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College Student v/s Mom Dear Mom, $chool is really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can’t think of anything I need. $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card a$ I would love to hear from you. Love, your $on. Dear Son, I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh. Love, Mom
REMIND FOR SENIORS • Text the number 81010 this message: • @brewton19 • Or • Go to: • rmd.@/brewton19
Introduction • Doris Brewton– Senior Counselor • dbrewton@bcbe.org • 251-928-4495 Ext. 4 • Jessica Morris – IB Counselor • jamorris@bcbe.org • 251-928-4495 Ext. 2
College Applications When to apply for college…this fall! • ACT - Apply online at www.actstudent.org • ACT with writing – should take at least once • Fairhope High School CEEB Code is 011-060 • SAT – Apply online at www.sat.collegeboard.org • GPA – weighted vs. unweighted
College Applications How to apply… • Online • Common Application www.commonapp.org
College Applications What to know… • Deadlines • Admission Requirements • Transcripts - Sign up - Time to process
Scholarships College/University Scholarships • Automatic programs - some schools require “scholarship” applications in addition to regular applications • Leadership • Departmental • Nominations
Other Types of Scholarships • Community scholarships • Athletic scholarships • NCAA Eligibility • www.eligibilitycenter.org • NAIA Eligibility • www.playnaia.org • Military Enlistments – I’ve got contact info for each branch. Email me if you’d like to speak to someone.
Scholarship Numbers • Bring me a copy of every scholarship that you have been offered • EVEN IF YOU DON’T ACCEPT IT! • I will make a copy of your original! • You can e-mail me a copy! • Get it to me! • THIS IS IMPORTANT!
Financial Aid • Completing the FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov • Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Most college financial aid, of any type, requires the FAFSA. • Start working on the FAFSA NOW, and submit it as soon after October1st as possible.
Recommendation Letters • Teacher • Community Member • Counselor • Brag Sheet (VERY detailed) • Parent Questionnaire (both forms are available on the school website) • Recommendation forms • Must be downloaded and brought to me
Academic Honors • Academic Honors designations: • Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 and higher • Magna Cum Laude – 3.75 to 3.99 • Cum Laude – 3.50 to 3.749 Students who earn a D or F in any high school course will not be eligible to receive academic honors.
Beyond the Application • Social Networking Sites - Facebook/Instagram/Twitter—Be careful of what you post, share, like, retweet, etc. • Email addresses—keep them appropriate and CHECK them! • QUESTIONS?