HAYFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER UPDATES
Volume 4- February 11, 2016
Amy Ferguson, Career Center Specialist
703-924-7424 amy.ferguson@fcps.edu
Twitter: @HawkCounseling
YouTube: www.youtube.com/hayfieldcareercenter
UPCOMING EVENTS AT HAYFIELD
For juniors and younger students: “Kaplan Presents: Understanding the New SAT”- Wednesday,
February 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Lecture Hall. The College Board is making big changes to
the SAT, beginning with the March 2016 test. Learn more about the new format and scoring, and how to
prepare for the upcoming test. This event is sponsored by the Hayfield PTSA. Please contact Kaplan
Program Manager, Michelle Keefe at 571-317-1851 or michelle.keefe@kaplan.com with any questions.
Join the FCPS College Partnership Program (CPP)! CPP is currently accepting applications from current
8th- 11th grade students who demonstrate the ability to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, are willing to
pursue advanced coursework, and demonstrate leadership in school or community activities. Students
admitted to the program have access to the following benefits: academic counseling, college visits, extra
assistance with college and scholarship applications, SAT prep classes, and more. To apply, students
should complete the online application by March 11:
https://docs.google.com/a/fcpsschools.net/forms/d/17kGZfUNqF_ZXPB1pSJflcuG5Th2BegexECzdF5nlb0/viewform. Students will have to use their FCPS Google Apps for Education account to
access the online application. For more information about the College Partnership Program, please visit
our webpage http://www.fcps.edu/is/schoolcounseling/collegesuccess/cpp.shtml, or contact Justin
Simmons at 571-423-4413. Hayfield’s CPP sponsors are Ms. Lofton (English teacher) and Mr. Turner
(STEM teacher).
UPCOMING FCPS EVENTS
Edison Academy Open House- Saturday, February 20 from 11:00- 2:00 p.m. It’s already time to register
for next year’s classes! FCPS offers a multitude of specialty and technical classes for students. Learn
more about them at Edison Academy’s Open House: http://www.fcps.edu/EdisonAcademy/
Edison High School's 5th Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities College Fair: Feb. 19 from
12:00- 2:45 p.m. - (Location: Edison Academy Hospitality Room H112) -- Speak to admissions reps from
HBCUs, and, in some cases, get admitted on the spot! **This event takes place DURING the school day.
Students must provide their own transportation to EHS, and parents will need to make arrangements
with the Hayfield Attendance Office.** Register @ http://goo.gl/forms/P8h5yf8659 by Thursday,
February 11, 2016. You will receive an email confirmation and more information regarding the event a
few days prior to the college fair. For more information please contact: Liz Szentkiralyi, Career Center
Specialist at elszentkiral@fcps.edu or 703-924-8028.
Military Service Academy & ROTC Night- Wednesday, March 16 from 6:30- 8:00 p.m. at South County
HS (Main Entrance #1). This event is a college fair featuring ONLY the U.S. Service Academies, ROTC
programs, Congressional representatives, and some senior military colleges. Registration not required.
“Leadership Skills for Teens”- FCPS Adult & Community Education is offering a new class this spring
designed to empower students with the ability to achieve their ultimate leadership potential. The class
will be held at Edison H.S. on Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30- 8:00 p.m., starting March 28. For more
details and to register, go to: www.fcps.edu/is/ace.
“Paying for College”- Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Potomac HS Auditorium.
AND “Scholarships 101”- Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hayfield Auditorium.
Presented by College Access Fairfax, these programs are designed for 9th- 11th grade students and their
families. Online registration available later this spring at: www.collegeaccessfairfax.org.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES (Non-FCPS)
College Programs
Alfred Street Baptist Church's 14th annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities College Festival
at T.C. Williams High School: Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 9:00) - Over
70 colleges will be represented, plus other organizations. Some schools will conduct on-site admissions
and waive application fees. Seminars will be offered for students, parents, and guardians. Preregistration is REQUIRED. For full details, and to register, go to: www.alfredstreet.org/hbcu.htm.
Mid-Atlantic Regional Counselor Association’s 2nd Annual College Night- Monday, March7 from 7:009:00 p.m. at Lake Braddock H.S. Many universities now have admissions reps that live in the DC metro
area and work only with our local area schools. These representatives have organized their own college
fair where they can talk to you about their campuses. Participating colleges include: Colgate, U. of
Georgia, Georgia Tech, Ohio State, Penn State, Pitt, and more. See the flier posted outside of the Career
Center for full list.
Special Programs on College Campuses
“Primer Paso” at Radford University- Saturday, March 19 from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. FREE bus trip to
campus for Hispanic juniors and seniors with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Meet college students, tour campus,
explore the academic opportunities at Radford, and learn more about the admissions and financial aid
process. Bus leaves from Springfield Town Center. More info in the Career Center! Deadline to register
is March 9. RSVP to Ana Lainez (alainez@radford.edu) or Luis Portillo (lrportillo@radford.edu).
Northern Virginia Regional College Fair- Wednesday, March 30 from 6:30- 9:00 p.m. at George Mason
University’s EagleBank Arena (formerly Patriot Center)
George Mason University’s Volgenau School of Engineering Open House for 11th graders is April 7.
Information and registration (student + one extra person only): https://goo.gl/LNCli1
University of Virginia Society of Women Engineers’ High School Visitation- Saturday, April 9. High
school juniors are invited to apply for this selective program to experience what it's like to be an
engineering student at UVA. They spend the day at various planned activities such as a majors fair,
design activity, and a professional panel. Certain students may also get invited to spend the night on
campus with a host. Applications are due March 12: http://www.virginiaswe.org/#!hsv/c15b8.
Virginia Tech’s Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity invites students to RISE (Recruiting
Initiative for Student Engineers) to see what VT has to offer. The sophomore program (April 23) includes
an intro to engineering, hands-on activities, a tailgate, and box seats at the spring football game. Juniors
(April 17-18) take part in an evening orientation program that includes dinner, a student panel, and
entertainment. They attend the College of Engineering’s Open House the next day. Bus transportation is
provided. Applications are available online at http://www.eng.vt.edu/rise. The deadline is March 18 for
juniors, and March 25 for sophomores.
Career Programs
Want to be a veterinarian? The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges is hosting a free
opportunity for prospective students to meet admissions representatives from vet schools from the U.S.
and abroad. Information sessions are held on various vet medicine careers as well as information on
applying to vet school. The event is Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 2:30 PM—5:00 PM at the Omni
Shoreham Hotel in DC. Registration and info: http://tinyurl.com/AAVMCCareerFair2016.
Girls Inspired & Ready to Lead (GIRL) 4th Annual Career Conference- Saturday, March 12 from 10:00
a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center. For 6th- 12th grade girls and their parents, this
conference will be an opportunity for girls to learn about exciting careers as they meet women working
in those fields. You can also get info on possible internships and job shadows! There is a small fee to
cover lunch ($11.24/ person). Registration and info: http://www.girlsinspiredinc.org/.
Military Programs
Save the Date: Senator Warner’s Service Academy Day 2016- Sat., April 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
at The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, VA. More information to be announced.
Summer Seminars*
*Note- Admission to these programs is highly competitive- not everyone who applies will be admitted.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) for Rising Seniors (current juniors) Applications available: http://www.uscga.edu/AIM/
U.S. Military Academy (West Point) Summer Leaders Experience for Rising Seniors (current
juniors) - Applications: http://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/Summer.aspx.
U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar for Rising Seniors (current juniors) - Six day program
where students can experience all facets of USNA, including their academic program and
midshipman life. Applications available now:
http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS/index.php.
U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM Program for Rising 9th-11th Graders (Current 8th/9th/10th
graders)-http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM/index.php
Other Opportunities
FREE Tax preparation is available to Fairfax County residents who earned less than $54,000 in 2015.
Here is the website for locations: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/news/free_income_tax_prep.htm
SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION
FREE financial aid help here at Hayfield! We are fortunate to have a financial aid expert here at Hayfield
to help families fill out forms and understand the process. Dale Schmidt of College Access Fairfax is here
at Hayfield’s Career Center during most SOAR times. You can make an appointment with him to fill out
the FAFSA or CSS Profile (a form you need for UVA and W&M) or just drop by with questions. Parents
are welcome, too! He will be here during SOAR Time (9:30- 11:00 a.m.) on February 16, 18 and 24, and
more dates in March. E-mail him for an appointment at: DRSchmidt@fcps.edu.
Already filed your FAFSA? Remember that you’ll need to update it with your 2015 info once you’ve
completed your taxes. If you file your taxes electronically, wait about 2-3 weeks, and then update your
FAFSA. There will be an option to link to your IRS form and transfer the information into your FAFSA
(also known as “IRS Data Retrieval”).
"Understanding Financial Aid Awards for Class of 2016" This workshop, for seniors/families who have
applied for financial aid, will explain the components of financial aid awards, how to understand your
offer letter, and advice for making your final decision. The workshop is Saturday, March 12 from 9:0011:00 a.m. at Chantilly H.S. Registration is required: http://collegeaccessfairfax.org/workshops/.
Mid-Year Reports: Once your semester grades have been posted, Hayfield will automatically send your
updated transcript to every college you've listed on past transcript request forms.
Check your junk mail! If your college admissions office is missing something in your application, they
usually send you an e-mail. Sometimes those end up in your junk mail, and you never know it's there
until it's too late. Please take a look at your junk mail folder at least once a week.
JUNIOR CLASS INFORMATION
See “Upcoming Events at Hayfield” section above for info on Hayfield PTSA’s “Kaplan Presents:
Understanding the New SAT”
If you missed our Junior Night program on January 13, I have great news- the videos are now posted on
my YouTube Channel! You can view both the Spanish and the English programs at:
www.youtube.com/hayfieldcareercenter.
American Legion's Girls State and Boys State: These prestigious, FREE leadership forums are a chance
for Virginia’s best and brightest juniors to gather and learn about how government works. The weeklong event is held in mid-June at Longwood University (girls) and Radford University (boys).
Complete information is on the application, which can be found in the Document Library of Family
Connection ("Class of 2017" folder). If you forget how to access that folder, there's a "how to" on my
YouTube channel. The nomination process is very competitive, and we will have more applicants than
we have space/ money. If you have any questions, please contact School Counselor, Erin Crowley, in
Madison Hall or at eecrowley@fcps.edu. Applications are due via e-mail to Ms. Crowley by Friday,
February 26 at 2:30 p.m.
9th Annual West Point Leadership & Ethics Conference: Applications are now being accepted for this
prestigious leadership conference. Two male and two female juniors will be selected to attend this FREE
one day hands-on forum for leadership training on March 17. (THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH JOINING
THE MILITARY OR ATTENDING WEST POINT.) The purpose of this conference is to provide leadership
development so delegates model ethical behavior for their peers. If you're interested in attending,
please access the application in Family Connection's Document Library in the "Class of 2017" folder, and
submit it by Friday, February 19, @ 3:00 p.m. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.5.
Our nomination committee will review the applications and select our four participants. Students can
email their completed application to amy.ferguson@fcps.edu or turn it in to the Career Center/ JROTC
classroom. Questions? Please see Mrs. F. in the Career Center or Col. Ruhl in the JROTC Classroom.
TESTING, TESTING!
January SAT Make-Up Info- If you were registered for the January 23 SAT (the one that was snowed
out), please make sure to check your e-mails for information from the College Board. The make-up date
is Saturday, February 20.
*PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING THINGS TO PREP FOR THE MAKE-UP EXAM (You must have been registered
for the 1/23 SAT): 1) Sign into your College Board account
2) Print an updated Admission Ticket- it will have the new date on it.
3) Required: Bring your updated Admission Ticket with you to the makeup test.
Next SAT*- May 7. Deadline to register- April 8. Register online: www.sat.org.
*There is an SAT on March 5, but regular registration deadline was February 5 (late registration
deadline is February 23, and requires a $28 late fee).
Next ACT- April 9. Deadline to register- March 4. Register online: www.actstudent.org
**If you are on FCPS Free or Reduced Lunch, you qualify for a fee waiver, and can take the test for free!
Please come to the Career Center before you register for the test to get your waiver.**
SAT and ACT Boot Camp- Need a quick prep class before you take the ACT or SAT? Hayfield’s AVID
program sponsors SAT (February 27-28 *OR* May 21-22) and ACT (April 2-3) Boot Camps, taught by
Catalyst Prep. The camps are from 9:00- 1:00 on Saturday and Sunday (you must attend both days) and
are $175. Complete details are on the fliers in the Family Connection Document Library in the “Class of
2017” folder. To register, go to www.catalystprep.com and click on “Boot Camp Sign-Up” on the menu.
◊ ASVAB (Military entrance exam)- Will be given in April. Registration will begin when we return from
spring break. You can start prepping now: www.officialasvab.com.
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
Volunteer at the Smithsonian! Q?Crew is a dynamic group of teen volunteers ages 14 to 19 who commit
to 100 service-hours in Q?rius, a hands-on education center at the Smithsonian National Museum of
Natural History. Must be willing to complete at least 100 service hours. Download the application and
flyer at: http://qrius.si.edu/qcrew. Application deadline is March 18, 2016. For more information,
email: youthnmnh@si.edu or call 202-633-4588.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Teacher Assistant at Montessori School of Alexandria- Hours are 3:00- 6:00 p.m., Monday- Friday. Must
be 16 or older. For more information, contact Cindy Lanham at (703) 960-3498 or
montscholalex@vacoxmail.com.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
VA
Christopher Newport University’s Summer Humanities Institute offers select high school students a
rigorous, multidisciplinary program in philosophy, history, literature and classical studies led by CNU
faculty. The residential camp is for current 9-11th graders, and will be held June 19- July 2. Applications
are due March 15, and can be found at: http://cnu.edu/summerhumanities/.
University of Virginia’s Center for Diversity in Engineering's Introduction to Engineering (ITE) program
(June 26- July 1) introduces students to the theory and practice of engineering through lectures, labs,
and exercises in engineering design, applied math, and basic science. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Preference is given to current 11th graders, but current 10th graders will be considered on a spaceavailable basis. Deadline is March 18. http://www.seas.virginia.edu/admin/diversity/pre_college/ite.php
Virginia Latino Higher Education Network’s Hispanic College Institute at Virginia Tech (August 1-4).
This three-day program is designed for Hispanic students who are rising juniors and seniors (students
currently in 10th- 11th grade). HCI students participate in workshops on college admissions, financial aid,
and careers. This is a FABULOUS opportunity, and should not be missed! This is a FREE program- your
transportation, room, meals, and camp fee are all included. You must have a 2.5 GPA to apply.
Applications will be posted on their website starting Friday, February 19: http://www.valhen.org/hci/.
Virginia Tech’s C-Tech² (June 26- July 9) offers an opportunity to learn about college life for girls
currently in grades 10 and 11. Activities include fun applications of engineering in real world situations,
seminars about the college application process, and learning more about careers in engineering fields.
Deadline is Monday, March 28. http://www.eng.vt.edu/ctech2
DC/ MD
R2L NextGen is Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s week-long leadership and civic engagement
program for high school students currently in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. The program, which will take
place July 10-15, 2016, is completely FREE of charge to all selected student participants. Applications are
due March 14- complete details: http://chci.org/programs/r2l_nextgen/.
Howard University’s High School Summer Enrichment Science Academy is a six-week residential
program for current 10th- 11th graders interested in pursuing careers in the medical, research and/or
allied health fields. The program is FREE but very competitive. Applications are due March 7. Full details:
http://goo.gl/ALqlgZ.
University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business offers four summer programs for students
currently in grades 8-11: http://goo.gl/6ztbBj
Other states
Lebanon Valley College’s Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Camp (July 10-15) provides current
9th-11th graders with a window into the scientific basis of human health. “Rolling” deadline means that
applications will be accepted until the program is full. http://www.lvc.edu/health-bio-summer-camp/
*Graduating seniors only!* The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is an intense month-long camp for
young scientists conducted during the summer after they graduate from high school. In a rustic setting
in West Virginia, students are challenged academically in lectures, hands-on studies on current science
topics, and outdoor activities that are challenging for the experienced but accessible to those who have
never participated in outdoor excursions. The NYSC is an all-expenses-paid program. Information about
the National Youth Science Camp and an application (due Feb. 17) can be found here:
http://www.nysf.com/w/programs/nysc/. Questions should be directed to Eric M. Rhoades, director,
Office of Science and Health Education, by e-mail at Eric.Rhoades@doe.virginia.gov or by telephone at
(804) 786-2481.
Neubauer Family Adelante Summer Scholars Program (June 18- July 8) is an opportunity at UChicago
for talented rising seniors (current 11th graders) to get a taste of an exceptional college experience! Top
students engaged in Hispanic and Latino communities can participate in a University of Chicago Summer
Session course free of charge. Selected students will receive a full scholarship to live on campus and
participate in one of two exciting Summer Session Insight courses: Collegiate Writing: Awakening Into
Consciousness or Contagion: Infectious Agents and Emerging Diseases. The scholarship covers tuition
for the course, room and board, residential and student life fees, and the cost of travel to and from
campus. Students will also engage with the city of Chicago and participate in college application
workshops led by the Office of College Admissions. Applications are due by March 15.
http://summer.uchicago.edu/high-school/neubauer-summer-scholars
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s PREFACE Program is a two-week residential summer experience for
talented 10th- 11th graders and who have expressed a strong, early interest in pursuing a career in the
engineering and technological professions. It is for serious high school students from groups that have
been historically and traditionally underrepresented or underserved in science, engineering, and
technological fields. Applications are due March 25. http://goo.gl/5YCO