seniors: planning for life after high school!
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Seniors:Planning for Life After High School!
Agenda
Options for Life After High School - Review
The College Application & Briar Woods High School Procedures
Advice & Information
Materials
NACAC Guide
An “Electronic-Index” will be emailed to you– Links to forms and resources
BWHS Website– “College & Career Guidance” Page
Let your counselor know if you need hard-copies
BWHS COLLEGE INFORMATION ELECTRONIC INDEX - SENIORS GENERAL INFORMATION Profile: This document lists data including, but not limited to, LCPS grading scales, BWHS contact information, course level descriptions, and AP program overview. Information for College Applications: This document lists several important pieces of information that you will probably need for your college applications. REQUIRED FORMS Transcript Release Form: Use this form to have your transcript sent to colleges, universities, and scholarship programs. Students are charged $3.00 per request. Senior Information Packet: Complete this packet and provide to your guidance counselor. It will help them write your letter of recommendation. HELPFUL WORKSHEETS & RESOURCES College Application Checklist : Use a checklist for each college you apply to. This will help you keep track of all the different pieces of your application. College Visit Worksheet: Use this worksheet to keep track of what you like and dislike about every college you visit. If you don't use a worksheet like this, you will get details about each of the colleges you visit mixed up. Trust us! College Essay: Use this resource to help you write your essays. College Interviews: Use this resource to help prepare for interviews. Sample Resume: Use these templates to help you create a resume to highlight your accomplishments. College Application Calendar: Use this CollegeBoard resource to help stay on track during your senior year. Questions to ask College Representatives: Going to the college fair or visiting a college? Don't know what to ask college reps? Use these questions to help you get the most out of your visit. Financial Aid Primer: Basic overview of financial aid. What it is and where to get it. Virginia Colleges & Universities: Helpful lists, links, and maps of Virginia Colleges and Universities. TESTING INFORMATION SAT and ACT information and dates. SAT and ACT Concordance Table: Compare the scores between these two tests. SAT Last Minute Tips: Review these tips to help you perform at your best on test day!
Options for Life After High School
Trade-schools/Apprenticeships
Military
Community College
4-Year College or University
College Degrees
College Degrees– Associates Degree: 2-year degree (typically
earned at a community college or a junior college)– Bachelor’s Degree: 4-year degree– Master’s Degree: Typically 2 additional years after
earning a bachelors– Doctoral Degrees & Professional Degrees: PHD,
JD, MD, DC
Community College
Community College– Certificate programs– 2-Year Associates Degree– First year or two of a 4-Year Bachelors degree
Community College
Benefits of community college– NOVA is one of the best community colleges in
the country– Relatively inexpensive– Close to home– A “small step” into higher education– Usually “open” admissions
Community College
NOVA’s Guaranteed Admissions (incomplete list)– Christopher Newport University– George Mason University– George Washington University– Georgetown University– James Madison University– Liberty University– Longwood University
Community College
NOVA’s Guaranteed Admissions (incomplete list)– Marymount University– Norfolk State University– Old Dominion University– Radford University– University of Mary Washington– University of Virginia– Virginia Tech
Community College
Pathways Program – Apply in November– Start at NOVA– Transition to a 4-year university– Individual meetings with NOVA Pathways
counselors– Assistance applying for financial aid– Early placement testing and priority course
registration– No minimum GPA required to apply
College Visits at BWHS
College representative visits to BWHS– Sign-up in the Career Center or electronically using
Family Connection– Limit visits to 5– Avoid missing the same class twice– Your teacher is not obligated to release you from
class There is no substitute for a campus visit as a
way to assess a school
College Admissions Testing
College testing– SAT Reasoning Test (admissions)– ACT (admissions)– SAT Subject Tests (typically for placement)
Register now!!! The Loudoun test sites fill up quickly
CollegeBoard SAT Course Online
The Application “Folder” –The Magnificent Seven
1. Application
2. Essay
3. Student Resume
4. Secondary School Report
5. Test Scores
6. Transcript
7. Letter/s of Recommendation
The Application
Most applications are submitted electronically over the internet
Print and review before submitting it! Seniors are responsible for completing and
submitting their own applications (not mom & dad!)
Seniors should make copies of all applications they submit
Many colleges use the “Common Application”
The Application
Seniors are responsible for being aware of application deadlines (see NACAC Guide)– Regular Admission – traditional deadline– Early Decision – binding– Early Action – non-binding– Rolling Admission – applications accepted based
on space availability until the institution is “full”
The Application “Folder”
1. Application
2. Essay
3. Student Resume
4. Secondary School Report
5. Test Scores
6. Transcript
7. Letter/s of Recommendation
The Essay
Not all colleges require an essay Most essays are submitted electronically
along with the application Seniors should make sure they are
understand the essay topic Seniors are advised to print out and review
(with help!) their essays before sending them
The Essay
English teachers are more than happy to help students with essays; some teachers incorporate this into their curriculum
Seniors should save all essays because they may be modified and reused – but be careful
Essay resources – BWHS library, BWHS Career Center, public library, book store, internet
The Application “Folder”
1. Application
2. Essay
3. Student Resume
4. Secondary School Report
5. Test Scores
6. Transcript
7. Letter/s of Recommendation
Student Resume
Many colleges accept student resumes Resumes are usually sent to the college
electronically along with the application and essay
Resumes can highlight your accomplishment both in and outside of school
An effective resume is EASY TO READ!
Student Resume
Use resume templates and samples to format your own
Information on resumes must be 100% accurate
Use email, Facebook, MySpace, etc. appropriately (if you wouldn’t put it on a resume…)
The Application “Folder”
1. Application
2. Essay
3. Student Resume
4. Secondary School Report
5. Test Scores
6. Transcript
7. Letter/s of Recommendation
Secondary School Report
Some colleges provide the student with a Secondary School Report form for the counselor to complete and send in
We will send a comprehensive “universal” Secondary School Report for all students
The Application “Folder”
1. Application
2. Essay
3. Student Resume
4. Secondary School Report
5. Test Scores
6. Transcript
7. Letter/s of Recommendation
Test Scores
Seniors are responsible for determining the tests needed for the colleges they are applying to– SAT Reasoning Test (typically for
determining admissions)– ACT (typically for determining admissions)– SAT Subject Tests (typically used for
placement)
Test Scores
Seniors are responsible for having their test scores sent to the colleges they are applying to
Requests are made directly through the CollegeBoard or ACT; BWHS nor LCPS send test scores
Seniors can request their scores be sent when they take the tests; or they can have their scores sent after the test date by contacting the CollegeBoard or ACT (for a fee)
The Application “Folder”
1. Application
2. Essay
3. Student Resume
4. Secondary School Report
5. Test Scores
6. Transcript
7. Letter/s of Recommendation
The Transcript
Seniors must submit a Transcript Release Form signed by a parent. Forms can be obtained in guidance and are online
Seniors must submit the form in person to the counselor (along with the Secondary School Report if required)
BRIAR WOODS HIGH SCHOOL
REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS TO BE SENT TO A COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY OR PROGRAM
I hereby request that a transcript of the scholastic records of
Student’s Name
be sent to the following college/university or program:
College/University or Program Address Deadline Date of
Request Date
Processed
Type of Admissions (please check one):
____Regular Decision ____Early Decision ____Early Action ____Rolling
Have you submitted an application to this college/university or program? ___ Yes ___ No Does this college/university require a counselor Letter of Recommendation? ___ Yes ___ No If so, have you completed a Senior Information Packet? ___ Yes ___ No Have you attached $3.00 for this request? ___ Yes ___ No
Scores on the SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement Exams are sent directly from the College
Board or ACT at the request of the student. Briar Woods does not send test scores.
Please allow 2 weeks to process your transcript request.
Student’s Name — PRINT or TYPE Student’s Signature Parent’s Name — PRINT or TYPE Parent’s Signature
The Transcript
We ask that seniors submit transcript requests a minimum of two weeks before the college application deadline (last year we sent over 3000 transcripts)
We track the process date and send date – posted on Family Connection
The Transcript
We include a school profile with transcript Transcript requests must be made before
December 1st in order to be sent before winter break
All LCPS student’s are charged $3.00 per transcript
The Transcript
Please only request transcripts to be sent to colleges you are actually applying to
There are no costs for mid-year and end-of-year transcripts
The Transcript
In November, LCPS plans to move from mailing hard-copy transcripts, profiles, and counselor letters of recommendation to using a service called National Transcript Center
No cost to student and parents Faster for colleges Increased “tracking” abilities for high schools
The Application “Folder”
1. Application
2. Essay
3. Student Resume
4. Secondary School Report
5. Test Scores
6. Transcript
7. Letter/s of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation
Counselor Letter– If a senior needs a letter of recommendation from the
counselor, he/she can request it when he/she requests the transcript
– Every senior will be provided with a Senior Information Packet to be turned into the counselor
– The Senior Information Packet is posted online and contains a parent “brag” section
– The counselor will “send” the letter with the transcript
Letters of Recommendation
Teacher Letter:– If a letter of recommendation is requested from a
teacher, the senior should make the request directly to the teacher and provide the teacher with a postage-paid envelope addressed to the college
– Think about who you are asking… they may need more time!
Letters of Recommendation
Seniors should allow counselors and teachers a minimum of two weeks to write a letter
Please only request letters to be sent to schools you are actually applying to
If you send more letters than the college requests, you can’t control which ones they choose to read
The Application “Folder” - Summary
1. Senior submits application electronically to the college2. Senior submits the essay electronically to the college (if there is one)3. Senior may submit the resume electronically to the college
4. Senior has test scores sent directly to the college by the SAT (CollegeBoard) or the ACT
5. Senior meets with counselor directly to request a transcript by submitting a Transcript Release Form
6. Senior may submit Secondary School Report (if provided by the college) when they meet with the counselor
7. Senior may request letter of recommendation (if needed) from their counselor and/or teachers
Keeping Sane!!!
Complete one college application “folder” at a time
Trying to work on several applications at once = confusion for all!
Use a checklist for each application
College Application Checklist College: ________________________________________ Application Due Date: _____________________________
Check When
Complete
Task Date Completed
I have completed the online application
I have completed the essay (if necessary)
I have provided my counselor with the secondary school report form (if the college provides one)
I have requested that my SAT or ACT send my scores to the college
I have completed and turned in a transcript release form to my counselor – in person
I have requested a letter of recommendation from:
Keeping Sane!!!
Complete applications one at a time– One by Halloween– One by Thanksgiving– The rest by Winter Break
Pay attention to deadlines!
Interviews
Some colleges interview applicants Process, procedures, and guidelines vary
Communication/Follow-Up
Students and parents can log onto Family Connection to view transcript send dates
We automatically send mid-year transcripts to the colleges our students apply to (no cost)
Final transcripts are sent to the colleges our students plan to attend (no cost)
The infamous “we didn’t get your transcript” postcard or email
Some Advice
HAVE FUN!
Upcoming Dates
Senior presentations – This week
Senior/counselor meetings begin next week
LCPS College Fair – September 25 at 4:00pm-5:30pm & 6:30pm-8:00pm, SBHS
Junior College Information Night – October 18 at 7:00pm
Financial Aid Night – December, date TBA
HAVE A GREAT SENIOR YEAR!!
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