Senior Parent Night

McLean HS Student Services

Introductions

• Paul Stansbery – Director of Student Services

• Laura Venos – College & Career Center Specialist

• Adam Lucas – Transcript Assistant

Last Name Counselor

A-Ca Elisa Talmage

Ce-Fa Deb You

Fe-H Kathleen Otal

I-K Greg Olcott

L-Mi Tara Lodwig

Mo-Re John Allman

Ri-Sw Patty McNeill

Sy-Z Brook Dalrymple

Upcoming Dates

● Senior Class Sessions during English (9/3-6)● Back to School Night (9/4)● College Visits (Starts 9/11) ● College App Workshops (9/12 & 9/18)● Parent University (Starts 9/13)● Financial Aid Night (10/7)● College Fair (10/20); College Night (10/21)● Fall College Planning Night (10/22)

● Be sure to read the weekly SS Newsletter!

Naviance Student

A web-based resource that supports academic, career, and college planning for middle and high school students

Every student has an account

Parents have their own log in to access Naviance Student

Access Naviance Student through FCPS 24/7 Learning

Home Screen

Colleges Tab

A College Page in NS

Scattergrams

Financial Aid Resources

• Financial Aid Night: Oct. 7 @ 6:30pm (McLean HS Auditorium)

• College Access Fairfax Workshops www.collegeaccessfairfax.org

• Financial Aid Applications:FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid) opens Oct. 1CSS (College Scholarship Service) Profile opens Oct. 1Institutional Financial Aid and Scholarship ApplicationsVTAG (Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Application)Individual Scholarship Applications

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOrNlb8ImUo

Breakout Sessions

Last name of student

Counselors Room

A – Fa Elisa Talmage & Deb You

Library (out the door, turn left, down to the right)

Fe – K Kathleen Otal & Greg Olcott

Lecture Hall(out the door, turn left, down ramp on your right)

L – Re Tara Lodwig & John Allman

Choral Room(out the door, turn right, down ramp on your left)

Ri – Z Patty McNeill & Brook Dalrymple

Auditorium (move forward once others have left)

Post High School Options

• Four Year College

• Two Year College

• Professional Technical Schools

• Apprenticeships

• Entrepreneurial Opportunities

• GAP year

• Military Options

Two Year College

• Certificate/Career programs

• Associate Degrees

• Guaranteed Transfer/Articulation Agreements

• Lower tuition

• Open admission - On Site admissions and placement testing at MHS in the spring

2019-20 College Entrance Exams

SAT and Subject Tests ACT

Test Date Registration Date Test Date Registration Date

October 5 September 6 September 14 August 16

November 2 October 3 October 26 September 20

December 7 November 8 December 14 November 8

March 14 February 14 February 8 January 10

May 2 April 3 April 4 February 28

June 6 May 8 June 13 May 8

July 18 June 19

College Search

• Identify Priorities– cost, size, location, setting, academic programs,

athletics, special programs, facilities, etc.

• Gather Information– Naviance Student, college search programs,

reference materials, admissions offices, college reps, college fairs, college visits, College & Career Center

College Search

• Preliminary List (15-20)

• Evaluate Colleges

Review your fit in Naviance Student

Scattergrams

• Final List (4-8)

• Complete your applications

Start Now

College Admissions Programs

• Regular

• Rolling

• Early Decision – binding commitment!!!

• Early Action

• Restrictive Early Action

• Priority

• Open Admission

What Colleges Look For

• Strength of academic program/rigorous course schedule

• Academic record (GPA)

• Standardized test scores

• School organizations and activities

• Community and volunteer activities

• Letters of recommendation

• Special Interests and talents

• Diversity

• Internships and jobs

• College Interview

• Technical certifications

• Portfolio

• Resume

FCPS does not rank students

College Application

• Generally online

• Common Application

• Coalition Application

• Comply with deadlines and requirements

• Draft essays and proofread– Assistance on PSAT day (or by request--

in the Career Center)

What Else?

Financial Aid/Scholarships:

• File the FAFSA and CSS Profile, if required, after Oct. 1; it can be used for scholarship consideration, in addition to need-based financial aid

• Give your resume to your counselor for school nominated scholarships; the scholarship committee needs information on which to base their decisions

What Else?

NCAA Eligibility Center for Division I and II athletes

• Discuss your possibilities with your coach

• Stay in contact with the college coaches

• Register with NCAA Eligibility Center and submit your transcript

• Send official test scores online – use code “9999”

• Complete the regular college admissions process—you still have

to be admitted through the admissions office

MHS College Application Process

Add colleges to your list in Naviance Student to see the delivery method and deadlines:

MHS College Application Process

• Deliver Transcript Release Form to Mr. Lucas

• $5.00 per transcript—electronic, CA, and paper (first 3 are free, waivers available for free/reduced lunch); check payable to MHS

• Do not submit payment for self-report schools (Virginia Tech, for example)

Documents will be submitted by our office: transcript, secondary school report, school profile for MHS, FCPS profile, counselor recommendation letter (if requested)

College ApplicationRecommendation Letter Process

• Request in person from your recommenders FIRST.

• Then request electronically.

• College requirements vary:Send only what is requested—counselor letter, teacher letter(s), other letters

MHS College Application Process

• If you need a counselor letter of recommendation…• Student/Parent Questionnaire (due now!)

• Resume or Activity List

• 1 Teacher Comment Form

• Be sure your counselor knows you would like a letter AND when your deadlines are

• Some colleges do not want letters of recommendation (e.g. Virginia Tech)

MHS College Application Process

• Students are also responsible for the following…• Completing college applications and submitting to

colleges along with application fees

• Requesting official test scores online from SAT and/or ACT to be sent directly to colleges

• Researching requirements and deadlines for institutional scholarships

• Following up with college admissions offices to verify that applications are complete

MHS College Application Process

STUDENTS MUST ADHERE TO ALL DEADLINES

• Transcript request forms, counselor letter of recommendation forms, and teacher recommendation request forms are all due at least 30 days prior to the college application deadline.

• We cannot guarantee that late submissions will arrive at the college prior to the deadline.

Questions?

Tonight’s ppt will be posted on the MHS website -> Student Services -> Programs and Presentations.

Thank you for attending!

Student Last Name

Counselor Phone Email

A - Ca Elisa Talmage 703-714-5754 eltalmage@fcps.edu

Ce - Fa Deb You 703-714-5750 dbyou@fcps.edu

Fe - H Kathleen Otal 703-714-5745 kjotal@fcps.edu

He - K Greg Olcott 703-714-5746 gtolcott@fcps.edu

L – Mi Tara Lodwig 703-714-5747 talodwig@fcps.edu

Mo - Q John Allman 703-714-5751 jcallman1@fcps.edu

Ri - Sw Patty McNeill 703-714-5748 pdmcneill@fcps.edu

Sy - Z Brook Dalrymple 703-714-5749 bmdalrymple@fcps.edu