HAYFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER UPDATES
September 23, 2015
Amy Ferguson, Career Center Specialist
703-924-7424 amy.ferguson@fcps.edu
Twitter: @HawkCounseling
YouTube: www.youtube.com/hayfieldcareercenter
COLLEGES VISITING HAYFIELD SOON
Each fall, colleges visit Hayfield to talk to interested juniors and seniors. Students should sign up in Family
Connection, then print their pass. See the “how” to” video: www.youtube.com/hayfieldcareercenter.
College
Wesley College
College of William and Mary
University of Chicago
Radford University
Virginia Tech
Christopher Newport University
Bridgewater College
Rider University
American University
Ferrum College
University of Mary Washington
Air Force ROTC Scholarship Info
Virginia Commonwealth University
Date
Monday, September 28
Monday, September 28
Tuesday, September 29
Wednesday, September 30
Wednesday, September 30
Wednesday, September 30
Thursday, October 1
Thursday, October 1
Thursday, October 1
Thursday, October 1
Friday, October 2
Friday, October 2
Monday, October 5
Time
10:45 AM
2:00 PM
8:15 AM
8:20 AM
9:30 AM
12:00 PM
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
2:00 PM
12:00 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS AT HAYFIELD
Senior Parent Night- Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hayfield Auditorium. Counselors will
review graduation requirements and college application procedures with families. Keynote speaker:
Chris Carl, Assistant Director of Admissions at University of Mary Washington. The same information
was presented to students in their English classes the week of September 21.
College Night- Monday, October 19 from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary. Meet with college
representatives, and attend workshops on financial aid, SAT/ACT, career planning, and more. Register
online at: www.fcpscollegefairs.com.
UPCOMING FCPS EVENTS
College Fair- Sunday, October 18 from 7:30- 9:30 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall. Meet with 400+ college
representatives. No workshops held at this event- those are at Hayfield’s program the following evening
(see above under “Upcoming Events at Hayfield). Register online at: www.fcpscollegefairs.com.
SENIORS ONLY: “Scholarship 101”**- Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. at West Potomac HSLearn about how to apply for scholarships, including tips on applications, web sites and other sources of
scholarship information. Register: www.collegeaccessfairfax.org. (Juniors and younger students are
asked to attend the spring “Scholarship 101” workshop at Hayfield on the evening of May 18, 2016.)
Spanish translation available.
Future Quest 2015: Saturday, November 14 from 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at George Mason University’s
Johnson Center . Future Quest is a FREE College and Career Forum for students with disabilities, parents,
and professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to select from a variety of workshops about
Options After High School, Employment, Assistive Technology, and College and Career Planning. The
keynote speaker, Justin Graves, will inspire participants to use their passion to help others by focusing
on their abilities. The Resource Fair will give participants the opportunity to browse community
supports and services and better understand available resources as they transition to life. Info and
registration: http://futurequest.gmu.edu.
Financial Aid Night- Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. at South County HS. Guest speaker: Chad
Spencer, Associate Dean, Davidson College. Information about the FAFSA, types of loans, and financial
aid will be provided. No pre-registration necessary.
SENIORS ONLY: FAFSA Line-By-Line/ CSS Profile**- Saturday, December 12 from 9:00 a.m.-noon at Lee
High School. The first half of the program will be an explanation of the information required to complete
the FAFSA (federal financial aid form). The second half of the program will cover the CSS Profile, which
some colleges also require, in addition to the FAFSA. Register: www.collegeaccessfairfax.org. Spanish
translation available.
**College Access Fairfax offers these workshops at other locations on additional dates- I have listed the
closest ones to Hayfield. To see the full list, go to www.collegeaccessfairfax.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS (Non-FCPS)
College Receptions
Carnegie Mellon Information Session- Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tysons Corner
Marriott. Pre-registration REQUIRED: www.admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/informationsessions-in-a-city-near-you. (Also a session in Bethesda, MD on Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m. at
the Bethesda Marriott.)
Washington University in St. Louis Admissions Information Session- Sunday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Tysons Corner Marriott. No reservations required. For more info, call (800) 638-0700. Also sessions
on 9/27 at Hyatt Regency Bethesda at 2:00 p.m. and on 10/18 at Hunt Valley Inn Baltimore.
An Introduction to Brown University- Monday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Washington-Lee High School,
Arlington, VA, in the Main Auditorium. Register at: www.brown.edu/go/brownnearyou.
“Discover Duke” Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sherwood Regional Library in Alexandria and
Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Flint Hill School in Oakton. Please register at
www.admiss.ugrad.duke.edu/discover-duke.
Special Programs on College Campuses
Trinity College (CT) Preview Weekend- Sunday & Monday, November 8-9. Overnight event that for high
school seniors to explore both the academic and social aspects of the Trinity community with a focus on
the experiences of students of color. Financial assistance for transportation, housing and meals is
available for students who are admitted to the program. To obtain an application for the program, visit
www.trincoll.edu/studentlife/diversity/preview. Deadline: October 12, 2015.
The It Girls Overnight Retreat is a Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) program
for outstanding 11th and 12th grade women interested in a “slumber party meets hackathon” on their
campus on October 11-12. “It Girls” meet barrier-breaking role models from the tech industry, connect
with iSchool student mentors, faculty, and staff, and engage in hands-on workshops that open their eyes
to the endless possibilities of a career in technology. Applications are now open and are due no later
than September 30: https://goo.gl/W3hzDD.
“Discover Engineering” at Sweet Briar College for 10th, 11th and 12th grade girls is a weekend program
designed for girls to learn what engineering is all about. No experience necessary! There is one in
October and another next spring. Info and registration: http://sbc.edu/engineering/explore-engineeringhigh-school-women.
The Society of Women Engineers at the University of Virginia invites high school seniors and juniors to
apply for a place in their High School Visitation program, taking place Saturday, November 14th, 2015.
The program gives young women a comprehensive look at engineering fields and at UVA’s engineering
curriculum through informative speakers and hands-on design activities. To apply, students should
complete the HSV Fall 2015 Application. The fall program is geared towards high school seniors, but
juniors are invited to apply as well. Another session of HSV will take place in the spring of 2016. Info and
application: http://www.virginiaswe.org/#!hsv/c15b8.
Other Events
Mount Zion Baptist Church (Arlington) Workshops
Scholarship Workshop: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from 6:30 pm-9 pm. Mrs. Marianne
Ragins, President of The Scholarship Workshop LLC, is their guest presenter. Representatives
from various community organizations offering scholarships will be on site.
Essay Workshop: Saturday, October 24 from 9:00- noon. For students preparing college
entrance and scholarship applications. Space is limited for this workshop.
Register online with Mount Zion at: http://www.scholarshipworkshop.com/mzbc.
Association of American Medical Colleges- Minority Student Medical Career Fair- Saturday, November
7, 2015 from 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center, MD. For high school and college
students and their parents- meet reps from medical schools, hear panel discussions on pathways to
become a physician, learn about special AAMC programs. Register: www.aamc.org/medicalcareerfair.
SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION
Senior Parent Night- See “Upcoming Events at Hayfield” for info
College Essay Writing Workshops- Monday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m. (during SOAR Time) and
Wednesday, November 18 at 3:00 p.m. The Hawk Writing Center and the Career Center are cosponsoring two college/ scholarship essay writing workshops this fall. Get help starting or editing your
essays for college or scholarship applications. Sign up in Family Connection under “College Visits”.
Northern Va. Community College’s Pathway to the Baccalaureate is now accepting applications from
SENIORS. PtB is a program for seniors who plan to complete their associate’s degree at NOVA before
finishing their bachelor’s degree at a four-year college. Students admitted to the program will receive
assistance with their transition to NOVA, including admissions, financial aid, placement testing, and
registration for fall 2016 classes. Applications available now from your counselor or the Career Center,
and are due to your counselor by November 6.
Applying to JMU? If you want to submit a recommendation letter (it is OPTIONAL- it’s not necessary to
have one), please read the following statement from JMU’s Undergraduate Admissions website: “If an
applicant wishes to have one included with their application, it must be requested by the applicant via
our online recommendation system during the application process. JMU will contact the recommender
with instructions for submitting the recommendation letter. Any additional letters of recommendation
will not be reviewed.” Also note- after you hit the “submit” button on your JMU application, you
CANNOT change your response re: the recommendation letter. JMU’s admissions representative will
visit Hayfield on Wednesday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. and can answer additional questions.
JUNIOR CLASS INFORMATION
Save the date! Junior Parent Night is Wednesday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.
TESTING, TESTING!
Next SAT- November 7. Deadline to register- October 9. Register online: www.sat.org
Next ACT- October 24. Regular registration was September 18. “Late” registration deadline ($25 late
fee + regular registration fee)- October 2. There is also a December 12 ACT- deadline to register
is November 6. Register online: www.actstudent.org
PSAT- All sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14. Freshmen will take the
PSAT9 on the same day. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED- all students will take the test. Juniors and
sophomores will receive a Practice Guide through their English classes this week. There is no practice
guide for the new freshman level test, but all students may practice here: www.khanacademy.org/sat.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Remember to check Family Connection for the latest scholarship lists! There’s a “How to Find
Scholarships in Family Connection” video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/hayfieldcareercenter.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Need Volunteer Service Hours? Attend a Teen Volunteer Information Night at your local library! Library
staff will show you how to find agencies in need of volunteers and explore upcoming volunteer
opportunities. The closest event to Hayfield is at Richard Byrd Library in Springfield on Thursday,
October 15 at 6:30 p.m. To see other dates/locations, and to register, go to:
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events.
KEEN DC is looking for volunteer “coaches” to work with special needs kids and young adults at their
one-on-one activity days. No athletic experience required! Programs are always on the first and third
Saturday or Sunday of the month. Full details here: http://www.keengreaterdc.org/volunteers.
South Run RECenter needs help sprucing up their landscape! Bring work gloves, water and a snack, and
your service hours form (if you need one signed). Volunteers must be 16 to come alone; younger
students must bring a parent with them. See the dates and times for work sessions here- preregistration is required: http://fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/volunteer/srunrec-vol.htm.