Senior PARENT Presentation Department of Student Services Hayfield Secondary School

Let’s Get Started  Mr. Alfonso Smith, Director of Student Services  Counselor Introductions  Ms. Erin Crowley, A-Bq  Mrs. Kellie Rodriguez-Lee, Br-E  Mr. Eric Williams, F-H  Mrs. Meredith Ayala, I-Mb  Dr. Georgia Arrington, Mc-Pq  Ms. Nicole Moniz, Pr-S  Mr. Corey Gilmore, T-Z

 Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s Degree  Two Year Colleges – Associate’s Degree  Professional Technical Schools  Military Options  Apprenticeship Programs  Gap Year  Workforce Post Secondary Options

Mr. Chris Carl Assistant Director of Admissions University of Mary Washington Advice from the College ADMISSIONS Side

Regina Sanders Pathway Counselor Pathway to the Baccalaureate

 What is Pathway to the Baccalaureate?  How do you become a part of the program?  Benefits to the program in high school and at NOVA.  What are Guaranteed Admissions agreements?  Being in Pathway does not bind you to have to attend NOVA.  The application deadline is November 6,  Ms. Sanders will be at Hayfield on Fridays in Madison Hall starting at the end of October. Time: 8:30am to 3pm Pathway to the Baccalaureate

Counselor & Student Advising

 Graduation Requirements  Course Credits Review  SOL Credits Review  Graduation Notification Agreements  Will be mailed to parents  Postsecondary Goals – College and Career Counseling  G.P.A.  SAT / ACT Individual Senior Meetings

Graduation Notification Agreement

Applying for College

 Application  Secondary School Report  Transcripts  Standardized Test Scores  Essays or Personal Statement- if required  Letter(s) of Recommendation- if required  Resume and other supplemental information  Application Fee (limited fee waivers available) COMPONENTS OF COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

 First three transcripts will be sent free of charge. Additional copies cost $5.00 per transcript. Make checks payable to Hayfield Secondary School.  Must include two first class letter stamps for each application.  Submit transcript request forms to the counselor.  Deadlines – typically 2 weeks notice Transcript Requests

 Supplemental Information about the student within the context of Hayfield  HSS will use the “NACAC Secondary School Report” form for all colleges Secondary School Reports

 Student Information Form  Parent Brag Sheet (optional)  Resume or Student Activity Form  Give at least two weeks’ notice to counselors to complete recommendation – however, the earlier the better!! Letter of Recommendation - Counselor

 Give at least three weeks notice  Give teacher stamped – addressed envelope for teacher to mail directly ** Virginia Tech will only accept one letter, must be submitted along with the transcript (teachers can letters to counselors)  Online submission – varies by school Letter of Recommendation - Teacher

 If student has free or reduced lunch  NACAC Fee Waiver Form – student can fill out a blanket form with counselor Fee Waivers

 Official copy of scores are sent by College Board or ACT  Counselors do not send test scores  Go online to request scores to be sent – or SAT and ACT

 Send Completed Application (electronic or paper)  Application Fee  Request SAT scores from College Board or ACT scores from ACT– allow 4 weeks. Do NOT request rush delivery.  Provide Counselor… (allow at least 2 weeks notice)  Transcript Request Form (signed by parent)  Stamps and money, if applicable  Secondary School Report  Student/Parent Information (only for rec letter)  Activity Record or Resume (only for rec letter) Student Responsibility

 Meets with students and discuss Post- Secondary Options  Sends:  Transcript/ School Profile  Secondary School Report  Fee Waiver (if applicable and requested)  Recommendation Letter (if requested) Counselor Responsibility

Supplemental Forms

Paying for College

 Scholarships  Listed on Family Connection- read directions carefully  College –specific scholarships- consult college’s website  Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA.GOV  Fill out anytime AFTER January 1, 2016, deadlines vary  Submit using 2014 tax forms- don’t wait to do 2015 taxes!  CSS/Profile- SOME colleges  Extra form required by these VA colleges: U. of Virginia, William & Mary, U. of Richmond, and Washington & Lee  Can fill out starting October 1 Financial Options

 Scholarship, Financial Aid, FAFSA & CSS/Profile Workshops- Translators available at some  Fliers in your packet  FAFSA help sessions begin in January 2016  Look for the Career Center Newsletter with updates Financial Aid Help

 Know EARLY Submission deadlines for college applications  Know final deadlines for college applications  Know scholarship deadlines  Know Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile deadlines- varies by college Words of Advice

 All acceptances are PROVISIONAL dependent upon final grades  Students should complete their own application.  Be supportive; however college choice should be the right “fit” for the student--not the parent!  Contact your student’s counselor for support Words of Advice

Follow Ms. Ferguson at:  Career Center YouTube Channel:  On Career Center Specialist

 Sign up for college visits to the Career Center  Scholarship search  Scattergrams  Document library  Transcript mailing verification Family Connection

 Yearbook  All Night Grad Party Additional Speakers

Thank you for coming! We look forward to a great year with your student! Please complete the Senior Parent Night Survey CLOSING REMARKS