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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
Summer Phone: 240-740-6420
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
Summer Workshops for Rising Seniors
The schedule of Summer Workshops for rising seniors is now available! There will be virtual and in-person opportunities available throughout the summer for students to learn more about financial aid, the college process, and other topics to get ready for senior year!
Click here to see the schedule of Virtual Workshops
Click here to see the schedule of in-person workshops, hosted by Mr. Nalda @ SVHS
Full List of MCPS Summer College Preparedness Workshops 2024
Another note is that Mr. Nalda is a 12-month employee and works throughout the summer. If students and/or families have questions, they can reach out to chat or set up a meeting.
College & Career Readiness Workshop Videos
Collection of college and career readiness recordings of our workshops hosted by a variety of experts in their field.
Events & Opportunities
Comprender las admisiones universitarias - 30 de Julio a las 6:00 pm
¿Interesado en aprender sobre el proceso de admisión a la universidad? Participe junto con CDI y la Universidad Carnegie Mellon de una conversación sobre lo que los estudiantes y los padres deben saber. Miguel Alvarez, un Director de la oficina de admision de Carnegie Mellon, y Wendy Ayala, Directora del Programa de Alumnos de Collegiate Directions, Inc. hablarán sobre cómo encontrar la escuela adecuada, completar la solicitud para la universidad y pagar para la universidad. Toda la sesión se presentará en español.
Haga clic aquí para ver el folleto informativo | haga clic aquí para registrarse
¿Tiene pregunta? Envíe un correo electrónico a jsemmens@collegiatedirections.org.
Volunteer Opportunity to Earn SSL Hours
Sharing a unique opportunity for students to volunteer at the Program Support Center within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) this summer. This program is designed to provide students with valuable work experience while allowing them to earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours.
Volunteers will assist with various tasks that support our mission to improve the health and well-being of our community. This experience will not only enhance their resumes but also provide them with an understanding of the workings of a major government agency.
Click here for the flyer to learn more about this opportunity
Interested? Click here for the application. Feel free to use me (Mr. Nalda) as the school contact on the form.
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.