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SVHS College & Career Center

Mr. Carlos Nalda, College and Career Navigator | 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.

Weekly Notes from The College & Career Center for Juniors & Seniors

Attention Seniors! Applying to College???

Applying to College

The following document has been created to assist you with the process of applying to college here at SVHS. It is important that you read through this document and follow all of the steps! You may want to bookmark and/or save this important link!

SVHS College Application Guide

Visit the Applying to College Page to see other important information and resources to assist students with the college process!

Curious or want to learn more about a particular college? Click this link to see where some of our SVHS staff members attended. They have volunteered to speak with students about their school and experience!

In-Class Presentation for Juniors/Rising Seniors

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Guide for Seniors is another important document for students to review. It contains information about financial aid, how to apply, and other important resources to help you pay for college.

In-Class Senior Presentation

College & Career Representative Visits in the College & Career Center (Juniors & Seniors)

Schedule

The list of all visits is available in Naviance or on the link below. Visit dates can also be seen on the SVHS College & Career Center Calendar.

List of College & Career Visits

Events & Opportunities

Biotech Pre-Apprenticeship Information Session

Learn how the Biotech Pre-Apprenticeship Program:

Develops entry level Biotech employment skills to start an Apprenticeship
Provides an early start toward earning an AAS degree in Biotechnology
Provides an early start toward earning a Biomanufacturing Certificate

May 26, 6-7:30pm

Montgomery College Germantown Campus, Bioscience Education Center, Room 162

- 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD 20876

Requirements

Current Grade 10
Dual Enrollment ready: https://bit.ly/49I9J8v
Current Transcript | Unweighted GPA of 2.75 or higher
One page essay:
- Why are you interested in Biotechnology? What Biotechnology career do you envision for yourself?

Click here for the flyer | Click here to register for the Information Session on May 26

Biotech Pre-Apprenticeship 2026-2028.pdf

College Sports Recruiting Panel

Many teenagers dream of playing sports at the college level but often lack the information needed to make that dream a reality. Featuring current and former college coaches and athletic directors, this panel will educate both parents and teens on the recruiting process, tuition assistance, and how to successfully navigate the path to collegiate athletics.

Event Details

Date: May 31st
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatics Center (1319 Apple Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910)
Audience: Student-athletes ages 13–17 and their parents/guardians
Topics Covered: Recruiting process, academic requirements, and financial aid/tuition assistance
Colleges Attending: Montgomery College, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Susquehanna University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Click here for the flyer | Haga clic aquí para ver el folleto en español

05-31-26 TNO-College Sports Recruiting Panel English.pdf

MC's Paying for College Series

Navigating college costs can feel overwhelming -- but you don't have to do it alone!

JOIN OUR PAYING FOR COLLEGE SERIES to get the inside scoop on financial aid, scholarships, billing, and more. Learn how to make smart money moves for your college or career training goals and feel confident about your next steps.

A set of virtual sessions designed to help students, families, and counselors understand the financial side of college and career training.

We'll cover everything from financial aid and scholarships to billing and staying enrolled.

All sessions begin at 6 p.m. on Zoom.

Wednesday, June 10 - Avoid Course Deletion for Nonpayment. Get practical advice on managing payment deadlines and staying enrolled.

Click here to register | Click here to see the flyer

Paying For College Series Flyer_2025.pdf

College and Career Readiness Videos

Collection of college and career readiness recordings of workshops hosted by a variety of experts in their field. From, how to interpret the Common Data Set to What is a Good Fit for College, to How to Make your Common App less Common - you will find answers to many of your questions by watching these pre-recorded videos!

College and Career Readiness Video Channel*

*Shared and maintained by Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.

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