Cary High School

Senior Parent Information NightSeptember 18, 2014

Senior Counselors

Ms. Strader10th—12th grades, A through G

Senior Counselors

Mrs. Bowers10th—12th grades, H through O

Senior Counselors

Mr. Young10th—12th grades, P through Z

Dean of Student Services

Mr. JohnsonTemporary counselor for Seniors

P through Z

IMPORTANT DATES AND LINKS

Cary HS Student Services Weebly Site

@caryhscounselor

#impseniors2015

Please Refer to Handout Please Refer to Handout

How many credits are needed for GRADUATION???

TOTAL =

26 credits to graduate from Cary High School

Graduation Requirements (Pg 5)

Future Ready Course of study 4 Math (1 Past Algebra II/Common Core Math 3) 4 English 3 Social Studies: World History, Civics & Economics, US History 3 Science: Earth or an Environmental Science, Biology, and a

Physical Science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics) 1 Healthful Living 2 Elective credits (World Languages, CTE, or Fine Arts) 9 Electives

WCPSS College Fair (Pg 10)

Sunday, September 21, 2014 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. NC State University: McKimmon Center

Over 100 colleges will attend to discuss college admission with local high school juniors and seniors

 Information Sessions Also Included Financial Aid Sessions

• Times: 2:45 & 3:45 Preparing for College Sessions

• Times: 2:30 & 3:30 Admission and parking are free

www.cfnc.org (Pg 3)

Online Applications Student Career Matchmaking Assistant Virtual College Tour Research all North Carolina schools

www.collegeboard.org (Pg 3, 6, & 7)

Register for the SAT Create a My College Quick Start account

for free individualized SAT practice Use Big Future to find colleges, explore

majors, and plan how to pay Free practice for the ACCUPLACER Request additional score reports

www.actstudent.orgRegister for the ACTFree practice for the ACTReceive and send your ACT

scores online

(Pg 3, 6, & 7)

Fee Waivers If student is eligible, fee waivers

are available for both SAT and ACT.

Eligibility form can be picked up in Student Services.

If waiver is used for SAT during Senior year, student also qualifies for up to 4 college application fee waivers as well.

Students with Disabilities

Please see handout on page 8.

Wake Tech (Pg 3, 6) Earn an Associates Degree or Certificate

or enter into their College Transfer Program

Accuplacer Test-Everyone must take for placement into classes. Certain ACT/SAT scores may waive the test; see counselor or contact Wake Tech for more details.

Remember to apply early to secure a spot!

Career Development (Pg 10)

See our Career Development Coordinator, Ms. Lisa Williams, to inquire about:Job ShadowingInternships

Contact at lwwilliams@wcpss.net

Military (Pg 6)

Recruiters visit CHS throughout the year

Military offers many educational opportunities

How to pay for college???

Scholarships & Financial Aid THE Cary HS website Cary HS Student Services website WCPSS Scholarship Plus

(www.scholarshipplus.com/wake) Individual college/university financial aid website Financial Aid Counselor: Ms. Busby

Weekly starting November 1st

Students and parents can sign up for appointments in Student Services

January 1st is the first day to complete the FAFSA

Senior Conferences

Please don’t forget to sign up in Student Services for a Senior Conference!

They will run from September 15th—October 3rd.Check your high school graduation

credits and transcriptTime to answer college questions

Transcript requests (Pg 4)

Please refer to page 4 of your Senior packet on how to request transcripts for in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities.

• You (not your counselor) are responsible for sending your transcript electronically.

Please don’t wait until the application deadline to submit your request!

Some colleges may require students to upload a copy of their transcript.

Where Do You Stand? (Pg 9) 2014-15 NC College and University Rising Freshmen Class Profile Information Public Universities Avg Weighted GPA Avg SAT (w/o Writing) Avg ACT Location

Appalachian State 4.12 1160 26 Boone East Carolina University 3.2 1080 23 Greenville Elizabeth City State University 3.90 867 18 Elizabeth City Fayetteville State University 2.95 840 18 Fayetteville NC A&T State University 3.40 930 18 Greensboro NC Central University 2.5 800 17 Durham NC State University 4.41 1248 28 Raleigh UNC Asheville 4.00 1200 26 Asheville UNC Chapel Hill 4.53 1300 31 Chapel Hill UNC Charlotte 3.95 1052 24 Charlotte UNC Greensboro 3.74 1065 24 Greensboro UNC Pembroke 3.56 927 19 Pembroke UNC Wilmington 4.05 1190 26 Wilmington UNC School of the Arts 1100 22 Winston Salem Western Carolina University 3.67 1039 22 Cullowhee Winston Salem State University 3.01 900 Winston Salem Private Universities Avg Weighted GPA Avg SAT Avg ACT Location Barton College 3.04 890 19 Wilson Belmont Abbey 3.11 972 21 Charlotte Bennett College for Women 2.61 774 17 Greensboro Brevard College 3.34 500 21 Brevard Cabarrus College of Health Sciences 3.34 995 22 Concord Campbell University 3.40 1002 22 Buies Creek Catawba College 3.40 1125 22 Salisbury Chowan University 2.64 788 16 Murfreesboro Davidson College 4.10 1395 32 Davidson Duke University 1485 33 Durham Elon University 4.0 1225 27 Elon Gardner-Webb University 3.72 1015 22 Boiling Springs Greensboro College 3.28 920 19 Greensboro Guilford College 3.23 1140 24 Greensboro High Point University 3.73 1100 24 High Point Johnson C. Smith University 3.00 860 18 Charlotte Lees-McRae College 3.20 955 Banner Elk Lenior-Rhyne University 3.42 960 21 Hickory Livingstone College 3.7 1080 15 Salisbury Mars Hill College 2.55 950 20 Mars Hill Meredith College 3.10 1024 21 Raleigh Methodist University 3.44 983 21 Fayetteville Montreat College 3.00 1070 22 Montreat Mount Olive College 3.36 900 19 Mt. Olive North Carolina Wesleyan College 2.30 909 17 Rocky Mount Pfeiffer University 3.48 945 21 Misenheimer Queens University of Charlotte 3.50 1050 22 Charlotte St. Andrews University 3.00 990 18 Laurinburg Saint Augustine's College 2.40 822 15 Raleigh Salem College 3.70 1126 24 Winston Salem Shaw University 2.35 14 Raleigh Wake Forest University 27-31 Winston Salem Warren Wilson College 3.49 1160 25 Asheville William Peace University 3.20 937 20 Raleigh Wingate University 3.60 1012 22 Wingate

General Tips for College Admission

Check academic requirements for admissionMinimum GPA?Required courses? (fine arts, etc.)

Make sure the STUDENT completes the application (not the parent)

Determine if additional materials are needed (teacher recommendation form, counselor form, etc.)

When To Apply

• Check college admissions deadlines• Some colleges may give preference to early

applicants; check with your colleges of interest

• Many colleges will consider students for certain merit scholarships if they apply by the first or second deadline

• Receiving a decision before March is ideal for most students

Admissions Terminology Early Decision: usually binding (you must attend the

college if you are admitted) Early Admission: allows you to receive a decision

more quickly Rolling Admission: the college accepts applications

throughout the year Deferral: the college needs more information (first

semester grades, test scores, etc.) before an admissions decision can be made

Wait List: the student will be admitted IF there is room remaining in the freshman class

Denial

www.commonapp.org Online applications

NC Member Colleges & Universities • Davidson College

• Duke University

• Guilford College

• High Point University

• Meredith College

• Salem College

• UNC Asheville

• UNC Chapel Hill

• UNC Wilmington

• Wake Forest University

• Warren Wilson College

Recommendations (Pgs 13-15)

Recommendation packetUpdated resume

• Honors• Activities• Community service

Student Brag SheetParent response form***Counselors will NOT begin your

recommendation until we receive these forms!***

Contacting Your Counselor

We love email!

Students are encouraged to see us during SMART Lunch, before or after school, or during class WITH a pass.

And now…

Mr. Bryant has exciting news to share!