WELCOME TO Junior Parent Night

Counselor Assignments 2017-18 Mary Dobson A-Ch Mia Morrison Ci-Gom Tisha Henderson Gon-Lam Cynthia Howl Lan-Par Matt Dryden Pas-Sta Rebecca Shay Ste-Z Tina Redd Counseling Center Secretary Rosa Smith Registrar

COLLEGE HERE WE COME!

College Planning #1 Understand Admission Factors High School Record Test Scores Extra-Curricular Activity Involvement Volunteer Work Summer Enrichment Recommendations Major Requested Legacy Senior class applicants to that institution

Attend Admissions Events on campus! Many have events for Juniors. Attend CF college visits Attend Admissions Events on campus! Many have events for Juniors.

Guaranteed Admissions Agreements Community College Option allows students to transfer to four year colleges when they meet minimum GPA and course sequence requirements. Good option for students not ready for four year college and/or to save costs of college.

College Planning Timeline Important dates PSAT October 11th College Night October 18th SAT & ACT sign up early for spring dates SAT Prep Class Offered ASVAB November 8th and 9th Financial Aid tonight!

College visits to forge Admission Deans from colleges and universities visit Forge Schedule is on the website and in your packet Students sign up with Mrs. Redd in the Counseling Center

Naviance What is it? Useful tool for career & college planning Student can create a portfolio and update, modify their information as plans change. It has current college information and is a very useful search engine. Is there any cost? No, it is paid for by Stafford County Schools How do I help my student access it? Use the Family Connections sheet given tonight to sign up.

Commonly Asked Questions

Final Thoughts and Q & a Counselors assist students with the college admissions process but parent involvement is HUGE! We are here to help! Requests for transcripts through Mrs. Redd and there is a procedure that must be followed. Financial Aid/Scholarships typically is senior year Senior year coursework very important, help your student choose wisely. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!! @ForgeCounselors Remind 101 (text @869ad8 to 81010) Questions?