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Seneca Valley - College & Career Center
Mr. Carlos Nalda, College & Career Information Coordinator | Email
Open Mon-Fri, 7:00am - 3:00pm | Phone: 240-740-6418 | Room 2408
Seneca Valley High School CEEB Code: 210582 | SVHS Naviance Info
ABOUT
Welcome! The College & Career Center holds a wealth of information and resources for students as they ponder "life after high school." Parents and students can reach out or make an appointment with Mr. Nalda in the College & Career Center for assistance with college, career, or scholarship searches. The College & Career Center also has many resources and information regarding financial aid. This is especially important for eleventh and twelfth graders.
During the school year, the College & Career Center is open 7:00am - 3:00pm. Students can come in before school, after school, or during lunch. At any other time during the day, students may come down with a pass as long as a scheduled activity is not taking place. Parents & Guardians are also welcome to schedule an appointment via email. Zoom meetings are also available.
Applying to College???
Seniors Click Here to access our 'Applying to College Page' which contains SVHS College Application Packet, Financial Aid Guide for Seniors, and other important resources to assist students with the college process!
Weekly Notes from The College & Career Center for Juniors & Seniors
College & Career Rep Visits to SVHS
Juniors & Seniors are encouraged to participate in visits to learn more about colleges and universities. Students interested in participating in visits must register in Naviance. The list of college visits is available in Naviance or on the link below. Visit dates can also be seen on the SVHS College & Career Center Calendar (at the bottom of this page).
Events & Opportunities
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Annual Open House - May 17
May 17th | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 8510 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772
Students, adult cohorts, and workforce development partners are invited to attend and watch the best-trained, highly-skilled union carpenter apprentices compete in an all-day construction competition.
Join the Mid-Atlantic Carpenters’ Training Centers, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, and Carpenter Contractor Trust for a day filled with activities, vendor booths, food, and the opportunity to learn more about joining the Carpenters Union as an apprentice.
Click here for the flyer | Click here for more information and the link to register
FAFSA Help Virtual Session - May 21
May 21st @ 6:30 PM
Hosted by DHS & Collegiate Directions. Students from all MCPS high schools are welcome!
Need to complete the FAFSA? Need help correcting the FAFSA? Have other FAFSA questions?
Join this session for help! Spanish assistance is available.
Click here for the flyer, which includes the QR code to join the meeting
Celebrate Juneteenth: Find the HBCU for You!
Tuesday, June 11 | 8 PM ET
Family, celebrate Juneteenth this year with Real Talk as we uncover how to find the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that is right for you!
Family, celebrate Juneteenth this year with BigFuture’s Real Talk! Did you know Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) was when slavery officially ended for ALL Black people in the US? Tap in during this special #RealTalkTuesday to discover the rich history of this holiday and how it relates to the invaluable educational opportunities offered by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). We’re bringing you an all-star panel featuring an HBCU administrator and Black college students (who always keep it real) and sharing how to compare colleges to find the best HBCU using BigFuture’s free resources.
Click here for the flyer | Click here for more information and the link to register
SVHS College & Career Center Calendar
Check below to see the latest list of SVHS College & Career Center events including college rep visits, workshops, events and more! Click on the title of each entry to see details and registration information. Check back often as dates are continually added throughout the year.
College & Career Readiness Workshop Videos
Collection of college and career readiness recordings of our workshops hosted by a variety of experts in their field.