presented by the independence hs student services team
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Junior Parent Information Session
Presented by the Independence HS Student Services Team
@cms.k12.nc.us
Student ServicesStaff Caseload Email Ext.
B. Williamson A-Com brenda.williamson 4011741
A. Durr Con-Ha Anita1.durrlowe 4011732
C. Davis Hb-Mc Cheryl1.davis 4011706
A. McKinley Me-Ro Ashley.blount 4011702
R. Ramadan Rp-Z Ryans.ramadan 4011717
J. Kritzer 9th Grade James.kritzer 4011721
B. McSwain, Registrar
bridget.mcswain 4011726
S. Schuch, Secretary shelley.schuch 4011733
Coordinate college recruiter visits to Independence
Coordinate the college and career fair Facilitator of College and Career Promise at
CPCC Assist students in making critical decisions
relative to their future To contact Mrs. Wright,
Career Information
Connects students to work-based learning opportunities by providing job shadows, internships, and other special events that emphasize a wide range of industries with many career options
Facilitates the Youth Works program at Independence that helps students overcome barriers to their college and career aspirations
Provides lunch-n-learns to feeder middle schools in an effort to expose students to the opportunities both in high school and to begin having them think about college and career options
Meck Ed
Courses Credits
English (I, II, III, IV) 4
Math (Math I, Math II, Math III, and a higher level math – AFM, Honors Pre-Calc, Honors Discrete, etc.)
4
Science (Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical (Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science)
3
History (World, Civics/Economics, American History I and II OR AP US History and another social studies course)
4
Foreign Languages (at least 2 of the same, but many prefer 3)
2
Health/PE 1
Electives (including the 2 foreign language) 8
TOTAL CREDITS 24
UNC Admission Requirements
College Foundation of North Carolinawww.cfnc.org
College Visits
How to Choose a College
Choose 3-5 colleges that you wish to apply◦ 1- ‘Reach’ school◦ 2- Where you would like to attend◦ 3- If you can’t get in anywhere else, what you will
take Follow the directions on the application. Be mindful of deadlines!!! You can apply at the college’s website or
through CFNC (www.cfnc.org) www.duke.edu; www.uncc.edu;
www.nccu.edu
How to apply for college
Coursework Grade Point Average (GPA) Class rank SAT and/or ACT scores Extracurricular Activities Community Service Recommendations, essays, and interviews
(if required)
What are colleges looking for?
Private and independent colleges sometimes have more flexible entrance requirements. Check with individual schools for specifics.
Don’t let cost deter you from considering a private or independent college. They usually give great financial aid packages!!!
Private/Independent Colleges
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 applicants if accepted.
College Admissions Options
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.
Rolling Admission – the plan under which candidates submit the credentials at their convenience through a certain date, usually late in the school year. They receive an offer of acceptance or denial within 4-6 weeks.
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.
SAT (2) ACT (2) College Application Waivers (4) – only used
if you previously used an SAT or ACT waiver◦ Please check with the college to see if they accept
these waivers first!
Students must qualify by having proof of free/reduced lunch.
Waivers
Can be written for college admissions or scholarships
Must turn in a ‘Brag Sheet’ first
Recommendation Letters
All transcripts for in-state colleges are free if they are requested through www.cfnc.org.
Official transcripts for out-of state college admissions --http://connection.naviance.com/IndHSNC
Scholarships and NCAA Clearinghouse are free! Please request them at www.bigibelieve.com.
Please see the secretary in Student Services.
Requesting Transcripts
Please visit www.bigibelieve.com FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid – Must be
completed starting January 1st of the year you will be attending college.
www.fafsa.ed.gov Merit-based aid is usually awarded by colleges and private
sources for unique talents and achievement or for meeting other donor-specified qualification. Merit scholarships include academic, leadership, athletic, music, single parent and returning adult student awards.
Need-based aid – Eligibility for need-based aid is determined by an evaluation of your family's financial circumstances through completion of a need analysis application known as the FAFSA.
Scholarships/Financial Aid
Athletes should sign up in the spring of their Junior year.
Which courses count for Clearinghouse How GPAs/SAT/ACT scores are calculated. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so
ASAP.If you need help at school, please see
Mr. Ramadan or Mr. Kritzer in Student Services.
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
NCAA Clearinghouse
1. Don’t neglect your study habits!2. If you don’t have one, sign up for a college
savings account.3. Talk to your school counselors, teachers,
family members, and other trusted adults about your plans for college.
4. Create a file for the following documents: report cards, honors and awards, volunteer work, etc.
5. Find out about AP and other honors-level courses
Top 10 Tips for Juniors
6. Continue to be involved in campus and community activities.
7. Spend your summers volunteering and completing educational programs.
8. Take small steps toward independence. When you get to college, you’re on your own!
9. Always try your best. You may not get a 2nd chance.
10. Be responsible for your own success!
January 20th, 2015 at 6:00 pm in the Mall Area
FAFSA Night
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Q & A SessionCounselors will be available at the end to discuss any specific
questions.