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SENIOR PARENT NIGHT RRHS

SENIOR PARENT NIGHT RRHS. COUNSELORS Mariah Cruz A – C Suzette Bentley D-J Susan Foster K-Q Brienne Roche R-Z. Important Dates. Sept. 12 th Sr. Parent Night RRHS (6:00 p.m.) Sept. 22 nd Military Service Academy Day (check website for location)

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SENIOR PARENT NIGHT RRHS

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  1. SENIOR PARENT NIGHT RRHS COUNSELORS Mariah Cruz A – C Suzette Bentley D-J Susan Foster K-Q Brienne Roche R-Z

  2. Important Dates Sept. 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

  3. College Applications Think “Turkey!” Complete by Thanksgiving…DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!!! Mama says “No Pie until you apply”

  4. 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 A Walk Down the Successful Seniors 2012 Time Line

  5. Testing Requirements

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

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

  9. 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!!!)

  10. College Selection

  11. 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 • RRHS Counselor’s Website

  12. Excused Absences for College Visits - ****For a college visit to be excused, paperwork MUST be completed with Ms. Donahue, PRIOR to the college visit.

  13. 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.

  14. 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).

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. College Application Process

  18. College Application Process THINK TURKEY NO PIE UNTIL YOU APPLY!

  19. 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. • Fill it out and SAVE until ready to submit • Keep a hard copy of the application. • 4. Follow-up with college to confirm status of application.

  20. CFNC.ORG 3 Features: • Explore - (Research your options – admission info for every University or college of interest) • Apply - (Online) – Admission and scholarship applications • Repeat - (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.

  21. 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

  22. What do you need from RRHS?Complete the (Green form and give to your counselor) Counselor’s ChecklistCollege 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 ________________________________________________

  23. 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.

  24. 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

  25. What are Colleges Looking For? Academics Extra-Curricular Leadership Community Service / Volunteer hours Club or Organization involvement Athletic Involvement • HS Transcript • GPA • Assessment -PSAT -SAT I -SAT II -AP

  26. 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!

  27. The 14 step process of applying to college • 1) Visit Colleges and Finalize SAT / ACT • 2) Prepare Resume and Complete student information packets in recommendation letters are needed • 3) Prepare Resume • 4) See Ms. Humphrey for NCAA Clearing House (Athletes Only) • 5) Request Recommendation Letters if needed – allow a minimum of 14 days • 6) Complete your college applications (preferably ONLINE) • 7) Write Essay if required • 8) Send Test Scores / transcript to Colleges • 9) Submit Application on line • 10) check with colleges to confirm receipt • 11) FAFSA form in January • 12) Financial Aid / Scholarship Deadlines • 13) Housing Application (If applicable) • 14) Accept and Decline Deadlines

  28. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Profile Packet is available in the guidance office. 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. Should tell or give NEW information. (Many applications do not require recommendations at all, especially for automatic admission). Thank you notes

  29. COLLEGE ADMISSION TERMS • Early 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

  30. Financial Aid SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTS LOANS WORK STUDY

  31. APPLY EARLY FORFINANCIAL AID Distributed on a need basis and first come, first serve basis. Watch deadlines.

  32. $ FINANCIAL AID $ Types – Merit based vs. Need based Finding financial aid requires initiative on the part of the student and parent. Scholarships – Posted on the RRHS website, monthly bulletin through senior homerooms and online. College Specific Scholarships – Check for types, deadlines and guidelines. Free Scholarship Search-www.fastweb.com or www.salliemae.com,www.finaid.orgwww.cfnc.org Research Scholarships on the Internet, library, with your parents’ employers, and with the college to which you are applying. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) after January 1st available on-line atwww.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply for a personal identification number (PIN) fall semester. Some private schools require CSS/Financial Aid (Profile) some may require as early as Oct. 1st.

  33. 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

  34. 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.

  35. Choices After Graduation Junior College / Community College Vocational / Technical Schools Four- Year Colleges and Universities Military Academies Armed Service

  36. 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

  37. Entrance RequirementsFor 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

  38. 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

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

  40. SENIOR PARENTS – 2013!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING!

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