RRHS College & Career Center
Weekly Newsletter 10/28
SUBMIT THE CORRECT FAFSA FORM
Please pay particular attention to which year you are completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You must submit the 2023-2024 form.
If you don't remember which one you have submitted, please follow the following steps:
· Log in as a returning user with your FSA ID to www.fafsa.gov
· Once logged in, your application should say "2023-2024"
· Then, search your personal email inbox for "Student Aid" - you should have received an acknowledgement email stating what year you submitted along with the result EFC (Expected Family Contribution). You should use your personal email to apply for FAFSA, not your school email.
Interested in applying to the University of Virginia? Check out the Jefferson and Walentas scholarships
Please look through this important information. These programs offer very generous financial packages for those attending the University of Virginia. There is a nomination and a selection process. Both are due November 4. Select only one.
- Jefferson Scholars application. You will need to fill out the form below with 2 essay prompts. For more information, visit https://www.jeffersonscholars.org/scholarship/selection
FORM: https://forms.gle/TF1E1nPbChdrKerB7
- The Walentas scholars application is for first-generation students. You will need to fill out the form below with 2 essay prompts. For more information, visit https://www.jeffersonscholars.org/walentas-scholars-frequently-asked-questions
FORM: https://forms.gle/vYxt8LqfVAdKFpSQ6
Questions? Email tiziana.marchante@lcps.org
EARLY COLLEGE with NOVA
Scholarships Corner
Scholarship application for Seniors are already available. They have fast approaching deadlines. Please bookmark and visit: Financial Aid & Scholarships @ RRHS. I update this spreadsheet every week.
- Featured the LCPS - Coca Cola Scholars Program & LCPS – VFW – Voice of Democracy Scholarship and the Discover Penn State award for Virginia residents.
- October scholarships listing. A series of scholarships from different foundation and organization. All have separate requirements.
Institutions offering Merit Aid and Scholarships to Test-Optional Students
More than 100 colleges and universities have scholarships and merit aid opportunities for students. See link below.
IMPORTANT RRHS EVENTS & NEARBY
- 11/2 - Study in Ireland College Fair - Register here (See picture)
11/9 & 11/10 : Juniors and seniors Job For A Day. November 9, 2022 and November 10, 2022 (Inova Loudoun only). Check the information and video below.
11/14: 6:30pm - Military Education Night @ Riverside HS - Learn about all the enlistment options, military colleges, ROTC & Scholarships, Medical school money and more! (see picture below)
11/14-11/16 - International Education Week @RRHS during school time. Out of state universities' representatives and more. Stay tuned! (Students only)
11/15 - University of Mary Washington hosts on-site admissions decision in Herndon. (Registration required)
MILITRARY CORNER - ASVAB Testing - SAVE THE DATE
Juniors & Seniors - JOB FOR A DAY - SAVE THE DATE
This program lets you shadow a professional and learn more about a career you are considering. Due to the volume of experiences, Inova Loudoun Hospital will be offering experiences on 11/9 and 11/10. Please only choose one of those INOVA Loudoun dates if you are interested in exploring health and medical sciences! More info to come. (Check video below)
Dates to remember (the program fills out quickly!).
- October 19 to 21 - preview the jobs available
- October 24 - registration opens
- October 28 - registration closes
- November 4 - Permission click due
- November 9 and 10 - Shadow the job you picked
ELEVATE LOUDOUN: Are you interested in Computer Science field and its related tracks?
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Who: LCPS High School Students
Location: Riverside High School
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Deadline to register: October 26
*Sessions will be held throughout the day. Students are not required to stay at the event all day.*
University of Mary Washington - On-site decision in Herndon, VA
University of Mary Washington is hosting their on-site admissions reception in Herndon, VA at Frying Pan Farm Park this year. Join on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:30pm. Students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty members, admissions staff, and current students. At the conclusion of the evening they will leave with their admissions decision in hand.
Pre-registration is required - currently on waitlist registration. Admission applications must be submitted by November 11, 2022.
Registration: https://admissions.umw.edu/register/NOVANov2022
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISIT @ RRHS
- St. John's University-New York -11/2/22 12:30 PM
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte - 11/3/22 1:30 PM
- Moravian University - 11/7/22 3:00 PM
- Mary Baldwin University -11/9/22 10:25 AM
- Old Dominion University -11/9/22 12:30 PM
- U.S. Marine Corps -11/9/22 2:00 PM
- *Intl. Ed. Week* The American University of Rome - 11/14/22 12:30 PM
- St Bonaventure University - 11/14/22 3:00 PM
- Culinary Institute of America -11/15/22 10:25 AM
- *Intl. Ed. Week*Universidad de Navarra - Spain - 11/16/22 10:25 AM
- *Intl. Ed. Week*University College Dublin - 11/16/22 12:30 PM
- *Intl. Ed. Week*University of Toronto - 11/16/22 3:00 PM
For more college visits, bookmark and visit: College & Career Visits @ RRHS
IMPORTANT: Juniors and Seniors wanting to attend a college visit, please make sure to register on Naviance. Your registration confirmation will serve as your hall pass. *NOTE: These visits are geared to Seniors and Juniors ONLY if their academic workload permits.
Learn about Louisiana State University
LSU visited RRHS and shared this synopsis. You can see more information on this document.
LSU is Test Optional and has a Holistic/Comprehensive Review process.
- You don’t have to submit test scores to be considered for admission or scholarships.
- Holistic Review means we look at lots of factors to make an admissions decision; did you take challenging classes (AP,DE, or IB), what extracurriculars were you involved in, did you work in your area-of-interest at any point, etc—in addition to your GPA.
Do I need a personal essay?
- Nope, but if you have something about yourself that you don’t think your academic record or letter of recommendation will explain, feel free to write one!
I’ve already applied, when will I hear back?
- LSU sends decisions out on a rolling basis- so weekly starting end of October. As of now, I’ve been saying anywhere between Halloween and Valentine’s Day!
Summer program - MILITARY AND STEM programs
This is a 8 weeks summer program for rising 10th through 12th graders.
See the link for more information: https://navalsteminterns.us/seap/
Sophomores and Juniors - SUMMER PROGRAM - 8 DAY CULTURAL EXCHANGE
SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS - 2023 Governor's School Info Session
This Thursday our representative gave great information to our Sophomores and Juniors on
The Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s Schools are approximately four weeks long and are held each summer on various college and university campuses throughout Virginia. The Governor’s Schools offer students a unique opportunity to work and study not only with other students with similar talents and interests, but also with mentors, professors, scientists, and other professionals in their field of interest.
NOTE: ALL applications must be turned in to Ms. Marchante by December 2. Letters of recommendations must be sent to tiziana.marchante@lcps.org directly from the teacher or recommender. Please have your teacher include your First and Last Name AND Governor's school.
More info for students and parents can be found here. The representative will be sending me the narrated presentation slides soon and will distribute to students.
JOBS & VOLUNTERRING OPPORTUNITIES
- Great Country Farms for 14 years old +
- Cox Farms for 14 years old +
- Chipotle - Ashburn, VA for 16 years old+
- Volunteer to help the Dulles 5k/10k on the runway on Oct 1. Student who assist will receive certification of service hours. If interested contact: Carol Welti at: Carol@washingtonairports.com.
TIP: Another way on searching for jobs - Go on Indeed.com and type the search keys "Teen Jobs" "Ashburn". Students can always come to the Career Center for help such as searching for jobs and building a resume!
What help with your resume? Come by the Career Center!
American Pool Lifeguards
Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion
Cracker Barrel is hiring!
*Other items may be added to the checklist, please check with your school counselor.*
Tiziana G. Marchante, M.Ed.
Email: tiziana.marchante@lcps.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/rrhschoolcounseling/home/college-career-center