1 / 36

SALUDA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT for the Class of 2014

SALUDA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT for the Class of 2014. C. Bryan Vacchio, Ph.D Junior & Senior Counselor (864) 445-3011 bvacchio@saludaschools.org. GOALS. GRADUATION COLLEGE &/OR POST-SECONDARY TRAINING FUTURE CAREER(S). Four P’s.

fred
Download Presentation

SALUDA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT for the Class of 2014

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. SALUDA HIGH SCHOOLSENIOR INFORMATION NIGHTfor the Class of 2014 C. Bryan Vacchio, Ph.D Junior & Senior Counselor (864) 445-3011 bvacchio@saludaschools.org

  2. GOALS • GRADUATION • COLLEGE &/OR POST-SECONDARY TRAINING • FUTURE CAREER(S)

  3. Four P’s Plan, Punctuality, Pursue, Procrastination (not allowed)

  4. COLLEGE SELECTIVITY

  5. Online College Applications • Preferred method • Download counselor forms. • Save or print completed application. • Remember any usernames/passwords • Complete applications with credit/debit card.

  6. Paper Applications • Request application. • Complete application (black ink, print, type). • Return completed application with check, money order to counselor. • Counselor will mail.

  7. PARCHMENT Send transcripts electronically to collegesEasy and secure Preferred by most colleges Must create account to get started Most SC colleges offer FREE transcript submission! (SHS guidance office charges $5 per transcript after the first 2.)

  8. Important Application Information Address160 Ivory Key Road Phone(864) 445-3011 *Rank___ out of ___ Saluda, SC 29138 *Total/Weighted GPA___ SC UGP *College/Unweighted GPA ___ 4.0 scale *Information found on transcript Counselor’s email bvacchio@saludaschools.org

  9. Important Fall Dates 4-year college plan2-year college plan SAT Dates Oct. 5*, Nov. 2, Dec. 7*, Jan. 25* ASSET/COMPASS ACT Dates Oct. 27, Dec. 17, Feb. 8 Schedule as needed ***THE S.H.S. TESTING CODE IS 411790***

  10. Important Fall Dates October 30th: College Application/Ed-Op Day December 6th: All-day SAT workshop

  11. NEWER SHS INITIATIVES 2 SAT/ACT Prep Programs (TCA/One day workshop) College Application Month (October, 2012)

  12. MONEY • State/Local Scholarships • Work Study • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Grants • Loans

  13. S.C. Scholarships • S.C. resident, U.S. citizen or legal resident. • Enrolled as a degree-seeking student at an eligible S.C. public/private institution. • No felony convictions • No second convictions of an alcohol/drug-related offense

  14. Life Scholarship(2-year colleges) - Final GPA of 3.0 or better

  15. S.C. Scholarships (4-year colleges)

  16. LIFE & Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancements Major-based Math/Science heavy program of study LIFE: $7,500 beginning sophomore year Palmetto Fellows: $10,000 beginning sophomore year

  17. Private 4-year institutions Must Prove Financial Need Top 75% or min 19 ACT (comp.) or min 900 SAT (CR + M) or min 2.0 cum GPA upon graduation S.C. Need-Based Grants

  18. S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance 2-year Technical & Junior colleges Cannot receive LIFE scholarship Minimum 6 credit hours

  19. Private Scholarships • Athletics • Academics • Leadership • Employment • Organizations • Denomination • Financial Need • Skills/Interests

  20. Prospective College Athletes -NCAA Clearinghouse Center (online) Employment -Career fairs -Saluda One Stop -Newspaper classifieds Military -Recruiters make campus visits. -Private appointments require parent’s permission.

  21. D.A.C.A.-Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals • - Able to attend in-state public colleges • - Must pay out-of-state tuition • Strong grades/test scores are instrumental • for scholarship opportunities

  22. What Vacchio Can Do • Mail your college/scholarship applications • Contact colleges/testing agencies • Fill out all counselor-related paperwork • Provide unofficial & official transcripts

  23. What Vacchio Can’t Do • Fill out college/scholarship applications • Sign students up • for SAT/ACT exams • Fill out FAFSA forms • Provide financial aid advice

  24. Stay Informed! SHS Website - Facebook - Parent Portal

  25. Twitter Page

  26. Vacchio’s Words of Wisdom • Be invested! • Parents, empower your students! • Watch all deadlines! • No app for Life & Hope Scholarships! • Keep backup copies! • Turn in all acceptances/scholarships! • Get FAFSA done ASAP after Jan. 1st! • Dual enrollment students - You must contact PTC to send your transcript! • Beware of the company you keep! • Think, before you “tweet!” • Sprint, don’t limp!

  27. Q & A

More Related