Gayle Ostrom, College/Career Specialist

Located in Room C 101 with access from the C hallway and the cafeteria

Hours 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Appointments available.
703-446-1915

CEEB #471-251

The Career Center is a service of the Student Services Department. The career center provides a framework of career awareness, career exploration, and career preparation activities for students to make the essential connection between school and career. They are prepared for this transition by understanding self and others, exploring occupations, making decisions, acquiring work skills and planning for life. The success of this transition depends on the cooperative effort of students, parents, teachers, counselors, and the community.

Career Center Calendar

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Career and College Planning

Career Planning and Investigation:
Virginia’s Career Planning System
Career and Technical Education in Virginia
Virginia Career View - Vital Information for Education and Work
Career Voyages

College Selection Process:
Is this college right for you? Spend time on the campus. You will be living at college for 4 years of your life. Do your homework. Ultimately, it’s your decision.
College Visits
When to Visit
Campus Visit Checklist
College Selection Websites:
http://www.princetonreview.com/home.asp
www.petersons.com
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/home.htm
www.collegeboard.com
http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/univ.html
Virginia Colleges and Universities for Students with Disabilities
College Results

College Application Help:
Common Application
Essay Writing Tips
Virginia Colleges: Costs and Deadlines
Virginia College Visit Information
2009 Virginia Colleges Application Essays
2009 Out of State College Application Essays

Senior Handout Packet:
Information Letter
SCSS Application Checklist
Request for Counselor Recommendation
Transcript Release Form
Resumé Template

Additional Resources:
Career Connections
FCPS Junior/Senior Handbook
SCSS Senior Handbook

Decision Making:
What’s next? Life after high school
Resources

Employment:
Finding the Job
The Resumé

Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Fairfax
Volunteer Match
Volunteer Family
Northern Virginia Regional Park
Volunteer Arlington
Do Something

Summer Opportunities:
Summer Opportunities for Students

Test Prep and Testing Information:
Local ACT/ASVAB/PSAT/SAT Prep Courses
SAT/PSAT
ACT
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test)

Financial Aid:
Financial Aid Sources

Professional Technical Option:
Apprenticeships

Military:
Service Academy Addresses
Military Enlistment