Senior Parent Information Session

Applying for College and More!

@cms.k12.nc.us

Student ServicesStaff Caseload Email Ext.B. Williamson A-Com brenda.williamson 4011741A. Durr Con-Ha Anita1.durrlowe 4011732C. Davis Hb-Mc Cheryl1.davis 4011706A. McKinley Me-Ro Ashley.blount 4011702R. Ramadan Rp-Z Ryan.ramadan 4011717P. Kritzer 9th Grade James.kritzer 4011721B. McSwain, Registrar

bridget.mcswain 4011726

S. Schuch, Secretary

shelley.schuch 4011733

Connects students to work-based learning opportunities by providing job shadows, internships, and other special events that emphasize a wide range of industries with many career options

Facilitates the Youth Works program at Independence that helps students overcome barriers to their college and career aspirations

Provides lunch-n-learns to feeder middle schools in an effort to expose students to the opportunities both in high school and to begin having them think about college and career options

Rusty1.roberson@cms.k12.nc.us

Meck Ed

Coordinate college recruiter visits to Independence

Coordinate the college and career fair Facilitator of College and Career Promise at

CPCC Assist students in making critical decisions

relative to their future To contact Mrs. Wright,

patrice.wright@cms.k12.nc.us

Career Information

Courses CreditsEnglish (I, II, III, IV) 4Math (Algebra I (CC Math I), Geometry (CC Math II), Algebra II (CC Math III), and a higher level math – AFM, Honors Pre-Calc, Honors Discrete, etc.

4

Science (Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical) 3History (World, Civics/Economics, US History) 3An extra science OR history (Psychology, Physics, African American Studies, AP Science, etc.)

1

Foreign Languages (at least 2 of the same) 2Health/PE 1Electives 6TOTAL CREDITS 24

UNC Admission Requirements

College Foundation of North Carolinawww.cfnc.org

College Visits

How to Choose a College

Choose 3-5 colleges that you wish to apply◦ 1- ‘Reach’ school◦ 2- Where you would like to attend◦ 3- If you can’t get in anywhere else, what you will

take Follow the directions on the application. Be mindful of deadlines!!! You can apply at the college’s website or

through CFNC (www.cfnc.org) www.duke.edu; www.uncc.edu; www.nccu.edu

How to apply for college

Coursework Grade Point Average (GPA) Class rank SAT and/or ACT scores Extracurricular Activities Community Service Recommendations, essays, and interviews

(if required)

What are colleges looking for?

Private and independent colleges sometimes have more flexible entrance requirements. Check with individual schools for specifics.

Don’t let cost deter you from considering a private or independent college. They usually give great financial aid packages!!!

Private/Independent Colleges

Early Action -is an admissions procedure to notify student of early admissions to the college. Students are not obligated to accept the college’s offer of admission and may file applications at other universities.

Early Decision -is a plan under which candidates may submit credentials early to one college, usually by Oct. 15th of senior year. Applicants are notified of their status by December. As part of the early decision plan, students may be required to sign an agreement to withdraw other applicants if accepted.

College Admissions Options

Regular Admission – is the plan under which candidates submit credentials during November to February, depending on school deadlines. Check the deadlines for each individual school.

Rolling Admission – the plan under which candidates submit the credentials at their convenience through a certain date, usually late in the school year. They receive an offer of acceptance or denial within 4-6 weeks.

Onsite Admission – is an admissions option in which colleges visit students at the high school and make an admissions determination during a scheduled appointment with the student.

To qualify, you must have free or reduced lunch. Please provide your counselor documentation from Child Nutrition. ◦ 980-343-6041

SAT (2) ACT (2) College Application Waivers (4) – only used

if you previously used an SAT or ACT waiver◦ Please check with the college to see if they accept

these waivers first!

Waivers

Can be written for college admissions or scholarships.

Must turn in a ‘Brag Sheet’ first Please give at least 1 week notice.

Recommendation Letters

Official transcripts for college admissions:◦ Free – If you order them online through www.cfnc.org.◦ Free – If you order them online through

http://connection.naviance.com/IndHSNC All transcripts for scholarships and NCAA

Clearinghouse are free! Transcripts must be requested online through

www.bigibelieve.com (scholarships and miscellaneous)

Please see Mrs. Schuch in the Counseling office. Please provide at least 10 days notice.

Requesting Transcripts

http://connection.naviance.com/IndHSNC Email: Student Id Number Password: Student Id Number Click Colleges Click Colleges I’m Applying To Click +Add to this List (You can change your decision type if you like.) Click Lookup. (You can search for the college you need by

alphabet.) Check the box that says transcript request. Click the box that says I have submitted my application (ONLY do

this if you have done this. Do not click if you have not completed your application.)

Click add colleges. You are done.

Instructions for Naviance

Please visit www.bigibelieve.com FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid – Must be

completed starting January 1st, 2015 for college beginning in 2015.

www.fafsa.ed.gov Merit-based aid is usually awarded by colleges and private

sources for unique talents and achievement or for meeting other donor-specified qualification. Merit scholarships include academic, leadership, athletic, music, single parent and returning adult student awards.

Need-based aid – Eligibility for need-based aid is determined by an evaluation of your family's financial circumstances through completion of a need analysis application known as the FAFSA.

Scholarships/Financial Aid

Athletes should have signed up in the spring of their Junior year.

Which courses count for Clearinghouse How GPAs/SAT/ACT scores are calculated. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so

ASAP.For more information, please see Mr.

Ramadan.www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

NCAA Clearinghouse

CFNC College Application Week – November 18th-22nd.

Financial Aid Night – ◦ January 20th – Independence HS at 6:00pm

FAFSA Day – February 28th ◦ Locations will be announced.

Upcoming Dates

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Q & A Session

Benefits of the Military

Petty Officer William High, US Navy

King’s CollegeTanya Davis, Representative

Central Piedmont Community College

Admissions Representative