SENIOR PARENT NIGHT RRHS

COUNSELORS

Mariah Cruz A – CSuzette Bentley D-JSusan Foster K-QBrienne Roche R-Z

Important DatesSept. 12th Sr. Parent Night RRHS (6:00 p.m.)

Sept. 22nd Military Service Academy Day (check website for location)

Oct. 26th Senior Portrait Make Up Day

Oct 27th Next ACT Test Date (Register by September 21, 2012)

Nov 3rd Next SAT Test Date (Register by October 4, 2012)

November 13th-16th College Application Week

Dec. 3rd Work Keys Testing (Early Graduates) (3rd-7th)

Dec. 5th Graduation Project for Seniors in English IV in the Fall

Jan. 9th Financial Aid Night – RRHS Auditorium (6:00PM)

Feb. 11th Work Keys Testing (11th- 22nd)

May 1st Universal College Candidate Reply Date

June 2012 Graduation

College Applications

Think “Turkey!” Complete by Thanksgiving…DON’T

PROCRASTINATE!!!!! Mama says “No Pie until you apply”

A Walk Down the Successful Seniors 2012 Time Line

Make a Senior Timeline Take the ACT or SAT Graduation Requirements College Credits in High

School Attend College Fairs Look at Choices after

Graduation

Career Planning College

Selection/Admissions Financial Aid Internet Resources

Testing Requirements

S.A.T./A.C.T./ S.A.T. II 2012-2013 Test

School Code: 342-640 Registration booklets available

in the Counseling office Register on-line or by mail Www.collegeboard.com

ACT Test Dates: 09/8, 10/27, 12/8, 02/9, 04/13, 06/8

SAT Test Dates : 10/6, 11/3, 12/1, 1/26, 3/ 9, 5/4, 6/1

WATCH DEADLINES AND LATE REGISTRATION FEES

Recommendation – Take both ACT and SAT

SAT II 1 Hour Subject Matter Tests Check Catalog Requirements-

many universities do not require SAT II is used primarily for

placement purposes

*IEP or 504 Accommodations- Contact Ms. Lake

Test Preparation Products and Services www.collegeboard.com and www.act.org www.Ineedapencil.com Books/workbooks Computer programs Review Services

– Listen for announcements for RRHS preps offered by teachers– Princeton Review (fee)– Kaplan (fee)– Test Masters Educational Services (fee)

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Graduation Requirements 24-Credit CMS

FRC PLAN English I, II, III, IV Alg I, Geom, Alg II, 4th math Earth & Environmental, Biology,

Chemistry World History, C & E, US History Health and PE 4th Science / Social Studies 2 years same sequential FL*** -(not required for graduation, only

for 4 year college admissions)

Class Rank

Class Rank is based on the cumulative grade point average for all high school credit courses. A student’s grade point average is derived by dividing the total number of grade points by the number of semester courses attempted. The first official class rank is determined during the spring semester of the junior year and is updated after each subsequent semester.

The next update for Seniors will be September 17, 2012. (YES- RANK AND GPA DO MATTER!!!)

College Selection

College Selection

A. Factors to consider

Admissions Requirements (on the college website)

Cost and Location

Area of Study and degree

B. Campus Visits

C. College “Reps” at RRHS

D. College Fairs

E. Counselors’ Office

F. www.CFNC.ORG and www.College Board.com

F.RRHS Counselor’s Website

Excused Absences for College Visits -

****For a college visit to be excused, paperwork MUST be completed with Ms. Donahue, PRIOR to the college visit.

What College would I like to attend?

DREAM SCHOOL? REALITY SCHOOL?

Select a college that may be a “stretch” for you.

Select at least one “reality” school.

Select 2 or 3 schools between “dream” and “reality” school.

The College must fit you:

ACADEMICALLY

PERSONALLY

SOCIALLY

BE REALISTIC!

The college you choose should NOT be one that will overwhelm you (look at the average SAT/ACT scores).

COLLEGE INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET

“Our Top Websites”

www.collegename.edu (College Website)

www.collegeboard.com

www.cfnc.org

www.commonapplication.org

www.myroad.com

www.collegeweek.live

CFNC

Interest, skill, work values assessments

Educational and occupational information

Education Planner Resume Builder Career search College search College comparison

Financial aid assistance FAFSA application Scholarship search Job search

College Application Process

College Application Process

THINK TURKEY

NO PIE UNTIL YOU APPLY!

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Obtain Application (from the college or online)

Online Preferred

Go to the college website and set up account

For Most Private - www.commonapp.org.

2. Fill it out and SAVE until ready to submit

3. Keep a hard copy of the application.

4. Follow-up with college to confirm status of application.

CFNC.ORG

3 Features:Explore - (Research your options – admission

info for every University or college of interest)Apply - (Online) – Admission and scholarship

applicationsRepeat - (No need to start from scratch, copy a

completed application and use it to apply to another school.

College Application Week (November 13th-16th) It’s fast. It’s easy. It’s free.

College Application Process

1. Be prepared and organized

- Download copy of application

- Organize information needed in a folder before you start

2. Create a checklist or calendar of registration deadlines, fees, etc. (p. 60)

3. Distribute the appropriate parts of the application to the right people

(at least 3 weeks prior to deadline).

- Counselor page (if applicable) to counselor

- Recommendations (teachers/counselors)

- SAT/ACT – sent directly from the testing agency

- Transcripts – sent directly from Registrar’s office.

4. Write essay (if applicable)

5. Apply for Housing and Financial Aid

What do you need from RRHS?Complete the (Green form and give to your counselor)

Counselor’s Checklist College Applications, Recommendations, Scholarships

(Applications need to be turned in no less than 14 working days prior to the deadline date. Applications received less than 14 working days cannot be guaranteed they will be received by the institution on

time.)

 _______________________________________ ______-____-_______ (____)___________________

Student Name SS # Home Phone

  ___________________________________________________________________________________

Name of College Applied to: Scholarship Name

     Request:

Fill out application only

Write recommendation letter only

Fill out application and write recommendation letter

Other ________________________________________________

 

Transcript Release Form

Please complete the transcript request form and submit $3.00. Forms should be turned into Ms. Farrior (registrar). Please allow 10 working days for requests to be processed.

-Forms can be found in guidance or on the RRHS Student Services Website.

College Essays – Tips for Good Essay Writing

DO’s Keep your focus narrow and personal Prove it – Use examples Be specific Use creativity

DON’Ts Don’t tell your readers what you think they want to hear Don’t write a resume Don’t use 50 words when 5 will do Don’t forget to proofread

What are Colleges Looking For?Academics

1. HS Transcript

2. GPA

3. Assessment

-PSAT

-SAT I

-SAT II

-AP

Extra-Curricular

1. Leadership

2. Community Service / Volunteer hours

3. Club or Organization involvement

4. Athletic Involvement

College Resume

A college resume is always a good idea!

It sets you a step above other applicants and showcases what you have to offer the college.

Include all of your Honors, Awards, Distinctions, Scholarships, Volunteer Work, Leadership, Clubs and Athletic Activities and anything that sets you apart!

The 14 step process of applying to college

1. 1) Visit Colleges and Finalize SAT / ACT

2. 2) Prepare Resume and Complete student information packets in recommendation letters are needed

3. 3) Prepare Resume

4. 4) See Ms. Humphrey for NCAA Clearing House (Athletes Only)

5. 5) Request Recommendation Letters if needed – allow a minimum of 14 days

6. 6) Complete your college applications (preferably ONLINE)

7. 7) Write Essay if required

8. 8) Send Test Scores / transcript to Colleges

9. 9) Submit Application on line

10. 10) check with colleges to confirm receipt

11. 11) FAFSA form in January

12. 12) Financial Aid / Scholarship Deadlines

13. 13) Housing Application (If applicable)

14. 14) Accept and Decline Deadlines

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

1. Profile Packet is available in the guidance office.

2. Give at least 2-3 weeks notice. Not including weekends or holidays. Requests for recommendation letters for applications that are due 12/1 – 1/1 need to be in to the counselor before Thanksgiving.

3. Should tell or give NEW information. (Many applications do not require recommendations at all, especially for automatic admission).

4. Thank you notes

COLLEGE ADMISSION TERMSEarly Decision - A binding commitment to attend the college if you are accepted. Says, “I am only applying to you.”

•Deadlines usually Nov. 1-15.

Early Action/Notification - Simply applying early so you will receive acceptance notification early - No commitment to attend.

Rolling Admissions – You apply and usually receive an admissions decision with two to six weeks.

Scholarship - Award for merit or talent.

Grant - Award based on a financial need.

Wait List - Admission pending

Review – You do not receive automatic admission.

Provisional/Summer Admit - Varies from school to school

Financial Aid

GRANTS

SCHOLARSHIPS

WORK STUDYLOANS

APPLY EARLY FOR

FINANCIAL AID Distributed on a need

basis and first come, first serve basis.

Watch deadlines.

$ FINANCIAL AID $1. Types – Merit based vs. Need based

2. Finding financial aid requires initiative on the part of the student and parent.

3. Scholarships – Posted on the RRHS website, monthly bulletin through senior homerooms and online.

4. College Specific Scholarships – Check for types, deadlines and guidelines.

5. Free Scholarship Search- www.fastweb.com or www.salliemae.com, www.finaid.org www.cfnc.org

6. Research Scholarships on the Internet, library, with your parents’ employers, and with the college to which you are applying.

7. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) after January 1st available on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply for a personal identification number (PIN) fall semester.

8. Some private schools require CSS/Financial Aid (Profile) some may require as early as Oct. 1st.

F A F S AFREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID

HOTLINE

1-800-801-0576

For help with completing forms

www.fafsa.ed.gov

College Financial Aid Offices

*Must fill out forms every year

CSS/Financial Aid Profile

• Awarding of non-federal student aid funds• Not all colleges use it/ - used by private

colleges • Can complete at www.collegeboard.com

click on CSS Profile – under Pay for College.

Choices After Graduation

Junior College / Community College

Vocational / Technical Schools

Four- Year Colleges and Universities

Military AcademiesArmed Service

College Knowledge

Who Am I?

I am the college adviser Ms. Humphrey

-Fee Waivers SAT ACT College Application Completion FAFSA Completion Phone- 980-344-0409 E-mail: Kayla1.humphrey@cms.k12.nc.us

Entrance Requirements

For students entering college in the fall of 2013:

*The minimum GPA requirement to get in any UNC system school is

a 2.5 *The minimum SAT score is an 800 combined on critical reading and math *The minimum ACT score is a 17

Course Requirements-4 English Units

-4 Math Units--2 Foreign Language Units

--Science Units--1 Biological Science--1 Physical Science--Laboratory course

-_ 2 Social Studies Units-- 1 Must be US History

Scholarships

-Websites (see handout) Scholarship Newsletter College board (Fund Finder) Scholarships.com

SENIOR PARENTS – 2013!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING!