1. Post-Secondary Planning Night Washington-Lee Counseling Department January 20, 2016 1

2. Counseling Department 2 COUNSELORLETTERSGRADE Ms. Laura HaleA9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th 6247T U V W X Y Z11 th Other Programs9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th Mr. Jordan GlickB H9 th 8647F L R9 th, 10 th Ms. Meaghan TraverseB 10 th, 11 th, 12 th 6255E9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th G10 th, 11 th Mr. Frank DeRoccoC O N9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th 6253 Ms. Elysse CatinoD9 th, 12 th 6256G12 th L11 th, 12 th P9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th Ms. Claudia VasquezS9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th 6258 D10 th, 11 th Ms. Ana Lily CaballeroF R 11 th, 12 th 6259 Ms. Heather MizellH10 th, 11 th, 12 th 6254I J K9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th Ms. Zarin KapadiaM9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th 8649 Ms. Kristin Devaney ShapiroQ9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th 6252T U V W X Y Z9 th, 10 th, 12 th G9 th Ms. Jessica GregoryDirector of Counseling Mr. Eric HillCollege and Career Education Specialist Mr. James SampleMinority Achievement Coordinator

3. Brief Overview Naviance High School Time Line Redesigned SAT Junior Year Time Line Senior Year Time Line ACT/SAT College Application Process Financial Aid Other Options 3

4. Jan. 22-27 – Semester Assessments Jan. 28 – Deadline to register for AP Exams Jan. 29 – End of Semester 1 Jan. 29 – Pathway Connection App Deadline Feb. 2, 3 - Counselors in Classrooms Feb. 3 – Scheduling Night for Upperclassmen Q&A Feb. 5 –Registration Deadline for SAT on Mar. 5 Feb. 10 – Electives Fair for Students Feb 11. – Activities Fair for Students Feb. 19 - Course Request Forms Due Mar. 4 – Registration Deadline for ACT on Apr 9 Upcoming Events 4

5. Take Home Information This PowerPoint Presentation is available online Handouts o Family Connection o New SAT Comparison Chart o SAT vs. ACT o Testing Schedule for SAT/ACT o Brag Sheets o Glossary of Terms o “RU College and Career Ready” VDOE Publication Evaluation for this event 5

6. NOVA Programs Pathway Connection Ms. Amanda Wilder awilder@nvcc.edu Dual-Enrollment Mr. Thomas Grane tgrane@nvcc.edu Pathway to the Baccalaureate Ms. Collette Julian cjulian@nvcc.edu 6

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

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12. High School Timeline 12 Resume / Portfolio Academic and extracurricular awards and recognitions Volunteer, paid work, summer trips Activities, membership in clubs and positions held 2016 Arlington Teen Summer Expo April 23, 2016 11am-1pm Wakefield HS

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14. High School Timeline 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 14

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17. 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 17

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21. 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

22. 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 – https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/ 22

23. SAT Format Change (Spring 2016) 23

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25. Summer of Junior Year SAT prep-course if needed Continue with college visits Pursue interests & build your resume Essay Common App Coalition For College Access 25

26. Senior Year Narrowing your list of colleges o Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision Be mindful of deadlines Time management is key! Communicate with counselors and parents Come to Senior Night! Senior Panel 26

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

30. Gap Year 30 Different reasons to justify a gap year Well thought-out decision Know the pros and cons for you US Gap Year Fair: Date: February 3, 2016 Location: George C. Marshall High School Event Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm Scheduled Speaker: Holly Bull Speaker Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm George C. Marshall High School Holly Bull

31. Work 31 Workforce – entering a job right away Visit www.vec.Virginia.gov for support in the job seeking processwww.vec.Virginia.gov Job Corps - free education and vocational training Apprenticeships - on-the-job training http://www.doli.virginia.gov/apprentic eship/registered_apprenticeship.html http://www.doli.virginia.gov/apprentic eship/registered_apprenticeship.html

32. Military 32 Serious decision Are you committed to serve for at least 4-6 years? Talk to a recruiter – make an appointment with Mr. Hill 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

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