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High School
Courses
and What are the
details of college?
N.C. Standard Course of Study (Graduation Requirements)
Content Area
CAREER PREP
Course of Study Requirements
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
PREP
Course of Study
(UNC 4-yr college) Requirements
COLLEGE TECH PREP
Course of Study Requirements
OCCUPATIONAL***
Course of Study Requirements
English
4 Credits
I, II, III, IV
4 Credits
I, II, III, IV
4 Credits
I, II, III, IV
4 Credits
Occupational English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics
3 Credits
Including Algebra I
3 Credits
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
OR
Algebra I, Technical Math I&II
4 Credits
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and higher level math course with Algebra II
as prerequisite.*
3 Credits
Occupational Mathematics
I, II, III
Science
3 Credits
Earth and Environmental Science, Biology, and a Physical
Science course related to Career Pathway.
3 Credits
Earth and Environmental Science, Biology, and a
Physical Science course related to Career
Pathway.
3 Credits
Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, and a Physical Science course
2 Credits
Life Skills Science I, II
Social Studies
4 Credits
World History, Government/Economics (ELPS), US History A, and US History
B
OR
World History, Civics and Economics, and US History A and US History B**
4 Credits
World History, Government/Economics (ELPS), US History
A, and US History B
OR
World History, Civics and Economics, and US History A and
US History B**
4 Credits
World History, Government/Economics (ELPS), US History A, and US History B
OR
World History, Civics and Economics, and US History A and US History B**
2 Credits
Social Studies I (Government/US History)
Social Studies II (Self-Advocacy/Problem
Solving)
Second
Language
Not required
Not required**
2 Credits
In the same language
Not required
Computer
Skills
No specific course required, students must demonstrate
proficiency through state testing (starting with graduating class
of 2001)
Health and
Physical
Education
Career/
Technical
College/Tech College/University
Prep
Prep
No specific course required, students must
demonstrate proficiency through state testing
(starting with graduating class of 2001)
No specific course required, students must demonstrate proficiency through
state testing (starting with graduating class of 2001)
Computer proficiency as specified in IEP
1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
4 Credits in Career/Technical
Select courses identified for N.C. defined career pathway to
include a second level (advanced) course
4 Credits
Select courses appropriate for career pathway to
include a second level (advanced) course
Recommended as Elective Credits
4 Credits
Career/Technical Education Electives
Recommend at least one credit in an arts
discipline and/or requirement by local decision.
Recommend at least one credit in an arts discipline and/or requirement by
local decision.
Recommend at least one credit in an arts discipline and/or requirement by
local decision.
5 Elective Credits Proficiency on Exit Exam
6 Elective Credits Proficiency on Exit Exam
12 Credit Occupational Preparation:
Occupation Preparation I, II, III, IV Elective credit/completion of IEP
objectives/Career Portfolio required. No Exit Exam.****
Career Prep
Occupational
OR
Arts
Education
(Dance, Music,
Theater Arts, Visual
Arts)
Electives or other
requirements
4 Credits in an Arts Discipline
Select courses appropriate for an arts education pathway to
include an advanced course
7 Elective Credits Proficiency on Exit Exam
Elective credits/completion of IEP objectives/Career Portfoliorequired/No Exit Exam
Total
28 Credits or 4 Less than Maximum Potential
Plus any local requirements
28 Credits or 4 Less than Maximum Potential
Plus any local requirements
28 Credits or 4 Less than Maximum Potential
Plus any local requirements
28 Credits or 4 Less than Maximum Potential
Plus any local requirements
OCCUPATIONAL PREP
(Need to have an Individual Educational Plan)
SOCIAL STUDIES – 2 CREDITS
• Social Studies I
ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS
• Social Studies II
• Occupational English 9
HEALTH AND PHY. ED – 1 CREDIT
• Occupational English 10
• Healthful Living
• Occupational English 11
SECOND LANGUAGE
• Occupational English 12
• Not required
MATH – 3 CREDITS
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION - 4
CREDITS
• Occupational Math I
• within a pathway one being a Level II
• Occupational Math II
course
• Occupational Math III
ELECTIVES
SCIENCE – 2 CREDITS
• Choose a variety of electives to enrich your
high school experience
• Life Skills Science I
• Life Skills Science II
CAREER PREP
ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS
• English 9
• English 10
• English 11
• English 12
MATH – 3 CREDITS
• One being Algebra I
SCIENCE – 3 CREDITS
• Earth Science
• Biology
• Physical Science
SOCIAL STUDIES – 3
CREDITS
• World History
• Civics and Economics
• U.S. History
HEALTH AND PHY. ED – 1
CREDIT
• Healthful Living
SECOND LANGUAGE
• Not required
CAREER TECHNICAL
EDUCATION OR ARTS
PATHWAY - 4 CREDITS
• within a pathway one
being a completer course
ELECTIVES
• Choose a variety of
electives to enrich your
high school experience
COLLEGE TECH PREP
ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS
• English 9
• English 10
• English 11
• English 12
MATH – 3 CREDITS
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra II
OR
• Algebra I
• Tech Math I
• Tech Math II
SCIENCE – 3 CREDITS
• Earth Science
• Biology
• a Physical Science either
Physical Science or Chemistry)
SOCIAL STUDIES – 3
CREDITS
• World History
• Civics and Economics
• U.S. History
HEALTH AND PHY. ED –
1 CREDIT
• Healthful Living
SECOND LANGUAGE
• Not required
CAREER TECHNICAL
EDUCATION -4
CREDITS
• within a pathway one
being a completer course
ELECTIVES
• Choose a variety of
electives to enrich your
high school experience
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM IS
COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING CONSTITUENT
INSTITUTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Appalachian State University
East Carolina University
Elizabeth City State University
Fayetteville State University
NC Ag & Technical State University
NC School of the Arts
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina State University
9. University of NC at Pembroke
10. University of NC at Asheville
11. University of NC at Chapel Hill
12. University of NC at Charlotte
13. University of NC at Greensboro
14. University of NC at Wilmington
15. Western Carolina University
16. Winston-Salem State University
“I write today also to encourage your seniors to continue challenging themselves at a time when
they might be tempted to let their efforts flag. Each year we see strong students who have chosen
senior schedules that are significantly less rigorous than the schedules they pursued in grades nine
through eleven. Some of these top seniors have chosen to take fewer than five core academic
subjects – the minimum we recommend to prospective students who are considering Chapel Hill.
Others have elected to take only one or two Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or
honors courses when many more are available to them. Still others have chosen to leave school
early each day or to graduate from high school at the end of first semester.”
“In almost every instance, decisions such as these will significantly
weaken a student’s chances of being admitted to Carolina or to any
other selective school.”
“When applicants who are otherwise strong choose to take weak
schedules, they damage their chances of earning admission. When
students who have already been admitted choose to drop their most
difficult courses at midyear, they risk having their admissions revoked.”
Stephen Farmer – Director of
Undergraduate Admissions
UNC-Chapel Hill
COLLEGE UNIVERSITY PREP
ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS
• English 9
• English 10
• English 11
• English 12
MATH – 4 CREDITS (at least one beyond
Algebra II)
• Algebra I (may be completed in 8th
grade)
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Advanced Functions and Modeling
• Discrete Math
• Pre-Calculus
• Stats
• AP Stats
• Calculus
• AP Calculus
SCIENCE – 3 CREDITS
• Earth Science
• Biology
• a Physical Science (either Physical
Science or Chemistry)
SOCIAL STUDIES – 3
CREDITS
• World History
• Civics and Economics
• U.S. History
HEALTH AND PHY. ED – 1
CREDIT
• Healthful Living
SECOND LANGUAGE – 2
CREDITS
• Spanish I and II or
• Latin I and II or
• French I and II
CAREER TECHNICAL
EDUCATION
• Not required but
recommended
ELECTIVES
• Choose a variety of electives
to enrich your high school
experience
UNC MATH
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH
CAROLINA WILL ONLY ACCEPT
THE FOLLOWING 7 MATH
COURSES BEYOND ALGEBRA II:
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2.
3.
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6.
7.
Advanced Functions & Modeling
Discrete Math
Pre-Calculus
AP Statistics
AP Calculus
IB Mathematics *
Integrated Math IV *
* CCHS does not offer these courses.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY MATH SEQUENCING
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Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Advanced Functions and
Modeling
Students are encouraged to
continue with their math
studies:
• Discrete Math
• Pre-Calculus
• Statistics
• Honors Geometry
• Honors Algebra II
• Advanced Functions and
Modeling
• Discrete Math
• Statistics
• AP Stats
or
• Calculus
• AP Calculus
FRESHMAN YEAR
The First Steps for
College Planning
Common Questions About College
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What do I need to do in high school to be prepared for college?
What does my high school transcript tell colleges?
How much does college cost?
What is the difference between a public and private
college/universities?
What is the difference between a 2-year college and a 4-year college?
What is the difference between college and a university?
How do I apply to college?
How do I complete a college application?
Are there ways I can earn college credit while I am in high school?
Are there tests I need to take to go to college?
How do I know which college is best for me?
WHAT ARE MY EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS AFTER
HIGH SCHOOL?
Turn to pages 22 and 23 of the College Planning Guide
1. 4-year college or university
2. 2-year community college
3. Vocational-Technical School
4. Armed Services
5. Enter directly in the workforce.
What does it matter?
INCOME POTENTIAL
EDUCATION LEVEL
NATIONAL
AVERAGEANNUAL
INCOME -MALE
NATIONAL
AVERAGE ANNUAL
INCOME - FEMALE
NATIONAL AVERAGE
ANNUAL INCOME AVERAGE
Less than High School
$22,138
$13,076
$17,607
High School
$31,683
$20,179
$25,931
Associates (2-yr degree)
$39,601
$25,736
$32,668
Bachelors (4-yr degree)
$53,693
$36,250
$44,971
Graduate/Professional
$71,918
$41,319
$56,618
*2005 United States Census Bureau, 2005 American Community Survey
WHAT IS EDUCATION WORTH?
EDUCATION LEVEL
NATIONAL AVERAGE
ANNUAL INCOME AVERAGE
Less than High School
$17,607
High School Graduate
$25,931
•$25,931-$17,607 =$8,324 Difference
•$8,324 X 30 years = $249,720
•$249,720 / 28 credits = $8,918 a credit.
•Think of it this way…. You are being paid, almost $10,000 for each high school
credit if you graduate from high school.
WHAT IS EDUCATION WORTH?
EDUCATION LEVEL
NATIONAL AVERAGE
ANNUAL INCOME AVERAGE
Less than High School
$17,607
Bachelors (4-yr degree)
$44,971
$44,971-$17,607 =$27,364 Difference
$27,364 X 30 years = $820,920
$820,920 / 28 credits = $29,318 a credit.
Think of it this way…. You are being paid, almost what a new car
costs for each high school credit if you complete a four-year
college degree.
Speaking of Cars
A Hummer 2 costs $54,000.
The minute you drive off the
dealer’s lot your vehicle
depreciates $6,000 in resale
value.
The average tuition at a public
university is $13,000 a year.
After four years of college you
owe $52,000.
Your investment in college will
NOT depreciate.
How Much Does College Cost?
Public
Average of $13,000 a year
____________________
Total Bill: $52,000
Private
Average of $25,000 a year
____________________
Total Bill: $100,000
Don’t be shocked by the sticker
price of a higher education.
Ways to pay for college
•Personal funds
•Loans (Government and Personal)
•Grants
•Work-Study
•Scholarships
•Deflect some of the costs
Personal Funds
•You and your family need to be aware of the costs
of higher education.
•Start putting some money away in a savings
account.
•A summer job and baby sitting helps out.
•If you save $50 a week for four years you can save
$2400 for college.
•Your goal is not for an expensive car in high
school.
•Long-term goal setting is critical.
Deflect Some of the Costs
•Consider:
–Living at home to save money
–Attend a community college for the first two years of
college.
•Earn college credit for free while in high school:
–Dual Enrollment
–AP Classes
–CLEP Tests (College Level Examination Program)
Loans
•Rule of thumb: Never take a loan out that will be more than your
expected first out-of-college income. The average 4-year graduate
can expect an entry-level salary of $30,000.
LOANS ARE NOT FREE MONEY
•Government Loans: Based on financial needs. Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (F.A.F.S.A) would need to be completed.
www.fafsa.ed.gov
•Personal Loans: From a private financial institution. Interest rates
are higher that government loans.
LOANS WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF YOUR
EDUCATION
Grants
•Free money based upon financial need.
•Need to complete the F.A.F.S.A to be
eligible for grants.
GRANTS WILL ONLY PAY FOR A
SMALL PORTION OF YOUR
EDUCATION
Work-Study
•Part-time on campus employment that helps pay the bills.
•Minimum wage.
•Based on financial need.
•F.A.F.S.A required.
WORK-STUDY WILL ONLY PAY FOR A SMALL PORTION OF
YOUR EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
•Turn to page 20 of the College Planning Guide
•Scholarships are given to exceptional students.
•There are specific eligibility requirements for scholarships:
–Academic (Rigor of schedule, GPA, Test Scores, Class Rank)
–Community Service
–Leadership
–Athletic
–Talent
–Particular affiliation (religious, ethnic, occupational etc.)
Most scholarships only provide a one-time small contribution to educational costs.
There are a few scholarships that provide a substantial contribution. They are
awarded to truly outstanding students.
2 Paths to a Four Year Degree
Option A:
Option B:
2 years at a community college
•General Education
•Major Preparation
•Requirements for University Admission
4 years at a university
•General Education
•Major Requirements
•Major Preparation
•Graduation Requirements
2 years at a College or University
•Major Requirements
•Graduation Requirements
Both result in the same 4 YEAR DEGREE
North Carolina Colleges
Turn to page 24 of the College Planning Guide
• 58 Community College
• 16 Public Universities
• 36 Independent Colleges and Universities
Turn to page 9 of the College Planning Guide
Self assessment
– Person
– Program
– People
– Place
– Price
COLLEGE VS. UNIVERSITY
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
How they're basically the same:
• While many factors affect the
quality of an institution, the same
type of Baccalaureate or Bachelor's
degrees can be conferred by both
colleges and universities.
• Admission requirements differ
according only to selectivity-Highly
ranked colleges are often more
selective than universities.
• Both colleges and universities can
be either privately or publicly
operated.
• The phrase "going to college" is
used to mean attending any
university or college in the U.S.
How they generally differ:
• Colleges tend to be smaller, with
smaller class sizes and students
receiving more personal attention
from faculty.
• Universities offer Masters and
Doctorate degrees-requiring
completion of the Bachelors
degree first.
• Universities tend to be larger, with
faculty time and attention divided
between research and teaching.
• Some large Universities will have
divisions named "The College of
Liberal Arts" or the "College of
Engineering.“
• Colleges generally do not support
research or offer graduate degrees.
PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Private
Public
• Student body is typically larger than
private colleges/universities
• Public universities receive money from
the state that helps them underwrite the
cost of education. Tax dollars go to pay
for the students of their state.
• Typically less expensive. Out-of-state
students pay private college/university
tuition rates.
• Typically larger class sizes.
• Typically offer a wide variety of majors.
• Student body is typically smaller
than public universities/colleges.
• Private colleges/universities are
dependent on tuition dollars to
cover the cost.
• Typically more expensive. Keep in
mind that private
colleges/universities may have
more financial resources to assist
students who show financial need.
• Typically smaller class sizes/more
personal attention.
• Typically have a fewer majors than
public universities.
Factors Affecting College Admission
•High school grade point average in a-g courses.
•Standardized test scores.
•Number, content, and performance in academic courses beyond the minimum
eligibility requirements.
•Number of and performance in honors and AP courses.
•Quality of the senior year program, as measured by the type and number of
academic courses in progress or planned.
•Quality of academic performance relative to educational opportunities available in
the applicant’s school.
•Recent marked improvement in academic performance.
•Special talents, achievements, and awards.
•Academic accomplishments in light of an applicant’s life experiences and special
circumstances, such as disabilities, low family income, first generation to attend
college, need to work, disadvantaged social or educational environment, difficult
personal and family situations.
•Teacher and Counselor Recommendation
•Essay
College Success Factors
Test scores and high
school grades are
important . . .
. . . However, they measure
only part
of your “potential”
Source: ACT College Planning Guide
When Do I Start to Apply to College?
Turn to page 6 of the College Planning
Guide
How Do I Apply to College?
Turn to page 13 of the College
Planning Guide
Student Information
Family Information
Legal Guardian
High School Information
Educational Information
Testing Information
Residency
Information
Criminal and Discipline Background
Signature
What Can You Do As A Freshman?
•Enroll in appropriate college-prep classes/design a 4-year plan
•Plan for a college or a career that interests you
•Talk to parents about financial planning for college
•Look at college catalogs & career information in the Titan Center Tour
nearby colleges
•Get involved in extra-curricular activities
•Community Service
•Create a portfolio of honors, awards, certificates
College Foundation of North Carolina
www.cfnc.org
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Winston-Salem
Greensboro
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Boone
Chapel Hill
Raleigh
Asheville
Cullowhee
Charlotte
Fayetteville
Pembroke
Wilmington
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