1. WELCOME TO
Junior Parent Night

2. 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

3. COLLEGE HERE WE COME!

4. 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

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

6. 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.

8. 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!

9. 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

10. 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.

12. Commonly Asked Questions

13. 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.
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Questions?