Welcome

Class of 2013!

Overview

Graduation Requirements

Star Groups (homeroom)Additional InformationCollege KnowledgePaying For CollegeGetting It Done

* Occupational

* Future Ready Core

NC Graduation and Course of Study Requirements

Occupational Prep

English I, II, III, IV Math I, II, III Science I, II Social Studies I, II Health/PE Career Prep (6 credits) Four Vocational Courses Six Electives Work hours (school, volunteer, paid)

TOTAL = 28 CREDITS

Future Ready Core

English I, II, III, IV Algebra I, Geo & Alg II and a math beyond Alg. II

(Discrete Math, Adv. Funct, Pre-Cal, AP Cal,

AP Statistics) A Physical Science, Biology, Earth Science Civics/Economics, World History, US History Health/PE 6 credits:

2 elective credits of any combination from: CTE, Arts Education, or World Languages

4 elective credits (strongly recommended) in a four course concentration from: CTE, ROTC, Arts Education, Other subject

Eleven Electives TOTAL = 28 CREDITS

Senior picture/yearbook info.

Mark your calendars...Fall Sports pictures will on Wednesday of this week.

Yearbook and Senior ad forms have already been mailed and sent home. The deadline for discounted yearbook and/or senior pages is Sept. 17th.

If you have any questions about pictures or yearbooks, see Mrs. Westmoreland in room 302.

Star Groups and Announcements:

Every three weeks for progress reports:- Dates for this semester: Sept. 24, Oct. 16, Nov. 7,

Dec. 4, and Jan. 3 Newsletters (emailed to GAGGLE account) and

other handouts given out from Mrs. Murray Information on Invitations & Class Rings (packets

will be handed out Oct. 16th – orders are due on Oct.

25th during lunch) & Caps/Gowns (packets will be handed out Jan. 29th – orders are due on Feb. 6th during

lunch) MUST BE IN STARGROUP OR YOU WILL

MISS STUFF!!!

Additional Information

College Code = 342-460College Day for seniors College Night = September 20, 2012 6-8 pm

@ CVCC Tarlton ComplexNCAA Clearinghouse-

www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org Voter Registration & Selective ServiceSenior information on board in Guidance

lobby Armed forces and college visits at lunch

Transcripts = free to students – MHS will mail the final transcript and

scholarship nominations only

College KnowledgeTypes of Colleges

2-year vs. 4-year Public vs. Private Single Sex vs. Coed Religious Affiliations Liberal Arts

Types of Colleges

Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements

Two year

Degrees offered: Associates

Provides: A way to ease into college / take general college classes for credit.Typically have agreements with four year colleges to transfer credits.

Typically around $1,500year

Nursing programs can cost under $5,000.00

Open-door admission policy

No SAT or ACT

Types of Colleges

Type Description Tuition Admission Requirements

Four year

Degrees offered: Bachelors and beyond

Provides: A well-rounded college experience that includes an academic area of study.

State: Typically under $19,000year

Private: Typically more than $28,000year

SAT or ACTGPAClass rankEssayExtracurricular

activitiesLetters of recommendatio

nTranscripts

About College Admission Tests

ACT (American College Test) Given at MHS in Dec. www.act.org March test is not on transcript – send scores if not

one of the four designated when taken Predominantly used by schools in middle-U.S.

states Consists of four tests: English, Math, Reading,

Science, and Writing Writing component is optional Top composite score is 36

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) Given at LRU every time www.collegeboard.com Predominantly used by east and west coast schools Consists of three tests: Verbal, Math, Writing Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800

What information do college admission officers review?

•Grades / Overall grade point average (GPA)•Class rank•SAT/ACT Test Score•Strength of high school course selections•Courses in progress Junior and Senior year•Essay•Teacher / counselor recommendations•Personal accomplishments

Average Freshman ACT/SAT and GPA

College GPA Critical Reading

Math ACT

UNC – Greensboro 3.68 460-560 460-570 19-23

Lenoir-Rhyne 3.59 510 510 21-23

Appalachian 3.92 510-610 530-610 21-27

Western Carolina 3.61 470-560 480-570 19-24

East Carolina 3.65 460-550 490-570 20-24

UNC-Chapel Hill 4.5 590-700 610-710 27-31

UNC-Wilmington 3.78 540-620 550-620 22-26

NC State 4.28 530-620 560-660 23-28

How Are We Going to Pay for It?

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for

Federal Student Aid) After Jan. 2013 and

before the end of March 2013

Grants Free money and financial

need is the key factor

Loans Federal student loans

often with lower interest rates and postponement of

payment options (FAFSA results)

Private Loans

Scholarships Need-Based Academic Athletic Ethnic Employee’s child Religious Denomination

Work Study Programs Students work for money on or off-campus to pay for college expenses. Usually coordinated through the college.

**We strongly discourage paying any money towards information **We strongly discourage paying any money towards information about scholarships or chances for Scholarships.**about scholarships or chances for Scholarships.**

How do I get Financial Aid to Help?

First Step in the Process:

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

www.fafsa.ed.gov

What do you need to know for this:

Estimated Family Contribution-previous year tax return and other income information

Assets

Family Size

Number of students in college

Internet Resources Maiden High Counseling

-http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/MaidenHigh/Counseling

Scholarships- www.Fastweb.com & www.GoCollege.com

College Applications- College Foundation of NC - www.cfnc.org (NC colleges only)- College Board www.collegeboard.com

At these websites, you can do a “college search” for information about a specific school, or you can use

a “matching assistant” to find colleges that match your preferences.

Entrance Tests- ACT – www.act.org- SAT – www.collegeboard.com

Next Steps

Take the SAT at least twice(once the junior year and once in Oct. of the senior year) OR ACT (only if not taken serious last March)

Apply to the college / community college of choice by Nov. 1st for early decision admissions (others complete at least one application by Thanksgiving)

Apply for scholarships: check the scholarship page & Mrs. Murray (every 3 weeks on day of Stargroup)

Notify Mrs. Murray of acceptances and scholarships awarded

Financial Aid – on senior newsletter / FAFSA (don’t fill out until Jan.) Questions??? Ask Mrs. Teague

Getting It DoneSenior Year Snapshot

Fall Work on & complete college

applications – COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY (Nov. 14)

Take 2nd round of SAT/ACT Winter

Complete FAFSA form Spring

Receive financial aid packages Make final decision about where to

go

Catawba Valley Community College will be hosting

FAFSA Day February 2013

*You take your W2s and tax forms with you. A person from CFNC will be there

to help you fill out the form and answer all your questions.

* You must register on the CVCC website (www.cvcc.edu)

If you want to attend – register after Oct. 15th

FAFSA Day

GRADUATION =

MAY 24, 2013@ 4:30 PM

CVCCTarlton Complex

Please contact the counseling department

with any questions or concerns. We will be glad to help in any way we

can.

Questions???