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COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT MARCH 2013
YOU CAN GO TO COLLEGE!!!
College Information Night -Special Guest Panelists/Agenda…
Mr. George Hardman – Welcome/College and Career Center
Dr. Madelyn Turner – Counselor/College Application
ProcessMs. Regina Sanders – NOVA
Representative/Options
Mr. Dale Schmidt – Financial Aid/FAFSA
Mr. Hardman – Closing Remarks
College Research OptionsFormal College Searches available in the
Career Center Black Board and Family Connections Career Cruising/ Researching Careers College Board College Handbooks
College Board Peterson’s Fiske
College Fair – NOVA Regional on April 4th, 2013 (Patriot Center) College Fair – FCPS in October (Fair Oaks Mall) ROTC Military Night on March 20th, 6:30 P.M., at Lee HS College Rep Visits to West Potomac Visit a college campus!!
What The College and Career Center Has To Offer…
“SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE”Investigate colleges, trade and vocational schools,
many colleges come to visit!! Sign up on BB!!ScholarshipsHelp with financial aidHelp with employmentAssistance with Test Prep, essay writing, or
school workInformation on the Armed ForcesMuch more – stop by – even just to say “hi”
Advice from the ExpertsVisit CampusTake Advanced Level CoursesActivitiesPractice Study SkillsGet on CampusAsk QuestionsBe Yourself in the Application Process
College Application ProcessDevelop and research a list of colleges that might be good matches for you.
Study hard and keep up grades.Take SAT or ACT in spring of junior year.
Work on activity sheet or résumé.Complete transcript request form several weeks before the deadline of the applications.
Today, under the guidance of Dr. Robert G. Templin, Jr., NOVA offers more than 160 associate degree and certificate programs to more than 75,000 students from 150 countries.
Our StudentsNOVA is home to students who come to us from many backgrounds. Our international student population (20%) represents more than 180 different countries. We serve, first-time, returning, and transfer students. Our students are full-time and part-time. Our FacultyNearly 900 full-time faculty and administrators and 900 staff members serve our students. In addition, approximately 2,000 part-time faculty strengthen our ability to provide more courses and services.
We have six campuses (Alexandria, Annandale, Woodbridge, Manassas, Loudon, Medical) and four centers (Arlington, Reston, Innovation Park, and Extended Learning Institute)
Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Benefits in High School Benefits at NOVA
Individual meetings about college transition, NOVA application process, and placement test prep
Continued academic and career counseling
Assistance with Financial Aid Process
Guaranteed Admission to George Mason
Early Placement Testing Pathway Section of SDV100
Priority Registration Opportunities at GMU: classes, social and athletic events
Who should apply?
Seniors who will graduate by
August and who want to earn a
Bachelor’s Degree
For more information contact your:
• Pathway Counselor –Regina Sanders, [email protected]. You can come by the Career Center on Wednesdays.
• School Counselor
Financial AidMr. Dale Schmidt, Financial Aid Champion
Available during lunches in the College and Career Center – Monday through Thursday
Financial AidStart planning nowTalk about cost of the schools your
student is interested in – include a range of costs on the list Net price calculator www.collegeboard.com
Don’t be afraid of very selective (expensive) schools – they have a lot of aid
Financial AidThink about your family’s resources
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov – how much aid might we be eligible for?
Search for scholarships: Blackboard/Family Connections Files in College and Career Center www.fastweb.com
Watch deadlines – they are firm
Financial AidMyths
Athletic scholarships, independent children
Selective CollegesThey are all reach schools, academically and
financiallyGreat range of financial resources
Need-blind/need-aware Financial packages will not include (as
many) loans
Thank you for attending!!!There are many “pathways” to collegeWe are here to helpYou don’t have to know what you want to do
with your life right nowAdvocate for yourself and ask for helpCheck for info. from the CCC –
Blackboard/Family Connections, bulletin boards, morning news, TV screens, or stop by CCC!
YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!**PLEASE FILL OUT THE EVALUATION**
Contact InformationMr. George Hardman, College and
Career Center Specialist, [email protected]
Dr. Madelyn Turner, School Counselor [email protected]
Ms. Regina Sanders, NOVA Pathway Counselor [email protected]
Mr. Dale Schmidt, Financial Aid Champion [email protected]
