Future Ready Mount Tabor Class of 2020 School

Future Ready: Mount Tabor Class of 2020

School Counselors Every senior will meet with their School Counselor individually this fall to discuss graduation requirements and post graduation plans. Make sure you are prepared by researching colleges and majors so you can make the most of this meeting. Corey Daniel Britney Smith Colleen Santos-Roberts A-De Di-Je Ji - M Stan Huck Jake Mc. Bride N-Sc Se-Z 2

Where should I apply? 1 Do they have your major? 2 3 Are your GPA and test Visit the college and scores competitive for talk with friends/family admissions who attended the school if you’re able Coming up with a list of colleges that is both idealistic and realistic 4 5 6 Attend the COLLEGE FAIR – September 30 th from 5 -8 pm at the Benton Convention Center Research scholarship and financial aid possibilities Consider alternate ways to meet your end goal – like attending a community college and then transferring! 3

Transcript (GPA, Rank, Class Rigor, & Midyear grades) Test Scores (SAT ACT) Important Admissions Factors Essays (as required) Recommendations (as required) Activities (school, community, sports recruitment) Discipline (ISS, OSS, Honor Code) 4 Interview (if required)

Tests Make sure you prepare for these tests! Khan Academy online is a great resource for the SAT in addition to other tutoring options locally Fee waivers for these tests are available through your School Counselor if you are eligible. If you feel like you might qualify for accommodations, please see your School Counselor SAT Reading & Math Sections Writing (optional) Score Range 400 -1600 ACT Reading, English, Math & Science Sections Writing (optional) Score Range 1 -36 5

Test Averages: NC Public Colleges SAT Reading SAT Math ACT Composite Appalachian State 560 -640 540 -630 23 -28 ECU 520 -590 510 -590 19 -24 Elizabeth City State 430 -500 16 -20 Fayetteville State 450 -520 440 -510 NC A&T 480 -560 470 -550 17 -21 NC Central 450 -530 450 -520 17 -20 NC State 620 -680 630 -710 27 -31 UNC Asheville 540 -640 520 -610 21 -28 UNC Chapel Hill 640 -720 630 -750 27 -33 UNC Charlotte 560 -630 560 -640 21 -26 UNC Greensboro 500 -590 490 -570 20 -25 UNC Pembroke 470 -550 460 -530 17 -21 UNC Wilmington 590 -660 600 -660 23 -27 WCU 520 -620 510 -600 20 -25 WS State 450 -510 440 -510 16 -19 6

TRANSCRIPTS RECOMMENDATIONS Hardcopy to be mailed: Request via a “transcript request card” in the School Counseling Office at least 10 school days prior to deadline; bring any Counselor Forms that need to be completed with you; first 2 are free, $2 per transcript after Ø Identify Teachers who know you well and think highly of you. Try to have at least one core teacher from 11 th or 12 th grade year included. Ø Ask at least 2 weeks in advance for any recommendation Common. App/Coalition: Submit request to your School Counselor via the application site CFNC: Indicate on your application that you would like your transcript directly sent SENDedu: Some colleges use this site for counselors to submit transcripts Midyear & Final transcripts and those for scholarships are FREE Ø Give recommenders a copy of your completed Senior Profile & Activities Resume Ø Make sure to follow instructions of how recommenders are supposed to submit their information (link in an email, mail a letter, submit to a site) Ø Some colleges and scholarships are open to receiving recommendations from coaches, advisors, employers, or community members too! ESSAYS Ø Make sure you are responding to the prompt Ø BE YOURSELF! This is a college or scholarship committees chance to get to know YOU! They want to hear your voice, passion, creativity, and inspirations. Ø Write a rough draft and have an English teacher or someone proof-read before submitting a final draft Ø Some schools will ask for multiple essays or short responses 7

Military Academies If you’d like to be considered for a military academy – you’ll need an endorsement from a congressman/woman or senator Military Academy, West Point Air Force Academy Senator Burr: https: //www. burr. senate. gov/services/academy-nominations (Due by Nov 1, 2019) Senator Thom Tillis: https: //www. tillis. senate. gov/academy-nominations (Due Sept 21, 2019) Congressman Mark Walker: https: //walker. house. gov/services/militaryacademy-nominations (Due by Nov. 1, 2019) Congresswoman Virginia Foxx: https: //foxx. house. gov/constituentservices/serviceacademynominations. htm (Due by Nov 1, 2019) Naval Academy Coast Guard Academy Merchant Marine Academy 8 *ASVAB is offered at Tabor Oct. 25 th – listen for announcements to register & make sure you’ve told your Counselor & you’re staying in touch with your recruiter!

How to Apply College applications are almost solely completed online now. Check to see how your college accepts applications and then choose which site works best for you. Common Application A College/University Website Coalition Common Black College Application CFNC (only NC schools) 9

Application. D eadlines Make sure you are researching deadlines for colleges and scholarships. For many college specific scholarships you need to apply to their early deadline to be considered Regular Rolling You submit your application by a specified date and receive a decision on a set date Colleges review applications as they are submitted and respond within an amount of time set by the college Early Action Early Decision You apply to an earlier deadline set by the college and receive admissions decisions at an earlier date than the regular response date. BINDING If you’d like to be considered for most large scholarships at a college you need to apply by this deadline. • • • If accepted you agree to withdraw regular admissions applications from other colleges Some schools have two early decision deadlines An agreement is signed by student, parent, & counselor 10

• Most NC College application fees are waived this week! Check out the list in your packet to see if any of your schools are waiving their fees! College Application Week October 21 st – 25 th • All NC Community Colleges are free to apply to (always) • We’ll have onsite admissions that week for some colleges BE PREPARED: • Make sure you know your CFNC Username & Password • Complete your Residency Determination (RDS) before this week! 11

ü It is MANDATORY that you complete Residency Determination to be eligible for instate tuition in NC ü You will use your CFNC username & password ü You will need you and a parent/legal guardian’s information to complete Instate Tuition Requirement ü Applications for NC schools (4 and 2 year) will ask for your Residency Certification Number (RCN) in your application so complete this PRIOR to applying http: //ncresidency. cfnc. org 12

NC Tuition Promise Did you know that if you attend one of these three NC Public Universities they’ve promised tuition will only be $500 a semester – and that’s a promise for your 4 years! Elizabeth City State University UNC Pembroke Western Carolina University 13

Financial Aid College can be expensive but don’t let a high tuition & fees cost get in the way of applying to your perfect school! Research so you can make the best affordable college choice for you! Need. Based Grants Loans Work Study Merit Based Scholarships: Academic Athletic Artistic 14

Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Must file to determine eligibility for all federal and most state aid for year entering college • Online form available after October 1, 2019 • They have an app for your phone too! • Some scholarship opportunities require the FAFSA Financial Aid College Scholarship Service • Required by some colleges/universities and scholarships (Davidson, Duke, Elon, UNC Chapel Hill, & Wake Forest) • There is a fee to use • Register at www. collegeboard. com Don’t worry, we’re here! www. fafsa. ed. gov • October 7 th @ 6: 30 pm - Tabor Forum Series Event in our Auditorium: Financial Aid Info • October 23 rd @ 6 pm – WSFCS Financial Aid Workshop, Education Building • February 13 th @ 6 pm – WSFCS Financial Aid Workshop, Education Building 15

1 Scholarships Money awarded to you based on your academics, athletic ability, an essay you wrote, an application you completed, your (or your parent’s) participation in an organization, or artistic ability. 2 3 College Website Organizations you or your parent are affiliated with (work, church, military, etc. ) 4 5 6 Scholarship Search Tools online If you are being recruited to be a college athlete register w/ NCAA Clearing House Senior Profile & Activities Resume are required to be considered for most scholarships at Mt. Tabor Scholarship Update! (Do we have your email? ) 16

Scholarships Morehead Cain Park Jefferson (UNC) (NC State) (UVA) Levine Bryan & Belk (Davidson) Golden Door Deadlines approaching soon! Check the scholarship update for more info on these scholarships and others! (UNC Charlotte) (deadline 9/16!) 17

Check the Crosby Bulletin Board, next to the elevator on the upper floor of the 500 building, for updates and announcements throughout the year. Attend 2 Senior Academies Monthly meetings with your advisor Community Service turned in by deadline Register & stay on track with your Crosby Portal Scholarships w/ Crosby! Last Dollar Grant BBB Scholarship 18

Senior Meetings Planning Ahead Senior Profile/ Activities Resume College Fair For tomorrow, 9/30 • Come prepared with questions when you meet with your School Counselor • Have a realistic list of 3 -5 schools that you are interested in and you meet their average acceptance ranges. • Complete your Senior Profile & Activities Resume. Turn it in, typed, to the School Counseling Office by September 21 st • Attend the College Fair on 9/30 from 5 -8 at the Benton Convention Center to learn more about over 100 colleges and universities next week, & next year… to the best of your ability, pushing yourself in classes so Grades/Classes • Work colleges see all that you’re capable of Plan Ahead • Don’t leave any class work, college application, or requesting a transcript or recommendation letter to the last minute. • Research scholarships, stay in touch with your Counselor about what you’re doing, and remember that there are many pathways to success! 19