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SVHS College & Career Center
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
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???
Attention Seniors! Applying to College???
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!
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
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.
College & Career Representative Visits in the College & Career Center (Juniors & Seniors)
College & Career Representative Visits in the College & Career Center (Juniors & Seniors)
College Representative Visits
College Representative Visits
Juniors & Seniors are invited to participate in college rep visits to SVHS to learn more about colleges and universities. Representatives come to SVHS to talk about their schools and answer questions. Advantages of participating in college rep visits:
Meeting the contact from a college or university. Many times, these are the same people reviewing your application!
Learning in-depth information about the school, their program offerings, and financial aid.
In some cases, reps may offer insight on how to receive an application fee waiver for their college or university.
Career Visits
Career Visits
Mr. Nalda also schedules local organizations, employers, and military branches who are looking to hire or offer opportunities to Seneca Valley students. Many times, these visits will take place in the SVHS Cafeteria during lunch and students from all grades can stop by anytime to learn more.
Schedule
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.
Weekly Notes from The College & Career Center for Juniors & Seniors
Weekly Notes from The College & Career Center for Juniors & Seniors
Events & Opportunities
Events & Opportunities
How to Make your Common App Strong
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
SVHS Class of 2026 College Information Night
Save the Date!
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!
How to Pay for College
How to Pay for College
In-person and Virtual event, Saturday, October 4, 2025
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.
College and Career Readiness Videos
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!
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