College Presentation
SENIOR
Ms. Hill A-Cas
Ms. Smith Cat-Garc
Ms. Hayes Gard-K
Mr. Tolbert L-Mc
Ms. Baer Md-Pq
Mr. Driver Pr-Sj
Ms. Costenbader Sk-Z
Mr. Marshall- CCIC
Mr. Greaves-DEPA
Dr. Mekonen-ACES
Ms. Marks Registrar
Naviance
Student Login to
Naviance Steps
Life After High School
Introduce Post-Secondary Options
Naviance & Next Steps
World of Work
Four Year Colleges
Gap Year
Two Year Colleges
Military
Tech School & Apprenticeship
Post-Secondary Options
World of Work
Tech Schools
Gap Year
2 yr Institution
Military
4 year Institution
Goal is Bachelor's or higher
Examples include:
UMD Bowie State
Towson Penn State
Howard
Goal is Associates and/or transfer
Examples include:
Montgomery College
Howard Community College
PG Community College
Goal is Apprenticeship/Certificate
Examples include:
CNA/GNA Cosmetology
Construction/Welding Electrician
Goal is serve country/school
Examples include:
Army Navy
Air Force Marines
Coast Guard Space Force
Goal is self-exploration/service
Examples include:
Study Abroad Peace Corp
Outward Bound Americorp
Mission Trips
Goal is gainful employment
Examples include:
Food Service Industry
Retail Industry
Earning a college degree is a great next step, but its not the ONLY step!
The new look of Naviance is here to help guide this process a selection process
Look out for:
The Gap Year is something that has increased in popularity over the past several years.
Gap Years give students an opportunity to get out and have life experiences prior to determining if College is the best fit, or what to study. In fact, many colleges offer deferred admissions to allow for Gap Years.
Gap Years are common amongst certain religious groups.
Many Gap Year opportunities & programs focus on service toward community.
Military
It is a myth that students who are not successful in school can simply join the Military. While the Military will work with students wishing to enlist (each branch has their own specifications), students are expected to be in good standing with the school/community, be physically fit for the experience, and have taken and successfully passed the ASVAB exam. In many instances, college funding can be obtained by joining a military branch.
CNA/GNA
Construction/Welding
While a Tech School or Apprenticeship may not result in a 4 year degree, students joining this world gain hands-on experience and knowledge all at once.
Many students who follow this path are working within their field 18 months - 2 years post graduation from HS.
Almost all of them are earning significantly above the average salary for the United States, with some earning over 80K in their first full year of work.
2024
4 Year College Apps
Application Types
Requirements
Things to Know
Reach
Target
MC
Safety
1-2 Schools
5-8 Sounds about right!
2-4 Schools
1-3 Schools
*Make sure all of your colleges that you are applying to are in the colleges that I am applying to section on Naviance*
Colleges I’m Applying To
What are College Admissions Reps looking for?!
Academic Rigor/GPA
Test Scores and/or Essay
Community Involvement
Letters of Recommendation
Teacher Letters of Recommendation
When you are trying to decide which teachers you should ask for a recommendation letter, think back to ALL of the teachers you've had throughout high school. Consider these questions:
Requesting Letters of Recommendation
Speak to the teacher about writing a recommendation letter
Ensure you request with ample time for letter to be written - @least 15 school days
Once approved by teacher, add official request via Naviance
Steps for Requesting Letters of Recommendation
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Please follow these steps to request letters from your chosen teachers.
You do NOT need to request a letter from your Counselor.
*Request 15 school days in advance of your deadline*
Transcript
Requests
Naviance
Transcript Request Form
Common App
Deadlines
The first step in the transcript request process is to ensure that ALL of the schools you are planning to apply to have been added to the “Colleges I am Applying To” tab in Naviance
Once the first two steps have been completed, it is now time to officially request your transcript! Please complete this FORM in order for us to process your request.
The second step is to ensure that both Naviance and Common App have been linked. There are very easy steps to this! Follow this link
Please be sure you are very aware of all deadlines as posted by the school/college. Failure to meet the deadline could mean you will no longer be considered for a spot at their institution.
Transcript request forms should be turn into Ms. Marks in the counseling office 15 school days in advance of the college deadline
Score Reporting
Test Dates 23-24
SAT
ACT
FAFSA - New this year!
WILL OPEN IN DECEMBER 2023!
BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
NOVEMBER 29TH, 2023 FROM 6-7PM
AMPITHEATHER
Who Does What?!
Students will:
Blake Counseling will:
The college application season can be very stressful on both the student and their support system!
We are here to help guide you through this process, provide support and feedback, and act as a sounding board for any and all concerns.
Its important to adhere to timelines, and try to provide some space at home to keep track of them.
Please reach out when needed!
We are here to help!
School Counselors
College/Career Information Coordinator
Teachers
Administrators
ACES
Parents
Career Center
Important Links
QUESTIONS?
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAY AND ASK QUESTIONS.
ALL COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL AS WELL.
Email: Bryon_A_Marshall@mcpsmd.org