WELCOMEMyers Park Parents

Fall College Night“Helpful Information and Tips for Parents

on the College Admission process”

September 27, 2011

Your MPHS CounselorsVicki Brunnick: vicki.brunnick@cms.k12.nc.us

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Kristen Hodges: kristen.hodges@cms.k12.nc.usCAS-FO

Logan Campbell: kimberlyl.campbell@cms.k12.nc.usFR-H

Ginny Jenkins: virginia.jenkins@cms.k12.nc.usI-MA

Sandra Kindell: sandra.kindell@cms.k12.nc.usMB-PO

Kimberly Folk: kimberlyr.folk@cms.k12.nc.usPR-STO

Meredith Sherrill: meredith.sherrill@cms.k12.nc.usSTP-Z

OVERVIEW Understanding Transcripts Importance of Senior classes and

Senior conferences Naviance SAT/ACT- Reporting scores Scholarships/Financial Aid NCAA- College Bound Athlete Future Center Upcoming Dates

Understanding TranscriptsFlags

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Importance of Senior Classes

Senior Schedule ChangesThis is an actual response received from an admission

coordinator at UNC-Wilmington:

“ Dear Kristen,

Unfortunately, because students are admitted to UNCW

based on the proposed spring schedule they have provided, our

policy is to restrict schedule changes unless it is to move

into a more rigorous section of an academic subject area

such as from Calculus to AP Calculus, for example. I’m

sure you can understand how frustrating it would be for

students we have had to deny due to less rigorous programs to

learn that those students we admitted were changing their

programs. For this reason, we review “full, final and official

transcripts” of all admitted students to be sure they have

successfully completed the courses they reported they would

take.”

Senior ConferencesPurpose: To review credits and be sure that

the student has all classes needed for graduation and to discuss post-graduation plans.

Other items covered:

College/career plans

College entrance requirements

Letters of Recommendation

Seniors can sign up for these individual appointments now- All counselors have sign up sheet on door.

NAVIANCE

**Senior Profile MUST be completed before counselor will write letter of recommendation

Naviance-resume

Naviance-colleges

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FERPA WAIVER

FERPA Password needs to be the same as your Common App password

Colleges I’m applying to

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Requesting and Checking Transcripts Status

Transcript Request 1st two transcripts=NO CHARGE

Cost after the first 2=$5.oo

Must allow 10 DAYS to process

Must complete a transcript request form located in the counseling office or request one through Naviance

Counselor and Teacher Recommendations

• Must give 10 school day notice before deadline (if not earlier)

• Must complete senior profile (and resume is helpful as well)

• Ask teacher if he/she wants to complete recommendation through Naviance- if yes, then notify your counselor so she can grant access to that teacher.

SAT and ACT• Most colleges take either test- check with college to be sure• ACT

More achievement based- “what you have learned”Five sections- English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing

• SAT:More critical thinking- analyticalThree sections- Reading, Math, Writing

• Reporting Scores to Colleges

Scholarships The Senior Stang

Mustang Express

Look for deadlines in the announcements

School specific scholarships

Morehead-Cain

Park

Belk

Jefferson

College boards’ scholarship handbook

Naviance emails

Time sensitive

College Bound Athletes

• Be sure to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse-www.eligibilitycenter.org

• Check for eligibility requirements- Division 1, 2 and 3 have different requirements for GPA/SAT

• Core Calculator- calculates core GPA used for determining eligibility

THE FUTURE CENTER FREE SAT/ACT resources available

Scholarship cabinet

College Guides/Information

Volunteer available during lunch to help with college searches, scholarships, and/or Naviance tutorials

Announcing College Application Week 2011! 

WHO? Class of 2012 and students interested in learning more about college.

WHAT? Seniors across the state apply online to at least one college or university using www.cfnc.org with the support of school staff and volunteers.

WHEN? November 14-18, 2011

WHY? Studies show that if you continue your education beyond

high school you:

1) Will make more money in your lifetime

2) Are less likely to be unemployed

3) Are likely to have better health and live longer

Completing college applications online is a faster and more efficient way to apply.

WHAT NOW? Visit www.CFNC.org to create your user account, start or update your High School Planner, complete the Student Handbook & College Application Checklist, and check out CFNC.org/cawseniors.

For more information or questions please contact: Ms. Ginny Jenkins

Financial Aid Night

•January 12, 2012

College Admission and Social Networking

YOUR PROFILE AND PICTURES ARE NOT AS PRIVATE AS YOU THINK!

MOST COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS ARE NOT SURFING THE NET FOR YOUR PROFILE. HOWEVER, WHEN OTHER PEOPLE BRING PROFILES TO THEIR ATTENTION, THEY RESPOND!

According to NACAC (National Association for College Admissions Counseling), some students have been denied admissions partly because of information posted online.

BE CAREFUL OF YOUR CONTENT. IT CAN SOMETIMES MAKE the DIFFERENCE Between an ACCEPTANCE and DENIAL Letter.

Q & A