Student and Parent College Student and Parent College Information NightInformation Night

A warm welcome to the members of A warm welcome to the members of the Class of 2016 and their parents!the Class of 2016 and their parents!

Important People, Places and Important People, Places and NumbersNumbers

Counselor Email AddressCounselor Email Address Mrs. Lee (A-D) Mrs. Lee (A-D) dana.lee@wilsonschoolsnc.netdana.lee@wilsonschoolsnc.net Mrs. Lyndon (E-K) jeannie.lyndon@wilsonschoolsnc.net Mrs. Lyndon (E-K) jeannie.lyndon@wilsonschoolsnc.net Mrs. Rogers (L-R) Mrs. Rogers (L-R) debra.rogers@wilsonschoolsnc.netdebra.rogers@wilsonschoolsnc.net Mrs. Cox-Smith (S-Z) Mrs. Cox-Smith (S-Z) nukenya.coxsmith@wilsonschoolsnc.netnukenya.coxsmith@wilsonschoolsnc.net Ms. Taylor Price, College Counselor: taylor.price@wilsonschoolsnc.netMs. Taylor Price, College Counselor: taylor.price@wilsonschoolsnc.net Jean Hall, Career Development: jean.hall@wilsonschoolsnc.netJean Hall, Career Development: jean.hall@wilsonschoolsnc.net Mailing AddressMailing Address

500 Harrison Drive, Wilson, NC 27893500 Harrison Drive, Wilson, NC 27893 School Code 344368School Code 344368

Phone NumberPhone Number (252) 399-7905(252) 399-7905

Fax NumberFax Number (252) 399-1185(252) 399-1185

Be in the know! Fike Counseling Be in the know! Fike Counseling Web and Social Media Links.Web and Social Media Links.

http://fikehigh.nc.wch.schoolinsites.com/?http://fikehigh.nc.wch.schoolinsites.com/?PageName=%27Guidance%27PageName=%27Guidance%27

twitter.com/fikecounselingtwitter.com/fikecounseling twitter.com/Fike2Collegetwitter.com/Fike2College facebook.com/fikecounselingcenterfacebook.com/fikecounselingcenter fikefuture.blogspot.comfikefuture.blogspot.com

Senior year is here….Senior year is here….what do I do now?!?what do I do now?!?

Consider whether you are college, career or military bound.Consider whether you are college, career or military bound. If you are college bound, now is the time to put your best foot If you are college bound, now is the time to put your best foot

forward and get a game plan together.forward and get a game plan together. Do not procrastinate! Meet the Early Decision deadline unless Do not procrastinate! Meet the Early Decision deadline unless

you are hoping for a stronger set of test scoresyou are hoping for a stronger set of test scores Your application is the most important partYour application is the most important part SAT scores, teacher recommendations, and transcripts are SAT scores, teacher recommendations, and transcripts are

supplemental documentssupplemental documents

Deciding Where to ApplyDeciding Where to Apply

Web search and know the admitted student Web search and know the admitted student profile for your colleges of interestprofile for your colleges of interest

Visit campuses of interestVisit campuses of interest Tour during Open Houses scheduled by the Tour during Open Houses scheduled by the

College, or call and schedule a tour.College, or call and schedule a tour. Fike allows 2 College DaysFike allows 2 College Days

You must bring a note/letter signed by a College officialYou must bring a note/letter signed by a College official

Components of the applicationComponents of the application ApplicationApplication Test scoresTest scores

There are a few test optional schools.There are a few test optional schools. Some schools may require SAT subject tests.Some schools may require SAT subject tests.

Recommendation Letters (not always required)Recommendation Letters (not always required) Transcript (Fike and WCC, if applicable)Transcript (Fike and WCC, if applicable) Other items depending upon specific school Other items depending upon specific school

including interview, nomination, peer including interview, nomination, peer recommendation, CSS profile and writing recommendation, CSS profile and writing supplementsupplement

Early Decision VS. Early ActionEarly Decision VS. Early Action Early DecisionEarly Decision

Is Binding Is Binding and you must and you must attest to an attest to an

understanding of this.understanding of this. Earlier notification of Earlier notification of

college’s decisioncollege’s decision If you are accepted, you If you are accepted, you

agree to withdraw agree to withdraw pending applications.pending applications.

Early ActionEarly Action The school will act early The school will act early

on your application and on your application and you will receive earlier you will receive earlier notification from the notification from the school. school.

Is not BindingIs not Binding May increase the May increase the

likelihood of being likelihood of being offered Honors programsoffered Honors programs

YES! Apply Early!!!! Students who submit their applications by the first deadline are more often admitted than those students who wait until a final deadline. You will also know sooner if you need to take action on a plan B.

Completing a College ApplicationCompleting a College ApplicationCFNC vs. Common AppCFNC vs. Common App

CFNCCFNC www.cfnc.orgwww.cfnc.org All NC schools are All NC schools are

representedrepresented You can send your You can send your

transcript through their transcript through their transcript manager transcript manager featurefeature

Scholarship search toolScholarship search tool

Common AppCommon App www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org Counselor uploads Counselor uploads

transcripttranscript Teacher rec. emailedTeacher rec. emailed NC State, UNC-A, NC State, UNC-A,

UNC-CH, UNC-W are UNC-CH, UNC-W are the NC University the NC University System schools which System schools which use Common APPuse Common APP

CFNC College Application WeekCFNC College Application Week November 2-November 6November 2-November 6 We will have Admissions Counselors, CFNC We will have Admissions Counselors, CFNC

and your Counselors in the Media Center to and your Counselors in the Media Center to assist you with completing online applications.assist you with completing online applications.

Many Private Colleges will waive their Many Private Colleges will waive their application fee during this week. Take application fee during this week. Take advantage of this opportunity.advantage of this opportunity.

Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation Should be from someone who can speak about your Should be from someone who can speak about your

specific skills and attributes.specific skills and attributes. Provide the person with a resume highlighting your Provide the person with a resume highlighting your

accolades for which you are most proud.accolades for which you are most proud. Give the person at LEAST one week to write the Give the person at LEAST one week to write the

letter.letter. Be sure to enter the correct contact info for your Be sure to enter the correct contact info for your

recommenderrecommender Write a thank you note to your recommender, just as Write a thank you note to your recommender, just as

a matter of professional etiquettea matter of professional etiquette

EssaysEssays This is a This is a very importantvery important component of your component of your

application.application. This is your opportunity to speak directly to This is your opportunity to speak directly to

the admissions staff and explain why you are a the admissions staff and explain why you are a good fit for their institution.good fit for their institution.

Spell check, grammar check and have Spell check, grammar check and have someone review your essay before submitting.someone review your essay before submitting.

Scores, scores, scores….Scores, scores, scores…. ACT/SAT scores may be sent directly to the college ACT/SAT scores may be sent directly to the college

of your choice by logging into your testing account.of your choice by logging into your testing account. SAT: www.collegeboard.com SAT: www.collegeboard.com $11.25 per score sent, can include multiple test dates$11.25 per score sent, can include multiple test dates ACT: www.act.orgACT: www.act.org $12 per score sent, separate score reports sent for each test $12 per score sent, separate score reports sent for each test

datedate Remember! You can send your scores to 4 colleges Remember! You can send your scores to 4 colleges

for free when you are completing your registration. for free when you are completing your registration. You have a few days after you take the test to make You have a few days after you take the test to make changes.changes.

If you tested with a fee waiver, you can also send a If you tested with a fee waiver, you can also send a certain number of score reports at no cost.certain number of score reports at no cost.

How do I register for the ACT or How do I register for the ACT or SAT Test? How do I send scores?SAT Test? How do I send scores?

http://www.actstudent.orghttp://www.actstudent.org https://sat.collegeboard.org/homehttps://sat.collegeboard.org/home

SAT VS. ACTSAT VS. ACT Average score for the SAT:Average score for the SAT:

Math: 500Math: 500 Critical Reading: 500Critical Reading: 500

Writing: 488Writing: 488 Essay is scored on a scale Essay is scored on a scale

between 2-12between 2-12 You should check if an SAT You should check if an SAT

II test is required.II test is required. Average ACT Score:Average ACT Score:

Composite: 22Composite: 22 English: 21English: 21

Math: 22Math: 22 Reading: 22Reading: 22 Science: 21Science: 21

SATSAT Test DateTest Date Registration DeadlineRegistration Deadline Oct. 3Oct. 3 Sept. 3 Sept. 3 Nov. 7 Nov. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 9 Dec. 5 Dec. 5 Nov. 5 Nov. 5 Jan. 23 Jan. 23 Dec. 28 Dec. 28 March 5 March 5 Feb. 5 Feb. 5 May 7May 7 April 8 April 8 June 4 June 4 May 5May 5 ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Oct. 24 Sept. 18 Dec. 12 Nov. 6 Feb. 6 Jan. 8 April 9 March 4 June 11 May 6

Which scores should I send?Which scores should I send?

Superscore, Get it!Superscore, Get it! When you apply to Colleges or for Scholarships, When you apply to Colleges or for Scholarships,

include all test scores; unless you scored lower in all include all test scores; unless you scored lower in all sections of 1 exam session sections of 1 exam session

Scores are not averagedScores are not averaged Your best score is calculated by adding the highest Your best score is calculated by adding the highest

score from each section from any testing session.score from each section from any testing session. This is your Superscore!This is your Superscore!

Supersc

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=1770

NC Public College/University NC Public College/University OptionsOptions

Check out your info packet for a complete list of NC Colleges, their admitted student profiles and

their admissions deadlines!

MinimumMinimum UNC System Admission UNC System Admission StandardsStandards

Check out admitted student profile information for any college in the nation at https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search . Students attending competitive colleges do typically have a higher overall GPA and Test scores than the UNC minimum admission standards.

Student AthletesStudent Athletes You should register with the NCAA You should register with the NCAA

Clearinghouse if you have not done so already.Clearinghouse if you have not done so already. www.eligibiltycenter.orgwww.eligibiltycenter.org $65 fee (waivers are available)$65 fee (waivers are available)

Senior ConferencesSenior Conferences Senior conferences will begin next week and Senior conferences will begin next week and

will continue until approximately the end of will continue until approximately the end of October. October. Topics CoveredTopics Covered

Current GPA, Class Rank, College Application Process, Current GPA, Class Rank, College Application Process, students plans for after graduation; college, work, students plans for after graduation; college, work, military, SAT/ACT scores, scholarships, FAFSA, military, SAT/ACT scores, scholarships, FAFSA, College Fair, and all other questions.College Fair, and all other questions.

Recommended to follow up with your counselor, Recommended to follow up with your counselor, Ms. Price and Mrs. Hall for additional questions.Ms. Price and Mrs. Hall for additional questions.

Scholarships and Financial AidScholarships and Financial Aid Scholarship SearchesScholarship Searches

www.cfnc.orgwww.cfnc.org www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com www.scholarships.comwww.scholarships.com Local scholarship applications Local scholarship applications

are available in the Counseling are available in the Counseling CenterCenter

Churches, Civic groups, Churches, Civic groups, organizations in the organizations in the community, activities in which community, activities in which you participate, or illnesses you you participate, or illnesses you have suffered may all offer an have suffered may all offer an opportunity for scholarship. opportunity for scholarship.

Financial AidFinancial Aid FAFSA – FAFSA – www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov

Scholarships Scholarships GrantsGrants Work StudyWork Study LoansLoans

Information is gathered from Information is gathered from your parent’s taxes. your parent’s taxes. ..

Contact the colleges you are Contact the colleges you are interested in to find out about interested in to find out about Financial Aid that is offered at Financial Aid that is offered at that institution.that institution.

FAFSA DayFAFSA Day February 20, 2016February 20, 2016 This is a FREE service to help students and This is a FREE service to help students and

their families complete Financial Aid their families complete Financial Aid ApplicationApplication

Locations are available in every NC CountyLocations are available in every NC County To participate, register at To participate, register at

www.cfnc.org/fafsadaywww.cfnc.org/fafsaday You must register to reserve a spotYou must register to reserve a spot

Protect Your Digital ProfileProtect Your Digital Profile Your email addressYour email address

Is it professional?Is it professional? Schools research your status on social mediaSchools research your status on social media

What pictures have you posted or been tagged in What pictures have you posted or been tagged in on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other Social on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other Social Media platforms?Media platforms?

Be careful what you share, this information can be Be careful what you share, this information can be used by colleges against you when it comes to a used by colleges against you when it comes to a decision about your college application.decision about your college application.

Congratulations! You’ve been Congratulations! You’ve been Accepted, now what?Accepted, now what?

Send an enrollment deposit Send an enrollment deposit by May 1by May 1stst

Keep your grades up and Keep your grades up and your record cleanyour record clean

LET YOUR COUNSELOR LET YOUR COUNSELOR KNOW! We love to hear KNOW! We love to hear your good news. If you your good news. If you aren’t too shy, we would aren’t too shy, we would love to share the good news love to share the good news with our Fike community as with our Fike community as well.well.

Deferred decision….Deferred decision….What do I do?What do I do?

If you receive a decision from a If you receive a decision from a college that you do not college that you do not understand, call them. The understand, call them. The college may be able to offer college may be able to offer advice or give you specific advice or give you specific guidance on your next steps.guidance on your next steps.

Do you have special Do you have special circumstances that you did not circumstances that you did not make anyone aware of at the make anyone aware of at the time of application?time of application?

Send a letter to the director of Send a letter to the director of admissions (you personally)admissions (you personally)

Have a great plan B that you Have a great plan B that you are willing to live with.are willing to live with.

No one school is the end all be No one school is the end all be all. You have options.all. You have options.

Look into transfer programs or Look into transfer programs or other colleges that offer the other colleges that offer the major you are most interested.major you are most interested.

Keep your grades strong and Keep your grades strong and send your mid-year transcript send your mid-year transcript and any additional test scores.and any additional test scores.

A deferral means that the school wants to look at their entire pool of applicants or at your fall semester grades before making a decision.

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