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Senior Info Night - Tuesday, September 9th (5:30-6:30) FVHS Auditorium
All 12th grade parents/guardians and students are invited to join us at Fuquay-Varina High School for an informational event to learn about planning for after high school. We will be discussing the following topics: applying to college, scholarships and financial aid, sending transcripts, letters of recommendation, AP and CCP/Wake Tech Classes, internships while in high school, ASVAB and the military. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to speak to college admission and military representatives as well as take part in a college admission rep. Q&A panel!
SENIOR YEAR TIMELINE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN 4-YEAR SCHOOLS
Summer
→ Prioritize your list of colleges or universities
→ Continue to visit colleges
→ Determine deadlines for college admissions and scholarships
→ Create or update your resume
→ Register for the ACT or SAT if needed. How do your scores compare? Check out the ACT/SAT Concordance Chart.
→ Make sure that senior courses meet or exceed college expectations.
→ Fill out the "Student Brag Sheet" if you need a letter of recommendation from your school counselor or teacher
→ Student Athletes: Make sure you are meeting Division I and II requirements. Visit the NCAA Clearinghouse and the NCAA Eligibility Center.
→ Become familiar with North Carolina college admissions requirements!
Fall
→ Find out the date and time of your Senior Conference, and be prepared to discuss your plans for after graduation
→ Determine admissions deadlines -- some schools have early deadlines in October and November
→ Review FVHS Transcript procedures
→ Start applying for scholarships
→ Make good grades
→ APPLY EARLY!
→ Ensure that your application is complete
→ Complete financial aid process and FAFSA
→ Complete Residency Determination if applying to in-state schools
→ Meet with Tori Sharpe, the FVHS Financial Aid Advisor, on Wednesdays at FVHS. Sign up in Student Services!
→ Continue applying for scholarships
Spring
→ Make your final college decision
→ Continue to work hard in your classes! Despite admittance to college, your grades still count and colleges can revoke your admission!
→ Take AP and SAT Subject tests, as needed
→ Continue applying for scholarships
→ Request final transcript (automatically sent through CFNC)
→ Complete NCAA requirements (student athletes)
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