Mustang Junior Year Transcript Process: Preparing for the Future

1. Mustang Junior Year Transcript Process:Preparing for the Future Marriotts Ridge High School

2. Counseling Center Staff Will Schwarz, Counselor (N-Z) ITL William_schwarz@hcpss.org Jodi Robinson, Counselor (H-M) Jodi_robinson@hcpss.org Farah Evans, Counselor (A-G) Farah_evans@hcpss.org Marilyn Pratt, Registrar Marilyn_pratt@hcpss.org Susan Bradley, Counseling Secretary Susan_bradley@hcpss.org Address: 12100 Woodford Drive Marriottsville, MD 21104 CEEB Code: 210745 School Website: www.marriottsridge.net Naviance Website: http://connections.naviance.com/marriottsridge Introduction to the Counseling Center

3. Today’s Topics • Options post high school • College Timeline • Resources • Navigating the Counseling Center

4. High School’s Almost Done…So What Next? • Four Year College • Junior College • Military • Trade/Vocational School • Employment

5. What is my Transcript? Complete collection of your High School Academic Record (FINAL Academic Grades, Standardized Test Scores,)

6. Is that all i’ll need?

7. Usually Needed Information • Transcript • Teacher Recommendations • Counselor Recommendations • Student credentials/resume • Application • Student Essay • Additional relevant info (SAT, ACT info. FASFA info, ect)

8. What’s the MRHS Processto get you started… • Receive 4 folders from counseling center (April) *(information inside folders to be completed by student and parents and returned) • 2 red folders to be returned to selected teachers (Ask teachers for deadlines)* • 1 manila folder to be returned to counseling center (June 1st)* • One resource folder for your convenience at home

9. Folder Contents To Be Returned!!(Samples Attached) • Yellow Release of Record/Transcript Request form -- This form should be returned to the Registrar, Mrs. Pratt. • Waiver of Right to See Counselor/Teacher Letters of Recommendation. – Return to Counselor/Teacher. • Autobiographical Sketch -- Each Autobiographical Sketch should be tailored to the teacher from whom you are requesting a recommendation.  Cite examples specific to that particular class. Return to Counselor/Teacher. • Teacher Recommendation -- Students complete name only. Return to teacher. (secondary form may be required) • Student Credential – This form should be typed or use current resume. Return copy to Counselor/Teacher. (give updated credentials after summer if necessary) • Parent Questionnaire – Return copies to Counselor and Teachers

17. MRHS TRANSCRIPT TIMELINE • Return completed folders • Make appt w/ counselor • Student athletes visit NCAA website • Review essays with English teachers • Be aware of deadlines (4 weeks prior) • Request official transcript • Alert teachers, counselor to send recs (incl addressed envelope) • Try to have process complete! • Check hcpss.org for scholarships • Visit Colleges • Receive folders • Select Teachers • Complete all forms in folders • Visit colleges • Visit campus, gather info and request and start applications • Start college Essays • Finish up applications!! DON’T BE LATE

18. Follow the Steps…After research and decisions have been made… • Student complete college application. (online (preferred, or hard copy) • Read directions CAREFULLY!!!!!!! • Make sure all required information is sent in, SAT/ACT (directly from the college board). • Inform counselor/teacher what colleges you have applied to give them addressed stamped envelope. • Counselors/teachers will mail letters of recommendation directly. (Teacher will keep record of request in your folder • Bring transcript request form to Mrs. Pratt with addressed stamped envelope. • You will be called down to review and received transcript.

19. Helpful Info • Admission Essay Writing • What to look for in a College • How many is too many • NCAA Clearinghouse • Useful Lingo Terms • SAT/ACT • Class Rank • Financial Aide/Scholarship • Naviance • Resources

20. Do’s Answer the question Start with a creative lead Use details and concrete experiences Be concise Give your draft to others to proof Revise, Revise, Revise Don'ts “Thesaurusize” your essay Use run on, repetitive sentence structure Take the conclusion lightly Admission’s Essay

21. What to for in your College Visit • Location, location, location • Libraries and Other Media Facilities • Programs/Departments of Interest • Classes (size and structure) • Student Life • Extra Curricular Activities • Talk to Current Students • Campus Grounds and Facilities (housing, cafeteria)

22. Upcoming College Fairs Fall 2007 • Thursday, November 8 Washington Convention Center Washington, DC • Monday, November 12 - Tuesday, November 13 Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD Spring 2008 • Montgomery County Thurs., April 19 9:45am – 12:30pm Montgomery County Agricultural Center Gaithersburg, MD

23. How many is too many?Tips to help… • Tip 1# Apply to your dream school • Tip 2# Apply to an ideal school which fits your credentials • Tip 3# Apply to two schools which are likely to accept you and you would be happy to attend • Tip 4# Apply to a school which you know will accept you, which you would not mind attending

24. NCAA Clearinghouse– Student Athletes(any student interested in participating in Div I or II athletics in college) • Register – after completion of Junior year • Fill out form available on https://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/NCAA/student/index_student.html The student will then print out 2 copies (return to Mrs. Pratt in Counseling Center) • The preliminary (mailed immediately after request) • The final (mailed after graduation) • Further Questions • Contact your coach, counselor, or NCAA directly at 1 (800) 638-3731 Attach transcript request form to the copies

25. ACT (American College Test) AP (Advanced Placement Tests) CEEB (College Entrance Examination Board) MRHS is 210745 Common Applicationhttp://www.commonapp.org/ Common Market (College 411 pg.49) Cooperative Education CSS/Financial Aid Profile Deferred Admission Degree Early Action Early Admission Early Decision Fee Fee Waiver Financial Need GPA (Grade Point Average) Legacies Liberal Arts Major Minor Private or Independent College PSAT/NMSQT Public or State College Rolling Admission SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) Scholarship SSD TOFEL (Tests of English as a Foreign Language) Tuition Undergraduate Waiting List Work Study Useful Lingo/Terms

26. SATwww.collegeboard.com http://www.collegeboard.com/student/index.html?student (Student Link) http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/ (Parent Link) SAT Subject Testhttp://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about/SATII.html Test skill and application in specific subject area Demonstrate mastery to colleges. Test are independent from one particular form of instruction. Colleges may use results for admission, placement, or advising. Some colleges specify which SAT Subject test are required. Students have found that they are more successful on the SAT Subject Tests if they are taken after completion of the most closely related high school course. SAT/SAT Subject Test

27. ACT Information ACT http://www.act.org/aap/ • http://www.actstudent.org/index.html (Student Link) • http://www.act.org/path/parent/ (Parent Link)

28. Class Rank • What is it? • What is it based on? • Does every college require it? • When do we find out ours? • Where you rank in comparison to other students in your class. • GPA so there can be more than one student in a particular rank. • No but some may request it. • Oct 1st of senior year.

29. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aide) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Paper copy usually arrives late November County-wide seminars on financial aide available Financial aide consultant will speak at MRHS May start filing Jan 1, 2008 CSS/School Profile https://profileonline.collegeboard.com Usually required by private colleges Administered by the college board May start filing as early as the Fall Scholarships www.fastweb.com www.finaid.com http://www.ait-inc.com/hcpss/ College 411 MHEC Financial Aide/Scholarship

30. How can Naviance help you http://connections.naviance.com/marriottsridge • Store data • Organize searches • Research colleges • Link me to other websites • Keep my counselor updated • Provide up to date college information and news **see counselor for password information **parent registration recommended

31. Community College…Something for everyone HCC • Freshman Focus • Program helps you have first priority on admissions advising , and registration • Open to all incoming Freshmen who apply by deadline • Rouse Scholars • Nationally acclaimed selective, challenging honors program • Designed for transfer to distinguish 4-year universities • Silas Craft Collegians • Comprehensive academic program (skills assessment and development, tutoring, advising, peer support, and much much more) • Designed for student who struggled academically in high school but intend to attend a 4-year university • Early Entrance • Designed for high school students who want to enroll HCC courses during Junior or Senior year.

32. Military • Visit counseling center to see schedule • Interested in ROTC (check w/ college) Websites http://www.uscg.mil/ coast guard www.airforce.com/ air force www.arng.army.mil/ national guard www.marines.com marine corps  www.navy.mil/ navy www.army.mil/ army • Interested in one of the Academies… contact school directly for requirements if you have not already.

33. Hard Copy Resources: you already have! • HCPSS Career/College Planning Guide • MHEC College 411 • HCPSS SENIOR FOLDER • Print Version of Power Point available at http://teacherweb.com/MD/MarriottsRidge/CounselingCenterGuidance/h0.stm • Tour the MRHS Counseling Center