1. Class of 2012 Graduation & Beyond

2. EMPLOYMENT TRENDS Year 199820082018 TOTAL140564150932166206 Jobs Services Utilities613560500 Trade (Retail & Wholesale)203002200022200 Transportation416845054950 Information321829973115 Professional & Business15147177782196810.8%-13.2% Education223330383842 Health Care1221415819198168.7%-11.9% Leisure & Hospitality112321345914601 Government198002200024100 Good Producing Mining565717613 Construction614972158552 Manufacturing17560134311222512.5%-7.4% Agriculture252820982020 Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov

3. Employment Trends http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ecopr o.pdf http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ecopr o.pdf

5. Careers are changing… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNeIVqaIQeY&featu re=related (3:34) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNeIVqaIQeY&featu re=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjsyDt0nl2A (5:30) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjsyDt0nl2A College Admissions are changing too…

6. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS NORTH CAROLINA STATE 55% admitted 41% top 10 th of class 83% top quarter of class 91% GPA 3.75+ SAT – Reading 520-620 – Math 560-660 – Writing 510-610 WESTERN CAROLINA 44% admitted 15% top 10 th of class 43% top quarter of class 31% GPA 3.75+ SAT – Reading 460-560 – Math 480-560 – Writing 440-540

7. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CATAWBA COLLEGE 70% admitted 17% top 10 th of class 43% top quarter of class 36% GPA 3.75+ SAT – Reading 440-580 – Math 470-520 CHOWAN 59% admitted SAT – Reading 380-470 – Math 380-480 – Writing 380-470

8. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FERRUM COLLEGE 80% admitted 4% top 10 th of class 18% top quarter of class 4% GPA 3.75+ SAT – Reading 390-500 – Math 400-490 CLEMSON 63% admitted 50% top 10 th of class 81% top quarter of class 79% GPA 3.75+ SAT – Reading 550-640 – Math 590-680

9. Overview Preparing for Graduation Transcript Graduation Sheet Senior Contract The Next Step Research Applications Financial Aid

10. Graduation Communication!!! – Newletters – Website Early Graduation Applications – Pros & Cons Transcripts Graduation Sheet Senior Contract http://www.south.stokes.k12.nc.us/

11. Transcripts Check to make sure information is correct and matches Graduation Sheet and Senior Contract

12. Graduation Sheet Check to make sure information is correct and matches Graduation Sheet and Senior Contract

13. Senior Contract Check to make sure information is correct and matches Graduation Sheet and Senior Contract

14. Senior Contract Check to make sure information is correct and matches Graduation Sheet and Senior Contract

15. Senior Contracts are due back tomorrow!!!!

17. Applying to College… More competitive than ever… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAA1KxpBTvohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAA1KxpBTvo (2:17) SAT SCORES GRADES CLASS RANK ESSAYS RECOMMENDA TIONS

18. Application Process 3-8 applications Reach, Realistic, & Safety College Visits / Open Houses Research www.cfnc.org College Website Application Request 2 weeks ahead Proof Reader Essay & Recommendations www.cfnc.org Paper copies Transcripts Scores sent directly from College Board & ACT SAT/ACT Scores

19. Use college websites – Admissions (Blogs like http://tarheel-blog.blogspot.com/ ) http://tarheel-blog.blogspot.com/ – Academics (Undecided?) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADUGV8G8d-Q&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADUGV8G8d-Q&feature=related 3:48 – Future (Prospective) Students – Blogs – Videos – Visits (www.uncg.edu)www.uncg.edu 3-8 applications Reach, Realistic, & Safety Research www.unc.eduwww.vt.edu www.merdith.edu www.lr.edu

20. Pay close attention to deadlines Follow all directions Supplemental Forms Capitalization, Punctuation How are you perceived? Example: wildwoman123@yahoo.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2b3AKc_q44&feature=channelhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2b3AKc_q44&feature=channel (1:33) www.cfnc.org College Websites Application www.unc.eduwww.vt.edu www.merdith.edu www.lr.edu

21. Follow all directions Who knows you best AND will give you a good recommendation? Give recommender notice Write essays in Word then cut and paste Capitalization, Punctuation Proofreader a MUST Plagiarism http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-06-23-IHE- plagiarism-software-Turnitin23_ST_N.htm http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-06-23-IHE- plagiarism-software-Turnitin23_ST_N.htm www.unc.eduwww.vt.edu www.merdith.edu www.lr.edu Request 2 weeks ahead Proof Reader Essay & Recommendations

22. Try www.cfnc.org firstwww.cfnc.org Check back often Copy 1 at application, 1 mid-year, 1 end-of - year Paper copies if necessary (more likely to get lost) Transcript requests one week in advance www.unc.eduwww.vt.edu www.merdith.edu www.lr.edu www.cfnc.org Paper copies Transcripts

23. SAT Prep if not happy with first scores! Register for fall administration (3 total?) Enter school codes (4 free) Order additional score reports online Not on transcript www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org www.unc.eduwww.vt.edu www.merdith.edu www.lr.edu Scores sent directly from College Board & ACT SAT/ACT Scores

24. Who Are You & Who Knows? Google Facebook My Space You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MixTlzR fghchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MixTlzR fghc (3:43)

25. Financial Aid & Scholarships LOCAL (www.south.stokes.k12.nc.us; www.wsfoundation.org)www.south.stokes.k12.nc.us www.wsfoundation.org STATE (www.cfnc.org)www.cfnc.org NATIONAL (www.fastweb.com; www.schoolsoup.com)www.fastweb.com www.schoolsoup.com FEDERAL & STATE GRANTS – www.fafsa.gov (will need a PIN first – fill out in January/February)www.fafsa.gov NCAA Eligibility – (If being recruited Div 1&2) www.eligibilitycenter.org