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Parent Info Night

Parent Info Night. College & career prep. Admissions & Application Process. Aim to apply to 4 colleges/universities College Fair: September 17 @ 6-8pm Salem Civic Center Pre-register your child at www.gotocollegefairs.com (select state and date of the Salem event)

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Parent Info Night

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  1. Parent Info Night College & career prep

  2. Admissions & Application Process • Aim to apply to 4 colleges/universities • College Fair: September 17 @ 6-8pm Salem Civic Center • Pre-register your child at www.gotocollegefairs.com (select state and date of the Salem event) • Visit campuses & attend college visits at GHS • SAT and ACT • Used interchangeably by most colleges • Tool used during Admissions process • Some schools are score-optional • Scores must be submitted through testing agency, not GHS • Understand Admissions Options

  3. College Applications • Students should adhere to their college’s application checklists & deadlines • Transcript Requests • Must turn in College Application Checklist (green sheet) and submit Transcript order through Parchment.com • Parchment – online transcript ordering for colleges • MUST be ordered by student (not parent account or Counselor) • Order Transcript to specific college, unless CommonApp or fee assessed • CommonApp– everything must be requested to CA through Parchment, not individual colleges • Fee assessed – do not proceed and pay – you must inform Mrs. Huffman and provide an addressed, stamped envelope (8x10) for her to mail. • Request from Mrs. Huffman if not on Parchment (jobs, some colleges, unofficial, scholarships) • Students MUST give 2 weeks for us to process requests for Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation. • If December 15 through January 15 deadline, MUST turn in all required materials by December 1 due to holiday, inclement weather, and high volume.

  4. Paying for College • FAFSA – FREE Application for Federal Student Aid • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Opens October 1, based on taxes filed in April 2019 for 2020-21 College School Year • Indicate colleges you’re applying to as you fill out FAFSA so they can share info to develop Financial Aid Award package • Necessary for Financial Aid awards; fill out even if you think you make too much money or don’t qualify – helps with some scholarships too • Financial Aid Workshop @ HVHS October 8 @ 6:00pm • VWCC FAFSA Fill-Out Events • Financial Aid • If there is an extenuating circumstance (ie: loss of job) since your 2019 taxes were filed, you can request that your child’s college submit a waiver on their behalf indicating this change has occurred; may help get necessary financial aid money • Scholarships • Check our website regularly: GHS website

  5. Virginia Western (VWCC) • Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) • Apply online through www.virginiawestern.edu • Must place into courses through VPT English and Math • CCAP – Community College Access Program • Application opens October 1 • Follow checklist closely and do not wait until deadline (Feb 1) • Attend CCAP Info Meetings (announced by VWCC) • NOT Guaranteed – must meet minimum criteria, then financial need-based • Workforce Solutions – See VWCC website for informational meetings

  6. Important Info • FAFSA • Opens October 1 for the 2019-20 college school year • Financial Aid Workshop @ HVHS October 8 @ 6:00pm • VWCC FAFSA Fill-Out Event • ASVAB – October 29 @ GHS • NCAA – college athletics eligibility • Fill out release of information and inform Mrs. Noell you have registered through Clearinghouse • College Fair – September 17 @ 6:00-8:00 – Salem Civic Center • Pre-register at www.gotocollegefairs.com • Career Expo – September 18 @ 6-8 – Salem Civic Center

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