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The Academies of Loudoun Senior Parent Night

Join us for an informative session on post-secondary options, the college admissions process, and available support services. Learn about common misconceptions and factors considered in college admissions. Discover the traditional factors and important questions to ask when choosing a college. Get detailed information on college applications, deadlines, recommendation letters, transcripts, and supporting documentation. Understand the outcomes of the admissions process and explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

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The Academies of Loudoun Senior Parent Night

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  1. The Academies of LoudounSenior Parent Night

  2. Welcome • Introductions • Philosophy • Post-Secondary Options • Process • Support

  3. Introductions Office of Student Services

  4. Tony BauerDirector of School Counseling

  5. Amy BurgessSchool CounselorJohn Champe High SchoolLoudoun Valley High SchoolPotomac Falls High SchoolRiverside High SchoolAOS Liaison

  6. Dan CuevasSchool CounselorIndependence High SchoolDominion High SchoolFreedom High SchoolPark View High SchoolWillard Intermediate SchoolMATA Liaison

  7. Beth DoyleSchool CounselorBroad Run High SchoolHeritage High SchoolLoudoun County High SchoolStonebridge High SchoolOffice of Admissions LiaisonDE Point of Contact

  8. Michelle TrudelSchool CounselorBriar Woods High SchoolRock Ridge High SchoolTuscarora County High SchoolWoodgrove High SchoolAET Liaison

  9. Kim YeagerPlacement Coordinator

  10. Soozi AllderCareer Center Assistant

  11. Susan ChernenkoSecretary

  12. Philosophy

  13. Mission: The mission of the Academies of Loudoun is to empower students to explore, research, collaborate, innovate, and to make meaningful contributions to the world in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

  14. Preparing for what comes after high school creates a range of emotions for both parents and students

  15. Post-Secondary Options

  16. Four-year collegeTwo-year collegeStructured gap yearApprenticeshipTrade or Technical SchoolMilitary serviceFull-time Employment

  17. Process

  18. Overview The College List Applications, Deadlines and Notification Dates Letters of Recommendation Test Scores, transcripts and other supporting documentation Outcomes

  19. The List – Where to Apply

  20. Common misconceptions about college admission:It takes all A’s to get into a “good” collegeIf I don’t get into a Name Brand (“good”) college, I will have no futureA public university will cost less than a private oneThe more selective a college is, the better it isMy SAT scores will make or break my admissions chancesThe higher the college’s ranking in US News & World Report, the better it is

  21. Some Factors used to determine admission Course rigor Grades and GPA Class Rank Character College Readiness Indicators Leadership, Activities, Employment Interviews Letters of Recommendation Essays Demonstrated Interest

  22. The Traditional Factors in choosing a college: Location Size Climate Campus Activities Athletics Academic Programs/Majors Support Services/Tutoring Food Diversity Housing Religious Affiliation Career Placement Services Safety Class Size Cost

  23. Some traditional factors in choosing a college: Location Size Climate Campus Activities Athletics Academic Programs/Majors Support Services/Tutoring Food Diversity Housing Religious Affiliation Career Placement Services Safety Class Size Cost

  24. In terms of academic profile, where does your student fall in the range of admitted students? What kinds of experiences will your student seek at this college – internships, coops, research opportunities, etc.? What size fish will they be in the pond ? Some questions to ask

  25. Healthy question: “Where will my student get in”? Healthier question: “Where will my student choose to go where they fit in, have room to grow and are positioned to optimize their college experiences and opportunities”?

  26. Applications, Deadlines and Notification Dates

  27. Points on College Applications:Almost all colleges and universities have electronic applicationsPopular platforms:Common ApplicationUniversal ApplicationCoalition Application**Many colleges will also offer a college-specific online application, others are exclusively on one of the platforms previously mentioned.

  28. Letters of Recommendation

  29. Teacher Letters* Requested by student according to the home school procedureCounselor Letters*Student may choose either home school or Academies counselor

  30. Test Scores, transcripts and supporting documentation *Students request transcript from home school *Students have official test score reports sent to colleges by College Board or ACT**All supporting documents related to college admission will be submitted by the student’s home school counselor.

  31. Supporting documentation Naviance Parchment

  32. Parchment – Stone Bridge High School Only Students at Stone Bridge High School will need to order their transcript electronically on Parchment by logging in to www.parchment.com. If a student does not have a PARCHMENT account they should retrieve their 25 digit registration code from the School Counseling office at SBH (not ACL). They should NOT create a new account, but follow the detailed instructions provided by the Counseling office.Recommendation letters will be sent electronically by the recommender to the student’s School Counselor to be included with transcripts.Please see your Stone Bridge High School Counselor for more information https://www.lcps.org/page/172804

  33. Outcomes *Acceptance *Denial *Deferral *Conditional Acceptance

  34. Support

  35. Financial Aid and Scholarships

  36. October 1 is the first day that anyone expecting to apply for financial aid can access, complete, and submit the FAFSA and CSS/PROFILE. • All institutions require submission of the FAFSA for financial aid consideration. For current high school seniors expecting to attend college next year, the 2018-2019 FAFSA can be accessed and submitted at https://fafsa.ed.gov/ beginning October 1 • About 250 colleges and universities also require submission of the CSS/PROFILE. This can be accessed and submitted at https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/ beginning October 1 • The deadline to submit these forms varies college to college. It is necessary to check each college's website or financial aid office to know the final deadline for each. Missing these deadlines will seriously impact your child's eligibility for financial aid.

  37. Here's what you need to know to correctly begin the FAFSA: • The FAFSA belongs to the student, although many parents complete this form on their child's behalf. To begin the FAFSA, the student must first create their own FSA ID (Federal Student Aid identification number). This ID is like an electronic fingerprint, and each person wanting to access a student's FAFSA will need their own. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to do this: https://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/attachments/050415FSAIDReplaceHowToCreateFSAIDGuideATTACH.pdf • Parents wanting to complete the FAFSA on their child's behalf will need their own FSA ID.

  38. Upcoming Events • Saturday, September 21st Essay & Personal Statement Wksp – NVCC @10am • Registration required – cchaney@nvcc.edu or sclarke@nvcc.edu • Sunday, September 22nd College Fair at Stonebridge High School 2:30-5pm • Wednesday, November 13th ACL Parent Night – Best Fit College Tour 6pm • Wednesday, January 29th ACL Parent Night – College Funding Coach 6pm • Wednesday, April 5th Career & Apprenticeship Fair @ Academies of Loudoun 2:30-4:30pm

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