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Senior Student & Parent Night PLANNING FOR SENIOR YEAR AUGUST 2019 WSHS Student Services Career Center Specialist Tisa Frederick School Counselors Ms. Vaccarello Mrs. Saldaa Mrs. Mourning Ms. Biever Mrs. Broadnax Ms. Abrigo Mr.
PLANNING FOR SENIOR YEAR AUGUST 2019
Career Center Specialist Tisa Frederick School Counselors
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The College 2 & 4 Year Application Process
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Military
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Apprenticeships
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Gap Year
It is the goal of the WSHS Student Services Department for every graduating senior to have a plan! The choice should be based on career goals, abilities, interests, and the education needed.
College Planning Night & Junior Lessons (Spring 2019 )
○ Naviance (Scattergrams)
Summer before senior year
The US Department of Education has released a helpful new tool called College
students to search colleges to find information about graduation rates, costs, popular degree programs, average post- graduation salaries, and more. It's a terrific resources to use with students during the college search process.
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov
✓Must sign up 48 hours in advance and
print a pass (confirmation page)
✓ Why visit? A great chance to introduce
yourself, get more information, ask questions, help you make decisions, DEMONSTRATE INTEREST!
Check out your Naviance Student (Colleges tab) to see the schedule
Many schools are interested in more than just the academic record and are looking for challenging courses, good grades, accomplishments, commitment to activities, etc. This is called a “holistic read”
Academic record/GPA Strength of curriculum Leadership/awards Recommendations Athletic involvement Student Essay HS and community service Special talents Test scores Summer experiences Extracurricular activities Employment
Check college websites to review the requirements!
✓ APPLICATION (Common App vs. Coalition vs. Website Portal) ✓ TEST SCORES (SAT/ACT) ✓ TEACHER AND/OR COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION ✓ TRANSCRIPTS All of your application “pieces” do not have to be sent at the same time! As materials are received, the colleges will create a file for you.
ACT: www.actstudent.org 2019-2020 Fall ACT Dates: September 14th October 26th December 14th SAT: www.collegeboard.com 2019-2020 Fall SAT Dates: October 5th November 2nd December 7th
**SAT SUBJECT TESTS. Some highly selective colleges may require some subject tests. They are usually offered the same day as the SAT. Check with your college to see if these are required!
The College’s Application Portal The Coalition Application The Common Application
Apply: http://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/apply/ Application for Admission due at least 30 days prior to the first day of classes for the semester in which you plan to enroll. Request transcripts! Guaranteed Admissions Program: work with advisor at NOVA to ensure continued eligibility NOVA/Mason ADVANCE: pathway of admission to George Mason University Representatives visit WSHS in late Fall & Spring
and Visits
branches and their part-time counterparts.
considering, contact a recruiter. A recruiter will give you an overview and answer your questions about that service. If you’re interested in more than one branch, contact a recruiter for each. If you’re interested in joining as an officer, the recruiter will explain any options you may be eligible for.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. ASVAB Testing At WSHS in November 25th and March 11th Military Recruiters and Information available in the WSHS Career Center
Fairfax County Public Schools Apprenticeship Related Instruction Course Offerings: Barbering and Cosmetology, Carpentry, Electricity, HVAC-R, OSHA Safety, Painting, Plumbing, Surveying, and many more! Questions?? Contact Adult & Community Education Office at 703.658.2727
Gap Year- a period, typically an academic year, taken by a student as a break between secondary school and higher education. Can be academic or leisure. Gap Year Fair will be hosted by FCPS on February 4th 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Marshall High School
Students will now be able to sign up to meet with their Counselor through Calendly(link) We ask that ALL STUDENTS (regardless of post secondary plans) sign up for a 30 minute senior meeting. Students should come prepared with
letter of recommendation
college or program (if application deadline is near meeting date)
WSHS has created a Transcript Request Form that all students MUST complete in order to send official transcripts for college/scholarship/job/military applications.
Classroom and Naviance Student
The Student Services deadline for the 2019 -2020 school year is: October 2, 2019 for transcripts due to college by November 1 October 16, 2019 for transcripts due to college by November 15 October 30, 2019 for transcripts due to college by December 1 November 13, 2019 for transcripts due to college by January 1 *Please note this deadline is during Winter Break and Student Services will be closed for transcript request from during that time. December 4, 2019 for transcripts due to college by January 15 January 8, 2019 for transcripts due to college by February 1 Please be mindful of deadlines– late fees will apply!
Counselors will be hosting workshops to help seniors complete the transcript request process and answer any additional questions. Dates September 16th - (LS4) January 9th - (3:00 pm)
Things to consider.......
✓ Does the college want a recommendation letter? ✓ Do they want letters from certain people (counselor or teacher) or is it your choice? ✓ How does the college want the letter to be sent (mail, electronically, etc.) ✓ Is there a college specific form that they want the recommender to fill out versus a standard letter?
Form.
from the college.
portal, if applicable
are to be mailed.
Recommendation (the link has been sent via email).
recommendation (counselor from the 18-19 SY).
applicable
Senior Meeting with Counselor PRIOR to application deadline, unless
Completing a Senior Packet is only necessary if you will request a counselor letter of recommendation at anytime during your senior year. Students must be completed PRIOR to your Senior Meeting Link: https://forms.gle/SsAYrDGKZzMoJ2Up7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUis5lityCQ
The CSS PROFILE is required by many private colleges and universities to determine your eligibility for non-government financial aid, such as the institution's own grants, loans and scholarships.
Net price calculators are available on a college’s or university’s website and allow prospective students to enter information about themselves to find out what students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year, after taking grants and scholarship aid into account. https://collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx
FAFSA Completion Night October 30, 7 - 9 pm File your FAFSA starting October 1, 2019 FAFSA assistance available through FCPS Go to College Access website to view dates/times!
https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/workshops/
❑ Identify preferences and options ❑ Sign Up for a Senior One on One Meeting with School
Counselor
❑ Complete Senior Packet, if you are requesting a rec.
letter
❑ Research additional information in the Career Center ❑ Narrow choices and make a definitive list of schools or
❑ Attend FCPS’ college night and/or college fair ❑ Research deadlines, admissions policies, and
requirements
❑ Visit colleges/meet with representatives ❑ Complete applications & request transcripts by
deadlines
❑ Research financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Students: Make sure you frequently check the WSHS Class
more information throughout the year. (Student Access Only)
September, October, November
Senior One-on-One Meetings with Counselor
October 20
College Fair at Fair Oaks Mall
October 21
College Night at Hayfield HS
October 30 FAFSA Completion Workshop November 25 ASVAB Testing June 1, 2020
Graduation at The Patriot Center