– Students A-B
– Students C-G
– Students H-Mc
– Students Md-Sa
– Students Sb-Z
Mrs. Beale
Dr. Williams
Ms. Lara
Mrs. McClain
Ms. House (temp)

1.) Choosing your list
2.) Know your chances of acceptance
3.) Research scholarships/financial aid
4.) Be idealistic and realistic in narrowing your college list
5.) Visit colleges on your list (you get one college visit day)
6.) Don’t miss a deadline!
7.) Know what is needed to apply
8.) Use Online Resources

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o High School Achievement o Test Scores o Recommendations o Essay o Activities o Interview (if applicable)

Representatives from the following colleges will be on the RJR campus at the dates and times listed below. Please contact Mrs. Holbrook in
Guidance, if you are planning to attend. All meetings are in Guidance unless otherwise noted. Parents are welcome to attend.
All college visits with dates and times will be posted on the
RJR website http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ domain/1428

– ACCUPLACER/Computerized Placement Test @FTCC
• Most colleges/universities require the SAT or ACT
• Most colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACT
• Students may choose to take both the SAT and the ACT
• Some colleges/universities allow students to apply without SAT/ACT
• Some colleges/universities require SAT subject tests

Jane Doe
Mrs. Beale,
Thank you so much for agreeing to write my letters of recommendation. Please let me know if there is anything else that you need in order to write my letters and send my transcripts.
UNC –Chapel Hill
Duke University
Wake Forest University
N.C. State
Appalachian State
November 1 st*
January 1 st*
November 15 th*
November 1 st*
November 1 st*
Form
Common App – online
Common App – online
Letter only
Transcript only
*Dates are for example only and do not reflect actual dates
Jane Doe janedoe2013@gmail.com
Resume attached

The Senior Resume form is posted on the RJR Website
– Under the Guidance/Student Services tab

Non-Restrictive Applications
Students are not restricted from applying to other institutions and have until May 1 st to consider their options and confirm enrollment
Regular Decision
(Non-Restrictive
Application)
DEFINITION
Students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time.
Rolling Admission
(Non-Restrictive
Application)
DEFINITION
Institutions review applications as they are submitted and render admission decisions throughout the admission cycle.
Early Action (EA)
(Non-Restrictive
Application)
DEFINITION
Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institution’s regular response date.
COMMITMENT:
Non-Binding
COMMITMENT:
Non-Binding
COMMITMENT:
Non-Binding
Restrictive Applications
Students are responsible for determining and following restrictions
Early Decision (ED)
(Restrictive
Application)
DEFINITION
Students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted they definitely will enroll. The application deadline and decision deadline occur early
Restrictive Early (REA)
Action
(Restrictive Application)
DEFINITION
Students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision early. They may be restricted from applying
ED, EA, or REA to other institutions. If offered enrollment they have until May 1 to confirm.
COMMITMENT:
Binding
COMMITMENT:
Non-Binding

• Transcripts are sent directly to colleges and universities
• Each Student gets 2 free transcripts (Each Additional one is $5.00)
• Scholarship Transcripts are Free
• Transcript Card must be signed by student
• Please allow 2-3 weeks for mailing (longer if a letter is required)
• Common Application – online – please indicate this on your card
• Please bring counselor forms, etc. when requesting transcripts

 Associates Degree (2 year degree), complete certificate programs
 Require school's placement test (will use ASSET scores or SAT scores in lieu of placement test)
 Lower Cost Education
 Offer College Transfer option to any school in US
 Rolling Admissions

– Grants
– Loans
– Work Study
– Scholarships
(scholastic, athletic, artistic ability & success)
Some scholarship opportunities are both merit-based and need-based.

• There will be an October District Financial Aid
Presentation – we will put the date on the website as soon as it is scheduled.
• January & February: District Financial Aid Information meetings
• Get your PIN for the FAFSA now!

• Make sure your email address is up-to-date in the Counseling Office for when we send out email Scholarship Updates!
• Look on the RJR Student Services Website for new updates
• Remember that the most money comes from the Colleges!
• Select opportunities that fit you best
• Be realistic about the number of applications you can complete
• Do not give up!
• Think about local resources i.e. WS Foundation
• Remember that the $$$ is usually the last piece of the puzzle

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