GCMC SENIOR NIGHT September 18 2018 Graduation Information

GCMC SENIOR NIGHT September 18, 2018 Graduation Information College Application Process Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Cap/gown orders

Mrs. Dorothy Wood-Webb, GCMC School Counselor woodwed@gcsnc. com 919 -370 -8300

GCMC Guest 1. Ms. Lisa Alley, Greensboro College Director of Academic Support 2. Mr. Warché K. Downing, Director of Postsecondary Access and Success Say Yes Guilford 3. Mr. Chris Wieczorek (Y-zorick) Herff Jones Graduation Services

SENIOR YEAR TIME LINE Lots to do from Now to May! Make sure you are keeping up with deadlines for test registration, college applications, and scholarship/financial aid applications. Graduation is MAY 23 rd 2019!!!

The Common Application • This site can be used as a common site to complete applications to multiple schools. Make sure the school is a Common App member first! • Teachers can submit online recommendations. • https: //www. commonapp. org/Login

CFNC • This site can be used to apply to multiple schools in North Carolina • It also has information on scholarships and financial aid • College Foundation of North Carolina www. cfnc. org

CFNC PLAN • Career Explorations • Schools offering programs • Plans for career/colleges/ high school

CFNC APPLY • Manage applications • Information saves on each application • Transcript Manager

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APPLYING TO COLLEGES

CFNC PAY • Scholarships/Grants • Loans • Savings Plans • Financial Literacy Scholarship • *$500 drawing

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Transcripts A high school transcript is required for each college application. • You must request your transcript to be sent. Online transcript requests---- • • Please allow one week for your transcript request to be processed. Make sure to pay attention to your deadlines! • Some schools may require your college transcript during the application process (UNCG, Appalachian). College transcripts must be requested through the college registrar, $10 fee.

Letters of Recommendation • • • Your teachers, counselor and principal are available to write letters of recommendation for you. It may be helpful to provide a resume to the person you are asking to write the recommendation. Provide everyone with the deadlines for each recommendation that you are requesting. It is recommended that you waive your right to view recommendation letters. This gives more credibility to the recommendation in the eyes of the college Check back a week or so prior to your first deadline to ensure recommendations have been completed.

SCHOLARSHIPS • Websites to Explore • Scholarship newsletter via email • Local organizations, community clubs, churches, etc. • Contact the financial aid/scholarship office at the schools to which you are applying!

FINANCIAL AID • When in doubt, fill it out! • Free Application for Federal Student Aid https: //fafsa. ed. gov/ • Can be completed after October 1 st, 2018 • Both student and parent will create a PIN • Pay attention to school deadlines • If you have special circumstances, always call the school’s financial aid office.

FINANCIAL AID • Visit CFNC. org/FAFSA day or call 866866 -CFNC to register at a location near you

SAT • Critical Reading, Math, Writing • Total test time is 3 hours and 45 minutes • Each section scored on a 200 -800 scale • Cost is $47. 50 without essay and $64. 50 with essay • Register at www. collegeboard. org

Upcoming SAT Test Dates November 3, 2018 December 1, 2018 March 9, 2019 May 4, 2019 June 1, 2019

ACT Plus Writing • English, Reading, Math, Science, and Writing • Test time is 3 and a half hours • Each section scored on a 1 -36 scale, 4 sections are averaged out for a composite score • Cost is $64. 50 • Register at www. actstudent. org

Upcoming ACT Test Dates October 27, 2018 December 8, 2018 February 9, 2019 April 13, 2019

College Fair College Fair- October 2, 2018, 5 to 8 p. m. held at Greensboro Coliseum Event Center. Admissions counselors from more than 150 universities, technical colleges, junior colleges and the military will be on hand to answer questions and provide participants with applications and scholarship information. Short sessions is normally held on topics including the SAT, careers, high school graduation requirements and using the Internet to find out about colleges and scholarships.

Class of 2018 Questions?