Naviance is a powerful, comprehensive online program that is used to help students plan and make informed choices in planning for life beyond graduation. This platform helps students learn about their interests, strengths, and needs so that they can receive individualized support to help them reach their goals. The school counseling department strongly advises families to become familiar with the many resources available through Naviance. There are several features that can help guide students through their career and/or post-secondary research.
How to access: Students can easily access their Naviance account by being signed into their school email. Once logged in, go to the upper right side of the screen and click on the waffle icon. Scroll down the list to the Naviance icon and click on it. Students are automatically logged in. *Parents can request access via their child's counselor or Counseling assistant.
With Naviance you can:
- Personalize the process:
- Keep personal notes on colleges you are considering
- Keep track of credits and courses using the course planner
- Kee track of college application deadlines
- Track your transcript requests
- Research colleges:
- Use the college search feature to create a list of colleges that match your criteria
- View scattergrams comparing your grade point average and standardized test scores to past Whitefish Bay applicants to particular schools
- Find detailed college data such as size, admissions criteria, deadlines, costs, majors, and activities
- see the list of college/university representatives coming to visit WFB High School
- Complete personality and career interest inventories. (Ex. The specific "Personality" inventory includes recommendations for your specific personality. It also breaks down strengths and challenges unique to your personality. By understanding your personality, you can better develop your strengths and create environments that work for you).
- Continue to investigate and learn about your career interests through the Career Interest Inventory and Career Cluster surveys
- Explore careers and majors
- Search for scholarships
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