1. Preparing for College – Junior Year Debbie Dill, Grades 10-12 ddill@micharter.org

2.  Grade point average (GPA) (pg. 5)  Strength of subjects  ACT/SAT scores  Class rank  Recommendations  Activities/Awards  Essays/Interviews  Demonstrated Interest

3. ACT  All juniors will take at MICS on March 1, 2016  Other dates: ◦ December 12. 2015 ◦ April 9, 2016 ◦ June 11, 2016 Cost: $39.50 (without writing) $56.50 (with writing) SAT  Students take independently at other High Schools  Dates: ◦ March 5, 2016 ◦ May 7, 2016 ◦ June 4, 2016 Cost: $43.00 (without essay) $54.50 (with essay) actstudent.orgsat.collegeboard.org

4.  1. Appalachian State University  2. East Carolina University  3. Elizabeth City State University  4. Fayetteville State University  5. North Carolina A&T State University  6. North Carolina Central University  7. North Carolina State University  8. UNC Asheville  9. UNC-Chapel Hill  10. UNC Charlotte  11. UNC Greensboro  12. UNC Pembroke  13. UNC Wilmington  14. UNC School of the Arts  15. Western Carolina University  16. Winston-Salem State University

5. http://nccollegefinder/org/shool/show_all/

6.  Parents and students need to work together to choose a college that will be a good fit  Consider the following ◦ Public or Private ◦ Size ◦ Academic programs ◦ Location ◦ Cost ◦ Admission Requirements

7.  4 Main Categories of Financial Aid 1.Grant – money given, usually because of financial need 2.Scholarship – money awarded for exceptional academic achievement, outstanding talent, and/or financial need 3.Loan – borrowed money that must be paid back 4.Work – study – money earned by working at a part- time job January 12, 7 pm. Director of Financial Aid at Davidson College Financial Aid is often awarded on a “first come, first serve” basis so complete applications early. FAFSA – page 26 – submit I Jan. Senior Year

8.  NCAA – Division I, II: www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org  NAIA – www.playnaia.orgwww.playnaia.org ◦ Must have 2 of the following 3:  Required minimum ACT or SAT  Overall 2.0  Graduate in the top half of his/her class  NJCAA – www.njcaa.org Junior colleges Division I and II can offer athletic scholarshipswww.njcaa.org There are no academic eligibility requirements for athletes entering junior colleges

9.  Contact the admissions office to set up a visit or sign up on the school’s website  If your child is an outstanding student check to see if the college has an Honors or Scholar’s program  Ask what majors and programs are the  strongest and what the college is best know for  Eat in the student union  Check admission requirements. Find out how your child compares by asking what the average GPA and ACT/SAT scores are for incoming freshmen  Make some notes, take some pictures  Possible questions to ask – pg. 15

10. https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=misland Enter as a quest – password mics

11.  Register to retake the ACT or SAT  Visit and research colleges  Narrow your list of colleges  Enter “Colleges I am considering” into Naviance  Start to look at what applications require  Complete “junior brag sheet” on Naviance  Complete “parent brag sheet” on Naviance  Have a discussion with your child about College expenses and your expectations about their contribution, taking out loans etc.

12.  CCP provides seamless dual enrollment educational opportunities tuition-free for eligible North Carolina high school students, allowing them to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills.  Students can take classes at any community college – usually Gaston College or CPCC

13. CCP is very prescriptive with few choices. Students must prove college readiness for College Transfer Pathways by placing out of developmental courses on the reading, writing, and math portions using any of the approved assessments (PLAN, PSAT, SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, ASSET, and COMPASS). Students will be able to earn a certificate that will provide entry-level job skills thus being very focused.