OHS Counseling

Micah comes most recently from Elkhardt-Thompson Middle School.  Prior to that, he worked at Meadowbrook High School in Chesterfield County.  Micah earned a Bachelor's degree in Government from the University of Virginia and his Masters in Counselor Education from Virginia Commonwealth University.  He is a Richmond native who attended RPS as a young person and is thrilled to serve the students of his home city.  Micah is excited about getting to know the wonderful students, parents and staff at Open High School!  

Students should always check out what's happening at the Counselor Connection or connect with Micah at mdavis7@rvaschools.net

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

• https://studentaid.gov/

FinAid! - The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid

•  http://www.finaid.org/

Finding a College

• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges

Paying for College

• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college

The Common Application 

• Nearly 700 colleges. Only one application.
• http://www.commonapp.org/

Virtual Campus Tours

• Interactive Virtual Tours and Campus Maps
• https://www.campustours.com/

SAT Prep

• For upcoming test prep seminars, please follow the link: https://www.methodtestprep.com/webinars/

SAT Registration

• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register

Test Dates and Fees

• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

ACT Test Prep

• http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html

Act Testing Dates

• http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/taking-the-test.html#testdates

ACT Registration

• School Code: 471878
• http://www.act.org/content/act/en/register.html

Mayor's Youth Academy

• Launched by former Mayor Dwight C. Jones in 2010, the Mayor’s Youth Academy is designed to develop Richmond’s future leaders and workforce. The Academy serves Richmond youth (ages 13-19 years).
• http://www.richmondgov.com/community-wealth-building/mayors-youth-academy