College 101 Counselor Representative-Ms. Southworth (Last Names Co-Gq) College & Career Advisor-Ms. Grow Counselor Representative/NCAA Representative-Ms. Wynn (Last Names St-Z) College Representative-St. Mary’s College April 24th, 2018

College 101 Agenda Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior Expectations/Timeline College & Career Advisor NCAA Process College Process, Information, and Expectations

Freshmen Year Freshmen Orientation Get familiar with your Counselor and the College & Career Advisor Understanding roles and how they can help students Career Cruising Lesson Complete Learning Styles Inventory and Educational Plan worksheets Earning good grades = beginning of College Transcript Taking Advantage of NEST Get involved Sports, Clubs, Community Service, Job (Work Permit), Volunteer *RESUME*

Sophomore Year Sophomore Orientation PSAT test given to all sophomores Understanding PSAT results/scores Using the information to prepare for future educational decisions College & Career Advisor again discusses resources available in the Career Center Monthly Newsletter and website information Career Cruising Lesson Complete worksheets on Career Choices and important criteria to consider in career decisions Begin search of college and programs post HS Earning good grades Taking Advantage of NEST Get involved Sports, Clubs, Community Service, Job (Work Permit), Volunteer *RESUME*

Junior Year Junior Orientation Maryland College Application Campaign & Preparations for Post-Secondary Plans College & Career Advisor again discusses resources available in the Career Center Monthly Newsletter and website information Career Cruising Lesson “Using My Skills” to match their interests w/potential career options College Fit Worksheet Comparing colleges and organizing post education information SAT/ACT – earliest recommended is Spring College visits; College Representatives; CCPS-College Fair Earning good grades Taking Advantage of NEST Get involved Sports, Clubs, Community Service, Job (Work Permit), Volunteer *RESUME*

Senior Orientation How to request a transcript Senior Year Senior Orientation How to request a transcript Letter of Recommendations GPA/Class Rank Scholarships/Acceptance Letters SAT/ACT

College & Career Advisor Ms. Anna Grow

Resources College materials Military information Apprenticeships, Trade schools Workforce information, Volunteer opportunities Handbooks Handouts  Scholarship File

Reminders Monthly newsletter NPHS website – Career Center page Websites – Career Cruising, Getin2College Morning announcements Bulletin boards

NCAA Process Presentation Ms. Yewande Wynn

(St. Mary’s College-Ms. Jessica Blofsky) College Information from College Representative (St. Mary’s College-Ms. Jessica Blofsky)

St. Mary’s College of Maryland

2-year vs 4-year schools Academics and Degrees Athletics “College Experience”

Where do we start? Collecting Information Visiting Making Comparisons Application

Breaking down the application process How should I apply? Transcript Essay Letters of Recommendation SAT and ACT Extracurricular Activity

Financial Aid and Scholarships FAFSA- October 1st Merit v.s Need Scholarships Institutional Private

Alleviate Stress Your Senior Year! Research colleges – use Career Cruising, CollegeBoard Visit colleges/virtual tours Use the college fit worksheet to compare colleges (on the Career Center page) Have colleges and questions ready for the CCPS College Fair Register/take the ACT/SAT –use online study guides and apps to help Start researching scholarship opportunities, ROTC scholarships, military academies Register with the NCAA – Corecourse GPA Volunteer/Community Service Become familiar with Common Application, My Coalition, GET EDUCATED! Common Black College Application Use your resources: Career Cruising, CollegeBoard, Getin2College, Career Center Newsletter on the NP website

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