FDHS

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FDHS
Guidance
Sophomore/Junior
Parent Night
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Sophomore Counselors
Ms. Fields
Mrs. Wright
L - Z
A - K
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Sophomores
What have we done?

• Guidance Intro
• Assessment Day The PLAN
• Fall HSAP

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Sophomores
What are we doing?

• Tardy Referrals - ongoing
• Preparing for Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
  meetings

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Sophomores
What will we be doing?

• Continuing Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
  meetings
• Spring HSAP Administration
• End of Course Examinations (EOC)

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Junior Counselors
Mrs. Walker
Mr. Moseley
L - Z
A - K
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Types of Colleges

• Public vs. Private
• On the one hand, public colleges are usually
  less expensive, particularly for in-state
  residents. They get most of their money from the
  state or local government. Private colleges rely
  on tuition, fees, endowments, and other private
  sources.
• On the other hand, private colleges are usually
  smaller and can offer more personalized attention.

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Types of Colleges
Liberal arts colleges offer a broad base of
courses in the humanities, social, sciences, and
sciences. Most are private and focus mainly on
undergraduate students. Classes tend to be small
and personal attention is available. Universities
are generally bigger than a college and offers
more majors and research facilities. Class size
often reflects institutional size and some
classes may be taught by graduate students.
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Types of Colleges
Community or junior colleges offer a degree after
the completion of two years of full-time study.
They frequently offer technical programs that
prepare you for immediate entry into the job
market.
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Types of Colleges
Special interests Single-sex All four-year
public colleges and most private schools are
coed. In terms of single-sex colleges, there are
about 50 specifically for men and about 70
Specifically for women. Some may enroll a few men
or women. Religiously-affiliated colleges Some
private colleges are affiliated with a religious
faith. The affiliation may be historic only or it
may affect day-to-day student life.
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Types of Colleges
Special interests (conti.) Historically-black
colleges Historically-black colleges find their
origins in the time when African-American
students were systematically denied access to
most other colleges and universities. These
schools offer students a unique opportunity to
experience an educational community in which
they're part of the majority. Hispanic-serving
institutes There are about 135
institutions designated by the federal government
as "Hispanic serving." At these schools, Hispanic
students comprise at least 25 percent of the
total full-time undergraduate enrollment.
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What Will Colleges Look For?

• Course selections
• GPA/Class Rank
• SAT or ACT Scores
• Community Involvement
• School Involvement
• Enrichment Programs
• Leadership!!!

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Narrowing Down Your Options

• Choose 3-4 colleges that fit!
• Go and visit!
• Ask lots of questions!
• See Handout
• Check out the surroundings!
• Try to sit in on a class!

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Preparing for College Calendar
Senior Year

• By this time you should have
• Taken the PSAT especially Jr. Year
• Taken at least one SAT or ACT
• Spoken with your counselor to ensure that
  courses line up with your future plans.
• Began your college exploration process
• Attended Educational Enrichment Programs

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SAT vs. ACT

• SAT and ACT tests are predictors of how well our
  child can perform the skills necessary to do
  college work.
• The SAT is a reasoning test that measures the
  students mathematical (quantitative), verbal
  reasoning, and Writing which develop over time.
  Scores in each of these areas range from 200-800.

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SAT vs. ACT

• The ACT is an achievement test that measures
  skills in the areas of English, Math, Reading,
  and Science Reasoning and scores in each of these
  areas range from 1 to 36.
• Because the ACT is a different type of test,
  students may wish to take the ACT in addition to
  the SAT

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PSAT
PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It's a
standardized test that provides firsthand
practice for the SAT Reasoning Test. It also
gives you a chance to enter National Merit
Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship
programs.
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USA News World Reports 2007 Best Colleges
http//www.usnews.com/sections/rankings
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Required Paperwork

• Application many schools now request
  submitting online applications
• Transcript
• Recommendations
• Resume?
• Essays
• Always Make a Copy for Yourself

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Essays, Resumes, Recommendations

• Essays The Dos and Donts
• Resumes GPA, Test Scores, Activities,
  Leadership, Honors Awards, Work Experience, and
  References
• Recommendations Always Ask, Give Plenty of Time,
  Give Resume, Always
• Send a Thank You Card!

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Finding Money For College

• General Eligibility All Programs
• SC HOPE Scholarship
• LIFE Scholarship
• Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
• Life Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancement
• Lottery Tuition Assistance

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General Eligibility CriteriaApplies to All
Programs

• Be a South Carolina resident
• Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (green
  card)
• Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at an
  eligible South Carolina public or private
  institution
• Certify that the he/she has never been convicted
  of any felonies and has not been convicted of any
  second or subsequent alcohol or other
  drug-related misdemeanor within the past academic
  year (except Lottery Tuition Assistance)

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SC HOPE Scholarship

• ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Earn at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA based on the
  UGP upon high school graduation
• Be a South Carolina resident at the time of high
  school graduation and at the time of college
  enrollment
• Must not be a recipient of a LIFE Scholarship,
  Palmetto Fellows Scholarship or Lottery Tuition
  Assistance

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SC HOPE Scholarship

• AWARDING PROCESS
• Full-time students attending an eligible
  four-year institution may receive up to 2,800
  (including a 300 book allowance) towards the
  cost-of-attendance during the first-year only
• Students are eligible to receive the HOPE
  Scholarship for up to two terms
• Students who receive the SC HOPE Scholarship and
  earn a 3.0 LIFE GPA and 30 credit hours by the
  end of the firs year may receive the LIFE for the
  second year

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LIFE Scholarship

• ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Be a South Carolina resident at the time of high
  school graduation and at the time of college
  enrollment
• Must not be a recipient of the SC HOPE
  Scholarship, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship or
  Lottery Tuition Assistance during the same
  academic year

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LIFE Scholarship

• Initial Eligibility Requirements
• First-time, Full-time Students
• Eligible Four-year Institutions
• Freshmen must meet two of the following three
  criteria
• Minimum 3.0 GPR cumulative GPA based on SC
  Uniform Grading Policy (UGP)
• Minimum 1100 SAT or 24 ACT scores and
• Rank in the top 30 of the graduating class
  (diploma eligible students only based on the SC
  UGP
• Eligible Two-year Institutions
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA based on the SC
  Uniform Grading Policy (the standardized test
  score and class rank requirements are waived).

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LIFE Scholarship

• Award Amounts
• Full-time students attending an eligible SC
  four-year institution (public and independent)
  may receive up to 5,000 (which includes a 300
  book allowance) toward the cost of attendance
  each academic year.
• Full-time students attending an eligible SC
  two-year institution (public and independent) may
  receive up to cost-of-tuition and fees plus a
  300 book allowance

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Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

• INITIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Early Awards
• - Application Deadline December 15, 2008.
• - High school seniors must meet one of the
  following set of criteria to apply
• Score at least 1200 on the SAT (27 ACT) by the
  November test administration, earn 3.50
  cumulative GPA on the 2007 Uniform Grading Policy
  (UGP) at the end of the junior year, and rank in
  the top six percent of the class at the end of
  either the sophomore or the junior year
• OR
• Score at least 1400 on the SAT (32 on the ACT)
  and earn a minimum 4.00 cumulative GPA on the UPG
  at the end of the junior year (without regard to
  class rank)

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Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

• INITIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Final Awards Fully Eligible Applicants
• - Application Deadline June 15, 2009.
• - High school seniors must meet one of the
  following set of criteria to apply
• Score at least 1200 on the SAT (27 ACT) by the
  June test administration, earn 3.50 cumulative
  GPA on the 2007 Uniform Grading Policy (UGP) at
  the end of the senior year, and rank in the top
  six percent of the class at the end of either the
  sophomore, junior, or the senior year
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• Score at least 1400 on the SAT (32 on the ACT)
  and earn a minimum 4.00 cumulative GPA on the UPG
  at the end of the senior year (without regard to
  class rank)

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Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

• AWARDING PROCESS
• Must enroll the fall term immediately following
  high school graduation
• May receive up to 6,700 the freshman year toward
  the cost-of-attendance
• Sophomores, juniors and seniors may receive up
  to 7,500 per academic year toward the
  cost-of-attendance

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LIFE Scholarship Palmetto Scholarship
Enhancements

• LIFE Scholarship Enhancement (Eligible SC
  Four-Year Colleges)
• Eligible sophomores, juniors and seniors may
  receive up to 2,500 in Enhancement funds
• Maximum award is 7,500 (5,000 base award
  combined with 2,500 Enhancement award), which
  cannot exceed cost-of-attendance
• Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancement
• Eligible sophomores, juniors and seniors may
  receive up to 2,500 in Enhancement funds
• Maximum award is 10,000 (7,500 base award
  combined with 2,500 Enhancement award) which
  cannot exceed cost-of-attendance

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Lottery Tuition Assistance

• ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Must file the FAFSA or FAFSA Waiver each academic
  year (check institutional deadlines)
• Enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours each term
  as a degree-seeking student in a certificate,
  diploma, or associate degree program

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Lottery Tuition Assistance

• AWARDING PROCESS
• Must first apply federal grants and the SC
  Need-based Grant toward the cost of tuition
• For Fall 2008 term, students may receive up to
  75 per credit hour if enrolled part-time and up
  to 900 if enrolled full-time toward the cost of
  tuition
• The award amount is subject to change each term
  based on the number of eligible students and
  available funding

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Websites

• SC Commission on Higher Education (CHE)
  www.che.sc.gov
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  www.FAFSA.ed.gov
• SAT www.collegeboard.com
• ACT www.act.org
• Scholarship- FASTWEB www.fastweb.com
• South Carolina Tuition Grant Program
  www.sctuitiongrants.com
• National Collegiate Athletic Association
  www.ncaa.org

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Resources
http//fdhs.ddtwo.org/