Wake County Public School System



ROLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOLCOLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE“Preparing for your college success”COLLEGE PLANNING TIMELINE FOR SENIORSSEPTEMBERSign up for/take the SAT ()/ACT (). Double-check that your classes meet graduation requirements (with your counselor). Start asking for shining letters of recommendation from your fan club of teachers. If you couldn't visit your top college picks over the summer, make plans to visit during your next long weekend or break. Research/apply for scholarships. (see website resource list)Prepare to complete the FAFSA ( fafsa.) “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”Write it on your calendar – the FAFSA is open to file on October 1, 2016Make sure your parent’s can find their tax returns from last year, and update/file current year. Schedule a time to meet with the RHS Financial Aid Advisor. Create a and account if you haven’t done so already.CFNCUsername:Password:COLLEGE BOARDUsername:Password:ACTUsername:Password:OCTOBERResearch college application deadlines!! Many merit-based scholarships are awarded by colleges during the 1st admission’s deadline!If you haven’t registered/taken the SAT or the ACT, do it now! Are you eligible for any SAT/ACT/College Application fee waivers? Discuss with your counselor. Speak with your school counselor as often as you can. Start filling out your applications. Applications can be found on College Admission websites, and Common Application () Get to writing! Attempt a first draft of your application essay(s) and student resume. Ask an English teacher to proofread your 1st draft. Don’t let your schoolwork suffer! Colleges will ask for all senior year grades.Early Admissions and Early Decision deadlines are this month/early November. Schedule a time to meet with the RHS Financial Aid AdvisorResearch/apply for scholarships.NOVEMBERFinish up your applications (Regular admission deadlines). Oh yeah -- did we mention the SAT? Try to take it by December at the latest so you aren’t holding up any admission’s decisions and deadlines. College Application Week () – many NC independent colleges/universities will temporarily waive their application fees during this special week this month…you must have a CFNC account to apply and take advantage of this opportunity.Research/apply for scholarships.DECEMBEROkay procrastinators: Holiday break gives you lots of time to finish your essay and resume, not to mention those applications. Regular admission deadlines are around the corner!!Research/apply for scholarships.JANUARYAre all your college applications submitted? Are any other due dates approaching? Check your mail/email for decisions on those early admission applications. Bring in copies of any college admission and/or scholarship award letters to Student Services so we can recognize you at Senior Awards.Research/apply for scholarships.FEBRUARYSend your mid-year high school grade report to colleges. ( Transcript Manager or WCPSS) It’s due! This month is the deadline for many colleges' regular admission applications. Bring in copies of any college admission and/or scholarship award letters to Student Services so we can recognize you at Senior Awards.Research/apply for scholarships.MARCHDo you need to register for Advanced Placement (AP) exams? If so, get to it! Bring in copies of any college admission and/or scholarship award letters to Student Services so we can recognize you at Senior Awards.Research/apply for scholarships.APRILColleges should be letting you know the deal soon. Try not to stress! If you haven't done so yet, it's time to make an enrollment decision (May 1st is the cut off), accept the financial aid offered, and send in housing and tuition deposits! When you get your financial aid package, review it with your choice college's advisor until you completely understand it. Bring in copies of any college admission and/or scholarship award letters to Student Services so we can recognize you at Senior Awards.Research/apply for scholarships (this process never ends – even once you’re in college, if you want money – you have to continue to look for it!)MAYNotify the colleges you have decided not to grace with your presence. If you get an aid package from one of your "No" schools, let them know so another lucky student can reap the award. Send thank-you notes to those who have helped you out along the way. JUNE-AUGUSTRequest your final transcript be sent to the college you will be attending. (CFNC or WCPSS) Remember that summer job? Put some money away -- you'll need it for education funding and books! All of your college preparation has paid off. Get ready for your first year of college! 226817211027400COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING WEBSITESCOLLEGE PLANNING AND APPLYINGAll North Carolina Colleges/Universitiesnorthcarolina.eduNC Public Colleges/Universitiesnccommunitycolleges.eduNC Community CollegesNC Independent Colleges/UniversitiesNational college search/planningNational college search/planning planning magazine rankings and ratings college campuses onlineColleges, scholarships, test prep admissions, test prepCollege Parents of The Common ApplicationCollege Admission, Financial Aid, College SurvivalCAREER PLANNING ENLISTMENTExplore all branches of the armed forcesmarines.milMarinesnavy.milNavyarmy.milArmyaf.milAir Forceuscg.milCoast GuardADMISSION’S TESTS AND TEST PREPARATION SAT registration and prepACT registration and prep AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS wake fafsa. OF ADMISSION OPTIONS IN HIGER EDUCATIONSTUDENTS: Which college admission process best suits you?NON-RESTRICTIVE APPLICATION PLANSStudents are not restricted from applying to other institutions and have until May 1st to consider their options and confirm enrollment.RESTRICTIVE APPLICATION PLANSStudents are responsible for determining and following restrictions.Regular Decision: Students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of mitment: Non-bindingEarly Decision (ED): Students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted, they definitely will enroll. The application deadline and decision deadline occur mitment: BindingRolling Admission: Institutions review applications as they are submitted and render admission decisions throughout the admission mitment: Non-bindingRestrictive Early Action (REA): Students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision early. They may be restricted from applying ED or EA or REA to other institutions. If offered enrollment, they have until May 1 to mitment: Non-bindingEarly Action (EA): Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institutions regular response mitment: Non-binding UNC SCHOOL SYSTEM UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS – NC PUBLIC UNIVERSITIESMINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTSIn addition to the requirement that students should hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, the UNC Board of Governors has, since 1988, established minimum course requirements for undergraduate admission. The requirements in effect in 2001-02 were first implemented in the fall of 1990, and continued until the fall semester of 2004, when a second language requirement was added.?Effective in the fall of 2006, a fourth unit of mathematics?was required for admission.?These requirements are summarized below.?They are based on actions taken by the Board on April 14, 2000.6 units/credits in language4 in English composition/literature 2 in a language other than English (World Language)4 units in MathematicsAlgebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 1 Advanced MathAlgebra I, II, 2 Advanced Math coursesMath I, II, III, 1 Advanced Math3 units in ScienceLife/Biological Science (Biology)Physical Science or Chemistry or PhysicsA laboratory course2 units in Social StudiesOne must be in US History (American History I and II)Minimum GPA (weighted)2.5Minimum SAT (CR + M)800 (SAT I is preferred)Minimum ACT Composite17Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, UNC Asheville, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, UNC Pembroke, UNC Wilmington, Western Carolina University, Winston-Salem State UniversityNC INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIESNCICU represents 36 colleges and universities. Each is different, with a distinct character, student body, degree offerings, and campus opportunities. This range of options means that whether you're looking for a particular academic or athletic program, a specific region of the state, a traditional co-educational college or university, a women's college, or a historically black college or university, you can find the?right fit for you?in one of North Carolina's independent colleges or universities.WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER AN INDEPENDENT COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY? Because of the small sizes, a close-knit family atmosphere is present on these campuses. This atmosphere enables students to develop close, personal relationships with their professors—contacts that will be valuable as you enter the job market or apply to graduate school. Much of your education, especially that which helps you develop leadership skills, comes through access to extracurricular programs like student government, service clubs, performing arts and religious groups, and intercollegiate and intramural athletics. Because you aren’t competing with thousands upon thousands of other students for limited spaces to fill a particular activity, you are freer to participate in a variety of these special interest programs. YOU CAN AFFORD A PRIVATE COLLEGE! The important thing to remember is that the amount your family is expected to contribute to your education may be the same, whether you choose a public or private institution. Eligibility for federal financial aid is determined by national standards that take into account family income and other financial information. So don’t let the cost of tuition scare you. In fact, more financial aid may be available at private colleges and universities. The North Carolina General Assembly has established a state grant program to aid students attending North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities. The legislature provides more than $86 million to assist North Carolina residents with demonstrated financial need who enroll in a private college or university. In addition, private colleges and universities and their students have access to millions of dollars in financial aid funding to provide scholarship assistance to eligible students. Students also may qualify for federal Pell Grants of up to $5,645, as well as guaranteed student loans. Last year North Carolina students attending private colleges and universities received over $1 billion in grants, loans, and campus employment opportunities. SAMPLE FINANCIAL NEED ASSESSMENTCOLLEGE ACOLLEGE BCollege Costs$15,000$25,000Family Contribution-$5,000-$5,000Financial Need Package$10,000$20,000center4217158NC INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIESNC INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES361666-34119UNC SYSTEM COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIESUNC SYSTEM COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES-15144338213800center466782500NC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ADMISSION AVERAGES(*NR= not reported)SchoolSAT VerbalSAT MathACT CompositeHigh School GPAAppalachian State University598582264.12Barton College464480203.16Belmont Abbey College520513243.10Bennett CollegeNRNRNR3.20Brevard College520530223.20Cabarrus College of Health Sciences496492213.60Campbell University541545NR3.70Catawba College487483223.57Chowan University402408162.67Davidson College700695323.90Duke University66574033NREast Carolina University510540223.30Elizabeth City State University415426172.79Elon University611614273.90Fayetteville State University421442173.25Gardner-Webb University503510223.40Greensboro College503489203.20Guilford College553538233.13High Point University531539223.20Johnson & Wales University - CharlotteNRNRNR3.19Johnson C. Smith University434439182.89Lees-McRae College480489203.29Lenoir-Rhyne University490513213.64Livingstone College371373152.32Mars Hill University462473203.25Meredith College515520223.90Methodist University483513213.28Montreat College483496223.00North Carolina A&T State University441462182.48North Carolina Central University440447183.20North Carolina State University604639284.42North Carolina Wesleyan College420450193.20Pfeiffer University458479193.20Queens University of Charlotte527524233.60Saint Augustine's University374375152.40Salem College579560243.70Shaw University368368152.42St. Andrews University500490NR3.00University of Mount OliveNRNRNRNRUniversity of North Carolina at Asheville610587263.40University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill642660294.47University of North Carolina at Charlotte518546213.54University of North Carolina at Greensboro515520233.69University of North Carolina at Pembroke475490193.25University of North Carolina Wilmington590601254.10Wake Forest University590-690620-73028-32NRWarren Wilson College597555253.48Western Carolina University500540223.61William Peace University390-500400-49016-213.30Wingate University500515243.80Winston-Salem State University443449173.01NC COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEMThe mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a globally and multi-culturally competent workforce, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals by providing:Education, training and retraining for the workforce including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre-baccalaureate programs.Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry and in collaboration with the University of North Carolina System and private colleges and universities.Services to communities and individuals which improve the quality of lifeCOLLEGE TRANSFER/ARTICULATION AGREEMENTSComprehensive Articulation AgreementThe North Carolina?Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA)?is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities and has as its objective the smooth transfer of students.Uniform Articulation Agreement (Associate in Engineering)The Uniform Articulation Agreement promotes educational advancement opportunities for?Associate in Engineering (A10500)?completers and the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina in order to complete Bachelor of Science in Engineering degrees.Uniform Articulation Agreement (RN to BSN)The Uniform Articulation Agreement promotes educational advancement opportunities for registered nurses moving between North Carolina Community Colleges and the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina in order to complete Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.Independent Comprehensive Articulation AgreementThe?Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA)?between the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and the?Signatory Institutions?of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) is intended to provide smooth transfer for community college students who wish to continue their education at an NCICU Signatory Institution.? The ultimate goal of this agreement is the seamless articulation from the community college to the NCICU institution with minimal loss of credit or repetition of work.SCHOLARSHIPSRHS Student Services Onlinerolesvillehs. -> Students -> Student ServicesRHS Student Services Scholarship NotebookWhen we receive scholarship information it will be announced and copies of the applications will be located in a binder in SS.Wake County Scholarship Guide Onlinewake -> search by different categories or search for Rolesville HSCollege Foundation of NC -> Pay -> Grants and ScholarshipsFastwebGoggle web searchSearch for “scholarships for hs students” – be mindful of scholarship scams.COLLEGE APPLICATION TRACKERCollege: Login Username:Password:Letter of Rec: yes or noApplication Deadline:Application Completed:Transcript Requested:ACT/SAT Score Report Sent:College:Login Username:Password:Letter of Rec: yes or noApplication Deadline:Application Completed:Transcript Requested:ACT/SAT Score Report Sent:College:Login Username:Password:Letter of Rec: yes or noApplication Deadline:Application Completed:Transcript Requested:ACT/SAT Score Report Sent:College:Login Username:Password:Letter of Rec: yes or noApplication Deadline:Application Completed:Transcript Requested:ACT/SAT Score Report Sent:TRANSCRIPTSIN-STATE: Transcript Manager – FREE to all NC schoolsOUT-of-STATE: ................
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