College & Career Counseling
College & Career Counseling
SJCP is committed to providing our families with the most comprehensive college planning available. One of the main goals of our department is to encourage students to prepare early for their college plans after high school. We work closely with students considering their academic, personal, vocational, social, and financial needs. We also provide resources, programming, and serve as the liaison to college admission officers.
Our staff meets with students both individually and in a classroom setting throughout their four years at SJCP. Formal introduction to the college search, selection, and application process begins in the fall of the junior year. During this time, students and parents meet individually with the college counselor to develop a personal plan for the student's college and career journey.
If you have any questions regarding the College Planning Process, please contact our College & Career Counseling staff.
- College and Career Planning
- What Seniors Need to Know
- SJCP Campus College Visits
- Guaranteed College Acceptance and Scholarship Program Partners
- The Mount/SJCP Senior Year Experience
College and Career Planning
Searching fo the right college and career path is a process that should be enjoyed! It is a time to explore, grow, and learn. As with many things in life, it is the journey- not the destination- where we discover who we are and what is most important to us. This process takes time, but with planning, guidance, and an open mind, students and families will navigate the journey successfully. The choice of a college is all about finding the BEST FIT for YOU. To that end, the SJCP Student Support Center builds trusting and supportive relationships with our students to best guide them while encouraging them to take the reins on their future.
- Career Exploration
- College Exploration
- SAT/ACT
- Financial Aid & Scholarships Tools
- Scholarships
- Pre-College Programs & Events
Career Exploration
College Exploration
SAT/ACT
Financial Aid & Scholarships Tools
Scholarships
- Central Scholarships
- Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
- Hagan Scholarship
- Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
- Intelligence Community Scholarships
- Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Programs
- Navy Family Scholarships by NOSCDC
- Tennessee State University Watkins Scholarship
- UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship
Central Scholarships
Central Scholarships lists over 70 scholarship opportunities to support college, career training, or graduate education for Maryland residents of all ages. Awards range up to $10,000 and can be used for various programs throughout the state of Maryland.
Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship
Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
Hagan Scholarship
The Hagan Scholarship is a need-based merit scholarship for goal-driven students in their senior year. Students must have a 3.5 GPA, be enrolling in a four-year college or university, and must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream. The application opens on December 1st, and the deadline is February 15th for seniors and March 1, 2026, for juniors.
Intelligence Community Scholarships
Visit Intelligence Community Careers to find scholarship opportunities.
Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Programs
Launched in 2018, the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Program supports undergraduate students enrolled at the following Washington, DC–area institutions:
- University of Maryland (UMD-CP, UMB, UMBC)
- George Mason University (GMU)
- Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
- Montgomery College (MC)
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VT)
- University of Virginia (UVA)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
- University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
Navy Family Scholarships by NOSCDC
Visit Navy Family Scholarships by NOSCDC for more information. Deadline is March 1, 2026.
Tennessee State University Watkins Scholarship
The Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute and Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships for outstanding high school graduates and enrolled students who meet the criteria for admission and choose a career in medicine or dentistry. Funds from this Scholarship Fund will support students enrolled in the Meharry Medical College – Tennessee State University Medical/Dental Accelerated Pathway Program, Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Health Care Scholars and Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Society,
This is a full scholarship opportunity for a BLACK MALE senior high school student who aspires to be a medical doctor.
UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship
The UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship™ Program is now accepting applications. The deadline is Saturday, January 31, 2026. This program aims to help individuals living with myasthenia gravis (MG) and their immediate family members pursue further education.
Pre-College Programs & Events
- Ball State University
- Dartmouth
- Georgetown University
- Guilford College
- Harvard Medical School
- High Point University
- Intelligence Community Internships
- Johns Hopkins University
- Juniata College
- Northwestern University
- University of Notre Dame
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Rice University
- Stevens Institute of Technology
- University of Virginia
- Washington and Jefferson University
- Yale University
Ball State University
Ball State University is offering Interior Design summer workshops for high school students. Online and residential programs are available. For more information, contact Reza Ahmadi at rahmadi@bsu.edu.
Dartmouth
The Dartmouth Precollege Online Program offers students a way to explore college-level topics in a flexible online environment. High school is a critical time for students to explore interests and build a strong foundation for the future.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University Pre-College Online Program is now accepting applications for summer 2026.
Guilford College
Guilford College is hosting an Open House on 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 6 at 5800 West Friendly Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Harvard Medical School
The Harvard Medical School Pre-College Online Certificate Program introduces high school students to topics related to medicine, health care, and scientific discovery through flexible online learning.
High Point University
High Point University Student Receptions take place across the country throughout late summer and early fall. These special events are designed to introduce seniors- the Class of 2026- to what makes HPU such an extraordinary place to live and learn.
Intelligence Community Internships
Visit Intelligence Community Careers to find internships.
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University hosts a first-generation or families with limited financial resources, all-expenses-paid program, Senior Fly-In, on October 12-13. The deadline to apply for Senior Fly-In is Friday, September 5. This program covers all travel, accommodation, and meals for students and one member of their support system to visit us in Baltimore. By application only.
Juniata College
Juniata College announces its new bachelor's degree in nursing. Sign up and register to visit Juniata.
Northwestern University
The Northwestern Pre-College Online Program gives students the freedom to try new subjects like business, law, medicine, and STEM on their own terms. Coursework is flexible, so it fits with their school schedules while still offering a meaningful challenge. And importantly, students who complete a course receive a Certificate of Completion from Northwestern University—a recognition they can include in their college applications.
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame’s “ND on the Road” opportunity events include information on academic, community, and spiritual life at the University of Notre Dame, as well as insights into the admissions and financial aid processes.
Notre Dame Pre-College Online Program is officially open for summer 2026. This is a valuable resource for your high school students who are looking to explore potential majors, build new skills, and get a head start on college-level content. Courses are taught by experts in the field, 100% online, and designed to fit around a busy student’s schedule.
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design is excited to announce that applications are now open for summer 2026.
Rice University
Rice University announces its summer programs. Their program offers a unique chance for motivated high school students to engage with college-level academics in a flexible, online format. Our courses, designed by Rice University faculty, cover a range of compelling subjects, from aerospace and engineering to medicine and business.
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology’s iSTEM@Stevens is a selective program that empowers clever students who see interesting problems in the world around them and encourages them to use their unique ways of thinking and innovative approaches to find solutions, create technologies and start businesses that will shape the future.
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia has upcoming engineering open houses.
Washington and Jefferson University
Washington and Jefferson University is hosting Fall Admissions Events.
Yale University
Yale University is hosting a multicultural open house on September 27, 2025.
What Seniors Need to Know
Seniors – What You Need to Know
How to Sign up for College Visits
- Go to the Student Dashboard in SCOIR.
- Scroll down to the Register for Office Hours & Visits title.
- Click the Register button underneath the college visit or office hour you would like to attend. This will then show as Registered if you did this successfully
- You will receive an email, as well as a notification in SCOIR, the day before the visit reminding you of the visit date and time. You can download the SCOIR mobile application (on iOS or Android) to receive a push notification reminding you of the upcoming visit.
Adding Colleges to the Applying column in Scoir
- Once you mark a college as Applying or drag it to the Applying column, you will be instantly prompted to provide additional information including application type and method (Apply with Scoir, Common App, Coalition, directly on college website). SJCP seniors should always apply through Common App or directly to the college. DO NOT APPY THROUGH SCOIR
- To provide an application type, select the type from those available in the Applying window. (Apply with Common App if you are applying to more than one CA school)
- To provide an application method, select the method from those available in the Applying window, then provide additional detail such as Type and Application IDs, if available.
- Once a college is moved to the Applied state, your assigned counselor will be notified in Scoir, and will know to send documents on your behalf.
Requesting Transcripts
- Moving a college to the Applying or Applied column of your My Colleges list is what will alert your counselor that a transcript is required. Your counselor will be notified of what documents are required for this college and will be able to send forward your transcript if it is required.
Send ACT or SAT test scores (if needed) to your colleges
- Students are responsible for sending their scores to their colleges/universities. Scores can take up to 2 weeks to arrive at your scores. Please be mindful of deadlines.
Requesting Teacher Recommendations
Spring of Junior Year
- Politely ask your teacher (in-person) if he or she would be willing to write a college recommendation letter for you.
- Fill out a teacher recommendation request form available on SJCP’s website under the Student Support tab/College and Career Counseling/Important Forms.
- Save completed request form as a pdf.
- Email your teacher the completed request form and your resume.
Fall of Senior Year
- Fill out the Follow up form for Teacher Recommendations and give it to the teachers who are writing your letters.
- Go to the My Colleges page in Scoir
- Click the Application Documents button to open the Application Documents window and then click the Request a Recommendation button.
- Search for the teacher at your high school you are requesting to provide a recommendation by typing their last name in the 'Teacher' box.
- If the person you are requesting to write a recommendation for you is not in your high school as staff, they will not show up as an option and you will need to contact Mrs. Seymour. The recommender will need to send your recommendation to Mrs. Seymour who will send to your college via email.
- Specify whether you’d like the recommendation to be for a specific college. If you do want the recommendation request to be college specific, select the college to which you would like the recommendation to be sent.
- Compose the request by editing the Subject and the Message. Once you’re finished, click Send.
FERPA Release
- The FERPA release needs to be signed in your account in SCOIR.
- Review and Sign links beneath each form from the My Profile page.
- The status of each form will be represented beside the form name after they have been completed.
- Be sure to double check your responses and signature before you sign! You must contact your counselor if you wish to make changes to your FERPA Release Authorization or Waiver of Rights after you complete and sign.
Scholarships
- Scholarship information that the Student Support Center receives can be found on the SJCP website under Academics/College and Career Counseling/look for the scholarship tab.
- Search the web for additional scholarships.
