Important Dates
September 7 - Deadline for SAT School Day Intent Form (Seniors)
September 8 - College Application Workshop: Common App
September 14, 16 & 20 - Senior Orientation
October 12 - SAT School Day Exam
October 12 - PSAT/NMSQT Exam
October 16 - FCPS College Fair
October 17 - 20 - FCPS Virtual Post-Secondary Week
October 19 - Alcanza! College Fair
September 7 - SAT School Day Intent Form: On Wednesday, October 12, Annandale High School twelfth graders will have the opportunity to take the SAT School Day. FCPS will cover the cost for any twelfth grade student to take this test. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during SAT School Day.
To reserve a seat for your twelfth grader to take this exam and ensure appropriate test materials are available for your student, families are asked to complete the form below by Wednesday, September 7. Your student will need to use an @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete this form. A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent Form webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43896).
Click this link: Annandale High School: 2022 SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form
September 8 - College Application Workshop: Thursday’s after school throughout the year our Student Services team, in partnership with our AVID program, will review a critical topic related to preparing for college. This week’s topic will be about navigating the Common App portal; completing your portion of the application; and inviting your Counselor and Teachers.
September 14, 16 & 20 - Senior Orientation: Over these three days, counselors will visit senior W4 classes to discuss post-secondary plans and the college application process. Counselors will provide strategies and resources for students to use as they plan for their lives after Annandale.
October 12 - PSAT/NMSQT (Grades 10 and 11): On Wednesday, October 12, Annandale High School will host the PSAT/NMSQT for all students in grades 10 & 11. Students are automatically registered and no further action by families is needed. The test is offered at no cost to families. All FCPS students have access to Khan Academy’s free online test preparation, whether they are taking the PSAT for the first time or preparing for eleventh grade National Merit Scholarship Qualification. The Khan Academy online curriculum is customized for students based on any previous PSAT or SAT scores. In addition, the website offers general test preparation tips for students.
October 16 - 2022 FCPS College Fair: FCPS along with the Office of Admissions at George Mason University presents the 47th Annual College Fair at Eagle Bank Arena. For more details and registration information, visit https://www.fcps.edu/resources/college-and-career-planning/college-fair-and-college-night
October 17 to 20 - FCPS Virtual Postsecondary Week: Join synchronous sessions from 5:00-8:00pm. Learn how to better be prepared for the next chapter of your educational journey. Registration will soon be available at: https://bit.ly/fcpspostsecondary
October 19 - ¡ALCANZA! College Fair - George Mason University: George Mason University will be hosting the Annual ALCANZA College Fair! Over 150 colleges from all over the nation attend ALCANZA as part of an effort to inform the Latinx high school population in the Washington, DC metropolitan area about their higher educational opportunities, and to encourage and motivate them to pursue their education beyond high school. The students in attendance hear from a keynote speaker and college student panel, before having the opportunity to participate in the college fair. If you have additional questions about signing up for ALCANZA please contact Jessica Benitez. More information to come.
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