1. Cary High School Senior Parent Information Night September 18, 2014

2. Senior Counselors Ms. Strader 10 th —12 th grades, A through G

3. Senior Counselors Mrs. Bowers 10 th —12 th grades, H through O

4. Senior Counselors Mr. Young 10 th —12 th grades, P through Z

5. Dean of Student Services Mr. Johnson Temporary counselor for Seniors P through Z

6. IMPORTANT DATES AND LINKS Cary HS Student Services Weebly Site @caryhscounselor #impseniors2015 Please Refer to Handout Please Refer to Handout

7. How many credits are needed for GRADUATION???

8. TOTAL = 26 credits to graduate from Cary High School

9. Graduation Requirements (Pg 5) Future Ready Course of study 4 Math (1 Past Algebra II/Common Core Math 3) 4 English 3 Social Studies: World History, Civics & Economics, US History 3 Science: Earth or an Environmental Science, Biology, and a Physical Science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics) 1 Healthful Living 2 Elective credits (World Languages, CTE, or Fine Arts) 9 Electives

10. WCPSS College Fair (Pg 10) Sunday, September 21, 2014 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. NC State University: McKimmon Center Over 100 colleges will attend to discuss college admission with local high school juniors and seniors Information Sessions Also Included Financial Aid Sessions Times: 2:45 & 3:45 Preparing for College Sessions Times: 2:30 & 3:30 Admission and parking are free

11. www.cfnc.orgwww.cfnc.org (Pg 3) Online Applications Student Career Matchmaking Assistant Virtual College Tour Research all North Carolina schools

12. www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org (Pg 3, 6, & 7) Register for the SAT Create a My College Quick Start account for free individualized SAT practice Use Big Future to find colleges, explore majors, and plan how to pay Free practice for the ACCUPLACER Request additional score reports

13. www.actstudent.org Register for the ACT Free practice for the ACT Receive and send your ACT scores online (Pg 3, 6, & 7)

14. Fee Waivers If student is eligible, fee waivers are available for both SAT and ACT. Eligibility form can be picked up in Student Services. If waiver is used for SAT during Senior year, student also qualifies for up to 4 college application fee waivers as well.

15. Students with Disabilities Please see handout on page 8.

16. Wake Tech (Pg 3, 6) Earn an Associates Degree or Certificate or enter into their College Transfer Program Accuplacer Test-Everyone must take for placement into classes. Certain ACT/SAT scores may waive the test; see counselor or contact Wake Tech for more details. Remember to apply early to secure a spot!

17. Career Development (Pg 10) See our Career Development Coordinator, Ms. Lisa Williams, to inquire about: Job Shadowing Internships Contact at lwwilliams@wcpss.netlwwilliams@wcpss.net

18. Military (Pg 6) Recruiters visit CHS throughout the year Military offers many educational opportunities

19. How to pay for college???

20. Scholarships & Financial Aid THE Cary HS website Cary HS Student Services website WCPSS Scholarship Plus (www.scholarshipplus.com/wake)www.scholarshipplus.com/wake Individual college/university financial aid website Financial Aid Counselor: Ms. Busby Weekly starting November 1 st Students and parents can sign up for appointments in Student Services January 1 st is the first day to complete the FAFSA

21. Senior Conferences Please don’t forget to sign up in Student Services for a Senior Conference! They will run from September 15 th — October 3 rd. Check your high school graduation credits and transcript Time to answer college questions

22. Transcript requests (Pg 4) Please refer to page 4 of your Senior packet on how to request transcripts for in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities. You (not your counselor) are responsible for sending your transcript electronically. Please don’t wait until the application deadline to submit your request! Some colleges may require students to upload a copy of their transcript.

23. Where Do You Stand? (Pg 9)

24. General Tips for College Admission  Check academic requirements for admission Minimum GPA? Required courses? (fine arts, etc.)  Make sure the STUDENT completes the application (not the parent)  Determine if additional materials are needed (teacher recommendation form, counselor form, etc.)

25. When To Apply Check college admissions deadlines Some colleges may give preference to early applicants; check with your colleges of interest Many colleges will consider students for certain merit scholarships if they apply by the first or second deadline Receiving a decision before March is ideal for most students

26. Admissions Terminology Early Decision: usually binding (you must attend the college if you are admitted) Early Admission: allows you to receive a decision more quickly Rolling Admission: the college accepts applications throughout the year Deferral: the college needs more information (first semester grades, test scores, etc.) before an admissions decision can be made Wait List: the student will be admitted IF there is room remaining in the freshman class Denial

27. www.commonapp.org Online applications NC Member Colleges & Universities Davidson College Duke University Guilford College High Point University Meredith College Salem College UNC Asheville UNC Chapel Hill UNC Wilmington Wake Forest University Warren Wilson College

28. Recommendations (Pgs 13-15) Recommendation packet Updated resume Honors Activities Community service Student Brag Sheet Parent response form ***Counselors will NOT begin your recommendation until we receive these forms!***

29. Contacting Your Counselor We love email! Students are encouraged to see us during SMART Lunch, before or after school, or during class WITH a pass.

30. And now… Mr. Bryant has exciting news to share!