KEEP CALM IT’S SENIOR YEAR! Class of 2017 Take one step at a time!! Build Positive Memories

Know your Options There is still time to explore Four Year College or University Two Year College Technical School Military Work

College Application Process WHAT TO DO NOW Narrow your list of schools Obtain applications on line and follow their procedures, especially for deadlines Use the Common Application if possible Make a master list of deadlines Begin completing your applications Work from a rough paper draft

College Application Process You are on a roll and are ready to request additional information High School transcript Counselor recommendation/secondary school report Teacher recommendation(s) Test scores Additional information if requested

College Application Process How to Obtain a transcript and counselor recommendation Step 1 In the Naviance Program Enter ALL colleges in the section: “Colleges I’m Applying to” Complete the self-evaluation and resume

Step 2: Ask for teacher feedback Teacher Feedback Forms (blue) Teacher Recommendations Any three teachers Your top teachers Submitted to counseling office by teachers. Your subject areas of interest SENT DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE USED BY COUNSELORS sample sample You can also ask coaches or club sponsors Submitted either electronically by your teachers or by letter

College Application Process How to Obtain a transcript and counselor recommendation Step 3 Complete the Rockville High School “Transcript Request Checklist” Obtain parent and student signature Turn the form in to Ms. Mendez, Counseling Secretary

College Application Process How to Obtain a teacher recommendation We encourage students to approach teachers in person when asking for a recommendation. Follow-up with an email request through the Naviance Program Follow the Senior Year Checklist

Teacher Feedback Forms (blue) Teacher Recommendations Select your teachers Teacher Feedback Forms (blue) Teacher Recommendations Any three teachers Your top teachers Submitted to counseling office by teachers. Your subject areas of interest SENT DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE USED BY COUNSELORS sample sample Submitted either electronically by your teachers or by letter Check in the fall to make sure we received three

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Which tests are required Most colleges take the SAT or ACT You can take these tests again this fall The Accuplacer will be given at RHS. It may be necessary if your SAT/ACT scores are too low. We have a handout that describes each test SAT ACT Accuplacer

The Difference Between Tests You can find these charts on our website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rockvillehs/

SAT Subject Tests https://sat.collegeboard.org/about-tests/sat-subject-tests

When are the SAT subject tests? How much are the SAT subject tests? What subject tests are available? https://sat.collegeboard.org/about-tests/sat-subject-tests

Test is given once a year at RHS

Visit Colleges Get the most from your visit Ask for a guided tour for an interview with admissions to visit classes about security Check out the library student union dormitories Get the most from your visit Walking around the campus can give you a feel for what a college is really like.

Visit College/Career Center Visit Rockville’s Website (Newsletter updated every other week) Check for College Visits—over 100 colleges reps will visit RHS this fall Visit the Career Center *For further information and to schedule an appointment please contact Ms. Harris at 301-517-8297 or at Janet_L_Harris@mcpsmd.org

Scholarships Consult MCPS’ College/Career Center website at www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/careercenter for links to financial aid information www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/car eercenter/ScholarshipUpdate2.shtm for updated scholarship databases as well as through your Naviance Accounts. www.scholarship.com You can also search for further scholarship information at the following FREE websites: www.fastweb.com www.studentscholarships.org www.collegeprowler.com www.schoolsoup.com/link www.zinch.com www.brokescholar.com www.srnexpress.com www.gocollege.com www.collegebound.com www.studentaid.ed.gov www.scholarships4students.com www.scholarships.com www.scholarships.com www.e-Scholar.com www.unusualscholarships.com www.mhec.state.md.us www.collegenet.com www.scholarshipexperts.com www.centralsb.org www.FinAid.org www.Wiredscholar.com www.supercollege.com www.College-Scholarships.com http://www. bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search ****For Military Families: www.militaryscholar.org

Build Positive memories!! See your counselor: A-C Ms. Jessica Conter/Robin Schmidt D-He Mr. R. Andrew Lambert Hi-Mi Ms. Wendy Kiang-Spray Mj-R Mr. James Rowan S-Tq Ms. Shanel Ramos-Jones Tr-Z Ms. Alejandra Crawley ESOL Ms. Lekishia Stewart Parents and Students * Keep an open mind * Talk things over as a family * Develop a trusting perspective * Listen & Encourage them to advocate for themselves * Give them space to make their own decisions * Reach out for help * Visit the career Center Use this year as a stepping stone into college