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Learn how to effectively navigate the college admission process with guidance from counselors Harold Blalock and Lisa C. Godwin. Discover essential steps such as assessing your college preferences, participating in extracurricular activities, completing required entrance exams (SAT/ACT), and taking challenging courses. Investigate financial aid options, including scholarships and grants, to support your education. Make use of online resources, engage with teachers, and meet all application deadlines to enhance your chances of acceptance. Your college journey starts with informed choices!
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College Admission Process How South Stanly High School Harold Blalock & Lisa C. Godwin Counselors get there from Here!
Choosing Your College • Visit virtual campuses on the web • Know if you want a large or small school • Visit CFNC.org • Talk to your teachers and counselors • Find out if the college offers your desired field of study • Use your college day and visit a campus
What to do in High School • Take a challenging course selection • Explore careers of interests • Ask others about their occupations • Participate in extra-curricular activities • Take the required entrance exam (SAT or ACT) • Investigate and apply for financial aid if needed • Complete NCAA Clearinghouse Form if you plan to play sports at a division one or two school
Academic Factors Colleges Consider: • AP, IB and Honors courses • Courses beyond core courses • Class Rank • Grades (GPA) • Internships in area of interest • Strength of Senior Year • Test Scores
Other Activities that Influence College Admission: • Community Involvement • Church or Religious Commitments • Work Experience • Volunteer Activities
How to Apply • Pick up application or apply on-line • Request transcript from Counseling Office • Give recommendation forms out early (at least a week prior to needed date) • Watch for deadlines • If essay is required or recommended do it in your best grammar and handwriting • Listen to announcements for scholarships • Meet deadlines
FAFSA- Free Application For Federal Student Aid Remember it is Free Attend your local financial aid workshops Go on-line and print out the pre-application work sheet before you begin Get your parents to help you organize the material Keep a copy of your application in a file
Types of Financial Aid • Grants and Scholarships Federal Pell Grants Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) • Loans Perkins • Student Employment Federal Work Study Programs (FWS) College Based Work Study