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Introduction Doris Brewton– Senior Counselor dbrewton@bcbe.org 251-928-4495 Ext. 4 Jessica Morris – IB Counselor jamorris@bcbe.org 251-928-4495 Ext. 2

College Applications When to apply for college…this fall! ACT - Apply online at www.actstudent.org ACT with writing – should take at least once Fairhope High School CEEB Code is 011-060 SAT – Apply online at www.sat.collegeboard.org GPA – weighted vs. unweighted

College Applications How to apply… Online Common Application www.commonapp.org

College Applications What to know… Deadlines Admission Requirements Transcripts - Sign up - Time to process

Scholarships College/University Scholarships Automatic programs - some schools require “scholarship” applications in addition to regular applications Leadership Departmental Nominations

Other Types of Scholarships Community scholarships Athletic scholarships NCAA Eligibility www.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA Eligibility www.playnaia.org Military Enlistments – I’ve got contact info for each branch. Email me if you’d like to speak to someone.

Scholarship Numbers Bring me a copy of every scholarship that you have been offered EVEN IF YOU DON’T ACCEPT IT! I will make a copy of your original! You can e-mail me a copy! Get it to me! THIS IS IMPORTANT!

Financial Aid Completing the FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid Most college financial aid, of any type, requires the FAFSA. Start working on the FAFSA NOW, and submit it as soon after October1st as possible.

Recommendation Letters Teacher Community Member Counselor Brag Sheet (VERY detailed) Parent Questionnaire (both forms are available on the school website) Recommendation forms Must be downloaded and brought to me

Academic Honors Academic Honors designations: Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 and higher Magna Cum Laude – 3.75 to 3.99 Cum Laude – 3.50 to 3.749 Students who earn a D or F in any high school course will not be eligible to receive academic honors.

Beyond the Application Social Networking Sites - Facebook/Instagram/Twitter—Be careful of what you post, share, like, retweet, etc. Email addresses—keep them appropriate and CHECK them! QUESTIONS?