Preparing for Life After High School NORTHUMBERLAND HIGH

Preparing for Life After High School NORTHUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Choose Your Path ● ● ● ● Workforce Military Vocational School On-the job Training Community College 4 year Universities and College Gap Year Something else? It all starts with a plan. The ability to be trained and adapt to new opportunities will be invaluable.

College & Career Activities Worksheet (CCAW) ● ALL seniors planning to apply to any 2 or 4 year colleges or who would like a counselor recommendation for an employer MUST complete a CCAW! ■ The student activities sheet is your first step in building a resume. ■ Your student autobiography gives us great information to write a complete letter of recommendation. ■ A parent/guardian biography offers special tidbits which could make all the difference.

Deadlines for CCAW Early decision/action or December application deadlines: 10/8/2018 All other deadlines: 11/19/2018 REMINDER: Deadlines to turn in the CCW ● You must have the first two pages signed by yourself and your parent/guardian before you turn the entire packet into Mrs. Swann ● Need to change it? Come in! Let us know!

Let’s match the decision type to the definition: Early Decision Typically the latest date you can apply, if admitted you have until the spring to decide if you want to attend. Regular Decision You apply early, if you are admitted, you have until the spring to decide if you want to attend. Early Action You apply early, if you are admitted then you must attend.

Making Your College List Select 3 -6 schools- be sure to select schools from all of the following categories: ❑ Safety schools (1 -2 colleges or universities) ▪ GPA/SAT/ACT above what is typically accepted ❑ Match schools (1 -2 colleges or universities) ▪ GPA/SAT/ACT in line with what is typically accepted ❑ Reach schools (1 -2 colleges or universities) ▪ GPA/SAT/ACT below what is typically accepted

g. 28 -29 p e id u G s ie it n u t r o Use the ECMC Opp res for VA o c s T A S d n a s A P to find G elow for a b e in z a g a m e h t n schools! (Click o direct link) Board e g e ll o C e s u ls o o h For non-VA Sc recard or the o c S e g e ll o C , h c r College Sea d search n a e it s b e w ’s y it s r college/ unive “School Profile”

Let’s match the decision type to the definition: Reach Match Safety Your grades and test scores are below what the school typically admits, but it is a school you would love to attend. Your grades and scores are right what this school wants. You are a good match for the majority of students there, and this is one of your favorite colleges considered. Your credentials clearly place you above their typical scores. and it is a school you would attend. These schools may offer you a competitive financial aid package or scholarship, or offer an admission to an honors program.

College Adviser Support ● Make an appointment with Ms. Madler ○ ○ Email: mmadler@nucps. net Stop by Counseling Office and sign up in person ● Receive Ms. Madler’s college and deadline reminders! ○ Remind: Text “@nucps 2019” to 81010 ● Attend College Info Sessions at NHS ○ List of visiting schools is on school counseling bulletin board outside College & Career Lab!

TRANSCRIPTS Transcripts record every high school class you’ve attempted and every final grade you’ve earned towards your high school diploma. Transcripts are utilized by the armed services, potential employers and colleges to rate/compare and evaluate students. Today You Will Receive a Copy of your Transcript REVIEW YOUR TRANSCRIPT! PLEASE SEE YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR IF CORRECTIONS NEED TO BE MADE!!! A-K L-Z Ms. Kitchen Ms. Henry

Requesting Your Transcript ● Common Application/Coalition schools: ○ ○ We submit it for you! Invite your school counselor to submit this information for every school you plan to apply to through the Common Application. ■ MUST BE CURRENT SCHOOL COUNSELOR! We are the only ones with access to current transcripts to upload. ● All other colleges, employers & NCAA Clearinghouse: ○ ○ YOU are responsible for requesting your official high school transcript for all non-Common Application schools. How? ■ Parchment account!

If my transcript destination is a Common App or Coalition school, who is responsible for sending my transcript? Me Through Parchment My School Counselor

Using Parchment. com ● You will create your Parchment account with info in your folder. ○ https: //www. parchment. com/register ● You will use your Parchment. com account to: ○ Request a free official copy of your transcript for any non. Common Application or non-Coalition college/university ○ Request a free copy of your official transcript for your records or any scholarship or job application.

Troubleshooting Parchment Accounts ● No one else is allowed to have access to your Parchment account. ● If you have issues with your Parchment account, you will: ○ Contact Parchment’s support team directly ○ Contact Mrs. Holly Swann, in house Parchment expert ■ hswann@nucps. net

If the destination for my transcript is NOT on Common App or Coalition, who is responsible for sending my transcript? Me Through Parchment My School Counselor

FAQs ● The NHS School Profile will be sent with every transcript. ● NHS uses EXACT rank of students. ● NHS GPA Scale is a 4. 0

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ●Apply for FAFSA: opens October 1, 2018 ○ EVERYONE should complete the FAFSA 2019 -20 ○ College financial aid offices rely on information from the FAFSA to award merit-based scholarships, financial aid, grants, work-study, and other types of scholarships/awards. ○ You and your fam will need: Your social security #, 2017 federal income tax returns, W-2 s, and other records of income earned ■ ■ ○ We have a FAFSA NIGHT AT NHS! October 8 during Parent-Teacher Conferences 2 -6 pm

Rappahannock Community College ● Steps to attend RCC ○ Contact Ms. Madler and she will help you with the following: i. PVCC application completion ii. Making sure your financial aid is in place (opened October 1 st, 2018) 1. FAFSA 2. RCC Scholarships ○ We can also help you!

Considering a career in the military? ● Military Recruiters ○ Visit NHS often during lunch ○ You will need to speak with these recruiters if you are interested in a military career. ● ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) ○ Recruiters can register you to take the ASVAB ○ Qualifies you for military services and determines which branch of the military you are able to enter ○ DATE TBA! ● GI Bill ○ This benefit is designed to help servicemembers and eligible veterans cover the costs associated with getting an education or training. ■ Books, Tuition, & Cost of Living Stipend

Workforce ● Resume ● Recommendations / References ● Spring Workshops Available ● Career Interest Inventories ○ www. VAWizard. org

Tips to Avoid Senioritis ● ● ● Work hard in your classes all year Keep your attendance on point Remember the student code of conduct Strive towards a post-grad goal Seek help from your senior support team

Questions? What a re the first s teps f Are there fee waivers available? or join ing th e milit How do I know if a sc ary? hool is a good match ? t e for me? y T A /S T C A e h t n e k a t aven’t What if I h e What’s th itin trick for wr t rec? c e r i be a d o t k s a ld I u o h s Who How do I enroll at R CC? to colleg e, does th e CCW ap ply to me ? UPCOMING EVENTS: ● How do I apply / qualify for scholarships? What’s the deal with RCC Guaranteed Admission Agreements? How do I send my SAT/ACT scores? If I’m not applying y? essa e g e l l o c d o g a go October 8, 2 -6 pm ○ FAFSA Night at NHS during Parent Teacher Conferences How many colleges should I apply to?