preparing for college – junior year debbie dill, grades 10-12 [email protected]
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Grade point average (GPA) (pg. 5) Strength of subjects ACT/SAT scores Class rank Recommendations Activities/Awards Essays/Interviews Demonstrated Interest
College Admission Criteria
College Entrance Tests
ACT All juniors will take at
MICS on March 1, 2016
Other dates: ◦ December 12. 2015◦ April 9, 2016◦ June 11, 2016Cost: $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, 2016Cost: $43.00 (without essay)$54.50 (with essay)
actstudent.org sat.collegeboard.org
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
UNC System CollegesMinimum Requirements: GPA 2.5ACT 17, SAT 800 (Reading & Math)
Appalachian State University 3.9 NC State University 3.4Belmont Abbey College 3.1 Queens University of Charlotte 3.6Davidson College 4.0 UNC Asheville 4.0East Carolina University 3.6 UNC Chapel Hill 4.0Elon University 4.0 UNC Charlotte 3.7Gardner-Webb University 3.5 UNC Greensboro 3.6High Point University 3.2 UNC Wilmington 4.0Johnson C. Smith University 2.9 Western Carolina University 3.6NC A&T State University 3.1 Wingate University 3.4
Average HS GPA of North Carolina
College Freshmen
http://nccollegefinder/org/shool/show_all/
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
CHOOSING A COLLEGE
4 Main Categories of Financial Aid1. Grant – money given, usually because of financial need2. Scholarship – money awarded for exceptional
academic achievement, outstanding talent, and/or financial need
3. Loan – borrowed money that must be paid back4. Work – study – money earned by working at a part-time
jobJanuary 12, 7 pm. Director of Financial Aid at Davidson CollegeFinancial Aid is often awarded on a “first come, first serve” basis so complete applications early.FAFSA – page 26 – submit I Jan. Senior Year
Financial Aid
NCAA – Division I, II: www.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA – www.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.orgJunior colleges Division I and II can offer athletic
scholarshipsThere are no academic eligibility requirements for
athletes entering junior colleges
Requirements for Athletes
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
Getting the most out of college visits
NAVIANCEOn MICS WEBSITE under
Academics, then High School
https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?
hsid=mislandEnter as a quest – password mics
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.
Checklist for Junior Year
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
Career and College Promise
• 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.
Career and College Promise Program CCP