1. College Student v/s Mom
Dear Mom, $chool is really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can’t think of anything I need. $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card a$ I would love to hear from you. Love, your $on. Dear Son, I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh. Love, Mom

2. REMIND FOR SENIORS Text the number 81010 this message: Or Go to:
@brewton19 Or
Go to:

3. Introduction Doris Brewton– Senior Counselor dbrewton@bcbe.org
Ext. 4
Jessica Morris – IB Counselor
Ext. 2

4. College Applications When to apply for college…this fall!
ACT - Apply online at
ACT with writing – should take at least once
Fairhope High School CEEB Code is
SAT – Apply online at
GPA – weighted vs. unweighted

5. College Applications How to apply… Online Common Application

6. College Applications What to know… Deadlines Admission Requirements
Transcripts
- Sign up
- Time to process

7. Scholarships College/University Scholarships Automatic programs
- some schools require “scholarship” applications in addition to regular applications
Leadership
Departmental
Nominations

8. Other Types of Scholarships
Community scholarships
Athletic scholarships
NCAA Eligibility
NAIA Eligibility
Military Enlistments – I’ve got contact info for each branch. me if you’d like to speak to someone.

9. Scholarship Numbers
Bring me a copy of every scholarship that you have been offered
EVEN IF YOU DON’T ACCEPT IT!
I will make a copy of your original!
You can me a copy!
Get it to me!
THIS IS IMPORTANT!

10. Financial Aid Completing the FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Most college financial aid, of any type, requires the FAFSA.
Start working on the FAFSA NOW, and submit it as soon after October1st as possible.

11. Recommendation Letters
Teacher
Community Member
Counselor
Brag Sheet (VERY detailed)
Parent Questionnaire (both forms are available on the school website)
Recommendation forms
Must be downloaded and brought to me

12. Academic Honors Academic Honors designations:
Summa Cum Laude – 4.0 and higher
Magna Cum Laude – 3.75 to 3.99
Cum Laude – 3.50 to 3.749
Students who earn a D or F in any high school course will not be eligible to receive academic honors.

13. Beyond the Application
Social Networking Sites
- Facebook/Instagram/Twitter—Be careful of what you post, share, like, retweet, etc.
addresses—keep them appropriate and CHECK them!
QUESTIONS?