College Vision Student Athletes of the Month

Congratulations to this months winners!

Austin-DeMoss-Briar Woods - Football
Bailey Jensen - Briar Woods - Volleyball
Lauren Wong - Dominion - Volleyball
Christine Cote - Freedom - XC
Taylor Guttenberg - Freedom - Football
Matt Holton - Heritage - XC
Jullian Carrigan - Heritage - XC
Tim McLister - Loudoun County - Football
Allison Thompkins - Loudoun County - XC
Mac Kaseman - Loudoun Valley - Golf
Jake Ridings - Park View - Football
Brittney Moore - Park View - Competative Cheer
Shannon Brady - Potomac Falls - XC
Holly Kramer - Stone Bridge - Competative Cheer
Zack Miller - Stone Bridge - Football

Marquette University Info Session - Washington D.C.

Thinking About Marquette?

With college applications in full swing and senior year picking up steam, we suspect your thoughts are turning to your future. Each passing day, you get closer to the next step of your life’s journey. To help you take that next step, we’d like to invite you and a family member to a special Marquette University information session.

On Thursday, November 13th, spend some time with Molly Thompson from Marquette’s admissions office and learn a little more about Marquette.

Les Aspin Center for Government
Marquette University
502 E. Capitol Street, NEWashington D.C. 20003

Reception: 7 – 7:45 pm
Presentation: 7:45 – 8:45 pm

To RSVP: http://admissions.mu.edu/iv

Space is extremely limited. One guest per student please.

If you have questions please call (800) 222-6544.

College Vision Student Athletes of the Month

Robbie Mitchell- Briar Woods - Golf
Danielle Deal - Briar Woods - Competative Cheer
Kevin Sandersen - Broad Run - Football
Keri Muse - Dominion - Golf
Kyle Backers - Dominion - Golf
Nick Lee - Freedom - Golf
Morgan Kemp - Freedom - Volleyball
Lauren Stephens - Heritage - XC
Thomas Ewing - Heritage - Football
Miles Wentworth - Loudoun County - XC
Katie Gloe - Loudoun County - Vollyball
Kevin Rinek - Loudoun Valley - Golf
Kristin Oravetz - Park View - Volleyball
Cat Jones - Potomac Falls - Volleyball
Sarah Norton - Stone Bridge - Volleyball

Do You Know Where You Are Going?

The process of choosing a college should be a positive one, and it can be if students and their parents have a game plan. Students must identify schools that are good fits and then refine their list of schools to a reasonable number. Students and families should discuss some of the basic preferences, such as:

• Location of the college—Does the student want to live far from home or close enough for frequent visits? Does a small town or big city make a difference?
• Size/Type of school---Many students want to investigate both large universities and smaller liberal arts colleges before they narrow their list.
• Majors---Does the student have a special talent in music, art or sports? If so, is this something the student wants to consider as a major or to just enjoy as a recreation in college? It is perfectly fine to be undecided at this time.
• Costs---There is a big difference in costs between public and private universities. Financial aid also varies widely. At this early stage of the process, try not to rule out a college because of the price tag.

Marie Bigham, former associate dean of admissions at Washington University in St. Louis says, “I always encourage my students and families to remember that they are ultimately in control of this process. The students make the most important decisions in this process—where to visit, where to apply and at the end of the day, which college to attend. If we as counselors, parents and students have crafted a well-rounded and appropriate college list, then the students will have plenty of choices.” So, do your research and be true to yourself and before you know it you will know where you are going.

“The Whole World Steps Aside for the Person Who Knows Where He Is Going.”—anonymous

Are you worried that your son or daughter may not get into the college you want?

If so, click here and request a free intial consultation.


Lynn McClain-College Vision

Elon Fall Open House

Elon is having two open houses this fall. They will be held on October 25th and November 22nd.

Meet the professors.

Tour the campus.

Find out Elon's majors, student activities and campus life.

Hear about Elon's Experiences such as study abroad and internships.

Learn about Elon's academic and scholarship programs.

8am Check-in and Continental Breakfast in the Koury Center Concourse
9am Welcome and Admissions INformation Session
9:45am Campus tours with Elon Students and exploring majors with faculty
11:45am-2:30 pm Lunch and special interest sessions:
-study abroad
-internships
-campus life
-financial planning and scholarships
-fellows and other academic programs

Register at: www.elon.edu/admissions

Penn State Informational Sessions

The Penn State Undergraduate Admissions Office will be conducting information programs in our area. The program is the perfect way for you to begin discovering all of the opportunities that Penn State has to offer.

Monday, October 20, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hampton Inn & Suites
Frederick, MD

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn
Fairfax, VA

Manassas Mall 2008 School Spirit Event

Manassas Mall will be hosting a 2008 School Spirit Event on Saturday, September 27th, 2008 from 10am-6pm.

The event will feature area school booster programs promoting their fundraising effort, a pep-rally, educational activities, store specials and more.

Vendors will be represented to promote school/family related products and services at the event.

Come visit us at entrance #4 next to JC Penny.

See you there!

August is a great time to start the college planning process!

College Vision is an innovative company designed to assist high school students and their parents navigate the college admissions and selection process. We will work with all high school students from freshmen to seniors and help them on Charting the Way to Exceptional Futures.

Myself and Mark Stavish founded College Vision in 2006, We were both senior executives in Human Resources at AOL We have built a model in which parents and students can have their own personal College Admissions Coaches to help them through all the hurdles. As our own children started going through the college application process, we realized that, with our HR backgrounds, we could pull together a highly-qualified team of College Admissions Coaches who could each work individually with students and their parents who were in desperate need of an experienced ‘partner’ to assist them in the all-important college planning and admissions process.

The college admissions process has become more competitive, complicated and time consuming than ever. Consider these facts:

-The number of high school graduates is expected to peak with a graduation class of 3.3 million in 2008-09.
- This number isn’t expected to drop below current levels again until 2015-16
- More than 17 million students are enrolled in college - an all time high.
- Approximately 75% of four-year colleges reported an increase in the number of applications from last year
-18% of Fall 2006 freshmen had submitted seven or more applications for admission
-Factors in the admissions process in order of importance:
-Grades in College Prep courses
-Strength of curriculum
-Standardized admissions test scores (SAT/ACT)
-Overall high school GPA
-Essay
-Class rank

To schedule an appointment you can either give us a call or send us an e-mail.
-Phone: 703-431-7977
- Email: Randy@MyCollegeVision.com

Sincerely,



Randy Trombly
Cofounder

Congratulations to the April 2008 College Vision Student Athletes of the Month

Back Row (L to R) Tyler Barton, Matt Sherrill, Jacob Kline, Nathan Case. Middle Row (L to R) Krista McManus, Kaitlyn Tiplady, Krissie Apwisch, Lauren Giusti, Hope Flanagan. Front Row (L to R) Beth Gurney, Logan Harris, Karli Masengale.

Logan Harris Briar Woods Baseball
Karli Masengale Briar Woods Soccer
Kaitlyn Tiplady Broad Run Softball
Matt Sherrill Dominion Baseball
Beth Gurney Heritage Tennis
Tyler Barton Heritage Lacrosse
Hope Flanagan Loudoun County Softball
Nathan Case Loudoun County Lacrosse
Kyle DiRenzo Loudoun Valley Soccer
Krista McManus Park View Tennis
Jacob Kline Potomac Falls Baseball
Krissie Apwisch Potomac Falls Tennis
Lauren Giusti Stone Bridge Lacrosse
Scott Smingler Stone Bridge Lacrosse

Duquesne FEST

Sunday, June 8, 2008
DuquesneFest 2008 is an ideal time for students and their families to see the campus and meet representatives from admissions, financial aid, academic, administrative and student life departments.
As you tour the campus you’ll be able to ask questions about admission procedures, courses, majors and career plans.
TIME
ACTIVITY
8:00- 9:00 a.m. Registration
8:00- 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. "Welcome to Duquesne University"
9:30- 10:30 a.m. School Presentation 1
10:35- 10:55 a.m. Financial Aid Presentation
11:00- 11:25 a.m. Admissions Presentation
11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. School Presentation 2
11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Picnic Lunch
8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.Walk Our Campus and Meet with Students
8:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Academic Walk Representatives
REGISTER ONLINE

About Duquesne
At Duquesne University, 10,000 students receive a first-rate education, rich in the moral and ethical values that provide a strong foundation for academic and career success.  Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne is grounded in the Catholic tradition as it is lived out in the Spiritan charism, a faith that has been an integral part the Duquesne college experience for 128 years.
With 10 undergraduate and graduate schools and 90 fields of study, our award-winning faculty helps students discover a passion for learning that involves the mind, heart and spirit.

Community service and outreach are an integral part of the college experience at Duquesne, both in the classroom through service-learning and through student organizations. Students learn to play a role in the community and develop a strong ethical foundation for career and academic advancement.
Find Out More
Is Duquesne right for you? Check out Duquesne At-a-Glance and our Class Profile to find out.
Read how Duquesne combines a quiet, secure campus with the excitement of downtown Pittsburgh.
For a look at our students and campus, download
our 2007 Viewbook.
You can also view a video of our students and campus and recent television commercials.

Colleges That Change Lives

The CTCL program features admissions officials from the college profiles in the third edition of "Colleges That Change Lives" by Loren Pope.

The program begins with a panel discussion designed to encourage students to make the college search process a well informed journey that leads to the best possible outcome.

CTCL events are free of charge.

The May tour includes the following cities: Bethesda, MD., McClean, VA., Philadelphia, PA., New York City, Rye Brook, NY and Boston, MA.

For more information go to: www.CTCL.com

2008 Spring College Fair Schedule

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Northern Virginia - Fairfax and Loudon Counties
Sunday, April 6, 2008
1:00pm-4:00pm
Dulles Expo Center
4368 Chantilly Center, Chantilly, VA 20153

Howard County, MD
Monday, April 14, 2008
6:00pm-8:30pm
Ten Oaks Ballroom
5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029

Frederick County, MD
Tuesday April 15, 2008
6:00pm-8:30pm
Lynfield Event Complex
10142 Hansonville Road, Frederick, MD 21702

Elon Open House

Elon Spring Open House
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Please note that this event is for high school juniors and transfer students. Registration is required for attendance.

Schedule

8 a.m. Check-In and Continental Breakfast Koury Center Concourse

8:45 Welcome and Admissions Information Session
9:30 a.m. Campus Tours with Elon students

11 a.m. Exploring Majors with faculty

12 - 2:30 p.m.
Lunch* and Special Interest Sessions:
•Study Abroad
•Fellows Programs
•Internships
•Campus Life
•Financial Planning and Scholarships

*Free lunch for prospective students ($7.25 for other family members, and $4.50 for children under 12)
Please call 800-334-8448 if you have any questions.

College Vision from a Parents Perspective

Parent of a Junior
Thanks so much for all your help. I feel that our son speaks to us more when we meet with you. The amount of talking we did in your office was more than any that has gone on at our house during the past few months, as far as school stuff is concerned. It just seems like he opens up more with you there as a mediator. Thanks, I will keep you updated on the meetings with the teachers soon.

Parent of a Junior
First, Lynn is great. She talks to our son (not just us parents) and gives him great advice and great things to be thinking about. She brings up points that we wouldn't think of (like suggesting our son wait to take the SAT in June so that all classes are done - great idea because he can still take practice ones), and she calms ALL of our fears. She breaks tasks down so we don't feel overwhelmed and she really gives Scott confidence in himself (by pointing out what he's done right so far). Her wonderfully encouraging attitude is genuine. She also knows how to talk to teenagers so that they open up. You found a gem.


Parent of a Junior
We are happy with the service and support from you and Lynn. It is an overwhelming process and it helps to have someone who knows what is going on to help guide us. Lynn is very, very good talking to him. She treats him with respect and listens to him. He doesn't complain about the meetings (which is a good sign!).

Parent of a Sophomore
Been thru this process before with my daughter, I think having someone monitoring and working with her would have allowed my child find and apply colleges better suited to her. Now that my son is a sophomore, we want to make sure he applies to colleges that are good fits for him."

Parent of a Sophomore
“We're extremely happy with the work College Vision has done in raising awareness of the importance of a good head-start and early planning for college. Our son’s grades have already jumped up, he has a plan to fill in the gaps, and he’s showing a lot of interest in the overall process of qualifying for a quality school.”

How can College Vision help you?

Some Key College Admissions Facts:

-Currently, more than 17 million students are enrolled in college, an all-time high.

-Grades in college prep courses, strength of curriculum, SAT/ACT Scores, and overall Grade-Point-Averages are the top
factors in the admissions decision.

-Approximately 75% of 4 year colleges reports an increase in the number of applications they are receiving

-Parents and students are left on their own in developing a college admissions plan, with little assistance from high school
guidance counselors.

-College search can seem overwhelming.

-Getting started early will make senior year much less stressful.

-This time in a high school student’s life means a big change in family life, too.

-Parental involvement is critical to the college admissions and selection process.


…But College Vision can really help!

-The individualized attention of the College Vision process is priceless.

-Parents are fully involved in the process with both the student and the College Coach. This makes the process very collaborative.

-Each student is different. Each parent is different. Each student requires an individualized plan and approach to the process.
There is no one-size-fits-all.

-The SYLVAN Academic Assessment will identify areas, for each student, that need to be addressed. We are identifying these areas early enough to fix them. Students that don't go through our program will most likely find out about these gaps, after they first take the SAT, which is often too late.

-Parents have the comfort in knowing that they have a resource to call at anytime.

Click here to schedule a meeting or phone conversation.

Congratulations to the November 2007 College Vision Student Athletes of the Month

Mike Girolami Briar Woods Football
Erin Haynal Broad Run Cheer
Andrew Russell Dominion Football
Creigh Richert Freedom Cross Country
Lexie Anderson Heritage Cheer
Jack Lewis Loudoun County Football
Zach Murter Loudoun Valley Football
Emily Garcia Park View Volleyball
Emily Smalling Potomac Falls Volleyball
Kristen Kipps Stone Bridge Volleyball

For more local high school sports information visit www.loudounprepsports.com