Transcript Document 540263

CLASS OF 2017
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English
English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics
Algebra I (Math I), Geometry (Math II), Algebra II (Math III)r
& One math course beyond Algebra II/Math III
Science
Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, Physical Science OR
(Chemistry/Physics)
Social Studies
World History, Civics & Economics, American History I/II
Electives (2) + Concentration (4)
Two electives must be courses in CTE, Arts or World Language;
Four electives recommended in a concentrated area: CTE, Arts,
or any other subject area.
Health & PE
Electives
Total 28
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
NC Academic Scholars
GPA: 3.5 Unweighted
English I, II, III, IV
 Science: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics
 Social Studies: World History, Civics and Economics,
American History I/II
 Four (4) elective credits in a concentration
 Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, OR Math I, II, III
& 4th math beyond Algebra II or Math III
 Healthful Living/Health & PE
 World Language: 2 Credits (Level I & Level II of the
same language
 3 Higher Level courses taken during junior and/or
senior years (honors, AP or College Courses)
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Measures the skills students need for academic
success in college in three sections: Critical
Reading, Math, & Writing (Optional)
Score Scale: 800 on each section; 2400 total
Average score is 500 on each section
Recommend taking at least once (or twice) in the
spring of junior year and again at the beginning of
the senior year if needed to increase scores.
Register online at collegeboard.com
Important to prepare for the SAT: utilize free
practice Web sites (such as www.collegeboard.com
www.cfnc.org and practice SAT books
March2Success.com
Not penalized for guessing
TESTS… ReDesigned SAT I Reasoning
Begins With March 2016 Testing
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Curriculum-based test designed to measure
students’ college readiness and academic
achievement in four skill areas: English,
Math, Reading, & Science
The writing test is optional but required for
admission to UNC system schools
Score Scale is 1-36 on each section; 1-36
composite
Recommend taking at least once (or twice) in
spring of junior year and again at beginning
of senior year if needed to increase scores.
Register and prepare online at www.act.org
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Make sure to sign up for the writing.
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TESTS… ACT with Writing
THE ACT
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE
ACT – Only test with College Readiness Standards
Act- Based on information you are learning now
ACT- Score based on number of correct answers
ACT – Is accepted by all 4 yr colleges/universities
ACT – Writing Test is optional
THE ACT
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE
ACT – Only test with College Readiness Standards
Act- Based on information you are learning now
ACT- Score based on number of correct answers
ACT – Is accepted by all 4 yr colleges/universities
ACT – Writing Test is optional
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
SCORES
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
READING
SCIENCE
WRITING- 1-6 (a SCORE of 7 suggests you can handle
college-level writing assignments)
COMPOSITE SCORE (1-36)
17 minimum score for UNC System
 ENGLISH
COMPOSITION
 COLLEGE
ALGEBRA
 PRECALCULUS
ALGEBRA
 SOCIAL
STUDIES
 BIOLOGY
 ENGLISH
(18)
 MATH (22)
 READING (22)
 SCIENCE (23)
COLLEGE READINESS SCORES
SHOULD YOU TEST
AGAIN?
CONSIDER RETESTING IF ONE OR MORE OF THE
FOLLOWING APPLIES TO YOU
Did you misunderstand the directions or feel ill
Do you think your scores do not accurately represent
your abilities?
What you expected-based on high school grades
Were you prepared
An expected increase of 57%
Decrease 22%
No Change – 21%
REPORTING YOUR
SCORES TO COLLEGES
COLLEGES USE ACT RESULTS TO
Identify applicants who can benefit most
from their programs
Place students in first-year courses
Help you develop an appropriate program
of study
Help scholarship/loan agencies identify
qualified candidates
REMEMBER you are seeking a college where the
goals and personality of the student are well matched
with those of the college. Consider what is important
to you: cost, location, size, residential life, major,
etc…
 EVALUATE & EXPLORE interests, majors, and
careers by taking interest inventories and
assessments (CFNC.org and princetonreview.com )
 LIST abilities, preferences, personal qualities, and
potential college majors
 RESEARCH COLLEGES by searching college Web
sites, CFNC.org ,collegeboard.com
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COLLEGE SEARCH
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ATTEND local college fairs and meet with college
representatives when they visit your school
VISIT colleges and take college tours when they
are in session to get a feel for the campus and
regular activity.
TALK to friends, family, teachers, and recent
grads about their careers & college experiences
DEVELOP a list of colleges and make
comparisons
REVIEW admission requirements and application
deadlines for potential colleges
COLLEGE SEARCH CONT’D
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FINALIZE your college list early in the senior
year. Consider the following guide:
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One or two safety colleges: colleges to which you
will almost certainly be admitted
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Some realistic or “probable”: colleges where
your GPA, test scores, and other features
look very similar to those of recent entering
classes. Use www.cfnc.org to view college
freshman scores for a particular college AND
www.collegeboard.com click on BIG Future
COLLEGE SEARCH CONT’D
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Academic Achievement (GPA)
SAT/ACT scores
Rigor of classes
Class rank
Extracurricular Activities
Community Service
Essay
Recommendation Letter(s)
WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING
FOR IN A STUDENT?
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Early Action-is an admissions procedure to notify
student of early admissions to the college.
Students are not obligated to accept the college’s
offer of admission and may file applications at
other universities.
Early Decision-is a plan under which candidates
may submit credentials early to one college,
usually by Oct. 15th of senior year. Applicants
are notified of their status by December. As part
of the early decision plan, students may be
required to sign an agreement to withdraw other
applications if accepted.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS OPTIONS
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Regular admission-is the plan under which
candidates submit credentials during November
to February, depending on school deadlines.
Check the deadlines for each individual school.
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Rolling admission-is the plan under which
candidates submit the credentials at their
convenience through a certain date, usually
late in the year. They receive an offer of
acceptance or denial within four to six weeks.
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Onsite admission-is an admissions option in
which colleges visit students at the high school
and make an admissions determination during
a scheduled appointment with the student.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS OPTIONS
CONT’D
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The clearinghouse certifies your eligibility
to compete as a student athlete, but your
college must accept you as a student.
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The clearinghouse evaluates your academic
record to determine if you are eligible to
participate at a Division I or II college as a
freshmen.
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You can review the eligibility requirements
and register at www.eligibitycenter.org
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
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Sessions will be in small groups/classes
conducted by your counselor to discuss
senior year. This is for STUDENTS ONLY.
Senior Guide: Students will receive
this guide.
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Review their transcripts.
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Complete Senior survey
SENIOR CONFERENCES
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Some colleges or universities will want a
counselor statement along with your transcript.
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Fill out A BRAG SHEET
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This information provides your
counselor/teacher with what they need to
provide you a good recommendation.
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Please be mindful of time constraints when
requesting counselor statement and letter of
recommendations.
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Allow at least two weeks prior to any deadline
you are trying to meet.
COUNSELOR STATEMENT
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Read the application carefully to determine
how many you need.
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Ask teachers and give them at least 2 weeks
notice.
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They can return it to you in a sealed envelope for
you to mail to the college OR you can give them a
stamped and addressed envelope for them to mail
it.
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Some recommendations are sent electronically
through the teacher’s email
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BE SURE TO WRITE THEM A THANK YOU NOTE FOR
WRITING THE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION!
TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
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Student’s Responsibility:
Application
Request testing data from Collegeboard
for SAT/SCORES FROM ACT
Request teacher recommendations
Transcripts and counselor statements.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
If a Counselor Statement IS part of the
application:
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Print a copy of the counselor statement and
turn it in to Student Services along with the
counselor statement request form. (The
statement will be sent directly to the college
and will not be returned to the student.)
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If the counselor statement is requested
electronically, a Counselor Statement
Request Form must be turned in for this as
well.
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST &
COUNSELOR STATEMENTS
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The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal
Student Aid) is the form that is needed to
apply for aid in the form of grants or loans. OnLine applications are found at ww.fafsa.ed.gov.
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The CSS/Financial Aid Profile establishes
eligibility for institutional aid. The application is
available at www.collegeboard.com.
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A Financial Aid Information Session is held
each year in the Media Center.
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FAFSA DAY IS HELD IN FEBRUARY AT SECU.
FINANCIAL AID GRANTS, LOANS
& WORK-STUDY
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Review Senior Guide & Senior Bulletins
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Each college/university have scholarships
available to students entering for first time.
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Utilize your search engines on your
computers and find all available aid
possible.
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www.cfnc.org also has scholarships that
may be helpful. Resources also include a
financial literacy course and financial aid
estimator.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL
AID
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Community colleges offer a vast array of
Associate Degree and Certificate
programs
For students that may not have the grades
right away or want to save money,
community colleges offer College Transfer
programs wherein you can transfer to a 4
year university within 2 years.
What about the Military? Get in touch with
a recruiter and sign up to take the ASVAB.
POST SECONDARY OPTIONS