1. Cary High School
Class of 2012!!

2. How many credits are needed for GRADUATION???

3. TOTAL =
26 credits to graduate from Cary High School

4. Graduation Requirements
College Prep Course of study
4 Math(1 Past Algebra II)
4 English
3 Social Studies: World History, Civics/Economics, US History
3 Science: Earth or an Environmental Science, Biology, and a Physical Science
1 Healthful Living
2 Foreign Language credits of the same language
9 Electives
College Tech Prep & Career Prep course of study
3 Math
4 English
3 Social Studies: World History, Civics/Economics, US History
3 Science: Earth or an Environmental Science, Biology, a Physical Science
1 Healthful Living
4 Pathway (ARTS/CTE/ROTC)
8 Electives

5. IMPORTANT DATES AND LINKS
Senior Planning Calendar
Useful links/blackboard site
Please Refer to Handout 
pg. 3-6

6. www.commonapp.org Online applications Member Colleges & Universities
Davidson College
Duke University
Guilford College
Meredith College
Salem College
UNC Asheville
UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Wilmington
Wake Forest University

7. ALL these terms?? What do they mean????

8. College Admissions Terms to know
Early Action
Early Decision
Binding
Non-binding
Regular Admission
Rolling Admission
Conditional
Denial
Deferment
Wait-listed

9.
Transcript Manager-Send your transcripts to all North Carolina colleges and universities!
Online Applications
Student Career Matchmaking Assistant
Virtual College Tour
Research all North Carolina schools

10. www.collegeboard.org Register for the SATs
Create a My College Quick Start
Search schools in-state or out-of-state
Free practice for the SATs
Search college majors and minors
Information on paying for college
Request additional score reports

11. Wake Tech
Earn an Associates Degree or Certificate or enter into their College Transfer Program
Compass Test-Everyone must take for placement into classes. Certain SAT scores may waive the test; see counselor or contact Wake Tech for more details.

12. Military/ASVAB ASVAB test on September 23, 2011
Students can sign up for the ASVAB test in Student Services.
Career Development Coordinator, Lisa Williams

13. How to pay for college???

14. Scholarships & Financial Aid
Caryhs.wcpss.net
Student Services BlackBoard
WCPSS Scholarship Plus (
Financial Aid Counselor
Refer to handout pg 16
Mrs. Nancy Ladish
Every Thursday, starting October 13th

15. Students with Disabilities
Students must work with college/universities Office of Disability Support Services
Parents do not have access to disability related records or grades unless the student provides written consent

16. Transcript requests www.wcpss.net/transcripts
Senior transcripts can be sent beginning 9/23/2011

17. Recommendations Recommendation packet Teacher Appraisal Form
Updated resume
Honors
Activities
Community service
Self-assessment form
Parent response form

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