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Welcome to the2016 Fauquier High SchoolCollege Night PresentationTuesday, September 13thAgenda1. Welcome2. Guidance Presentation3. Guest Speakers:Ms. Lauren Wagner, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, George Mason UniversityMr. Barry Bradberry, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Planning, Elon University4. Audience QuestionsThank you for attending our presentation.Your FHS School CounselorsMr. Mark Bjorkman, Director N-RMrs. Julie Kirk, A-DMrs. Heather Harris, E-JMr. Warren Hackney, K-MMrs. Johanna Scott, S-Z
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Helpful websites for college prep:www.finaid.org—scholarship infowww.fastweb.com– scholarship infowww.schev.edu— VA public colleges and universitieswww.cicv.org—VA private college and universitieswww.nces.ed.gov—College Navigator (through the US Dept. of Education)www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org— another college search enginewww.fafsa.ed.gov—financial aid form that all colleges need*Official GPA and Decile will be handed out no later than the end of thismonth during all lunches*LFCC College Fair Sept. 27th from 6-8PM at the LFCC Warrenton Campus*Financial Aid Workshop at Fauquier High School October 13th in the NewCafeteria 6:30-8PMVERY IMPORTANT!!!!If you are taking or have taken Dual Enrollment classes, YOU must request an officialtranscript from LFCC or Richard Bland at the end of your senior year. Without it, your collegewill not be able to award college credit This cannnot be sent from FHS.Wonder what colleges will accept your Dual Enrollment courses as class credit vs. electivecredit? Please go to this LFCC website with links to Virginia transfer/transfer-guide/index.html.
Lord Fairfax Community College83Northern Virginia Community College18George Mason University17Virginia Commonwealth University16James Madison University12Virginia Tech12Christopher Newport University8Longwood University7Radford University6Shenandoah University6Old Dominion University5College of William and Mary4University of Virginia3Coastal Carolina3University of Mary Washington2West Virginia University2US Military Academy West Point2US Air Force Academy1Johns Hopkins University1
Register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.org orfor the ACT at www.actstudent.orgPlease see the College Board website for a list ofSAT II tests and dates.Fee waivers are available if you receive free orreduced lunch or have a financial need. Pleasesee your counselor if you have questions.
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All transcript requestsMUST go through Mrs.Snyder for processing.
Scholarships are to be turned in PRIOR to the start of 1st block (before7:30) on or before the due date. To avoid being turned away, please turnin your scholarship applications early. All scholarships are turned in toMrs. Snyder. If she is not available, see your counselor.To access FHS Guidance Website: www.fcps1.orgOur Schools (upper right hand corner) – High – Fauquier – Parents &Students (at top) – Guidance – Seniors (left hand column) – Scroll downfor Forms: Scholarship List
Fauquier High School College Visit RequestSeniors will be permitted to visit a college or university for the purpose of classroom/campus observation, collect interviews, orscholarship competition for which they qualify with the absence not to count against the exam exemption policy or the 10 day absencepolicy for course credit. All students must meet the following criteria: Three or fewer absences in each class at the same time of the college visit Signed confirmation by a campus official verifying the student’s participation in a college tour, information session, collegevisit class, college interview, or scholarship competition A maximum of three excused absences will be permitted for approved college visits per termVerification Needed:Upon return from the college visit, students must submit this form to the attendance office with documentation from the visit forapproval for the absence not to count against the exam exemption policy.Student Name:Date(s) of Trip:Purpose of College Related Trip (include name of college/university):STUDENT AGREEMENTWhile participating in this college-related trip, I will abide by all school rules and accept responsibility for mandating good conductand appearance. I understand that my actions reflect upon FHS, and poor conduct may result in disciplinary action. I am responsiblefor any missed assignments.Student’s SignatureDatePARENT PERMISSIONI give permission for my child to participate in this college-related trip. I acknowledge that school disciplinary rules are applicable inthis activity and that failure to comply with school rules could result in disciplinary action by the school.Parent’s SignatureDateGUIDANCE COUNSELOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTCounselor’s SignatureDateCOLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTCollege/University OfficialDateAdministrative Action (To be turned in at the Main Office After the College Visit)Approved for blocksDeniedAttendance SecretaryDate
College Application Procedure Checklist1. Research Colleges and Universities for match to your ability, major and location. Go toCollegeboard.org and use the College Search engine.2. Apply. If you are using Common App. you must be sure to electronically sign the FERPAwaiver and then enter your counselor’s name and email so Common App. can forward the counselorportion. Without this, your application will be incomplete. This can and should be done when you startyour portion of the application to give ample time to prepare a quality letter.3. Submit a transcript release form to Mrs. Snyder for processing.Please include an activities resume with the first transcript request for your counselor.Transcripts should be requested AFTER you have sent your application to the College/University of yourchoice, unless you are waiting until the last day they are due. Brown request forms are available in theguidance office.****Students under the age of 18 must have a parent signature.4. Request letters of recommendation – As a courtesy to your teachers/counselor, please have aconversation before sending online requests. * Just because you ask does not mean that every teacherwill agree to do one.*Requests for letters of recommendation and transcripts are due a minimum of 10 school days prior to thedue date. Requests dropped off late will not be guaranteed by the due date.What do I need to request a letter from my counselor? See packet OR forms onlineCounselor Recommendation Request (1)Student Form, (2)Parent/Guardian Form and(3)Teacher Form (3 different pages)Activity List/ResumeWhat do I need to request a letter from my teacher? See packet OR forms onlineRequest for Teacher RecommendationThe teacher will return the letter of rec. to the counselor for processing OR they will submit itonline.5. Make sure all SAT and ACT scores have been sent to the school(s) to which you are applying.Please check each college website to determine if scores from the high school will be accepted. Forexample, JMU, CNU, UVA, GMU and W&M do NOT accept scores from us. You will need to sendthose directly from the SAT or ACT website.6. If you are planning to play sports at a Division I or II College or University, apply to the NCAAEligibility Center.
Request for Teacher RecommendationStudent NameDateStudent Email1st Application DeadlineTeacher NameCounselorI would appreciate a letter of recommendation from you because you know me well as a student. Please includein your recommendation specific examples from class illustrating some of the qualities below:*Academic motivation*Responsibility*Creative Academic Approach*Initiative*Leadership*Academic Self Confidence*Academic Growth Potential*Maturity*Outstanding Personal Qualities (enthusiasm, sense of humor, etc )The following is a list of projects, assignments, and/or events that I remember from your class that stand out inmy mind as significant and may assist you in writing the recommendation:I have included an activities resume.*Teachers-Please send a signed, generic (no schools named) hard copy of the letter to my counselor so that itmay be sent with other transcripts.Thank you very much!
Counselor Recommendation RequestStudent FormName Student ID#My first application is duePlease complete the form below and return to your guidance counselor. Feel freeto use the back of this page.1. What three words would you use to describe yourself?2. List and explain your two most important academic accomplishments(example: presentations, projects, etc.).3. At Fauquier, what are your two most significant activities? Why? Pleasebe very specific.4. What is your most significant contribution in your community?
Counselor Recommendation RequestParent/Guardian FormStudent’s NameParent/Guardian Name1. Choose 3-4 adjectives to describe your student.2. Describe some of your child’s outstanding personality traits.3. What are some of your child’s most important accomplishments during the past 3 years?4. Are there any unusual circumstances that have impacted your child’s educationalexperience or personal development? Please explain.5. Feel free to share any other information regarding your student you may feel relevant.
Counselor Recommendation RequestTeacher FormTeachers: Please complete this form and return it to the counselor listed below. The informationthat you share with the counselor is NOT available to the student and will be used in thecounselor’s letter. If you are already writing a letter for this student do not fill out this form.Student’s NameDate given to the teacherTeacher’s NameCounselor’s Name1. What words come immediately to mind when describing this student?2. What unique qualities distinguish this student from other students?3. Please give examples of outstanding projects, creativity, or other attributes of this studentyou have observed in the classroom.4. What is your assessment of this student’s academic skills and potential? Please bespecific.
*LFCC College Fair Sept. 27th from 6-8PM at the LFCC Warrenton Campus *Financial Aid Workshop at Fauquier High School October 13th in the New Cafeteria 6:30-8PM VERY IMPORTANT!!!! If you are taking or have taken Dual Enrollment classes, YOU must request an official transcript from LFCC or Richard Bland at the end of your senior year.
