11th Grade College/Career Class of 2018 Program Planning ahead for your senior year and life after high school 11th Grade College/Career Class of 2018 Program

What is…??? 64% Going to 4 year college 12 25,263 88 89 May 5 May 6 June 11 Going to 4 year college Going to UVA-54 applied, 21 admitted Applicants to VT last year, 6098 entered Students who will attend NOVA Students this year with 4.0+ AP US History exam SAT exam Mr. Mason’s birthday

Agenda Explore Post-High School Options PSAT/SAT/ACT FAMILY CONNECTIONS (explore college/career options) Scholarships/Financial Aid How can the School Counseling Office/Career Center help you?

AFTER GRADUATION… What’s Next? 4 year college -64% 2 year college -23% Technical college/trade school *consider post-grad @MTC Military -2% *ASVAB testing Feb 10 @PVHS, March 4 @LVHS Apprenticeship “Gap Year” Full-Time Employment

Plan to take your SAT/ACT Register online: www.collegeboard.com / www.sat.org or www.actstudent.org Most juniors test in March, May, and/or June. Note: ACT@ Heritage/Dominion HS Feb 11 ACT @ Champe HS April 8 SAT @ BWHS/Champe March 11 SAT @ Clarke/Herndon May 6 SAT @ BRHS/PVHS/Champe June 3 SAT and ACT are offered at Herndon EVERY test date! Some colleges require SAT II/Subject Tests (used more for placement than acceptance, can take in June) Fee waivers may be available if you qualify (see your counselor) Free online test prep course (use PSAT access code)

What do I do with my PSAT? https://youtu.be/D3vHhXMQPmE A. Compare with friends and get frustrated B. Throw it away C. Focus only on the score and ignore the rest D. Use as test prep for the SAT!!! https://youtu.be/D3vHhXMQPmE

Factors in College Admission Decision NACAC Admission Trends Survey, 2011 Grades in College-Prep courses Strength of curriculum SAT/ACT Scores Grades in all courses Essay Demonstrated Interest Counselor Recommendation Class Rank Teacher Recommendation Subject Test Scores, i.e., AP Scores

Finding a college that is right for YOU! FACTORS TO CONSIDER: Size Location Setting (urban vs. rural) Majors offered Cost Sports/athletics Safety Special programs (study abroad, ROTC) Food, dorms, etc.

The college visit Go when college is in session a campus is usually empty during weekends and winter/summer breaks But go when you can! Take official campus tour sign up on the college’s website schools track and place priority on students who demonstrate interest Opportunity to experience the campus, surroundings, dorms, meet professors, ask to sit in on a class Attend information session usually given by the admissions office learn about admissions criteria, application process, campus life/activities and financial aid

(THE COLLEGE & CAREER SEARCH TOOL) Family Connection (THE COLLEGE & CAREER SEARCH TOOL) Make sure email address is current in profile Check your Inbox for upcoming events (college fairs & colleges visiting LCHS) Explore Colleges & Careers Search for Scholarships Check out statistics on LCHS students who were admitted to colleges in years prior (Scattergrams)

Login @ School counseling page click family connections user is student ID, Password is birthday mmddyy

So now what? Make a list of schools you want to explore Save in “My Colleges” section Talk to college representatives Many colleges/universities send admissions reps here to BRHS each year See “College Visit” schedule in FAMILY CONNECTION or stop by Career Center Attend College Fairs Great way to meet college reps & get more information about several schools all in one place

The Career Center Mr. West, Career Center Assistant Resource Center for information on: Colleges & Careers Scholarships & Financial Aid Employment & Internships Volunteer Opportunities Summer Enrichment Programs Computers available to complete college applications, sign up for SAT/ACT, log on to Family Connection and more! Open during lunch, between classes, before/after school & by appointment (get a pass to meet during study hall).

Scholarships LCPS Scholarship Handbook http://www.lcps.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1914 www.scholarships.com www.fastweb.com Scholarships are FREE money! Do not pay for a sites or applications, likely a scam

Overwhelmed? March 21 @ 7 PM in the Auditorium It’s a process, take one step at a time, make use of available help, and follow through Attend the College Planning Information program with your parents: March 21 @ 7 PM in the Auditorium *same date as Apprenticeship Night

and be prepared for a fantastic Get excited… and be prepared for a fantastic SENIOR YEAR!