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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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!!!!

5. 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

6. 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.

7. College Admission Exams ACT
American College Testing (ACT)
Website:
Cost: $62.50 with Writing ($46 without writing)
CEEB# for Southern:
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
Western, Graham, Eastern
Feb
Jan 12
Jan
Apr 14
Mar 9
Mar
Cummings, Williams, Western,
Jun 9
May 4
May
Eastern

8. College Admission Exams SAT
College Board SAT
Website:
Cost: $60 with Writing ($46 without Writing)
CEEB# for Southern:
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

9. 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

10. 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*******

11. Types of Applications Common Application – “Common App”
Includes over 500 schools nationwide
Complete 1 application for multiple colleges
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
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

12. 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:
Financial Aid/Scholarship page of specific college or university

13. 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

14. Alamance Community College Representative
Alyssa Womble, M.S. Ed.SAlamance Community College
Career Coach
Alamance Community College/Southern Alamance High School
ext or

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

16. Questions?????