parents of seniors 2014-2015

Parents of Seniors2014-2015

Welcome!

Mr. Sauls, Dean

Ms. Harrington A-G

Ms. Wapner H-O

Mr. Newton P-Z

Meet the Counselors

Graduation Requirements

English 4 units Math 4 units (minimum Alg I, Geom, Alg II, Math>Alg II)

Unless 4 credits (including Alg I and either Geometry or Alg II with Math Substitution plan)

Science 3 units– Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical Science

Humanities 3 units– World History, Civics and Economics, US History

Health/ PE 1 unit Electives 6 units At least 26 total credits

AND Community Service 25 hours per year at Broughton** Graduation Requirements are different than University Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR)

UNC System Minimum Admission Requirements

(MAR)

English 4 units Math 4 units (Alg I, Geom, Alg II, Math>Alg II) Science 3 units

– Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical Science Humanities 3 units

– World History, Civics and Economics, US History Health/ PE 1 unit World Languages 2 units

– Same language Electives 6 units At least 26 total credits

Starting in the Fall of 2013, students admitted to the UNC system will show a minimum of 2.5 high school GPA and at least 800 on the SAT or 17 on the ACT.

Private colleges may have different admission requirements. Students should consult college websites for additional information.

Senior Conferences

Is a conference required? How long it will last? What we will talk about? Can parents come?

How to make an appointment What to bring

Planning for College

What are the NC choices?

16 Public36 Private/Independent58 Community Colleges

What about Out of State?

Over 3,900 college choices on College Board https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search

Try College Matchmaker if you’re not sure– Search by area of country (“Location”)– Search by selectivity, test scores (“Applying”)– Search by major, learning environments, etc…

Private EnrollmentTotal enrollment continues to grow. More

than 90,000 students enrolled in North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities last year.

More than half were from North Carolina.36 total Independent/Private NC Colleges

NCICU 2011 data

North Carolina Independent Colleges and UniversitiesSmall Campuses. BIG IMPACT.

Where are they? North Carolina Independent Colleges and UniversitiesSmall Campuses. BIG IMPACT.

Each year in North Carolina these independent colleges and universities:

Award 1/3 of the baccalaureate degrees;

More than 50% of the medical degrees; over 50% of the pharmacy degrees;

More than 60% of the law degrees;

Graduate ¼ of the teachers who graduate from an NC college or university.

NCICU 2011 Data

Facts & Figures - North Carolina Independent Colleges and UniversitiesSmall Campuses. BIG IMPACT.

Cost

The average tuition and fees at NC’s

independent colleges and universities is

approximately $24,000 which is

well below the national average.

NCICU 2011 Data

North Carolina Independent Colleges and UniversitiesSmall Campuses. BIG IMPACT.

Did you know?Up to 90% of students receive financial

aid at some of North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities.

Institutional aid is a major component of awards programs at private colleges and universities.

NCICU 2011 Data

North Carolina Independent Colleges and UniversitiesSmall Campuses. BIG IMPACT.

Public Enrollment

~87% NC residents Over 160,000 first year applications to all 16

campuses – over 84,000 accepted (2013 data)

Over 31,000 first year students enrolled Fall 2013

Comm Colleges served > 900,000 students: 350,000 college-transfer curriculum (2012 data)

UNC System Enrollment Info

  Applied Accepted Enrolled

Appalachian State University 13,673 8,992 2,883

East Carolina University 15,320 11,238 4,495

Elizabeth City State University 3,042 1,575 323

Fayetteville State University 4,106 2,496 707

NC A&T State University 6,461 3,651 1,777

North Carolina Central University 7,989 3,098 933

NC State University 21,848 10,316 4,307

UNC Asheville 3,143 2,152 596

UNC - Chapel Hill 30,835 8,243 3,946

UNC Charlotte 14,300 8,967 3,087

UNC Greensboro 10,154 5,909 2,482

UNC Pembroke 3,679 2,601 1,050

UNC Wilmington 11,838 6,160 1,939

UNC School of the Arts 803 359 212

Western Carolina University 15,146 5,882 1,621

Winston-Salem State University 4,194 2,656 728

UNC Total 166,531 84,295 31,086

Fall 2013 Freshmen Applications  

Average SAT Scores

  SAT Verbal SAT Math Total

Appalachian State 568 572 1,140

East Carolina Unive 518 535 1,053

Elizabeth City State 429 440 869

Fayetteville State Un 419 425 844

NC A&T State Universit 453 466 919

North Carolina Central 442 450 892

NC State University 604 639 1,243

UNC Asheville 610 592 1,202

UNC - Chapel Hill 648 662 1,310

UNC Charlotte 531 555 1,086

UNC Greensboro 518 523 1,041

UNC Pembroke 459 474 933

UNC Wilmington 591 599 1,190

UNC School of the Arts 565 545 1,110

Western Carolina University 515 525 1,040

Winston-Salem State University 443 452 895

UNC Total 541 556 1,097

Fall 2013 Average SAT of First-Time Freshmen  

How to research colleges

CFNC.org Collegeboard.com College visits (2 excused absences- get the

form from Ms. Munford in advance) College Reps on campus – see DAB and

Twitter (sign up with Mr. Rudder) Mr. Rudder’s office

After my research – then what?

Apply electronically & pay application fee When do I apply? DEADLINES:

https://cfnc.app.box.com/WebinarsforStudentsandParents Request and send transcript electronically Send official test scores from testing

agencies - (AP, SAT, ACT)

www.CFNC.org

■Over 4 million student accounts

■484,000 applications submitted in 2011

■Encourage parents to check out Parent section of CFNC.org (careers, planning timelines, and financial aid information)

The Application

Electronic On-line Applications– NC (www.cfnc.org) – College/University Websites (most end in “.edu”)– Common Application ( ~500 member schools)

https://schoolforms.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Default.aspx

Cost and content of applications vary– List of activities and the time involved in each

The Application continued

Requirements may vary:Essays – “an interview on paper”Recommendations –Follow directions

– Teacher Rec - Core teacher(s) – Junior year Politely request far ahead of deadline

– Secondary School Report also known as Counselor Rec Give 2 weeks lead time

Interview

Deadlines vary – Submit before Deadlines vary – Submit before deadlines!deadlines!

Testing Scores - SAT/ACT

SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly from testing agency

Register on line: www.collegeboard.org www.act.org – Select 4 colleges to receive scores when registering

for free– Charges for all other scores ($11)

When do results come back? How do colleges get scores – who sends it? How to cancel a score Accommodations – require a separate submission many

weeks ahead for consideration (through Mr. Sauls) SAT/ACT fee waivers- see Mr. Sauls

Common Questions

Where do I start? The Senior Planner Early Decision vs. Early Action? Which deadline if there is more than one? Timing – does everything have to get there

at once? Who sends what & when do they send it? What if my student has been suspended or

subject to disciplinary action?

Official Transcript – Fall 2014

Updated Official GPA/Rank for seniors will be available as of Sept. 22nd.

Directions for sending Transcripts:

In state– Transcript will be sent by the student through CFNC.org account. – Check your profile to make sure your name is spelled correctly,

the same way it appears on your report card/transcript and that your student ID number is entered in. If you do not remember your log in or do not have one, see your counselor. Do NOT create a new account. These transcripts are free of charge.

Official Transcripts

Out of state – Go to https://wcpss.scriborder.com/. Click on Request Transcripts

and Student Records, click on All Other Requests and follow prompts. First three requests are free. After the third request, transcripts will cost $5. Payment through website.

Common App– Student must invite their counselor to be a recommender and they

will send your transcript. These transcripts are free of charge.

Scholarship & NCAA Transcripts– Students need to fill out the GREEN Request for Transcript

Authorization Form (available in Student Services or the Broughton website under “Forms”). Our registrar, Ms. Wall will mail your official transcript. These transcripts are free of charge.

Review the Process

Apply electronically & pay – Ask recommenders well in advance of deadlines

Meet or beat deadlines Take the SAT or ACT and have scores sent Send transcripts Use your resources!

Paying for College

•Financial Aid

•Scholarships• Campus Specific

• Local

• National

Financial Aid

Advisor: Sue Waldrum– Make appointments through Mrs. Wall – 856.7830

October- March

– Forms FAFSA – http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

– “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” CSS Profile – through www.collegeboard.com College Foundation N.C. www.cfnc.org

– When to file forms– Financial Aid Workshop

January 2015

Student Services Resource Center

Daily Announcement Bulletin (DAB)

College/Military Rep Visits

Scholarship Bulletin

Mr. Rudder

Scholarships

Scholarship Bulletin

Internet/fastweb.com

– http://www.fastweb.com/

Playing for College

NCAA Eligibility Center

MUST register on line ($70) http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/

NCAA.jsp Must send a transcript Must send SAT scores directly from College

Board; use code: 9999 Everyone expecting to play sports at the college

level must register Rules for athletes (16 core courses)

More Important People for Seniors

Community Service Coordinator– Stephanie Mosely

Senior Class Advisors -Carol Allen -Betsy Graves -Richard Matkins -Jenn Orr

Senior Parent Partners– Beth McCain– Martha Roberts– Shelley Schrum– Sallie Winter

Dates to Remember:

Oct. 28 – 1st Quarter EndsNov. 10-14 College Application Week Jan. 16 – 1st Semester Ends Jan. 2015 – Financial Aid WorkshopFeb. 28- FAFSA DayMarch 2, 2015 – CS Hours due!May 22, 2015 – Senior AssemblyGraduation- TBD

Senior Exam Exemptions

*All students are required to take NC mandated exams (EOC, NC FE, and CTE Post-Assessment)

Seniors can be exempt from final exams for non-state mandated courses if:No more than 3 excused absences and earn an “A”No more than 2 excused absences and earn a “B”No more than 1 excused absence and earn a “C”

*Students must have no unexcused absences

Student Services Staff

Mr. Sauls, Dean of Students– 856-7831 tsauls@wcpss.net

Ms. Moore, 9th Grade Counselor– 664-7844 wmoore@wcpss.net

Ms. Harrington, Counselor - Last Names A-G (10th-12th)– 856-7834 asharrington@wcpss.net

Mrs. Wapner, Counselor - Last Names H-O(10th-12th) – 856-7833 kwapner@wcpss.net

Mr. Newton, Counselor - Last Names P-Z (10th-12th) – 856-7832 enewton1@wcpss.net

Mr. Rudder, Guidance Resource Center– 856-7828 jrudder@wcpss.net

Mrs. Wall, Registrar – 856-7830 dwall2@wcpss.net

Mrs. Waldrum, Financial Aid Coordinator– 856-7830 swaldrum@wcpss.net

Mr. Neiley, Student Assistance Program Counselor– 856-7835 kneiley@wcpss.net

Mrs. Parrish Career Development Coordinator– 856-7837 dparrish@wcpss.net

Mrs. Tollison, Guidance Technician– 856-7830 jtollison@wcpss.net

Reminders Work hard for good grades Explore colleges and jobs before applying for realistic

expectations Meet deadlines! Work hard for good grades Go to homecoming Read the DAB daily & check the Scholarship Bulletin Help with Queen of Hearts and go! COMPLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE by March 2, 2015 Have a safe and fun senior year (in that order!) Inoculate now against senioritis

Evaluations

Please take a moment to complete your evaluation for tonight

Drop off in basket in the back as you leave

Help us help you One last thing…

Thank you for coming!!

Your Turn

Questions???