College Preparation

Senior College Planning Night was held on Sept. 10th, 2025 at 6:30pm.

• Click here for access to event slides.
  • Topics included in the virtual event:
    • SchooLinks, Financial Aid, and Scholarships
    • Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC)
    • Deadlines, Transcripts and Transcript requests
    • Student Responsibilities in the Application Process
    • Counseling Responsibilities in the Application Process
    • Digital Presence and Staying Connected
    • Resources & Visits

Important Links –  review after the presentation:

• W-L Resources (find brag sheet and more here)
• FAFSA
• College Board (SAT)
• ACT
• College Application Guidebook
• College Advising Essentials 12th grade
• College Board 12th Grade Parent Action Plan
• More Options Guidebook
• Transcript Request Form (APS account, students only)

Senior Year Timeline:

Post-Secondary Planning Night was held on January 22, 2025 at 7pm.

Rising Seniors Resources:

Junior Year Timeline:

College Planning:

• • Rising Senior Checklist (English & Spanish)
  • College Planning Guidebook
  • College Research Guide (English & Spanish)
  • Virginia College Options
    • State Council of Higher Education for Virginia 
  • College Navigator
  • How to Choose a College
  • College Planning Document

 

College Campus Visits:

• College Campus Visit Checklist (English & Spanish)
• Princeton Review – Questions to Ask on a College Tour
• USNews – Questions to ask on a College Tour
• Virtual Campus Tours

College Board College Planning:

• College Advising Essentials 11th grade
• College Board 11th Grade Parent Action Plan
• College Board College search

College Applications:

• Common Application (most common way students apply to college)
• Coalition for College Access

Important W-L Resources: 

• W-L Resources (find brag sheet and more here)

Advice from our Seniors:  Click here to view video