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D. H. CONLEY
Senior Parent Night
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Contacts
Graduation Requirements
Announcements/Special Programs
College Courses
Online Courses
Standardized Testing
NCAA Clearinghouse
College/Academic Progress
Registering for Next Year’s Classes
Counselors
A-D------------------Mrs. Pumphrey
E-K ------------------Mrs. Yates
L-R------------------Ms. Wynne
S-Z---------- Ms. Roughton
Seniors --------------Mr. Grampa
Administrators
Principal
-Mr. Marr
AP(9-11) A-G -Mrs. Wheeler
AP(9-11) H-O -Mrs. Miller
AP(9-11) P-Z -Mr. Potts
Seniors/Testing -Mr. McDuffie
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Successfully complete FRC requirement
• 28 credits required
Pass 3 EOC assessments
(Must score a level III)
• Math 1
• Biology
• English 2
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English I, II, III, IV
Math
Science
Social Studies
Healthful Living
Art
Concentration
Mini - Concentration
Electives
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TOTAL
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4
4
3
4
1
1
4
2
5
28
Listen for announcements!
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Stay in touch with your COUNSELOR!
If you feel you may have missed an
announcement stop down and ask or
check the Edmodo page
JOIN & Check the Senior Edmodo Page
Edmodo.com
Group Code: 9rsau3
Check the Scholarship Google Doc for frequent updates
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArGlpI-WpF1sdEJ5SHI0VHUyQm95NVNxREM4VXhNUWc&usp=sharing
Check the Senior Newsletter posted in each
HOMEROOM Teacher’s room, in Student Services,
outside of cafeteria, and Student Services website.
DH Conley Student Services Website:
Newsletters posted monthly
http://www.pittschools.org/dhconley/studentservices.htm
Phone Messages sent out about events
Other Resources
 Apply for Financial Aid – fafsa.gov
 College Resources - cfnc.org
 College Averages of SAT Scores & Enrollment
Info As Updated by NC.EDU http://www.northcarolina.edu/about/facts.htm
SAT Registration - sat.collegeboard.org
 Scholarships - fastweb.org, cfnc.org
 NC Dept. of Ed - www.dpi.state.nc.us
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Unweighted GPA of 3.5
4 units of English and Math
3 units of Science and Social Studies
1 Health/PE Unit
1 Art Education Unit
1 Elective Credit (not needed if 9th gr. 2012 & after)
4 electives in a Concentration
5 Higher level courses taken 11th and 12th grade to
include either Honors, AP, or College Courses
2 Foreign Language Courses
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Students who qualify for this special
recognition:
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Will be designated by the State Board of Ed as NC
Academic Scholar and will receive a seal of
recognition attached to their diploma.
May use this special recognition in applying to postsecondary institutions. (Candidates are identified
after the 1st semester of their senior year)
More information is located in the Reg.
Guide on page 20
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Students can take classes at Pitt Community
College
Must be sixteen years old
Have transportation
Must have 3.0 GPA at time of registration
Students see Mrs. Mendell
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Pittcc.edu
Arts, Business, Construction, Health Science,
and Public Services
Academic Programs
http://www.pittcc.edu/academics/programs
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University Transfer Program - [email protected].
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For All 12th Grade Students
Testing in November
Measures “real world” skills that employers
believe are critical to job success. Valuable for
any occupation skilled or professional.
DHC Offers a free prep program (Career 101)
Career Readiness Test
 Will help students entering career fields
 Some careers require certain scores to be hired
 Students will receive a certificate based on their scores
 May give students a leg up when interviewing
 Good to have on their resume
What are your needs and
interests?
 College
 Military
 Community
 Career
College
College Sports Ruling Body
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High School students wishing to play sports in college
must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse by the end of
their junior year.
To Register: Visit the NCAA Eligibility
Clearinghouse:
Eligibilitycenter.org
*See or email Mr. Grampa if you have a student
who wishes to play sports in college.
 Remember
important, dates
times, locations
 SAT
www.sat.collegeboard.org ALL YEAR
 ACT
www.act.org ALL YEAR / FEB or MAR
Cost:
$51.00
Most Colleges:
- Only look at Critical Reading & Math
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Expanded to cover Alg II
Writing section – actual essay
Scores 200-800 each section
www. act .org
Without Writing - $35.50
With Writing component - $52.50
English, Math, Reading, Science
All sections weighted equally
Writing is optional – however most colleges require
that you take it
IF YOU TOOK the ACT here at Conley, you need the Code on your
Score Report. Call ACT and give them that, so they can link the two
Scores if you want that particular score sent to a college.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are these tests used for?
When is it administered?
What is the test structure?
What is the test content?
How long is the test?
What is the score range?
Is there a penalty for wrong
answers?
Which test should I take?
Are these tests IQ tests or logic
tests designed to trick students?
SAT
ACT (with writing)
Almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to aid
The ACT is universally accepted for college admission.
in admissions decisions. A combination of grades and
Almost all colleges and universities use the ACT to aid
SAT scores is the best predictor of a student’s future
in admissions decisions.
success in college.
Seven times per year
Six times per year
Ten sections: Three critical reading, three Math, three Four sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science
Writing and one experimental. The experimental
Reasoning. An experimental section is added to test
section is masked to look like a regular section.
on certain dates only and is clearly experimental.
Students must register for the writing exam.
The ACT tests what is taught in the high school
The SAT measures what you know and how well you
curriculum. There are five sections:
apply that knowledge. It tests the same things taught
Math – up to trigonometry; Science – charts,
every day in high school classrooms. There are 3
experiments; Reading – four passages, one each of
sections: Math – up to 9th grade basic Geometry and
Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural
Algebra II;
Science; English – stresses grammar; Writing – test
Reading – sentence completions, short and long
skills in planning and writing short essay
critical reading passages, reading comprehension;
Writing – an essay, and questions testing grammar,
usage, and word choice.
The SAT is 3 hours and 45 minutes, not including
The ACT is 3 hours and 25 minutes, not including
breaks.
breaks.
The score range for the SAT is 200-800 per section,
The score range for the ACT is 1-36, with the national
600-2400 overall.
average at 21
Yes
No
The SAT is more commonly used by colleges and
universities in NC. It is okay to take both tests!
No. The SAT is not an IQ test and is not a logic test
designed to trick students. Questions are based on
high school subjects.
The ACT is widely accepted. It is okay to take both
tests!
The ACT is not an IQ test and is not a test designed to
trick students. Students who do well in the classroom
are often the same ones who do well on the test.
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Register for challenging classes
Narrow down your list of colleges
Visit colleges in the summer
Start writing drafts of your college
essays
Practice writing resumes
Talk to your teachers about
recommendations
Take the SAT/ACT
Example: Enter in the information and things that stand out
School:
Location:
Area:
Cost:
Size:
Class Size:
Financial Aid:
Major(s)/ Areas of
Study/Concentrations:
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Other:
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Pitt County Schools allows seniors days to visit
colleges. Follow these procedures for such visits:
•Bring back a signed statement by college
admission personnel on letterhead saying
you were there.
(INCLUDE THE DATE OF VISIT)
•If procedures are followed, these days
will be waived and will not count against
attendance
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Grades &GPA in College Prep courses
(Honors and AP)
SAT/ACT
Extra Curricular - Quality NOT
quantity
Strength of the curriculum taken
Essay (if applicable)
Class Rank
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TYPES:
SCHOLARSHIPS OR GRANTS
 LOANS
 WORK STUDY
-------------------------------- College Fair – October - Greenville Convention Center
100 Seniors - Must Sign Up In Student Services
 Financial Aid Workshop – December at DHC
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Workshop November @ PCC
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COA – EFC= Financial Need
Do taxes early
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Have 2014 tax materials organized by December.
www.fafsa.ed.gov for pin # and FAFSA on the web
worksheet
FAFSA Day-usually on Saturday in February
Students can register at CFNC.org/fafsaday or 1866-866-CFNC.
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Mrs. Page in Guidance
Fill out Transcript Request Form
 Allow 3 days for processing
DHC Scholarship Google Doc: AVAILABLE on DHC Student Services Website
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArGlpI-WpF1sdEJ5SHI0VHUyQm95NVNxREM4VXhNUWc&usp=sharing
•Scholarships come in all year long
- They will be updated as they come to me – check for
updates frequently
•Announcements about scholarships will be made via morning
announcements, Senior Edmodo page, and the Newsletter
•Each scholarship deadline will be before it is due to the
organization offering it to allow time to get them in. If
students miss my deadline, I may ask them to take or send
it directly to the organization themselves.
There are tons of sites that offer scholarships
www.cfnc.org – All students
www.collegeboard.com - All students
www.fastweb.com – All students
www.scholarships.com – All students
www.salliemae.com/scholarships - All students
www.scholarships4students.com – All students
www.uncf.org/programs - African American students
www.iefa.org – International students
www.apiasf.org/scholarship - Asian/Pacific Islander students
www.free-4u.com – All students
www.excellence.org/programs - All students
www.blackexcel.org – African American students
www.hsf.net/scholarships - Hispanic/Latino students
www.nextstudent.com/directory-of-scholarships - All students
www.finaid.org/scholarships/unusual - All students
ACT Math
ACT English
ACT Composite
WeightedGPA
Appalachian State Univ.
26
27
27
4.06
East Carolina Univ.
23
22
22
3.58
Elizabeth City Sate Univ.
17
17
17
2.80
Fayetteville State Univ.
18
17
18
2.94
NC A&T State Univ.
19
18
19
3.26
NC Central Univ.
18
17
18
2.99
NC State Univ.
28
26
27
4.37
UNC Asheville
25
25
25
4.05
UNC-Chapel Hill
29
29
29
4.53
UNC Charlotte
23
22
23
3.71
UNC Greensboro
22
22
22
3.51
UNC Pembroke
19
19
19
3.29
UNC Wilmington
24
24
24
3.99
UNC School of the Arts
23
24
23
3.52
Western Carolina Univ.
22
22
22
3.63
Winston-Salem State Univ
18
17
18
3.15
SAT Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
SAT Superscore
WeightedGPA
Appalachian State Univ.
577
585
540
1702
4.06
East Carolina Univ.
518
540
495
1553
3.58
Elizabeth City Sate Univ.
421
435
390
1246
2.80
Fayetteville State Univ.
423
437
390
1250
2.94
NC A&T State Univ.
445
462
395
1302
3.26
NC Central Univ.
428
438
410
1276
2.99
NC State Univ.
593
630
560
1783
4.37
UNC Asheville
600
594
565
1759
4.05
UNC-Chapel Hill
645
660
640
1945
4.53
UNC Charlotte
524
550
510
1584
3.71
UNC Greensboro
514
519
495
1528
3.51
UNC Pembroke
460
473
430
1363
3.29
UNC Wilmington
581
594
560
1735
3.99
UNC School of the Arts
572
552
555
1679
3.52
Western Carolina Univ.
515
526
485
1526
3.63
Winston-Salem State Univ
445
462
420
1327
3.15
In State
Enrollment
Out Of State
Enrollment
Total
Enrollment
Barton
Bennett
Campbell
Catawba
Chowan
Davidson
Duke
Elon
Gardner-Webb
940
304
4,952
1,060
667
430
2,000
1,507
3,787
154
403
1,237
233
640
1,360
13,386
4,522
1,067
1,094
707
6,189
1,293
1,308
1,790
15,386
6,029
4,854
SAT
Superscore
Average
1433
1125
>1350
1478
1185
2030
2185
1845
1520
Greensboro
858
302
1,160
High Point
Johnson C.
Smith
Johnson/Wales
N/A
N/A
868
W-GPA
Tuition/Fees
(In State)
Room & Board
2.5+
2.4+
3.7
3.25
2.5
3.75+
Top1%
3.75+
3.75
$25,396
$16,794
$26,240
$26,820
$22,510
$42,849
$45,376
$30,149
$25,905
$7,940
$7,428
$8,700
$9,140
$7,090
$11,346
$11,967
$9,480
$7,940
1365
3.25
$26,206
$9,400
4,263
1645
3.25
$41,600
included
801
1,669
1265
3.0
$18,236
$7,100
1,370
1,167
2,537
>1200
2.5+
$26,112
Livingstone
Meredith
Methodist
483
1,733
984
667
214
1,417
1,150
1,947
2,401
1100
1520
1520
N/A
3.25
3.25
$15,408
$30,642
$27,156
$6,342
$8,348
$10,063
Mount Olive
Pfeiffer
Queens
Salem
Shaw
St. Andrews
3,603
1,566
1,432
658
1,528
232
111
467
954
282
655
242
3,714
2,033
2,386
940
2,183
474
1380
1425
1565
1655
1090
1445
N/A
3.25
3.5
3.75
2.0
3.0
$17,300
$24,210
$29,700
$23,478
$14,840
$23,332
$6,800
$9,320
$10,152
$11,764
$7,844
$9,376
Wake Forest
Wesleyan
William Peace
Wingate
1,709
1,323
744
2,198
5,723
197
47
450
7,432
1,520
791
2,648
2000
1310
1360
1505
Top10%
3.0
3.0
3.4
$44,742
$26,531
$24,025
$25,040
$11,660
$8,679
$9,000
$9,320
# of Applications
#Accepted
#Denied
Rate
Appalachian State
12,248
7,744
4,504
63%
East Carolina Univ.
15,535
9,658
5,877
62%
Elizabeth City State Uni.
3,925
2,243
1,682
57%
Fayetteville State Univ.
4,010
2,204
1,806
55%
NC A&T State Univ.
4,480
3,120
1,360
70%
NC Central
8,886
4,472
4,414
50%
NC State
20,700
10,353
10,347
50%
UNC Asheville
3,036
1,944
1,092
64%
UNC-Chapel Hill
28,437
7,847
20,590
27%
UNC Charlotte
13,742
9,416
4,326
69%
UNC Greensboro
10,112
6,069
4,043
60%
UNC Pembroke
3,087
2,224
863
72%
UNC Wilmington
11,184
6,061
5,123
54%
UNC School of the Arts
699
316
383
45%
Western Carolina Univ.
15,231
5,736
9,495
38%
Winston Salem State Univ.
5,164
2,874
2,290
56%
160,476
82,281
78,195
51%
UNC Total
https://cfnc.box.com/Fall2015AdmissionsDeadlines
2014-15 Fall Enrollment (Freshmen)
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Total Applied – 18,720
Total Admitted – 10,953
Total Enrolled out of Total Admitted – 4,400
Total Not Admitted – 7,767
Total Applied from DHC - 114
Total Admitted from DHC - 90
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Sept. 15 @ 7pm
ECU Admissions, Honors College, and
College of Engineering and Technology
will be here for a presentation and to
answer any questions
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2014-15 Fall Enrollment (Freshmen)
Total Applied from NC - 9,000
Total Admitted from NC - 4,000
Total Applied from DHC - 19
Total Admitted from DHC – 12
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http://www.moreheadcain.org/take-morehead-cain-scholar/
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DHC can nominate 3 kids
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Most common attribute among former Morehead Cain winners was
willingness and motivation to take action and make an impact not
specific titles activities or accolades.
Academics are an appetite not a means to an end
Courage to initiate and act, and make a significant impact because of that
drive
Person of integrity, empathy, and humility. Have the capacity to stand
up for what is right, not what is popular. Think of others before
themselves.
Have an active lifestyle. Does not have to be specifically athletics.
Bright, Purposeful, Collaborative, Empathetic, Self Aware, Optimistic,
Brave, Original
Less than 20% of nominees reach the semifinal stage in selection by UNC.
2013-14 Fall Enrollment (Freshmen)
Total Applied – 21,610
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Total Admitted – 10,128
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Total Not Admitted – 4,165
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Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class 80%
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Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class 99%
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Average High School GPA (4-point scale) 4.42
ACT Composite (26 – 30)(Math 26-30) (English 25-31) &Writing Req.
SAT – Math 590 - 680 --- Reading 560 – 640 --- Writing (600)
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50% enrolled have the above scores
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25% enrolled have higher scores & 25% have lower scores
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Total Applied from DHC 
Total Admitted from DHC –
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Deadline to Apply – October 15, 2014
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Scholarship
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Desire to master subjects and seek learning experiences outside the classroom;
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Take the most challenging courses available at their high schools;
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Have excellent academic standing and strong standardized test scores; and
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Are curious.
Leadership
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Assume formal leadership roles such as team captain, student body president, and
other elected officer positions in the school or community, OR show exceptional
success or aptitude in endeavors such as Science Olympiad or fields such as music,
art, creative writing, or mathematics;
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Listen well and influence and support others by setting good examples; and
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Take risks and champion new, original ideas.
Service
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Show concern for others by identifying needs and working to meet them; and
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Find a way to improve life for those around them.
Character
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Set positive examples for others and have the personal fortitude and integrity to do
what is right, even when they are in the minority; and
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Demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, honesty, and conscientiousness.
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Morehead-Cain (Must be nominated by DHC)
The Park (Must be nominated by DHC)
Both schools will have reps there to present
and give information regarding these two
scholarships and answer any questions.
Seniors are encouraged to attend if they are
interested in being considered.
Deadline to see me and give me a resume is
Friday Sept. 12th.
2014-15 Fall Enrollment (Freshmen)
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Total Applied – 13,000
Total Admitted – 1,900-2,000
Total Applied from DHC - 21
Total Admitted from DHC - 15
2014-15 Fall Enrollment (Freshmen)
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Total Applied - 15,100
Total Admitted – 7,500
Total Enrolled – 3,000
Total Applied from DHC - 20
Total Admitted from DHC – 13
4 Denied / 3 Waitlisted
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Enhancing your Resume
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Curriculum Choices
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Grades, GPA, Class Rank
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SAT, ACT, WorkKeys scores
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Extra-curricular Activites
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Recommendations
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Resume
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Volunteer/ Community Work
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Special Programs
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Scholarships Received
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College Application Week:
 November
10-14
 Apply online
 Some NC colleges waive application
fees during this week.
 We will have a list of all schools
waiving application fees.
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Can Explore NC Colleges and Universities
Can Explore Programs and Majors
Can apply online to colleges
Can send your transcript online
Can take a virtual tour of campuses
Free Test Prep
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Necessary for most college apps and scholarships
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Counselor
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School Report, GPA, Class Rank, etc.
Teacher
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Speaks to personality, academic nature in the class,
Personality, relation to their peers, student teacher
relationship, etc.
This is what colleges are really
looking for in a recommendation.
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Unless it specifically asks for a counselor, it will
be the most beneficial for the student to receive
a teacher recommendation.
Give your resume to anyone you ask to write a
recommendation
ALLOW AT LEAST ONE WEEK!
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Apply to Several schools
Meet deadlines, NO ACCEPTIONS!
Students should know how to apply
themselves, not the parents.
Students should be the experts on their college
application and essays.
 First Choice
 Back-up College
 Dream College
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When you fill out the
Common App:
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You only need pay the App. Fee once no matter how
many schools you are applying to as long as they
accept the Common App. Ask Admissions if they
accept the Common App.
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UNC & UNCW are doing Common App this year.
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Use specific examples, demonstrate your
personality
Set aside several days (Don’t wait until the last
minute!!
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Write at least 2 drafts, before finalizing
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Have someone proofread it!
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If your student has a college interview:
 Parents can help them prepare
 Counselors can help them prepare
 Give tips and pointers
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Talk to teachers and review
assignments and grades via the
Parent Portal
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Course selection
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Extracurricular activities
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Summer Programs
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Review GPA, class rank, and
credits earned.
Check your transcript for errors.
Contact counselor if you discover
an error or need clarification.
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Talk to your son/daughter about their plans for the
future
Attend college fairs and research individual colleges of
your child’s interest.
Get organized: Suggest to your child to dedicate a
folder to each college with a checklist of required
materials and their due dates.
Brainstorm together: Ask your child about the activities
and awards he/she is most proud of and why they
matter.
 Make a list to highlight special strengths.
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Get Letters of Recommendation from people
who know your child and can create a fuller
picture of your child.
Apply Online to Colleges – Print Copies
 Online applications are processed quicker
Please contact us:
252-756-3440
9th – 11th Grade
A-D-----Karen [email protected]
E-K-----Courtney Yates [email protected]
L-R -----Kelly Wynne [email protected]
S-Z ----Colleen Roughton - [email protected]
Seniors
Brad Grampa - [email protected]