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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.

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!

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.

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

Events & Opportunities

How to Make your Common App Strong

On Wednesday, September 3rd at 6:30 pm, Jordan Kanarek from CollegeWise will be presenting on Zoom.

“How to make your Common Application Strong”

Zoom Link:

https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/84920481448?pwd=SgEskL9Ubqk9htPiMdqCNuLwpK5VPV.1

Meeting ID: 849 2048 1448
Passcode: 388540

SVHS Class of 2026 College Information Night

Save the Date!

Tuesday, September 9th 6:30-7:30

Attention Seneca Valley Seniors and families,

Please join the Seneca Valley Counseling Services team for our annual College Information Night on Tuesday, September 9 from 6:30-7:30 PM . This will be an in-person meeting in the SVHS Auditorium.

Important information will be shared about the college application process, using Naviance and the Common App, requesting letters of recommendation, transcripts, test scores, service academies, financial aide, scholarships, and more.

Please plan to attend this important meeting! We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Click here for the flyer

How to Pay for College

In-person and Virtual event, Saturday, October 4, 2025

Did you know that the 2026-2027 FAFSA will be available on October 1, 2025? Would you like some help filling out the 2026 -2027 FAFSA? Join us so we may help you complete the FAFSA and answer your financial aid questions.

Virtual and in-person:

Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10 am – 2 pm | Rockville Campus, SV building

Join us for this informative event and learn how to finance your education or workforce training. You can learn about MC Scholarships, financial aid programs, Maryland 529, dual enrollment, and more.

Registration is required. Click here for the link to register.

Summer Opportunities: Pre-College Programs, Camps, and More!

What are you doing this summer? Have some free time? Consider participating in a summer opportunity! Explore pre-college programs, camps, and other experiences! You can learn more about colleges or explore different careers while building your resume and/or activities list for college.

Summer Programs & Internships - List of summer programs and internships created by MCPS College & Career Navigators.

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.

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