1. To Graduation and Beyond

2. Graduation Requirements SOL Requirements Career Exploration/Options College Admissions College Application Process Financial Aid Scholarships College Fairs NCAA Eligibility Working with your Counselor Helpful Screen Shots

3. Standard Diploma (22) English4 Math3 Science3 Social Studies3 PE2 Econ & Finance1 Foreign Lang, Fine Art,2 Or CTE Other Electives4 2 sequential required Research Paper Advanced Diploma (26) English4 Math4 Science4 Social Studies4 PE2 Foreign Lang3 or 2/2 Econ & Finance1 Fine/Prac Art1 Other Electives3 Research Paper

4. Standard Diploma English2 Math1 Science1 Social Studies1 Student Choice1 Total6 Advanced Diploma English 2 Math2 Science2 Social Studies2 Student Choice1 Total9

5. Having a plan What? How? Where? It’s not just college vs. not college. You have lots of options!

6. Family Connection http://connection.naviance.com/woodbridge Virginia Wizard www.vawizard.org Virginia View www.virginiaview.org ASVAB: October 29 th at WSHS

7. On-the-job training Certificate through an apprenticeship program Military Enlistment Certificate from a technical school or community college AA degree from a community college Any combination of the above programs

8. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, Service academies, ROTC  Combines training, employment and service to your country.  Earning a college degree and enlisting in the military are not mutually exclusive.  Enlisting in the military can help pay for college.  Recruiters are available to speak with students during the school day. Each branch visits about every other week.

9. AA degree from a community college transfer to four year degree program. Articulation agreements between NVCC and VA schools. http://www.myfuture.vccs.edu/Transfer Community colleges have open enrollment but incoming students must pass placement tests to enroll in college- level courses. Assigned Pathways Transition Counselor: Jacqueline Yekpabo and Amy Dunlap

10. Colleges primarily consider grades and the rigor of the curriculum. The Advanced Diploma requires that students take a fourth year of Math, Science, and Social Studies as well as a Foreign Language to match the admissions standards of most colleges. Students who have not met all of the requirements for the Advanced Diploma but still have strong grades in rigorous classes will be competitive in the college application process.

11. Majors/Programs Offered Size Setting Distance from home Activities/Athletics Cost VISIT THE CAMPUS!

12. Challenging HS Curriculum Strong Grade & Upward Trends Solid Scores on Standardized Tests Quality Involvement in Activities A Record of Community Service Work or Out-of-School Experiences A Well Written Essay Positive Recommendations from School Personnel Additional Recommendations from Adults who Know the Student Well Other Special Attributes or Awards

13. ACT: English, Reading, Math, Science, Writing (optional) http://www.act.org/ SAT: Critical Reading, Math, Writing https://www.collegeboard.org/ *Fee Waivers SAT II: Subject areas Not required by all colleges Not offered during every testing administration

14. Regular Decision: Students submit applications by the deadline (usually Jan-Feb) and receive decision in early spring. Rolling Admission: Colleges decide on applications as they receive them. Early Action: Non-binding; students submit applications early (usually Nov. 1) and receive the decision early (usually Dec. 15). Early Decision: Binding agreement; students agree to attend the college if accepted and withdraw all other college applications. Waitlist: When you meet the admission requirements, but the college has already accepted the number of applicants it has room for. If a spot becomes available later on, you may be offered a place, however the college won’t make you this offer, though, until after the May 1 decision deadline has passed.

15. Complete the student/parent sections of the application. Paper Application Common Application https://www.commonapp.org/Loginhttps://www.commonapp.org/Login NACAC http://www.nacacnet.orghttp://www.nacacnet.org Fee Waivers Request ACT/SAT scores be sent from the ACT and/or the College Board. Request the transcript on Family Connection 10 business days before the deadline. Request teacher/counselor recommendations if needed. Do not submit college forms (secondary school reports) to us for online applications. We use Naviance for all online applications. Submit transcript fees to the Counseling Center; first 3 transcripts are free; $5 for each additional request. Check Family Connection to verify that transcripts and secondary school reports have been sent.

16. Family Connection is our primary source for college/scholarship information and for tracking college applications. Students must log on to the website: https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=woodbridge https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=woodbridge Transcripts must be requested on the Family Connection website.

17. Ask teachers/counselors at least two weeks in advance in person. Complete your resume on Family Connection. Recommendations for paper applications must be mailed by the student. Recommendations for online applications will be uploaded in to Naviance by the counseling office.

18. The process for every student begins by completing the FAFSA through the federal government: www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA may not be completed until after January 1. Beware of companies that ask for fees to search for financial aid. www.fafsa.com is a commercial website; DO NOT use this site to apply for aid. www.fafsa.com

19. Sources of scholarship money:  Colleges and Universities  National Corporations  Nonprofit Organizations  Local Organizations Need-based and merit based *Check Family Connection for updates*

20. Every college must have an estimated Cost Calculator on its website.

21. Western PWC College Fair Monday, September 29th, 7:00-8:30, p.m. Patriot High School Eastern PWC College Fair Wednesday, October 22nd, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Woodbridge Senior High School Fairfax County College Fair Sunday, October 19th, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fair Oaks Mall

22. NCAA Eligibility Center College Prospects of America, Inc. 1.Student Athletes should register in their Junior year 2.On line registration at www.ncaa.org ($70 Registration Fee) 3. When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999") 4.Complete amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature online on or after April 1 (if you plan on attending college in fall ‘13) 5.Have your high school counseling office send a final transcript with proof of graduation to the eligibility center. 6.NCAA Div I & II members can request your eligibility and academic info from Eligibility Center

23. A-CanMr. Christopher O’Brein Cap-FinDr. Leah Byrd Fis-IMrs. Amy Kerns J-MaMr. John Bryant Mc-PoMrs. Nancy Doggett Pr-SteMs. Patrice Crenshaw Sti-ZMrs. Beth Edwards **Join our School Fusion page for updates.**

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