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11 th Grade Parent Meeting

Join us for an informative parent meeting about planning for post-high school options. Topics include college visits, financial aid, Trailblazer packets, and more. Spanish presentation available.

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11 th Grade Parent Meeting

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  1. 11th Grade Parent Meeting January 22, 2019 7:00pm Sponsored by MBHS School Counseling Department

  2. Agenda Greetings and Welcome – Dr. Allain PTSA President - Ms. Frost *Spanish Presentation (in Career Center) - Ms. Contreras *Path to Post-High School – Dr. Howard *Trailblazer Packet - Ms. Poole *Introduction to the College & Career Center - Mr. Hernandez *Senior Planning - Dr. Howard Questions and Answers

  3. Complete Junior Year June 2019 Complete Applications for Post High School Plans Fall of Senior Year GraduateJune 2020! Path to Post High School Plans College Visits Summer 2019 Apply for Financial Aid if Needed Senior Year

  4. Senior year class registration • Junior meeting with counselor: last two weeks of March • post-high school planning & Trailblazer process • MCPS College Career Readiness test (based on post-high school plans) • College & Career Q&A Sessions: Monday, June 3rd and TBD • Naviance/Family Connections account activation Complete Junior Year

  5. Senior Year Scheduling Options • Full Day Schedule at Blair • Internship or Site-Based Work Experience (Work Study) • Thomas Edison High School of Technology • Dual Enrollment Programs • Abbreviated Schedule

  6. Post High School Options Post Secondary College/University Additional Options

  7. MBHS Trailblazer Packets All juniors will receive a Trailblazer Packet. Depending on their post high school plans, not all items have to be completed by all students. The packet contains: a. Transcript b. Junior Information Sheet c. 4-Year summary of Activities Sheet d. Teacher Checklist Sheets (two blue forms) e. Definition of Admission Options f. Trailblazer Planning Information Sheet Students will be instructed on how to complete their packets. All students and their parent/guardian will have to complete a questionnaire on Family Connections/Naviance.

  8. Naviance Resource for college and career exploration Guide to the college application process All juniors and their parents need their own accounts

  9. College and/or Career Ready Which Test Will you Take? All juniors must take one of these tests before the end of their junior year.

  10. College and Career Information Coordinator- Mr. Edvin Hernandez • Role • Services • College and Career Center Hours • College Rep Visits • Hours

  11. Complete Trailblazer Packets • College Visits • Internships • Decide which schools to apply to • Start looking for scholarships • Working on college prompts/essays Summer of 2019

  12. College Application Process • A. Decide which schools to apply to (Reach, Target, Safety) • B. Attend college fairs/rep visits • C. Enter schools into Naviance • D. Complete applications on college websites • E. Requests for transcripts • F. Requests for recommendations Fall of Senior Year Other Options Process A. Military B. Trade School/Apprenticeship C. Work Force

  13. Key Factors in Admission Decisions • Academic Performance • Strength of Curriculum • Essays • Leadership Experience/Community Involvement • Interests/Goals/Aspirations • Standardized Test Scores • Letters of Recommendation

  14. Types of Applications

  15. Financial Aid • Explore options to pay for your college/university education. • A. FAFSA • MD Deadline: Start: October 1 End: March 1 • Federal Deadline: June 30th • B. Aid from college/university • C. Private scholarships

  16. Keep in Mind! NACAC College Fair: April 1st & 2nd Field Trip12th Grade Parent Night: Same night as BTSNPTSA College Panel: September 2019Financial Aid Night: October 2019

  17. Questions and Answers

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