1. Post-Secondary Planning Night
Washington-Lee Counseling Department February 6, 2019

2. Counseling Department
Ms. Jessica Gregory
Dr. Kristin Devaney
Director of Counseling
Ms. Elysse Catino
College and Career Education Specialist
Mr. James Sample
Equity and Excellence Coordinator
 Counselor
 Letters
 Grade
  Ms. Laura Smithgall
S-Z
A F L R
 10th
12th
 Ms. Meaghan Traverse
D-I
E Q T-Z
9th
11th
 Mr. Jordan Glick
A-D
B H S
10th
 Ms. Theresa Gentile
N-R
C E I-K N O
 Ms. Atiya Rehman
K-M
G Q T-Z
 Ms. Mariam Amarir
J-O
B D S
 Ms. Nicole Wiley
T-Z
 Ms. Heather Mizell
A-C
C, I, J, K, N, O
 Ms. Zarin Kapadia
P-S
G H M P
 9th
 Ms. Bridgette Wanzer-McCoy
E-J
D M P
Ms. Jessica Benitez
HILT A & B
Mr. Valdez

3. Brief Overview Naviance High School Timeline Junior Year Timeline
Senior Year Timeline
ACT/SAT
College Application Process
Financial Aid
Other Options
Q&A

4. Upcoming Events Jan. 17-Jan 25 – Quarter Assessments
Jan. 25– End of 2nd Quarter
Feb Counselors in Classrooms
Feb. 6 – Rising 10th-12th Parents Scheduling Night
Feb. 8 –Registration Deadline for SAT on Mar. 9
Feb.12 – Electives Fair for Students
Beginning of Feb. – Activities Fair for Students
Feb Course Request Forms Due
Feb. 28 – Deadline to register for AP Exams
Mar. 8 – Registration Deadline for ACT on Apr 13

5. Take Home Information This PowerPoint Presentation is available online
Handouts
Naviance Handout
SAT vs. ACT
Testing Schedule for SAT/ACT
Brag Sheets
Glossary of Terms
Factors to Consider
Evaluation for this event

6. Pathway to the Baccalaureate
NOVA Programs
Pathway to the Baccalaureate
Ms. Amanda Wilder
Dual-Enrollment
Ms. Katie Aimone

7. True or False? 1. College is the only option after high school.
2. 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.

12. Beyond the Classroom
Academic and extracurricular awards and recognitions
Volunteer, paid work, summer trips
Activities, membership in clubs and positions held
Resume/
Portfolio

14. Sophomore Year Continue to challenge yourself and do well academically
Stay involved in activities that will develop leadership skills
Choose meaningful summer activities
Update your academic and extracurricular portfolio
Use naviance for career and college exploration
PSAT’s

15. Prepping for Success 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
Summer School
PSAT’s

17. Begin Researching Colleges/Majors
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

20. 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
Test Prep
Summer School Registration
NCAA Eligibility –

23. Summer of Junior Year ACT/SAT prep-course if needed
Continue with college visits
Pursue interests & build your resume
Essay
Common App
Coalition For College Access

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

25. Financial Aid/Scholarships

26. Senior Year Opportunities
Urban Alliance is an organization that offers paid internship opportunities for Seniors.
Risings Seniors must have General’s Flex Periods in the afternoon in order to participate.

27. Senior Panel

28. Other Options

29. Community College Pathway to the Baccalaureate Career Certificates
Associate Degree
Non-Degree Seeking Options

30. Gap Year Different reasons to justify a gap year
Well thought-out decision
Know the pros and cons for you

31. Work Workforce – entering a job right away
Visit for support in the job seeking process
Job Corps - free education and vocational training
Apprenticeships - on-the-job training
eship/registered_apprenticeship.html

32. Military Serious decision
Are you committed to serve for at least 4-6 years?
Talk to a recruiter – make an appointment with Mrs. Catino
Talk to your parents
Inform yourself
ASVAB Test is a requirement
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Must be at least 17
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

33. Thank you!

34. Questions?