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West Forsyth High SchoolCollege/Scholarship/Financial Aid2020-20211
2General SeniorInformationSenior AdvisorsDr. EklundMs. Schneider
3 School CounselorsMiranda DiCatoAngela HubbardRobin DownsDesta HooksAllison BarnesSean SandagA-CoCr-FlFn-KimKin-NiNo-ShaShe-Z
Admission Statistics:Admitted Class 20204Institution NameAcceptanceRate %Number ofFreshmenappliedNumber ofFreshmenadmittedNumber e 50% Middle 50% Middle 50% rate forMathReading compositenewSAT scores SAT scores ACT scores 60-64023-2889%East 83%Elizabeth ille State684,1302,8036182.95440-510450-52018-2178%NC A&T6111,0886,8112,2042.68470-560480-56017-2279%NC Central Univ4713,0196,0721,1433.1450-520450-53016-1977%NC UNC UNC Chapel Hill2341,9399,5254,3274.6630-720640-76029-3396%UNC 683%UNC 78%UNC %UNC School of the Arts3811854532433.67530-620560-66022-2891%UNC 787%Western 9%W-S State653,9922,6079353.15440-510450-52017-1976%* Information compiled from individual college websites, admissions offices, and "College Portraits" available at www.northcarolina.edu. 09/2020
5Admissions Statistics:West Forsyth HS 2020 56% attending 4-year colleges anduniversities 11% private, or out-of-state 45% in-state, public 3.3% UNC-Chapel Hill (3.7% Class of 2019) 1.9% NC State U(4.8% Class of 2019) 24% attending 2-year colleges
6AdmissionsFactors of Importance Transcript Test Scores: SAT / ACT / Subject Tests UNC Schools are test optional Extracurricular Activities / Resume Recommendations Essays Interviews
Transcripts7 Seniors have received an unofficial copy showing courses in whichthey are enrolled NOTE: Colleges evaluate students based on the transcript theyreceive at the time of application Change of schedule can impact admissions Seniors can request an official transcript three ways:1. Enter counselor email address in online portal (e.g. CommonApplication)2. Student requests hard copy using request form in Student Services All transcript requests during remote learning are free3. Utilize the CFNC Transcript Manager for all NC Public Institutions
Testingwww.collegeboard.org (SAT & Subject Tests)www.act.org (ACT)Due to COVID-19, many colleges/universities are“test optional” – make testing plans that matchpostsecondary institution requirementsTest PrepScore reports – PSAT, PRE-ACTCollegeboard.org, ACT.org, CFNC.orgsee Student Services website
9Fee Waivers Some students may qualify for an SAT/ACT fee waiverbased on federal guidelines (e.g. qualify forfree/reduced lunch, ward of the state, etc.) Submit your request online by completing the googleform or contact Mrs. Walters in Student Services Once approved, students who use fee waivers fortesting are eligible for fee waivers for collegeapplications to participating universities and NCAAClearinghouse
10Submitting Test Scores Test scores are NOT added to student transcripts Must request score reports from: www.collegeboard.org (for SAT, Subject testscores) www.act.org (for ACT scores) It is not necessary to wait for test scores beforesubmitting college applications Consider all test date score reports for superscoring
11Super-Scoring SATSAT ExampleMarch 2020Total Score:EB Reading & Writing 5701090Math 520August 2020Total Score:EB Reading & Writing 5501110Math 560SUPER-SCORE 570 560 1130
Super-Scoring ACT12(Not done by all schools)ACT ExampleFebruary 2020Composite Score:English 2525Math 30Reading 21Science 23September 2020Composite Score:English 2325Math 29Reading 27Science 20SUPER-SCORE 25 30 27 23 26
13Recommendations Should be sent directly to admissions fromrecommender Electronic or paper submissions Provide recommenders a minimum of 2 weeks Complete the West Questionnaire“I waive my right to review or access letters and statementsof recommendation written on my behalf”
14Interviews Few colleges REQUIRE an interview It’s usually beneficial to interview ifinterviewing is an option and studentinterview skills are a strength Crosby Scholars offers Mock InterviewOptions to member students Utilize West’s Mock Interview Process- Mr. Sandag
Application Deadlines15Early Decision:BINDING — a student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attendthe college. Students cannot apply ED to more than one schoolTypical ED Date: October 15thEarly Action:NONBINDING — students receive an early response to their applicationbut do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply dateof May 1; highest percentage of students admitted during EAEA Dates: October 15th , November 1st , November 15th , December 1st(Dec 15th, and Jan 1st for institutions with ED)Regular Decision:Later due date – certain percentage admitted based on admit rate atearly deadline. January 15th – March 1stRolling Admission:Admissions decisions are made as applications are received and untilclass is full
Community College 24% of West’s 2020graduating class planned toenter a community college Two-Year Transfer Program:Complete the first two yearsof college and then transferto a four-year college as ajunior saving thousands ofdollars Associate Degree Programs Certificate Programs Fresh start for students thatare not admittable to theschool they aspire to attend Huge savings
17RDS Residency Determination Service Required by all NC public colleges beforereviewing application or any institutionwhere you want to be considered in-state Generates a RCN (Residency CertificationNumber) to be entered in each collegeapplication https://ncresidency.cfnc.org/residencyInfo/
18FINANCIAL AID Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov Determines federal aid eligibility & Expected FamilyContribution (EFC) Cannot be submitted until October 1st (senior yr.) Some schools may also require CSS Profile Use financial aid calculator www.collegeboard.orgor www.cfnc.org
Expected FamilyContribution19 The EFC is calculatedby considering thefamily's financialstrength -- theirincome and assets.Other factors:number of familymembers and thenumber of familymembers in college. EFC-assumes families willmeet contribution througha combination of savings,current income, andborrowing EFC remains the sameregardless of college;therefore, you may qualifyfor more aid at a moreexpensive college
20Three Main Types ofFinancial Aid Grants and Scholarships - don’t have to berepaid. Grant aid can be awarded bygovernment and by institutions based on need.Scholarships usually awarded based on merit, ortalent either institutionally or via outsideorganization Loans- Must be repaid. Most loans awardedbased on need are low-interest subsidized bygovernment (no interest until graduation). Work Study
21Financial AidMyths Private schools are too expensive I won’t qualify for ANY aid FAFSA results may hinder the admission decision The FAFSA form is long and too hard to complete
22Scholarships Titan Scholarship Newsletter will be updated asnew scholarships are received Titan Scholarship Newsletter posted on StudentServices webpage Updates emailed with Weekly Announcementsto all Seniors mswalters@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Request recommendations early Utilize Mock Interview Committee or CrosbyScholars “I want to be considered form”
Senior Parent Questionnaire23 Briefly describe your son/daughter’sstrengths. (Academic and/or Personal) Is there a significant circumstance thatinterfered with your child’s performanceduring high school? What three adjectives would you use todescribe your son/daughter & Why? What would you like to haveemphasized in your son/daughter’srecommendation letters? Please provide any financialinformation or special circumstancesthat you would like considered forpotential need-based scholarships.
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Timeline / Goals25 Seniors request teacher recommendations NOW! Seniors schedule virtual meeting with counselor during the 1stquarter to discuss their plan and application needs Seniors complete the questionnaire for bothrecommendations and scholarship opportunities Retaking SAT or ACT tests? SAT Oct. 3rd (late registration); Sept. 22nd ACT Oct. 10th (registration deadline Sept. 25th) They work with you to complete the FAFSA and RDS They continue to meet with us and ask questions
Important Dates:CACRAO/WSFCS College FairVirtual InformationSeptember 14th – October 9thNC Countdown to College WeekOctober 19th – 23rd(some schools waive application fee this week)TBD – West Application DayWSFCS Financial Aid Nights - TBDWSFCS Education Building Auditorium
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Financial Aid Grants and Scholarships - don't have to be repaid. Grant aid can be awarded by government and by institutions based on need. Scholarships usually awarded based on merit, or talent either institutionally or via outside organization Loans- Must be repaid. Most loans awarded based on need are low-interest subsidized by
