Junior Guidance Information



Junior School Counseling Newsletter

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Winter 2018

Congratulations! You’ve made it halfway through high school. For some kids, junior year is time to get serious. For those who have been serious all along, it’s important to avoid burnout and stay focused. You’re probably wondering, when do I take the SAT’s? When do I start looking at colleges? How do I even begin making a list? Or thinking – I have no idea what I’m going to major in! Don’t panic- we’re here to help every step of the way.

College Information:

• Make sure you sign up to take the SAT/ACT at least twice during the spring. Go to sat to register for the SAT

• Go to to register for the ACT

• Take a free official SAT practice test and receive a score and skills report by going to: test-prep/sat

• You may also want to take the SAT II (Subject Tests). Check with the colleges you are planning to apply to see if this test is required.

SAT/ACT Test Dates

|TEST DATE |REGISTER BY |

|SAT December 1, 2018 |November 2, 2018 |

|SAT    March 9, 2019 |February 8, 2019 |

|SAT    May 4, 2019 |April 5, 2019 |

|SAT   June 1, 2019 |May 3, 2019 |

|SAT August 24, 2019 |July 27, 2019 |

|ACT December 8, 2018 |November 2, 2018 |

|ACT   February 9, 2019 |January 11, 2019 |

|ACT   April 13, 2019 |March 8, 2019 |

|ACT   June 8, 2019 |May 3, 2019 |

|ACT July 13, 2019 |June 14, 2019 |

Spring/Summer 2019

• Visit college campuses. Be sure to call ahead to participate in a guided tour.

• Do a virtual school tour by visiting:

• Explore college majors and careers by visiting: and

• Narrow your college list to 4-6 colleges.

• Start researching scholarships. In this newsletter, we have supplied you with many scholarship search web sites.

• Complete your activities and awards file. If you don’t already have this information written down, do it!!

• Make sure that you select the right courses for your senior year.

• Review college applications on college Web sites for applying on line.

September 2019

• Create a master list or calendar that includes:

o test you need to take including fees, dates, and registration deadlines

o financial aid application forms required and their deadlines

o regularly look through scholarship files and sign up to meet with college reps.

Scholarship Web Sites

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Diploma Types

Remember your requirements for your diploma type (you can also check the Program of Studies).

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College Profiler

There are many factors important in choosing a college. How you fit in academically and the Cost of Attendance (COA) are important considerations. The charts in this section provide some of the information you need to compare colleges on these factors.

|PUBLIC |STUDENTS ENROLLED IN 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR |Estimated 2014-2015 Cost|

|UNIVERSITIES | |of Attendance before |

| | |Financial Aid |

| |SAT |SAT |High School GPA |High School GPA | |

| |25th percentile |75th percentile |25th percentile |75th percentile | |

|College of William & Mary |1270 |1460 |3.92 |4.30 |$28,000 |

|George Mason University |1050 |1250 |3.40 |3.90 |$19,814 |

|James Madison University |1050 |1240 |3.58 |4.0 |$18,858 |

|Longwood University |920 |1090 |3.09 |3.62 |$20,836 |

|Norfolk State University |800 |960 |2.6 |3.2 |$16,076 |

|Old Dominion University |930 |1130 |2.93 |3.54 |$18,518 |

|Radford University |900 |1080 |2.87 |3.48 |$17,766 |

|Richard Bland College |Not available |Not available |Not available |Not available |$13,738 |

|University of Mary Washington |1500* |1810* |3.23 |3.82 |$19,682 |

|University of Virginia |1870* |2180* |4.07 |4.40 |$23,050 |

|University of Virginia’s College at Wise |1270* |1550* |2.97 |3.79 |$19,208 |

|Virginia Commonwealth University |1490* |1800* |3.28 |3.90 |$21,716 |

|Virginia Community College System |Not available |Not available |Not available |Not available |$4,080³ |

|Virginia Military Institute |1540* |1850* |3.31 |3.90 |$23,890 |

|Virginia State University |1090* |1350* |2.43 |3.09 |$18,130 |

|Virginia Tech |1120 |1320 |3.76 |4.16 |$19,941 |

|PRIVATE |STUDENTS ENROLLED IN 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR |Estimated 2014-2015 |

|COLLEGES | |Cost of Attendance |

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| |SAT |SAT |High School GPA |High School GPA | |

| |25th percentile |75th percentile |25th percentile |75th percentile | |

|Bluefield College |800 |1010 |2.66 |3.65 |$38,867 |

|Bridgewater College |1360* |1680* |3.11 |3.87 |$41,450 |

|Christendom College |1630* |2020* |3.52 |4.00 |$32,600 |

|Eastern Mennonite University |863 |1068 |3.06 |3.84 |$40,660 |

|Emory & Henry College |1280* |1660* |3.07 |3.94 |$40,484 |

|Ferrum College |780 |980 |2.35 |3.24 |$39,695 |

|Hampden-Sydney College |1005 |1215 |3.00 |3.80 |$52,316 |

|Hampton University |920 |1090 |3.13 |3.75 |$31,702 |

|Hollins University |970 |1220 |3.16 |3.92 |$46,235 |

|Jefferson College of Health Sciences |1240* |1535* |3.04 |3.68 |$29,050 |

|Liberty University |1340* |1700* |2.74 |3.66 |$29,200 |

|Lynchburg College |1330* |1650* |2.90 |3.67 |$43,075 |

|Mary Baldwin College |1240* |1600* |3.03 |3.81 |$38,245 |

|Marymount University |1390* |1690* |2.90 |3.90 |$39,695 |

|Randolph College |970 |1210 |3.26 |3.90 |$45,660 |

|Randolph-Macon College |1460* |1760* |3.24 |3.90 |$47,090 |

|Regent University |960 |1200 |3.23 |3.91 |$24,9503 |

|Roanoke College |1470* |1770* |3.00 |3.87 |$49,976 |

|Shenandoah University |880 |1100 |3.0 |3.80 |$39,916 |

|Southern Virginia University |1360* |1690* |3.045 |3.82 |$20,600 |

|Sweet Briar College |938 |1210 |3.08 |3.96 |$47,095 |

|University of Richmond |1820* |2120* |Not available |Not available |$57,470 |

|Virginia Union University |670 |840 |2.25 |2.87 |$23,004 |

|Virginia Wesleyan College |910 |1140 |3.00 |3.73 |$41,880 |

|Washington and Lee University |1960* |2190* |Not available |Not available |$57,488 |

[pic][pic][pic][pic][pic]Glossary

Award letter-A means of notifying aid recipients of the financial aid assistance they are being offered by the college/university.

CB code- A four digit College Board number that students use to designate colleges or scholarship programs to receive their SAT score reports. High Schools have a CB code as well.

Grafton’s is: 472-504

Early Action- A program in which the student receives a decision earlier than the standard response date but is NOT required accepting the admission offer or making a deposit before May 1st.

Early Decision- A program that commits students to enroll at the college if admitted and offered a satisfactory financial aid package. Application deadlines are usually in November or December, with a mid-to-late December notification date.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)-A form completed by all applicants for federal student aid. The FAFSA is available on the Web at fafsa.. There is no charge for completing this form. FAFSA may be filed any time after January 1st.

NCAA Clearinghouse-The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requires all prospective student athletes to register with its central clearinghouse. The clearinghouse determines an incoming freshman’s eligibility to participate in Division I or Division II college sports.

Open admission-A college admissions policy of admitting high school graduates without regard to conventional academic qualifications, such as good grades and acceptable admission test scores. Under open admission virtually all applicants are accepted.

Rolling admission-An admission procedure by which the college considers each student’s application as soon as all required credentials, such as school record and test scores, have been received. The college usually notifies an applicant of its decision without delay.

Wait list-A list of students who meet the admissions requirements but will be offered a place in the class only if space becomes available.

High School Career and College Planning Websites

Virginia View                                                                



Topics include: financial aid, after high school, military, job search preparation, teens, internships, summer jobs

R U Ready?                                                                  



High School Hotline for Virginia

Topics include: choosing a career, educational paths, paying for your education, the job search

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia 





Topics include: colleges and universities in Virginia, financial aid, going to college, upcoming special events, search and site maps, and frequently asked questions.

Big Future



Valuable website to find college information, paying for college and most importantly making a plan.

College App Map



Find Apps to support, inform and coach your way through college!

College Admissions for Parents



Step by step guide to keeping up with to do list by Dr. Ellen Fithian, a local educator and consultant.

Princeton Review



Topics include: score improvement from the test prep experts, tools to find and apply to the right schools, school search, and financial aid comparison calculator, career assessment, inside scoop on admissions, getting the money you need, and eye on test prep

U.S. News College Education 



Topics include: colleges rankings and comparisons, looking beyond the top 20, surfing for schools, the price of advice, volunteering for credit Interactive tools include:  Fiske campus profiles, college search,college comparisons, college forum, community college search, application organizer, scholarship search, college planner, grade calculators, class scheduler, admission tips, international students, study abroad, Canadian schools

Peterson’s Thomson Learning



Topics include: colleges and universities, graduate programs, summer opportunities, adult distance learning programs, career education/guidance, study abroad, college search tool, career colleges, free practice TOEFL test

Test Preparation for the SAT

The inside scoop on the SAT. FREE and exclusively from Khan Academy. For the first time ever, the creators of the SAT have given Khan Academy exclusive access and advice to build a personalized practice program for everyone!

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Tips while preparing for the SATs

o It may sound simple but the first tip is to PREPARE! Do not think that you will automatically remember Algebra that you may have taken a few years ago. The students who do best- Prepare.

o Don’t forget the basics- Be rested and eat a good breakfast. It makes a difference in how your brain functions!

o Don’t panic-Think of the SAT as just another test. If you stress too much you will overthink the problems. Stay calm, breathe, and take the test. The SAT is not meant to trick you- you’ve got this!

CAREER EXPLORATION

Virginia Education Wizard

Virginia Education Wizard

Virginia Wizard can help you choose a career, get the information you need to pursue your career, find the college that is right for you, pay for college, transfer from a community college to a university, and get answers to your questions about your future.

NCAA College Bound Student Athletes

All high school athletes wishing to compete in Division I or Division II in college must register with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse at . This process will ensure that you are legally eligible to be recruited by college coaches.

ASVAB

The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is also a useful in finding civilian career pathways the next ASVAB will be offered in February.

Students in the York County Honors Program

20 hours of community service are required as part of this program. Some examples of community service are as follows: tutoring sponsored by the National Honor Society, volunteering at a nursing home and cutting grass for an elderly neighbor. These hours are to be accumulated outside the regular school day and no money may be accepted for services rendered. You have from the 9th grade through the first quarter of your senior year to fulfill this requirement. Students MUST SUBMIT completed community service documentation to their School Counselor by January of their senior year!

YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DIVISION COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM

The York County School Division Community Service offers recognition for students who perform 150 or more hours of Community Service during grades 9 – 12. Community Service activities are those which students perform to benefit at least one other unrelated person and for which they receive no compensation or academic credit. Students will work under the auspices of an organization – government, school, non-profit organization, hospital, nursing home, church, shelter, etc. Service to benefit for-profit businesses will not be applied to the requirement. Students who successfully complete the Community Service Program are recognized with the Community Service Seal on their diplomas. Service that takes place during students’ class time may not be counted. However, the after-school hours of community service that is planned as part of a class project may be included.

Community Service Guidelines

Community Service Log: Hours earned as part of the Community Service Program must be documented on the Community Service Log Sheet. Students are required to log in hours, type of service and name of organization. Students are also responsible for identifying a supervisor for each community service activity. Supervisors must verify earned hours by signing the Community Service Log and providing their contact information. Students will submit Community Service Logs to the school principal or designee. Students may obtain community service logs from their school counseling office or on-line at YCSD Community Service Log.

Overnight Events: Students who volunteer for overnight events may log no more than 8 hours for each day of service

COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG

Record the date of service, the service rendered, the location of the service and the number of service hours. Students are responsible for identifying a supervisor for each community service activity. Supervisors must verify earned hours by signing the Community Service Log and providing their contact information.

Students will submit community service logs to their school principal or designee at least once per school year and no later than April 15 of their 12th grade year.

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