1. Great Expectations: Senior Year
Mount Tabor High School
CLASS OF 2017

2. School Counselor Senior Meetings (September to early October)
Last Name
Counselor
A – D
Corey Daniel
E – H
Lowana Wade
I – M
Colleen Santos-Roberts
N – R
Stan Huck
S – Z
Jake McBride

3. Senior Meetings Graduation Requirements Your Transcript
Financial Aid Planning
Think about majors/jobs that interest you
College/Post Graduate Plans
Bring a list of 3-5 colleges that interest you and fit you
Military/employment/trade school

4. Senior profile & resume
Needs to be completed by all seniors. It is used for:
recommendations
Scholarship nominations
Resume
A listing of clubs, organizations involved
Employment
Community service hours
List Any trips abroad
Awards/accomplishments/ special achievements

5. GRADUATION Friday june 9th 2017
Know your graduation requirements
Attend your classes regularly
Stay focused with Studying and doing homework
Balance your time wisely
Take care of yourself – don’t over stress

6. Deciding Where to Apply How Do I Do That?
1.) Choosing your list 2.) Know your chances of acceptance 3.) Research scholarships/financial aid 4.) Be idealistic and realistic in narrowing your college list 5.) Visit colleges on your list (you get one college visit day) 6.) Don’t miss a deadline! 7.) Know what is needed to apply 8.) Use Online Resources

7. Prepare your questions
COLLEGE FAIR
POST-SECONDARY Opportunities
Monday, October 3rd (5p-8p)
Benton Convention Center
Sign-in at the Mount Tabor Table
Reps from approximately 150 Colleges & Universities
Prepare your questions

8. Important Factors in the College Admissions Process
High School Transcript
GPA, Class Rank, Senior Year Rigor
Test Scores
SAT & ACT - Four Year Colleges & Universities
ASSET & Computerized College Placement Test (NC Community Colleges)
Essays
Recommendation Letters
Special Talents and Accomplishments
School and Community Activities

9. Definitions of Admission Options
Non-Restrictive Applications
Students are not restricted from applying to other institutions and have until May 1st to consider their options and confirm enrollment
Restrictive Applications
Students are responsible for determining and following restrictions
Regular Decision
(Non-Restrictive Application)
DEFINITION
Students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time.
COMMITMENT:
Non-Binding
Rolling Admission
(Non-Restrictive Application)
DEFINITION
Institutions review applications as they are submitted and render admission decisions throughout the admission cycle.
COMMITMENT:
Non-Binding
Early Action (EA)
(Non-Restrictive Application)
DEFINITION
Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institution’s regular response date.
COMMITMENT:
Non-Binding
Early Decision (ED)
(Restrictive Application)
DEFINITION
Students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted they definitely will enroll. The application deadline and decision deadline occur early
COMMITMENT:
Binding
Restrictive Early (REA) Action
(Restrictive Application)
DEFINITION
Students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision early. They may be restricted from applying ED, EA, or REA to other institutions. If offered enrollment they have until May 1 to confirm.
COMMITMENT:
Non-Binding

10. Points to remember
Colleges & Universities have different guidelines and deadlines
KNOW and FOLLOW all College Admission Requirements and Procedures by reviewing individual websites

11. College Entrance Exams
SAT
ACT
Community College Placement Testing
Most colleges/universities require the SAT or ACT
Most colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACT
Students may choose to submit both the SAT and the ACT
Some colleges/universities allow students to apply without SAT/ACT

12. OLD Vs. NEW SAT Scores Old sat New sat Critical reading Math Writing
Score range 200 – 2400
Evidence based reading & writing
Math
Writing (optional)
Score range 400 – 1600

13. Looking at the ACT Reading English Math Science reasoning
Composite Score range 1 – 36
Writing (optional)

14. Registering for the SAT or ACT online
1.) Log on to the website (feel free to come use the Counseling Center’s computers!) 2.) Register for the test by looking at the test date and location 3.) Pay for the test using a credit card or fee waiver 4.) Get your confirmation number
Afterwards….. By logging on to collegeboard.org or actstudent.org, you can check your scores, send scores to colleges, and find study tips for taking the test again

15. Test prep sources Other resources available in Guidance Center.
Khan Academy
Cap- ED educational group
Other resources available in Guidance Center.

16. A Look at Some NC Colleges/Universities
GPA
SAT (50%)
ACT
College CR M W
Comp.
App. State
4.12
23-28
WSSU
3.05
16-19
UNC Chapel Hill
4.23
28-32
UNC – Greensboro
3.57
20-23
NCCU
2.95
17-20
Wake Forest Univ.
Contact
28-31
Johnson & Wales
3.66
ECU
3.58
20-24
UNC –Wilmington
3.84
22-26

17. NCAA Clearing house: The student athlete
Who should register?
Any student who wants to play at the college level
How Do You register?
and click on “Enter Here”
Create a new account
List all sports involved, awards/accomplishments related to each sport listed
How does my counselor help in this process?
Once registered, counselor will upload transcript
Apply waiver *if eligible*
Upload final transcript after graduation

18. You Should Also Know… 2 for SAT Reasoning and 2 for SAT Subject Tests
Fee Waivers are available to students who qualify (see your School Counselor)
2 for SAT Reasoning and 2 for SAT Subject Tests
2 for the ACT
4 College application fee waivers
Students with disabilities may request accommodations
Please see your Counselor for details
Plan ahead, this process takes some time

19. Is Your College Application Complete?
Know what each school requires for admissions, scholarships, financial aid:
Application
Essays
Recommendations
School Counselor Form
Mid-Year Report
SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests
FAFSA
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
Interviews

20. Over 500 Colleges/Universities now use the Common Application!
 and talk with your counselor
 Supplemental Forms (required by 2/3 of Schools using the Common App)
Signing the Privacy Waiver

21. Other Common application sites

22. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
Request your transcript via the off-white cards available in the Counseling Office
Request your transcript at least two weeks prior to application deadlines
First 2 requests free, additional $2.00
transcript process
Mid-Year Transcripts (free)
Scholarship Transcripts (free)
FINAL TRANSCRIPT sent in June

23. When Requesting Official Transcripts Don’t Forget…..
High School Profile
Counselor Statement Forms
The above should be given to Mrs. Robinson when requesting transcripts.
Teacher Recommendation Forms or Requests for Letters.

24. Recommendations Complete the senior profile and resume
Identify teachers, advisors, coaches, employers who know you well and think highly of you
Ask in advance. Give recommenders time to complete your recommendation (at least 2 weeks to complete)
provide a stamped, addressed envelope along with the request
Most recommenders save the initial and welcome additional requests

25. THE Essay The college & University’s chance to learn more about you
Make sure you are responding to the prompt
Express yourself – Be creative - Funny and quirky is good but not too much
Have an english teacher or someone Proof-read – guidance can also help
Give yourself time to Create a draft and edit as needed

26. What Does Your College Application Say About You?
Recommendation letters (based on your Senior Profile)
Discipline History
Class Choices (including senior year!)
Mid Year Grades

27. FINANCIAL AID Need-Based Financial Aid Merit-Based Financial Aid
Grants
Loans
Work Study
Merit-Based Financial Aid
Scholarships (scholastic, athletic, artistic ability & success)
Some scholarship opportunities are both merit-based and need-based.

28. FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Must file to determine eligibility for all federal and most state aid for year entering college
File online form after October 1, 2016
FAFSA on the Web (
Use to project eligibility
Some scholarship opportunities require the FAFSA

29. CSS/Financial Aid Profile
Required by some colleges/universities and scholarships
Davidson, Duke, Elon, UNC-CH, & Wake Forest
Required by some scholarship organizations
Fee-$25.00 (initial fee & 1st institution + $16.00 for each additional institution)
Register and complete Profile at
at least two weeks before first priority deadline

30. Upcoming Dates for Financial Aid
College Fair (10/3, 5-8pm) – over 150 Colleges & Universities will be present
Financial Aid Information Night (10/25 @6:30pm) - a representative from Davidson will in the Mt. Tabor Media Center to discuss the Financial Aid process
Financial Aid District Meetings (in October) – more information available soon!
College Application Week (Nov )

31. College Application Week Nov 14-18, 2016
Goal for every student to apply to at least 2-4 colleges
Many college application fees are waived
All community colleges in North Carolina are free to apply
On-site admissions and scholarship offers
Military recruitment

32. Choosing the military Regular recruiter visits during lunch periods
Recruiting office located in Hanes mall
Asvab nov 18th in the media 9am
Sign up will be in guidance
Military academies

33. Service Academy Day @ Wake forest
Sept. 24, :00am – 1:00pm
Farrell Hall / School of Business
U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
A Representative from each academy will be at WFU to talk about the nomination process and answer any and all questions.

34. Scholarship Search Tips
Make sure your address is up-to-date in the Counseling Office for when we send out Scholarship Updates!
Look on the Mt. Tabor Counseling Website to view the scholarship updates from previous years to get an idea about what scholarships are available
Broaden your search at the beginning of senior year
Be diligent throughout your senior year
Select opportunities that fit you best
Be realistic about the number of applications you can complete
Do not give up!
Think about local resources

35. Scholarship sources/resources
College/university websites
Scholarship search sites
Athletic scholarships
Rotc scholarships
Employers
Churches
Service organizations
taborptsa/ (PTSA)

36. Scholarship Nominations
Unlimited Applicants
Obtain endorsement from a counselor
Limited Nominations or Applicants
Read requirements on Scholarship Update
Submit your Senior Profile and Resume
Update as often as you like
Submit a Scholarship Nomination Request Form
Front of scholarship file cabinet/place in bin outside Mr. Huck’s office
Additional statement(s) may be requested
The Mount Tabor HS Scholarship Committee will review your documents, along with your transcript, to determine the Mount Tabor nomination(s).

37. Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities
Morehead-Cain Scholarship Program Park Scholarship Wendy’s High School Heisman Program
Be on the lookout for scholarship updates throughout the year!!!

38. Additional scholarships opportunities
Levine Scholars Program Jefferson Scholars Program Bryan Scholarship & Belk Ron Brown Scholars program Gates millennium scholars program

39. …and more scholarships
Jack kent cooke foundation Horatio alger scholarship program Coca-cola scholars foundation

40. Scholarships with Crosby Scholars:
Check the Crosby Board for announcements (500 hallway across from the Attendance window) for updates and announcements!
Attend 2 of the 5 Senior Academies
Community Service Deadline Jan. 31, 2017
Register and stay on track with your CS Portal
Scholarships with Crosby Scholars:
Last Dollar Grant
BBB Scholarship
Make sure all addresses and contact info is up to date. Crosby sends s and updates via s!

41. PREPARE FOR YOUR SENIOR MEETING WITH YOUR COUNSELOR
Take time to discuss your college planning goals with family members.
Be able to discuss your tentative career goals.
Generate a list of questions relative to the college admissions process and/or your post high school goals.
Have a realistic list of 3 to 5 schools in which you have an interest.
Know your academic
credentials such as GPA
& previous test scores.

42. Throughout your senior year
Pass all classes and graduate
Continue to achieve
Stay involved in activities and lead
Be open to changes, experiences and
outcomes
Keep your counselor informed
Make good choices

43. Mount Tabor Class of 2017