College and Postsecondary Planning

While some students know from an early age what postsecondary path they plan to pursue, others are not so sure. Use these resources to explore a variety of options for life after high school.

Step 1: Identify Your Plan

There are so many options for life after high school! As a student, you can start planning now by:

  • Speak with your School Counselor.
  • Speak with your College and Career Specialist.
  • Using available resources such as Naviance to explore your postsecondary options.

Postsecondary Options

College Education Planning

You want to go to college? Explore the resources on this page to help figure out which college is best for you.

Military Planning - College and Postsecondary Options

Explore opportunities and careers in the military.

Apprenticeships and Training

Explore apprenticeship and training opportunities to help students prepare for the transition from high school.

Employment Options after High School

Explore employment opportunities to help students prepare for the transition from high school.

Gap Year

Explore gap year opportunities to help students prepare for the transition from high school.

Step 2: Document Your Plan

Senior Survey

For seniors, a Senior Survey occurs every year. The data collected is used to build scattergrams in Naviance. The information provided helps our schools and the district create resources, opportunities, and supports for future classes. Schools contact the students with more information and directions to complete the survey.

Juniors

Each school will share their own school specific junior focus activities, materials, and events. All schools will have their own school specific, transcript request form and process, senior planning and recommendation packets, and additional processes dedicated to postsecondary planning. For more information, contact your school counselor or College and Career Specialist.  

Here are some items that may be included in your senior packet:  

  • Postsecondary Planning Worksheet
  • Resume
  • Student-Parent Questionnaire
  • Student Records Request
  • Teacher Recommendation Request
  • Teacher Comment Form
  • Transcript Release Form
  • Parent Release Form

Step 3: Celebrate your Plan

All FCPS seniors are encouraged to share their plans for life after high school.  

  • What are you planning to major in and which college are you planning to attend?  
  • What entry level career are you planning to begin and with which company?  
  • Why did you plan to do a gap year and which gap year program did you choose?
  • Why are you planning to join the military and with which branch have you enlisted?   

Use Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Don't forget to tag your high school and #ourFCPS and #celebrateyourplan.

Changes to Transcripts for 2023-24