2. WELCOME TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR!!

3. ASK YOURSELF NOW! WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?? WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE?? HOW DO YOU WANT TO LIVE??

4.  College search tool  College planning tool  Scholarship Information  College Visit Information  College Application tracking  Transcript Request tool A great tool for all seniors to use for post high school planning!!

5.  To log in to Naviance:  Go to the OPHS website. Click “School Counseling” on the left hand side of the page. Click on the “Family Connection” http://osbournparkhs.schools.pwcs.edu/modules/cms/ pages.phtml?pageid=261554&sessionid=3aa8a9a16849397 51636d531c6b4d6ce&sessionid=3aa8a9a1684939751636d5 31c6b4d6ce http://osbournparkhs.schools.pwcs.edu/modules/cms/ pages.phtml?pageid=261554&sessionid=3aa8a9a16849397 51636d531c6b4d6ce&sessionid=3aa8a9a1684939751636d5 31c6b4d6ce  Your user id is your student number  Your password is your birthdate, six digits DD/MM/YR  After you login in the first time, change your passcode and write it down in a safe place. ALL transcripts must be requested through Naviance.

6.  College visits start September __so begin to sign up today! When you sign up for a college visit you will need to print you own pass and show it to your teacher to be dismissed from class. Dismissal is at your teacher’s discretion.

7.  Login to the Naviance website  Select the “colleges” tab  Click the “transcript” link on the left hand side of the page.  You must select the type of application you are submitting (eg early decision, regular). Then select the name of the college you wish to apply to.  Click “Request Transcript”  You must submit a signed parental consent form before you will be able to request transcripts

8. Naviance Handout.pdf

9.  If you are applying to a school that uses the Common Application, be sure to sign the FERPA waiver within the online application, this will enable the counselor to complete all reference forms required

10.  Request for Letter of Recommendation.pdf Request for Letter of Recommendation.pdf

11.  Know application deadlines  Know application fees  Know financial aid deadlines

12.  Test dates for ACT: Oct. 25th, Dec. 13th, Feb 7th.  Test dates for SAT: Oct. 11th, Nov. 8 th Dec. 6th  Test Registration Fee Waivers- See your counselor

13.  FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid  www.fafsa.ed.gov  Scholarships – merit & need based  Make personal accounts on: www.fastweb.com

14.  Division I – 16 core classes, sliding gpa  Division II – 14 core classes, 2.0 gpa  Clearinghouse website  https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/comm on/ https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/comm on/  VHSL- 5 classes **must pass with minimum 2 “Cs” & 3”Ds”

15.  Patriot HS- Sept. 29 th 7 pm  Woodbridge HS- Oct. 22 nd 6 pm

16.  Northern Virginia Community College Apply online, request HS transcripts Take a placement test in English and math Guaranteed admissions agreements after earning your AA or AS Degree!

17.  ARMED SERVICES  Army  Navy  Air Force  Marines  National Guard  Coast Guard  Reserves

18.  Counselors will work with all members of the Class of 2015 to ensure that each student has a post high school plan.  Military recruiters and technical schools visit OPHS throughout the year.  Going straight to work? Be sure to discuss your options with your counselor.

19.  If you are falling behind, see your counselor or another trusted adult  Talk to your teachers if you are having difficulty  Communicate with your parents  We want 100% of the Class of 2015 to graduate!

20.  Saturday- September 20 th 8 am

21.  Check with your counselor to ensure you are on track to graduate  Keep college application information updated through Family Connections  Study hard