SALUDA HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR COLLEGE AWARENESS NIGHT for the Class of 2015

1. SALUDA HIGH SCHOOLJUNIOR COLLEGE AWARENESSNIGHTfor the Class of 2015 C. Bryan Vacchio, Director of Guidance (864) 445-3011 bvacchio@saludaschools.org

2. The Mighty P’s! Planning Punctuality Pursuit Procrastination

3. COLLEGE SELECTIVITY EXAMPLES ALL TECHNICAL COLLEGES Lander, USC-Aiken, Francis Marion Winthrop, College Of Charleston Furman, Wofford, USC, Clemson Duke, Vanderbilt, Carnegie-Melon

4. Important Spring Test Dates SAT Dates: March 8*, May 3*, June 7 ACT Dates: April 12, June 14 *test offered at SHS ***THE S.H.S. TESTING CODE IS 411790*** 2-year college plan ASSET/COMPASS: Taken during senior year.

5. SAT vs. ACT BASIC FEES: 2010-2011ACT: $36.50 without writing, $52.50 with writing ($23 late registration fee)SAT: $51 ($78.50 if registering late) CONTENTACT: English (75 questions,) Mathematics (60,) Reading (40,) Science Reasoning (40,) and Writing (1 prompt.)SAT: Critical Reading (67 questions,) Mathematics (54,) and Writing (49 questions and 1 essay.) SCORINGACT: scores based on number of correct answers; no penalty for guessingSAT: scores adjusted for guessing; penalty for most incorrect responses SCORE SCALESACT: 1-36 for each of four sections; Composite: 1-36 (average of four)SAT: 200-800 on each of three areas; Total: 600-2400 (sum of three.)

6. How You Can Prepare Register On The Test Agencies’ Websites SAT: www.collegeboard.com ACT: www.actstudent.org Online Tutorials; Practice Tests SAT/ACT workshops -SALUDA HIGH SCHOOL MAY 1st - USC-Columbia (summer) - TCA SAT prep (through SHS) - Kaplan (online or classroom) - SC Virtual School (SAT prep class) - Private tutoring -SAT prep class at SHS (4/30) Review your past PSATs Visit your local bookstore

7. DUAL ENROLLMENT vs. AP DUAL ENROLLMENT PROS- Taking college courses without the cost of tuition (must pay for the books) - Actual college experience - Guaranteed college credit (C or above) - Heavily weighted into GPA DUAL ENROLLMENT CONS - Credit may not transfer to another college - May impact your college GPA, essential for SC Scholarship students AP PROS- Recognized globally - Free to takes courses (must pay for the AP exam; $90) - Heavily weighted into GPA - Does not impact your college GPA AP CONS- No guarantee of college credit (must pass AP exam)

8. Four Ways to Pay for College Grants – Money that is given to you based on financial need in most cases Scholarships – Money that is given to you because of academic achievement, talent, skill or financial need Work – Money you earn Loans – Money you borrow and must repay

9. Federal Financial Aid Programs • Pell Grant • Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) • TEACH Grant • Federal Work Study • Perkins Loan • Direct Loan Programs • Direct Parent PLUS Loan

10. Federal Pell Grant • Must file FAFSA (after Jan. 1, 2015) • Based on Need • Up to $5,645 (for 2013-2014 academic year) • Award based on enrollment status: Full-Time, Part-Time or Less than half-time

11. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) • Must be a Pell Grant recipient • Amount varies depending on school • Must file FAFSA (after Jan. 1, 2015) • Based on need • Limited funds

12. Federal Work-Study • Must file FAFSA (after Jan. 1, 2015) • Based on need • Limited funds • Students work up to 20 hours/week - earn a paycheck • Usually on campus

13. Subsidized Loan Must file FAFSA (after 1/1/15 Need-Based Loan Interest paid by government while in school 6 month grace period prior to repayment Interest rate: 3.86% fixed (Congressional action?) Unsubsidized Loan Must file FAFSA (after 1/1/15 Not need-based Interest NOT paid but deferred while in school 6 month grace period prior to repayment Interest rate: 3.86% fixed Direct Loan Program Loans Made to the Student Loan Limits are based on grade level: Freshman is $5,500 combined between Subsidized and Unsubsidized

14. Direct PLUS Loan Loan Made to the Parent of a Student! • FAFSA normally not required (some schools may require) • Approval based on creditworthiness • Loan limits based on ability to pay • Payments begin 60 days after final disbursement of the loan or 6 months after the student exits school • Interest rate: 6.41% fixed

15. State Scholarships and Grants Administered by SC Commission on Higher Education www.che.sc.gov • Palmetto Fellows Scholarship • Palmetto Life Scholarship • Hope Scholarship • Lottery Tuition Assistance • Need-Based Grant ___________________________________ Administered by SC Higher Education Tuition Grant Commission www.sctuitiongrants.com • SC Higher Education Tuition Grant

16. Life Scholarship(2-year colleges)

17. S.C. Scholarships(initial requirements – 4-year colleges)

18. LIFE & Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancements • Must major in specified areas. • Must take specified math & science classes during freshman year. • LIFE – could receive up to $7,500 per year beginning sophomore year. • Palmetto Fellows – could receive up to $10,000 per year beginning sophomore year.

19. S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance • 2-year Technical & Junior colleges • Enroll in minimum of 6 credit hours each semester in certificate, degree, or diploma program • Cannot receive LIFE scholarship

20. Private Scholarships • Academics • Athletics • Skills, Talents, and Interests • Leadership • Organization / Denomination Affiliations • Employment • Financial Need

21. Prospective College Athletes • Must register with NCAA Clearinghouse. In guidance, Mr. Vacchio is the contact. • Outstanding athletes are often offered scholarships as long as their grades and college entrance test scores are in line. Talk with our Athletic Director, Doug Painter or your Coach for information on athletic scholarships &/or individual questions concerning athletic eligibility. • Military • Military recruiters may make campus visits during lunch time. • Private appointments require permission of the parent/guardian. • Employment • Make contacts at career fairs. • Contact One Stop Workforce Center. • Check local newspaper.

22. METHODS OF KEEPING UP WITH YOUR STUDENTS AND ALL THINGS SHS GUIDANCE SHS Guidance Webpage SHS Guidance Facebook page Parent Portal

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