POST-SECONDARY PLANNING TOOLS
Parchment is the official website that allows upperclassmen & alumni to view transcripts & send them to prospective colleges, recruiters, or employers in a secure format.
Juniors & Seniors are encouraged to create an account using their @vbstudents email & the instructional document above.
A division resource, MajorClarity can be used for optimal career & college exploration & planning.
Students can access MajorClarity via ClassLink or the link above.
Big Future by College Board is an excellent resource for exploring majors, colleges, careers, financial aid options, and so much more. Take some time to explore this popular website!
CommonApp is a college admission application used by students to apply to over 800 colleges and universities.
Scholarship Central is a VBCPS resource that serves as a one-stop-shop for locating various scholarships for high school students through approved and verified sites.
GoingMerry is a free scholarship & financial aid platform that offers personalized matching & thousands of scholarships.
Similar to CommonApp, Coalition is another college exploration & application resource. School counselors can be added to your account to serve as support for your application process.
Need assistance completing the FAFSA?
VCAN & SCHEV are partnering with statewide
organizations to assist students & families.
Click HERE to schedule a meeting & connect
with an access provider for assistance
ACCESS College Foundation is an awesome resource for all things college planning. Visit the link above for more information or contact Kellam's ACCESS Advisor for assistance.
Mrs. Sara Gastler
(757) 563-4630
The SAT, ACT, and ASVAB are entrance exams for post-secondary options such as college or the military. The SAT and ACT are popular assessments amongst colleges while the ASVAB is a military entrance exam.
Follow the links for more info about test dates, locations, & practice tests.
In March 2021, VBCPS hosted a virtual event with recruiters from the various branches focused on Military Careers.
For more support contact Kellam's military connected counselor, Mr. Beacham, bowen.beacham@vbschools.com
At Kellam, we value our relationship with TCC as an affordable, local opportunity for students with transfer agreements amongst many of Virginia's colleges/universities.
Visit the TCC's website via the image above or contact TCC's Outreach Advisor, Mrs. Kelsey Warren, for more information.
(757) 822-7135
Watch Mrs. Warren's High School Info Session video
by using the following passcode: hf0dnP*i
Free resource for creating/updating a resume.
Refer to this site to stay up to date with all Class of 2021 activities happening at Kellam High School.