1. Junior College Planning Workshop
Heritage High School Counseling Department
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2. The Counseling Department
Ms. Suzanne Eicholtz
Director of School Counseling
Ms. Meagen Zawistowski
Counselor A-D
Ms. Cheryl Barr
Counselor E-K
Ms. Kim-marie Brown
Counselor L-Re
Mr. Keenan Elder
Counselor Rh-Z
Ms. Lolita Smart
Career Center Specialist
Ms. Brenda Gottlieb
Testing Coordinator
Ms. Cathy Kelly
Counseling Secretary
Ms. Betty Keener
Counseling Secretary
Ms. Neldy Negron
Parent Liasion

3. Postgraduate Options Vocational Education Career and Technical Schools
Military
Apprenticeships
On-the-job Training

4. Postgraduate Options 2-year/Community Colleges
4-year Colleges and Military Academies

5. Class of 2016 311 Graduates 55% 4-year college 35%- 2-year college
5%- Other continuing education
3%- Employment
2%- Military
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6. Community College Virginia Placement Test (VPT) Certificate programs
Associate degrees
Guaranteed admission programs
Pathways to Baccalaureate Program

7. Choosing a 4-year school
Factors to Consider:
Majors Offered
Size
Location
Academic Common Market
Activities
Affordability: 2 yr vs. 4 yr
Competitiveness

8. Resources CollegeBoard.org/ Big Future Naviance/Family Connections
Career Center-ADD PIC of HHS CAREER CENTER SIGN
Your Counselor
College Fairs

9. Big Future by The College Board
bigfuture.collegeboard.org

10. Naviance/Family Connections
Career Interest Inventory
Career Information
Scholarship List
Super Match College Search
Receive Updates from HHS on Volunteer, Scholarship, Academic Enrichment & Job Opportunities
Use Resources in the Document Library
Career interest inventory. Super match, scholarship list, scattergram/college demorgraphics,.find on HTH homepage ( maybe screen shot) – add a slide
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12. Image is linked to family connection site

15. College Application Timelines
Regular Admission
Early Decision
Binding
Early Action
Nonbinding
Rolling Admissions
Open Admissions
Know your deadlines

16. How Many Applications? Choose 3 to 6 colleges
What is the college’s profile of the entering class?
Is it a Reach school?
A Match?
A Safety school?
Check the college’s websites for specific admission requirements/deadlines
( i.e. scholarships, honor college, etc.)
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17. Colleges Make Decisions Based On…
Courses taken
Grade point average
Class rank
Admission test results
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Letters of recommendation
Regional competition
Accomplishments since entering High School
Extracurricular activities (school and community)
Volunteer work
Work experience

18. Essay/Personal Statement
DOs
Optional means: do you need to fill any gaps?
Be sure to answer the question being asked
Keep your focus narrow and personal
Be specific
Be careful when using humor/sarcasm
DON’Ts
Don’t tell your readers what you think they want to hear
Don’t write a resume
Don’t use 50 words when 5 will do
Don’t forget to proofread!
Should we keep?

19. The Application Process
Transcript & supplemental forms
Application
Test Scores
Student
Student
Student & Counselor
Directly on website
CommonApp
Coalition App
SAT/AP
ACT
Transcript release form
College Tracking Sheet
Order online
Recommendation letters
Submit application online
Check college website for how to apply
Make sure you have an appropriate address/Facebook/Twitter/social media sites
Test Scores
Have SAT/ACT/AP scores sent DIRECTLY from testing organization
Transcripts
Transcript Release Form-signed by parent (1 per student)
College Tracking Sheet (1 per college)
$3 per Transcript to Mrs. Kelly in School Counseling Dept.
Give 3 weeks notice
Supplemental forms
Rec letters
Fee Waivers

20. Recommendations
Counselor Recommendation
Student & Parent Questionnaire /Brag Sheet
Resume
Give 3 weeks notice
2 Teacher Letters of Recommendation
Junior year Teachers/Coaches/Employers
At least 1 ‘Core’ teacher
Initial request for recommendations in person…. NOT VIA
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Be sure to thank those providing recommendations for you. A lot of thought and care is taken when writing them

21. College Admission Tests
SAT-
Reasoning Test
Subject Tests
ACT-
Math, English, Science, and Writing *
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22. Federal Student Aid Identification Number (FSA ID) Studentaid.ed.gov
Required-Use each year when applying/ updating FAFSA
Parents also need their own FSA ID
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23. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Fill out beginning October 1, for school year
Based on tax information from 2 years ago (2016)
No longer need to estimate.
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24. Paying for College Attend Heritage Financial Aid Night in the fall
LCPS Scholarship Handbook
Career Center Scholarship Search (Naviance/Family Connection)
Fastweb.com and SallieMae.com
Studentaid.ed.gov
Watch for scholarship priority deadlines at colleges
Lolita page

25. What should I do now? Start researching and visiting colleges
High School Resume: List of all academic and athletic honors and awards, community service, employment etc.
Research financial aid and scholarships on the internet, Heritage webpage, colleges
Create account on CommonApp.org and review application requirements
Draft a personal statement
Ask for recommendations letters
See your counselor with any questions

26. PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES!
All paperwork for January deadlines MUST BE TURNED IN to your counselor NO LATER than
DECEMBER 1, 2017
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27. Important Dates to Remember:
Apprenticeship Night

28. Important Dates to Remember:
March 21, Apprenticeship Night
Fall 2017:
Senior College Planning Night
NOVA night
NOVA Pathways during school
Financial Aid Night
October 1, Begin filling out FAFSA
May 1, 2018 – Decisions in to colleges