Project Graduation

2015

Presented by: Sanderson High Student Services

Review critical information for successful Junior and Senior years.

Understand requirements for promotion to Senior status.

Know what your post-secondary options are. Understand college admissions and placement

tests. Review your transcript. Learn how to begin your college search, as

well as your scholarship search.

Objectives

Mrs. Carpino – Dean of Students Mrs. Conley – Counselor for A-E Dr. Barrow – Counselor for F-L Mr. Donatini – Counselor for M-R Ms. Young – Counselor for S-Z Mr. Johnson – SAP Counselor Ms. Claiborne – Career Development

Coordinator Mrs. Davis – Student Services Receptionist Mrs. Batista – Registrar

Student Services Staff

4 English 4 Mathematics (1 past Alg. II)

3 Sciences (earth science, biology, and a physical science)

3 Social Studies (world history, civics and economics, US history)

1 Health/Physical Education 2 Electives in any combination of: CTE,

Foreign Lang, or Arts 4 Electives strongly Recommended in CTE,

Arts, or any core area 5 additional elective credits Totals: 26 Total credits

Graduation Requirements: Future Ready Core

Curriculum

What should I be doing now to prepare for after graduation?

Have some ideas of what you may want to do after high school

Take an interest inventory for free on CFNC

Job Shadow Know your GPA & class

rank Take the SAT or ACT at

least once if you are applying to 4 year colleges.

Explore different colleges online, including 2 year and 4 years schools

Visit college campuses Research scholarships

and financial aid Create accounts on

www.cfnc.org and www.collegeboard.com and www.fastweb.com

Know your Junior calendar! (page 8)

GPA - both weighted and unweighted Class Rank Courses you have taken, and are currently taking SAT or ACT scores Community Service or extra curricular

involvement Recommendations from teachers and/or counselor Your admissions essay or personal statement (if

required)

What do Colleges look for when making admissions

decisions?

GPA for College Admissions

North Carolina Public Colleges and Universities minimum GPA for admission is 2.5 beginning Fall 2013

Private Colleges and Universities set their own minimum GPA requirements

North Carolina Community Colleges currently do not have a minimum GPA requirement for admission

If ever in doubt about the requirements, visit the admissions website of the school you wish to attend

The 17 Public UNC Institutions

Appalachian State University East Carolina University Elizabeth City State

University Fayetteville State University NC A&T State University North Carolina Central

University NC State University UNC-Asheville

UNC-Charlotte UNC-Chapel Hill UNC-Greensboro UNC-Pembroke UNC-Wilmington UNC School of the Arts Western Carolina University Winston Salem State

University NC School of Science and

Mathematics (high school)

Test sections include Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing

Scores range from 200-2400 UNC Institutions require an 800 combined

score on Critical Reading and Math for admission

Create an account on www.collegeboard.com for test prep, test dates, and general information

SAT (pages 19 & 20)

All Juniors will take the ACT at school in March 2014. This is paid for by the State of NC.

The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.

The Writing Test measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.

Score range: 1-36 UNC Institutions minimum: 17 For more info, visit: www.actstudent.org

ACT (pages 19 & 20)

Start to investigate schools that you would like to attend. Schedule a campus visit through their admissions office. Ask questions. Talk to students.

Go to their website and browse their academic programs, admissions requirements, scholarships, etc.

Know the admission requirements, the cost, the location, majors offered, etc.

www.cfnc.org is a great place to start to get information on ALL schools in NC. If you have not done so already, create an account to use until you graduate.

Exploring Colleges/Universities(page 17, 21, 22)

NC has one of the best and least expensive systems in the country.

SAT or ACT scores are not required, but schools will use your score for placement purposes. Each community college has its own placement test. Wake Tech uses the Accuplacer test.

College Transfer Programs available: C-Step, PAC, Partnerships with ECU, Mount Olive, UNC Charlotte)

Honors program to help students gain an edge in transferring to competitive colleges

ROTC Military Science-Wake Technical Community College offers Military Science courses in support of the U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Candidate (ROTC) program.

Wake Tech Open House: will be scheduled in April. Tours of the campus are ongoing.

Community Colleges (pages 32-33)

A student resume, which you will send with your college or scholarship applications, should highlight: Your skills and knowledge Your academic and personal achievements Your volunteer and community experience Any honors you have received Your participation in high school activities, clubs, sports,

etc. References (not family members) It is helpful to google “high school student resume

template” to find a form that is simple and easy to use.

Creating a Student Resume(page 6)

Be proactive in your search for scholarships – begin by looking at the financial aid webpage of the school you wish to attend. Find out what scholarships they offer and determine the ones for which you may be eligible.

Pay attention to announcements, Sanderson High Scholarship Bulletin posted on our website.

Create an account at www.fastweb.com and www.cfnc.org to conduct your scholarship search.

NEVER pay for scholarship information. It is always free. If someone is charging, it may be a scam.

Everyone needs to complete a FAFSA regardless of whether you think you will receive financial assistance. FAFSA cannot be filled out until January of your Senior year.

Attend our Financial Aid night offered in December every year.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

(page 24-26)

Some colleges, special programs, and scholarships have specific recommendation forms for teachers and/or counselors to fill out as part of the application.

Start thinking now about who will be your recommenders. It is good to have at least 1 academic teacher and 1 person in the community.

Allow plenty of time for your recommenders to write your recommendation. Two weeks is appropriate and appreciated.

Thank you cards to your recommenders is a nice touch!

Recommendations

Recruiters visit SHS; check with Ms. Claiborne in the career center to sign up or listen to announcements

ASVAB –given in February (last week). Contact Ms. Claiborne for more information

www.military.com

Military Opportunities (page 34)

Two types: Standardized (official) and Student (unofficial) Student transcript (unofficial) includes your

immunizations and attendance records. Standardized (official) does not.

Verify your name, address, phone, parents’ names, birth date, and student ID number are correct. If not, notify your counselor.

Look over your classes and the grades you have earned. Make sure they are accurate. Make sure the quality points assigned are correct. AP courses are +2 and Honors are +1 quality point.

Look at your weighted and unweighted GPA. Look at your class rank.

Transcript

Final Thoughts

College and career searching can be time-consuming, start planning early. There is help available –utilize it!

Educate yourself to help the process move smoothly.

Allow parents to help you.

Be informed by paying attention to announcements, and school websites.

Know your deadlines. Don’t wait until the

last minute to start your college admissions process.

Questions? Please visit the Counselor Corner every Tuesday and

Thursday during lunch in room 101. You may also email your counselor (use your student

account) or stop by SS to request an appointment.