Junior Students & Parents
Small Group Presentation
Presented by:
RMHS Counseling Department
Agenda
• Post Secondary Planning
• Family Connection
• Resources
• Collect Important Materials
• Schedule Counselor Interview
Post Secondary
Planning
Evaluating an Application
• Transcript
 GPA, Courses & Grades
• Testing: SAT I, SAT II or ACT Scores
• Essay(s)
• Extracurricular Activities
• Letters of Recommendation
The Counseling Office Will Send the
Following Electronically:
• Student Transcript
• Secondary School Report Form
• Counselor Letter of Recommendation
 Based on brag sheet and interview
 Parent Brag sheet optional
• School Profile
• IB/MYP Credentials (If Applicable)
Teacher Recommendations
• One or Two Teacher Recommendations (on
average)
• Ask your teachers this spring before leaving for
summer break.
• In the Fall, request your teacher letter of
recommendation through Family Connection.
*Please give teachers at least one
month’s notice.
College Admissions - Testing
• Register online to take the SAT I and/or ACT.
 Scores are sent directly from the testing
companies – NOT from RM
 SAT I fee includes sending your scores to
4 colleges for free
• SAT II’s are required for some colleges.
Check each school’s website.
• SAT Optional Schools: www.fairtest.org
• RMHS CEEB Code: 210910
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
• Student athletes intending to play
NCAA Division I or II sports must
register with the NCAA
 www.ncaa.org
College Visits
• 3 excused absences both junior and senior
year (6 days total)
• See various types of schools: i.e. big vs.
small, urban vs. rural, single-sex vs. co-ed
Financial Aid
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Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov
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Changes to the FAFSA process for the 2017-18 school year:
• Earlier access: Students will be able to file a 2017-18 FAFSA as early as
Oct 1, 2016. This is a permanent change for future years.
• Earlier income: Beginning in 2017-18 students will report income from an
earlier tax year. For ex. on the 2017-18 FAFSA students will use 2015 tax
information.
When a Student Is
Which Year’s
When a Student Can Submit
Attending College (School
Income Information
a FAFSA
Year)
Is Required
January 1, 2015–June 30,
July 1, 2015–June 30, 2016
2014
2016
January 1, 2016–June 30,
July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017
2015
2017
October 1, 2016–June 30,
July 1, 2017–June 30, 2018
2015
2018
October 1, 2017–June 30,
July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019
2016
2019
Naviance’s
“Family Connection”
Family Connection
Naviance’s “Family Connection” is a FREE,
comprehensive, online program that
assists students and parents with:
• College and Career Planning
• College Application Process
• Scholarship Searches
Family Connection Features
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College Search and Comparison
Scattergrams
Career Exploration
Free online SAT, ACT, AP Tests
Preparation
Scholarship List
College Visits to RMHS
Electronic Tracking & Transcript Requests
Resume Builder and Journal
Student and Parent Brag Sheets
How Do I Access Family Connection?
• www.connection.naviance.com/rmhs
• Or use the link on RMHS Home Page
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rmhs
• Parents can access Family Connection by emailing Ms.
Hull only after their child has set up an account.
CCIC: Mary [email protected]
Resources for the College Process
Where to Find Resources:
• Handouts
• Family Connection – Resources Link
• Make an appointment with Ms. Hull
• Career Center: open 7:00 – 3:30 M-F
Most Frequently Used Resources:
• College Board - www.collegeboard.org
• FAFSA - www.fafsa.ed.gov
• ACT – www.actstudent.org
• Common Application www.commonapp.org
Next Steps:
• Turn in:
• Transcript Release form
• College Fair field trip form (and register online
at www.gotomyncf.com)
• Students: make an appointment with your
counselor if you need a recommendation letter
(only if you are applying to a 4 year college).
Thank You for Attending!!
RMHS School Counseling Office
Phone: 301-610-8050
Fax: 301-279-4255
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rmhs/guidance/