College admissions& Application November 2017

What colleges are looking for Minimum GPA 2.5 + UNC minimum course req’s. Rigor SAT/ACT Scores Proven Leadership Community Service Extra-Curricular Activities Use freshmen profile available on individual college websites to see info regarding academic status of freshmen class

Sample Freshmen Profile UNC-Chapel Hill Fall 2017 Class profile First-Year Students Admission 40,918 applied 9,709 admitted (24% of all students applying; 46% of NC applicants; 14% of out-of-state applicants) 4,355 enrolled (45% of all students admitted; 61% of NC admits; 20% of out-of-state admits) Academics 1st in high-school class 8% (of those whose schools reported rank) 1st or 2nd in high-school class 14% Top 10% of high-school class 78% 25th-75th percentiles * (Middle 50 percent) —SAT Critical Reading 640-720 —SAT Math 630-730 —ACT Composite 28-33

SAT Register for the SAT on www.collegeboard.org Dates: Procedures: Dec. 2, March 10th at PHS May 5th, June 2nd at O’Neal Procedures: Must submit photo when registering Must bring photo i.d. and admission ticket to test site 4 free score reports can be sent to the colleges/universities of your choice during the registration process

SAT (continued) Additional scores can be sent to colleges from collegeboard.org for $12.00 Super scoring SSD Fee waivers

ACT Register at www.actstudent.org 4 free score reports can be sent to the colleges/universities of your choice Additional reports can be sent to colleges from actstudent.org for $13 Administered at Richmond Sr., Lee Sr. and O’Neal High Schools ACT Dates: Dec. 9, Feb. 10, April 14, June 9 Juniors will take in February 2018 Fee waivers

Applying to colleges Apply to colleges using: Deadlines: CFNC.org Common Application Individual college website Deadlines: Early decision Early action Single choice early action (highly selective schools) Regular decision

Applying to colleges (con.t) College Board recommends that students apply to 4 colleges: 1 “reach” school, 2 “good fit” schools, and 1 “safe” school Recommendations Ask in advance Ask those who know you well and can give personalized recommendations Provide a resume to recommenders College Application Month November 2018 CFNC.org

Residency Determination service (RDS) What is it?: RDS establishes if students should have in-state or out-of-state tuition. Who should complete it?: Anyone who wants in- state tuition at any NC public college or university AND Anyone who wants to be considered for grant money at all NC colleges and universities. When should it be completed?: It is best to complete it before you do your college admission application. Where?: www.NCresidency.org or www.CFNC.org. You will receive a residency certification number (RCN) to use on your college applications.

Sandhills Community College (CCP PROGRAM) Allows Jrs./Srs to take college credit courses that also count for high school credit Application Required Minimum 3.0 High School GPA Test Requirements http://www.sandhills.edu/programs/high- school/ccp.php

Reasons to Consider Cost Entrance Requirements Transfer Options 2 Year Vs. 4 Year Reasons to Consider Cost Entrance Requirements Transfer Options Maturity Program Offerings Class Size Athletics Flexible Scheduling Location

NCAA Eligibility Center WHO? Any student/athlete considering a Division I or II School http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA. jsp Request transcript from Ms. Carter, Registrar, after junior year Send scores from ACT/SAT directly to NCAA

Transcripts Submit transcript electronically on CFNC.org for NC schools If a school uses the Common Application, a transcript will be uploaded by your School Counselor when you submit his/her email address OR see Mrs. Carter, Registrar, in Guidance for a transcript request form List colleges and scholarships where you would like your transcripts sent Pick up official transcripts the next day and mail them to the colleges If you took Sandhills Community College classes in high school you will need to request a transcript from Sandhills once class is finished in order to receive college credit. PHS transcript lists Sandhills classes and can be used for college admission purposes.

Scholarships PHS Scholarship Website www.ncmcs.org/pchs Guidance National Scholarships: can search using 2-3 national websites (see list of helpful websites) State Scholarships: can be searched through CFNC Local Scholarships: announced at school and on PHS website Institutional Scholarships: see individual school website

Financial Aid Types of Financial Aid: Grants, Loans, Work-Study, Scholarships Completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov Apply for a student PIN and a parent PIN (FSA ID) Can begin FAFSA on October 1st of the year prior to starting college Need personal info, tax returns, and financial info from prior-prior year. For example students entering college in 2018 will use 2016 tax returns. Awards package from colleges CSS Profile

Helpful Websites National scholarship websites: -www.fastweb.com -www.collegeboard.org -www.scholarships360.org www.northcarolina.edu www.todaysmilitary.com www.mymajors.com www.myfuture.com www.cfnc.org www.careeronestop.org www.finaid.org www.studentaid.ed.gov