COLLEGE/CAREER CENTER UPDATE

September 17 - 24, 2010

College/Career Specialist: Mrs. Judy Bracken
Room D112 (703) 248-5531 brackenj@fccps.org
Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

MARK YOUR CALENDAR…

September 30 7:00 pm Senior Parent Night Mustang Café
October 6 8:00 am College/Career Center
Senior Parent Coffee B-121
October 13 8:00 am PSAT for Juniors & Sophomores
October 13 7:00 pm College 101 GMHS Library
October 17 7:30 pm College Fair Fair Oaks Mall
Admission Ticket Required
www.fcps.edu/DIS/SchoolCounseling/FCPSCollegeFairNight/
October 18 7:00 pm College Night Hayfield H.S.
November 1 College Night in Virginia
See below

COLLEGE NIGHT IN VIRGINIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Get answers to questions about college admissions, the financial aid
process & searching for scholarships. www.collegenightinvirginia.org for
locations & details.

SEPTEMBER COLLEGE VISITS

9/20 11:30 a.m. Bridgewater College (VA)
9/21 9:15 a.m. Amherst College (M )
9/21 10:00 a.m. The Ohio State University
9/21 2:30 p.m. George Washington University (DC)
9/22 12:30 p.m. Radford University
9/22 1:30 p.m. Christopher Newport University
9/23 10:45 a.m. Ohio University
9/24 10:00 a.m. Randolph College (VA)
9/24 12:15 p.m. Catholic University
9/28 10:00 a.m. Virginia Commonwealth University

You must sign up at https://connection.naviance.com/gmhs in order to

attend a college visit. Your user name is your email address and your
password is your student id (lunch #) plus your initials. Be sure to print the
confirmation page and have the teacher whose class you will miss sign it.
The signed confirmation serves as your admission ticket to the visit.

ACT, SAT OR NEITHER…As you begin your college search, make sure
to pay attention to standardized test requirements for admission. Many
colleges and universities are eliminating the need to take the standardized
tests (go to www.fairtest.org) or asking for a combination of SAT and IB or
AP tests. Criteria changes from year to year and school to school so be
sure you know what is required before you apply.
 REGISTRATION FOR 2010 SAT & ACT

SAT I & Subject Tests at www.collegeboard.com

OCTOBER 9 SAT LATE registration deadline: SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
NOVEMBER 6 SAT registration deadline: OCTOBER 22, 2010
DECEMBER 4 SAT registration deadline: NOVEMBER 5, 2010

ACT at www.actstudent.org
OCTOBER 23, 2010 ACT registration deadline: SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
DECEMBER 11, 2010 ACT registration deadline: NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Make sure to sign up for the ACT writing. Most colleges require it.
For ACT practice questions go to: http://www.acttestquestions.com

SAT & ACT FEE WAIVERS

There are certain circumstances that may allow you to take the SAT for free
by obtaining a fee waiver. If you feel you may qualify, see your counselor.

NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY ARTS IS HOSTING TWO
IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN STUDYING THE
ARTS IN COLLEGE.
Saturday, October 16
Arts Open House
National Portfolio Day Prep Workshop
Audition Prep Workshop

Saturday, November 6
Arts Open House
National Portfolio Day

RSVP @ www.vcu.edu/arts/visit

SENIORS…Are you applying to a private college? Does the school

require that you fill out the CSS PROFILE? Be sure to go to
www.collegeboard.com and find out. This financial aid form may be
submitted beginning October 1, 2010.

SCHOLARSHIPS can be found on the Naviance website. Click on

Colleges, then scroll down to Scholarships and Money and click on
Scholarship List. New scholarships come into the College/Career Center
daily. Be sure to check for new additions each week.
COLLEGE FAIRS

GREATER WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR

Tuesday, October 12
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Washington Convention Center; Hall C
Register at: www.gotomyncf.com

COLLEGE FAIR
Sunday, October 17
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Fair Oaks Shopping Mall – over 400 colleges represented
To obtain a REQUIRED Admission Ticket
www.fcps.edu/DIS/SchoolCounseling/FCPSCollegeFairNight/

COLLEGE NIGHT
Monday, October 18
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Hayfield Secondary School
Workshops related to the college admissions process

PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS COLLEGE FAIR

Sunday, October 31
1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center

LOCAL COLLEGE VISITS

WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY

Sunday, September 19, 7:00 p.m.
Marriott Tysons Corner

BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Sunday, September 19
Go to bu.edu/receptions to find out time and location

DARTMOUTH
Tuesday, September 21, 7:00 p.m.
Marshall High School
7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
RSVP @ www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/nearyou/

MIT
Saturday, September 25, 3:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson High School
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
October 2, 3:00 p.m.
Rosslyn Spectrum Theater
1611 Kent St, Arlington, VA 22209
Register online: apply.jhu.edu/visit/explorehopkins.html

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Langley High School, McLean

WASHINTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS

October 19, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott Tysons Corner
1960-A Chain Bridge Rd, McLean

TULANE UNIVERSITY
October 20, 7:00 p.m.
Tyson’s Corner Marriott
RSVP @ 800-873-9283

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Diener & Associates, a Falls Church CPA firm, is looking for “a high school
student who is reliable, has a good attitude, and has a professional
demeanor. Successful candidate must have a car as some very local travel
is required (grocery store, bank, post office).” Salary is $10/hour for 2 – 4
hours per week. “Tasks will include but are not limited to: supply
inventory, bank deposits, post office mailings, taking out trash and
recyclables, helping to maintain the office and various other administrative
tasks.”

Contact dbarrett@diener.org with work experience, hours available and any

questions.

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have
within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars
to change the world.
- Harriet Tubman