1. Parent University I: How do I make sure my child is competitive in college admissions?

2. Junior Year O Critical Year for Success O SAT – on your own O ACT – once with the school for free O Begin researching colleges O Major of your choice? O Are you competitive? O Visit! O Scholarships – begin search O CFNC.org O Fastweb.com

3. What do colleges look at? O Rigor of high school course work O GPA – demonstrated success in rigorous courses O Test Scores O Have you shown an interest in them? In your major? O How well rounded are you?

4. A Note About Test Scores O ACT vs. SAT O When to test? O Begin junior year, especially if in a Math course. O Super Scoring O Colleges take the highest combination of scores if you test more than once.

5. How does my child stack up? FSUMOCNCCUECUUNCWNCSUUNC GPA2.753.02.753.54.04.0+ SAT-R420460430500580 640 SAT-M440500440520600610650 ACT18 23242630

6. Let’s Stay in Touch O Make an Appointment O Hours specifically for parents – Tuesdays 4pm- 6pm O Call or email (kkremer@duplinschools.net)kkremer@duplinschools.net O Twitter O Follow me for important announcements, summer opportunities and deadlines O @dechscounseling O Monthly Parent Universities O What topics would most benefit you? Email ideas!