senior planning night potomac falls hs class of 2014
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SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPT
• Director: Rae Ann Paolozzi• Counselors
Deb Brom 9th GradeTeresa Bennett A- C and ELLRich Bader D- I and CampusMichele Havener J- RA
(Interim)
Amy Burgess Re - Z
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SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPT
• Support Staff
CAREER CENTER ASST: Stacey Thomas
SECRETARIES:Lisa TorickToni Cicirelli
Contact Us: 571-434-3204PFH School Counseling Web Site
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AGENDA
• Post High School Options• Creating your college list• Naviance/ Family connection• The college application• Process for requesting transcripts and
recommendation letters• Paying for college
SO WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
TRADE SCHOOLSAPPRENTICESHIPS
MILITARY/ROTC PROGRAMS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE:2 YR COLLEGE
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: 4 YR COLLEGES
EMPLOYMENT
GAP YEAR
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Statistics of Our Students
Class of 2013
4 yr college2 yr collegeMilitaryOther EducationEmployment
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FINDING THE RIGHT MATCH
• Log on to Family Connection http://connection.naviance.com/pfhs• Make a list of colleges of interest.• Identify your priorities• Research the characteristics of a
range of schools• Match the priorities with
characteristics
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CHARACTERISTICS TO CONSIDER: Is this the right fit for me?
• Academic Programs and Strengths• Type of College (public, private, religious, etc.)• Location• Size• Cost and Financial Aid Offer• Retention and Graduation Rates, Grad School
Placement• Difficulty of Admission• Campus Life and Diversity• Resources• Study Abroad
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LCPS COLLEGE FAIR
Sunday, September 29, 2013Stone Bridge High School
43100 Hay RoadAshburn, VA
Two Sessions:4 – 5:30 pm and 6:30 to 8 pm
Shuttle parking available at Sanders Corner Elementary School
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Family Connection
• Access through PFH Counseling Dept Web page– Click on Family Connection – Parents have access to a Family Connection account
• Seniors should complete the: – Career Cluster Finder and/or College Search to
conduct college searches and narrow choices– List colleges they are planning to apply to– Update E-MAIL address
• Scattergrams to compare colleges• College Visit Schedule can be accessed by clicking on
the “Colleges” tab and looking for “Upcoming college visits”
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• INCREASINGLY POPULAR DUE TO AFFORDABLE TUITION
• Students can complete the first one or two years of a bachelor’s degree
• Community colleges in Virginia offer guaranteed admission to 4yr colleges in Virginia
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Benefits in High School Benefits at NOVA
Individual meetings about college transition, major and career planning, placement test prep
Continued academic and career counseling
Assistance with Financial Aid Process Guaranteed Admission to George Mason
Early Placement Testing Pathway Section of SDV100
Priority Registration Opportunities at GMU: classes, social and athletic events
Who should apply?Seniors who will
graduate by August and who want to earn
a Bachelor’s Degree
For more information contact your:• Pathway Counselor – Jill Lawson,
jclawson@nvcc.edu• School Counselor
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APPLYING TO COLLEGE
• Don’t focus on either too few or too many schools: 5 -7 is the average
• Consider colleges that are high, moderate, and low likelihood of admission
• Do your research on admissions requirements• Understand your deadlines• Know what is required as part of your completed
application • Communication with your parents and counselor
is key!
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Components of your Application• The Application itself• Essay(s)/ Personal Statement or Specific Prompt• Recommendation Letters• Transcript• SAT/ACT scores• Payment• Supplemental Forms
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The Essay/ Personal Statement
• Write to the prompt• Write in your voice – be yourself• Check for accuracy• Work with parent or teacher to review• Be creative – remember admissions
counselors read a lot of essays• Very important in admissions consideration
as this is their way to get to know you• Show versus Tell
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Recommendation Letters
• Know your specific college requirement – this information varies depending on the college
• If recommendations are required, be sure to understand the requirements and follow the procedure as determined by each specific college
• Things to keep in mind:Deadline Procedure for TeacherAsk Early
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Recommendation Letters:How to ask
• Ask early and provide a copy of resume or activities list
• Inform your recommender about manner of submission
Mail directlyGive to counselorUpload directly to college via e-mail link
• Inform your counselor if a counselor recommendation is required. Counselors do not automatically write a recommendation.
• Remember to write a “Thank You”
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The Transcript
• Remember to complete PFHS Transcript Request Form for each college to which you intend to apply
• A signature is required from both student and parent
• Cost: One time payment of $3
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Test Scores
• Students must have College Board or ACT forward scores to their colleges and NCAA–www.collegeboard.org–www.actstudent.org–www.ncaa.org –www.eligibilitycenter.org
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Summary of Student Responsibilities
• Complete and Submit Application• Payment to college• Submit Test Scores to colleges• Request Recommendation Letter• Transcript request: To your School Counselor
Fill in forms completely to include:– Full name of college/university, city/state.– Complete address for overseas universities.– Indicate Early Action/Early Decision/Regular
Admission and specific date– Signed by both parent and student– One time fee if not already submitted
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Student Responsibilities Cont’d
• Meet or beat transcript deadlines – submit to counselor 2 weeks prior to deadline. If it falls around a holiday, sooner is better!
• Keep communication open with your counselor
• Check with counselor or through Family Connection for processing status
• Monitor your application status with each college to ensure materials are received
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Items the School Counselor submits
– Official Transcript: Final grades through 11th grade including cumulative GPA & Rank
– Current schedule– PFH Secondary School Report form– Recommendation letter from counselor,
if required,*Teacher Letter(s) of
Recommendation,as required
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Other Transcript Information
1. Official transcript for each application uploaded through NTC or mailed to colleges
2. 1st semester grades sent automatically to ALL colleges on your transcript request form – mailed mid-Feb– Some colleges require students to self
report grades, check the requirements of your particular college.
3. Final transcripts are mailed after
graduation based on senior survey responses
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NCAA ELIGIBLITY CENTER PROCESS
• Only for athletes participating in Div I/Div II collegiate-sports (contact Div III schools directly for eligibility requirements)
• Register online with NCAA Eligibility Center ASAP– www.eligibilitycenter.org
• Use unofficial transcript for visits w/ coaches • Send SAT/ACT scores directly to NCAA (9999)• List NCAA on transcript request form– Final transcripts automatically sent to NCAA after
graduation (approx. mid July)• After April 1 – update profile
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
• Financial aid can increase your ability to attend your 1st choice school and improve your options in the future
• Help is available: college offices, FAFSA help line, Super Saturdays, Net Price Calculators
• Financial Aid Night at PFH!– December 16 @ 6:30 pm, Auditorium
• FAFSA – Submitted after January 1, 2013-- Create your PIN now and try FAFSA4caster
• Verify your specific college’s financial aid process
• CSS Profile-- only some require, verify college requirements
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SCHOLARSHIPS
• Check Career Center web page for updated information
• Follow instructions on how to apply or be considered for nomination
• LCPS Scholarship Handbook available in early February
• Check all your family’s groups and affiliations
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Summary• Know your post high school options• Update your e-mail in Family Connections to
stay informed• Communicate with your school counselor to
keep him/her informed of your plans• College Bound – develop college list; begin
application process; and research scholarships
• Manage your deadlines• Know your resources and where to go to get
your questions answered
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