Beyond High SchoolThe Road to Your Success

Senior Presentation

September, 2017

What you get by achieving your goals is not as

important as what you become by achieving

your goals. Zig Zigler

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rs Mrs. Malone B.A. Business Administration

Oglethorpe U.

Masters of Education in

Counselor Education, VA Tech

Mr. Brier B.S. Human Development and Family Studies

Penn State

Masters of Science

School Counseling, U. Of Scranton

Mrs. Pomfret B.A. Sociology

College of William & Mary

Masters of Education

School Counseling, GMU

Mr. Dickerson B.A. Psychology

University of Virginia

Masters of Education

School Counseling, JMU

Mr. Merkel B.A. Management

U of Indiana

Masters in Counseling Psychology, U. of San

Diego

Mr. Sission B.A. Psychology

Indiana U. of PA

Masters of Education Counselor Education,

Indiana U. of PA

Mr. O’Brien B.S. Business Administration

U of Pittsburgh

Masters in School Counseling,

Trinity Washington U.

Mrs. Smith B.S. Family & Consumer Science Ed

Campbell U.

Masters of Education in School Counseling,

Campbell U.

Mrs. Nguyen B.A. Psychology/Criminal Justice

Radford University

Masters of Education

Counseling & Development, GMU

Mrs. Bridges B.S. Psychology

GMU

Masters of Education in

Counselor Education, VA Tech

Ms. Byrne (Director) B.A. Psychology

State U. of NY at Geneseo

Masters of Education Counseling &

Development, GMU

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Options:

4 Year College/UniversityPublic vs. Private

2 Year CollegeREAL College

Guaranteed admissions to 4 year colleges

Save $$$$

NOVA - #1 school attended by BHS students

Options:

Apprenticeships

Trade Schools

Military (ROTC in college)

College

Two-year/Community College Four-year College/University

Associates degree/certificate

programs

Bachelor’s degree

All applicants admitted Competitive/Selective admissions

Placement Test (English/Math or

SAT/ACT)

Results determine readiness

course

SAT/ACT

Lower costs Costs include

tuition/room/board/fees

Smaller Class Sizes On-campus living

Flexible Schedule (ex. Working) Distance/Travel from home

Transfer agreements with public

four-year schools (Start as a

Junior)

Actions to take!Attend College Campus Visits and College

Rep Visits at Battlefield

Use Family Connection and other available

resources:

https://www.khanacademy.org/college-

careers-more/college-admissions

Actions to take!Research colleges on Family Connection (SUPER MATCH)

Major

Location

Campus Size (Class size & Professor accessibility)

Campus Diversity & Affiliations

Campus Support Services (tutoring, counseling,

accommodations

Cost (including room and board) NOT including Books!

In State vs. Out of State Tuition

Public costs per year vs. Private costs per year

How many do I apply to?

Make a list of at least 3-5 colleges:

1 “Reach” or “Dream”

2 “Would Be Happy” Target Schools

1 “Safety School”

College Application Process: Main Components

Advice from Sal at Khan Academy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuShH

DFBiE8

Application- On the college website or

Common Application

Transcript

Essays/Personal Statement

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College Application Process: Main Components

Letters of Recommendation

Secondary School Report

College Admission Test Scores:

SAT/ACT/Subject Tests

FAFSA- Financial Aid

Scholarship Opportunities

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Visit college’s website- click “APPLY NOW”-

create account to apply on college’s website or

you will be directed to the Common Application

or Coalition Application

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The Application

The Common Application (Common App):

Create Common Application Account (if required by

college)

YOU MUST COMPLETE:

Name – must match your name at BHS

High School Demographic Info

Common App FERPA waiver (MUST SIGN Online in

application)

Add colleges that you are applying to

BHS Teachers/Counselors complete forms via Family

Connection

MATCH Common App to Family Connection: Type your

Common App email address into the “Match” field in Family

Connection @BFHScounseling

Coalition Option/Reqhttp://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/members.html

Some colleges include:

• UVA

• VA Tech

• Mary Washington

• American University

• Brown University

• William & Mary

• JMU

• Penn State

• Ohio State

• Columbia

Types of Admission Decisions

Regular Decision: Students submit applications by

the deadline (usually Jan-Feb) and receive decision in

early spring.

Rolling Admission: applications are reviewed

continually

Early Action: Non-binding; students submit

applications early (usually Nov. 1) and receive the

decision early (usually Dec. 15).

Early Decision: Binding agreement; students agree

to attend the college if accepted and withdraw all

other college applications.@BFHScounseling

Where do I get these items from?

Student Requests from BHS Request From Other

Organization

Transcript: BHS will provide the

following

SAT Scores- collegeboard.org

Secondary School Report ACT Scores- ACT.org

School Profile AP Scores- collegeboard.org

Transcript w/ Grades Dual Enrollment Transcript-

NOVAwww.nvcc.edu/transcripts/

As Requested by Nov 15th:

Counselor Recommendation

As Requested: Teacher

recommendations

Other important info for my

application, where do I find it???

ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT!

Class Rank

GPA

Class Size

Advanced Course Work: DE, AP, Weighted courses

“Weight” or “Half” next to the grade, has “+” in front of

course title

Counselor contact information

BHS web site or counselor FC page

To request a Transcript: 15 school days to process request once you:

Complete ALL Steps:

1. BHS FERPA form- submit to counseling secretary

2. Electronic request in Family Connection

3. “Transcript Request Form”

4. Submit form & necessary payment to the counseling

secretary

Transcripts:

Scholarship, NCAA, and first 3 transcripts

are free. Any additional are $5.00 each.

Secondary school report is automatically

completed with each transcript

Mid year transcripts will be automatically

sent in the February.

Essays & Personal Statementshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdE

Letters of Recommendation

Check admissions requirements- How many

do I need? – Reqd. vs. optional

Speak to your teacher IN PERSON &

provide a resume

Send electronic request in Family

Connection to your teacher for each school

@BFHScounseling

Letters of Recommendation

Teachers will send letters & common app form

directly to colleges through Family Connection

= letter must be mailed, provide teacher with

stamped/addressed envelope

Unique Situations: Va Tech (1 with transcript) &

JMU (put teacher email in application)

Recommenders outside BHS: Community members

(must be mailed by community member) Gov School

professors- place request in Family Connection.

@BFHScounseling

COSTS

VA Public

College

Tuition

2016-

2017

Books not

included

Source: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia SCHEV

$ Financial Aid & Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

List in Family Connection

Check with college financial aid and scholarship office

Ask around – business, organizations

Online searches

Micro-Scholarships Raise.Me

FINANCIAL AID:

FAFSA –available October 1st, 2017

Free government application

Financial Aid Night, October 5th

at 7:00 p.m. BHS Auditorium

Work Study

www.fafsa.ed.gov

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Have questions???

AVOID THE LONG LINES IN COUNSELINGTurn in “transcript request forms” during your lunch

period

Have question for a counselor?- meet us in the commons

the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month for “Talk to Me

Tuesday”

Email your counselor with quick questions

Plan ahead! Do not wait for deadlines to approach!

Students should be contacting their counselor with

questions (parents are not applying to college)

That’s great and all, but…

What if College Isn’t

For Me?

Career & Trade Schools

For Additional Information:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/home.htm

“There are an estimated 30 million jobs that

pay at least $55,000 per year and don’t

require a bachelor’s degree.”Source PBS Newshour

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FOR VIDEO

Apprenticeships

What are they?The Virginia Department of Labor Defines them as:

“The Virginia Registered Apprenticeship is a training system that produces highly skilled workers to meet the demands of employers competing in a global economy, through a combination of on-the-job training and theoretical classroom instruction. It is a "win-win" approach to workforce development for more than 13,000 apprentices (employees) throughout the Commonwealth.

It’s on the job training, learning from someone who is already qualified in the field.

For additional information go to:http://www.doli.virginia.gov/apprenticeship/registered_apprenticeship.html

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Military

Sign up for the ASVAB with your counselor

October 26th 7:30am auditorium

Start researching branches/careers

http://todaysmilitary.com/

Words of Wisdom

&

Next Steps

EthicsAvoid the temptation to cheat, copy, and plagiarize

Be truthful on all college/scholarship/career

applications

Employers and admissions officers do look at Facebook

and other social media sites. Be careful what you

say!

Professional email address: First impressions are

important! @BFHScounseling

Important DatesSenior Parent Night @ BHS: September 18th at 7pm

auditorium

ASVAB Career/Aptitude Assessment: Register with your

counselor by October 6th, Test Date October 27th at

7:30am

Request Counselor Letter of Recommendation:

Deadline is November 15th

Financial Aid Night @ BHS: October 5th 7:00pm

auditorium @BFHScounseling

Important DatesCollege Fairs:

September 25th: 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Osbourne Park High School

October 12th: 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Freedom High School

October 15th: 7:30 – 9:30 pm at Fair Oaks Mall

October 16th: 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Hayfield Secondary School

November 5th: 12:30 – 4:00 pm at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.

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Prior to meeting with your counselor

Complete “Senior Needs Survey”#1 Step in application process:

This will help your counselor support you in the

application process and complete the Secondary

School Report with your personal information.

Family Connection-> About Me tab -> left column

You will have your Senior Meeting with your

counselor after your Family Connection lesson.

Who is my counselor? Natalie Malone A-Bt

Mark Brier Bu-Dem

Megan Pomfret Den-Gran

Mark Dickerson Grao-J

Scott Merkel K-Man

Matt Sisson Mao-N

Chris O’Brien O-Rom

Vanessa Smith Ron-Te

Elle Nguyen Th-Z

Alissa Bridges College/Career

SENIOR VISITS- starts next week!

Through Government classes over the next 3 weeks

Don’t have Government at BHS- your counselor will

call you down separately

During this visit:

Discuss your post-high school plans

Receive a copy of your transcript

Review your high school graduation requirements

Answer any questions and provide academic/career

counseling

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