Post Secondary Planning

for SeniorsLCHS School Counseling

Department

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Before You Apply...

Research Post-Secondary Options• What are your options?– 4 year/ 2 year college– Military– Employment , Apprenticeships and Internships

• Explore Family Connections• Default Log-in Information:

– E-mail: STUDENT ID NUMBER– Password: STUDENT ID NUMBER

• Use your resources:– Visit Mr. West in the Career Center (room 111)– Talk to teachers, staff members and other adults

What to Look for in a College• Size

• Cost– Public v. Private

• Location– Instate v. Out-of-State– Setting

• Special Programs and Extracurricular Activities

• Specialty Schools (i.e. military, art, etc.)

Remember College Visits in the Spring are not excused absences for Seniors

What are Colleges Looking For?

• Strong transcripts– GPA

– Strength of Program

– Trends

• Standardized Test Scores

• Recommendations

• Essays

• Extracurricular Activities

Creating Your College List• Applying to 5 – 6 schools is recommended

**Remember you can only go to one**

• Diversify your list– Reach School vs. Range School vs. “Safety” School

• Northern Virginia Community College– PATHWAY TO A BACCALAUREATE– Guaranteed Admissions Agreements

There are no Guarantees – Anything can happen

HOW TO COMPLETE YOURCOLLEGE APPLICATION

THE PROCESS…

THE COLLEGE APPLICATION

PROCESS

APPLYING

TRANSCRIPTS/ LETTERS OF RECEntrance Exams

APPLYReview the PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS for

each post-secondary school – This information is available through the Office

of Undergraduate Admissions

Complete the APPLICATION for each college– On-line v. paper applications– Payment options

ESSAYS

Identifying Information

Application Due DateProgress of Application

$3.00 Fee for each Transcript

Signatures (Parent Signature required if under 18)

Reminders

The Transcript Release/ApplicationChecklist Form

Counselor Recommendations• Insight forms and resume need only be

submitted once• Insight forms are available on the LCHS

Guidance website or on Family Connections

Teacher Recommendations• Only required if letters need to be sent

with transcript

Components of the Transcript Release/ApplicationChecklist Form

Requesting Transcripts & Letters of Recommendation

Complete the Transcript Release/Application Checklist Form

– This form is your directions to us for completing your application

– 1 Form per Transcript – BE THOROUGH!

Talk to teachers/counselors/community members about RECOMMENDATIONS

Deadlines for Requesting Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation

We require 10 school days to process all requestsApplication Due Date Deadline to Request Transcripts

October 1 September 17October 15 October 1November 1 October 17November 15 October 31December 1 November 17December 15 December 1All January Deadlines December 5February 1 January 16February 15 February 2

**Remember a complete request includes:Transcript Release form/College Application Checklist for each college app.$3.00 Fee for the official transcriptInsight forms/Resume, if requesting a counselor’s letter of recommendationSupplemental materials (i.e. Secondary School Report)

College Entrance Exams

SATs and ACTs– REGISTER for tests• SAT’s @ LCHS on December 6th

– Deadline to register Nov. 6th

• SATs v. ACTs • SAT II’s

– SEND SCORES to colleges you are applying to **LCHS does not report scores to colleges**

Pay Attention to Dates and Deadlines

• SATs & ACTs

• LCPS College Fair – September 28th @ Rock Ridge High School

• Upcoming College Visits in the Career Center– See Family Connection

Upcoming Opportunities

Upcoming OpportunitiesApplication Workshops

Your opportunity to get extra help on applications and ask questions

*Oct. 4th – SATURDAY workshop, parents and students welcome*Oct. 24th – Learn more about alternative options: Military, Apprenticeships, Employment

Date Lab Time Counselor

October 4th 1309:00-12:00 Mrs. Nagurny

SATURDAY Mrs. Rowley

October 9th 1078:00 – 8:45 Mr. Croyle

11:20 – 12:06 Mrs. Dunn

October 16th 1078:00 – 8:45 Mr. Croyle

11:20 – 12:06 Mrs. Dunn

October 20th 107 4:00-4:45 Mr. Croyle

October 24th 1078:00 – 8:45 Mr. Lesher

11:20 – 12:06 Mr. West & Mr. Croyle

October 30th 1078:00 – 8:45 Mrs. Rowley

11:20 – 12:06 Mr. Lesher

Upcoming Opportunities

• On-Site Application Reviews:– Radford University - Dec. 2nd @1:30 PM• Have all application materials submitted by Nov. 14th

• Pathways to the Baccalaureate– October 3rd and 22nd during Raider Rally

• Parent Information Nights– Senior Parent Night – Oct. 1st @7:00 PM– Financial Aid Night – Dec. 10th @7:00 PM

What's Next?

• Your counselor will be sending for you during school for your “senior interview”

• If you are planning to apply early decision or you are ready to go – contact your counselor

Remember:Throughout the process -

Communicate with all parties involved

Keep Checking Family Connections

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