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Riverside High School Parent Night: Preparing for After Graduation!

Get ready for life after high school! Join us at Riverside High School on October 1, 2019, for an informative Parent Night, where we will discuss college planning, post-secondary options, choosing the right college, admissions, NCAA eligibility, and SAT/ACT test dates.

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Riverside High School Parent Night: Preparing for After Graduation!

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  1. Riverside High School Student ServicesParent Night Class of 2020 Preparing for after GRADUATION!

  2. AgendaRiverside’s Parent NightOctober 1, 2019 • Welcome/Introductions-Mary M. Williams (6:00-6:10) • Counselors, College Advisor, Durham Tech Liaison, • Spanish Translator, Emily K Center Representative • Nuts/Bolts of Senior Year-Mary M. Williams (6:10-6:30) • College Planning-Mr. Grant (6:30-6:50) • Durham Tech Advising-Ms. Hines(6:50-7-05) • Emily K Center-Game Plan: College ( 7:05-7:20) • Questions/Answers/Closing- Mary M. Williams (7:20-7:30)

  3. Connecting With Your Counselor • Mary M. Williams-A-Cl Mary.williams@dpsnc.net • Portia Jacobs-Co-F Portia.jacobs@dpsnc.net • Daniel Kearns-G-J Daniel.kearns@dpsnc.net • Deondra Jenkins-K-Ni Deondra.jenkins@dpsnc.net • Christina Johnson-No-Sh Christina. johnson@dpsnc.net • Cathy Sebring-Si-Z Cathy.sebring@dpsnc.net

  4. Are you on track to graduate?

  5. Are you on track to graduate? For Senior Year, review your options based on the following: • Weighted GPA (2.5 or higher is needed for admission to a public college) • ACT Composite (20-average, 17- minimum for public colleges, 36=maximum) • SAT Math (200-800) & SAT Reading/Writing (200-800). 550 on each section is average. 880 minimum for NC public colleges. • Retake the SAT or ACT by October to improve your score.

  6. Post Secondary Options • Public College-16 public colleges in the UNC system. www.northcarolina.edu • Private College/Independent Colleges-36 Independent colleges in NC. www.ncicu.org • Universities-most are larger and offer smaller colleges. such as the College of Engineering. • Community College-58 in NC. Offers lower tuition. Option to transfer. Every DPS Graduate will receive $500 for 4 semesters toward tuition if they attend Durham Tech. www.nccommunitycolleges.edu • Vocational/Technical College-offers specialized training in a particular industry or career. • Military Academy-highly competitive and the process should start junior year. Military service time required upon graduation. • Gap Year-typically students take a year off before attending college to explore interests, volunteer, work etc. • Military-Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard- Contact our Career Development Coordinator, Sheena.Brooks@dpsnc.net

  7. Choosing a college-”the right fit” Things to consider- • Location- Do you prefer a rural or urban setting? Do you want to stay close to home? • Campus Setting-Do you prefer a small or large student body? How important are athletics? • Cost (tuition, room/board)- Will you qualify for financial aid? Are you eligible for scholarships? • Major- Does the school offer your major? What do you want to do after college and which major(s) will help you get there? • Learning Environment-How much interaction will you have with your professors? Do you prefer small groups or lectures?

  8. Admissions Options • Early Decision A plan by which a student may apply to his or her first-choice school early in the fall of senior year (usually by Nov.1st) and receive a reply before the winter holidays. If accepted, the student is obligated to enroll in that college . • Early Action: Early deadline (mid-Oct/Nov 1) but allows the admitted student until May 1st to accept or decline. Does not involve a firm, binding commitment. • Rolling Admission: Used by many private colleges and universities & community colleges. Candidates are notified shortly after their application folder is complete (usually within four to six weeks). • Regular Admission: College specific. Notification from the college often comes between Feb.1st and April 1st. • Wait List: If a wait list decision, then a school has neither accepted nor denied your application. A wait list offer holds out the possibility for admission should space in entering class becomes available.

  9. NCAA ELIGIBILITY • NCAA Eligibility • You should have registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center online during your junior year if you plan to play a sport or receive an athletic scholarship at a Division I or Division II college/university. • College bound students must meet certain academic requirements to practice, play and/or receive an athletic scholarship. You must be enrolled for at least 3 classes per semester to be eligible • More information can be found on the NCAA website, www.ncaa.org, and at the clearinghouse website, www.eligibilitycenter.org

  10. SAT TEST DATES Register for the SAT online at www.collegeboard.org • Fee of $64.50 (with ESSAY) • Evidenced Based Reading/Writing, Math, Optional Essay. • Students will receive 3 scores plus a total score between 400 –1600.

  11. ACT TEST DATES • Register for the ACT at https://www.actstudent.org • Fee of $46.00 English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science , • Optional Writing. • Students receive 4 scores plus a Composite score averaging four tests: Scale is 1-36.

  12. College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC.org) • Student may apply to over 110 colleges/community colleges. • To qualify/receive the benefits of instate tuition, an Residency Determination (RDS) is required. • All RIVERSIDE High School students applying to in-state (NC) colleges should send their transcripts electronically through CFNC. • However, if you are applying to colleges via Common App, official transcripts will be sent via the Common App application portal

  13. Transcripts- WHO SENDS THEM? • Counselors do not send transcripts. Transcripts must be requested online if needed for a scholarship or for an out of state college if they do not use common app. • To request an official transcriptthrough DPS/RHS visit: https://durhamnc.scriborder.com • Mid-Year transcripts MAY be available by February 1, 2020

  14. Scholarships Criteria include: • Need-based scholarships: determined by financial circumstances • Merit-based scholarships: determined by academics, achievement, school/community involvement or other qualifying factors. • Special-circumstance scholarships: determined by military service, athletics, unique interest, etc.

  15. Scholarship Opportunities www.CollegeGreenlight.com www.BigFuture.CollegeBoard.org www.CFNC.orgwww.fastweb.com

  16. Scholarships • For a comprehensive scholarship listing, visit the Durham Public School’s Master Scholarship List: https://www.dpsnc.net/Page/3243 • Be sure to listen to the announcements, and visit the website (Student Services tab) for updates! • Subscribe to the E-Newsletter for updates about local scholarships: from RHS site left column- QUICK LINKS

  17. College PlanningMr. Grant

  18. #LifeAfterRiverside College Advisor

  19. Mr. Grant • Office: old Mini Lab in the Media Center • Instagram: @riverside.to.college • Twitter: @riverside_cac • Email: riversidehs.dukecac@gmail.com • Remind: text “@rshs2k20” to 81010 • Appointments: https://calendly.com/riversidehs

  20. What is college? • Any form of post-secondary education • Trade school • Community college • 4 year university • etc.

  21. How do I college?

  22. BUILD A LIST OF SCHOOLS • There are a ton of options in NC • 17 UNC system schools • 58 NC Community Colleges • 36 independent colleges/universities • Look for schools that MATCH your stats (GPA, ACT, SAT, etc.) • Research these schools to make sure they are what you want • NC College Tool tinyurl.com/y3oujo2v

  23. My office is in the Media Center @riverside.to.college @riverside_cac

  24. Durham Tech AdvisingMs. Hines

  25. Career & College Promise (CCP) • Juniors & Seniors • Great Transfer Programs • Get an associate degree & transfer to finish your Bachelors degree after two yrs.! • Many Certificates & Degrees Ms. Hines can help with: 94RHS 2019 graduates started college at Durham Tech in August 2019!For 94 students, DT costs $243,836 per year.Subtract $94,000 (Durham Tech Promise Scholarship) $149,836 is tuition for 94 students ~versus~For 94 students, NCCU (closest UNC school) costs $861,040 /year (not including Room & Board)At least $711,204 is being saved by 2019 RHS graduates on college tuition for one year!!! Valarie Hines DT College Liaison Riverside High School Mondays & Tuesdayshinesv@durhamtech.edu mshines.youcanbook.me919-943-2553

  26. Emily K CenterGame Plan: College Emily Krzyzewski Center ( Emily K Center) is a non-profit organization focusing on increasing the college access landscape in Durham, NC. Important Dates Oct 1 – FAFSA Opens Oct 15 – UNC Early Action Application Deadline Oct 29 – FAFSA Night at Emily K Center Oct 21 – 25 College Application Week Nov 1 – EA Deadline for many other universities in NC We assist 9th – 12th grade students with • Creating a four year plan • Academics and Course selection • Choosing a Major / Career • Creating your College List • College Applications • Completing Residency Determination Service (RDS) • FAFSA / Financial Aid / CSS Profile • Resume Writing • Summer Program Opportunities • Scholarship Searches

  27. Questions and Answers ?

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