Introduction to Naviance - The College Search Process - November 27 & 28, 2023 - 11th Grade Counselor Assignments

Sep 28, 2026

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Guidance for Briarcliff High School Class of 2025 explains the college search process through a structured timeline from November through the following January and February–June. It assigns 11th grade counselors based on last-name ranges, details Naviance login steps via Clever and Office 365, and sets expectations for completing the Autobiographical Record, scheduling individual meetings, and attending Junior Information Night. It also outlines what comprises a college application, including transcripts, courses, GPA, essays, activities, recommendations, and interviews, plus how Naviance supports searching, comparing, and tracking.

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Class of 2025

Introduction to Naviance & The College Search Process

11th Grade Counselor Assignments

Timeline: November

Timeline: December & January

Timeline: February-June

Timeline: August-November

What Makes Up a College Application?

What Is Naviance?

How to Log In to Naviance

BRIARCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL # CLASS OF 2025 # INTRODUCTION TO NAVIANCE& THE COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS NOVEMBER 27 & 28, 2023 ## 11TH GRADE COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS | If your last namebegins with … | Your counselor is: | | --- | --- | | A-G | Mr. Muranelli | | H-P | Ms. Alayo (Cohen) | | Q-Z | Ms. Safer | ## TIMELINE: NOVEMBER - PSAT scores were released 2 weeks ago - Alumni Day was last Wednesday - This classroom presentation! - Schedule your individual meeting with your counselor through Microsoft Bookings(an email with the link was sent on Monday, November 27th @ 9:18am from Erin Ryan) - Complete questions 1-13 of your Autobiographical Record in Naviance before yourindividual counselor meeting - Attend Junior Information Night - Wednesday, November 29th @ 7:00pm via Zoom(the link for the meeting sent on Monday, November 27th) ## TIMELINE: DECEMBER & JANUARY - December: - Meet with your counselor to discuss preliminary plans for lifeafter BHS - January: - Family conference with your counselor (your individual meetingwith your counselor must happen first!) ## TIMELINE: FEBRUARY-JUNE - February: - Teacher course recommendations and 2nd quarter report card posted to portal on February 2nd - Meet with your counselor for a course selection meeting between February 5th-February 16th - March: - Criteria Review applications reviewed, if applicable - March-June: - You may take the SAT and/or ACT, if you choose to do so - You should ask 1-2 teachers to write your letter of recommendation - The counselors will visit your English 11 and US History classes for another workshop (interview,college essay, resume) ## TIMELINE: AUGUST-NOVEMBER - Beginning of August: The Common App become available - Mid-August: You will receive an email from the Counseling Office with instruction forgetting started on your Common App, linking Naviance to the Common App, requestingteacher recommendations, and returning the transcript release form - September-November: - Work on applications - You may take the SAT and/or ACT, if you choose to do so - Follow up with teacher recommenders - College Deadlines: October 15th-January 15th, November 1st is the most common deadline ## WHAT MAKES UP A COLLEGE APPLICATION? - Transcript: - Courses taken - Final course grades (unweighted) - Cumulative GPA (weighted) - Standardized test scores, if applicable - College essay: personal statement and individual college supplements - Extracurricular activities - Recommendations: counselor and 1-2 teachers - Interviews, if applicable - Demonstrated interest (some colleges use this) ## WHAT IS NAVIANCE? - Naviance allows you to: - Search for colleges and careers - Compare colleges and view scattergrams - Create and maintain a resume - Keep track of colleges visiting BHS (in the fall) - Track school documents sent to colleges - Search for scholarships ## HOW TO LOG IN TO NAVIANCE - Log in through Clever - www.briarcliffschools.org > STUDENTS > select“HS Students” > click“Family Connection, Powered byNaviance” > select the “Student” icon: • Click “CONTINUE WITH CLEVER” - If you are logged into your email via Office 365, you willautomatically sign into Naviance. • If you are not automatically directed to Naviance: • Enter“Briarcliff HighSchool” > click “Log in with Office 365” and enter your email credentials • You can also log in directly through Clever: • www.briarcliffschools.org > STUDENTS > select“HS Students” > click“Clever” > click “Log in as astudent” > click “Log in with Office 365” and enter your email credentials > scroll down to thebottom oftheapp page to “More apps” > locate “Naviance" > hit the heart button so this appappears in your favorites!

FAQs

How are 11th grade counselors assigned for this Naviance session?

Counselors are assigned by last name: A–G goes to Mr. Muranelli, H–P to Ms. Alayo (Cohen), and Q–Z to Ms. Safer.

What steps should be completed in Naviance before the individual meeting with a counselor?

Complete questions 1–13 of your Autobiographical Record in Naviance before your individual counselor meeting, and schedule the meeting using Microsoft Bookings.

What information typically makes up a college application?

A college application can include transcripts and courses, final grades and cumulative GPA, standardized test scores if applicable, a college essay with personal statements and supplements, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and interviews if applicable, plus demonstrated interest when used by some colleges.

Sep 28, 2026

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