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WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL A <strong>Alexandria</strong> Fire Department <strong>Alexandria</strong>, VA American University Washington, DC Averett University Danville, VA B Barton College Wilson, NC Bluefield College Bluefield, VA Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA C Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Capitol College Laurel, MD Catawba College Salisbury, NC Chamberlain College of Nursing Arlington, VA Champlain College Burlington, VT Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC College of Charleston Charleston, SC College of William & Mary Williamsburg, VA College Summit Washington, DC Concord University Athens, WV Culinary Institute of Virginia School of Culinary Arts Norfolk, VA D Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV Dean College Franklin, MA Delaware Valley College Doylestown, PA E East Carolina University Greenville, NC Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA ECPI University Manassas, VA Elon University Elon, NC Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, FL Emory & Henry College Emory, VA F Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Ferrum College Ferrum, VA Fisk University Nashville, TN Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA G Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Garrett College McHenry, MD George Mason University Fairfax , VA Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE Guilford College Greensboro, NC H Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA Hampton University Hampton, VA High Point University High Point, NC Hood College Frederick, MD I ITT Technical Institute Norfolk, VA J James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Juniata College Huntingdon, PA John Paul the Great Catholic University San Diego, CA Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI K Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Kent State University Kent, OH King College Bristol, TN L Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Longwood University Farmville, VA Lynchburg College Lynchburg, VA M Marine Option NROTC Scholarship Program Frederick, MD Marshall University Huntington, WV Mary Baldwin College Staunton, VA Marymount University Fredericksburg, VA Meredith College Raleigh, NC Methodist University Fayetteville, NC Morehouse College Atlanta, GA Mount Olive College Mount Olive, NC N Nashville Auto Diesel College Nashville, TN Newberry College Brookline, MA Nichols College Dudley, MA Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Northern Virginia Community College/ELI & <strong>Alexandria</strong> Campus <strong>Alexandria</strong>, VA Northern Virginia Community College/ Pathways <strong>Alexandria</strong>, VA North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC North Carolina Wesleyan College Rocky Mount, NC North Georgia College & State University Dahlonega, GA Northeastern University Boston, MA Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD O Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA P Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Pfeiffer University Misenheimer, NC Potomac State College of WVU Keyser, WV Q Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC R Radford University Radford, VA Randolph College Lynchburg, VA Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Richard Bland College Petersburg, VA Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Roanoke College Salem, VA Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY S Saint Augustine’s University Raleigh, NC Saint Joseph’s University West Hartford, CT Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA Salem College Winston-Salem, NC Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Shenandoah University Winchester, VA Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV St. Andrews University Laurinburg, NC Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA Syracuse University Syracuse, NY T The Art Institute Arlington, VA The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC The University of North Carolina Greensboro Greensboro, NC The University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI The University of Vermont Burlington, VT Transylvania University Lexington, KY Trinity Washington University Washington, DC Tusculum College Greeneville, TN Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL U UMBC-University of Maryland, Baltimore County Baltimore, MD University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL University of Charleston Charleston, WV University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA University of Miami Miami, FL University of New England Biddeford, ME University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC University of Richmond Richmond, VA University of Scranton Scranton, PA University of South Carolina Columbia, SC University of Tennessee at Knoxville Knoxville, TN University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA University of Virginia’s College at Wise Wise, VA Ursinus College Collegeville, PA U.S. Air Force <strong>Alexandria</strong>, VA U.S. Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO U.S. Army <strong>Alexandria</strong>, VA U.S. Marines <strong>Alexandria</strong>, VA U.S. Navy <strong>Alexandria</strong>, VA V Valley Forge Military College Wayne, PA Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Virginia Intermont College Bristol, VA Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA Virginia Union University Richmond, VA Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Virginia Wesleyan College Norfolk, VA W Warren Wilson College Asheville, NC Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA Wesleyan College Macon, GA West Liberty University West Liberty, WV West Virginia University Morgantown, WV West Virginia University Institute of Technology Montgomery, WV West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV Wheeling Jesuit University Wheeling, WV William Peace University Raleigh, NC Winston-Salem State University Salem, WV Y Yale University New Haven, CT International Academy (9-12) Susan Smith Office Phone: (703) 575-3418 Fax: (703) 824-6714 Room: A322E Email: ssmith@acps.k12.va.us Counseling Support Team Cassandra Asekhauno, NOVA Counselor Office Phone: (703) 824-6805 (ext. 6298) Fax: (703) 824-6714 Room: A114 Email: cassandra.asekhauno@acps.k12.va.us Sharon Blackwell, Registrar Office Phone & Registration: (703) 824-6828 Fax: (703) 824-5674 Room: A115 Email: sblackwell@acps.k12.va.us Patricia Braun, College & Career Specialist Office Phone: (703) 578-6250 Fax: (703) 824-6714 Room: A114 Email: patricia.braun@acps.k12.va.us Deborah Johnson, Assistant to the Director of School Counseling/College & Career Coordinator Office Phone: (703) 824-6833 Fax: (703) 824-6714 Room: A114 Email: deborah.johnson@acps.k12.va.us Brittany Thompson, Transcripts Office Phone: (703) 824-6831 Fax: (703) 671-2573 Room: A119 Email: brittany.thompson@acps.k12.v.us Barbara Silverman, Data Entry Office Phone: (703) 824-6830 Fax: (703) 824-6714 Room: A117 Email: bsilverm@acps.k12.va.us Counseling Websites <strong>Student</strong>s should log into Blackboard and Naviance on a daily basis. www.acps.k12.va.us/blackboard Financial Aid www.fafsa.edu.gov www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov Scholarship Websites www.alexscholarshipfund.org www.cappex.com www.scholarships.com www.fastweb.com College Applications www.commonapp.org Testing Information www.collegeboard.com and www.actstudent.org
T.C. Williams High School Questions for a College Fair A good way to start is by introducing yourself, your field of interest and where you currently are. Then follow up with “I’m considering attending ______________ (name of school), what sets your college apart from others?” That is a great opener to start out with. Also, consider the following questions: 1. What type of student organizations and clubs are there for students? 2. When are the enrollment deadlines and do you require a certain SAT/ACT score? 3. Can I get a list of majors to take with me? 4. Will you be reviewing admission applications, if so what do you look for? 5. Can the enrollment fees be waived? 6. What does your school consider for admissions? (i.e. activities, grades, sat scores, experience, interests, etc.) 7. Can you tell me about the safety history of the college and possible the community it is in? 8. What percentages of your students go on to graduate school? 9. What is the placement rate for those seeking employment? 10. What accommodations do you offer for students with physical disabilities or learning differences? 11. What are the retention rates of incoming students at your school? 12. Is tutoring available for all students, if so, is it free? 13. What is the biggest student complaint you hear currently? 14. What is your typical class size look like? 15. Can I have a business card with your direct phone number? (in case you have further questions) 16. What is the parking situation like? 17. Do you offer student housing, if so, for how long? 18. What kind of financial aid does your school offer? 19. What is the cost of going to school there annually? (i.e. tuition, room and board, etc.) be met? 20. Does your school allow double majors or a change of major? 21. Is the campus wireless? 22. Can I work on campus? 23. Does your school offer scholarships or grants for incoming students? How can I be considered? 24. What percentage of students return for their second year?
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