C LASS OF 2014 EFHS Student Services September 2013

August 26, 2013 – June 14, School Days of Success

Ms. Beeson (A - C) Ms. Gallup (D - Hi) Mrs. Sherman (Ho - Ma) Ms. Shropshire (Mc – Ri) Mrs. Wyshner (Ro – T) Mrs. Hubbard (U-Z) Support Staff Mrs. Cobb – Guidance Clerk Mrs. Brabender - Registrar

Post Secondary Plan 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 3 Social Studies 21 Credits J UNE 14, 2014

4 year college/university – 43 % of the C/O 2013 (e.g. Wake Forest, UNC Charlotte, Catawba) 2 year college/trade school – 36% of the C/O 2013 (e.g. Forsyth Tech, Leon’s Beauty School, Nascar Automotive programs) Military/Work/Other – 21% of the C/O 2013

ASVAB is required for entrance and job placement Military representatives are on campus weekly Army MarinesNavy

School Specific Applications Common Applications ( College Foundation of North Carolina ( CFNC College Application Week – November 18 – 23 Admissions Criteria

EFHS CEEB Code –Register for SAT at –Register for ACT at –Students whose first language is not English may choose to take the TOEFL to supplement or replace SAT/ACT (dependent on college); register at –Scores should be sent directly to colleges/scholarship organizations/NCAA Clearinghouse

3 Sections Critical Reading Math Writing (Specific schools choose to use for placement, to assess writing level, or admission) Scored 200 – test dates in Senior brochure Community Colleges use for placement or students can choose to take the College Placement Test at the community college

English Reading Math Science Writing Composite Score Scored 0 – test information in Senior brochure Community Colleges use for placement or students can choose to take the College Placement Test at the community college

Mrs. Hubbard to be added to listserv Mrs. Hubbard to be added to listserv Start searching NOW and dedicate time to this “part-time job”Start searching NOW and dedicate time to this “part-time job” EFHS Scholarship Newsletter updated biweekly and posted on Guidance pageEFHS Scholarship Newsletter updated biweekly and posted on Guidance page Use FREE online search engines like etc.)Use FREE online search engines like etc.) Create an account with the Winston-Salem Foundation ( an account with the Winston-Salem Foundation ( Most scholarship organizations direct students to an online application; any hard copies of applications are located in file cabinet in Guidance (scholarship drawer)Most scholarship organizations direct students to an online application; any hard copies of applications are located in file cabinet in Guidance (scholarship drawer) Meet deadlines!Meet deadlines!

REQUEST PIN NOW so you are prepared to begin working on the FAFSA January 1, 2014 – the first date the application is available - web address in Senior brochurewww.fafsa.ed.gov Must complete FAFSA to qualify for federal grants, federal loans (Stafford, etc.) Some scholarships require submission of FAFSA CFNC FAFSA Day – February 23, 2014

Complete Transcript Request Form Include Secondary Report Forms/Counselor Statements First 2 transcripts for college admission are FREE Additional copies are $2 each All transcripts for scholarships are free & must be sent to organizations by students – UNLESS STUDENTS ARE NOMINATED BY EFHS Ability to submit electronic transcripts not yet available due to Powerschool transition

Request Recommendations (allow 2 weeks) Complete Senior Resume & Scholarship Interest form Provide Addressed, Stamped Envelopes for teachers and community members to submit recommendations directly to colleges & scholarship organizations or students may mail them; Counselors do NOT submit as part of application process

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