The Guidance Department at Glenvar High School is here to help all of our students. The Guidance Department has many valuable resources that can help students deal with problems, arrange their curriculum, and plan for their future.

Students: Don't think you can go to college? Well many others did too, but they found a way. Check out their stories on the following website:

http://youcango.collegeboard.org/stories

Announcements:

Click on the following link for a great article on peer pressure: Protecting Kids From Peer Pressure

Virginia Wizard - Below is the link to Virginia Wizard. Let the Wizard help you choose a career, find the college that is right for you, pay for college, transfer from a community college to a university, and get answers to your questions about the future. Let the Wizard help you choose a career, get the information you need to pursue your career, find the college that is right for you, pay for college, transfer from a community college to a university, and get answers to your questions about your future. https://www.vawizard.org/vccs

TEST TAKING SKILLS AND STRATEGIES - Many successful students will tell you that what has gotten then to where they are is their ability to study well and take tests. There are ways you can improve your performance in class just by changing the way you prepare for classes and tests. The following site provides many valuable tips and strategies which will help you become a more successful student. http://www.testtakingtips.com/

Registration Forms and other information:

Please click on the following link for the 2012-13 Guidance Registration Calendar: 2012 - 2013 REGISTRATION CALENDAR

Registration Guide 2012-13

AP Application 2012 and AP Application 2012 - 2013 World languages

Registration Forms: Registration forms are located under Guidance Links!

VWCC Dual Enrollment Registration Information:

1st-Time Dual Enrollment: Students must complete the two-part VWCC dual enrollment application.

The first component is an online application. Click here to complete the online component.
The second component is a paper application. Click here to complete the second component. (Note: The paper application must be returned to the School Counseling Department).
Complete COMPASS testing. Students may complete the COMPASS test at the Learning Technology Center on the ground floor of VWCC’s library each week during the following times: Monday-Thursday (8:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.), Fridays (8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.), or Saturdays (9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.)

Returning Dual Enrollment: Students must complete the Returning Dual Enrollment application. Click here to complete & print the Returning Dual Enrollment application. (Note: The Returning Dual Enrollment application must be returned to the School Counseling Department.

Recommended Testing Calendar:

SAT Test Date and Registration Info 2011-12

Juniors enrolled in Algebra II and above should begin SAT and ACT testing in the spring of their Junior year. Dates and deadlines for registering can be found on the guidance webpage or at collegeboard.com and act.org.. It is recommended that these tests be taken twice during the junior year.
Juniors considering a college which requires SAT II, Subject Tests, should take them either in June of the junior year or the fall of the senior year.

Grade 12 : SAT and or ACT in October or November

Students check out the new scholarship page and announcements from guidance on Highlander Hallway!

Attention all juniors and seniors:

If you are planning to go to college, check out the following link: CollegeAnswer@salliemaenews.com