• Counselors at RJR divide alphabetically according to your last name

– Students A-B Mrs. Beale– Students C-G Dr. Williams– Students H-Mc Ms. Lara – Students Md-Sa Mrs. McClain– Students Sb-Z Ms. House (temp)

1.) Choosing your list

2.) Know your chances of acceptance

3.) Research scholarships/financial aid

4.) Be idealistic and realistic in narrowing your college list

5.) Visit colleges on your list (you get one college visit day)

6.) Don’t miss a deadline!

7.) Know what is needed to apply

8.) Use Online Resources

For What are Colleges Looking?o High School Achievement

o Test Scores

o Recommendations

o Essay

o Activities

o Interview (if applicable)

Representatives from the following colleges will be on the RJR campus at the dates and times listed below. Please contact Mrs. Holbrook in Guidance, if you are planning to attend. All meetings are in Guidance unless otherwise noted. Parents are welcome to attend.

All college visits with dates and times will be posted on the RJR website http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/domain/1428

• SAT www.collegeboard.com• ACT www.act.org• Community College Placement Testing

– ACCUPLACER/Computerized Placement Test @FTCC

• Most colleges/universities require the SAT or ACT• Most colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACT• Students may choose to take both the SAT and the ACT• Some colleges/universities allow students to apply without SAT/ACT• Some colleges/universities require SAT subject tests

Jane Doe 

Mrs. Beale,Thank you so much for agreeing to write my letters of recommendation. Please let me know if there is anything else that you need in order to write my letters and send my

transcripts.   

UNC –Chapel Hill November 1st* FormDuke University January 1st* Common App – onlineWake Forest University November 15th* Common App – onlineN.C. State November 1st* Letter onlyAppalachian State November 1st* Transcript only

 *Dates are for example only and do not reflect actual dates

   Jane Doe janedoe2013@gmail.com

 Resume attached

 

Non-Restrictive Applications

Students are not restricted from applying to other institutions and have until May 1st to consider their options and confirm enrollment

Restrictive Applications

Students are responsible for determining and following restrictions

Regular Regular DecisionDecision

(Non-Restrictive Application)

DEFINITION

Students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated

period of time.

COMMITMENTCOMMITMENT::

Non-Binding

Rolling Rolling AdmissionAdmission

(Non-Restrictive Application)

DEFINITION

Institutions review applications as

they are submitted and render admission decisions

throughout the admission cycle.

COMMITMENT:COMMITMENT:

Non-Binding

Early Action Early Action (EA)(EA)

(Non-Restrictive Application)

DEFINITION

Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institution’s regular response date.

COMMITMENTCOMMITMENT::

Non-Binding

Early Decision (ED)Early Decision (ED)

(Restrictive Application)

DEFINITION

Students make a commitment to a

first-choice institution where, if

admitted they definitely will

enroll. The application deadline

and decision deadline occur early

COMMITMENT:COMMITMENT:

Binding

Restrictive Early (REA) Restrictive Early (REA) ActionAction

(Restrictive Application)

DEFINITION

Students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision early. They may be

restricted from applying ED, EA, or

REA to other institutions. If offered enrollment they have

until May 1 to confirm.

COMMITMENT:COMMITMENT:

Non-Binding

•Transcripts are sent directly to colleges and universities

•Each Student gets 2 free transcripts (Each Additional one is $5.00)

•Scholarship Transcripts are Free

•Transcript Card must be signed by student

•Please allow 2-3 weeks for mailing (longer if a letter is required)

•Common Application – online – please indicate this on your card

•Please bring counselor forms, etc. when requesting transcripts

Associates Degree (2 year degree), complete certificate programs

Require school's placement test (will use ASSET scores or SAT scores in lieu of placement test)

Lower Cost Education

Offer College Transfer option to any school in US

Rolling Admissions

• Need-Based Financial Aid– Grants– Loans– Work Study

• Merit-Based Financial Aid– Scholarships (scholastic, athletic, artistic ability & success)

Some scholarship opportunities are both merit-based and need-based.

• There will be an October District Financial Aid Presentation – we will put the date on the website as soon as it is scheduled.

• January & February: District Financial Aid Information meetings

• Get your PIN for the FAFSA now!

• Make sure your email address is up-to-date in the Counseling Office for when we send out email Scholarship Updates!

• Look on the RJR Student Services Website for new updates• Remember that the most money comes from the Colleges!• Select opportunities that fit you best• Be realistic about the number of applications you can complete• Do not give up!• Think about local resources i.e. WS Foundation• Remember that the $$$ is usually the last piece of the puzzle

NAVY

MARINES

ARMY

COAST GUARD

AIR FORCE

Don’t forget to sign up for the ASVAB!

Dates TBA