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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.
Weekly Notes from The College & Career Center for Juniors & Seniors
Weekly Notes from The College & Career Center for Juniors & Seniors
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.
SVHS Class of 2026 College Information Night - Recording & Slideshow Presentation
SVHS Class of 2026 College Information Night - Recording & Slideshow Presentation
Click below to see the recording and slideshow presentation from our annual College Information Night on Tuesday, September 9.
College & Career Representative Visits in the College & Career Center (Juniors & Seniors)
College & Career Representative Visits in the College & Career Center (Juniors & Seniors)
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.
Events & Opportunities
Events & Opportunities
Complete the FAFSA - Hosted by Collegiate Directions
Complete the FAFSA - Hosted by Collegiate Directions
Students and their families are invited to a workshop to learn how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA via MHEC One).
We’ll provide tips and resources, share a brief overview of the form, and answer your questions.
6:30pm
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Zoom Session
Questions?
Contact Jill Semmens
260203_CompletetheFAFSA.pdfCareer Advising Program Presents Sip & Chat Series
Career Advising Program Presents Sip & Chat Series
Date:
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: Lunch
Location: Room 3322
Guest Speaker: Mrs. Nalda
Learn about her career in Restaurant Management. She was an Operations Director where she created marketing plans, managed controllable costs and handled marketing initiatives.
Contact Mr. Vuk for more information in Room 2201A.
NALDA Sip & Chat 2.5.pdfMC's Need Money Event - Get Help with Financial Aid
MC's Need Money Event - Get Help with Financial Aid
Montgomery College will be hosting their annual virtual Need Money event happening all through February on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon, starting February 10. They will be assisting students with their 2026-2027 FAFSA or MHEC ONE-APP, help with submitting their documents if they are available at that time, applying for state aid by creating an MDCAPS account, and scholarship assistance.
These are half hour virtual sessions to get one-on-one assistance with financial aid staff on Zoom.
Complete the FAFSA or MHEC One-app (for those who don't qualify for the FAFSA)
Turn in your documents
Apply for scholarships
MDCAPS
Tuesdays: 10th, 17th, or 24th (timeslots between 2-5:00 pm)
Thursdays: 12th, 19th, or 26th (timeslots between 4-7:00 pm)
Register ASAP as time slots fill up fast! Click here to register and reserve your time slot | Flyer
Need Money 2026 Final Flyer.pdfMCPS Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Fair
MCPS Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Fair
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 6:00-8:30 PM | In Person
Universities at Shady Grove: 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Students and families of students in grades 8-12. Come join us and learn about HBCUs and Scholarship Opportunities!
Free Admission • Giveaways
Scholarship Opportunities for current 12th grade students
Workshops on: financing college, the HBCU experience, panel discussions, college life and more!
Over 40 HBCUs and 20 scholarship organizations attending! Registration is now open!
Click here to register | Click here for information & updates on schools attending | Click here for the flyer
02-13-26 MCPS HBCU College Fair Flyer (HS).pdfCompletar la FAFSA
Completar la FAFSA
Presentado por Collegiate Directions.
Únete a CDI para conocer cómo completar tu solicitud FAFSA o MSFAA.
Brindaremos consejos para empezar, compartiremos una breve descripción general del formulario y responderemos las preguntas.
Miércoles, 18 de febrero
7:30 p.m.
Zoom
260218_CompletarFAFSA.pdfComplete the FAFSA - Hosted by Collegiate Directions
Complete the FAFSA - Hosted by Collegiate Directions
Students and their families are invited to a workshop to learn how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA via MHEC One).
We’ll provide tips and resources, share a brief overview of the form, and answer your questions.
6:30pm
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Zoom Session
Questions?
Contact Jill Semmens
260224_CompletetheFAFSA.pdfMC's Paying for College Series
MC's Paying for College Series
Navigating college costs can feel overwhelming -- but you don't have to do it alone! Join us for our Paying for College Series, 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, March 11 - You've Applied for Aid, Now What? Understand what happens after you submit your FAFSA or MD One App.
Monday, May 4 - Understanding My Costs & Bill. Learn how to read your college bill and what your financial aid covers.
Wednesday, June 10 - Avoid Course Deletion for Nonpayment. Get practical advice on managing payment deadlines and staying enrolled.
Paying For College Series Flyer_2025.pdfTowson University Health Professions Overview
Towson University Health Professions Overview
Tuesday, March 24th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
This virtual session will be led by Tab Uhrich, Associate Dean, College of Health Professions at Towson University. Ms. Uhrich taught 12 years in K-12, is a tenured professor in TU’s Department of Kinesiology, former Director of Assessment at TU, and a current Associate Dean.
Ms. Uhrich will provide an overview of Towson University's academic programs in the College of Health Professions, including undergraduate and graduate levels, followed by a Q&A. She will discuss key information such as which undergraduate majors have a separate admissions process and which majors are good choices as pathways into our graduate programs. Lastly, she will include information about their Institute for Well-Being and student services.
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!
*Shared and maintained by Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
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