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Welcome. Class of 2015. 2014-2015 Calendar of Events. August 15: Elon Campus Tour 20: Senior Parent Night 6:30-7:45 22: Western Carolina Campus Tour 28: High Point, Greensboro College Campus Tour September 5: Guilford College Campus Tour 12: Senior Seminar Room 204

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  1. Welcome Class of 2015

  2. 2014-2015 Calendar of Events August • 15: Elon Campus Tour • 20: Senior Parent Night 6:30-7:45 • 22: Western Carolina Campus Tour • 28: High Point, Greensboro College Campus Tour September • 5: Guilford College Campus Tour • 12: Senior Seminar Room 204 Fall Photos Room 213 • 26: UNC-Chapel Hill Campus Tour

  3. 2014-2015 Calendar of Events October • 3: Community Day • 8: College Fair – South Stokes High School • 10: College Reps from Salem College, Winston Salem State & Gardner Webb • 13-15: Fall Break • 17: Senior Seminar Room 213 College Reps from ECU, Appalachian State & UNC-Asheville • 23: Report Cards • 24: College Reps from Fayetteville State & Guilford College Senior Cap & Gown and Formal Pictures • 25: Winston-Salem State Tour/Football Game

  4. 2014-2015 Calendar of Events November • 7: Senior Seminar Room 213 • 10-14: College Application Week • 20: FAFSA Information Session 6:30-7:30 Room 204 • 22: Wake Forest – Virginia Tech Football Game • 26-28: Thanksgiving Break December • 5: Senior Seminar Room 213 Cap & Gown Order • 15-19: EOCs and Final Exams • 19: End of First Semester • 22-Jan 2: Winter Break

  5. Dress for Success/Business Casual Men: Dress pants, button down shirt, tie, dark socks, and dress shoes. Women: Skirts or dresses (hem line no more than 3 inches above the knee), shirts with appropriate neck lines, dress shoes (pumps)

  6. ACT & SAT ACT $38.00/$54.50(Writing) • www.actstudent.org • Test Dates Registration Deadlines: September 13 August 8/August 9-22 October 25 September 19/Sept 20-Oct 3 December 13 November 7/Nov 8-21 SAT $52.50 • www.collegeboard.org • Test Dates Registration Deadlines: October 11 September 12/Sept. 30 November 8 October 9/Oct. 28 December 6 November 6/Nov. 24

  7. College Applications • College applications are found on the college websites. Check to see if a minimum ACT or SAT is required. • Common Application is an option. • Applying for Early Decision – Must have applications submitted before November 1 • Always have your college application essays proof read before submitting. • Complete high school resume prior to completing applications • Must request a high school transcript ($2) as well as a college transcript ($3). • Recommendations must be requested at least two weeks in advance. • Must have college choices narrowed to three by September 12

  8. Common Application - NC • Davidson College • Duke University • Guilford College • Meredith College • Salem College • UNC-Asheville • UNV-Chapel Hill • UNC-Wilmington • Wake Forest University • Warren Wilson College

  9. High School Resumes Will save you time Will need the following information: School activities by grade level 9-12 Leadership roles in those activities Awards and Honors Community Activities – Volunteer Work Enrichment Activities Work Experience

  10. Scholarships/Financial Aid • Most scholarships are based on your ACT/SAT scores. ACT = 27 SAT = 1175 Math+RC • Most scholarship opportunities/applications will be found on the college website under Financial Aid. • Monthly Senior Newsletter • Federal & State Financial Aid is based on family income. Regardless of family income you will need to apply for financial aid through the FAFSA application (not available until January 1)

  11. College Majors • Research if you are undecided • Research further if you have an idea. • If you are not sure which direction to go, see Mrs. Moyer or Mrs. Ayers

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