RRHS: College/Career News 10/30/26

Our weekly newsletter is published every Friday at 7 PM. This newsletter is packed with valuable resources and opportunities to help families navigate the path after high school. Whether your student is pursuing college, military service, or entering the workforce, you'll find information, tools, and updates to support informed decision-making. We’ll also highlight summer programs, internships, and enrichment opportunities as they become available.

For any questions, feel free to email Mrs. Marchante at tiziana.marchante@lcps.org or schedule a meeting using this link.

- November 5 - 6:30pm NJROTC Information Night at Loudoun County HS (See below)

- November 6 I AP Registration Deadline

- POSTPONED November 7 | HBCU College Fair @ Tuscarora High School

- November 11 - Deadline: Jefferson & Walentas Scholarship for all seniors applying to UVA. See Seniors section.

- November 13 & 14 I 24th Annual ASBC HBCU Festival - Register here!

- November 16 - **NEW** ASVAB test (open to 10th, 11, &12th graders).

🕒 9:45 AM - 12:30 PM -Students register here and parents complete the permission!

- December 1 I Hagan Scholarship deadline - See below or visit their website

Students who are over the age of 16 and are in grades 10, 11 and 12 have the opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) when it is offered at their school or other Loudoun County Public Schools.

On November 16, 2026 from 9:45am - 12:30pm the ASVAB will be provided in the career center.

----------->We will provide another opportunity for students to take the test again in March 2027.

Students register here and parents complete the permission!

The AP Registration Deadline is Friday, November 6th!

This is a reminder that the deadline for registering for an AP exam is November 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Students should have enrolled in their AP Course and indicated their exam decision via the College Board website (MyAP) during class time. Please confirm with your student that they have enrolled in their AP course and indicated their exam decision by asking them to log in to their College Board account at https://apstudents.collegeboard.org. Any exams that are registered for after November 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM may be subject to a $40 late fee.

If your student attends The Academies of Loudoun, please read this before registering for AP exams. Exam payments should be made to the school locations in which your student is scheduled to take the exams.

For additional information, please click here or reach out to Mrs. Blessing.

Students can view the colleges and military branches visiting RRHS by going to LCPS>SchooLinks>Events (at the top).

Students (of all grades) can register for any events and discuss college process with the college representative.

See below attached, the Discover NOVA presentation

Please read the key information on Nov 1 college deadline.

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced that the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® form) will be available to all students on October 1.

Deadline to complete it varies per universities. Generally, it is better to have it completed as soon as a college application has been submitted or by March 1, the latest.

For more information, the following information sessions & workshops have been set up for students and parents:

1. September 23, 2026 - Family Financial Aid Night -6pm-8pm at Briar Woods High School
2. October 7, 2026 - FAFSA Application Assistance at Briar Woods High School
3. January 8, 2027 - RRHS Virtual Parents' Coffee - 8:30am- 9:15am Scholarships & Financial Aid - Registration coming soon!
4. February 27, 2027 - RRHS FAFSA Workshop - 1pm- 3pm - Open to all LCPS - Register here!

In the meantime, to complete the FAFSA, create your FSA ID, if you don't have one already. This unique username and password will help parents and students access their portion of the FAFSA. ONE FSA ID per person (Student and parents/guardians). If you already have one due to another child or yourself in college, you do not need to create one.

Documents should not be needed as the FAFSA connects directly with the IRS. In case the connection does not work, you will need to bring your taxes from 2025.

Mrs. Marchante is always available to guide you with the FAFSA completion and can sit with you and families.

You can log into LCPSGO>Schoolinks and click College>Scholarship Matching on the left hand side. You can filter by district-posted and by upcoming deadlines. Deadlines go as far as June.

It is recommended to dedicate at least one hour each weekend to apply to as many as possible.

Students can start applying now!

In addition, I will share specific RRHS Scholarships or specific college scholarships that require the school nomination.

This website sends out monthly scholarships availability. I highly encourage to sign up for their newsletter or bookmark this link.

In addition, students are highly encouraged to apply to their foundation scholarships. University foundation scholarships are funded by philanthropic organizations and alumni and awarded to students based on a variety of criteria, including academic merit, financial need, and field of study. These are found by doing a search on the university website or under their financial and scholarships department.

Deadline to submit the form is Nov 11, 2026

Please see the interest form.

Deadline to submit the form is Nov 11, 2026

Follow the link to the website to learn more about the Hagan Scholarship. See the FAQ portion on the brochure below. For more information please email the Hagan Scholarship foundation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum age of 17 at the time of application and minimum age of 18 for training

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate

• Submission of an online application and required application documents

• Completion of Entrance Exam Process, which includes the completion of a computer-based assessment, an in-person proctored math exam, and an in-person interview, to be considered for admission by review and selection by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee “JATC”

  
  

1. Students Who Received a Placement

Congratulations! You have been placed for Job for a Day. Please log in to SchooLinks and complete the Job for a Day Student Agreement to accept or decline your placement by 12:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Placements are final and cannot be changed or swapped. Please check your email.

Students can find the form by logging in and navigating to Engage > Programs > My Placements > The Placement Name. Placements are final and cannot be swapped.

2. Students Who Were Not Placed

Thank you for applying to Job for a Day. Unfortunately, your application was incomplete when the application period closed, so you were not eligible for placement this year. We encourage you to participate in future career exploration opportunities and look forward to seeing you apply again.

If you have any questions please email: wbl@lcps.org.

If you are a current sophomore or junior in Loudoun County Public Schools looking for a once in a lifetime summer experience you are in the right place! The Virginia Summer Residential Governor's School (SRGS) programs cover a huge range of interests! Dip your toe into the college-life as you explore your chosen field in depth. Spend a few weeks on a Virginia college campus with students from around the state that share your interests and make life-long memories and connections through this prestigious experience. Another great thing - these programs are (mostly) FREE! Explore this website to discover what this opportunity has to offer, how to apply, and tips to make your application stand out in the selection process. The information on this site is also in our Schoology group if you prefer that platform. Join info is below:

Go to Schoology, Groups (top), My Groups (upper right), Join Group (right).

Enter access Code: NWDS-XSN2-2N9VT

The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study.

This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S.

Apply here: https://coolidgescholars.org/apply/ ---- Deadline is December 1 - 5PM Pacific Time

1. Students Who Received a Placement

Congratulations! You have been placed for Job for a Day. Please log in to SchooLinks and complete the Job for a Day Student Agreement to accept or decline your placement by 12:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Placements are final and cannot be changed or swapped. Please check your email.

Students can find the form by logging in and navigating to Engage > Programs > My Placements > The Placement Name. Placements are final and cannot be swapped.

2. Students Who Were Not Placed

Thank you for applying to Job for a Day. Unfortunately, your application was incomplete when the application period closed, so you were not eligible for placement this year. We encourage you to participate in future career exploration opportunities and look forward to seeing you apply again.

If you have any questions please email: wbl@lcps.org.

Begin volunteering and explore summer programs for your upcoming grade. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about what you want to do in the future and where you’d like to work or attend college. Be sure to review the job and volunteering opportunities listed below.

Freshmen are encouraged to complete all the SchooLinks assessments to evaluate their strengths, skills, and potential college and career pathways. Take a personality test to better understand your abilities and areas for growth, then meet with Mrs. Marchante to review and interpret your results: 16 Personalities Test.

How to search?

Go on Indeed.com with key words "HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT" & "ASHBURN, VA"

Visit job postings on Loudoun Workforce Center Jobs

Did you know you can develop your resume with SchooLinks?

Check this link and come to the career center to make it even more professional!

Throughout the year, students will have the opportunity to learn how to build their resume and look for jobs!

Check out below the volunteer database for Loudoun County

Students can see me at any time during school time and parents can schedule a meeting with me using the link below.

Book an appointment

Email: tiziana.marchante@lcps.org

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