1. OSBOURN PARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018
WELCOME TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR!!

2. SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Ms. Gardner- Director of School Counseling
Mrs. Andrada- A - Ca
Ms. Salvo- Cb - Gi
Mrs. Peake- Gj - Lee
Mrs. Mercer- Lef - Or
Ms. Oakley- Os - Sea
Ms. Fondren Seb - Z
Mrs. Bach- A - Z Pre-Governor’s & Governor’s School
Mrs. Stielper- Secretary
Mrs. Halter- Secretary
Mrs. Hayter- Testing Coordinator

3. ASK YOURSELF NOW!
WHERE DO YOU
WANT TO GO??
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO AS A CAREER?
WHAT TYPE OF LIFESTYLE DO YOU WANT TO LIVE?

4. Family Connections/Naviance
College search tool
College planning tool
Scholarship Information
College Visit Information
College Application tracking
Transcript Request tool
A great tool for all seniors to use for post high school planning!!

5. Family Connection/Naviance
Logging in to Naviance:
From the OPHS website, click on the “Our School” link. Then, click on the “School Counseling” page and choose the “Naviance/Family Connection” Link.
Your user id is your student number
Your password is your birthdate, eight digits DD/MM/YYYY
After you login in the first time, you may change your passcode. Just be sure to write it down in a safe place.
**ALL transcripts must be requested through Family Connection/Naviance**

6. College Visits at OP
Our college visits start in September each year. Find out when your college(s) of interest will be here and sign up today!
Click on the Colleges tab and view all upcoming college visits
Sign up for your college visit of interest
Print the confirmation page and show it to your teacher to be dismissed from class
Dismissal is at your teacher’s discretion
You can also search for a college under the College Research section under the Colleges tab

7. Counselor Recommendation Questionnaire
Log into your Naviance/Family Connection account and click on the About Me tab
Click on counselor recommendation questionnaire in the top left corner (under Surveys to take)
Complete the form and Click Save to submit your answers
This document should be completed and available to your counselor for the purpose of completing the Student Secondary Report and recommendations for college & scholarship applications
Please complete prior to requesting transcripts.

8. Requesting a Transcript
You must submit a signed authorization for release of educational record (parental consent) form before you will be able to request transcripts
Login to the Naviance website
Select the “colleges” tab
Click the “transcript” link on the left hand side of the page.
You must select the type of application you are submitting (early decision, early action, regular…). Then select the name of the college in which you wish to apply.
Click “Request Transcript”

9. Requesting Transcripts(cont.)
Once you request your transcript(s), click on the “Colleges I’m applying to” tab to verify those requests
Check to ensure that you selected the correct Type for your application (regular decision, early decision, early action………)
Make sure to pay attention to the “Submissions” column. If there is a question mark in the computer icon, then that particular institution allows you to submit your application directly through that college’s website or by using common app.
If there is a question mark, it is very important that you click on the I’m not sure yet link to let us know if you applied directly to the institution or using common app so that we can make sure that your transcripts are sent thru the right portal
If you find a mistake on one or your request(s), click on the Edit icon for that particular college to make updates to your information
Complete the Counselor Recommendation Questionnaire so you counselor can complete any necessary forms or recommendations that need to go along with your transcript

10. Requesting Teacher Recommendations
Speak with the teacher in person to see if they will agree to completing a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Please do not complete the following steps until this first step has taken place.
If the teacher has agreed to submit a letter of recommendation for you, please provide them a copy of your resume or a copy of the Letter of Recommendation form.
Login to the Family Connection/Naviance website
Click on the Colleges tab
Click on Letters of Recommendation
Click Add Request
Click on the drop down menu and select the teacher’s name
If the teacher is only doing a recommendation for one school (or select schools), be sure to check the box beside the college(s), indicate it in the comments section, and mention it when meeting with the teacher. **There’s also a ‘select all’ option if you would like for your teacher to submit the letter to all of your colleges
Click Save to send your request to the teacher.
Click Cancel Request to delete any teacher request that you have made in error

11. Common Application
If you are applying to a school that uses the Common Application, you must sign the FERPA waiver within the common app
You must then match your common app to your Naviance account in order for the counselor to complete the necessary forms
Matching your common app is done by entering your address in the blue box at the top of the “colleges I’m applying to” screen. Be sure to use the same address that you used when you created your common application account.

12. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! Know application deadlines Know application fees
Know financial aid deadlines
The OPHS College Admissions Handbook is a great Resource and can be found on the OPHS Counseling webpage or simply copy and paste the link below

13. ACT/SAT SAT Test dates: ACT Test dates: Oct. 7th Sept. 9th Nov. 4th
Dec. 2nd
Dec 9th
Mar 10th
Feb 10th
May 5th
Apr. 14th
June 2nd
June 9th
July 14th
SAT Registration/Practice:
ACT Test Registration & Information:
Test Registration Fee Waivers – See your counselor
**OPHS on-site test dates are hi-lighted in blue**

14. FAFSA Form
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(official website)
Forms available October 1st
Super Saturday – Free assistance in filling out the online FAFSA form
Saturday November 18th
@ Stonewall Jackson HS 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Visit for additional information
Scholarships – merit & need based
OP’s Money Tree

15. NCAA Eligibility There are new requirements for college-bound student
athletes enrolling full time at an NCAA Division I college or
university on or After August 01, 2016
Minimum core-course GPA of 2.3 required for completion
Ten core courses required before beginning of senior year for competition
Changes in GPA/test score index (sliding scale)
To register and view all updates, visit the clearinghouse website

16. PWC College Fair Night
Osbourn Park HS Monday, Sept. 25th 6:00 – 8:00p.m.
Freedom High School Thursday, Oct. 12th :00 – 8:00p.m.
**Students may register online at prior to the fair.

17. Community College/Technical Programs
Northern Virginia Community College
Apply online, request HS transcripts
Take a placement test in English and math
Guaranteed Admissions agreements after earning your Associates Degree!

18. U.S. Armed Forces Branches Service Opportunities Army Air Force
Active Duty
Navy
Enlisted
Commissioned
Marines
Reserve
Coast Guard
National Guard
Opportunities
ROTC/Scholarships
Academy

19. Post High School Planning
Counselors will work with all members of the Class of 2018 to ensure that each student has a post high school plan .
Military recruiters and technical schools visit OPHS throughout the year.
Going straight to work? Be sure to discuss your options with your counselor.

20. Surviving Your Senior Year
If you are falling behind, see your counselor or another trusted adult
Talk to your teachers if you are having difficulty
Communicate with your parents
We want 100% of the
Class of 2018 to graduate!

21. Conclusion
Check with your counselor to ensure you are on track to graduate
Keep college application information updated through Family Connections
Study hard

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@OPHSCounseling