1. Parents of Seniors 2016-2017 Welcome!

2. Ms. Vellucci, A-Da Mr. Sauls, De-F Ms. Wapner, G-L Ms. Jordan, M-Ro Mr. Newton, Ru-Z Meet the Counselors

3. Graduation Requirements English4 units Math4 units – minimum Math I, II and III, Math>Math III Unless 4 credits (including Math I and II with Math Substitution plan) Science3 units – Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical Science Humanities4 units – World History, Civics and Economics, American I and II Health/ PE1 unit Electives 10 units At least 26 total credits AND Community Service 25 hours per year at Broughton ** Graduation Requirements are different than University Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR)

4. UNC System Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR) English4 units Math4 units – Math I, II, III, and Math>Math III Science3 units – Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical Science Humanities4 units – World History, Civics and Economics, American I and II Health/ PE1 unit World Languages 2 units – Same language Electives 8 units At least 26 total credits Starting in the Fall of 2013, students admitted to the UNC system will show a minimum of 2.5 high school GPA and at least 800 on the SAT or 17 on the ACT. Private colleges may have different admission requirements. Students should consult college websites for additional information.

5. Senior Conferences Is a conference required? How long it will last? What we will talk about? Can parents come? How to make an appointment? What to bring?

6. Planning for College

7. What are the NC choices? 36 Private/Independent 17 Public 58 Community Colleges

8. Where are they? North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT.

9. Cost The average tuition and fees at NC’s independent colleges and universities is $25,596 which is well below the national average. NCICU 2014 Data North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT.

10. Did you know? Institutional aid is a major component of awards programs at private colleges and universities. More than 90% of the students on some campuses receive financial aid. North Carolina students at independent colleges and universities receive more than $83 million in need-based financial aid from the state. NCICU 2013 Data North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT.

11. Independent Colleges Middle 50% Range (OR Average) *updated 11/15 GPA ACT composite SAT Un-weightedWeighted Critical ReadingMath Barton College3.07--17-24430-520410-500 Belmont Abbey College3.13--20-24440-550450-570 Bennett College for Women2.46-- 340-410330-420 Brevard College2.97--17-22420-520420-530 Cabarrus College of Health Sciences-- 18-22450-520440-520 Campbell University-- 18-27510-620500-630 Catawba College--3.11-4.0418-24430-540430-550 Chowan University2.64--14-17360-430340-440 Davidson College-- 30-33650-750650-740 Duke University-- 31-35680-790700-800 Elon University3.96--25-29560-660570-660 Gardner-Webb University--3.7218-25440-560460-560 Greensboro College3.27--16-20390-480390-500 Guilford College3.16--19-26450-590460-580 High Point University3.233.7321-26500-590510-610 Johnson & Wales University3.10--19433420 Johnson C. Smith University2.96--15-18360-450 Lees-McRae College3.14--18-23420-540420-520 Lenoir-Rhyne University3.00--18-23430-530440-560 Livingstone College2.32--13-16320-410 Mars Hill University--2.8-3.817-22400-510410-520 Meredith College3.243.920-25470-570450-560 Methodist University--3.4418-24420-520420-530 Montreat College3.13--18-24420-550400-530 North Carolina Wesleyan College2.30--15-21370-500400-500 Pfeiffer University3.20--17-21420-520430-570 Queens University of Charlotte---3.5720-24460-590460-570 Saint Augustine's University2.37-- Salem College3.4--21-27480-580470-580 Shaw University2.36--13-16330-410 St. Andrews University3.34-- University of Mount Olive2.85--15-20400-510410-530 Wake Forest University-- 28-32590-690620-730 Warren Wilson College3.50--23-27530-640480-580 William Peace University3.07--16-21390-500400-500 Wingate University3.1-3.7--19-23440-550460-560

12. 17 UNC System Schools

13. Fall 2014 Average SAT of First-Time Freshmen Public Colleges Middle 50% Range (OR Average) *updated 11/15 GPA ACT composite SAT Un-weightedWeightedCritical ReadingMath Appalachian State University3.344.1223-28520-620540-620 East Carolina University3.25--20-23470-550500-570 Elizabeth City State3.03--15-18380-460400-470 Fayetteville State University2.69--17-21400-470410-490 NC A&T State University2.89--16-21410-490420-500 North Carolina Central University2.79--16-19400-480410-480 NC State University3.684.4426-31560-650600-680 UNC Asheville3.39--24-28560-660540-630 UNC Chapel Hill3.694.5928-33600-700620-720 UNC Charlotte3.2-3.73.7-4.322-26490-570510-600 UNC Greensboro3.213.6919-24480-580460-560 UNC Pembroke2.96--17-21420-500430-510 UNC School of the Arts3.38--22-26520-620490-610 UNC Wilmington3.364.1122-26550-630560-640 Western Carolina University3.133.8120-24460-560470-560 Winston-Salem State University2.79--16-19400-46040-470

14. What about Out of State? Over 3,900 college choices on College Board https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search Try College Matchmaker if you’re not sure – Search by area of country (“Location”) – Search by selectivity, test scores (“Applying”) – Search by major, learning environments, etc…

15. How to research colleges CFNC.org Collegeboard.com College visits (2 excused absences- get the form from Ms. Munford in advance) College Reps on campus – see DAB and Twitter (sign up with Mr. Rudder) Mr. Rudder’s office

16. After my research – then what? Apply electronically & pay application fee When do I apply? DEADLINES: https://cfnc.app.box.com/WebinarsforStudentsa ndParents Request and send transcript electronically Send official test scores from testing agencies - (AP, SAT, ACT)

17. The Application Electronic On-line Applications – NC (www.cfnc.org)www.cfnc.org – College/University Websites (most end in “.edu”) – Common Application ( ~700 member schools) https://schoolforms.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Default.aspx https://schoolforms.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Default.aspx Cost and content of applications vary – List of activities and the time involved in each – If students have used a SAT/ACT fee waiver then they are eligible for a College Application fee waiver

18. The Application continued Requirements may vary: Essays – “an interview on paper” Recommendations –Follow directions – Teacher Rec - Core teacher(s) – Junior year Politely request far ahead of deadline – Secondary School Report also known as Counselor Rec Give 2 weeks lead time Interview Deadlines vary – Submit before deadlines!

19. Testing Scores - SAT/ACT SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly from testing agency Register on line:  www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org  www.act.org www.act.org – Select 4 colleges to receive scores when registering for free – Charges for all other scores ($11) When do results come back? How do colleges get scores – who sends it? How to cancel a score Accommodations – require a separate submission many weeks ahead for consideration (through Mr. Sauls) SAT/ACT fee waivers- see Mr. Sauls

20. Official Transcript – Fall 2016 Updated Official GPA/Rank for seniors will be available as of Sept. 26 th Directions for sending Transcripts: In state – Transcript will be sent by the student through CFNC.org account. – Check your profile to make sure your name is spelled correctly, the same way it appears on your report card/transcript and that your student ID number is entered in. If you do not remember your log in or do not have one, see your counselor. Do NOT create a new account. These transcripts are free of charge.

21. Official Transcripts Out of state – Go to https://wcpss.scriborder.com/. Click on Request Transcripts and Student Records, click on All Other Requests and follow prompts. First three requests are free. After the third request, transcripts will cost $5. Payment through website.https://wcpss.scriborder.com/ Common App – Student must invite their counselor to be a recommender and they will send your transcript. These transcripts are free of charge. Scholarship & College Coaches – Students need to fill out the GREEN Request for Transcript Authorization Form (available in Student Services or the Broughton website under “Forms”). Our registrar, Ms. Wall will mail your official transcript. These transcripts are free of charge.

22. Review the Process Apply electronically & pay – Ask recommenders well in advance of deadlines Meet or beat deadlines Take the SAT or ACT and have scores sent Send transcripts Use your resources!

23. Common Questions Where do I start? The Senior Planner Early Decision vs. Early Action? Which deadline if there is more than one? Timing – does everything have to get there at once? Who sends what & when do they send it? What if my student has been suspended or subject to disciplinary action?

24. Paying for College Financial Aid Scholarships Campus Specific Local National

25. Financial Aid Advisor: Sue Waldrum – Make appointments through Mr. Rudder’s office October- March – Forms FAFSA – http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ – “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” CSS Profile – through www.collegeboard.com College Foundation N.C. www.cfnc.org – When to file forms – Financial Aid Workshop TBA

26. Student Services Resource Center Daily Announcement Bulletin (DAB) College/Military Rep Visits Scholarship Bulletin Mr. Rudder

27. Scholarships Scholarship Bulletin Internet/fastweb.com – http://www.fastweb.com/

28. Playing for College: NCAA Eligibility Center MUST register on line ($70) http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp Mr. Newton will send the transcript once you register Must send SAT scores directly from College Board; use code: 9999 Everyone expecting to play sports at the college level must register Rules for athletes (16 core courses)

29. Dates to Remember: October 28 – 1 st Quarter Ends January 24 – 1 st Semester Ends March 3, 2017 – CS Hours due! May 25, 2017 – Senior Assembly June 9, 2017 Graduation @ 2:00 pm TBA– Financial Aid Workshop

30. Senior Exam Exemptions *All students are required to take NC mandated exams (EOC, NCFE and CTE Post-Assessment) Seniors can be exempt from final exams for non-state mandated courses if: No more than 3 excused absences and earn an “A” No more than 2 excused absences and earn a “B” No more than 1 excused absence and earn a “C” *Students must have no unexcused absences

31. Student Services Staff Ms. Vellucci, Counselor last names A-Da Ext 23275nvellucci@wcpss.net Mr. Sauls, Dean of Students, Counselor last names De-F Ext 23276tsauls@wcpss.net Mrs. Wapner, Counselor last names G-L Ext 23270kwapner@wcpss.net Ms. Jordan, Counselor last names M-Ro Ext 23271kjordan2@wcpss.net Mr. Newton, Counselor last Names Ru-Z Ext 23269enewton1@wcpss.net Ms. Pettis, SAP Counselor Ext 23272mpettis@wcpss.net Mr. Rudder, Guidance Resource Center Ext 23280jrudder@wcpss.net Mrs. Wall, Registrar Ext 23267dwall2@wcpss.net Mrs. Tollison, Guidance Technician Ext 23277jtollison@wcpss.net Mrs. Waldrum, Financial Aid Coordinator swaldrum@wcpss.net

32. Reminders Work hard for good grades Explore colleges and jobs before applying for realistic expectations Meet deadlines! Work hard for good grades Go to homecoming Read the DAB daily & check the Scholarship Bulletin Help with Queen of Hearts and go! COMPLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE by March 3, 2017 Have a safe and fun senior year (in that order!) Inoculate now against senioritis

33. Thank you for coming!!

34. Your Turn Questions ???