1. WELCOME TO PHS COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT October 13, 2015 1

2. What colleges are looking for 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 Community College 2

3. Sample Freshmen Profile 3 UNC-Chapel Hill Fall 2014 Class profile First-Year Students Admission 31,331 applied 8,930 admitted (29% of all students applying; 53% of NC applicants; 18% of out- of-state applicants) 3,974 enrolled (45% of all students admitted; 62% of NC admits; 21% 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 —SAT Critical Reading 600-700 —SAT Math 620-720 —SAT Writing 590-700 —ACT Composite 28-33

4. SAT Register for the SAT on www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org Dates: – Dec. 5 th PHS – March 5 th PHS Procedures: – Must submit photo when registering – Must bring photo i.d. and admission ticket to test site The redesigned SAT will launch in spring 2016 For more information go to: https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/redesign 4

5. SAT (continued) 4 free score reports can be sent to the colleges/universities of your choice during the registration process Additional scores can be sent to colleges from collegeboard.org for $11.25 Super scoring SSD Fee waivers 5

6. ACT Register at www.actstudent.orgwww.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 $12 Administered at Richmond Sr., Lee Sr. and O’Neal High Schools ACT Dates: Dec. 12, Feb. 6, April 9, June 11 Juniors will take in March of 2016 Fee waivers 6

7. Applying to colleges Apply to colleges using: – CFNC.org – Common Application – Individual college website Deadlines: – Early decision – Early action – Single choice early action (highly selective schools) – Regular decision 7

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 Week – November 2-6, 2015 – CFNC.org 8

9. NCAA Eligibility Center WHO? Any student/athlete considering a Division I or II School http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp Request transcript from Ms. Carter, Registrar, after junior year Send scores from ACT/SAT directly to NCAA 9

10. Transcripts Submit transcript electronically on CFNC.org for NC schools 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 Exceptions – If a college has a counselor form ask your counselor to prepare transcripts and counselor form If your student took Sandhills Community College classes in high school he/she 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. 10

11. Scholarships PHS Scholarship Website – www.ncmcs.org/pchs www.ncmcs.org/pchs – Guidance » Scholarships 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 11

12. Financial Aid Types of Financial Aid: Grants, Loans, Work-Study, Scholarships Completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov Apply for a student PIN and a parent PIN Can begin FAFSA on January 1 st of each year Need personal info, tax returns, and financial info Awards package from colleges Consolidated Financial Aid Workshop January 2016, Sandhills Community College SCC FAFSA day, February 2016 CSS Profile 12

13. Helpful Websites 13 National scholarship websites: -www.fastweb.com -www.scholarshipexperts.com -www.collegeboard.com -www.scholarships360.org www.northcarolina.edu www.todaysmilitary.com www.mymajors.com www.myfuture.com www.cfnc.org www.careeronestop.org www.finaid.org www.studentaid.ed.gov

14. QUESTIONS ? 14