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Project Graduation 2018 Presented by: Sanderson High Student Services

Objectives  Review critical information for successful Junior and Senior years.  Understand requirements for promotion to Senior status.  Know what your post-secondary options are.  Understand college admissions and placement tests.  Review your transcript.  Learn how to begin your college search, as well as your scholarship search.

Student Services Staff  Ms. Carpino – Dean of Students  Mr. Grabiec – Counselor for A-D  Ms. Avery – Counselor for E-K  Mr. Donatini – Counselor for L-Ra  Ms. Young – Counselor for Re-Z  Ms. Jennings – SAP Counselor  Ms. Claiborne – Career Development Coordinator  Ms. Evans – Student Services Receptionist  Ms. Batista – Registrar

Graduation Requirements: Future Ready Core Curriculum  4 English  4 Mathematics (1 past math III)  3 Sciences (earth science, biology, and a physical science)  4 Social Studies (world history, American History I and II, civics and economics)  1 Healthful Living  10 electives, 2 of which need to be in: CTE, Foreign Lang, or the Arts  Total Credits required: 26  Plus, pass CPR certification (typically done in 8 th grade)

What should I be doing now to prepare for after graduation?

Know your Junior calendar! (page 8)  Explore different colleges  Have some ideas of what online, including 2 year you may want to do after and 4 years schools high school  Visit college campuses  Take an interest inventory  Research scholarships for free on CFNC  Job Shadow and financial aid  Create accounts on  Know your GPA & class www.cfnc.org and rank www.collegeboard.com  Take the SAT or ACT at and www.fastweb.com least once if you are applying to 4 year colleges.

What do Colleges look for when making admissions decisions?  GPA - both weighted and unweighted  Class Rank  Courses you have taken, and are currently taking  SAT or ACT scores  Community Service or extra curricular involvement  Recommendations from teachers and/or counselor  Your admissions essay or personal statement (if required)

GPA for College Admissions  North Carolina  North Carolina Public Community Colleges Colleges and Universities currently do not have a minimum GPA for minimum GPA admission is 2.5 beginning requirement for Fall 2013 admission  Private Colleges and  If ever in doubt about the Universities set their own requirements, visit the minimum GPA admissions website of the school you wish to attend requirements

The 17 Public UNC Institutions  UNC-Charlotte  Appalachian State University  UNC-Chapel Hill  East Carolina University  UNC-Greensboro  Elizabeth City State University  UNC-Pembroke  Fayetteville State University  UNC-Wilmington  NC A&T State University  UNC School of the Arts  North Carolina Central  Western Carolina University University  Winston Salem State University  NC State University  NC School of Science and  UNC-Asheville Mathematics (high school)

The SAT  Register to take the SAT at https://sat.collegeboard.org  The PSAT you took last year is closely aligned with the SAT.  Free practice course for the SAT at https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

SAT SAT (2016) 400 - 1600 Subscore and Cross-test Scores available 3 Hours (+50 minute optional essay) Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-800 Math: 200-800 Optional Essay (separately scored) no guessing penalty 4 answers to choose from Available in print or on computer

The ACT  All Juniors will take the ACT at school. March 2017  This is paid for by the State of NC.  The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.  The Writing Test measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.  Score range: 1-36  UNC Institutions minimum: 17  For more info, visit: www.actstudent.org

Exploring Colleges/Universities  Start to investigate schools that you would like to attend. Schedule a campus visit through their admissions office. Ask questions. Talk to students.  Go to their website and browse their academic programs, admissions requirements, scholarships, etc.  Know the admission requirements, the cost, the location, majors offered, etc.  www.cfnc.org is a great place to start to get information on ALL schools in NC. If you have not done so already, create an account to use until you graduate.

Community Colleges  NC has one of the best and least expensive systems in the country.  SAT or ACT scores are not required, but schools will use your score for placement purposes. Each community college has its own placement test. Wake Tech uses the Accuplacer test.  College Transfer Programs available: C-Step, PAC, Partnerships with ECU, Mount Olive, UNC Charlotte)  Honors program to help students gain an edge in transferring to competitive colleges  ROTC Military Science-Wake Technical Community College offers Military Science courses in support of the U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Candidate (ROTC) program.  Wake Tech Open House: will be scheduled in April. Tours of the campus are ongoing.

Creating a Student Resume  A student resume, which you will send with your college or scholarship applications, should highlight:  Your skills and knowledge  Your academic and personal achievements  Your volunteer and community experience  Any honors you have received  Your participation in high school activities, clubs, sports, etc.  References (not family members) It is helpful to google “high school student resume template” to find a form that is simple and easy to use.

Scholarships and Financial Aid  Be proactive in your search for scholarships – begin by looking at the financial aid webpage of the school you wish to attend. Find out what scholarships they offer and determine the ones for which you may be eligible.  Pay attention to announcements, Sanderson High Scholarship Bulletin posted on our website.  Create an account at www.fastweb.com and www.cfnc.org to conduct your scholarship search.  NEVER pay for scholarship information. It is always free. If someone is charging, it may be a scam.  Everyone needs to complete a FAFSA regardless of whether you think you will receive financial assistance. FAFSA may be filled out as early as October 1 st of your Senior year.  Attend our Financial Aid night offered in September.

Letters of Recommendation  Some colleges, special programs, and scholarships have specific recommendation forms for teachers and/or counselors to fill out as part of the application.  Start thinking now about who will be your recommenders. It is good to have at least 1 academic teacher and 1 person in the community.  Allow plenty of time for your recommenders to write your recommendation. Two weeks is appropriate and appreciated.  Thank you cards to your recommenders is a nice touch!

Military Opportunities  Recruiters visit SHS; check with Ms. Claiborne in the career center to sign up or listen to announcements  ASVAB – given in February. Contact Ms. Claiborne for more information  www.military.com

Transcript  Two types: Standardized (official) and Student (unofficial)  Student transcript (unofficial) includes your immunizations and attendance records. Standardized (official) does not.  Verify your name, address, phone, parents’ names, birth date, and student ID number are correct. If not, notify your counselor.  Look over your classes and the grades you have earned. Make sure they are accurate. Make sure the quality points assigned are correct. AP courses are +2 and Honors are +1 quality point.  Look at your weighted and unweighted GPA.  Look at your class rank.

Final Thoughts  Be informed by paying  College and career attention to searching can be time- announcements, and school consuming, start planning websites. early. There is help  Visit the Student Services available – utilize it! LiveBinder (linked online)  Educate yourself to help  Know your deadlines.  Don’t wait until the last the process move minute to start your college smoothly. admissions process.  Allow parents to help you.

Questions?