Class of 2015 College & Career Planning

1. Class of 2015College & Career Planning Welcome: Brad Craddock, Principal Counselors: Dean Orfanedes, Director (T-Z) Stephanie Sorrells (A-C) Tanya Neal (E-I) Far’d Wilkins (J-O) Ryanne Cannady (P-S) Glenn High School October 8, 2014

2. Glenn High School - Class of 2015College & Career Planning Presentations: Glenda Head, Senior Class Advisor Jessica Rogers, Salem College, Assistant Director of Admissions Terry Phillips, Winston-Salem State Univ., Assistant Director of Freshman and Visiting Admissions Tim Groome, Forsyth Technical Community College, Admissions/College Transfer Counselor Carlo Pamintuan, Petty Officer First Class, US Navy

3. Remember: Graduation files, blue cards and senior surveys are due no later than October 17th!

5. College Application Process Transcripts Grades and difficulty level of courses Class rank Test Scores (SAT, ACT, CPT, etc) Extracurricular Activities Essays & Interviews Recommendations Other Factors What to Expect When Applying to College

6. Types of Admissions Rolling Regular Early Decision Early Action

7. College Information • College Entrance Exams • SAT & SAT subject tests • ACT • CPT or ASSET or COMPASS • College Resources • www.collegeboard.com • www.actstudent.org • www.cfnc.org • Resources at GHS • Resource Center • http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/domain/656

8. Writing the Essay • The essay/personal statement is NOT an option! • Personal statements vs. essays • Three Steps • Brainstorm and choose a topic • Write in YOUR voice • Proofread, edit and revise!

9. The Essay: Writing in YOUR voice • Give NEW information! This is a chance to give the admissions officers exactly what they want: a glimpse into your personality! • Refrain from endeavoring to galvanize your assemblage with voluminous prose. • Translation: Don’t try to impress them with big words. • SHOW, don’t tell • Make every word count!

10. The Essay: Edit, Edit, Edit! • Proofread, edit and revise your first draft. Set it aside for a little while and then reread it to see if you can make improvements. • Pass it on to friends, family, teachers, etc for comments and revisions. • Ask yourself these questions: • Does my essay sound like me and represent my voice? • Does my essay fully answer the question in a concise way? • Would my essay be remembered if I were reading hundreds of essays each day? • Does my essay describe something of importance to me? • Does my essay have several vivid, detailed examples that appeal to the senses? • Does my essay repeat information that can be found elsewhere in my application?

11. Letters of Recommendation • Choose wisely! • Be Prepared! • Ask at least two weeks in advance! • Give them your resume and essay and any other forms required for the application • Offer to meet with them • Provide the appropriate envelope • Follow-up! • Check-in near the deadline • Send a Thank You note!!

12. Fairs, Tours & Meetings with College Reps • Plan ahead! Make reservations (if necessary) and map out things you want to see and do. • Prepare a list of questions specific to the person you will meet. Ask for information you can’t find online. For ex: • What is student life like at your school? • What is your favorite thing about being a _________? • What do students do for fun here on the weekends? • Dress appropriately. • Ditch your friends and your cell phone! • Jot down your thoughts about the school before you leave.

13. Community Colleges • Programs offered: • Associates Degrees • Certificates • Diplomas • College Transfer Program • Advantages: • Small classes • Low tuition • Flexible schedule – day/evening • Multiple locations

14. Community Colleges • Application • Placement Test – CPT (ASSET, SAT) • Used to determine level of English and Math • Health Tech Programs • Competitive admissions

15. FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Must complete to qualify for any federal or state need-based aid • Available after January 1, 2015 at www.fafsa.gov • Complete 2014 taxes ASAP! • To estimate your EFC now, visit http://fafsa4caster.ed.gov • NO DEADLINE IN NC, but…… • Check on college deadlines • Money may run out

16. FAFSA • Pin (for student and parent) from pin.gov • Social security number • W-2 forms/ Tax returns • Males must register with Selective Service Family financial information will determine your “EFC”, (Expected Family Contribution) TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE – EFC = NEED

17. Financial Aid PackageStudent Aid Report (SAR) Compare packages/Offers • Federal grants • State Grants • Work Study • Institutional funds • Student Loans

18. CSS Profile • Another financial aid form for certain colleges and scholarship programs who need to see additional info • Complete through College Board as early as Oct 1, 2012: profileonline.collegeboard.com • Check to see if your college requires it • Has a fee ($25 initially, $16 for each additional report); waivers are available

19. WSFCS District Financial Aid Workshops January 8th and 22nd at 6:00pm Location: Education Center, 4801 Bethania Station FAFSA Day Saturday, February 28th , 2015 9:00am – 12:00pm Must pre-register Visit CFNC.org/fafsaday for details Help Navigating Financial Aid

20. Questions? • Announcements: • College Rep Visits: • October 13 – Randolph College 2:30 pm- Student Services Office • October 17 – North Carolina A & T – Lunch display • October 30 – Southern Wesleyan Univ. 10:30 am -Student Services Office • TBA – Winston Salem State • TBA – UNC Greensboro • Military Recruiter Visits • October 9 – USMC – Lunch Display • October 22 – National Guard – Lunch Display • THANKS FOR ATTENDING TONIGHT!!