Senior Parent Night Agenda Welcome / Purpose College Admissions/Deadlines College Application Process College Admission Exams ACC Representative Naviance Demo Question and Answers

College Admissions/Deadlines “What are the different admission deadlines?” Early Decision (ED) – Binding – you are committing to attend if accepted Early Notifications (EA) – Non Binding – you can submit to multiple colleges Regular Notification/Action – Non Binding Application and fees must be received by stated deadlines. Most college have a grace period regarding the receipt of transcripts, recommendation letters and test scores. See handout for Colleges and Universities deadlines in North Carolina.

Research and Selecting Colleges Research each college by going to the University Website (Freshman Profile). Know what the SAT, ACT, GPA needed to attend the college. Visit the college. Attend College Fairs and Fall Open Houses. The average student applies to 5-7 schools. 2 Safety, 3 Match, 2 Reach Things you may wish to consider: In state vs out of state tuition What activities and clubs are available Housing options Types of financial aid available

College Application Process Student Be organized Application Deadline is Priority!! Essays (have teachers proof read) see handout Application Fees (waivers available for students who have free and reduced lunch) Talk to your Teacher about a Recommendation letter (Request through Naviance) Request Transcript (through Naviance) Give Secondary School forms to your counselor (if applicable) APPLY!!!!

College Application Supplements Resume – Extracurricular Activities and Experiences Essays – Interviews on Paper Recommendation Letters (request through Naviance) Art Portfolios, Music Recording (specific schools/programs) SAT or ACT scores

College Entrance Exams ACT and/or SAT Both the SAT and ACT are Entrance Exams to colleges/universities. You can choose which exam you want to take and send to colleges. (Send the one you score the best on). If you are uncertain which one to take, please refer to the colleges you are applying to see if they prefer one over the other. You register online for the ACT or SAT exams. If you recieve free or reduced lunch, please see your counselor for a fee waiver.

College Admission Exams ACT American College Testing (ACT) Website: www.actstudent.org Cost: $62.50 with Writing ($46 without writing) CEEB# for Southern: 340505 Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration *$24 late fee applies Locations Within Alamance County Sept 9 Aug 4 Aug 5 – 18 Western Oct 28 Sept 22 Sept 23–Oct 6 Williams, Graham Dec 9 Nov 3 Nov 4 - 17 Western, Graham, Eastern Feb 10 2018 Jan 12 Jan 13 -19 Apr 14 Mar 9 Mar 10 - 23 Cummings, Williams, Western, Jun 9 May 4 May 5 - 18 Eastern  

College Admission Exams SAT College Board SAT Website: www.sat.collegeboard.org Cost: $60 with Writing ($46 without Writing) CEEB# for Southern: 340505 Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration *a $28.00 late fee applies Locations Within Alamance County Oct 7 Sept 8 Sept 27 Southern, Eastern, Western, Graham, Williams Nov 4 Oct 5 Oct 25 Graham, Eastern, Western Dec 2 Nov 2 Nov 21 Southern, Graham, Cummings, Western, Eastern Mar 10 Feb 9 Feb 28 Cummings, Williams, Western, Eastern May 5 Apr 6 Apr 25 Jun 2 May 3 May 23 Western, Eastern  

College Application Process Counselor: Brag Sheets Complete in Naviance Transcripts Request through Naviance Please request 2 to 3 weeks before deadline Secondary School Reports Please bring them to you counselor

College Application Process Teacher Ask the teacher whether they will be willing to recommend you. Reintroduce yourself to teachers, share with them memorable moments/accomplishments from their class. Make sure you have completed your brag sheet. Once the teacher agrees to write a recommendation letter for you… Go to Naviance and submit the request ******Give your teacher at least 3-4 weeks before the deadline*******

Types of Applications Common Application – “Common App” www.commonapp.org Includes over 500 schools nationwide Complete 1 application for multiple colleges College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) www.CFNC.org Apply only to NC Colleges and Universities Other planning tools (College profiles, financial aid) You will still need to request a transcript through Naviance. College or University Website

Scholarships and Money Scholarships will be posted in Naviance. Please visit daily/weekly for updates Click on the scholarship list link for local scholarships updated by counselors Click on the national scholarship search for national database of scholarships Other Scholarship sites are: www.CFNC.org www.Fastweb.com Financial Aid/Scholarship page of specific college or university

Important Dates Success by Design – October 14th, 2017 Financial Aid Night at Southern Alamance High School – October 12th, 2017 Financial Aid Workshop at ACC (FAFSA Day) – October 28th, 2017 College Application Week– November 13th – November 17th, 2017

Alamance Community College Representative Alyssa Womble, M.S. Ed.SAlamance Community College Career Coach Alamance Community College/Southern Alamance High School 336-570-6400 ext. 38818 Alyssa_Woble@abss.k12.nc.us or Alyssa_Womble@alamancecc.edu

Naviance Demonstration Please email Kristy Carter if you would like to have a parent Naviance account (view only).

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