1. Junior Information Session
Presented by the North Mecklenburg HS
Student Services Team

2. Student Services Staff
Last Name
Counselor
A-C
Ext
D-Ho
Ext
Hu-Mi
Ext
Mo-Sc
Ext
Se-Z
Ext
9th Grade (A-Mc)
Ext
9th Grade (Me-Z)
Ext

3. Promotion requirements
Promotion 9th to 10th
6 credits
Promotion from 10th to 11th
12 credits total (including English I & II, and Math I)
Promotion from 11th to 12th
18 credits total (including English I & II, and Math I)
You must have 24 specific credits to graduate!

4. UNC Admission Requirements
Courses
Credits
English (I, II, III, IV) 4
Math (Math I, Math II, Math III, and a higher level math – AFM, Honors Pre-Calc, Honors Discrete, etc.)
Science (Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical (Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science) 3
History (World, Civics/Economics, American History I and II OR AP US History and another social studies course)
Foreign Languages (at least 2 of the same, but many prefer 3) 2
Health/PE 1
Electives (including the 2 foreign language) 8
TOTAL CREDITS 24

5. How to Choose a College Naviance
College Foundation of North Carolina -
College Visits/School Visits

6. What are colleges looking for?
Coursework
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Class rank
SAT and/or ACT scores
Extracurricular Activities
Community Service
Recommendations, essays, and interviews (if required)
Demonstrated Interest

7. State University Info

8. Standardized Testing

9. How to apply for college
Naviance
Choose 3-5 colleges that you wish to apply
1- ‘Reach’ school
2- Where you would like to attend
3- If you can’t get in anywhere else, what you will take
Follow the directions on the application.
Be mindful of deadlines!!!
You can apply at the college’s website or through CFNC (

10. Waivers
SAT (2)
ACT (2)
Application Waivers - only used if you previously used an SAT or ACT waiver
Unlimited for all schools who accept them with an SAT Waiver
Please check with the college to see if they accept these waivers first!
Students must qualify by having proof of free/reduced lunch.

11. Naviance Quick Tutorial student.naviance.com/nmh
Colleges/Careers/Scholarships
To receive your registration code, contact your counselor!

12. NCAA Clearinghouse
Athletes may sign up during their sophomore year, but should sign up no later than a Junior.
Which courses count for Clearinghouse?
How GPAs/SAT/ACT scores are calculated?
If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so ASAP.
If you need help at school, please see
Mr. Redd in Student Services.

13. Career Development Coordinator (CDC)
Coordinate the college and career fair
Facilitator of College and Career Promise at CPCC
Assist students in making critical decisions relative to their future
Registers students for the ASVAB
To contact Mrs. Carr,

14. College Advisor Coordinate college recruiter visits to North Meck
Assists with college applications
Helps with personal statements, admissions essays, interview tips, etc.
Scholarship assistance
Contact: Ms. Green at

15. Post-Secondary Options
Community College
Associate degree or certification
Trade School
Cosmetology, Barber School, Massage Therapy, Automotive etc.
Military
Must take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
Prep at
Given at NMHS
Sign up with Ms. Carr
Employment

16. To receive important updates from the student services team:
Remind
To receive important updates from the student services team:
to 81010

17. Upcoming Dates/Opportunities
PSAT - October 10
Field Trips -
CACRAO College Fair - October 4
JSCU College Tour - October 9
UNCC College Tour - October 24
Please register using the QR codes in Student Services.
ACT - TBD (Spring 2019)

18. Student Services Website

19. Q & A Session