Exploring the College Process

Class of 2019 Senior Presentation South County High School September 2018 SCHS Student Services Staff Marci Norem Director of Student Services Susana Carrasco HS Registrar Kelli Watkins Student Information Asst. Holly Biehl College/Career Specialist Trisha Livingston Transcript Secretary Erika Kanamori Parent Liaison Megan Gallivan (A-Bor) Becky Freeman (L-Mx) Laura Hanley (Bos-Dp) Erica Mack (My-Ray) Arnold McNeal (Dq-Haq) Caroline Bruss (Raz-Suv) Brielle Pitrelli (Har-K) Michelle Gunderman(Suw-Z) Today’s Topics Post-Secondary Options Financial Aid NVCC Pathways program/Community College Resources College Selection and Admission Criteria College Application Process and Components Career Center Open during lunches, by appointment, and with permission from teacher The Career Center supports the Student Services Department by working with counselors and staff to help your student transition from high school. Post Secondary Education Four Year Colleges Two Year Colleges Technical and Trade Schools Apprenticeships/Internships Military – Service Academies, ROTC, and Enlistment Gap Year Financial Aid Financial Aid Nights (Registration NOT required) Sept. 20th – West Springfield HS at 7pm Sept. 26th – Lake Braddock SS at 7pm Oct. 25th – Mt. Vernon HS at 6:30pm Complete the FAFSA @ www.fafsa.ed.gov (after Oct. 1) Free FAFSA Workshops (Register at www.collegeaccessfairfax.org) Nov. 8th – FAFSA Completion – Hayfield SS Nov. 17th – FAFSA Line-by-Line – Edison HS Dec. 6th – FAFSA Completion – SOUTH COUNTY HS Scholarships University/College Scholarships are usually merit based Make sure you meet the criteria Make sure you know the deadline Need-based scholarships ** FAFSA completion required ** Naviance Student – FCPS scholarship database Other databases that require student accounts: www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/ http://www.uncf.org/scholarships Northern Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admission Agreements Honors Program Pathway to the Baccalaureate Applications available Deadline – November 9th THE BEST FIT ▪ Size ▪ Cost ▪ Location ▪ College Visits ▪ Programs ▪ Public vs. Private ▪ Selectivity Refining Your College Search Different factors for every student 4 to 6 final options Reach Possible Probable Senior Action Items Admissions deadlines Application Components General Application School Documents Official Transcript Secondary School Report/Counselor Recommendation Teacher Recommendations Test Scores (SAT/ACT) High School Resume Personal Statements/Essays Application Portals ▪ Individual College Websites ▪ Common Application ▪ http://www.commonapp.org/ ▪ Common Black College Application ▪ http://commonblackcollegeapp.com/ ▪ Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success ▪ http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/ Sample Transcript Request Form Sample Transcript Request Form How to Request Official Transcripts Download a Senior Transcript Request form Student Services website or pick up from the transcript office (D107) in Student Services Complete the form and return it to the transcript office: Form must be signed by parent Applicable Fee(s) must accompany the request before it will be processed This form will be maintained in the transcript office, available for future request updates Transcript Office Information Trisha Livingston, ext. 1632 (D107-02) Student Services Office Office hours: 9:30 – 3:00 Monday - Friday Official transcripts are mailed by SCHS and must be requested 15 business days (approx. 3 weeks) prior to the college’s deadline ($5.00 late fee) Three transcripts are free, each additional transcript request requires a fee of $5.00 Seventh semester grades will be automatically sent in February 2019 to all applied colleges What is sent with the transcript? Transcript School and FCPS Profile Secondary School Report (SSR) Was my transcript sent? NCAA ROTC Scholarships Nominations Teacher Recommendations Students are responsible for asking teachers for recommendations Typically from a core-subject teacher Only send the exact number the application requests One letter can be used for multiple schools Test Scores Students must have their standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) sent directly to the schools they are applying to SCHS does not send SAT, ACT, or AP scores Ways to send scores: When the student registers for the test, they select the colleges where the scores will be directly sent Log on to the website to order additional scores: http://sat.collegeboard.org /home for SAT and AP or www.actstudent.org for ACT College Essays Essays may be required or optional Avoid common themes Be original and tell YOUR story! Distinguish yourself from other applicants Proofread, Proofread, Proofread! The Senior Portfolio Project will provide support with both the narrative essay and resume. THIS RESUME IS TO BE SUBMITTED TO YOUR COUNSELOR Keep track of your applications Application Additional College: Website: type Deadline Fee Letters of Rec? Essay? info: CNU http://cnu.edu/ Early Action yes one High Point http://www.highpoint.edu/ Regular none required From a math Longwood http://www.longwood.edu/ teacher Common Mary Wash http://www.umw.edu/ app Randolph Macon http://www.rmc.edu/ Senior Action Items ✓ Complete the “Request for Counselor Recommendation” google form and submit resume ✓ Use Naviance student to register for college rep visits in the Career Center ✓ Confirm the requirements for each application ✓ Request your transcripts ✓ Request any needed letters of recommendation ✓ Complete required testing and send scores ✓ Meet with counselor to review plans ✓ Monitor your application status Parent Action Items Complete the “Request for Counselor Recommendation” google form Have open conversations with your child Facilitate college visits Complete the FAFSA in October Support your child, but let them lead the process! Available Resources ▪ Naviance Student ▪ SIS ▪ SCHS Career Center website FCPS 2018 College Fair and College Nights: th Sunday, October 14 from 7:30-9:30pm @ Fair Oaks Mall th Monday, October 15 from 7 – 9pm @ Hayfield Secondary School School Counselors A-Bor Megan Gallivan Auditorium Bos-Dp Laura Hanley Cafeteria Dq-Haq Arnold McNeal Chorus G131 Har-K Brielle Pitrelli Band G125 L-Mx Becky Freeman Auditorium My-Ray Erica Mack Cafeteria Raz-Suv Caroline Bruss Chorus G131 Suw-Z Michelle Gunderman Band G125 .

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