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Presentation

Department of Student Services

Hayfield Secondary School

Let’s Get Started

Mr. Alfonso Smith, Director of Student Services

Counselor Introductions Ms. Erin Crowley, A-Bq Mrs. Kellie Rodriguez-Lee, Br-E Mr. Eric Williams, F-H Mrs. Meredith Ayala, I-Mb Dr. Georgia Arrington, Mc-Pq Ms. Nicole Moniz, Pr-S Mr. Corey Gilmore, T-Z

Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s Degree Two Year Colleges – Associate’s DegreeProfessional Technical SchoolsMilitary OptionsApprenticeship ProgramsGap YearWorkforce

Post Secondary Options

Mr. Chris CarlAssistant Director of AdmissionsUniversity of Mary Washington

Advice from the College ADMISSIONS Side

Regina SandersPathway Counselor

Pathway to the Baccalaureate

Pathway to the Baccalaureate

What is Pathway to the Baccalaureate? How do you become a part of the program? Benefits to the program in high school and at

NOVA. What are Guaranteed Admissions agreements? Being in Pathway does not bind you to have to

attend NOVA. The application deadline is November 6, 2015. Ms. Sanders will be at Hayfield on Fridays in

Madison Hall starting at the end of October. Time: 8:30am to 3pm

Pathway to the Baccalaureate

Counselor & StudentAdvising

Graduation Requirements Course Credits Review SOL Credits Review

Graduation Notification Agreements Will be mailed to parents

Postsecondary Goals – College and Career Counseling G.P.A. SAT / ACT

Individual Senior Meetings

Graduation Notification Agreement

Applying for College

Application Secondary School Report Transcripts Standardized Test Scores Essays or Personal Statement- if required Letter(s) of Recommendation- if required Resume and other supplemental information Application Fee (limited fee waivers

available)

COMPONENTS OF COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

First three transcripts will be sent free of charge. Additional copies cost $5.00 per transcript. Make checks payable to Hayfield Secondary School.

Must include two first class letter stamps for each application.

Submit transcript request forms to the counselor.

Deadlines – typically 2 weeks notice

Transcript Requests

Supplemental Information about the student within the context of Hayfield

HSS will use the “NACAC Secondary School Report” form for all colleges

Secondary School Reports

Student Information FormParent Brag Sheet (optional)Resume or Student Activity FormGive at least two weeks’ notice to

counselors to complete recommendation – however, the earlier the better!!

Letter of Recommendation - Counselor

Give at least three weeks noticeGive teacher stamped – addressed

envelope for teacher to mail directly** Virginia Tech will only accept one letter, must be submitted along with the transcript (teachers can email letters to counselors)

Online submission – varies by school

Letter of Recommendation - Teacher

If student has free or reduced lunch

NACAC Fee Waiver Form – student can fill out a blanket form with counselor

Fee Waivers

Official copy of scores are sent by College Board or ACT

Counselors do not send test scoresGo online to request scores to be

sent – www.collegeboard.org or www.actstudent.org

SAT and ACT

Send Completed Application (electronic or paper)

Application FeeRequest SAT scores from College Board or ACT

scores from ACT– allow 4 weeks. Do NOT request rush delivery.

Provide Counselor… (allow at least 2 weeks notice) Transcript Request Form (signed by parent) Stamps and money, if applicable Secondary School Report Student/Parent Information (only for rec letter) Activity Record or Resume (only for rec letter)

Student Responsibility

Meets with students and discuss Post-Secondary Options

Sends: Transcript/ School Profile Secondary School Report Fee Waiver (if applicable and requested) Recommendation Letter (if requested)

Counselor Responsibility

Supplemental Forms

Paying for College

Scholarships Listed on Family Connection- read directions carefully College –specific scholarships- consult college’s

website Free Application for Federal Student Aid –

FAFSA.GOV Fill out anytime AFTER January 1, 2016, deadlines vary Submit using 2014 tax forms- don’t wait to do 2015

taxes! CSS/Profile- SOME colleges

Extra form required by these VA colleges: U. of Virginia, William & Mary, U. of Richmond, and Washington & Lee

Can fill out starting October 1

Financial Options

Scholarship, Financial Aid, FAFSA & CSS/Profile Workshops- Translators available at some

Fliers in your packet FAFSA help sessions begin in January

2016 Look for the Career Center Newsletter

with updates

Financial Aid Help

Know EARLY Submission deadlines for college applications

Know final deadlines for college applications

Know scholarship deadlinesKnow Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile deadlines- varies by college

Words of Advice

All acceptances are PROVISIONAL dependent upon final grades

Students should complete their own application.

Be supportive; however college choice should be the right “fit” for the student--not the parent!

Contact your student’s counselor for support

Words of Advice

Follow Ms. Ferguson at:Career Center YouTube Channel:

www.youtube.com/hayfieldcareercenter

On Twitter: @hawkcounseling

Career Center Specialist

Sign up for college visits to the Career Center

Scholarship searchScattergramsDocument libraryTranscript mailing verification

Family Connection

Yearbook

All Night Grad Party

Additional Speakers

Thank you for coming! We look forward to a great year with

your student!

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