Longleaf School of the Arts

Post-Secondary Planning Guide

For Rising Seniors

May 2016

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- CONTENTS

Student Resume Information ----------------------------------------- 3 Exploring Colleges Checklist ------------------------------------------ 5 What Admissions Offices Are Evaluating ---------------------------- 6 Standardized Test Information --------------------------------------- 6 College Visit Information ---------------------------------------------- 7 Questions to ask your Campus Guide--------------------------------- 8 NC College & University Admissions Statistics---------------------- 8 College Comparison Worksheet -------------------------------------- 10 Financial Aid Information --------------------------------------------- 11 Scholarship Process ---------------------------------------------------- 11 College Foundation of North Carolina ------------------------------ 13 Helpful Websites for College Planning ------------------------------ 14 NC Four Year Colleges & University web sites---------------------- 15 Community College and Technical Schools ------------------------ 17 Selective Service Registration and Military ------------------------ 19 NCAA Quick Tip Sheet-------------------------------------------------- 20

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STUDENT RESUME INFORMATION

The development of your student resume is an important step in planning for your future. You will use your student resume for many pursuits, including, but not limited to: after-school and summer employment, volunteer work, job shadowing and internships, college applications, and scholarship applications. Your counselor, teachers, and other adults may use your resume (during your senior year) to write recommendations and to help you with the scholarship process. Each senior is encouraged to have a resume and to share it with their counselor. Your resume should be in a format that best highlights your experience, education and interests. One possible resume format will include the following sections: Heading: Name, Address, Telephone, email Skills: Technical/Computer Skills, People Skills, Language Skills, Work Skills,

Certifications Education: Specialized classes or training, expected graduation from high school Experience: Volunteer and paid work, special projects you have completed Activities: School and community activities in which you have participated (include

dates, offices and awards) Honors/Awards: Recognition you have received for outstanding work or leadership Interests: Cover anything not in “Activities” References: At least two non-family persons who can say great things about you, your

character and your work To create an on-line resume, visit CFNC.org and click on the Student Planner tab. You will need to create a USERNAME to use the High School Planner feature.

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SAMPLE RESUME´ John E. Doe

2011 Happy Valley Lane Raleigh, N.C. 27601

(919) 123-4567 johnedoe@email.com

Activities and Leadership YMCA basketball (9, 10, 11, 12) Spanish Club (10, 11, 12) President (12); Vice-President (11) National Honor Society (12)

Church Youth Group (9, 10, 11, 12) Soloist in church Youth Choir (11, 12) Dance Class (9, 10, 11) Honors/Awards Dean’s List High Honor Roll (11) Honor Roll (9, 10) Community Service/Volunteer Activities Participant in “Run for the Cure” for breast cancer awareness (11) Vacation Bible School teacher (9, 10, 11) Volunteer with Raleigh Rescue Mission (10, 11) Other Interests and Experience Piano lessons (age 8-16) Recreational Soccer (age 7-17) Travel: England, Russia, Canada Work Experience

Remedy Diner (11) Marbles Museum (10, 11, 12)

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EXPLORING COLLEGES CHECKLIST Step One: Know yourself and your reasons for wanting to attend college

Identify your strengths and weaknesses Analyze your interests and values Analyze your reasons for attending college

o To achieve a personal goal o To increase your earning power o To prepare for a career and expand learning o For extracurricular activities and social life o Because of influence of family and friends

Step Two: Consider college characteristics

Majors and educational programs and unique opportunities within these programs Admission policy Location and size Costs and availability of financial aid College affiliation and accreditation Campus activities Academic reputation Room and Board options Job placement and Graduate School acceptance percentages

Step Three: List, compare and visit colleges

Compile information from several sources o College visits o College catalogs, bulletins, videos o College representatives and college fairs o Counselors and teachers o Parents, students and alumni o Directories and online information

Prepare a college comparison checklist (included in this book) Weigh advantages and disadvantages

Step Four: Apply for admission and observe deadlines

Narrow your choices to a list of four colleges (in the following fashion) o One college- “sure thing”- you are overqualified and will definitely be admitted o Two colleges- “realistic choices”– you meet the qualifications for admission o One college – “long shot” or “stretch” – you would really like to attend this

college, but you may have a lower GPA, SAT score or class rank than is required Review college admission test requirements (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Test, TOEFL) Know application fees and deadlines (early action, early decision, regular decision, etc.)

Submit application materials o Completed application for admission o Application fee o High school transcript (use CFNC beginning September 12th for all in state

requests; and submit LSA form for all out of state requests) o Recommendations (if requested/required) o Admissions test results

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What Do Admissions Offices Consider When Reviewing an Application?

Difficulty of course work selected relevant to what was offered (did you take the most challenging course load you could have?)

Grades (GPA both weighted & unweighted)

Class rank (Longleaf School of the Arts does not participate in class ranking; our students are not at a disadvantage in the admissions process because of this)

SAT and/or ACT scores

Extracurricular activities

Recommendations from counselor, teacher(s) or other(s)

Essay (not required by all schools)

Interview/Audition (not required by all schools/majors)

STANDARDIZED TEST INFORMATION

It’s important to check the college catalogs or websites of the schools to which you are applying to determine which standardized test(s) you need to take. The SAT measures critical reading, mathematics, and writing ability and is a test that predicts college performance. The ACT measures educational development in English, math, reading, science, and writing and is a test that predicts freshman year of college performance. Depending on your particular strengths and weaknesses, you may perform much better on one test than the other. Many students take both the SAT and the ACT – to figure out which test provides a better showcase for their abilities. Most colleges and universities will accept either test for admission, but always check to be sure. Students should take SAT and/or ACT tests at the end of the junior year and early in the fall of senior year. The SAT Subject Test measures performance in specific subjects. Some highly competitive colleges require SAT Subject Test tests for placement and/or admission; again, check each school to be certain. College Board advises that SAT Subject Test tests should be taken immediately upon completing the course, regardless of when the course was taken. NCSU and UNC-CH require the SAT Math Level 2 Subject Test, for placement, if no A.P. Calculus score can be provided before orientation.

Fall 2016 SAT dates Regular Registration Deadlines October 1st, 2016 Not yet available November 5th, 2016 Not yet available December 3rd, 2016 Not yet available Fall 2016 ACT Dates Regular Registration Deadlines September 10th, 2016 August 5th, 2016 October 22nd, 2016 September 16th, 2016

December 10th, 2016 November 4th, 2016 **Students with documented disabilities who currently receive test accommodations may qualify for accommodations on the SAT or ACT. Contract Ms. Hjalmeby for details. ** SAT and ACT fee Waivers are available for economically disadvantages students. Email Ms. Mosher to inquire about fee waivers a minimum of one week prior to the regular registration deadline.

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For more information and to register for SAT or SAT Subject Test go to: www.collegeboard.com For more information and to register for ACT go to: www.actstudent.org

COLLEGE VISIT INFORMATION

Perhaps the most influential factor in college selection is the campus visit. A visit allows you to get a feel for the campus and to see how you might feel living there for the next four years. It is tremendously important to visit the campus and see the students, meet professors, see the residence halls, etc. The best time to visit schools is when classes are in session. If you can’t visit during this time, remember that campuses are not the same in the summer or on breaks as they are when students are around, so keep that in mind when you visit. Don’t let weather or other such factors impact how your visit goes—remember that it will more than likely rain when you’re a student, so that is just a fact of life! To plan a campus visit, you should call the Admissions Office well in advance. Many colleges let you book your visit online and most require an RSVP to participate in a scheduled campus-wide open house event. The campus tour is a very important part of every campus visit. Be sure to ask questions about the academic rigor, social environment, extracurricular activities, class sizes, housing options, etc. A quick note about dress: be neat and comfortable, yet don’t create an issue with your appearance! Admissions officers do not expect you to wear a dress or a coat and tie—especially if it is 90 degrees outside! SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR VISIT

1. Spend the night in the dorm—not in a hotel—and sit in on some classes that interest you.

2. Pick up a copy of the school newspaper. 3. Read the course catalog and check out the list of faculty, their degrees, and the

courses they teach. Investigate your academic program by meeting with professors.

4. If you are interested in playing a sport, try to set up a meeting with a coach. The same goes with any activity.

5. Find out about the quality of the Career Services Office and find out what percentage of the colleges’ students graduate and are in graduate school or have jobs following graduation.

6. Talk with students. 7. Verify admission requirements and discuss your chances for successful admission. 8. Ask about scholarships and financial aid.

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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CAMPUS TOUR GUIDE

1. Who teaches your classes? Professors or Teaching Assistants? 2. How adequate is the library? Are you able to get the books you need when you

need them? 3. Tell me about housing. Are some dorms much better than others? Do many

students live off campus? 4. How competitive is the student body? 5. How accessible are professors? 6. What is the biggest issue on campus? 7. Are certain courses harder to get into? If so, which ones in particular? 8. What is the greatest shortcoming of this college? What do students complain

about? 9. Why did you choose this particular college? Do you still feel the same way about

it? 10. What kinds of students are most happy here? Least happy? 11. What is the Graduate School admission rate for your intended major? Job

placement rate? 12. Is there a good balance of academics, social life and extra curricular activities?

What do students do for fun? 13. What do students like most about the college? 14. Do students feel safe on campus? 15. Is there wireless compatibility on campus? Where?

NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STATS (Scores based on 2013 incoming freshman)

*=UNC System Universities.

College & University

SAT Critical Reading Range

SAT Math Range

ACT Range

GPA 3.75 or higher

GPA 3.5-3.74

GPA 3.0-3.49

GPA 2.0-2.99

*Appalachian State University 520-610 530-610 24-28 80% 10% 8% 2%

Barton College 410-500 430-520 18-22 11% 11% 29% 47% Belmont Abbey College 430-540 440-530 18-24 12% 16% 31% 41%

Bennett College 370-460 350-420 13-18 6% 6% 23% 64% Brevard College 420-520 430-530 18-22 7% 13% 31% 47%

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences 450-530 440-530 21-24 55% 10% 24% 11% Campbell University 410-640 410-650 16-26 56% 13% 21% 10%

Catawba College 420-540 430-550 18-23 - - 7% 73% Chowan College 360-430 340-440 14-17 2% 3% 16% 62%

Davidson College 630-730 600-710 29-33 73% 17% 10% 0% Duke University 670-760 690-790 31-34 - - - -

*East Carolina University 470-580 490-590 20-23 44% 18% 29% 9% *Elizabeth City State University 390-470 390-480 16-19 16% 13% 32% 39%

Elon University 560-660 560-660 25-29 61% 12% 21% 6% *Fayetteville State University 380-450 390-460 16-20 9% 8% 26% 56%

Gardner-Webb University 440-550 460-570 19-25 52% 14% 19% 15%

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College & University

SAT Critical Reading Range

SAT Math Range

ACT Range

GPA 3.75 or higher

GPA 3.5-3.74

GPA 3.0-3.49

GPA 2.0-2.99

Greensboro College 400-510 410-530 17-23 22% 13% 28% 37%

Guilford College 460-610 480-580 20-26 12% 17% 34% 36% High Point University 490-580 490-590 21-26 11% 13% 37% 38%

Johnson & Wales - - - 17% 12% 32% 39% Johnson C. Smith 390-470 370-450 15-19 13% 8% 24% 51%

Lees-McRae College 420-530 420-550 - 15% 13% 34% 38% Lenoir-Rhyne University 430-530 460-560 19-23 46% 17% 26% 11%

Livingstone College 330-410 320-400 - - - - - Mars Hill College 410-510 420-530 17-23 25% 12% 26% 37% Meredith College 460-570 470-570 20-25 12% 13% 32% 43% Methodist College 430-530 430-540 18-24 22% 10% 33% 35% Montreat College 400-550 420-530 17-24 17% 14% 33% 36%

Mount Olive College - - - - - - - *NC A&T State University 410-490 420-500 16-20 0% 3% 18% 78%

*NC Central University 400-470 400-480 16-19 12% 9% 32% 47% *NC School of the Arts 500-640 500-600 22-27 44% 24% 23% 9% *NC State University 560-640 590-680 26-30 98% 1% 1% - NC Wesleyan College 370-480 390-490 - 12% 7% 20% 59% Pfeiffer University 430-530 440-550 17-23 12% 16% 37% 35%

Queens University of Charlotte 470-560 470-580 21-26 40% 18% 28% 14% St. Andrews Presbyterian College 410-520 440-530 - 30% 15% 25% 28%

St. Augustine’s University - - - - - - - Salem College 510-630 490-590 21-27 48% 22% 24% 6%

Shaw University 330-410 320-410 13-16 0% 1% 8% 74% *UNC at Asheville 560-660 540-630 24-27 69% 18% 11% 2%

*UNC at Chapel Hill 590-700 610-710 26-31 97% 2% 1% 0% *UNC at Charlotte 490-570 510-600 21-25 57% 20% 21% 2%

*UNC at Greensboro 470-560 480-560 21-25 49% 19% 26% 6% *UNC at Pembroke - - - 26% 16% 33% 25%

*UNC at Wilmington 550-630 560-640 23-27 79% 13% 7% 1% Wake Forest University 600-700 630-720 28-31 - - - - Warren Wilson College 530-660 480-590 23-27 - - - -

*Western Carolina University 460-550 480-570 20-24 44% 19% 29% 8% William Peace University 410-520 400-510 16-21 18% 10% 21% 49%

Wingate University 440-550 470-570 19-24 19% 24% 39% 18% *Winston-Salem State University 400-470 420-480 16-19 - - - -

No colleges reported students who had below a 2.0 GPA

UNC System Universities require a 2.5 minimum GPA; 800 minimum SAT (Critical Reading & Math combined) score; 17 minimum ACT score.

Information gathered from: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org

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COLLEGE COMPARISON WORKSHEET

College Name

Location -distance from home

Expenses -tuition, room, board

-est. total budget -application fee, deposit

Size -enrollment

Environment -type of school

-setting (rural/urban) -size of nearest city

-coed/single-sex -religious affiliation

Admission Requirements

-deadlines -tests needed

-avg. GPA, rank, SAT -notification date

Academics -my major offered?

-accreditation -student-faculty ratio

-avg. class size

Financial Aid -deadlines

-school-specific form? -% receiving aid -scholarships?

Housing -guaranteed freshman

housing? -meal plan

Facilities -academic

-recreational -other

Activities -clubs, organizations

-Greek life -athletics/intramurals

-study abroad

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FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

TYPES OF AID

Grants – “gift” money that is given to the student, usually because of financial need Loans – money that must be paid back with interest College Work Study – money that the student earns through a campus job Scholarships – money that is awarded because a student is outstanding in some area

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID The Federal government mandated the creation and use of one form (FAFSA) to apply for federal financial aid. However, individual states and colleges may also require the completion of supplemental forms. Every college will specify which forms they require. Three forms are described below:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) All students applying for any federal financial aid must file this form. Beginning with the Class of 2017, the Federal Government is opening up the form earlier than the usual January 1st date. Students are advised to attend the LSA Financial Aid night to learn all the details. There is no absolute deadline for submitting the FAFSA but it’s best to complete the form no later than early March. Check with your college financial aid offices to see if they have their own priority deadline. The FAFSA is the only application students must complete to be considered for all federal financial aid including: Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Stafford Loans, Perkins Loans, Work-Study, PLUS loans, and other federal financial aid programs. Students will not be charged a fee when filing this form. When completing the FAFSA, student can send data to six colleges. If you wish, you can have the data sent to additional institutions, which can be accomplished by following instructions on the Student Aid Report (SAR). Aid applicants should expect to receive the SAR within 2 to 6 weeks following application. The SAR will inform you of your EFC (estimated family contribution). You may fill out the FASFA on-line and send it electronically; the website is www.fafsa.ed.gov.

THE SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS

There are a number of scholarship opportunities—the trick is finding which ones are applicable to your individual situation. Scholarships appear in the Student Services newsletter (weekly) as they become available, and on the Student Services calendar. Be forewarned—the application process for scholarships is often as detailed as applying for college and sometimes the rewards are not large. Keep applying for scholarships all year. The most important thing to remember is to never pay for a scholarship or for scholarship information. Individual colleges and universities also offer merit-based scholarship programs; check with your college for specific information and deadlines.

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Scholarship Search Tips: 1. Start early. 2. Contact the college financial aid/scholarship office. 3. Network: parents’ employers; your church; local sororities/fraternities; parents’

professional associations; local civic clubs 4. Utilize printed and on-line sources. 5. Be organized. 6. Be patient and persistent.

Examples of Scholarship Criteria:

Academic merit or good grades

Leadership activities

Community service

Extracurricular activities

Work experience

Honors and achievements

Financial need

Personal Statement Examples of Scholarship Essay Prompts: Describe a person or event that has had a significant impact on you. Describe a social problem of interest to you. What are your plans after graduation? Explain what motivates you to volunteer in your community. Explain why you need this scholarship. Write a statement giving your interests, life goals, ambitions and hopes. Scholarship Websites: http://bit.ly/1TOPOJv - LSA Student Services Calendar (Scholarships, College Open

Houses, Enrichment Opportunities) www.scholarshipplus.com/wake - Wake County Public School System on-line

scholarship guide (not all will be applicable to LSA students) www.fastweb.com - A free scholarship search engine

www.finaid.org - Comprehensive financial aid site with links to free scholarship search programs

www.collegeboard.com - Free on-line scholarship search service. Gives expected family contribution estimator

ncsu.www.edu - North Carolina State University scholarship search program www.collegenet.com - Scholarship search www.cfnc.org - Access to scholarships and college information www.ncseaa.edu - North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Scholarship

and grant programs in N.C. www.scholarshipcoach.com - Scholarship opportunities www.srnexpress.com - Scholarship search www.collegequest.com - Peterson’s guide to financial aid and scholarships

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COLLEGE FOUNDATION OF NORTH CAROLINA

RESOURCES

www.cfnc.org

“College Foundation of North Carolina is a non-profit partnership between Pathways of North Carolina, College Foundation Inc., and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. These organizations have broad expertise in helping students to prepare successfully for college and to find the best financial aid alternatives. Together, they provide a complete and comprehensive source of information - and real solutions - for students and their families.”

Log onto this website and you will find:

Career Center provides assessment tools, fastest growing career fields, and wide range of job possibilities based on results of individualized assessment. Student Planner helps you organize high school courses and activities to match up with admissions applications.

College Fair links to the websites of most North Carolina colleges and provides specific information on average SAT scores, GPA, and admissions requirements. Online Applications provides the opportunity to complete applications and financial aid documents for North Carolina colleges online and save time by completing information once. All LSA students must request transcripts to NC colleges/ universities through CFNC.

Paying for College gives you information and links about scholarships, grants, and loans.

College Savings Program provides information about college savings plans.

“CFNC: Helping you plan, apply, and pay for college.”

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HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR COLLEGE PLANNING

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDES

The College Board www.collegeboard.com Contains information on College Board testing, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. US News College Center http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm

College rankings and admissions and financial aid information. Mapping Your Future

www.mapping-your-future.org

Links to career assessments, college info, and scholarships Peterson’s www.petersons.com Search colleges by GPA, tuition, sports and more. Interest Inventories Match your interests/skills with vocational choices. www.CFNC.org www.nccareers.org

COLLEGE SEARCH SITES

The Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com

College View www.collegeview.com Information on colleges, scholarships, and careers.

FAFSA on the Web www.fafsa.ed.gov Application for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

FastWEB www.fastweb.com A free, searchable scholarship database.

College Foundation of North Carolina www.cfnc.org General information on the financial aid process. Apply directly to UNC-system schools; keep track of extracurricular activities; and much more

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NCAA www.ncaa.org Information for student athletes who plan to play in college.

www.collegelink.com www.petersons.com www.collegenet.com www.collegeapps.com www.collegeview.com www.xap.com

WEBSITES FOR NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Central website for the UNC system: www.ga.unc.edu

Appalachian State University www.appstate.edu East Carolina University www.ecu.edu Elizabeth City State University www.ecsu.edu Fayetteville State University www.uncfsu.edu NC A & T University www.ncat.edu NC Central University www.nccu.edu NC School of the Arts www.ncarts.edu NC State University www.ncsu.edu UNC Asheville www.unca.edu UNC Chapel Hill www.unc.edu UNC Charlotte www.uncc.edu UNC Greensboro www.uncg.edu UNC Pembroke www.uncp.edu UNC Wilmington www.uncw.edu Western Carolina University www.wcu.edu Winston-Salem State University www.wssu.edu

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Central website for North Carolina independent colleges/universities: www.ncicu.org. Barber-Scotia College www.b-sc.edu Barton College www.barton.edu Bennett College www.bennett.edu Belmont-Abbey College www.belmontabbeycollege.edu Brevard College www.brevard.edu Campbell University www.campbell.edu Catawba College www.catawba.edu Chowan College www.chowan.edu Davidson College www.davidson.edu Duke University www.duke.edu Elon University www.elon.edu Gardner-Webb University www.gardner-webb.edu Greensboro College www.gborocollege.edu Guilford College www.guilford.edu High Point University www.highpoint.edu Johnson C. Smith University www.jcsu.edu Lees-McRae College www.lmc.edu Lenior-Rhyne College www.lrc.edu Livingstone College www.livingstone.edu Louisburg College www.louisburg,edu Mars Hill College www.mhc.edu Meredith College www.meredith.edu Methodist College www.methodist.edu Montreat College www.montreat.edu Mount Olive College www.mountolivecollege.edu N.C. Wesleyan College www.ncwc.edu Peace College www.peace.edu Pfeiffer University www.pfeiffer.edu Queens College www.queens.edu St. Andrews Presbyterian College www.sapc.edu St. Augustine’s College www.st-aug.edu Salem College www.salem.edu Shaw University www.shawuniversity.edu Wake Forest University www.wfu.edu Warren Wilson College www.warren-wilson.edu Wingate University www.wingate.edu

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS A four-year college education is not for everyone. In fact, students can often best prepare for many of today’s high growth career fields by attending a community college or a technical school. Students attending one of these schools will not be required to complete all of the recommended college preparatory courses in high school. These students generally will not be required to take the SAT or the ACT. Students who prefer to study courses that relate directly to their career goals and/or students who enjoy a more hands-on approach to education might consider a community college or technical school as a post-secondary option. Students may also begin their education at a two-year college and later transfer to a four-year college to complete their bachelor’s degree, provided they take courses that will transfer.

WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMISSION INFORMATION

Wake Technical Community College and all North Carolina Community Colleges have an Open Door Policy. This policy provides for the admission of any person who has reached the age of 18 or has graduated from high school. They offer programs to all educational levels. There are Certificate Programs, Diploma Programs, and the Associate Degree Programs.

COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAM Two degrees are offered: Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.)

By enrolling in this program, you may complete course work equivalent to the general education requirements (freshman and sophomore years) for the bachelor's degree at a four-year school. *Any course work deficiencies MUST be made up at Wake Tech prior to transferring to the senior institution. Earning the A.A. or A.S. degree automatically fulfills the M.A.R. – the Minimum Admissions Requirements for a public 4-year university in North Carolina. The A.A. or A.S. is awarded upon successful completion of 64 semester credit hours, including the minimum in each of the areas indicated on the specific curriculum outlines.

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*High School students planning to begin their Bachelor’s degree at the community college before transferring to four-year college should take college preparatory classes in high school, if possible. *Wake Tech also offers the Associate’s Plus Program for College Transfer Students. This program allows College Transfer Students pursuing Associate’s degrees to also learn additional workplace skills by earning technical certificates; these certificates open doors to rewarding jobs and allow students to gain valuable work experience while going to college.

Wake Technical College

In the Fall of 2007, the new Northern Wake Campus for Wake tech opened. Classes offered for Continuing Education (non-credit) and for Curriculum Education (credit courses). Students seeking an Associate’s Degree will take Curriculum courses. The Northern Wake Campus also provides an Honors Program. The Honors Program will be open only to students seeking an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree in the College Transfer Program. *UNC Chapel Hill has a partnership with 3 local community colleges, including Wake Tech and Durham Tech. The “C-STEP” program guarantees junior transfer admission to Carolina to students who successfully earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree and successfully complete the college transfer program. For more information, go to www.admissionsunc.edu/CSTEP. Or go, to the community college website or speak with your high school counselor. *NCSU and Wake Tech also share a program called PAC (Partnership for Access to College). PAC students are guaranteed a smooth transition to NCSU after completing the WTCC college-transfer program.. To be eligible for admission to the PAC program, students must have completed at least one semester in the Wake Tech’s College/University Transfer curriculum, must have attempted a minimum of 12 credit hours, and must have a 3.0 GPA. Once accepted into the program, students will receive a joint letter of admission from the Undergraduate Admissions Office at NC State as well as the Wake Tech Admissions Office, and can begin to develop an Individualized Plan of work for their remaining semesters of education at Wake Tech. Students will have access to services and resources both at WTCC and NCSU. For more information, go to www.ncsu.edu and type “PAC” into the search box. *Questions about Admissions or Registration Call (919) 662-3464 *Questions about College Transfer Program Call (919) 662-3400

WEBSITES

Wake Tech www.waketech.edu N.C. Community College System www.ncccs.cc.nc.us

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SELECTIVE SERVICE http://www.sss.gov

Registering with Selective Service is possible via the Internet. All young men in the U.S.,with very few exceptions, are required to register with Selective Service within 30 days of turning 18. Registration is Federal law. It is also required in order to stay eligible for many Federal and State benefits, including student financial aid, job training, and jobs in the Executive Branch of the Federal government, such as jobs with the U.S. Postal Service. Failure to register is a felony.

REGISTRATION With access to the Internet, any young man can register by clicking on the “Register On-line Now” Icon at the Selective Service web site (www.sss.gov). Then, he enters in some basic information and within 30 seconds, he will receive a Selective Service number. Within about two weeks, he will receive an acknowledgment card in the mail. Registration forms are also available at any U.S. Post Office.

MILITARY SERVICES

Different Students interested in learning about military career options should research the branches and make contact with a recruiter to discuss options in detail.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an aptitude test to access an individual’s natural abilities and skills. The military branches require the ASVAB for entrance into the military. The Military Entrance Processing Service Center offers the ASVAB on a weekly basis. Contact your military recruiter to schedule an appointment. The ASVAB is an excellent tool to help determine your own natural abilities, which will in turn assist you in making an informed career choice whether you enlist in the military or not.

Air Force 873-9793 www.airforce.com Army 873-0797 www.army.com Army National Guard www.nationalguard.com Coast Guard 878-4303 www.uscg.mil Marines 872-9955 www.marines.com Navy 873-1456 www.navy.com

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NCAA QUICK TIP SHEET

The NCAA has established a central eligibility center to certify athletic eligibility to Division I and II institutions (Division III institutes do not require NCAA eligibility). Students, who intend to participate with or without a scholarship as a freshman in college, must register with and be certified as eligible by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center.

Student Athlete Action Plan Year by Year Grade 12

Take the SAT or ACT and have your scores sent to the NCAA eligibility center (Code is 9999)

Make sure the appropriate NCAA Approved Core courses to ensure you will remain eligible.

Have your final transcript sent to the NCAA in June. LSA students interested in having a transcript to the NCAA can do so free of charge through June of their senior year by submitting a completed transcript request form to the main office.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact your athletic coach.

It’s going to be a great senior year!