Sophomore & Junior College Night George C. Marshall Student Services and James Woods Randolph-Macon College

Agenda Randolph-Macon College Assistant Director of Admissions Welcome , Ms. Cindy Blakeley, DSS Working with Your Counselor, Ms. Engel & Ms. Filvarof College/Career Center & Testing, Mr. Humphreys Family Connection, Mr. Peters and Ms. Engel Bringing Out Your Best in the College Process James Woods Randolph-Macon College Assistant Director of Admissions

Working with Your Counselor Cara Engel & Miriam Filvarof

GCM College & Career Center Gardner Humphreys College Research & Application Help Financial Aid & Scholarships: Oct. 11 & Fridays Learn Jobs for Students – GCM Job Fair, Nov. 14, 9AM-10:30AM Volunteering, Internships, Summer Programs Test Prep - free online class/tests; books Stay Informed: MStatesmen @MStatesmen + Blackboard Parent View fcps.blackboard.com

Try Something New… FBI Academy Youth Leadership week-long summer training, 16+ Macy’s Department Store Cashier, stock, customer service, backroom Fairfax County Fire & Rescue 14+, ride-alongs, routine duties, training, PR Potter Art Studio, Vienna Internships in various media, all ages

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GCM College & Career Center: Weekly Sessions SAT/ACT Essay Scholarship Online Prep Help Cafe Mon. 3:00pm Tues. 3:00pm Fri. Learn Also: FCPS College Fair/Night, Oct. 16 and 17

College Testing January 10 – Info Night @ 7PM Issues: timeline; goals; which tests ACT v SAT What is a good score? New SAT: more like ACT, essay optional PSAT: scores in Dec., May prediction tables Big Picture, test-optional

PSAT Day: Oct. 19 PSAT: use regular email (NOT fcpsschools.net) Juniors register with $17 and form online Dec. 12 email to access scores; reports to GCM later Names must match what entered on Oct. 19 Link scores to Khan Academy for official prep Prep some so scores are valid: Pick up guides tonight + Khan Acad. and College Board Remember relative role of scores in admissions and test-optional schools

SAT Testing ACT Testing October November December January March May June (SAT adding August date 2018, removing January) *Not all SAT Subject Tests offered on all dates SAT: www.collegeboard.org ACT: www.act.org September October December February April June

Josh Peters and Christy Hanlon Family Connection Josh Peters and Christy Hanlon Register for a Parent View account Tools: admissions data college/career searches individual assessments resume maker GPA College Visit sign up

College Exploration Don’t have GPA and sticker price drive your thinking yet, but be aware where to find info; lists on paper are a good forcing device to talk and plan;

View Ranges of GPAs & Test Scores GCM Class of 2015 & 2016 Rising exclusivity does not equal better fit. Example Student

Career and Personality Assessments

Randolph-Macon College Guest Speaker James Woods  Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions Randolph-Macon College LaPlante – How have you seen students make a good match b/t their priorities and college list (fit) What to focus on over 10-11th grade that make a difference to colleges – what should you spend your time on? How to bring out your unique qualities in the college application itself Best/worst examples of the role of a parent in the process How to get most out of a college visit to GCM and a campus tour Your view on knowing your field of study or return on investment of degree. Do you need a niche or to know your major in high school?

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