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Post-Graduation Planning for the Class of 2013
Presented by: Mrs. Van Buren (Letters A-H)Mrs. Hagaman (Letters I-O)Mrs. Gambill (Letters P-Z)
FRC Graduation Requirements1st FRC Class
4 Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th Math class to be aligned with post-high school plans
4 English I, II, III, IV
3 Social Studies
World History, US History, & Civics and Economics
3 Science Biology, Earth/Environmental, a Physical Science
1 Health & PE
Health and PE
Second Language
Not required for graduation. 2 Credits required to meet minimum application requirements for UNC.
Electives 13 Required. Strongly recommended to have 4 electives from an area of concentration.
Senior Year Timeline
Meet with your School Counselor If you plan to work after graduation:
Work on your resume Conduct informational interviews Organize you references now
If you plan to attend a Community College Contact that school now and be aware of their
timeline Arrange to have your transcript sent Take the Accuplacer
Senior Year Timeline con’t
If you are planning to attend a 4-year college or universityKnow their deadlines!Take the ACT; Next test date is Dec. 8th
(register by Nov. 2nd) www.actstudent.org
Or take the SAT; Next test date is Nov. 3rd (register by Oct. 4th, late fees apply Oct. 5th-Oct. 19th) sat.collegeboard.com/register
Applying to College CFNC.org
Use this website to submit multiple applications to community colleges and various NC universities/colleges
Thoroughly research your schools of interest using college/university websites
Identify Schools’ Academic Profiles (average incoming freshman GPA, SAT/ACT scores, class rank, etc.) to use as a comparison to your own personal academic performance
Research scholarship and grant opportunities
Applying to College Common Application—
www.commonapp.orgUse this website to submit multiple applications
to competitive colleges and universitiesWake Forest, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC
Wilmington, UNC Asheville, Duke & Davidson Only certain schools are consortium members
so check the website
Minimum Requirements for UNC Schools Admission
Minimum GPA of 2.5 Minimum SAT score of 800 (verbal & math combined)
and/or Minimum ACT score of 17 Each University has specific requirements that usually
go above and beyond the minimum requirements listed above
Private colleges & universities have varying admission requirements. The best resource for understanding these schools’ minimum requirements is through exploring their websites or speaking directly with an admissions counselor
College Visits Seniors are allowed 3 excused college visit days.Process for College Visit Day Approval:1. Arrange a visit through the college/ university you are
interested in touring. Print a confirmation page that details the date/time of your scheduled visit and bring it to the Student Center.
2. Fill out a college visit approval form (located in the student center), which requires both counselor and teacher signatures prior to your visit.
3. Have a college official sign the form during your visit. 4. After your visit, return your signed paperwork to Ms. Bass
in the G-Building lobby along with a typed, one page reflection detailing your experiences.
College Application Week
November 12th-16th
Some private schools waive the application fee during this week only!
Financial Aid
FAFSAAll students complete whether applying to 2 or
4 year college/universityAvailable January 1st SIHS Financial Aid Seminar January 15, 2013For more information go to: www.fafsa.gov
FAFSA, con’t
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) Allows you to import the IRS tax return information
needed to complete the FAFSA Is easy, accurate, and satisfies federal verification
requirements Available February 1 Data available within several days for electronic tax
filers and within several weeks for paper tax filers
Scholarships
Scholarship Bulletins will be posted on the web site, announced in advisory, & available in the Student Center
Other sites include: www.cfnc.org http://studentaid.gov www.fastweb.comw www.ncseaa.edu www.collegeboard.com www.studentscholarships.org
Questions?
Congratulations Seniors!
If you have questions or need assistance, please stop by the student center or send your counselor an e-mail at:
Letters A-H:
Letters I-O:
Letters P-Z:
