This document summarizes information presented at a senior information night for Grassfield High School students. It discusses important deadlines and processes for college admissions, including the differences between early action and early decision, common application requirements, standardized testing, and financial aid. Key dates are highlighted, such as December 4th for transcript requests. Contact information is provided for counselors, career advisors and coaches to assist students with their post-secondary plans.

1. Senior Information Night
Grassfield High School Class of 2016

2. What Now?!?

3. …you can’t expect
things
to happen
unless YOU take the
initiative!!!

5. • Early Decision is BINDING- You MUST
attend the college or university. If accepted, you
must withdraw any applications sent to other
schools and decline acceptance offers including
any financial aid packages associated with
acceptance.
• Early Action is NOT Binding- It allows you to
compare admissions/financial aid and scholarship
offers. You MAY apply early, but typically you will
not have to make a decision until approximately
May 1st.
College Admissions Key Terms

6. Two year or Four year
College/University?
Factors
to
consider
Cost
Class
Size
Campus
Life
Location
Maturity

7. Thoroughly examine the
college/universities application process.
Common Application?
Complete application in its’ entirety.
Print ALL necessary documentation the
application requires your counselor to
complete. Don’t forget to check to see if the
school requires letters of recommendation
Common titles for the forms include:
• Secondary school report
• Counselor form
• High School report form
College Application Process
Step 4
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Pay VERY
close
attention to
admission
deadlines!!
!

8. Complete transcript request form (this form
can be picked up from your counselor or
the main guidance office).
Hand deliver transcript request form,
transcript request fee and any necessary
forms from college/university to your
counselor. Please allow ten (10) school
days for processing. Your counselor will
have office hours posted on her door.
It is the student’s responsibility to check
the college/university websites to verify all
of the required items have been received.
Step 5
Step 6
Pay VERY
close
attention to
admission
deadlines!!
!
Step 7

9. Why is this date important?!?
Friday, December 4, 2015 is the LAST
day to turn in requests for transcripts to
be mailed to colleges/universities with
application due dates prior to
Wednesday, January 13, 2016!!
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE
MADE!!!
Friday, December 4, 2015

10. Student Name
Student Street Address
City, State and Zip Code
College/University Name
Office of Admissions
City, State and Zip Code
Place the following inside a large manila envelope:
Letters of Recommendation
Official Transcript
Other documentation required from the College/University

11. Source: www.nacacnet.org

12. Grassfield High School
CEEB Code
470469

13. College Admission Testing
Next date: November 7, 2015
Regular deadline for
registration:
October 9, 2015
www.collegeboard.com
Next date: December 12, 2015
Regular deadline for
registration:
November 6, 2015
www.act.org***Just as a reminder you are required
to submit a photograph when registering
and bring a valid picture ID. See
website for more details.***

14. College Credits Prior to Graduation
• Advanced Placement Courses & Exams
• Dual Enrollment College Composition 1 & 2
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – ~$100
https://clep.collegeboard.org/
• DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) - ~ $85
http://getcollegecredit.com/
• State Council of Higher Education in VA (SCHEV)
http://www.schev.edu/students/transfer/advancedsearch.asp
College in the Afternoon
Virginia Community College System online classes
• SAT Subject Tests

15. It is the responsibility of the
student to send the
transcript/score report to the
college/university.
Those grades/scores will not
be on the GFHS transcript
sent in July!!!
VERY IMPORTANT

16. Mr. Carter Youmans, Career Coach
Available in the D Quad on Thursdays

17. TCC
•From high school, attend TCC
and go anywhere!
•Navigate the admissions
process for TCC
•Gain access to the uncharted
territory of the Virginia
Placement test
•Attain college credits before
you start college in the fall
Carter Youmans
D Quad on Thursdays
High School Career Coach
cyoumans@tcc.edu

19. “Where can I find scholarships?”

20. Searching for Scholarships
• Only scholarship information sent to Grassfield High School
will be publicized through Peachjar until the link to the
guidance portion of the Grassfield High School website.
• Students and parents should search for additional
scholarships via the web.
• Students should check for new scholarships at least once a
week.
• Some scholarships applications can only be accessed
through the Internet and need to be submitted
electronically.
• Carefully read the detailed instructions for each scholarship
as well as the eligibility and submission
requirements…every scholarship is different!!!

21. Submitting Scholarships
Complete transcript request form. This form can
be obtained from your counselor or in the main
guidance office.
The student MUST hand deliver the
transcript request form, $2.00/transcript
fee and any necessary forms to his/her
counselor.
You must allow TEN (10) school days for
Your counselor to process transcript
requests and necessary forms.

22. Pick up official transcript and any
other documentation needed from
your counselor.
The student is responsible for
checking the scholarship
website for application check
list and mailing all required
documentation.
Pay VERY
close attention to the
scholarship deadlines!

23. Grassfield High School Scholarships
Faculty Scholarship
Alumni Scholarship
Cliff Bernard Memorial Scholarship
Anne McKim Memorial Scholarship
Jazmine Skyke Foreman Memorial Scholarship
Governor’s STEM Academy Richard De Roche Memorial
Scholarship
Carolyn F. Bernard Community of Excellence Scholarship
Grassfield High School Brag Sheet
jennifer.pettway@cpschools.com

25. • Career interest inventories
• Engage in the job search process
• Portfolio, resume, cover letter and job
interviewing
• Attend the Chesapeake Public
Schools Annual Career Fair

26. “Is the military for me? What branch should I choose? Am I
eligible?”
• November
10th
• 8:30 AM
• Permission
form is
required
• Research each branch of the
military
• Visit with the military recruiters
during lunch
• Take the ASVAB

27. What is an
apprenticeship?
A training system
that allows a
worker to earn
wages while they
learn.
How does an
apprenticeship
work?
Consists of on-
the-job training
and classroom
instruction
How long is an
apprenticeship ?
Varies between 1 and 6 years

28. Information sessions will be held on
Mondays at 4:00 PM and Wednesdays at
2:00 PM
at the Portsmouth TCC
October 13, 2015 thru
November 26, 2015.
W. C. Goodwin
Apprentice Program Administrator
757.396.4777
Apprenticeship
Announcement

29. • Technical schools can provide
individuals with hands-on training and
certifications to obtain careers in a
short period of time.
• Community colleges often have
outstanding programs and are less
expensive

30. Mr. Arthur Kelly, Access Advisor
Available in the D Quad on Wednesday/Thursday and
every other Friday

31. Financial Aid: Considerations
 How much do I really need?
 Personal expenses
Computer
Clothes
Food plan
Travel
Fun

32. • Request financial aid/scholarship
information and applications from your
college
• Attend the Financial Aid Night on
November 16, 2015
• Make an appointment with Mr. Kelly to
complete the FAFSA

33. Are you an athlete?!?

34. YOU
MUST check your
CORE COURSE GPA

35. • Complete registration process at
http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
• Submit transcript release form obtained after completion of
registration from the website above
• There is no fee for an NCAA transcript
• The CEEB code for NCAA is 999999 (SAT/ACT Scores)

36. College Fair October 5, 2015
All Yearbook Pictures due October 30,
2015
ASVAB Testing November 10, 2015
Financial Aid Workshop November 16, 2015
Senior Banquet December 12, 2015
Senior Prom May 14, 2016
Graduation
June 15, 2016

37. Contacts
Mrs. Judy Best
Guidance Director
Judy.Best@cpschools.com
Mrs. Lorri Owens
School Counselor 11-12 grades A-K
Lorri.Owens@cpschools.com
Mrs. Elizabeth Creamer
School Counselor 11-12 grades L-Z
Elizabeth.Creamer@cpschools.com
Mrs. Jennifer Pettway
Career Counselor/CCST
Jennifer.Pettway@cpschools.com
Mrs. Julie Freeman
STEM/Student Assistance Counselor
Julienne.Freeman@cpschools.com
Mr. Arthur Kelly
ACCESS Advisor
akelly@accesscollege.org
Mr. Carter Youmans
TCC Career Coach
cyoumans@tcc.edu