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Graduation Requirements English4 units Math4 units – minimum Math I, II and III, Math>Math III Unless 4 credits (including Math I and II with Math Substitution plan) Science3 units – Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical Science Humanities4 units – World History, Civics and Economics, American I and II Health/ PE1 unit Electives 10 units At least 26 total credits AND Community Service 25 hours per year at Broughton ** Graduation Requirements are different than University Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR)
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Parents of Seniors2015-2016
Welcome!
Mr. Sauls, Dean Ms. Harrington A-GMs. Wapner H-OMr. Newton P-Z
Meet the Counselors
Graduation Requirements English 4 units Math 4 units
– minimum Math I, II and III, Math>Math IIIUnless 4 credits (including Math I and II with Math Substitution plan)
Science 3 units– Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical Science
Humanities 4 units– World History, Civics and Economics, American I and II
Health/ PE 1 unit Electives 10 units At least 26 total credits
AND Community Service 25 hours per year at Broughton** Graduation Requirements are different than University Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR)
UNC System Minimum Admission Requirements
(MAR) English 4 units Math 4 units
– Math I, II, III, and Math>Math III Science 3 units
– Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical Science Humanities 4 units
– World History, Civics and Economics, American I and II Health/ PE 1 unit World Languages 2 units
– Same language Electives 8 units At least 26 total credits
Starting in the Fall of 2013, students admitted to the UNC system will show a minimum of 2.5 high school GPA and at least 800 on the SAT or 17 on the ACT.
Private colleges may have different admission requirements. Students should consult college websites for additional information.
Senior Conferences
Is a conference required? How long it will last? What we will talk about? Can parents come?
How to make an appointment What to bring
Planning for College
What are the NC choices?
16 Public36 Private/Independent58 Community Colleges
Private EnrollmentTotal enrollment continues to grow.
More than 89,000 students attended North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities last year.
More than half were from North Carolina.NCICU 2013 data
North Carolina Independent Colleges and UniversitiesSmall Campuses. BIG IMPACT.
Where are they? North Carolina Independent Colleges and UniversitiesSmall Campuses. BIG IMPACT.
Cost
The average tuition and fees at NC’s
independent colleges and universities is
$25,596 which is
well below the national average.
NCICU 2014 Data
North Carolina Independent Colleges and UniversitiesSmall Campuses. BIG IMPACT.
Did you know? Institutional aid is a major component of awards programs at private
colleges and universities.
More than 90% of the students on some campuses receive financial aid.
Independent colleges and universities in North Carolina provided more than $580 million in institutional aid in 2012-2013, which equates to 43% of the total financial assistance received by students at North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities.
North Carolina students at independent colleges and universities receive more than $83 million in need-based financial aid from the state.
NCICU 2013 Data
North Carolina Independent Colleges and UniversitiesSmall Campuses. BIG IMPACT.
Public Enrollment ~87% NC residents Over 160,000 first year applications to all 16
campuses – over 84,000 accepted (2013 data)
Over 31,000 first year students enrolled Fall 2013
Community Colleges served > 900,000 students: 350,000 college-transfer curriculum (2012 data)
UNC System Enrollment Info
Applied Accepted Enrolled
Appalachian State University 13,673 8,992 2,883
East Carolina University 15,320 11,238 4,495
Elizabeth City State University 3,042 1,575 323
Fayetteville State University 4,106 2,496 707
NC A&T State University 6,461 3,651 1,777
North Carolina Central University 7,989 3,098 933
NC State University 21,848 10,316 4,307
UNC Asheville 3,143 2,152 596
UNC - Chapel Hill 30,835 8,243 3,946
UNC Charlotte 14,300 8,967 3,087
UNC Greensboro 10,154 5,909 2,482
UNC Pembroke 3,679 2,601 1,050
UNC Wilmington 11,838 6,160 1,939
UNC School of the Arts 803 359 212
Western Carolina University 15,146 5,882 1,621
Winston-Salem State University 4,194 2,656 728
UNC Total 166,531 84,295 31,086
Fall 2013 Freshmen Applications
Average SAT Scores
SAT Verbal SAT Math Total
Appalachian State 568 572 1,140
East Carolina Unive 518 535 1,053
Elizabeth City State 429 440 869
Fayetteville State Un 419 425 844
NC A&T State Universit 453 466 919
North Carolina Central 442 450 892
NC State University 604 639 1,243
UNC Asheville 610 592 1,202
UNC - Chapel Hill 648 662 1,310
UNC Charlotte 531 555 1,086
UNC Greensboro 518 523 1,041
UNC Pembroke 459 474 933
UNC Wilmington 591 599 1,190
UNC School of the Arts 565 545 1,110
Western Carolina University 515 525 1,040
Winston-Salem State University 443 452 895
UNC Total 541 556 1,097
Fall 2013 Average SAT of First-Time Freshmen
What about Out of State? Over 3,900 college choices on College Board https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search Try College Matchmaker if you’re not sure
– Search by area of country (“Location”)– Search by selectivity, test scores (“Applying”)– Search by major, learning environments, etc…
How to research colleges
CFNC.org Collegeboard.com College visits (2 excused absences- get the
form from Ms. Munford in advance) College Reps on campus – see DAB and
Twitter (sign up with Mr. Rudder) Mr. Rudder’s office
After my research – then what?
Apply electronically & pay application fee When do I apply? DEADLINES:https://cfnc.app.box.com/WebinarsforStudentsandParents Request and send transcript electronically Send official test scores from testing
agencies - (AP, SAT, ACT)
www.CFNC.org
■Over 4 million student accounts
■484,000 applications submitted in 2011
■Encourage parents to check out Parent section of CFNC.org (careers, planning timelines, and financial aid information)
The Application
Electronic On-line Applications– Common Application ( ~500 member schools)
https://schoolforms.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Default.aspx
– NC (www.cfnc.org) – College/University Websites (most end in “.edu”)
Cost and content of applications vary– List of activities and the time involved in each
The Application continued
Requirements may vary:Essays – “an interview on paper”Recommendations –Follow directions
– Teacher Rec - Core teacher(s) – Junior year Politely request far ahead of deadline
– Secondary School Report also known as Counselor Rec Give 2 weeks lead time
InterviewDeadlines vary – Submit before Deadlines vary – Submit before
deadlines!deadlines!
Testing Scores - SAT/ACT SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly from testing
agency Register on line:
www.collegeboard.org www.act.org – Select 4 colleges to receive scores when registering
for free– Charges for all other scores ($11)
When do results come back? How do colleges get scores – who sends it? How to cancel a score Accommodations – require a separate submission many
weeks ahead for consideration (through Mr. Sauls) SAT/ACT fee waivers- see Mr. Sauls
Common Questions Where do I start? The Senior Planner Early Decision vs. Early Action? Which deadline if there is more than one? Timing – does everything have to get there
at once? Who sends what & when do they send it? What if my student has been suspended or
subject to disciplinary action?
Official Transcript – Fall 2015
Updated Official GPA/Rank for seniors will be available as of Sept. 23rd
Directions for sending Transcripts:
Common App– Student must invite their counselor to be a recommender
and they will send your transcript. These transcripts are free of charge.
Official Transcripts
In state (Schools not on Common App)– Transcript will be sent by the student through CFNC.org account. – Check your profile to make sure your name is spelled correctly, the
same way it appears on your report card/transcript and that your student ID number is entered in. If you do not remember your log in or do not have one, see your counselor. Do NOT create a new account. These transcripts are free of charge.
Out of state – Go to https://wcpss.scriborder.com/. Click on Request Transcripts
and Student Records, click on All Other Requests and follow prompts. First three requests are free. After the third request, transcripts will cost $5. Payment through website.
Scholarship & College Coaches– Students need to fill out the GREEN Request for Transcript
Authorization Form (available in Student Services or the Broughton website under “Forms”). Our registrar, Ms. Wall will mail your official transcript. These transcripts are free of charge.
Review the Process Apply electronically & pay
– Ask recommenders well in advance of deadlines Meet or beat deadlines Take the SAT or ACT and have scores sent Send transcripts Use your resources!
Paying for College
•Financial Aid •Scholarships
• Campus Specific• Local• National
Financial Aid Advisor: Sue Waldrum
– Make appointments through Mrs. Wall – 856.7830 October- March
– Forms FAFSA – http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
– “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” CSS Profile – through www.collegeboard.com College Foundation N.C. www.cfnc.org
– When to file forms– Financial Aid Workshop
January 7, 2016 at 7:00 (auditorium)
Student Services Resource Center
Daily Announcement Bulletin (DAB)
College/Military Rep Visits
Scholarship Bulletin
Mr. Rudder
Scholarships
Scholarship Bulletin
Internet/fastweb.com– http://www.fastweb.com/
Playing for College
NCAA Eligibility Center MUST register on line ($70) http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp Mr. Newton will send the transcript once you
register Must send SAT scores directly from College Board; use code: 9999 Everyone expecting to play sports at the college
level must register Rules for athletes (16 core courses)
More Important People for Seniors
Community Service Coordinator-Stephanie Mosely
Senior Class Advisors -Cory Jenkins -Cherihan Lusk -Becca Davis -Kelly Mastin
Senior Parent Partners-Ann Garey-Sandy Haar-Jennifer Tollison-Kim Tyler-Gail Willard
Dates to Remember:October 23 – 1st Quarter Ends January 15 – 1st Semester Ends January 2016 – Financial Aid
WorkshopMarch 7, 2016 – CS Hours due!May 24, 2016 – Senior Assembly June 9, 2016Graduation- TBD
Senior Exam Exemptions
*All students are required to take NC mandated exams (EOC and CTE Post-Assessment)Seniors can be exempt from final exams for non-state mandated courses if:No more than 3 excused absences and earn an “A”No more than 2 excused absences and earn a “B”No more than 1 excused absence and earn a “C”
*Students must have no unexcused absences
Student Services Staff Mr. Sauls, Dean of Students
– 856-7831 [email protected] Ms. Vellucci, 9th Grade Counselor
– 664-7844 [email protected] Ms. Harrington, Counselor - Last Names A-G (10th-12th)
– 856-7834 [email protected] Mrs. Wapner, Counselor - Last Names H-O(10th-12th)
– 856-7833 [email protected] Mr. Newton, Counselor - Last Names P-Z (10th-12th)
– 856-7832 [email protected] Mr. Rudder, Guidance Resource Center
– 856-7828 [email protected] Mrs. Wall, Registrar
– 856-7830 [email protected] Mrs. Waldrum, Financial Aid Coordinator
– 856-7830 [email protected] Mrs. Parrish Career Development Coordinator
– 856-7837 [email protected] Mrs. Tollison, Guidance Technician
– 856-7830 [email protected]
Reminders Work hard for good grades Explore colleges and jobs before applying for realistic
expectations Meet deadlines! Work hard for good grades Go to homecoming Read the DAB daily & check the Scholarship Bulletin Help with Queen of Hearts and go! COMPLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE by March 7, 2016 Have a safe and fun senior year (in that order!) Inoculate now against senioritis
Thank you for coming!!
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