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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)
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.
Events & Opportunities
Events & Opportunities
Inside the College Admissions Maze: A Parent’s Roadmap
Inside the College Admissions Maze: A Parent’s Roadmap
Join us at Sherwood HS to make sense of the college admissions complexities, get answers to your questions, and gain clarity on where to go from here. Empower yourself to help your child navigate this exciting and nerve-wracking journey with confidence!
Recommended for parents of all high schoolers! SVHS students and families are welcome to attend!
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Location: Sherwood High School, 300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
This complimentary session includes:
The Big Picture: Get a clear overview of the entire admissions process and what’s at stake.
What Colleges Look For: Explore the 18 key factors shaping college admissions decisions.
How YOU Can Take Action: Learn how to make this process work for YOUR family – no matter where you are in your journey.
MICUA MCPS Senior Admissions Night
MICUA MCPS Senior Admissions Night
We are excited to offer on-the-spot Admissions opportunities with Maryland Independent Colleges and Universities for MCPS 12th-grade students.
The on-the-spot admissions interviews will take place on November 5th and 6th from 9am - 3pm virtually. Participating institutions:
Capitol Technology University | Goucher College | Hood College | Maryland Institute College of Art | Mount St. Mary's University | St. John's College | Washington Adventist University | McDaniel College
Students interested in participating in this event should register below.
If you have any questions or need a copy of your transcript to upload for this event, please reach out to Mr. Nalda in the College & Career Center.
0308.26ggk_WellBeing_MICUA Flyer.pdfFAFSA Completion Night @ Northwest HS
FAFSA Completion Night @ Northwest HS
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Northwest High School, in the Media Center*
*SVHS students and families are welcome to attend!
Montgomery College's Financial Aid office will be at NWHS to help families:
Create your FSA ID
Complete your FAFSA application
Provide Montgomery College information
Answer any questions you may have about FAFSA/Financial Aid
Even if your student does not plan to attend Montgomery College, you are still able to attend to receive help completing your application.
FASFA Night 2526 NOV 6.pdfMICUA Private College Application Days
MICUA Private College Application Days
Apply to Maryland’s private colleges with no application fees!
Apply to Maryland’s private colleges with no application fees!
Save the remaining dates!
Save the remaining dates!
- November 10, 2025
Ready to explore your future at one of Maryland’s private colleges or universities? In partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), join us for Private College Application Days and apply to MICUA institutions with no application fees!
This is your chance to take the next step without the usual costs—don’t miss out!
Students can apply through the Common App or directly on each school’s website.
MICUA Private College Application Day 2025.pdfMontgomery College Paying for College Series
Montgomery College Paying for College Series
Are you wondering how to afford college or career training? We've got you covered!
Join us for Montgomery College's Paying for College Series, a free, informative set of Zoom sessions designed to help students, families, and supporters navigate the financial aid side of higher education. From understanding costs to applying for aid and scholarships, we'll walk you through it all.
All Sessions are at 6 p.m. via Zoom
Upcoming sessions:
Wednesday, November 12 - Financial Aid Programs
Wednesday, January 21 - Scholarships
Wednesday, March 11 - You've Applied for Aid, Now What?
Monday, May 4 - Understanding Your Costs & Bill
23rd Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Festival
23rd Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Festival
November 14, 2025 - Virtual Festival: 4PM - 8PM EST
November 15, 2025 - Virtual & In-person: 8:30AM - 4PM EST
Location: The St. James, Industrial Road, Springfield, VA, USA
Alfred Street Baptist Church presents its 23rd Annual Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Festival, a hybrid event being held November 14-15, 2025. The festival is dedicated to connecting high school students and their families to HBCUs, and scholarship opportunities.
Over 70 colleges and universities will be represented during the two-day event. Many will provide on-the-spot admission decisions, conduct music auditions, waive application fees, offer scholarships, etc.. Additionally, seminars and exhibitor presentations will be held to help students navigate the college application process, seek financial aid opportunities and acclimate them to campus life.
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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