HAYFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER UPDATES
Volume 2- October 9, 2015
Amy Ferguson, Career Center Specialist
703-924-7424 amy.ferguson@fcps.edu
Twitter: @HawkCounseling
YouTube: www.youtube.com/hayfieldcareercenter
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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
**FROM JAPAN!! University of Tsukuba
**Northwestern University (IL)
Methodist University (NC)
**University of Virginia (VA)
Alderson-Broaddus College (WV)
Virginia Wesleyan College (VA)
Elon University (NC)
Davis & Elkins College (WV)
Salisbury University (MD)
**FROM JAPAN!! Keio University
**FROM JAPAN!! Ritsumeikan University
Baldwin Wallace University (OH)
University of Arizona (AZ)
Wofford College (SC)
Notre Dame of Maryland University (MD)
James Madison University (MD)
Alfred University (NY)
Randolph College (VA)
Date
Tue October 13
Tue October 13
Thu October 15
Thu October 15
Thu October 15
Thu October 15
Thu October 15
Fri October 15
Fri October 16
Tue October 20
Tue October 20
Tue October 20
Tue October 20
Tue October 20
Tue October 20
Wed October 21
Wed October 21
Thu October 22
Time
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
2:00 PM
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 & 9:35 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
1:15 PM
10:00 AM
1:30 PM
9:00 AM
** Starred college visits will NOT be held in the Career Center. See Family Connection for location!**
UPCOMING EVENTS AT HAYFIELD
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.
ACT Boot Camp- Saturday and Sunday, October 17 & 18 from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Learn strategies for
maximizing your ACT score! The class is $175, and is taught by Catalyst Prep. Register by October 14 at:
www.catalystprep.com and click on “Bootcamp Sign-Up” on the website menu bar. This is a fundraiser
for Hayfield’s AVID program. Students on free/reduced lunch may qualify for a reduced price- see the
Career Center by Oct. 14 for details.
◊ ASVAB- Thinking about joining the military after high school? The ASVAB is the entrance exam for the
U.S. military services. Hayfield will offer the ASVAB on November 23. Registration will begin on
Wednesday, November 4- registration form will be e-mailed to all 10-11-12th graders on that date.
UPCOMING FCPS EVENTS
FCPS 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. 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 OPPORTUNITIES (Non-FCPS)
College Receptions
“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. Register at:
www.admiss.ugrad.duke.edu/discover-duke.
◊ Pace University Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Arlington. Register at:
www.pace.edu/Hometown.
◊ Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) Saturday, October 31 at 10:00 a.m. at The Toolbox, 1627
Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC. Full details and registration: www.scad.edu/infosession.
Special Programs on College Campuses
◊ NOVA Medical Education Campus (Springfield) Open House- Thinking about a career in the health
sciences? Attend NOVA’s open house to learn more about the medical majors they offer. Meet students
and faculty who can answer your questions, get a campus tour, see demonstrations, and win PRIZES!
RSVP: www.MECOpenhouse2015.eventbrite.com.
◊ Fall Blast/ Fall Fling at the University of Virginia invites talented juniors and seniors to its annual open
house events: Fall Blast (for Hispanic/Latino students) is Friday, November 13 and Fall Fling is Saturday,
November 14. More info at: www.admission.virginia.edu/outreach/events.
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. APPLICATIONS DUE FRI., OCT. 23 @ 11:59 P.M.
◊ University of North Georgia’s National Leadership Challenge Weekend- November 13-15 The
weekend is run on their Dahlonega Campus and at Camp Frank D Merrill (mountain phase of Army
Ranger school). Students will get to rappel down a rock face, construct a rope bridge across a rushing
mountain stream, negotiate a tough leadership reaction course, and more. Cost is $115. Students will be
mentored by UNG Cadets, and will learn a lot about life and academics at their senior military college.
Info at: http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/visit/nlc.php.
Other Opportunities
◊ U.S. Department of State recently announced scholarships for American high school students to
study abroad. Applications are now being accepted for their study abroad programs for U.S. high school
students. These merit-based scholarships include international airfare, tuition, and program costs, as
well as meals and living accommodations (often with a host family). The programs have no language
prerequisites, and gap year students are encouraged to apply as long as they meet the age
requirements. Each program has its own requirements, application, and deadline. Info:
www.exchanges.state.gov.
Mount Zion Baptist Church (Arlington) Essay Workshops Saturday, October 24 from 9:00- noon. Space
is limited for this workshop. Register online with Mount Zion at: 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.
◊ National Portfolio Day is an event specifically for visual artists and designers. It is an opportunity for
those who wish to pursue an education in the visual and related arts to meet with representatives from
colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Representatives will be
available to review your artwork, discuss their programs and answer questions about professional
careers in art. The DC event is Saturday, November 21 from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.at GWU’s Marvin
Center. RSVP and info at: http://www.portfolioday.net/2015-16-schedule/event/73
SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION
◊ University of Mary Washington “On-Site” Decision Day- Applying to Mary Washington? Get your
admissions decision IN PERSON on November 9 at 11:30 a.m. To participate, complete your UMW
admissions application on Common App and give your counselor a transcript request form (write “ONSITE” on it) no later than November 5. Send test scores online from www.sat.org and/or
www.actstudent.org. Questions? See Mrs. Ferguson in the Career Center.
◊ Radford University “On-Site” Decision Day- Applying to Radford? Get your admissions decision IN
PERSON on Thursday, December 17 at 9:35 a.m.! Apply to Radford online and give your counselor a
transcript request form by Monday, November 16. Send test scores online from www.sat.org and/or
www.actstudent.org. Questions? See Mrs. Ferguson in the Career Center.
College Essay Writing Workshops- Wednesday, November 18 at 3:00 p.m. The Hawk Writing Center
and the Career Center are co-sponsoring 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- 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. Practice here:
www.khanacademy.org/sat.
◊ ASVAB (Military entrance exam)- please see info under “Upcoming Events at Hayfield” for details.
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.
◊ Eddie’s Club- Volunteer to be a buddy for special needs kids! The club meets once a month for two
hours at Irving Middle School in Springfield. Activities include arts & crafts, games, sports, and more.
Details: www.eddiesclub.org. Or contact Jeff and Teresa Salino – Eddie’s Club Volunteer Coordinators
703.932.7792; jeffsalino@verizon.net.
◊ Lee District RECenter- Fairfax County Park Authority is looking for volunteers to help with their
Adapted Aquatics class. No experience necessary, but must be willing to make a commitment for the
entire eight week class (currently Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m.). Contact: Nicole Woodward, Adapted
Programs Coordinator at 703-324-8565; Text: 571-425-7155 E-mail:
Nicole.woodward@fairfaxcounty.gov
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.