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1 12 th Grade Parent Meeting Sponsored By The Counseling Department Montgomery Blair High School September 2016

2 Agenda Welcome: Mrs. Johnson & Mrs. Harvey Introductions of Counselors Yearbook Information Senior Class Information Counseling Department Information College Application Process Transcript Request Process College/Career Center Information Financial Aid & Scholarship Information

3 After the introductions section of the program, parents who would like to hear the presentation in Spanish will have an opportunity to transition to the Career Center (121). Despues de las Introducciones de la seccion del programa, los padres que quieren escuchar la presentacion en Español tendran la oportunidad de ir al Career Center.

4 Counseling Assignments Resource Counselor Jane Godwin (Y Z) Counselors A Ben Ber Coq Cor Fla Flo Ham Han Kha Khr Marr Mars Nd Ne O P Rom Ron Ta Tb X METS/ESOL 1 Mr. Hollins Mr. Simms Ms. Bray Ms. Putney Dr. Howard Mrs. Binick Mr. Burwell Ms. Greene Ms. Reddicks Ms. Bailey Ms. Taylor Dr. Nadal

5 Information from the Yearbook Advisor Dr. Simel

6 Information From The Senior Class Sponsor Roxanne Fus

7 Parent Volunteers Needed For September 26 27, 11:00 am-1:00 pm Senior Unity Day distributing of T shirts October 19 College Readiness Day May/June TBA Cap and Gown Distribution SIGN UP SHEETS IN BACK OF AUDITORIUM

8 PTSA College Admissions Panel Monday, September 26, at 7:00 pm College Admissions representatives from several different colleges will attend the PTSA College Admissions Panel Night. (Exact College Participation pending) Parents will hear admissions counselors' perspectives on the relative importance of standardized test scores and GPAs; how AP coursework and scores factors into college admissions; what makes for a winning essay; how extracurricular activities factor into college admissions; and how financial aid factors that may or may not factor into admissions.

9 The remainder of the program will also be translated into Spanish. If you would like to hear the presentation in Spanish, at this time please go to the Career Center in room 121. El resto de el programa tambien sera traducido al Español. Si le gustaria escuchar la presentacion en Español, por favor ir al cuarto 121-Career Center.

10 Counseling Department Information College/Career Information Coordinator Mrs. Phalia A.J. West Registrar s Office Ms. Rosa Ponce Secretaries Ms. Dee Shub Ms. Estrella Flores

11 Counseling Department Information Office Hours 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Counseling Office Phone Addresses Go to

12 Graduation Requirements Ø 22 credits in required courses Ø High School Assessments/PARCC Ø Student Service Learning Hours

13 Graduation Requirements High School Assessments Ø The State of Maryland requires students to successfully complete the necessary requirements for statewide assessments (HSA or PARCC) in Algebra 1, Biology, English 10 & NSL Government. Ø For more information about this requirement visit

14 Graduation Requirements Student Service Learning Hours Ø Students must earn a minimum of 75 SSL Hours. Ø Those who earn 260+ hours will receive a purple tassel to wear at graduation. Ø For more information please see contact Ms. Jennifer Hiscock at or at Jennifer_L_Hiscock@mcpsmd.org

15 College Application Process Types of Admission Options Non-Restrictive Application Plans Regular Decision Rolling Admission Early Action Priority Deadline (UMCP-Nov 1) Restrictive Application Process Early Decision Restrictive Early Action Plan

16 College Application Process What Has Happened So Far: Ø Trailblazer College/Career Planning Information Given Spring of Junior Year Ø 11 th grade parent meeting Ø Counselor Visits To 12 th Grade English Classes Ø College Visits & Tours Ø College Representatives In The Career Center Ø College Fairs Ø Students should have taken (or are in the process of taking) college entrance exams (SAT, ACT, and in some cases the SAT Subject test(s).

17 College Application Process Students received a Trailblazer College/Career Planning Information packet in the Spring of junior year. The following items are required BEFORE requesting official transcripts: Student Self-Evaluation Survey (online) Four Year Summary of Activities/Resume (online or provide copy of one you have) Parent Questionnaire (online) Authorization to Release Records Form Blue Teacher Checklists

18 College Application Process What To Do. Ø Complete Application (Online or Common App is Preferred) Ø Request Teacher Recommendations (ask teachers in person & indicate in Naviance-there is a slightly NEW process) Ø Request Transcript/Counselor Letter (Use official transcript request form from the Registrar s office) Ø Complete Essays (if needed) Ø Send SAT or ACT scores to colleges (from College Board or ACT directly) Ø Prepare for interview (if needed)

19 Transcript Request Process Student Responsibilities Ø Complete all Trailblazer documents Ø Create a Common App account & link it to your Naviance account Ø Add your college(s) to the List of Schools I am Applying to in Naviance. Ø Complete Request for Official Transcript Request Form Ø For the first transcript request, the student s counselor must initial the form Ø Submit request 30 days prior to deadline Ø Refer to the handout for more details

20 Transcript Request Process Counselor & Registrar Responsibilities Ø Counselor completes Secondary School Report & Recommendation Letter Ø Registrar sends official transcript, secondary school report, and school profile. Ø MCPS is able to send transcripts & letters of recommendation electronically to many colleges & universities.

21 Phalia West Montgomery Blair High School College/Career Information Coordinator

22 College/Career Center Resources Ø Information on College Fairs, College Tours, & Visits Ø SAT & ACT Registration & Test Prep Materials Ø Blair Career Notes ( ) Ø Information Sessions With College Representatives Ø College/Career Inquiry Software (Naviance) Ø College/University Brochures & College Guides Ø Computers for College and Career Searches Ø Employment & Internship Information Ø College Essay Review Ø Mock Interview Ø Summer Program Information

23 Naviance/Family Connections Family Connections/Naviance can help students & parents with. Ø Searching for colleges, research careers, & locate scholarships Ø Using scattergrams to see how other Blair students fared at specific colleges Ø Seeing the list of upcoming college visits in the Career Center Ø Getting Career Center Notes with announcements and important information Ø Resume Ø Completing a personality inventory

24 Naviance/Family Connections How To Get A Family Connections Account Ø During Back-To-School Night, stop by the Career Center (Room 121) to sign up for a Naviance/Family Connections account Ø Parents can their child s counselor or Ms. West at Phalia_J_West@mcpsmd.org OR call her at , to get signed up for family connections. Ø Students can stop by the Career Center to get their Family Connections account activated. Try Out Naviance/Family Connections With A Guest Account Ø Go to the Ø Click on Counseling Ø Click on Naviance/Family Connections Ø Click on I m a guest and then type in the password Ø Click on COLLEGES and you can view some of the information you will have access to when you get your own Naviance/Family Connections account.

25 Financial Aid & Scholarships Sources of Financial Aid Ø Federal Financial Aid Ø State Financial Aid Ø Institutional Financial Aid (from the college) Ø Private Sources of Financial Aid Types of Financial Aid Ø Scholarships Ø Grants Ø Employment Ø Merit Ø Loans

26 Financial Aid & Scholarships How To Find Out More About Financial Aid Ø Scholarship Search on Family Connections Ø Career Notes s from the College/Career Center Ø FAFSA (Completed in senior year) Ø Can file as early as October 1- NEW DATE Ø FAFSA4Caster.com Ø CSS Profile Ø College and University Scholarships Ø State of MD Financial Aid: March 1 deadline Ø Family Connections Scholarship List Ø Other Sources: religious groups, private organization, work related

27 Key Websites Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø

28 Upcoming Events Ø College Admissions Panel, September 26 (PTSA/CAC) Ø Financial Aid Night, October 6 Ø College Readiness Day-Activities For Seniors, Oct 19 Ø Hispanic College Fair, November 3 Ø ASVAB, January 6 Ø Historically Black College/University Fair, Feb 16 Talk with your student s counselor or the College/Career Information Coordinator for more information about these events

29 Thank you for coming! This presentation will be available on the Counseling Webpage by September 21.

12 th Grade Parent Meeting. Sponsored By The Counseling Department Montgomery Blair High School September 2014

12 th Grade Parent Meeting. Sponsored By The Counseling Department Montgomery Blair High School September 2014 12 th Grade Parent Meeting Sponsored By The Counseling Department Montgomery Blair High School September 2014 Agenda Welcome & Introductions Information from the Administration Senior Class Information