1. Sophomore & Junior College Night
George C. Marshall Student Services
and
James Woods
Randolph-Macon College

2. Agenda Randolph-Macon College Assistant Director of Admissions
Welcome , Ms. Cindy Blakeley, DSS
Working with Your Counselor, Ms. Engel & Ms. Filvarof
College/Career Center & Testing, Mr. Humphreys
Family Connection, Mr. Peters and Ms. Engel
Bringing Out Your Best in the College Process
James Woods
Randolph-Macon College
Assistant Director of Admissions

3. Working with Your Counselor
Cara Engel & Miriam Filvarof

4. GCM College & Career Center Gardner Humphreys
College Research & Application Help
Financial Aid & Scholarships: Oct. 11 & Fridays Learn
Jobs for Students – GCM Job Fair, Nov. 14, 9AM-10:30AM
Volunteering, Internships, Summer Programs
Test Prep - free online class/tests; books
Stay Informed:
MStatesmen @MStatesmen
+ Blackboard Parent View
fcps.blackboard.com

5. Try Something New… FBI Academy Youth Leadership
week-long summer training, 16+
Macy’s Department Store
Cashier, stock, customer service, backroom
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue
14+, ride-alongs, routine duties, training, PR
Potter Art Studio, Vienna
Internships in various media, all ages

6. Search for: “GCMCollegeCareerCenter”

7. Sample Timeline www.gcmcollegecareercenter.com

8. GCM College & Career Center: Weekly Sessions
SAT/ACT Essay Scholarship
Online Prep Help Cafe
Mon. 3:00pm Tues. 3:00pm Fri. Learn
Also: FCPS College Fair/Night, Oct. 16 and 17

9. College Testing January 10 – Info Night @ 7PM
Issues: timeline; goals; which tests
ACT v SAT
What is a good score?
New SAT: more like ACT, essay optional
PSAT: scores in Dec., May prediction tables
Big Picture, test-optional

10. PSAT Day: Oct. 19 PSAT: use regular email (NOT fcpsschools.net)
Juniors register with $17 and form online
Dec to access scores; reports to GCM later
Names must match what entered on Oct. 19
Link scores to Khan Academy for official prep
Prep some so scores are valid:
Pick up guides tonight + Khan Acad. and College Board
Remember relative role of scores in admissions and test-optional schools

11. SAT Testing ACT Testing
October
November
December
January
March
May
June
(SAT adding August date 2018, removing January)
*Not all SAT Subject Tests offered on all dates
SAT: ACT:
September
October
December
February
April
June

12. Josh Peters and Christy Hanlon
Family Connection
Josh Peters and Christy Hanlon
Register for a Parent View account
Tools:
admissions data
college/career searches
individual assessments
resume maker
GPA
College Visit sign up

13. College Exploration
Don’t have GPA and sticker price drive your thinking yet, but be aware where to find info; lists on paper are a good forcing device to talk and plan;

14. View Ranges of GPAs & Test Scores
GCM Class of 2015 & 2016
Rising exclusivity does not equal better fit.
Example Student

15. Career and Personality Assessments

16. Randolph-Macon College
Guest Speaker
James Woods
 Assistant Director,
Undergraduate Admissions
Randolph-Macon College
LaPlante – How have you seen students make a good match b/t their priorities and college list (fit)
What to focus on over 10-11th grade that make a difference to colleges – what should you spend your time on?
How to bring out your unique qualities in the college application itself
Best/worst examples of the role of a parent in the process
How to get most out of a college visit to GCM and a campus tour
Your view on knowing your field of study or return on investment of degree. Do you need a niche or to know your major in high school?

17. Google “GCM College Career”
Q & A
Survey = 3 Questions! or
Google “GCM College Career”