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Before this lesson is over, Class you will: of Know the name of your school counselor 2021 Understand important tasks for the college application process Maria Polink Registrar Donna C. Smith Part-time School Counseling Davina Johnson Administrative Samantha Girardi Assistant Director of Counseling School Counseling Administrative Assistant Karla Chustz, School Counselor Gai-Jun Danielle Coniglio, School Counselor A-Car Tanipa Thomas, School Counselor Ka-McG Andrew Tafaro, School Counselor Cas-Gad

Laura Thompson, School Counselor Mch - Pro Ashley Hasting, School Counselor Spe - Z Michaela Stewart College & Career Specialist Darrell Peoples, School Counselor Pul - Spa SAT Test dAministration for SENIORS only Important Test date: September 23rd & Upcoming October 27th (essay portion) Dates Register here registration ends on 9/11 max students: 250 overflow to Lightridge HS Melissa Stecura To Know Thy Knight forms Please email both forms to Testing Coordinator your counselor by Sept. 28th Applications Types: 4 Ways Your College Material May be Sent: What’s the difference? 1. Electronically through Naviance/e-docs 2. Common App 3. Coalition App 4. Mail

Let’s Get Started … Step 1: Log in or create your Common App Account. https://www.commonapp.org/ Step 2: Follow video (below) to match your Common App to Naviance. https://youtu.be/qjeDWpfBb3Y FERPA JCHS Counseling sends material directly to the colleges through eDocs/Naviance. When applying through Coalition Application check the box in the Official Documents section confirming that JCHS will send materials via another route or platform. What Should I Do In Naviance? What Should I Do In Naviance? Log in to LCPS Go or JCHS website • • • •

Where do I find the paperwork? What Should I Do In Naviance? Office of School Counseling / Introduction Scroll down the page for Letter of Rec/College Application Process Click on the arrow to find this page on the JCHS Counselor Page! How to Request a Transcript Know Thy Knight Click here for the paperwork ● Click here to watch a video on how to ● request a transcript for colleges or scholarships. ● . Request Timeline Requesting and Submitting your College Application Deadline Materials due to Counselor and/or Teacher Standardized Test Scores To Know Thy Knight Forms September 28 November 1 October 16 November 15 October 30 December 1 November 12 December 15 November 30 https://www.collegeboard.org January 1 December 7 January 15 December 13 February 1 January 18 February 15 February 1 March 1 and beyond February 12 htt p://www.act.org/ The golden rule is 10 school days before application deadline!

Helpful hints for College Rep Visits Career Center College & Career Center ❖ You can register up to one hour prior to the visit and will get a reminder 48 hours before the visit ❖ You will be able to access the virtual link 10 minutes ● Available for all students to set an after high school plan before the visit ● General college application help ❖ Make a list of questions about the college you may have ● Scholarship/Financial Aid help ❖ Turn on your camera, look neat and be aware of your ● Weekly updates about opportunities in the community background (college fairs, volunteer or job opportunities) ❖ This is a great chance to connect with the admissions ● Virtual College Representative Visits counselors who may be reading your application! NOVA Pathways Program Financial Aid Information Financial Aid NOVA Pathways FAFSA - https://fafsa.ed.gov/ • Students interested in attending a 4-year school • Opens Oct. 1 but plan to start at NOVA • File for FSA ID now • They will assist you with every step from applying to NOVA up until you start at your new school Virtual Financial Aid Night - September 15, 2020 - 7:00 PM anywhere in the country Please use this link to join the meeting on that day. • Have a guaranteed admission guarantee with most VA schools, and some out of state schools Virtual FAFSA workshop - October 14, 2020 - 6:00 PM (adding new schools every year) Please use this link to join the meeting on that day. Senior year – Stay the course Make academics your #1 priority • • Absences will affect your academic success • You are accountable for your academics until the end of the year • Your acceptance letters will say: • *Acceptance is conditional upon successful completion of senior year.*

One last thing… Keep your eye on the prize @JCHSCounseling Questions?? Please click on your child’s counselor name to send an email Davina Johnson, Director of Counseling Danielle Coniglio, School Counselor A- Car Andrew Tafaro, School Counselor Cas - Gad Karla Chustz, School Counselor Gai - Jun Tanipa Thomas, School Counselor Ka - McG Laura Thompson, School Counselor McH - Pro Darrell Peoples, School Counselor Pul - Spa Ashley Hastings, School Counselor Spe - Z Michaela Stewart, College and Career Specialist