Kalkedan Malefia

Q: What college will you be attending next year?
A: I chose George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia because they gave me a really good scholarship. COVID was also a big factor in my decision. With the world being so unpredictable, I wanted to stay close to home and familiarity.

Q: What will you major in and how did you learn more about this school?
A: I plan to major in Sociology. I’ve always known about George Mason since it’s really close to Annandale, and I have been on a couple of field trips there. I also did stalk the school a little on their website and social media.

Q: What advice do you have for people applying to college next year?
A: I highly recommend taking a college prep class like AVID during your senior year or utilizing Annandale’s career center. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help or ask questions, the resources are there for you.

Justin Scott

Q: What college will you be attending next year?
A: I picked Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia because it wasn’t too far from home and the campus is nice. I also chose it because I will be playing soccer there, and I really liked the coach.

Q: What will you major in and how did you learn more about this school?
A: I plan to major in Health and Exercise Science to become a physical therapist. I learned about Bridgewater from Annandale alumni who attend the school. Coach Bagot also graduated from Bridgewater.

Q: What advice do you have for people applying to college next year?
A: My advice is make sure you apply to at least five to ten schools. Keep your options open and make sure the school is a place you can enjoy for the next four years as well as somewhere where you can further your education.

Salma Nagila

Q: What college will you be attending next year?
A: Next year, I will be attending Radford University in Radford, Virginia. I absolutely fell in love with the campus. The new equipment they have in their chemistry lab really pulled me closer to them because I am a science major.

Q: How did you learn more about this school?
A: I plan to major in biochemistry with a minor in pre-med. I learned more about Radford through emails and friends. I started attending open house meetings on Zoom and talking one on one with the director of the chemistry department there.

Q: What advice do you have for people applying to college next year?
A: My advice is don’t pick a school based off of their name; pick a school that does very well in your major. Also, visit the campus if you’re able to so you can get a feel of what it’s like there.

Orlando Torres

Q: What college will you be attending next year?
A: I picked Wilson College located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania mainly for athletics, but after visiting the school, I had realized that it had a welcoming community and was the perfect size for me.

Q: How did you learn more about this school?
A: Due to everything that’s going on with our planet currently, I plan to major in Environmental Science. I had learned more about this school through talking to the head coach of the baseball team. He told me everything I needed to know.

Q: What advice do you have for people applying to college next year?
A: Some advice I have for people applying to school next year is to get all your requirements complete and have good grades. Don’t think senior year doesn’t matter: it’s quite important to certain colleges.

Lizzie Earhart

Q: What college will you be attending next year?
A: I picked Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia in order to help me save money. I will be transferring to JMU because they offer an extremely wide variety of psychology classes that will help me earn my degree.

Q: How did you learn more about this school?
A: I plan to major in Psychology for undergrad but when I get to graduate school, I will be going for Industrial/Organizational Psychology. I learned more about both of these school options just by doing research and talking to alumni.

Q: What advice do you have for people applying to college next year?
A: I think the best advice I can give someone who is applying to college would be to do a lot of research. Make sure you don’t rush this decision and make this decision for you and not based on what someone else wants.

Marlon Soriano

Q: What college will you be attending next year?
A: The school I picked to go to next year is the Advanced Technology Institute in Norfolk, Virginia. I chose this school because it’s one of the best schools to learn about cars. Also, the place is located somewhere I love which is the beach.

Q: How did you learn more about this school?
A: I learned about this school from my Auto Tech teacher Mr. Maniatakas. The school also came in to do a presentation, and I was amazed with their programs. It’s how I got to learn about my major which is Automotive Technologies.

Q: What advice do you have for people applying to college next year?
A: The advice I have for underclassmen is that you have to take your time on choosing where to go after high school. Know what you love to do and stick with it.