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22 Apr 2020

How Will You React to COVID-19?

by Navigatio | posted in: Academic Planning, Covid-19, Extracurricular Planning, Freshmen, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores | 0

High school students everywhere are facing massive disappointment with how many extracurricular activities have been torn from them. Athletes can’t compete, performers won’t perform, leaders of school clubs can’t run meetings, summer jobs, internships and programs have disappeared from the … Continued

20 Apr 2020

SAT & ACT Coronavirus Updates!!!!

by Navigatio | posted in: Academic Planning, Covid-19, CSUs, Juniors, Navigatio News, Parent Corner, Seniors, Testing, UCs | 0

Just like everything else in our world, the testing landscape is shifting by the day! The University of California & CalState campuses and many other colleges will offer “test optional” applications for Class of 2021, but here are the latest … Continued

20 Jan 2020

Parents: Out of State College Can Be Surprisingly Affordable

by Navigatio | posted in: Academic Planning, Juniors, Navigatio on the Road, Parent Corner, Seniors, The College Search | 0

When searching for colleges, we suggest you cast a wide net. Don’t limit your student’s options by only seeking out colleges that are in-state or nearby. When compiling a college list, encourage them to widen their search to include some … Continued

13 Jan 2020

Plan an Interesting Summer Now!

by Navigatio | posted in: Extracurricular Planning, Freshmen, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores, UCs, Uncategorized | 0

Spend your summers wisely but remember one thing – the choice is yours! Would you deepen interests you already have, or explore something new? Now is a perfect time to start researching and planning. High school students are ALWAYS looking … Continued

6 Jan 2020

Juniors: How to Get the Best Letters of Recommendation!

by Navigatio | posted in: Academic Planning, Juniors, Navigatio News, Seniors | 0

Letters of recommendation can bolster an application substantially. A good letter of recommendation reveals details about you that grades and SAT scores simply can’t show. Letters provide college admission reps with more personal information about who you are, what you’re … Continued

13 Nov 2017

Seniors: Double-Check ALL Applications for Accuracy!

by Navigatio | posted in: Seniors | 0

Getting something simple like your social security number wrong can hold up your application for weeks while other students are being reviewed. Don’t let your many years of hard work go to waste because of a simple application error. Make … Continued

11 Sep 2017

Seniors: Work on UC Applications Every Day!

by Navigatio | posted in: Seniors, UCs | 0

Pay attention to every detail of your application and work on it daily. Although college applications can be tedious, make sure every component is filled out correctly. We hear about plenty of students who work diligently in high school, but … Continued

16 Jun 2017

HS Grads: More Steps to Prepare for College Life

by Navigatio | posted in: Seniors | 0

Congratulations high school graduate—you did it! You are now well on your way to college—be sure to follow through with a few final steps NOW! Monitor your email–that’s how your college will communicate with you. Stay up-to-date with all requirements … Continued

9 Jun 2017

Seniors: Get Great Letters of Recommendation!

by Navigatio | posted in: Seniors | 0

Don’t wait until the last minute to ask your teachers for recommendations! Give them enough time to write a positive, detailed letter on your behalf and give them plenty of material to work with. Do the best letteraneed to come … Continued

19 Dec 2016

Seniors: Parsing & Applying for Outside Scholarships

by Navigatio | posted in: Financial Aid, Seniors | 0

Outside scholarships are an excellent way to put together a little extra money to buy needed items like computers, books and bicycles! The key is to seek out the scholarships that are targeted to you & your family. Ask at … Continued