Class of Class of 20102010

To Graduation and To Graduation and BeyondBeyond

Tonight’s PresentationTonight’s Presentation

Battlefield ResourcesBattlefield Resources

Career OptionsCareer Options

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

NCAANCAA

College AdmissionsCollege Admissions

College Application ProcessCollege Application Process

Financial AidFinancial Aid

Important DatesImportant Dates

Battlefield ResourcesBattlefield Resources

Career Coach, Ms. McPhieCareer Coach, Ms. McPhie Post-secondary Educational InformationPost-secondary Educational Information

CounselorsCounselors Individual Senior Conferences, College Individual Senior Conferences, College

Applications, Senior Handbook, College Applications, Senior Handbook, College Rep Visits, Career Inventories, College Rep Visits, Career Inventories, College Searches, ScholarshipsSearches, Scholarships

CounselorsCounselors

A-BA-B Mr. McCaslinMr. McCaslin C-DrC-Dr Ms. O’DonnellMs. O’Donnell Du-Hav Du-Hav Ms. Chase-Kang Ms. Chase-Kang Haw-KoHaw-Ko Ms. IglehartMs. Iglehart Kr-MiKr-Mi Ms. KristallMs. Kristall Mo-RanMo-Ran Mr. SissonMr. Sisson Ras-SuRas-Su Ms. SmithMs. Smith Sw-ZSw-Z Ms. SigmonMs. Sigmon

OptionsOptions On-the-job trainingOn-the-job training Certificate through an apprenticeship Certificate through an apprenticeship

programprogram Certificate from a technical school or Certificate from a technical school or

community collegecommunity college MilitaryMilitary AA degree from a community AA degree from a community

college/two year transfer programcollege/two year transfer program Four year college or universityFour year college or university Any combination of the above programsAny combination of the above programs

Community College OptionsCommunity College Options AA degree from a community college AA degree from a community college

transfer to four year degree program.transfer to four year degree program. Articulation agreements between NOVA and Articulation agreements between NOVA and

VA schools.VA schools. http://http://www.myfuture.vccs.eduwww.myfuture.vccs.edu/Transfer/Transfer

Community college is real collegeCommunity college is real college Placement testsPlacement tests

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Standard Diploma (22)Standard Diploma (22) EnglishEnglish 44 MathMath 33 ScienceScience 33 Social StudiesSocial Studies 33 PEPE 22 Seq. ElectivesSeq. Electives 22 Fine/Prac ArtFine/Prac Art 11 Other ElectivesOther Electives 44 Research PaperResearch Paper

Advanced Diploma (24)Advanced Diploma (24) EnglishEnglish 44 MathMath 44 ScienceScience 44 Social StudiesSocial Studies 44 PEPE 22 Foreign LangForeign Lang 3 or 2/23 or 2/2 Fine/Prac ArtFine/Prac Art 11 Other ElectivesOther Electives 22 Research PaperResearch Paper

SOL RequirementsSOL Requirements

Standard DiplomaStandard Diploma

EnglishEnglish 22 MathMath 11 ScienceScience 11 Social StudiesSocial Studies 11 Student ChoiceStudent Choice 11

TotalTotal 66

Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma

English English 22 MathMath 22 ScienceScience 22 Social StudiesSocial Studies 22 Student ChoiceStudent Choice 11

TotalTotal 99

Do students need an Advanced Do students need an Advanced Diploma to get into college?Diploma to get into college?

Colleges primarily consider grades and the rigor Colleges primarily consider grades and the rigor of the curriculum.of the curriculum.

The Advanced Diploma requires that students The Advanced Diploma requires that students take a fourth year of Math, Science, and Social take a fourth year of Math, Science, and Social Studies as well as a Foreign Language to match Studies as well as a Foreign Language to match the admissions standards of most colleges.the admissions standards of most colleges.

Students who have not met all of the Students who have not met all of the requirements for the Advanced Diploma but still requirements for the Advanced Diploma but still have strong grades in rigorous classes may be have strong grades in rigorous classes may be competitive in the college application process.competitive in the college application process.

NCAANCAA

Student Athletes should register now if Student Athletes should register now if they haven’t already.they haven’t already.

For online registration, go to: For online registration, go to: www.ncaaclearinghouse.netwww.ncaaclearinghouse.net

or or www.ncaa.orgwww.ncaa.org ($60 Registration Fee) ($60 Registration Fee)

See the back of the “Senior Information & See the back of the “Senior Information & Dates” handout for further details.Dates” handout for further details.

Choosing the Right SchoolChoosing the Right School

Majors/Programs Majors/Programs OfferedOffered

SizeSize SettingSetting Distance from homeDistance from home Activities/AthleticsActivities/Athletics Cost/Financial Cost/Financial

AssistanceAssistance VISIT THE CAMPUS!VISIT THE CAMPUS!

What are four year colleges What are four year colleges looking for?looking for?

Rigor of the classesRigor of the classes Grades Grades (PWCS new grading scale (PWCS new grading scale

takes effect this year. It is not retroactive. takes effect this year. It is not retroactive. The previous scale is indicated on senior The previous scale is indicated on senior transcripts and on the Battlefield School transcripts and on the Battlefield School Profile Form.)Profile Form.)

ACT/SAT scoresACT/SAT scores EssaysEssays School/Community activitiesSchool/Community activities Letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation

College Admissions TestsCollege Admissions Tests ACTACT: English, Reading, Math, Science : English, Reading, Math, Science

Writing Section is optional Writing Section is optional (when registering for (when registering for the ACT, must sign up for the writing section in the ACT, must sign up for the writing section in order to take it)order to take it)

SATSAT: Critical Reading, Math, Writing: Critical Reading, Math, Writing Most colleges do consider the Writing scoreMost colleges do consider the Writing score

SAT IISAT II: Subject areas: Subject areas Not required by all collegesNot required by all colleges

Admissions DecisionsAdmissions Decisions

Regular DecisionRegular Decision: Students submit : Students submit applications by the deadline (usually Jan-Feb) applications by the deadline (usually Jan-Feb) and receive decision in early spring.and receive decision in early spring.

Rolling AdmissionRolling Admission: Colleges decide on : Colleges decide on applications as they receive them.applications as they receive them.

Early ActionEarly Action: Non-binding; students submit : Non-binding; students submit applications early (usually Nov. 1) and applications early (usually Nov. 1) and receive the decision early (usually Dec. 15).receive the decision early (usually Dec. 15).

Early DecisionEarly Decision: Binding agreement; : Binding agreement; students agree to attend the college if students agree to attend the college if accepted and withdraw all other college accepted and withdraw all other college applications.applications.

Application Process at Application Process at BattlefieldBattlefield

Complete the student/parent sections of the Complete the student/parent sections of the application (most schools prefer on-line application (most schools prefer on-line applications).applications).

Request ACT/SAT scores be sent from the Request ACT/SAT scores be sent from the ACT and/or the College Board.ACT and/or the College Board.

Request the transcript on Family Connection.Request the transcript on Family Connection. Request teacher/counselor recommendations.Request teacher/counselor recommendations. Submit secondary school report, transcript Submit secondary school report, transcript

fees ($2.00 per transcript) to the Counseling fees ($2.00 per transcript) to the Counseling Center 10 business days prior to the deadline.Center 10 business days prior to the deadline.

These steps are listed in the Senior Handbook, on the These steps are listed in the Senior Handbook, on the “College Application Process” handout, and on our “College Application Process” handout, and on our website.website.

Once Accepted:Once Accepted: Admissions are conditionalAdmissions are conditional Final transcripts will be sent from Final transcripts will be sent from

Battlefield to your college after Battlefield to your college after graduationgraduation

A financial award letter will be sent A financial award letter will be sent to you from the collegeto you from the college (provided you (provided you completed a FAFSA form discussed in a slide completed a FAFSA form discussed in a slide below)below)

Myths:Myths: • Everything will be easier once I graduate from Everything will be easier once I graduate from

high school. high school. • Employers and admissions officers don’t look at Employers and admissions officers don’t look at

Facebook or Myspace. Facebook or Myspace.

Family ConnectionFamily Connection

Family Connection is our primary Family Connection is our primary source for college information and for source for college information and for tracking college applications.tracking college applications.

Parents and students need to log on Parents and students need to log on to the website: to the website: http://connection.naviance.com/battlhttp://connection.naviance.com/battlefieldefield

Transcripts must be requested on the Transcripts must be requested on the Family Connection website.Family Connection website.

Family Connection ScattergramFamily Connection Scattergram

Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation

Ask teachers/counselors at least two Ask teachers/counselors at least two weeks in advance.weeks in advance.

Provide Provide teachersteachers with a pre-addressed, with a pre-addressed, stamped envelope.stamped envelope.

Counselor recommendations are mailed Counselor recommendations are mailed with transcripts. Check Family with transcripts. Check Family Connection for your counselor’s Connection for your counselor’s requirements.requirements.

Three Types of Financial AidThree Types of Financial Aid Merit basedMerit based - from the college or - from the college or

universityuniversity

Need basedNeed based – from the government – from the government (FAFSA) and the college or university(FAFSA) and the college or university

ScholarshipsScholarships – from independent – from independent organizations and businesses. Websites organizations and businesses. Websites are listed on “Senior Information and are listed on “Senior Information and Dates” handout and in Family ConnectionDates” handout and in Family Connection

Need Based Aid - FAFSANeed Based Aid - FAFSA

The process for every student begins by The process for every student begins by completing the FAFSA through the federal completing the FAFSA through the federal government: government: www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov

FAFSA may not be completed until after Jan 1.FAFSA may not be completed until after Jan 1. Beware of companies that ask for fees to Beware of companies that ask for fees to

search for financial aid.search for financial aid. www.fafsa.comwww.fafsa.com is a commercial website; DO is a commercial website; DO

NOT use this site to apply for aid.NOT use this site to apply for aid. Come to our Financial Aid Night, November 5Come to our Financial Aid Night, November 5thth

at 6:30 p.m.at 6:30 p.m.

Important DatesImportant Dates October 13October 13th:th: PWC College FairPWC College Fair

6:00 pm Hylton High School6:00 pm Hylton High School

November 5November 5thth:  Financial Aid Night:  Financial Aid Night6:30 pm Battlefield Auditorium6:30 pm Battlefield Auditorium

November 9November 9thth:  College Night in Virginia:  College Night in Virginia A program presented by the state to discuss admissions, A program presented by the state to discuss admissions,

financial aid financial aid and searching for scholarships.  Check out and searching for scholarships.  Check out www.collegenightinva.orgwww.collegenightinva.org for a list of locations; for a list of locations;

November 9November 9thth: ASVAB - Career/Aptitude Assessment (for : ASVAB - Career/Aptitude Assessment (for any student)any student)

See counselor to sign up.See counselor to sign up.

Super Saturday (date to be determined)Super Saturday (date to be determined)The Virginia Association of Financial Aid Administrators The Virginia Association of Financial Aid Administrators

holds their holds their annual event to offer free assistance in filling annual event to offer free assistance in filling out the FAFSA online.  For out the FAFSA online.  For detailed information and detailed information and locations visit locations visit www.vasfaa.orgwww.vasfaa.org..

Break Out Sessions:Break Out Sessions: Four year college Admissions: Four year college Admissions:

Please remain in the auditorium.Please remain in the auditorium.

Felice Rollins, Director, The College PlaceFelice Rollins, Director, The College Place Two year colleges and additional Two year colleges and additional

career options: Please proceed to the career options: Please proceed to the enclosed cafeteria. enclosed cafeteria. Emily McPhie, Career Coach, Battlefield High SchoolEmily McPhie, Career Coach, Battlefield High School

For questions aboutFor questions about students with accommodations students with accommodations

Leslie Johnson, Chair, Special Education, will be Leslie Johnson, Chair, Special Education, will be available in the commons area.available in the commons area.