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Cuthbertson High School Senior Connection Meeting

August 27, 2013. Cuthbertson High School Senior Connection Meeting. Graduation Information. Graduation Rehearsal: June 12, 2014 Commencement: June 13, 2014 Location: The Pointe Arts and Recreation Center (Fort Mill, South Carolina). Graduation Requirements.

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Cuthbertson High School Senior Connection Meeting

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  1. August 27, 2013 Cuthbertson High SchoolSenior Connection Meeting

  2. Graduation Information • Graduation Rehearsal: June 12, 2014 • Commencement: June 13, 2014 • Location: The Pointe Arts and Recreation Center (Fort Mill, South Carolina)

  3. Graduation Requirements • Maximum Potential equals the total number of credits for which a student could register. A student can take eight (8) credits per year equal to 32 credits in four years. • Graduation Requirement is calculated by subtracting four from the maximum potential for a student. • 32 credits – 4 = 28 courses to fulfill the graduation requirement.

  4. Future-Ready Core Courses • 4 English (English I, English II, English III, and English IV) • 4 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one additional math course) • 3 Science (a physical science course, Biology, and Earth/Environmental Science)

  5. Future-Ready Core Courses • 3 Social Studies (Civics and Economics, World History, and US History) • World Languages: Not required for graduation but 2 in the same language are required to meet minimum application requirements for UNC system.

  6. Future-Ready Core Courses • 1 Health/PE Credit • 6 Elective Credits • CTE • Arts • World Languages

  7. Guidance Counselors

  8. College Application Process Mr. Miller

  9. College Board • Organization • Important data and statistics to consider when thinking about schools (Collegeboard.org)

  10. Organization • Create a system of checks and balances • Coordinate and maintain one folder for each school • List all the requirements, due dates, and date when completed • Make copies of all materials sent and store in folder • Perspective colleges • 1 “shooter” school • 2-3 “ball park” schools • 1 “definite” school • How do I know where my student fits? • www.collegeboard.org

  11. Senior Recommendation Packet Mrs. Devine

  12. Senior Recommendation Packet All seniors who are asking counselors to complete a recommendation must complete the Senior Recommendation Packet. Senior Packet Includes: • Student Resume • Student Short Answer Questions • Parent Questionnaire • Teacher Recommendations

  13. Link to Senior Recommendation Packet • http://tinyurl.com/lkp39n3 • http://chs.ucps.k12.nc.us/links/CuthbertsonHighSchoolGuidanceDepartment.php

  14. RecommendationOverview • Carefully select up to 3 individuals who you have established a great relationship with and will vouch for your character and work ethic. • Please provide sufficient time to complete. • Two weeks is always a manageable window. • Give the person your resume and an envelope • Resume allows the writer to provide more in depth material • It is important for the letter to be sealed in an envelope and signed off on back • THIS IS DONE FOR EACH SCHOOL (if needed) • Ask the recommender to save the letter on file in case you add a school to your list • Follow up with recommender a couple days before the deadline

  15. College Visits

  16. CHS College Visits • CHS Guidance Dept. will be inviting many college admissions counselors to come to our school and talk to students in a small group setting. • Admission criteria • Majors / Minors • College-Specific Scholarships • Special Programs (ex. Honors programs) • Campus life • Study abroad • Clubs and Organizations

  17. College Visits! Scheduled College Visits: University of Alabama – October 4 @ 10:30 am Duke University – October 16 @ 1:30 pm

  18. CFNC Mrs. Whitecar

  19. CFNC • Send Transcripts • Apply to North Carolina public and private colleges: • Excluding: Davidson, Duke, NC State, UNC-CH, Wake Forest • More scholarship opportunities • Explore careers

  20. Save the Date! • Upcoming Senior Connections: • September 17th 6:30 pm: General College Application Tips: Essays; Recommendations; Early/Regular Decision, Early Action; Admissions Tactics • October TBA:Public/Private/Out of State • November TBA:CFNC and Scholarships • December TBA:Financial Aid

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