Saturday, October 14, 2017

ECU Honors College

High-achieving students who are interested in attending ECU may want to consider attending one of their Honors College Academic Days this fall.

Honors College Academic Days include a general Undergraduate Admissions information session and campus tour, followed by an Honors College information session. Students will learn about the many opportunities and benefits afforded by the Honors College, including scholarship information, and will learn about the Honors College application and admissions processes. Current Honors College students and parents, as well as Honors College faculty, will be on hand to share their experiences.

Dates available are Friday, October 27 and Friday, November 3.

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Nasher Museum: High School Portfolio Day, Oct. 15, 2017

High School Portfolio Day: Sunday, October 15 Noon – 4 PM

The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University invites area high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in the visual arts to attend our first-ever portfolio day. Representatives from area universities and museums as well as local visual artists will be on hand to review your artwork, provide feedback and advice, and answer questions in a supportive environment. This is a non-competative and fun way to get feedback on your artwork in preparation for applying to college. Your portfolio should include 5-10 pieces of your best and most recent work, but it can also include works in progress, sketchbooks and tear sheets. Come prepared to discuss your creative influences and process.

This program is free and open to high school students in Durham, Orange, Person, Granville and Wake Counties. Students must register in advance to attend. A limited number of spaces are available and priority will be given to students in their junior and senior year of high school.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

High School Portfolio Day: Sunday, October 15 Noon – 4 PM

Register here

Interested in a U.S. Service Academy?

Congressman G. K. Butterfield is hosting a Service Academy Day on Saturday, October 21st at 10:00AM at Frank L. Eagles Business Community Center at Wilson Community College (902 HERRING AVE E, WILSON, NC 27893).

Representatives from each of the academies (US Military Academy, US Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, US Coast Guard Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy) will provide detailed information on each academy’s programs and admissions process. Representatives from ROTC programs at Duke, NCCU, and ECU have also been invited to attend.

The First Congressional District's JROTC cadets are invited to participate in our first ever Drill Showcase. The showcase will consist of an Armed Exhibition Drill Routine and an Unarmed Regulation Drill Knockout Competition. Please let me know if your schools JROTC program would like to participate.

Our service academies offer an excellent four year education as well as an opportunity to serve our country. Each academy provides a bachelor’s degree and graduates automatically enter their chosen branch of the military as an officer. In exchange for signing up for five years of active duty, while attending the academy, students receive:

1. FREE tuition

2. FREE room and board

3. FREE books

4. FREE Medical and Dental Insurance

These benefits represent nearly $400,000 in value.

Please share with any person/organization/listserv that reaches middle and high school students! Please see the attached flier for further details. Register here: https://nc01serviceacademyday.eventbrite.com to attend the event.

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me directly by email (Christina.piard@mail.house.gov) or telephone (919) 908-0164.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

LendEDU's Guide to College Scholarships

In an effort to help students afford their higher education, the team at LendEDU recently updated their guide to college scholarships to help students find relevant opportunities to cut some of the costs of college.

This resource teaches students and families the importance of searching for scholarships when figuring out how to pay for college:

Other key points that are covered:

- What are Scholarships?
- 13 Types of Scholarships
- Applying for Scholarships: A Step-by-Step Process
- Essay Tips
- Letters of Recommendation Tips
- Spotting Scholarship Scams
- Other Options

They have included Youtube videos from our channel to help cover the points they felt were most important.

There are no costs associated with sharing this resource or any resource on our site.

https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships

Monday, October 2, 2017

Scholarships at Meredith College

Strong young women deserve a strong education. The cost of attending college is a significant factor in the search for a good fit school. Meredith College offers a range of financial assistance options to make a strong education affordable.

Some prospective students rule out private schools such as Meredith because they believe the tuition to be cost prohibitive. But their financial assistance staff works to offer generous aid packages based on each individual’s financial need and academic merit.

Facts about Meredith’s financial assistance:

Over $54 million in financial assistance is coordinated annually
The average aid package awarded to first-year students for 2017-2018 was $27,701
Over 95% of first-year students receive financial assistance
We awarded more than $24 million in scholarships and grants for the 2016-17 academic year

With numerous scholarships, grants, and loans available, attending Meredith College can be remarkably affordable. And with our strong outcomes, your students can expect a powerful return on their investment.

Learn more about Meredith’s scholarships and financial assistance. And if you have one minute and 21 seconds, here's a video that provides some insight into the Meredith experience.

ACT Scores for Admission to Public Universities in North Carolina

by Allen Grove

Updated March 07, 2017

North Carolina's public universities offer an excellent value, especially for in-state students. The state's many universities vary widely in both selectivity and personality, so be sure to shop around to find the university that is the best match for your credentials, academic interests, and personal preferences.

The table below can help you figure out which universities are on target for your ACT scores.

The table presents a side-by-side comparison of scores for the middle 50% of enrolled students. If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're on target for admission to one of these public universities in North Carolina.

Realize, of course, that ACT scores are just one part of the application. The most important piece of your application will be a strong academic record. High grades in college preparatory classes will strengthen your application considerably. AP, IB, Honors, and dual enrollment courses can all play a significant roll in the admissions process. At some of the more selective universities, the admissions folks will also want to see a winning essay, meaningful extracurricular activities and good letters of recommendation.

Data from the National Center for Educational Statistics

North Carolina ACT Scores (mid 50%) (Learn what these numbers mean)
	Composite		English		Math
	25%	75%	25%	75%	25%	75%
Appalachian State	23	28	22	28	23	27
East Carolina	21	24	20	24	20	25
Elizabeth City State	17	19	14	20	16	19
Fayetteville State	17	20	14	20	16	19
NC A&T State	17	21	15	21	17	21
NC Central	17	20	15	20	16	20
NC State	26	31	25	31	26	31
UNC Asheville	23	28	23	29	21	27
UNC Chapel Hill	28	33	28	34	27	32
UNC Charlotte	22	25	20	25	21	26
UNC Greensboro	20	25	20	25	19	25
UNC Pembroke	18	22	16	21	17	22
UNC School of the Arts	21	27	21	29	19	26
UNC Wilmington	23	27	21	27	22	26
Western Carolina	20	24	19	24	19	24
Winston-Salem State	17	19	14	19	16	19
See the SAT version of this table

ECU is now part of the Common Application

ECU is now on the Common Application

Spread the news: our freshman application for admission is now available on the Common Application!

Remember, in order to be considered for our Honors College, students must submit their completed application (including transcript and test scores) by November 15.

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Service Academy Day

Congressman G.K. Butterfield is hosting a Service Academy Day on Saturday, October 21st beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Frank L. Eagles Business Community Center on the campus of Wilson Community College )902 Herring Ave E,. Wilson NC 27893).

Service Academy Day will provide students an opportunity to learn more about each academy as well as the office's nomination process. Students will be able to meet representatives and cadets from the service academies as well as ROTC programs from local colleges and universities.

Contact MS. O'Kane for additional details.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Free ACT Test Practice

All Juniors will take the ACT at Voyager on February 27. ACT scores are a critical component of the college application and acceptance process. It is not too early to start preparing for the ACT!

OpenEd is a fun way for students to learn and practice for the ACT. This program gathers the best videos, games, and activities from more than 25,000 online instructional resources. OpenEd’s free resource library includes content from:

Khan Academy
GeoGebra
NASA
PBS
Flocabulary
Crash Course
Splash Math
Gynzy
Mr. Nussbaum
And many more

OpenEd discovers your students’ strengths and challenges through assessment, giving them access to the relevant content they need at just the right time. For every question a student misses, OpenEd automatically returns a hand-picked, targeted video or game to help the student master that specific concept. Instructional content can also be tailored based on results from the ACT^® test or PreACT^®.

Follow the link below to register and start preparing today!

https://www.opened.com/

Monday, September 25, 2017

UNC Fall 2018 Application is Open

The Fall 2018 application is open on Common App. Here are a few updates for this year.

Excel@Carolina: As part of the first-year application, students can indicate their interest in up to three opportunities offered through Excel@Carolina or they may respond that none of the opportunities interest them. Only students who express an interest will be further considered for Excel@Carolina.
Letter of Recommendation for Transfers: Transfer applicants will now be required to submit one letter of recommendation that describes their academic potential and personal qualities.
Claiming NC Residency: Applicants who believe they qualify for North Carolina residency will now need to submit a residency application with the North Carolina Residency Determination Services (RDS), which is a government agency that serves the entire state. Once they submit their residency application, students will receive a Residency Certification Number (RCN), which we will use to verify their residency status for evaluation and tuition purposes.

Application Deadlines:•   First-Year Early Action deadline: October 15
•   First-Year Regular Decision deadline: January 15
•   Transfer deadline: February 15

Only the application and application fee or application fee waiver request must be submitted by the deadline. Transcripts, secondary school statements, and letters of recommendation may arrive after the deadline. For the October 15 Early Action deadline.