1. Nicole Barillari 12th grade counselor
Welcome Class of 2016!
Nicole Barillari
12th grade counselor

2. The Spartan Administration Team
Mr. Leathers
Principal
Mrs. Bullock
Director, School of Business Management and Sustainability
Mr. Starkey
Assistant Principal, EC Department
Dr. Carpenter
Director, School of Computer Technology Engineering
Mrs. Campbell
Director, School of Biomedical Technology

3. The School Counselors Ms. Herrell Ms. Haith Ms. Abbott Ms. Barillari
11th grade
12th grade
10th grade
9th grade
Ms. Herrell
Ms. Haith
Ms. Abbott
Ms. Barillari

4. Student Services Support
College Advisor
Ms. Ibe
Office Hours 7:30-2:30
Durham Tech Advisor
Ms. Smith

5. Career Development Coordinator
Ms. Garmon
Career Development Coordinators (CDC) support Career and Technical Education (CTE) and coordinate career development services for students participating in CTE
CDCs facilitate linkages with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students' transition to postsecondary education and employment.
Our goal is that every student will graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the 21st century.
Students should see their counselor and Career Development Coordinator to begin developing the skills they need to become career, college, and citizenship ready.

6. Graduation Requirements
28 credits:
4 Math
3 Science
4 Social Studies
4 English
2 Foreign Language (4 year schools)
1 Health/PE
CPR
10 elective credits with at least 4 credits from chosen pathway.

7. Know Your Post Secondary Options
Enroll
College and Universities
Community & Junior Colleges
Trade, Technical & Business Colleges
Enlist
Military
Employed
Start your career
Apprenticeships

8. College Search
Collegeboard.org or CFNC.org (in-state only). Alternatively, students can go to individual school websites if they already know what schools they are interested in. Students can apply on-line or request a paper application directly from the college or university.

9. The UNC System Appalachian State East Carolina UNC School of the Arts
UNC Wilmington
Western Carolina
Winston-Salem State
Elizabeth City State
Fayetteville State
NC A & T State
NC Central
NC State
UNC Asheville
UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Charlotte
UNC Pembroke
UNC Greensboro

10. We suggest applying to 3-5 different schools
We suggest applying to 3-5 different schools. In selecting schools, students should take note of the following categories…  
Safety School-A school for which the student’s GPA and test scores far exceed those of the average admitted students. (Students should have one of these on their list.)
Match School-A school for which the student’s GPA and test scores are on par with the average admitted students. (The majority of student’s school should come from this category.)
Reach School-A school for which the student’s GPA and test scores are below the average admitted students. (Students may or may not elect to have these types of schools on their list.)

11. What do colleges use to evaluate applicants?
Transcript: Grades, GPA, Class Rank, and Curriculum
Test Scores: SAT or ACT
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs, Sports, Jobs, Community Service, Summer Programs, Local Organized Activities (ex. Piano Lessons, Church Choir, Boy Scouts, Etc.)
Recommendation Letters: Submit up to three letters. One should be from a teacher. We suggest sending one from someone outside the classroom setting (club sponsor, coach. employer, etc.). The third can come from any adult who works with the student in an official capacity (ex. another teacher, a counselor, an activity sponsor, etc.). Students should provide the recommender with a stamped envelope that has already been addressed to the school or scholarship. The brag sheet is helpful when getting started.
Give your recommender at least two weeks notice. Not all
colleges require a letter of recommendation.

12. North Carolina University System Minimum Admissions Requirements
You must have 2 foreign language classes of consecutive levels
Minimum GPA to apply for class of 2013 and beyond: 2.5
A math higher than Algebra 2
Please check into the admissions profile for the schools you are interested in for average GPA and test scores of those admitted
Minimum SAT: 800
Minimum ACT: 17

13. Transcripts
Students must request a transcript requesting it through DPS’s website under the records section. Forms should be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the college or scholarship deadline.
Click on the blue backpack.

14. Test Scores
Students must submit their official SAT or ACT scores to colleges directly from the ACT or the CollegeBoard. (Four are sent free when you register for the test. Afterwards, the SAT charges $10.50 and the ACT charges $10 per additional score reports.) Seniors who have not taken either test and plan to apply to a four year college should register immediately. Depending upon household income, students may qualify for SAT or ACT fee waivers. These cannot be used for late registration or standby registration. Students who use a fee waiver for a test will also qualify to get four fee waivers for college applications.

15. Common Buzz Words
SAT
Class Rank
GPA
FASFA
ACT

16. Notes
What is Colleges request a large amount of information from applicants, and the site simplifies the process by collecting as much of that information all in one place. 
You can check the CFNC or College Board website to see if your GPA and or SAT/ACT scores match the requirements to get into the college you wish to apply to.
Explore deadlines and academic requirements. Call colleges if you need clarification on something.
Make a to-do list with monthly goals and ask yourself: A.) Are you on track to graduate B.) What do I need to do to make this happen?
Students will receive transcripts as I meet with them
Hampton University is waiving the college application fee waiver through September 30

17. SOUTHERN DATES TO REMEMBER
CFNC FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 6:30-7:30 PM IN THE AUD
DURHAM TECH APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR SPRING ENROLLMENT
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 SEE MS. SMITH IN ROOM LOCATED 11 IN THE COUNSELING DEPT.
COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK NOVEMBER 2-6
LOCATION TBA
FINANCIAL AID NIGHTS-FREE APLICATION FOR STUDENT AID
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 6:30-7:30 PM IN THE AUD
FAFSA DAY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 FAFSA DAY (LOCATION TBA)
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS (AS OF 9/17/12) DATES AND TIMES TBA
WINSTON SALEM 10/28 11: NC A & T
GUILFORD MEREDITH
UNC-G ECU 
JOHNSON AND WALES NC STATE