College Admissions 101College Admissions 101A.C. Reynolds High School A.C. Reynolds High School

Counseling DepartmentCounseling Department

Felicia Carter (A-D)Felicia Carter (A-D)Jennifer Kohn (E-La)Jennifer Kohn (E-La)

James Rumbaugh (Le-Re)James Rumbaugh (Le-Re)Jerri Wommack (Rh-Z)Jerri Wommack (Rh-Z)

Stephanie Brigman (Support Staff)Stephanie Brigman (Support Staff)

WorkWork Military Military TradesTrades Apprentice programsApprentice programs 2 year College2 year College 4 year College4 year College

Recognize strengths and weaknessesRecognize strengths and weaknesses Analyze interests and valuesAnalyze interests and values Achieve a personal goalAchieve a personal goal Increase earning powerIncrease earning power Prepare for a career and expand Prepare for a career and expand

learninglearning Participate in extracurricular activities Participate in extracurricular activities

and social lifeand social life Consider influence of family and Consider influence of family and

friendsfriends

Fitting The Pieces TogetherFitting The Pieces Together

Person…. Where do I fit?Person…. Where do I fit? Program…. What will I study?Program…. What will I study? People…. Who will I meet?People…. Who will I meet? Place…. Where am I going?Place…. Where am I going? Price…. How much will it cost?Price…. How much will it cost?

#1 The Person….Where Do I Fit?#1 The Person….Where Do I Fit?

My grade point My grade point average is…average is…

My class rank is… My class rank is… My SAT/ACT score My SAT/ACT score

is…is… My high school course My high school course

of study is…of study is… My profile vs. the My profile vs. the

profile at choice profile at choice schools…schools…

#2 The Program-What Will I Study?#2 The Program-What Will I Study?

Factors to ConsiderFactors to Consider Favorite classesFavorite classes Work experiencesWork experiences Leisure activitiesLeisure activities School activitiesSchool activities Dream careersDream careers People admired People admired

#3 People - Who Will I Meet?#3 People - Who Will I Meet? Visit the campus…Visit the campus… Plan the trip…Plan the trip… Parents should Parents should

accompany…accompany… Take the campus Take the campus

tour…tour… Meet a department Meet a department

professor…professor… Ask questions…Ask questions… Trust your instincts…Trust your instincts…

#4 The Place-Where Am I Going?#4 The Place-Where Am I Going? Distance from homeDistance from home Residential lifeResidential life Campus settingCampus setting Campus sizeCampus size Campus safety/securityCampus safety/security Health servicesHealth services Sororities/fraternitiesSororities/fraternities Study abroad programsStudy abroad programs

University of North Carolina System

NC Independent Colleges & Universities

When Do I Apply For College?When Do I Apply For College?

October is considered Application October is considered Application Month.Month.

Apply only to your top 3-5 choices.Apply only to your top 3-5 choices. Many schools have Priority Filing Many schools have Priority Filing

deadlines. deadlines.

The Application ProcessThe Application Process

Online applications -preferred Online applications -preferred CFNC.orgCFNC.org applications for any NC applications for any NC

School School Common ApplicationCommon Application Paper ApplicationsPaper Applications

What is a Transcript? What is a Transcript? A complete record of your grades, rank in class and credits. A complete record of your grades, rank in class and credits.

(through the 6(through the 6thth semester) semester) Go to The Counseling Office and see Ms. Brigman to Go to The Counseling Office and see Ms. Brigman to

request paper transcripts. The cost is $3.00. Transcript will request paper transcripts. The cost is $3.00. Transcript will be in a sealed envelope. Student is responsible for mailing. be in a sealed envelope. Student is responsible for mailing.

Must submit a transcript for each college application.Must submit a transcript for each college application. AB Tech transcriptsAB Tech transcripts

What Is An Application What Is An Application Deadline?Deadline?

Each college has a Deadline for Applications to Each college has a Deadline for Applications to be Submitted.be Submitted.

Many Deadlines are early (November 1 for Many Deadlines are early (November 1 for several NC Colleges)several NC Colleges)

Some Early Deadlines are for a Binding Some Early Deadlines are for a Binding Decision; this means if you are admitted to the Decision; this means if you are admitted to the school you are committed to attending that school you are committed to attending that school. school.

Check each application you complete for all Check each application you complete for all deadlines.deadlines.

The Personal ResumeThe Personal Resume

Your list of academic, athletic, Your list of academic, athletic, and community activities.and community activities.

Study examplesStudy examples Make several copiesMake several copies Begin immediatelyBegin immediately

The Personal StatementThe Personal Statement

Offers information not found on the Offers information not found on the application. application.

Explain what you can offer the Explain what you can offer the school.school.

Write it yourself.Write it yourself. Have it proofread.Have it proofread. Tips at CFNC.orgTips at CFNC.org

The RecommendationThe Recommendation

Complete Request for Letter of Complete Request for Letter of Recommendation. (On ACR Website)Recommendation. (On ACR Website)

Make copies for teachers, outside references Make copies for teachers, outside references and counselor. and counselor.

Share where you are applying. Share where you are applying. Include addressed envelope and stamp**.Include addressed envelope and stamp**. Give the teacher plenty of time. Give the teacher plenty of time. School Report Forms- Some Recommendations School Report Forms- Some Recommendations

are specific and ask recommenders to complete are specific and ask recommenders to complete a form.a form.

Should I Retake The SAT/ACT?Should I Retake The SAT/ACT?

SAT-$51SAT-$51 ACT Plus Writing - $52.50ACT Plus Writing - $52.50 ACR School Code: 340112ACR School Code: 340112 www.Collegeboard.com www.Actstudent.org

SAT Dates2013 – 2014 Test

DatesRegistration

DeadlinesLate Fee Required

September 21st August 23 August 24-Sept. 6

SAT October 5 September 6 September 20-23

ACT October 26 September 27 September 28- Oct. 11

SAT November 2 October 3 October 18-21

SAT December 7 November 8 November 22-25

ACT December 14 November 8 November 9-22

SAT January 25 December 27 January 10-14

ACT February 8 January 10 January 11-24

SAT March 8 February 7 February 21-24

ACT April 12 March 7 March 8-21

SAT May 3 April 4 April 18-21

SAT June 7 May 9 May 23-28

ACT June 14 May 9 May 10-23

Community College Placement Community College Placement Testing Testing

All first-time, full-time students must take All first-time, full-time students must take placement tests at Community Colleges in placement tests at Community Colleges in English and Math (Accuplacer)English and Math (Accuplacer)

ACT or SAT tests scores may also be ACT or SAT tests scores may also be considered for placement if scores meet considered for placement if scores meet the requirements. the requirements.

NCAA Eligibility Center

Register with the eligibility center After junior year, have Ms. Brigman send your transcript When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be

sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999"). Complete amateurism questionnaire and sign the final

authorization signature online on or after April 1 if you are expecting to enroll in college in the fall semester.

Request a final transcript with proof of graduation be sent to the eligibility center in June.

Check with Ms. Brigman at the end of the school year to make sure she has you on the list.

#5 The Price - How Much Will It #5 The Price - How Much Will It Cost?Cost?

Discuss the cost of Discuss the cost of attendance as a familyattendance as a family

Community college & Community college & state university vs. state university vs. private school costsprivate school costs

COA (COA (Cost of AttendanceCost of Attendance))

EFCEFC (Expected Family Contribution)(Expected Family Contribution)

Financial Need Financial Need

Types of Financial Aid

Merit Awards / Scholarship Need Based Awards / Grants Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans Work Study

An Overview of Financial AidAn Overview of Financial Aid

Seniors should apply for your PIN number Seniors should apply for your PIN number now at now at www.pin.ed.gov

File the FAFSA as soon as possible after File the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2014 at January 1, 2014 at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Use a FAFSA worksheet to help complete Use a FAFSA worksheet to help complete the filing process. the filing process.

Financial Need CalculationFinancial Need Calculation

The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is determined by completing the FAFSA.determined by completing the FAFSA.

Outside scholarships and awards are then Outside scholarships and awards are then added to expected family contribution which added to expected family contribution which then decreases the financial aid package then decreases the financial aid package offered by the university.offered by the university.

Finally, the student’s financial aid package Finally, the student’s financial aid package is determined. is determined.

ScholarshipsScholarships Register at Register at www.fastweb.com Check in Counseling Office. Check in Counseling Office.

Sign up for Sign up for Mrs. Mrs.

Wommack’s Wommack’s email list serve!!! email list serve!!!

Scholarships It’s a part time job!

The Search The Process Tips Deadlines

Highly Competitive Scholarships

Davidson’s Bryan Scholarship –athletic UNC-Chapel Hill’s Morehead-Cain

Scholarship-school endorsed NC State’s Park Scholarship-can be

school endorsed or self-nominated Davidson’s Belk Scholarship-School

endorsement required Levine Scholarship-UNC-C

The Class of 2014 The Class of 2014 What’s Next for You? What’s Next for You?

Encourage the completion of college Encourage the completion of college applications in October and Novemberapplications in October and November

Take more college visits, if necessaryTake more college visits, if necessary Submit tax information in a timely mannerSubmit tax information in a timely manner Attend January 9Attend January 9thth FASFA Meeting FASFA Meeting Complete FAFSA after January 1, 2014Complete FAFSA after January 1, 2014 After the final school selection is made, contact After the final school selection is made, contact

schools not chosenschools not chosen Be organized and meet all deadlines!!!!! Be organized and meet all deadlines!!!!!

Stay Positive!!!Stay Positive!!!The search for the right fit can The search for the right fit can

be exhausting and stressfulbe exhausting and stressful. .

College/University Course of Study

English 4 CreditsMathematics (Algebra 1 and above) 4 CreditsSocial Studies 3 CreditsScience 3 CreditsForeign Language (same language) 2 Credits

Cluster/Concentration

28 credits are required to graduate.

Colleges may also require additional courses in:

Mathematics Science Fine and Performing Arts Computer Science

College Tech Prep

English 4 Credits Math 3 Credits Science 3 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Career/Technical 4 Credits 28 Credits are required to graduate.

Questions please contact Mrs. Questions please contact Mrs. Carter, Kohn, Wommack or Mr. Carter, Kohn, Wommack or Mr.

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