Support Team
He is our college and career counselor.
Who is Mr. Lawrence?
This degree is usually earned in four years at a college or university:
What is a bachelor's degree
You can access Naviance using this (hint: replaced Clever)
What is the PWCS Portal?
ACP stands for
Academic Career Plan
A job with long-term commitment and opportunity for promotion is considered a ______
What is a career?
She is our school's principal.
Who is Ms. Polanco
What is a community college?
Name of your advisory advisor(s)
different for every advisory
This document, which outlines your skills and experience, is often submitted with a job application.
What is a resume?
What is one of the steps to getting into college?
research options; complete and submit the application; write a personal statement/essay; request letter(s) of recommendation
Name at least three school counselors at our school.
Ms. Abraham; Mr. Lindenberg; Ms. McQuillan; Ms. Marchetti; Mr. Brandonisio; Ms. Jefferson; Mr. Taylor; Ms. Ochoa-Castro; Ms. Goodman; Ms. Lewis
This is the time some take after graduating from high school to explore options before committing to something more long-term.
What is a gap year?
Other than paying out of pocket or getting a job, what can help you pay for college?
financial aid; scholarships; work-study
Name our local community college
NOVA, NVCC, or Northern Virginia Community College
Trade or technical school
Name at least two assistant principals at our school
Ms. Nash; Mr. Gillespie; Mr. Hintosh; Ms. Mathison; Dr. Brooks; Ms. Macdonald
This type of program is often considered "on-the-job," paid training under a skilled professional.
What is an apprenticeship?
You can access this web program through the PWCS Portal to explore colleges and careers, take self-discovery assessments, and build a resume.
What is Naviance?
Name one of the four phases of academic and career planning:
self-discovery; career exploration; planning; action (go)
When should start thinking about your post-high school plan?
Right now (if not already)!
Give an example of a type of support team member other than a counselor.
Parent/guardian; coach; mentor; teacher
This is the typical way to join the military, which does not require attending college.
This test is usually taken in October and is a great tool to help you gauge your college readiness and certain scores could qualify you for merit scholarships.
The PSAT
Name at least two of the five components from the Reflection on Your Story
(in no particular order) family; friends; school and work; fun; health
What can you do during high school to connect your interests to your long-term goals?
take electives; get a job or internship