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College 101Senior Year
Counselors Jonathon Williams – Last Names A-F Elizabeth Hilton – Last Names G-N Shari Davison – Last Names O-Z Sydney Burgess– Support Counselor
Type of Colleges Technical/Trade School Devry, Art Institute, Universal Technical Institute Two-Year College – Community College South Piedmont Community College Central Piedmont Community College Four-Year College/University Public – UNCC, NC State, Appalachian Private – Wingate, Duke, Queens
How to Choose a CollegeFind the right FIT for you!10 Questions to ask yourself (from the book “If the Ufits”) Why do you want to go to college? Do you think you’re ready to go to college? How have you done your best learning? What would you like to learn more about? How hard do you want to work academically?
How to Choose a College Do you have any idea what you want to do with yourlife? What would you like to do on a typical Tuesday orSaturday night in college? Do you want to go to college in a place that’sdifferent of similar to where you live now? Do you want to be with students who are like you ordifferent from you? What’s your family’s college budget?
College Characteristics Location and SizeEnvironmentAdmissions RequirementsAcademicsCollege ExpensesFinancial AidHousingCampus Activities
College Choices Visit colleges during Open Houses or schedule atour (students can get up to 3 days waived forcollege visits – must complete form prior tovisit) Union County College Fair – Sunday, October 9,2016 at the Union County Agricultural Center inMonroe Colleges visiting PRHS - sign up to attend onschool counseling website
AdmissionsWhat Four Year Colleges look at for Admission Quality of Coursework taken in High School Grades Earned (GPA) ACT and/or SAT scoresHighly Selective Colleges Extra-curricular Activities Community Service Letters of Recommendation Essay
ACT and SAT Community Colleges do not require ACT or SAT Will accept for placement for Math and English classes ACT or SAT required by most four year colleges SAT Subject tests required by some highly selectivecolleges – check the colleges you are considering 1 hour tests in specific subjects Scores must be sent from testing agency to thecollege
Testing TimelineSAT Testing Dates - 2016-2017ACT Testing Dates - 2016-2017 Register at collegeboard.com October 1st register by 9/1 orlate by 9/20 November 5th register by10/7 or late by 10/25 December 3rd register by 11/5or late by 11/23 Register at actstudent.org October 22nd register by 9/16or late by 9/30 December 10th register by11/4 or late by 11/18Fee - 45 no essay; 57 with essayFee - 42.50 no writing; 58.50 with writing
Four-Year Colleges Know where you stand in the admission requirements Reach – GPA, coursework and test scores fall below theaverage requirements for the college Realistic – GPA, coursework and test scores fall in theaverage range for the college Safe – GPA, coursework and test scores is above theaverage range for the college Know the minimum requirements for each college –must meet them at the end of the senior year
When To Apply Four Year Colleges Early deadlines before October 15th Regular deadlines usually around December or January Suggest complete all applications by end of November Community Colleges Depends on program Transfer programs – February Specific Health/Medical programs - between Nov - January Trade/Technical Depends on school
College Admission Options EARLY ACTION is a nonbinding admissions procedure to notifystudents of early admissions to the college. Students are notcommitted to accept the college’s offer of admissions and mayfile other applications. EARLY DECISION is a binding commitment. You may apply earlydecision to only one college, usually by October 15 of your senioryear. You are notified of your status by December 1. As part ofan early decision plan, you are required to sign a statementagreeing to accept the college’s offer of admission. You mustalso withdraw your application from other colleges if acceptedunder Early Decision. (Used by Duke, Elon, Wake Forest, etc.)
College Admissions Options REGULAR ADMISSION is the plan under which you submit yourapplication during November to February, depending on college.Check the deadline for each individual college. ROLLING ADMISSION is the plan under which candidates submitapplication at their convenience up to a certain date. Theyreceive an offer of acceptance or rejection within four to sixweeks.
How To Apply Colleges Website North Carolina Colleges – www.CFNC.org Common Application –www.commonapplication.org CFNC Application Week November 14-18ththrough www.CFNC.org – some private NCcolleges will waive application fee during thistime
College Applications Completed ApplicationApplication Fee – varies by collegeTest ScoresTranscript or Self ReportEssayRecommendationsSecondary School Report
Test Scores Scores must be sent from testing agency to college –student can have scores sent to 4 colleges for price oftest when registering Once test taken students have to pay per college tosend scores ACT www.actstudent.org SAT www.collegeboard.org
Transcripts Electronic Transcripts www.CFNC.org – only to North Carolina Colleges Common application – counselor will upload transcriptinto counselor portion of common application Mailed Transcripts Fill out request form in guidance First 3 for college are free. Each additional is 3.00. Transcripts for scholarships are free.
Essay Only required by some colleges READ the prompt This is the opportunity for the college to learn thingsabout you they cannot find on the rest of yourapplication Unusual details Unexpected twists Understated tone Do not make a list of activities/accomplishments- thatis already on your application or resume Have it Proof Read!!!!!
Recommendations Only required by some colleges Required for many scholarships Choose a teacher who knows you well - Giverecommendation information form & resume Give teacher at least 2 to 3 weeks before deadline Give teacher a date to pick it up from them Suggest you mail it yourself Write a thank you note to the teacher
Secondary School Report/Counselor Form Required by some colleges such as Chapel Hill, UNCW,USC, Wake Forest If using Common Application will be emailed to counselor Turn in to Counselor all 3 forms together Secondary School Report with top portion filled out Recommendation Information Form (available in guidance) Transcript Request Form (available in guidance) Please give us 2 to 3 weeks notice to complete
NCAA Eligibility Must register with NCAA if plan to participate inDivision I or Division II sports in college Register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Must have transcript sent from guidance Test scores must be sent from ACT or SAT Fee waivers available for those who qualify
Cost of Attendancefor 2015-2016Tuition/FeesRoom & BoardBooksTransportationMisc/PersonalTotalSPCC 1,873 2,780 1,268 2,600 3,268 11,789UNCC 6,532 10,080 1,200 550 1,500 19,862Wingate 27,930 10,780 1,200 550 1,500 41,960
Types of Scholarships National, State, College and Local Talent GradesLeadershipExtra-Curricular ActivitiesAthleticsCommunity ServiceEssayPerformance/Audition Need-Based
How to Find Scholarships Colleges Website you are applying to PRHS Website Under School Counseling Section, then scholarships Will be updated often, check weekly Guidance Office Other high schools websites Free Scholarship Search Engines FastWeb.org CFNC.org Scholarships.com
Scholarships Know Deadline Date to apply A few scholarships require a school nomination, mostdo not DO NOT pay money to apply for a scholarship What is required to apply for scholarship ApplicationResume (sample available in guidance)Letter of RecommendationEssay
Financial Aid Federal, State and College based Aid Types of Aid Grants – Free money do not have to pay back Loans Work-Study How to Apply FAFSA –Free Application for Federal Student Aid BeginningOctober 1st – apply as early as possible at www.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA Estimator https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm
Financial Aid FAFSA DAY – October 29th Receive free help in completing and submitting the FAFSA Sign up at www.CFNC.org/FAFSAday – local location at SouthPiedmont Community College Some Colleges require additional forms CSS PROFILE (has a fee)– check colleges for deadline In NC – UNC Chapel Hill, Davidson, Elon, Wake Forest, Duke Colleges own form
Thank youand Questions
South Piedmont Community College Central Piedmont Community College Four-Year College/University Public -UNCC, NC State, Appalachian Private -Wingate, Duke, Queens Type of Colleges. . Financial Aid. Thank you and Questions. Title: PowerPoint Presentation Author:
