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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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