Parents of Seniors 2014-2015

1. Parents of Seniors2014-2015 Welcome!

2. Meet the Counselors Mr. Sauls, Dean Ms. Harrington A-G Ms. Wapner H-O Mr. Newton P-Z

3. Graduation Requirements • English 4 units • Math 4 units (minimum Alg I, Geom, Alg II, Math>Alg II) Unless 4 credits (including Alg I and either Geometry or Alg II with Math Substitution plan) • Science 3 units • Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical Science • Humanities 3 units • World History, Civics and Economics, US History • Health/ PE 1 unit • Electives 6 units • At least 26 total credits AND Community Service 25 hours per year at Broughton ** Graduation Requirements are different than University Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR)

4. UNC System Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR) • English 4 units • Math 4 units (Alg I, Geom, Alg II, Math>Alg II) • Science 3 units • Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical Science • Humanities 3 units • World History, Civics and Economics, US History • Health/ PE 1 unit • World Languages 2 units • Same language • Electives 6 units • At least 26 total credits • Starting in the Fall of 2013, students admitted to the UNC system will show a minimum of 2.5 high school GPA and at least 800 on the SAT or 17 on the ACT. • Private colleges may have different admission requirements. Students should consult college websites for additional information.

5. Senior Conferences • Is a conference required? • How long it will last? • What we will talk about? • Can parents come? • How to make an appointment • What to bring

6. Planning for College

7. What are the NC choices? • 16 Public • 36 Private/Independent • 58 Community Colleges

8. What about Out of State? • Over 3,900 college choices on College Board • https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search • Try College Matchmaker if you’re not sure • Search by area of country (“Location”) • Search by selectivity, test scores (“Applying”) • Search by major, learning environments, etc…

9. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. Private Enrollment • Total enrollment continues to grow. More than 90,000 students enrolled in North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities last year. • More than half were from North Carolina. • 36 total Independent/Private NC Colleges NCICU 2011 data

10. Where are they? North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT.

11. Facts & Figures - North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. Each year in North Carolina these independent colleges and universities: • Award 1/3 of the baccalaureate degrees; • More than 50% of the medical degrees; over 50% of the pharmacy degrees; • More than 60% of the law degrees; • Graduate ¼ of the teachers who graduate from an NC college or university. NCICU 2011 Data

12. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. Cost The average tuition and fees at NC’s independent colleges and universities is approximately $24,000 which is well below the national average. NCICU 2011 Data

13. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. Did you know? • Up to 90% of students receive financial aid at some of North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities. • Institutional aid is a major component of awards programs at private colleges and universities. NCICU 2011 Data

14. Public Enrollment • ~87% NC residents • Over 160,000 first year applications to all 16 campuses – over 84,000 accepted (2013 data) • Over 31,000 first year students enrolled Fall 2013 • Comm Colleges served > 900,000 students: 350,000 college-transfer curriculum (2012 data)

15. UNC System Enrollment Info Fall 2013 Freshmen Applications

16. Average SAT Scores Fall 2013 Average SAT of First-Time Freshmen

17. How to research colleges • CFNC.org • Collegeboard.com • College visits (2 excused absences- get the form from Ms. Munford in advance) • College Reps on campus – see DAB and Twitter (sign up with Mr. Rudder) • Mr. Rudder’s office

18. After my research – then what? • Apply electronically & pay application fee • When do I apply? DEADLINES: https://cfnc.app.box.com/WebinarsforStudentsandParents • Request and send transcript electronically • Send official test scores from testing agencies - (AP, SAT, ACT)

19. www.CFNC.org • Over 4 million student accounts • 484,000 applications submitted in 2011 • Encourage parents to check out Parent section of CFNC.org (careers, planning timelines, and financial aid information)

20. The Application Electronic On-line Applications • NC (www.cfnc.org) • College/University Websites (most end in “.edu”) • Common Application ( ~500 member schools) https://schoolforms.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Default.aspx Cost and content of applications vary • List of activities and the time involved in each

21. The Application continued Requirements may vary: Essays – “an interview on paper” Recommendations –Follow directions • Teacher Rec - Core teacher(s) – Junior year • Politely request far ahead of deadline • Secondary School Report also known as Counselor Rec • Give 2 weeks lead time Interview Deadlines vary – Submit before deadlines!

22. Testing Scores - SAT/ACT • SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly from testing agency • Register on line: • www.collegeboard.org • www.act.org • Select 4 colleges to receive scores when registering for free • Charges for all other scores ($11) • When do results come back? • How do colleges get scores – who sends it? • How to cancel a score • Accommodations – require a separate submission many weeks ahead for consideration (through Mr. Sauls) • SAT/ACT fee waivers- see Mr. Sauls

23. Common Questions • Where do I start? The Senior Planner • Early Decision vs. Early Action? • Which deadline if there is more than one? • Timing – does everything have to get there at once? • Who sends what & when do they send it? • What if my student has been suspended or subject to disciplinary action?

24. Official Transcript – Fall 2014 Updated Official GPA/Rank for seniors will be available as of Sept. 22nd. Directions for sending Transcripts: • In state • Transcript will be sent by the student through CFNC.org account. • Check your profile to make sure your name is spelled correctly, the same way it appears on your report card/transcript and that your student ID number is entered in. If you do not remember your log in or do not have one, see your counselor. Do NOT create a new account. These transcripts are free of charge.

25. Official Transcripts • Out of state • Go to https://wcpss.scriborder.com/. Click on Request Transcripts and Student Records, click on All Other Requests and follow prompts. First three requests are free. After the third request, transcripts will cost $5. Payment through website. • Common App • Student must invite their counselor to be a recommender and they will send your transcript. These transcripts are free of charge. • Scholarship & NCAA Transcripts • Students need to fill out the GREEN Request for Transcript Authorization Form (available in Student Services or the Broughton website under “Forms”). Our registrar, Ms. Wall will mail your official transcript. These transcripts are free of charge.

26. Review the Process • Apply electronically & pay • Ask recommenders well in advance of deadlines • Meet or beat deadlines • Take the SAT or ACT and have scores sent • Send transcripts • Use your resources!

27. Paying for College • Financial Aid • Scholarships • Campus Specific • Local • National

28. Financial Aid • Advisor: Sue Waldrum • Make appointments through Mrs. Wall – 856.7830 • October- March • Forms • FAFSA – http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ • “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” • CSS Profile – through www.collegeboard.com • College Foundation N.C. www.cfnc.org • When to file forms • Financial Aid Workshop • January 2015

29. Student Services Resource Center • Daily Announcement Bulletin (DAB) • College/Military Rep Visits • Scholarship Bulletin • Mr. Rudder

30. Scholarships • Scholarship Bulletin • Internet/fastweb.com • http://www.fastweb.com/

31. Playing for College

32. NCAA Eligibility Center • MUST register on line ($70) • http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp • Must send a transcript • Must send SAT scores directly from College Board; use code: 9999 • Everyone expecting to play sports at the college level must register • Rules for athletes (16 core courses)

33. More Important People for Seniors • Community Service Coordinator • Stephanie Mosely • Senior Class Advisors -Carol Allen -Betsy Graves -Richard Matkins -Jenn Orr • Senior Parent Partners • Beth McCain • Martha Roberts • Shelley Schrum • Sallie Winter

34. Dates to Remember: • Oct. 28 – 1st Quarter Ends • Nov. 10-14 College Application Week • Jan. 16 – 1st Semester Ends • Jan. 2015 – Financial Aid Workshop • Feb. 28- FAFSA Day • March 2, 2015 – CS Hours due! • May 22, 2015 – Senior Assembly • Graduation- TBD

35. Senior Exam Exemptions *All students are required to take NC mandated exams (EOC, NC FE, and CTE Post-Assessment) Seniors can be exempt from final exams for non-state mandated courses if: • No more than 3 excused absences and earn an “A” • No more than 2 excused absences and earn a “B” • No more than 1 excused absence and earn a “C” *Students must have no unexcused absences

36. Student Services Staff • Mr. Sauls, Dean of Students • 856-7831 tsauls@wcpss.net • Ms. Moore, 9th Grade Counselor • 664-7844 wmoore@wcpss.net • Ms. Harrington, Counselor - Last Names A-G (10th-12th) • 856-7834 asharrington@wcpss.net • Mrs. Wapner, Counselor - Last Names H-O(10th-12th) • 856-7833 kwapner@wcpss.net • Mr. Newton, Counselor - Last Names P-Z (10th-12th) • 856-7832 enewton1@wcpss.net • Mr. Rudder, Guidance Resource Center • 856-7828 jrudder@wcpss.net • Mrs. Wall, Registrar • 856-7830 dwall2@wcpss.net • Mrs. Waldrum, Financial Aid Coordinator • 856-7830 swaldrum@wcpss.net • Mr. Neiley, Student Assistance Program Counselor • 856-7835 kneiley@wcpss.net • Mrs. Parrish Career Development Coordinator • 856-7837 dparrish@wcpss.net • Mrs. Tollison, Guidance Technician • 856-7830 jtollison@wcpss.net

37. Reminders • Work hard for good grades • Explore colleges and jobs before applying for realistic expectations • Meet deadlines! • Work hard for good grades • Go to homecoming • Read the DAB daily & check the Scholarship Bulletin • Help with Queen of Hearts and go! • COMPLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE by March 2, 2015 • Have a safe and fun senior year (in that order!) • Inoculate now against senioritis 

38. Evaluations • Please take a moment to complete your evaluation for tonight • Drop off in basket in the back as you leave • Help us help you • One last thing…

39. Thank you for coming!!

40. Your Turn Questions ???