Welcome

Class of 2015

2014-2015 Calendar of Events

August 15: Elon Campus Tour

20: Senior Parent Night 6:30-7:45

22: Western Carolina Campus Tour

28: High Point, Greensboro College Campus Tour

September 5: Guilford College Campus Tour

12: Senior Seminar Room 204

Fall Photos Room 213

26: UNC-Chapel Hill Campus Tour

2014-2015 Calendar of Events

October 3: Community Day

8: College Fair – South Stokes High School

10: College Reps from Salem College, Winston

Salem State & Gardner Webb

13-15: Fall Break

17: Senior Seminar Room 213

College Reps from ECU, Appalachian State &

UNC-Asheville

23: Report Cards

24: College Reps from Fayetteville State &

Guilford College

Senior Cap & Gown and Formal Pictures

25: Winston-Salem State Tour/Football Game

2014-2015 Calendar of Events

November 7: Senior Seminar Room 213

10-14: College Application Week

20: FAFSA Information Session 6:30-7:30 Room 204

22: Wake Forest – Virginia Tech Football Game

26-28: Thanksgiving Break

December 5: Senior Seminar Room 213

Cap & Gown Order

15-19: EOCs and Final Exams

19: End of First Semester

22-Jan 2: Winter Break

Dress for Success/Business

CasualMen: Dress pants, button down shirt, tie, dark socks, and dress shoes.

Women: Skirts or dresses (hem line no more than 3 inches above the knee), shirts with appropriate neck lines, dress shoes (pumps)

ACT & SATACT $38.00/$54.50(Writing)

www.actstudent.org

Test Dates Registration Deadlines:

September 13 August 8/August 9-22

October 25 September 19/Sept 20-Oct 3

December 13 November 7/Nov 8-21

SAT $52.50

www.collegeboard.org

Test Dates Registration Deadlines:

October 11 September 12/Sept. 30

November 8 October 9/Oct. 28

December 6 November 6/Nov. 24

College Applications College applications are found on the

college websites. Check to see if a minimum ACT or SAT is required.

Common Application is an option.

Applying for Early Decision – Must have applications submitted before November 1

Always have your college application essays proof read before submitting.

Complete high school resume prior to completing applications

Must request a high school transcript ($2) as well as a college transcript ($3).

Recommendations must be requested at least two weeks in advance.

Must have college choices narrowed to three by September 12

Common Application - NCDavidson CollegeDuke UniversityGuilford CollegeMeredith CollegeSalem CollegeUNC-AshevilleUNV-Chapel HillUNC-WilmingtonWake Forest

UniversityWarren Wilson

College

High School Resumes• Will save you time•Will need the following information: School activities by grade level 9-12 Leadership roles in those activities Awards and Honors Community Activities – Volunteer Work Enrichment Activities Work Experience

Scholarships/Financial Aid

Most scholarships are based on your ACT/SAT scores.

ACT = 27

SAT = 1175 Math+RC

Most scholarship opportunities/applications will be found on the college website under Financial Aid.

Monthly Senior Newsletter

Federal & State Financial Aid is based on family income. Regardless of family income you will need to apply for financial aid through the FAFSA application (not available until January 1)

College Majors

Research if you are undecided

Research further if you have an idea.

If you are not sure which direction to go, see Mrs. Moyer or Mrs. Ayers