1. - Juniors- College Information Night

2. College Selection Process Program of Studies Booklet College Handbook www.collegeboard.org/quickstart www.virginiawizard.com

3. College Selection Process http://www.collegexpress.com Educationplanner.org www.myhscounselor.org

4. Things To Do Now Maintain academic rigor in schedule Maintain high academic performance Take SAT, ACT, SAT II (if needed) Participate in a “productive” summer activity Plan campus visits

5. Things To Do Now Take virtual tours Prepare your resume Ask two teachers and one community person to do letters of recommendation Register with NCAA Clearinghouse

6. Things To Do Senior Year Take SAT, ACT, SAT II (if needed) Maintain or improve academic standing Attend senior meetings with counselors Visit colleges Meet with college representatives when they visit SHS

7. Things To Do Senior Year Complete college applications – Early Decision – Early Action – Rolling Admission – Regular Decision

8. Things To Do Senior Year Research scholarships – Fastweb.com – SHS Website—guidance page Complete the FAFSA

9. Things Colleges Consider Grades *Junior year and 1 st semester of senior year are very important* Rigor of courses/schedule SAT/ACT scores Extracurricular involvement Letters of recommendation

10. Things For You To Consider About Colleges/Universities Type Size Location Demographics of student body Selectivity Majors/Minors

11. Things For You To Consider About You Self Assessment VIRGINIA WIZARD