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Naviance is a web based tool the Counseling Center uses to: identify student interests and abilities, match strengths to career options, identify colleges based on major, location, size, academic strength etc, invite teacher letters of recommendation as well as organize and process college applications. It has a resume tool, scholarship search and enrichment activity section to assist students with organizing, preparing and achieving their goals. Each student can access Naviance via ClassLink; they will log in using their HFLCSD.org email address and password of their choosing.

All college admissions representative visits are held in the Counseling Center.
   
Students should check Naviance for a calendar of upcoming visits and sign up for these presentations. A listing of all colleges is also posted outside the Counseling Center and publicized on Parent /Student Square.

Students are encouraged to come out of study hall to attend the presentation and have conversation with several different colleges and universities. If this is not possible, be sure to secure teacher permission and make arrangements to complete assignments/tests, etc because of the absence.

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Common Application
Most colleges and universities participate in the Common Application; this an online application that will allow you to use one application to apply to multiple schools. Review the attached link for more information: Common Application

Individual application
Some colleges still prefer students use their own individual application. Check each school's Admissions' website for guidance as to the best way to apply.

Application fee waivers
These may be offered by admissions representatives to students at college fairs, high school visits or on campus tours/interviews. Be sure to ask the colleges specifically if they participate in this program.

Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch program and access a fee waiver to take college admissions tests, may also use a college application fee waiver for up to four institutions. See your school counselor for details.

Application Processing Form
This document must be filed in the Counseling Center for each college or scholarship application submitted electronically or in hard copy. This form gives permission for the school counselor to submit a student's transcript, school recommendation and teacher recommendation(s) to the college/university or scholarship program.

The Application Processing Form can be found in the Counseling Center or may be printed from the Forms section of this website.  

Reminder: Please allow 15 school days for school counselors to process your request.

HFL School Profile
This document is submitted electronically with all college applications. It provides a snapshot of our community, school offerings, and student statistical data. This year's profile  can also be found on the Counseling Center's main page.

There are several area college fairs throughout the fall and spring. These local opportunities allow students to meet with college admissions representatives from across the country. Students and families can pick up materials, ask questions and use this information to plan future on campus visits and final college list.  Please check the "Class of" Schoology page for dates and times of college fairs.

• Monroe Community College
• Finger Lakes Community College
• Genesee Community College
• Nazareth College
• St. John Fisher
• Roberts Wesleyan College
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• University of Rochester
• SUNY Brockport
• SUNY Geneseo

Students applying to a U.S. Service Academy must complete a rigorous application and interview process. Those students who live in the 27th Congressional district can use the link below to understand and process paperwork necessary for the Congressional representative  to make the recommendation required for appointment. All applications are due by Nov 1.

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 Some students are not ready to start college study in the fall after graduation; some times students are invited to start their learning experiences the spring following graduation; and others still are undecided if college is the right choice for them. Regardless of situation, these students will find this "gap" time is a good opportunity to learn more about themselves and the world around them. In addition to attending community college or working for a semester (or longer), use the websites listed below to find some interesting options.

• usagapyearfairs.
• ciee
• studiesabroad
• americangap

Student athletes will find the following college athletic links will explain the various college divisions and their requirements for participation. Those who intend to play Division I or II  sports will find the Eligibility Center web site gives access to all required paperwork, rules and guidelines.

• ncaa
• naia
• njcaa