Poolesville High School Class of College and Career Planning

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1 Poolesville High School Class of 2016 College and Career Planning

2 Administrative Staff Ms. Deena Levine: Principal Ms. Billie Bradshaw: Assistant Principal, Magnet Coordinator Ms. Jacky Orrence: Assistant Principal Grades 10 and 12 Mr. Richard LaRocca: Assistant Principal Grades 9 and 11

3 School Counseling Staff Counselors: Mr. James Cappuccilli, A-E Ms. Melissa Nagy, F-Ho Ms. Barbara Martin, Hs-M Mr. David Gysberts, Ms. Victoria Lyon, N-To Ms. Sarah Pavlik, Tr-Z Registrar: Rm 51 Ms. Elizabeth Hillard College & Career Information Coordinator Ms. Rosalie DeOto Secretary Ms. Susan Hornburg

4 Agenda Post High School Plans-Where do you go from here? Learning the College Application Process at PHS: Using Naviance, Family Connection Requesting Transcripts Teacher Recommendations Forms The College Essay Requesting SAT/ACT scores Scholarship opportunities

5 Planning For Next Year College? Work? Military? Gap Year? Apprenticeship Program? Not sure? Visit the College and Career Center or your school counselor!

6 The College and Career Center not only for the College bound Military Information Job Information Trade School Information Cosmetology Culinary Schools Computer Training Mechanics Training student

7 Regarding Montgomery College Due date for the Scholars and Macklin Business Institute programs - January, 2016 General admission applications can be completed on a rolling basis Students will take the Accuplacer if the SAT score is not higher than 550 in both critical reading and math, or if the student has not taken the SAT Transfer students may gain admission to College Park after two years at MC with a 3.0 GPA and at least 30 credits earned

8 SAT Subject Tests What are they and who needs to take them? Most colleges do not require subject tests May be used for admission and/or placement When required, most colleges ask for math and one other subject test Check college applications carefully for requirements

9 Finish compiling the College List Include reach, target, and safety schools on the list Consider financial cost, but do not eliminate a school based on cost

10 College Representatives Visiting Poolesville Advertised in English classrooms Naviance, The Family Connection use the sign up feature! The school website under the Career Center news tab

11 Now.The nuts and bolts of the application Process Please don t panic! We are here to help.

12 Organization is Key! What are the deadlines? What are the essay requirements? How many teacher recommendations are needed?

13 Be aware of these college terms: PRIORITY DEADLINE: Students will be considered for every financial aid program for which they may be eligible. (University of Maryland, College Park) EARLY DECISION: A binding commitment. Once admitted, all other applications must be retracted. EARLY ACTION: Admission decisions are made by an early date. ROLLING: An admission decision is made as applications arrive at the college. DEFERRED: A decision on the application is postponed until a later time. The student may, or may not, end up on a waiting list.

14 A bit of application info MCPS does not use class rank. Please indicate that our school system does not rank when asked this question on applications. Grading scale: MCPS uses a 4 point scale. (weighted and unweighted) Senior class size: 297

15 Using Naviance, The Family Connection: College Search and Application Program Web based Students are able to see likelihood of acceptance to a college based on PHS graduates from the last several years. For password help, see CCIC or Registrar. Most college applications are submitted electronically using Naviance including Common Applications

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17 Steps in the electronic application process

18 Step 1: From the PHS Counseling website, log into your Naviance, account. Note the pages on the left with important forms, etc.

19 Step 2: Create a Common Application Account Follow instructions for Common App Matching If not applying to any Common App Schools move to Step 3

20 What is the FERPA Waiver? FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT US Department of Education: It is your decision to waive or not waive your right to read your recommendations.

21 Step 3: Finalize list of Colleges I am thinking about - Includes important deadline and decision information. Then move schools to: Colleges I am applying to Then select your application, deadline and decision type.

22 Step 4: Request Teacher Recommendations through Naviance

23 Step 4: Request recommendations from teachers 4 weeks prior to the deadline Students should speak to their teachers prior to submitting an electronic request for a recommendation For colleges that do not use Naviance, students must give their teachers stamped, addressed envelopes

24 Step 5: Meet with the Registrar (4 weeks prior to the college deadline to officially request the transcript) See Registrar in Room 51 to schedule an appointment Bring Transcript Request Form and Authorization to Release Pupil Records to the meeting. Transcript fees may be paid using the online store, or with check or cash

25 Submit applications online by the deadline It is the student s responsibility to get the application in on time! (electronically, or by mail)

26 Step 6: Request SAT/ACT scores Complete an on-line request for SAT or ACT score reports to be sent directly to the colleges Please note that this step can be completed at any time in the process!

27 To Capture the process Student completes online application through Common App or through College website (non-common App Schools) Student makes request for PHS to send Transcript, School Profile, Magnet Descriptions, Counselor & Teacher Recs through Naviance College Admissions Office Student requests SAT & ACT Scores to be sent by test companies

28 A word about Georgetown If you are applying to Georgetown, please speak with the registrar as there are specific application requirements that the school must follow.

29 The University of Maryland Application November 1 - Priority Deadline for all Honors, Special Programs, and scholarships. Decisions will be released late in January. January 20 - Regular deadline with April 1 release date. (Please don t wait til January!) Maryland s site:

30 Critical Information regarding the UMCP Application Online means through the UMCP system Because MCPS uses Naviance, please indicate that recommenders will submit Offline

31 Step 7: Check with colleges four weeks after the submission deadline to ensure that all materials have been received

32 Documents sent to Colleges by the Registrar: Transcript, which lists courses, grades, and credits for grades 9, 10, and 11, and course titles for grade 12 Counselor recommendation The School Profile which describes PHS Magnet Program Description Mid Year Report if needed Student makes request to registrar in January Common App schools will receive mid-year report automatically

33 Scholarship Applications Register on Fastweb.com Students should frequently check the College/Career Center for new scholarship applications Check with colleges for other scholarship opportunities

34 School Nominated Scholarships and Special Programs Panel NC State University-Park Scholarship interviews Washington University in St. Louis: Danforth Scholars Program University of Virginia: Jefferson Scholars See Ms. Deoto in the CCIC for info! required!

35 Parent Considerations in the Process Discuss guidelines for a realistic college choice (i.e., cost, distance from home) Help keep track of deadlines and requirements Attend Financial Aid Night on 12/9/15 at 7:00 P.M. in the Auditorium Complete the FAFSA early in 2016

36 Additional Student Considerations Please use an appropriate Keep grades up for the second semester to avoid college doubting the acceptance Use social media responsibly!

37 Congratulations! Please contact the school counselor, Registrar, or CCIC for additional support Necessary documents can be found on our school web page: guidance/registrar.aspx