1. Senior PARENT Presentation Department of Student Services Hayfield Secondary School

2. Let’s Get Started  Mr. Alfonso Smith, Director of Student Services  Counselor Introductions  Ms. Erin Crowley, A-Bq  Mrs. Kellie Rodriguez-Lee, Br-E  Mr. Eric Williams, F-H  Mrs. Meredith Ayala, I-Mb  Dr. Georgia Arrington, Mc-Pq  Ms. Nicole Moniz, Pr-S  Mr. Corey Gilmore, T-Z

3.  Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s Degree  Two Year Colleges – Associate’s Degree  Professional Technical Schools  Military Options  Apprenticeship Programs  Gap Year  Workforce Post Secondary Options

4. Mr. Chris Carl Assistant Director of Admissions University of Mary Washington Advice from the College ADMISSIONS Side

5. Regina Sanders Pathway Counselor Pathway to the Baccalaureate

6.  What is Pathway to the Baccalaureate?  How do you become a part of the program?  Benefits to the program in high school and at NOVA.  What are Guaranteed Admissions agreements?  Being in Pathway does not bind you to have to attend NOVA.  The application deadline is November 6, 2015.  Ms. Sanders will be at Hayfield on Fridays in Madison Hall starting at the end of October. Time: 8:30am to 3pm Pathway to the Baccalaureate

7. Counselor & Student Advising

8.  Graduation Requirements  Course Credits Review  SOL Credits Review  Graduation Notification Agreements  Will be mailed to parents  Postsecondary Goals – College and Career Counseling  G.P.A.  SAT / ACT Individual Senior Meetings

9. Graduation Notification Agreement

10. Applying for College

11.  Application  Secondary School Report  Transcripts  Standardized Test Scores  Essays or Personal Statement- if required  Letter(s) of Recommendation- if required  Resume and other supplemental information  Application Fee (limited fee waivers available) COMPONENTS OF COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

12.  First three transcripts will be sent free of charge. Additional copies cost $5.00 per transcript. Make checks payable to Hayfield Secondary School.  Must include two first class letter stamps for each application.  Submit transcript request forms to the counselor.  Deadlines – typically 2 weeks notice Transcript Requests

13.  Supplemental Information about the student within the context of Hayfield  HSS will use the “NACAC Secondary School Report” form for all colleges Secondary School Reports

14.  Student Information Form  Parent Brag Sheet (optional)  Resume or Student Activity Form  Give at least two weeks’ notice to counselors to complete recommendation – however, the earlier the better!! Letter of Recommendation - Counselor

15.  Give at least three weeks notice  Give teacher stamped – addressed envelope for teacher to mail directly ** Virginia Tech will only accept one letter, must be submitted along with the transcript (teachers can email letters to counselors)  Online submission – varies by school Letter of Recommendation - Teacher

16.  If student has free or reduced lunch  NACAC Fee Waiver Form – student can fill out a blanket form with counselor Fee Waivers

17.  Official copy of scores are sent by College Board or ACT  Counselors do not send test scores  Go online to request scores to be sent – www.collegeboard.org or www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org SAT and ACT

18.  Send Completed Application (electronic or paper)  Application Fee  Request SAT scores from College Board or ACT scores from ACT– allow 4 weeks. Do NOT request rush delivery.  Provide Counselor… (allow at least 2 weeks notice)  Transcript Request Form (signed by parent)  Stamps and money, if applicable  Secondary School Report  Student/Parent Information (only for rec letter)  Activity Record or Resume (only for rec letter) Student Responsibility

19.  Meets with students and discuss Post- Secondary Options  Sends:  Transcript/ School Profile  Secondary School Report  Fee Waiver (if applicable and requested)  Recommendation Letter (if requested) Counselor Responsibility

20. Supplemental Forms

21. Paying for College

22.  Scholarships  Listed on Family Connection- read directions carefully  College –specific scholarships- consult college’s website  Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA.GOV  Fill out anytime AFTER January 1, 2016, deadlines vary  Submit using 2014 tax forms- don’t wait to do 2015 taxes!  CSS/Profile- SOME colleges  Extra form required by these VA colleges: U. of Virginia, William & Mary, U. of Richmond, and Washington & Lee  Can fill out starting October 1 Financial Options

23.  Scholarship, Financial Aid, FAFSA & CSS/Profile Workshops- Translators available at some  Fliers in your packet  FAFSA help sessions begin in January 2016  Look for the Career Center Newsletter with updates Financial Aid Help

24.  Know EARLY Submission deadlines for college applications  Know final deadlines for college applications  Know scholarship deadlines  Know Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile deadlines- varies by college Words of Advice

25.  All acceptances are PROVISIONAL dependent upon final grades  Students should complete their own application.  Be supportive; however college choice should be the right “fit” for the student--not the parent!  Contact your student’s counselor for support Words of Advice

26. Follow Ms. Ferguson at:  Career Center YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/hayfieldcareercenter www.youtube.com/hayfieldcareercenter  On Twitter: @hawkcounseling Career Center Specialist

27.  Sign up for college visits to the Career Center  Scholarship search  Scattergrams  Document library  Transcript mailing verification Family Connection

28.  Yearbook  All Night Grad Party Additional Speakers

29. Thank you for coming! We look forward to a great year with your student! Please complete the Senior Parent Night Survey CLOSING REMARKS