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 Minimum GPA 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 2

3 UNC-Chapel Hill Fall 2014 Class profile First-Year Students Admission 31,331 applied 8,930 admitted (29% of all students applying; 53% of NC applicants; 18% of out-of-state applicants) 3,974 enrolled (45% of all students admitted; 62% of NC admits; 21% 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 —SAT Critical Reading —SAT Math —SAT Writing —ACT Composite 28-33

 Register for the SAT on  Dates:  Dec. 5 th Jan. 23 rd, March 5 th at PHS  Procedures:  Must submit photo when registering  Must bring photo i.d. and admission ticket to test site  Super scoring  4 free score reports can be sent to the colleges/universities of your choice during the registration process 4

 Additional scores can be sent to colleges from collegeboard.org for $11.25  SSD  Fee waivers  SAT Subject*  The redesigned SAT will launch in March 2016 For more information go to: collegeboard.org and click on the “New SAT” tab 5

 Register at  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 $12  Administered at Richmond Sr., Lee Sr. and O’Neal High Schools  ACT Dates: Dec. 12, Feb. 6, April 9, June 11  Juniors will take in March of 2016  Fee waivers 6

 Apply to colleges using:  CFNC.org  Common Application  Individual college website  Deadlines:  Early decision  Early action  Single choice early action (highly selective schools)  Regular decision 7

 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 Week  November 2-6, 2015  CFNC.org 8

 Allows Jrs./Srs to take college credit courses that also count for high school credit  Application Required (Deadline for Spring 2016 is FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 th.)  Minimum 3.0 High School GPA  Test Requirements  school/ccp.php school/ccp.php 9

Reasons to Consider 1. Cost 2. Entrance Requirements 3. Transfer Options 4. Maturity 5. Program Offerings 6. Class Size 7. Athletics 8. Flexible Scheduling 9. Location 10

WHO? Any student/athlete considering a Division I or II School  jsp jsp  Request transcript from Ms. Carter, Registrar, after junior year  Send scores from ACT/SAT directly to NCAA 11

 Submit transcript electronically on CFNC.org for NC schools  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  Exceptions  If a college has a counselor form ask your counselor to prepare transcripts and counselor form  If your student took Sandhills Community College classes in high school he/she 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. 12

 PHS Scholarship Website  Guidance  Scholarships  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  _Scholarship 13

 Types of Financial Aid: Grants, Loans, Work-Study, Scholarships  Completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)   Apply for a student PIN and a parent PIN  Can begin FAFSA on January 1 st of each year  Need personal info, tax returns, and financial info  Awards package from colleges  Consolidated Financial Aid Workshop January 2016, Sandhills Community College  SCC FAFSA day, February 20, 2016  CSS Profile 14

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