WELCOME TO PHS COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT October 11, 2016

What colleges are looking for Minimum GPA 2.5 + UNC minimum course req’s. Rigor SAT/ACT Scores Proven Leadership Community Service Extra-Curricular Activities Use freshmen profile available on individual college websites to see info regarding academic status of freshmen class

Sample Freshmen Profile UNC-Chapel Hill Fall 2015 Class profile First-Year Students Admission 31,953 applied 9,510 admitted (30% of all students applying; 52% of NC applicants; 19% of out-of-state applicants) 4,076 enrolled (43% of all students admitted; 60% of NC admits; 21% of out-of-state admits) Academics 1st in high-school class 8% (of those whose schools reported rank) 1st or 2nd in high-school class 14% Top 10% of high-school class 77% 25th-75th percentiles* (Middle 50 percent) —SAT Critical Reading 600-710 —SAT Math 620-720 —SAT Writing 590-700 —ACT Composite 28-33

SAT Register for the SAT on www.collegeboard.org Dates: Procedures: Dec. 3rd, Jan. 21st , March 11th at PHS Procedures: Must submit photo when registering Must bring photo I.D. and admission ticket to test site The redesigned SAT was launched in March 2016 For more information go to: collegeboard.org and click on the “New SAT” tab 2016 College Board partnered with Khan Academy with FREE SAT Prep for all Students.

SAT (continued) 4 free score reports can be sent to the colleges/universities of your choice during the registration process Additional scores can be sent to colleges from collegeboard.org for $11.25 per report Super scoring SSD Fee waivers

ACT Register at www.actstudent.org 4 free score reports can be sent to the colleges/universities of your choice Additional reports can be sent to colleges from actstudent.org for $12 Administered at Richmond Sr., Lee Sr. and O’Neal High Schools ACT Dates: Dec. 10th, Feb. 11th, April 8th, June 10th Juniors will take in Feb. 28th 2016 Fee waivers

Applying to colleges Apply to colleges using: Deadlines: CFNC.org Common Application Individual college website Deadlines: Early decision Early action Single choice early action (highly selective schools) Regular decision

Applying to colleges (con.t) College Board recommends that students apply to 4 colleges: 1 “reach” school, 2 “good fit” schools, and 1 “safe” school Recommendations Ask in advance (2 week minimum) Ask those who know you well and can give personalized recommendations Provide a resume to recommenders College Application Week November 14th – 18th, 2016 CFNC.org

Sandhills Community College (CCP PROGRAM) Allows Jrs./Srs. to take college credit courses that also count for high school credit Application Required Minimum 3.0 High School GPA Test Requirements http://www.sandhills.edu/programs/high- school/ccp.php

Reasons to Consider Cost Entrance Requirements Transfer Options 2 Year Vs. 4 Year Reasons to Consider Cost Entrance Requirements Transfer Options Maturity Program Offerings Class Size Athletics Flexible Scheduling Location

NCAA Eligibility Center WHO? Any student/athlete considering a Division I or II School http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA. jsp Request transcript from Ms. Carter, Registrar, after junior year Send scores from ACT/SAT directly to NCAA

Transcripts Submit transcript electronically on CFNC.org for NC schools OR see Mrs. Carter, Registrar, in Guidance for a transcript request form List colleges and scholarships where you would like your transcripts sent Pick up official transcripts the next day and mail them to the colleges Exceptions If a college has a counselor form ask your counselor to prepare transcripts and counselor form If your student took Sandhills Community College classes in high school he/she will need to request a transcript from Sandhills once class is finished in order to receive college credit. PHS transcript lists Sandhills classes and can be used for college admission purposes.

Scholarships PHS Scholarship Website www.ncmcs.org/pchs Guidance National Scholarships: can search using 2-3 national websites (see list of helpful websites) State Scholarships: can be searched through CFNC Local Scholarships: announced at school and on PHS website Institutional Scholarships: see individual school website Twitter: @PHS _Scholarship

Financial Aid Types of Financial Aid: Grants, Loans, Work-Study, Scholarships Completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov Apply for a student PIN and a parent PIN Can begin FAFSA on October 1st of each year Need personal info, tax returns, and financial info Awards package from colleges Consolidated Financial Aid Workshop: November 3rd, 2016 at Sandhills Community College’s Stone Hall room 111 at 5:30pm. The SCC Financial Aid office offers personal assistance in completing the FAFSA by appointment only.  Please contact 910-695-3743 to schedule your appointment CSS Profile

Helpful Websites National scholarship websites: -www.fastweb.com -www.collegeboard.org -www.scholarships360.org www.northcarolina.edu www.todaysmilitary.com www.mymajors.com www.myfuture.com www.cfnc.org www.careeronestop.org www.finaid.org www.studentaid.ed.gov

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