Post-Secondary Planning Night Washington-Lee Counseling Department Presentation January 21,

Counseling Department 2 Ms. Jessica GregoryDirector of Counseling Mr. Eric HillCollege and Career Education Specialist Mr. James SampleMinority Achievement Coordinator COUNSELORLETTERSGRADE Ms. Laura HaleA9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th T U V W X Y Z10 th Other Programs9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th Ms. Meaghan TraverseB E9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th G9 th, 10 th Mr. Frank DeRoccoC O N9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th Ms. Elysse CatinoD G11 th, 12 th L10 th, 11 th, 12 th P9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th Ms. Claudia VasquezS9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th D9 th, 10 th Ms. Ana Lily CaballeroF R9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th L9 th Ms. Heather MizellH I J K9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th Ms. Zarin KapadiaM9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th Ms. Kristin Devaney ShapiroQ T U V W X Y Z9 th, 11 th, 12 th

Brief Overview Naviance High School Time Line Redesigned SAT Junior Year Time Line Senior Year Time Line ACT/SAT College Application Process Financial Aid Other Options 3

Upcoming Events Jan – Sophomore Career Center Tours Jan 29 – Scheduling Night for Upperclassmen Q&A Jan. 30 – Pathway Connection App Deadline Jan. 31 – Financial Aid Information Session Feb. 2, 3 - Counselors in Classrooms Feb. 4 – Electives Fair Feb. 13 –Registration Deadline for SAT on Mar. 14 Feb Course Request Forms Due Mar 13 – Registration Deadline for ACT on Apr 18 4

Take Home Information This PowerPoint Presentation is available online Handouts o Family Connection o Testing Schedule for SAT/ACT o SAT vs. ACT o Brag Sheets o Glossary of Terms Evaluation for this event 5

NOVA Programs Pathway Connection Ms. Amanda Wilder Dual-Enrollment Thomas Grane 6

True or False ? 1. The majority of students declare a major going into college Being organized will help keep students, parents, and counselors happy during the application process. 3.SAT/ACT scores are the most important factor to a college admissions selection officer.

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High School Timeline 12 Resume/ Portfolio Academic and extracurricular awards and recognitions Volunteer, paid work, summer trips Activities, membership in clubs and positions held

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High School Timeline Rigorous Courses AP/IB, Dual-enrolled Courses- potential for college credit Meet with Counselors to review high school requirements Continue to maintain good grades and challenge yourself academically PSAT’s 14

PSAT’s Sophomore’s and Junior’s only 15

SAT Format Change (Spring 2016) Deliveryopportunity.org 16

Junior Year - Ongoing Begin Researching Colleges/Majors Decide on important factors Begin to collect information Factors to Consider Size Geographical area Type of setting (city, urban, rural) Cost Extracurricular activities Coed or single sex 17

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Junior Year Visit Colleges Schedule visits Complete form for college visits (located in counseling office) Tour campus and speak with reps and students Follow up with Thank You letters Keep track of schools of interest and admissions requirements/information from schools Continue to NETWORK 21

Junior Year Planning Ahead Register for one of several SAT, SAT II, or ACT test dates TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Letters of Recommendation Naviance Test Prep Summer School Registration NCAA Eligibility – 22

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Summer of Junior Year SAT prep-course if needed Continue with college visits Pursue interests & build your resume Essay Common App 24

Senior Year Narrowing your list of colleges o Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision Be mindful of deadlines Time management is key! Communicate with counselors and parents Come to Senior Night! Senior Panel 25

Financial Aid 26

Other Options 27 Community College Pathway to the Baccalaureate Career Certificates Associate Degree Non-Degree Seeking Options Gap Year Work Force Job Corps Military

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Questions? 29