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J.H. Rose High School’s Senior Night. Graduation Requirements. Familiarize yourself with your student’s Course of Study Graduation Requirements Additional information is available on page 6 - 9 of the 2012-13 Senior Guide or online @ www.pitt.k12.nc.us. College Planning.
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Graduation Requirements • Familiarize yourself with your student’s Course of Study Graduation Requirements • Additional information is available on page 6 - 9 of the 2012-13 Senior Guide or online @ www.pitt.k12.nc.us
College Planning • Narrow down your College list • Create a master calendar including tests dates, recommendation timeline and college application due dates • Contact College Board to send your test scores directly to your prospective colleges
Testing Information • Check selected admissions criteria to know which tests are required, i.e. SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests • Send test scores directly to the college or scholarship committee. SAT scores are no longer on your transcripts! • SAT/ACT fee waivers are available based upon income requirements.
SAT/ACT Testing Dates www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org
College Planning • Finalize college choices • Know your application deadlines • Ask for recommendations • Prepare essays and have them proof-read • Request high school transcripts
College Planning • Submit applications for early decision, early notification, and rolling admission • Send Transcripts • Keep copies of the applications you send • Wait….
CFNC.ORG • Register at CFNC.org as soon as possible • Benefits of applying to NC Public Schools via CFNC.org • Electronic transmission of transcripts
High School Resume • In many ways, applying to college is very similar to applying for a job, therefore we recommend you have a resume • The goal of a good resume is to list your education, activities, community service, awards, employment history, interests and references • http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/files/seniorguide.pdf
RecommendationLetters • Ask for a recommendation at least 2 weeks in advance of the due date • Ask those who know you best to write a recommendation letter for you • Provide the recommending adult with a copy of your resume • Thank you notes to recommenders
Scholarships • Review the Senior Guide • Check the Weekly Scholarship Bulletin either online at J.H. Rose website or outside of Ms. Bradley’s office • Review Scholarship Websites:www.fastweb.com & www.cfnc.org • Check with Prospective Colleges • Complete a FAFSA Form
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION The College Foundation of North Carolina will be sponsoring a District Wide Financial Aid Night/Workshop November 29, 2012 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. At Pitt Community College – Goess Student Center, Multipurpose Room
AP Exam Schedule AP exam schedule is available on page 5 of the Senior Guide or on Student Services’ webpage under Senior Information. • http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/files/seniorguide.pdf
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES • Facebook • Twitter • BE VERY CAREFUL !!!!
Graduation 2013 • Practice Schedule: Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 10:30 a.m. • Location: ECU’s Minges Coliseum • Graduation: Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. • Location: ECU’s Minges Coliseum • Tickets are required • Ceremony will air live on Cable Channel 13
Helpful Websites • www.collegeboard.com • www.mapping-your-future.org • www.princetonreview.com • www.collegeview.com • www.fastweb.com • www.cfnc.org
Ms. Bradley’s Contact Information • Bernetta Bradley • bradleb@pitt.k12.nc.us • 252-321-3640 ext. 7213