welcome to your senior year class of 2015!!

WELCOME TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR

CLASS OF 2015!!

Going to a 4 year University/College Straight From High School

• In planning the high school courses remember MOST colleges/universities have minimum admission requirements:

Must have a minimum of 4 math courses beginning at Math I and ending at a math higher than Math III

Must have a minimum of 2 levels of the same foreign language

Must have a minimum of a 2.5 Grade Point Average

• For most schools, admissions tests are required: Either SAT or ACT Minimum SAT (Reading + Math) = 800 Minimum ACT (Composite) = 17 Most colleges recommend 2 test scores (either 2 SAT or 2 ACT or one of each)

Specific University Requirements

• Please note, South Carolina schools also require an extra lab science and an art class for admission into most of their colleges.

• The University of Georgia has also added the science requirement this year.

• See the college website for details.

ACT Test Dateswww.actstudent.org

ACT Test Dates Register By

September 13, 2014 August 8

October 25, 2014 September 19

December 13, 2014 November 7

February 7, 2015 January 9

April 18, 2015 March 13

June 13, 2015 May 8

$54.00 test with writing; add $24.00 for late fee; add $47.00 stand-by

SAT Test Dateswww.collegeboard.org

SAT Test Dates Tests Available Register By

October 11, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests September 12 LATE Registration September 26

November 8, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests October 9

December 6, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests November 6

January 24, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests December 29

March 14, 2015 SAT only February 13

May 2, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests April 6

June 6, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests May 8

$52.50 with writing; add $28.00 for late; add $46.00 for stand-by

Sending Test Scores

• Official scores must be sent directly to colleges from testing websites by the student.

• School counselors cannot send the scores nor are they placed on the transcript.

• Students may choose to send scores to four colleges at no additional cost when registering for test.

• $$ There is a cost to send the scores to colleges after the test has been taken.

FEE WAIVERS

• Available for those who qualify for free-reduced lunch.

• Detailed information can be found on the testing agency websites.

• If a waiver is used for testing, waivers for college application fees can also be obtained.

• See your school counselor for questions.

Two-Year College Applicants

SAT/ACT are not needed for community college admissions!

Most students sit for the AccuPlacer test for PLACEMENT purposes only. This is taken at any local community college.

If a student has an SAT or ACT score, this could assist with academic placement and scholarship eligibility .

PAPER / US MAIL ELECTRONIC

Fill out a form in the School Counseling Office to have us process and send. Mostly done for out of state schools.

$3.00 per transcript.

CFNC SENDEDU DOCUFIDE COMMON APP

This is much more time and cost efficient!

Sending Transcripts

The Common Application is committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process.

THE MEMBERSHIP There are currently 517 member schools including colleges from 47 states 6 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) 16 international members from 7 countries outside of the US

www.collegeapp.org

WHAT’S NEXT?????

CREATE A SENIOR PROFILE / RESUME

Email it or bring it to your SchoolCounselor. Also give it to thePerson who will be writing yourRecommendation.

NameAddress

Student Cell PhoneStudent Email

  Education: All High Schools Attended Achievements: Junior Marshall: 2000

National Honor Society: 2000Academic Honor Roll: 1998-2001Varsity Wrestling Leadership Award: 2000-01Varsity Wrestling Captain: 2000-01NC Scholar Athlete 2000-01Completion of the National Student Leadership Conference: National Security

 Volunteer Experience: Tarheel Keystone Club

Boys' & Girls' ClubChurch Youth Group

 Extracurricular: JV Football 1998-1999

JV Wrestling 1998-1999Varsity Wrestling 2000-01Cross Country 2001SPEAK Club 2001Bible Club 1998-2001Keystone Club 1998-2001National Honor Society 2000-2001

UPCOMING SENIOR EVENTS

Missed Getting Your Senior Picture Taken?

Call Photo Memories to schedule an appointment to have your picture taken quickly!!

(704)784 - 2422

JostensThe company that handles

CAP – N – GOWN

Will be at CHS:

• This Wednesday, September 17• AND Wednesday, September 24

(for late orders)• During the lunch periods• In the Commons Area

BOTTOM LINE COST:

Cap and Gown $16.95

Shipping $9.75

Taxes + $2.87

TOTAL $28.57

If you order other items which cost more, please remember that you will not receive your cap-n-gown until the entire bill is paid.

Please have your order form filled out and money ready. Checks can be made out to Jostens.

If you don’t have an order form, they will bring extras, but you should still have your money ready.

If you have a financial hardship, please give your name to Mrs. Russell in the School Counseling Office.

College Admissions Night

Come hear a college admissions representative from:

• a UNC System Public School (UNC-Charlotte)• a private school (Catawba College)• a community college (Rowan Cabarrus)

Speak on the various differences in the schools regarding admissions and academic options.

This Wednesday, September 18

6:00 – 7:30pm

CHS Auditorium

2014 Cabarrus County Schools College Fair

When: Tuesday September 23rd 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Cabarrus Events Arena - (Gold Hall 1 ) 4751 N Carolina 49, Concord, NC 28025 (704) 920-3976 What: A great place to get information on public & private colleges and universities

• Free event! • Juniors & Seniors are encouraged to attend and start planning! • Remember to dress appropriately, and represent your-self and

your school with pride! • Parents are welcome too!

Join us for our Service Academy Day!@ Concord High School

481 Burrage Road, Concord, NC 28025

Saturday9am-Noon

September 27, 2014

Congressman Richard Hudson’s

College Application WeekNovember 10th-14th

Please note that only specific colleges waive the application fee during this week. Mostly these are private and historically black colleges. See more details at www.cfnc.org

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THANK YOU!!

HAVE A GREAT SENIOR YEAR

CLASS OF 2015!!