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Post-Post-Secondary Secondary Planning Planning
NightNightWashington-Lee Counseling Department
PresentationJanuary 21, 2015
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Counseling Counseling DepartmentDepartment
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Ms. Jessica Gregory Director of Counseling
Mr. Eric Hill College and Career Education Specialist
Mr. James Sample Minority Achievement Coordinator
COUNSELOR LETTERS GRADE
Ms. Laura Hale A 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
T U V W X Y Z 10th
Other Programs 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Ms. Meaghan Traverse B E 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
G 9th, 10th
Mr. Frank DeRocco C O N 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Ms. Elysse Catino D G 11th, 12th
L 10th, 11th, 12th
P 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Ms. Claudia Vasquez S 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
D 9th, 10th
Ms. Ana Lily Caballero F R 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
L 9th
Ms. Heather Mizell H I J K 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Ms. Zarin Kapadia M 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Ms. Kristin Devaney Shapiro Q T U V W X Y Z 9th, 11th, 12th
Brief OverviewBrief 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
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Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsJan. 26-30 – Sophomore Career Center ToursJan 29 – Scheduling Night for Upperclassmen Q&AJan. 30 – Pathway Connection App DeadlineJan. 31 – Financial Aid Information SessionFeb. 2, 3 - Counselors in Classrooms Feb. 4 – Electives FairFeb. 13 –Registration Deadline for SAT on Mar. 14Feb. 20 - Course Request Forms DueMar 13 – Registration Deadline for ACT on Apr 18
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Take Home Take Home InformationInformation
•This PowerPoint Presentation is available online•Handouts
o Family Connectiono Testing Schedule for SAT/ACTo SAT vs. ACT o Brag Sheets o Glossary of Terms
•Evaluation for this event
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NOVA ProgramsNOVA ProgramsPathway ConnectionMs. Amanda Wilder
Dual-EnrollmentThomas Grane
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True True or or FalseFalse??1. The majority of students declare a major going into college.
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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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High School TimelineHigh School Timeline
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Resume/
Portfolio
• Academic and extracurricular awards and recognitions
• Volunteer, paid work, summer trips
• Activities, membership in clubs and positions held
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High School TimelineHigh 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• PSAT’s
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PSAT’sPSAT’s• Sophomore’s and Junior’s only
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SAT Format ChangeSAT Format Change(Spring 2016)(Spring 2016)
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Junior Year - OngoingJunior Year - OngoingBegin 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
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Junior YearJunior 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
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Junior YearJunior YearPlanning Ahead
• Register for one of several SAT, SAT II, or ACT test dates• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) • Letters of Recommendation • Naviance Test Prep• Summer School Registration • NCAA Eligibility –
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
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Summer of Junior YearSummer of Junior Year• SAT prep-course if needed• Continue with college visits• Pursue interests & build your resume• Essay • Common App
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Senior YearSenior 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
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Financial AidFinancial Aid
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Other OptionsOther Options
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• Community College • Pathway to the Baccalaureate• Career Certificates• Associate Degree• Non-Degree Seeking Options
• Gap Year• Work Force• Job Corps• Military
Thank you!Thank you!
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Questions?Questions?
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