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Preparing for College – Junior Year Debbie Dill, Grades 10-12 ddill@micharter.org
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Grade point average (GPA) (pg. 5) Strength of subjects ACT/SAT scores Class rank Recommendations Activities/Awards Essays/Interviews Demonstrated Interest
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ACT All juniors will take at MICS on March 1, 2016 Other dates: ◦ December 12. 2015 ◦ April 9, 2016 ◦ June 11, 2016 Cost: $39.50 (without writing) $56.50 (with writing) SAT Students take independently at other High Schools Dates: ◦ March 5, 2016 ◦ May 7, 2016 ◦ June 4, 2016 Cost: $43.00 (without essay) $54.50 (with essay) actstudent.orgsat.collegeboard.org
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1. Appalachian State University 2. East Carolina University 3. Elizabeth City State University 4. Fayetteville State University 5. North Carolina A&T State University 6. North Carolina Central University 7. North Carolina State University 8. UNC Asheville 9. UNC-Chapel Hill 10. UNC Charlotte 11. UNC Greensboro 12. UNC Pembroke 13. UNC Wilmington 14. UNC School of the Arts 15. Western Carolina University 16. Winston-Salem State University
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http://nccollegefinder/org/shool/show_all/
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Parents and students need to work together to choose a college that will be a good fit Consider the following ◦ Public or Private ◦ Size ◦ Academic programs ◦ Location ◦ Cost ◦ Admission Requirements
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4 Main Categories of Financial Aid 1.Grant – money given, usually because of financial need 2.Scholarship – money awarded for exceptional academic achievement, outstanding talent, and/or financial need 3.Loan – borrowed money that must be paid back 4.Work – study – money earned by working at a part- time job January 12, 7 pm. Director of Financial Aid at Davidson College Financial Aid is often awarded on a “first come, first serve” basis so complete applications early. FAFSA – page 26 – submit I Jan. Senior Year
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NCAA – Division I, II: www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA – www.playnaia.orgwww.playnaia.org ◦ Must have 2 of the following 3: Required minimum ACT or SAT Overall 2.0 Graduate in the top half of his/her class NJCAA – www.njcaa.org Junior colleges Division I and II can offer athletic scholarshipswww.njcaa.org There are no academic eligibility requirements for athletes entering junior colleges
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Contact the admissions office to set up a visit or sign up on the school’s website If your child is an outstanding student check to see if the college has an Honors or Scholar’s program Ask what majors and programs are the strongest and what the college is best know for Eat in the student union Check admission requirements. Find out how your child compares by asking what the average GPA and ACT/SAT scores are for incoming freshmen Make some notes, take some pictures Possible questions to ask – pg. 15
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https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=misland Enter as a quest – password mics
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Register to retake the ACT or SAT Visit and research colleges Narrow your list of colleges Enter “Colleges I am considering” into Naviance Start to look at what applications require Complete “junior brag sheet” on Naviance Complete “parent brag sheet” on Naviance Have a discussion with your child about College expenses and your expectations about their contribution, taking out loans etc.
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CCP provides seamless dual enrollment educational opportunities tuition-free for eligible North Carolina high school students, allowing them to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. Students can take classes at any community college – usually Gaston College or CPCC
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CCP is very prescriptive with few choices. Students must prove college readiness for College Transfer Pathways by placing out of developmental courses on the reading, writing, and math portions using any of the approved assessments (PLAN, PSAT, SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, ASSET, and COMPASS). Students will be able to earn a certificate that will provide entry-level job skills thus being very focused.
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