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College Advising

Guidance Counselor: Della Hager
Email: della.hager@msd.edu

Phone: 301-360-2038
Videophone: 240-575-3825
Fax: 301-360-1403
Location: Ely 129
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Support Services

College Advising

The MSD High School Guidance Counselor works with students to identify strengths, set goals and establish a strategy for college admission. The Guidance Counselor serves in an advisory role until the student makes his/her final decision.

College Advising includes specific counseling and guidance with:

Helping to plan a challenging course schedule
Selecting the appropriate high school classes
Attending college fairs and open houses
Providing tips on how to visit a school
Advising which college admission tests to take and when to take them
Connecting students to information on various colleges and careers
Recommending colleges to match academic profiles and career goals
Facilitating the application process
Sending transcripts and documents to colleges
Writing letters of recommendation
Helping families understand how financial aid works, and connecting students to local scholarship opportunities

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