SENIOR GUIDANCE PRESENTATION Congratulations Class of 2019! Counseling Staff: Jenee’ Johnson — Seniors, Last Names A-K Jessica Hill —Seniors, Last Names L-Z Donna Grexa– Juniors Brittanee Jaquish– Sophomores Roblynne McDuffie– Freshmen Nicole Clark—Guidance Secretary Madeline Schehl—College Adviser
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SENIOR GUIDANCE PRESENTATION · South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) and Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Open admission 2 year college option that can lead to: Associates
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SENIOR GUIDANCE PRESENTATION
Congratulations Class of 2019!
Counseling Staff:Jenee’ Johnson — Seniors, Last Names A-KJessica Hill —Seniors, Last Names L-ZDonna Grexa– JuniorsBrittanee Jaquish– SophomoresRoblynne McDuffie– FreshmenNicole Clark—Guidance SecretaryMadeline Schehl—College Adviser
FINDING COLLEGES
• Use BigFuture through CollegeBoard to help you with your college list
– www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
• All of you should have some idea of where you want to go to college!
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS • Make sure you send in all the required materials for a complete application
• Includes:
– Application
• Letters of Rec, Essays
– Application Fee (or Fee Waiver)
– Official SAT/ACT scores
– Transcript
• MUST BE REQUESTED IN NAVIANCE!
– Residency Number
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION• Senior Brag Sheet (School Cnslg Website) for Counselor Recommendation!
• Senior Brag Survey (Naviance) for Teacher Recommendation! ** Located under the My Planner Tab in Naviance
• Provide details about yourself and your strengths
– Provide resume if possible. (You can create one in Naviance)
• Ask teachers and counselors at least 2 weeks in advance
• Always ask before you send the request for a letter of recommendation
• Explain why you want them to write you a letter of recommendation
SAT & ACT• If you need to improve test scores, sign up immediately• If you are going to a community college → you should NOT take the SAT or ACT• Most colleges will accept either SAT or ACT scores → no preference & weigh scores
equally• Fee Waivers are available for students on free or reduced lunch! Stop by the Counseling
Center
TEST DATES
ACTTest Date
Registration Deadline
Oct. 27, 2018 Sept. 28, 2018
Dec. 8, 2018 Nov. 2, 2018
SATTest Date
Registration Deadline
Nov. 3, 2018 Oct. 5, 2018
Dec. 1, 2018 Nov. 2, 2018
The 2 Ways to Send Transcripts
• Send transcripts electronically for FREE with your Naviance student account– NC Colleges & Out of State Colleges
• Send transcripts electronically for FREE online at CFNC: www.cfnc.org – Application Hub / Request a Transcript
• LINK Common App and NAVIANCE Accounts• Add Colleges in Naviance• Request Letters of Rec in Naviance• Request Transcripts in Naviance• Complete Required Tasks located in My Planner• Check Emails!
• Online application for all students applying to a NC college that are seeking:
– In-state tuition
– NC state grant for financial aid
• Not a resident – don’t try to claim residency!
• Public & Private colleges
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS CONT.▶ Be aware of college application deadlines → first
deadlines are in October and November
▶College admissions have become increasingly competitive so apply to 3-5 schools▶ 1-2 Reach → academics are slightly lower than the admissions standards
▶ 2-4 Match → academics match the admission standards
▶ 1-2 Safe → academics exceed the admission standards
▶ South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) and Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC)
▶ Open admission
▶ 2 year college option that can lead to:▶ Associates of Art or Science (TRANSFER) → degree that is designed for transfer
▶ Diploma or certificate in a specific program (WORKFORCE) → lead to workforce
▶ Early Childhood Education, Automotive Systems Technology, Welding Technology, and many more!
▶ Apply through CFNC
MILITARY▶ Different military branches visit SVHS throughout the year
▶ The ASVAB test is REQUIRED (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) for entrance into the military
▶ SVHS will offer the ASVAB test 3 times this year!▶ October 2nd, February 20th, May 1st
▶ Sign up in Mrs. Grexa’s office
FINANCIAL AID
• Money to help you pay for college!– Community college or 4 year college
• How do you get financial aid → fill out FAFSA!
FAFSA• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal
Student Aid)– Opens Oct. 1
– Based on 2017 tax forms
– www.fafsa.gov
• Complete the CSS Financial Aid Profile– Only 5 schools in NC