1. Senior Night 2017 Lisa Gastaldi – Director of Counseling, Seniors A-K
Catherine Salley – School Counselor, Seniors L-Z

2. Last year’s acceptances by the numbers…
Clemson
USC
26,244 total applications
80 of our students applied
44 accepted (55%) – 26 attending
4.06 SCUGP GPA
1281 average SAT, 28 average ACT
26,013 total applications
95 of our students applied
68 accepted (72%) – 24 attending
3.68 SCUGP GPA
1225 average SAT, 26 average ACT

3. Last year’s #’s continued…
College of Charleston
(around) 12,000 total applications
56 of our students applied
35 accepted (63%) – 8 attending
3.85 SCUGP GPA
1223 average SAT, 26 average ACT

4. SAT/ACT/GPA score averages (middle 50%)
Clemson
SAT: (average 1310) overall / In-State (average 1295) / 1302 mean score
ACT: (overall and in-state) / 29.2 mean score
Average GPA: 4.64 (in-state)
USC
SAT: (average 1254) overall
ACT: (average 27.3)
Average GPA: 4.04 (overall)
CofC
SAT: (average 1170) overall
ACT: (average 24.5)
Average GPA: (average 4.23 overall)

5. SAT/ACT/GPA Bridge averages (middle 50%)
Clemson
SAT: 1120
ACT: 23
Average GPA: Not known
USC
SAT:
ACT: 20-21
Average GPA: 3.0 SCUGP
CofC
SAT: 1044
ACT: 22
Average GPA: SCUGP

6. Transcript Request Form (Green Sheet)
Seniors should already be working on their green sheet to turn in, if they have not already
Tracking system so counselors know when materials should be sent
The next step after turning in the green sheet is to add the colleges they are applying to into Naviance

7. How to add colleges to Naviance
Step 1: The student should log into their Naviance account (we can reset passwords if it is forgotten). Go to the BEHS website, click on Departments, then Counseling Office – the link to Naviance sign-in page is on our homepage
Step 2: Click on the “Colleges” tab
Step 3: Click on “Colleges I’m applying to”
Step 4: Click on “Add colleges to this list” – they will need to indicate if they are applying RD, EA, ED, Rolling, etc. and request their transcript to be sent
Side Note: If applying to Common App schools they will need to match their common app account to their Naviance account. There is a video link of how to do this on the homepage of Naviance.

8. College applications October is college application month
All apps should be started (not necessarily completed) by the end of October
Be aware of application deadlines – ED, EA, Priority, RD, Rolling, etc.
The green sheet and Naviance (or your counselor) will help with knowing when deadlines are
Keep up with your deadlines and don’t wait until the last minute to apply!

9. Application Deadlines
Early
Regular
USC – Oct. 15th
CofC – ED Nov. 1 / EA Dec. 1
Furman – ED Nov. 1 / EA Nov. 1
Wofford – ED Nov. 1 / EA Nov. 15
Clemson – Dec. 1 (Priority)
Decisions must be made by May 1
USC – Dec. 1st
CofC – Feb. 15th (formerly Feb. 1st)
Furman – Jan. 15th
Wofford – Jan. 15th (formerly Feb. 1st)
Clemson – N/A (Priority 12/1)
Decisions must be made by May 1

10. College applications – up to 3 different ways to apply
One way to apply is directly through the institution using the college’s website
Will need to create an account with a user name and password
Keep up with all college info / log-ins in a college folder or binder!
Common Application Schools – mostly private schools (
Coalition Application Schools – Clemson & USC (
Advice – please have someone read personal statements
Don’t wait until the night before!
Be prepared for the cost (around $50 - $100 per application)

11. Transcripts *SCUGP transcripts are sent to all in-state colleges
*Green Sheet is important for us to send materials
*Please consult Naviance to see if transcripts have been sent

12. Transcript requests…
Please call the individual colleges if you believe your transcript has not been sent or received.
Here is an admissions rep from USC (Southern California) in their admissions office transcript room!

13. Teacher recommendations
State Schools – not required but can be submitted
Private Schools – required, number determined by college
Teachers are suppose to cover the characteristics of the student within the classroom environment
Students must ask teachers first
Some teachers ask for students to provide a form or resume
Students must then invite teachers via Naviance
Should allow teachers two to three weeks to complete before the deadline

14. Counselor recommendations
State Schools – not required but can be submitted
Private Schools – Common Application required
Counselors cover the student as a social being within the context of the class
Counselors meet with students approximately 40 minutes for interview
Parent questionnaire is sent home
Counselors may consult teachers, coaches or club advisors for more information
Should allow counselors two to three weeks to complete before the deadline
All letters of recommendation should remain confidential!

15. SAT / ACT scores
Must be sent directly from The College Board or ACT to each of the colleges
Can send scores to 4 schools during registration process for free – we recommend this!
SAT /ACT score report cost is $12 per school to send after the test date
Official Scores cannot come from Bishop England

16. South Carolina Lottery Scholarships
Palmetto Fellows: $6,700
Criteria: must meet all
1400 SAT / 32 ACT
4.0 on SCUGP
- OR -
1200 SAT / 27 ACT
3.5 on SCUGP through Junior year
Top 6% from SCUGP
Dec. 15th deadline to submit paperwork
Life Scholarship: $5,000
Criteria: must meet 2 out of 3
1100 SAT / 24 ACT
3.0 on SCUGP
Top 30% from SCUGP
Hope Scholarship: $2,800
Criteria: for one year only (then gets bumped up to the Life if criteria met)
3.0 on SCUGP alone
*Enhancement for Math & Science Majors – Life recipients possible $2500 extra, Palmetto recipients possible $3300 extra. Must complete 14 hours in Math/Science during first year, eligible for next year.

17. Scholarships
We have many scholarships listed on the Counseling webpage! Announcements are made but it is up to the student to seek them out and apply before the deadlines.
There are also hundreds of search engines that students can use to find scholarships through. Examples include:

18. Naviance Updates Student responsibilities:
Senior Acceptances, denials, waitlist – We would like copies of all acceptance letters for our file.
Scholarships – We would like copies of ALL SCHOLARSHIPS students receive (whether they accept or not)
Update Acceptances/Denials – in Naviance
This information is collected for graduation program and Naviance Scattergrams

19. Upcoming college reps visiting BE (students must sign-up through Naviance the day before to be able to attend)

20. Senioritis/Free Period Privileges
Senioritis is a real thing! Please keep encouraging your students to do their best this year.
Seniors failing a class: Any senior who fails a class for the first semester will lose his/her free period privileges and be placed in a study hall. These privileges MAY be reinstated at the school counselor’s discretion upon demonstration of significant academic progress (as noted on the third quarter report card). It is the responsibility of the student to request the academic review at the end of the third quarter.

21. Save the Date
Financial Aid Night: Wednesday, Oct. 6:30 PM (PAC)
Prior/Prior & FAFSA due dates are moved up for every college (Start October 1)
Upcoming monthly College Board webinar events for parents:
October = Paying for College (Oct. 2nd) & College Apps 101 for Parents (Oct. 12th)
Each webinar lasts 1 hour
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/for-parents
Senior Retreat: Wednesday, Oct. 11th
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Friday, Oct. 20 from 1-4 PM

22. Thank you for coming! Questions?
Lisa Gastaldi (Seniors A – K)
Catherine Salley (Seniors L – Z)
Ext. 123
Ext. 124