To Graduation and Beyond

Graduation Requirements

SOL Requirements

Career Exploration/Options

College Admissions

College Application Process

Financial Aid

Scholarships

College Fairs

NCAA Eligibility

Working with your Counselor

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Standard Diploma (22)English 4Math 3Science 3Social Studies 3PE 2Econ & Finance 1Foreign Lang, Fine Art, 2

Or CTEOther Electives 4

2 sequential requiredResearch Paper

Advanced Diploma (26)English 4Math 4Science 4Social Studies 4PE 2Foreign Lang 3 or

2/2Econ & Finance 1Fine/Prac Art 1Other Electives 3Research Paper

Standard Diploma

English 2Math 1Science 1Social Studies 1Student Choice 1

Total 6

Advanced Diploma

English 2Math 2Science 2Social Studies 2Student Choice 1

Total 9

Having a planWhat?How?Where?

It’s not just college vs. not college.You have lots of options!

Family Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/woodbridge

Virginia Wizardwww.vawizard.org

Virginia Viewwww.virginiaview.org

ASVAB: October 29th at WSHS

On-the-job trainingCertificate through an apprenticeship

programMilitary EnlistmentCertificate from a technical school or

community collegeAA degree from a community collegeAny combination of the above programs

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, Service academies, ROTC Combines training, employment and service to

your country. Earning a college degree and enlisting in

the military are not mutually exclusive. Enlisting in the military can help pay for

college. Recruiters are available to speak with

students during the school day. Each branch visits about every other week.

AA degree from a community college transfer to four year degree program.

Articulation agreements between NVCC and VA schools.

http://www.myfuture.vccs.edu/Transfer

Community colleges have open enrollment but incoming students must pass placement tests to enroll in college-level courses. Assigned Pathways Transition Counselor: Jacqueline Yekpabo and Amy Dunlap

Colleges primarily consider grades and the rigor of the curriculum.

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

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

Majors/Programs Offered

SizeSettingDistance from homeActivities/AthleticsCostVISIT THE

CAMPUS!

Challenging HS Curriculum Strong Grade & Upward Trends Solid Scores on Standardized Tests Quality Involvement in Activities A Record of Community Service Work or Out-of-School Experiences A Well Written Essay Positive Recommendations from

School Personnel Additional Recommendations from

Adults who Know the Student Well Other Special Attributes or Awards

ACT: English, Reading, Math, Science, Writing (optional)http://www.act.org/

SAT: Critical Reading, Math, Writinghttps://www.collegeboard.org/*Fee Waivers

SAT II: Subject areasNot required by all collegesNot offered during every testing administration

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

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

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

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

Waitlist: When you meet the admission requirements, but the college has already accepted the number of applicants it has room for. If a spot becomes available later on, you may be offered a place, however the college won’t make you this offer, though, until after the May 1 decision deadline has passed.

Complete the student/parent sections of the application. Paper Application Common Application https://www.commonapp.org/Login NACAC http://www.nacacnet.org Fee Waivers

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

Request the transcript on Family Connection 10 business days before the deadline.

Request teacher/counselor recommendations if needed.Do not submit college forms (secondary school reports) to us for online applications. We use Naviance for all online applications.

Submit transcript fees to the Counseling Center; first 3 transcripts are free; $5 for each additional request.

Check Family Connection to verify that transcripts and secondary school reports have been sent.

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

Students must log on to the website: https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=woodbridge

Transcripts must be requested on the Family Connection website.

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

Complete your resume on Family Connection.

Recommendations for paper applications must be mailed by the student.

Recommendations for online applications will be uploaded in to Naviance by the counseling office.

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

FAFSA may not be completed until after January 1.

Beware of companies that ask for fees to search for financial aid.

www.fafsa.com is a commercial website; DO NOT use this site to apply for aid.

Sources of scholarship money: Colleges and Universities National Corporations Nonprofit Organizations Local Organizations

Need-based and merit based*Check Family Connection for updates*

Every college must have an estimated Cost Calculator on its website.

Western PWC College Fair Monday, September 29th, 7:00-8:30, p.m.Patriot High School

Eastern PWC College Fair Wednesday, October 22nd, 6:00-8:00 p.m.Woodbridge Senior High School

Fairfax County College Fair Sunday, October 19th, 7:30-9:30 p.m.Fair Oaks Mall

NCAA Eligibility Center

College Prospects of America, Inc.

1.Student Athletes should register in their Junior year

2.On line registration at www.ncaa.org ($70 Registration Fee)

3. When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999")

4.Complete amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature online on or after April 1 (if you plan on attending college in fall ‘13)

5.Have your high school counseling office send a final transcript with proof of graduation to the eligibility center.

6.NCAA Div I & II members can request your eligibility and academic info from Eligibility Center

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