Transcript Document 7194746

Cary High
School
Senior Parent
Information Night
September 18, 2014
Senior Counselors
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Ms. Strader
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10th—12th grades, A through G
Senior Counselors
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Mrs. Bowers
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10th—12th grades, H through O
Senior Counselors
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Mr. Young
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10th—12th grades, P through Z
Dean of Student Services
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Mr. Johnson
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Temporary counselor for Seniors
P through Z
IMPORTANT
DATES AND LINKS
Cary HS Student Services Weebly Site
@caryhscounselor
#impseniors2015
Please Refer to Handout 
How many credits are needed for
GRADUATION???
TOTAL =
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26 credits to graduate from Cary High
School
Graduation Requirements (Pg 5)
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Future Ready Course of study
4 Math (1 Past Algebra II/Common Core Math 3)
4 English
3 Social Studies: World History, Civics & Economics, US History
3 Science: Earth or an Environmental Science, Biology, and a
Physical Science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics)
1 Healthful Living
2 Elective credits (World Languages, CTE, or Fine Arts)
9 Electives
WCPSS College Fair (Pg 10)
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Sunday, September 21, 2014
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2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
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NC State University: McKimmon Center
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Over 100 colleges will attend to discuss college admission with local
high school juniors and seniors
 Information Sessions Also Included
Financial Aid Sessions
• Times: 2:45 & 3:45
 Preparing for College Sessions
• Times: 2:30 & 3:30
Admission and parking are free
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www.cfnc.org
(Pg 3)
Online Applications
 Student Career Matchmaking Assistant
 Virtual College Tour
 Research all North Carolina schools
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www.collegeboard.org
(Pg 3, 6, & 7)
Register for the SAT
 Create a My College Quick Start account
for free individualized SAT practice
 Use Big Future to find colleges, explore
majors, and plan how to pay
 Free practice for the ACCUPLACER
 Request additional score reports
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(Pg 3, 6, & 7)
www.actstudent.org
Register
for the ACT
Free practice for the ACT
Receive and send your ACT
scores online
Fee Waivers
If student is eligible, fee waivers
are available for both SAT and
ACT.
 Eligibility form can be picked up
in Student Services.
 If waiver is used for SAT during
Senior year, student also qualifies
for up to 4 college application fee
waivers as well.
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Students with Disabilities
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Please see handout on page 8.
Wake Tech (Pg 3, 6)
Earn an Associates Degree or Certificate
or enter into their College Transfer
Program
 Accuplacer Test-Everyone must take for
placement into classes. Certain ACT/SAT
scores may waive the test; see counselor
or contact Wake Tech for more details.
 Remember to apply early to secure a
spot!
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Career Development (Pg 10)
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See our Career Development
Coordinator, Ms. Lisa Williams, to
inquire about:
Job Shadowing
 Internships
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Contact at [email protected]
Military
(Pg 6)
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Recruiters visit CHS throughout the year
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Military offers many educational opportunities
How to pay for college???
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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THE Cary HS website
Cary HS Student Services website
WCPSS Scholarship Plus
(www.scholarshipplus.com/wake)
Individual college/university financial aid website
Financial Aid Counselor: Ms. Busby
 Weekly starting November 1st
 Students and parents can sign up for
appointments in Student Services
January 1st is the first day to complete the FAFSA
Senior Conferences
Please don’t forget to sign up in
Student Services for a Senior
Conference!
 They will run from September 15th—
October 3rd.
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Check your high school graduation
credits and transcript
 Time to answer college questions
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Transcript requests (Pg 4)
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Please refer to page 4 of your Senior
packet on how to request transcripts
for in-state and out-of-state colleges
and universities.
• You (not your counselor) are responsible
for sending your transcript electronically.
Please don’t wait until the application
deadline to submit your request!
 Some colleges may require students
to upload a copy of their transcript.
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Where Do You Stand? (Pg 9)
2014-15 NC College and University Rising Freshmen Class Profile Information
Public Universities
Avg Weighted GPA
Appalachian State
4.12
East Carolina University
3.2
Elizabeth City State University
3.90
Fayetteville State University
2.95
NC A&T State University
3.40
NC Central University
2.5
NC State University
4.41
UNC Asheville
4.00
UNC Chapel Hill
4.53
UNC Charlotte
3.95
UNC Greensboro
3.74
UNC Pembroke
3.56
UNC Wilmington
4.05
UNC School of the Arts
Western Carolina University
3.67
Winston Salem State University
3.01
Private Universities
Avg Weighted GPA
Barton College
3.04
Belmont Abbey
3.11
Bennett College for Women
2.61
Brevard College
3.34
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences3.34
Campbell University
3.40
Catawba College
3.40
Chowan University
2.64
Davidson College
4.10
Duke University
Elon University
4.0
Gardner-Webb University
3.72
Greensboro College
3.28
Guilford College
3.23
High Point University
3.73
Johnson C. Smith University
3.00
Lees-McRae College
3.20
Lenior-Rhyne University
3.42
Livingstone College
3.7
Mars Hill College
2.55
Meredith College
3.10
Methodist University
3.44
Montreat College
3.00
Mount Olive College
3.36
North Carolina Wesleyan College
2.30
Pfeiffer University
3.48
Queens University of Charlotte
3.50
St. Andrews University
3.00
Saint Augustine's College
2.40
Salem College
3.70
Shaw University
2.35
Wake Forest University
Warren Wilson College
3.49
William Peace University
3.20
Wingate University
3.60
Avg SAT (w/o Writing)
1160
1080
867
840
930
800
1248
1200
1300
1052
1065
927
1190
1100
1039
900
Avg SAT
890
972
774
500
995
1002
1125
788
1395
1485
1225
1015
920
1140
1100
860
955
960
1080
950
1024
983
1070
900
909
945
1050
990
822
1126
1160
937
1012
Avg ACT
26
23
18
18
18
17
28
26
31
24
24
19
26
22
22
Avg ACT
19
21
17
21
22
22
22
16
32
33
27
22
19
24
24
18
21
15
20
21
21
22
19
17
21
22
18
15
24
14
27-31
25
20
22
Location
Boone
Greenville
Elizabeth City
Fayetteville
Greensboro
Durham
Raleigh
Asheville
Chapel Hill
Charlotte
Greensboro
Pembroke
Wilmington
Winston Salem
Cullowhee
Winston Salem
Location
Wilson
Charlotte
Greensboro
Brevard
Concord
Buies Creek
Salisbury
Murfreesboro
Davidson
Durham
Elon
Boiling Springs
Greensboro
Greensboro
High Point
Charlotte
Banner Elk
Hickory
Salisbury
Mars Hill
Raleigh
Fayetteville
Montreat
Mt. Olive
Rocky Mount
Misenheimer
Charlotte
Laurinburg
Raleigh
Winston Salem
Raleigh
Winston Salem
Asheville
Raleigh
Wingate
General Tips for College
Admission
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Check academic requirements for
admission
Minimum GPA?
 Required courses? (fine arts, etc.)
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Make sure the STUDENT completes
the application (not the parent)
 Determine if additional materials
are needed (teacher recommendation
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form, counselor form, etc.)
When To Apply
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Check college admissions deadlines
Some colleges may give preference to
early applicants; check with your colleges
of interest
Many colleges will consider students for
certain merit scholarships if they apply by
the first or second deadline
Receiving a decision before March is ideal
for most students
Admissions Terminology
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Early Decision: usually binding (you must attend the
college if you are admitted)
Early Admission: allows you to receive a decision
more quickly
Rolling Admission: the college accepts applications
throughout the year
Deferral: the college needs more information (first
semester grades, test scores, etc.) before an
admissions decision can be made
Wait List: the student will be admitted IF there is room
remaining in the freshman class
Denial
www.commonapp.org
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Online applications
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NC Member Colleges & Universities
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Davidson College
Duke University
Guilford College
High Point University
Meredith College
Salem College
UNC Asheville
UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Wilmington
Wake Forest University
Warren Wilson College
Recommendations (Pgs 13-15)
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Recommendation packet
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Updated resume
• Honors
• Activities
• Community service
Student Brag Sheet
 Parent response form
 ***Counselors will NOT begin your
recommendation until we receive
these forms!***
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Contacting Your Counselor
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We love email!
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Students are encouraged to see us
during SMART Lunch, before or after
school, or during class WITH a pass.
And now…
Mr.
Bryant has
exciting news to
share!