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Post-Graduation Planning for the Class of 2013

Post-Graduation Planning for the Class of 2013. Presented by : Mrs. Van Buren (Letters A-H) Mrs. Hagaman (Letters I-O) Mrs. Gambill (Letters P-Z). FRC Graduation Requirements 1 st FRC Class. Senior Year Timeline. Meet with your School Counselor If you plan to work after graduation:

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Post-Graduation Planning for the Class of 2013

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  1. Post-Graduation Planning for the Class of 2013 Presented by: Mrs. Van Buren (Letters A-H) Mrs. Hagaman (Letters I-O) Mrs. Gambill (Letters P-Z)

  2. FRC Graduation Requirements1st FRC Class

  3. Senior Year Timeline • Meet with your School Counselor • If you plan to work after graduation: • Work on your resume • Conduct informational interviews • Organize you references now • If you plan to attend a Community College • Contact that school now and be aware of their timeline • Arrange to have your transcript sent • Take the Accuplacer

  4. Senior Year Timeline con’t • If you are planning to attend a 4-year college or university • Know their deadlines! • Take the ACT; Next test date is Dec. 8th (register by Nov. 2nd) www.actstudent.org • Or take the SAT; Next test date is Nov. 3rd (register by Oct. 4th, late fees apply Oct. 5th-Oct. 19th) sat.collegeboard.com/register

  5. Applying to College • CFNC.org • Use this website to submit multiple applications to community colleges and various NC universities/colleges • Thoroughly research your schools of interest using college/university websites • Identify Schools’ Academic Profiles (average incoming freshman GPA, SAT/ACT scores, class rank, etc.) to use as a comparison to your own personal academic performance • Research scholarship and grant opportunities

  6. Applying to College • Common Application—www.commonapp.org • Use this website to submit multiple applications to competitive colleges and universities • Wake Forest, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington, UNC Asheville, Duke & Davidson • Only certain schools are consortium members so check the website

  7. Minimum Requirements for UNC Schools Admission • Minimum GPA of 2.5 • Minimum SAT score of 800 (verbal & math combined) and/or Minimum ACT score of 17 • Each University has specific requirements that usually go above and beyond the minimum requirements listed above • Private colleges & universities have varying admission requirements. The best resource for understanding these schools’ minimum requirements is through exploring their websites or speaking directly with an admissions counselor

  8. College Visits • Seniors are allowed 3 excused college visit days. Process for College Visit Day Approval: • Arrange a visit through the college/ university you are interested in touring. Print a confirmation page that details the date/time of your scheduled visit and bring it to the Student Center. • Fill out a college visit approval form (located in the student center), which requires both counselor and teacher signatures prior to your visit. • Have a college official sign the form during your visit. • After your visit, return your signed paperwork to Ms. Bass in the G-Building lobby along with a typed, one page reflection detailing your experiences.

  9. College Application Week • November 12th-16th Some private schools waive the application fee during this week only!

  10. Financial Aid • FAFSA • All students complete whether applying to 2 or 4 year college/university • Available January 1st • SIHS Financial Aid Seminar January 15, 2013 • For more information go to: www.fafsa.gov

  11. FAFSA, con’t • The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) • Allows you to import the IRS tax return information needed to complete the FAFSA • Is easy, accurate, and satisfies federal verification requirements • Available February 1 • Data available within several days for electronic tax filers and within several weeks for paper tax filers

  12. Scholarships • Scholarship Bulletins will be posted on the web site, announced in advisory, & available in the Student Center • Other sites include: • www.cfnc.org • http://studentaid.gov • www.fastweb.comw • www.ncseaa.edu • www.collegeboard.com • www.studentscholarships.org

  13. Questions? If you have questions or need assistance, please stop by the student center or send your counselor an e-mail at: Letters A-H: kvanburen@iss.k12.nc.us Letters I-O: elizabeth_hagaman@iss.k12.nc.us Letters P-Z: jennifer_gambill@iss.k12.nc.us Congratulations Seniors!

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