1. College admissions& Application
November 2017

2. What colleges are looking for
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

3. 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 —SAT Math —ACT Composite 28-33

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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?: or You will receive a residency certification number (RCN) to use on your college applications.

10. 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
school/ccp.php

11. 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

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

13. 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 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.

14. 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

15. Financial Aid
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 (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 will use 2016 tax returns.
Awards package from colleges
CSS Profile

16. Helpful Websites National scholarship websites: -www.fastweb.com- -