1. 11th Grade College/Career Class of 2018 Program
Planning ahead for your senior year and life after high school
11th Grade College/Career Class of 2018 Program

2. What is…??? 64% Going to 4 year college 12 25,263 88 89 May 5 May 6
June 11
Going to 4 year college
Going to UVA-54 applied, 21 admitted
Applicants to VT last year, 6098 entered
Students who will attend NOVA
Students this year with 4.0+
AP US History exam
SAT exam
Mr. Mason’s birthday

3. Agenda Explore Post-High School Options PSAT/SAT/ACT
FAMILY CONNECTIONS (explore college/career options)
Scholarships/Financial Aid
How can the School Counseling Office/Career Center help you?

4. AFTER GRADUATION… What’s Next?
4 year college -64%
2 year college -23%
Technical college/trade school
*consider
Military -2% *ASVAB testing
Feb March
Apprenticeship
“Gap Year”
Full-Time Employment

5. Plan to take your SAT/ACT
Register online: / or
Most juniors test in March, May, and/or June.
Note: Heritage/Dominion HS Feb 11
Champe HS April 8
BWHS/Champe March 11
Clarke/Herndon May 6
BRHS/PVHS/Champe June 3
SAT and ACT are offered at Herndon EVERY test date!
Some colleges require SAT II/Subject Tests (used more for placement than acceptance, can take in June)
Fee waivers may be available if you qualify (see your counselor)
Free online test prep course (use PSAT access code)

6. What do I do with my PSAT? https://youtu.be/D3vHhXMQPmE
A. Compare with friends and get frustrated
B. Throw it away
C. Focus only on the score and ignore the rest
D. Use as test prep for the SAT!!!

7. Factors in College Admission Decision NACAC Admission Trends Survey, 2011
Grades in College-Prep courses
Strength of curriculum
SAT/ACT Scores
Grades in all courses
Essay
Demonstrated Interest
Counselor Recommendation
Class Rank
Teacher Recommendation
Subject Test Scores, i.e., AP Scores

8. Finding a college that is right for YOU!
FACTORS TO CONSIDER: Size Location Setting (urban vs. rural)
Majors offered Cost
Sports/athletics Safety Special programs (study abroad, ROTC) Food, dorms, etc.

9. The college visit Go when college is in session
a campus is usually empty during weekends and winter/summer breaks
But go when you can!
Take official campus tour
sign up on the college’s website
schools track and place priority on students who demonstrate interest
Opportunity to experience the campus, surroundings, dorms, meet professors, ask to sit in on a class
Attend information session
usually given by the admissions office
learn about admissions criteria, application process, campus life/activities and financial aid

10. (THE COLLEGE & CAREER SEARCH TOOL)
Family Connection
(THE COLLEGE & CAREER SEARCH TOOL)
Make sure address is current in profile
Check your Inbox for upcoming events (college fairs & colleges visiting LCHS)
Explore Colleges & Careers
Search for Scholarships
Check out statistics on LCHS students who were admitted to colleges in years prior (Scattergrams)

11. School counseling page click family connections user is student ID, Password is birthday mmddyy

12. So now what? Make a list of schools you want to explore
Save in “My Colleges” section
Talk to college representatives
Many colleges/universities send admissions reps here to BRHS each year
See “College Visit” schedule in FAMILY CONNECTION or stop by Career Center
Attend College Fairs
Great way to meet college reps & get more information about several schools all in one place

13. The Career Center Mr. West, Career Center Assistant
Resource Center for information on:
Colleges & Careers
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Employment & Internships
Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Enrichment Programs
Computers available to complete college applications, sign up for SAT/ACT, log on to Family Connection and more!
Open during lunch, between classes, before/after school & by appointment (get a pass to meet during study hall).

14. Scholarships
LCPS Scholarship Handbook
Scholarships are FREE money! Do not pay for a sites or applications, likely a scam

15. Overwhelmed? March 21 @ 7 PM in the Auditorium
It’s a process, take one step at a time, make use of available help, and follow through
Attend the College Planning Information program with your parents:
March 7 PM in the Auditorium
*same date as Apprenticeship Night

16. and be prepared for a fantastic
Get excited…
and be prepared for a fantastic
SENIOR YEAR!