Summer camp opportunities at Appalachian State include:
Math Camp
NC Summer Institute in Choral Art, Inc
Martha Guy Summer Institute
Cannon Music Camp
Forensic Anthropology Camp
Anatomy and Physiology Camp
and so many more!
www.camps.appstate.edu
NC State university offers 23 summer camp programs including such varied experiences as Nuclear Engineering, VetCAMP, and NC Youth Institute.
Check out their website at https://emas.ncsu.edu/preccollege/programs/high-school-students.
The Summer Scholars Program offers exciting experiences for academically talented middle and high school students from across the globe. Scholars will join other academically minded learners for an intense, week long program in which they will participate in challenging academic courses on a specific topic or area of interest.For more information visit www.clemson.edu/summer-scholars/
Earn college credit alongside academically motivated students from around the world in Duke University’s Summer College for High School Students. Students in grades 10-12 are eligible to apply. This is a 4 week credit-bearing program.
Find further information and apply at learnmore.duke.edu.
Deadline for application is April 15th.
Exciting news about the North Carolina State Employee Credit Union Scholarship ( People Helping People) opportunity for 2019 Graduates!!
Graduating seniors from a NC public high school who are either an SECU member or are eligible for membership through a parent /guardian who is a current SECU member and meet the eligibility criteria are considered for the SECU Foundation scholarship!
Students attending private schools, being home schooled, going to out-of-state universities or residing out -of- state are not eligible.
Candidates also need to show financial need as determined by submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Also, students demonstrates scholastic achievement with a maintained 2.5 or higher unweighed grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Check out their website at secufoundation@ncsecu.org for more details.
See or call Ms. Denton at HEC at 565-4000 or email me at jdenton@haywood.k12.nc.us.
It is a short application and I will help you!.
Due to HCS Central Office by March 11th
Attention all Spring 2019 graduates!! IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP application link!!!!
The Haywood County Schools Foundation Scholarship is OPEN. The completed application is due to the School Counselor by March 4th.
All students need to complete this application, even if you are unsure of your Fall 2019 plans at this time. Come see me for help!
http://www.hcsf.haywood.k12.nc.us/scholarships/
Student Calendar for November 2018
Calendar for Freshman:
-Participate in career exploration activities (CFNC.org)
-Do well in your current classes
Calendar for Sophomores:
-Participate in career exploration activities (CFNC.org)
-Do well in your current classes
Calendar for Juniors:
-Think about College Visits
-Look at College Application process/dates
-Think about expenses for College*
-Start working on a Resume
-Consider SAT Subject Test for certain colleges
-Purchase ACT/SAT practice booklets
Calendar for Seniors and Super Seniors:
-Get your FASA finished ASAP!
-Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship due on the Common App NOV 20th
-Finish your RDS this month!
-Discuss College Visits
-Complete Resume
-Complete General Application/Common Application Essay
-*Request and send out ACT/SAT scores to be sent to College*
-*Request and send out HCC Transcripts and HEC Transcripts*
Any questions or need extra help? – Please see Ms. Denton ASAP
In-State College Information:
UNC Asheville:
SAT Scores: (530-640) Reading and Writing, (510-610) Math
ACT Scores: (23-28) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Scholarships Available: Pisgah Scholars, & Many Academic Department Scholarships
Annual Tuition: $16,525
UNC Chapel Hill:
SAT Scores: (600-700) Reading and Writing, (610-720) Math
ACT Scores: (28-33) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Scholarships Available: (Many) https://admissions.unc.edu/afford/scholarships/
Annual Tuition: $25,407
UNC Charlotte:
SAT Scores: (510-590) Reading and Writing, (520-610) Math
ACT Scores: (22-26) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Scholarships Available: Enter the “NinerScholars” Portal
Annual Tuition: $22,151
UNC Greensboro:
SAT Scores: (480-570) Reading and Writing, (470-560) Math
ACT Scores: (21-25) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Scholarships Available: Blue and Gold Scholars (many)
Annual Tuition: $19,172
UNC Pembroke:
SAT Scores: (420-520) Reading and Writing, (420-490) Math
ACT Scores: (18-21) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www.uncp.edu/admissions/costs-and-financial-aid/scholarships
Annual Tuition: $15,156
UNC Wilmington:
SAT Scores: (560-630) Reading and Writing, (570-630) Math
ACT Scores: (22-26) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://uncw.edu/finaid/scholarships.html
Annual Tuition: $23,907
Brevard College:
SAT Scores: (1070) Composite Score
ACT Scores: (17-22) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 41%
Scholarships Available: Half-Tuition, & (many) https://brevard.edu/scholarships-grants/
Annual Tuition: $42,005
NC State:
SAT Scores: (570-660) Reading and Writing, (600-690) Math
ACT Scores: (26-31) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Scholarships Available: Enter the “PACK ASSIST” Portal, Goodnight, Park, & Caldwell Fellows
Annual Tuition: $23,976
Duke:
SAT Scores: (680-770) Reading and Writing, (700-800) Math
ACT Scores: (31-34) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 11%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://financialaid.duke.edu/undergraduate-applicants/other-sources-aid#merit
Annual Tuition: $60,000
Western Carolina:
SAT Scores: (450-560) Reading and Writing, (460-560) Math
ACT Scores: (20-25) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Scholarships Available: Enter the “ScholarCat” Portal
Annual Tuition: $15,000
East Carolina:
SAT Scores: (480-560) Reading and Writing, (490-570) Math
ACT Scores: (20-24) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Scholarships Available: Enter the “ECUAWard” Portal, & RaiseMe Micro-Scholarships
Annual Tuition: $22,000
NC A&T:
SAT Scores: (420-500) Reading and Writing, (430-510) Math
ACT Scores: (18-22) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www.ncat.edu/admissions/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/fresh-students.html
Annual Tuition: $17,886
Appalachian State:
SAT Scores: (510-620) Reading and Writing, (520-620) Math
ACT Scores: (23-27) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://scholarships.appstate.edu/
Annual Tuition: $19,012
Gardner Webb:
SAT Scores: (430-550) Reading and Writing, (430-560) Math
ACT Scores: (18-24) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Scholarships Available: https://gardner-webb.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/graduate-admissions/school-of-divinity/costs-and-financial-aid/scholarships/index
Annual Tuition: $44,540
Mars Hill:
SAT Scores: (420-520) Reading and Writing, (420-520) Math
ACT Scores: (17-22) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www.mhu.edu/future-students/traditional-undergraduate/financial-aid/academic-scholarship-programs/
Annual Tuition: $43,704
Wingate:
SAT Scores: (470-560) Reading and Writing, (470-570) Math
ACT Scores: (20-25) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www.wingate.edu/admissions/financial-aid/student-financial-aid
Annual Tuition: $46,700
Wake-Forest:
SAT Scores: (1290-1470) Composite Score
ACT Scores: (28-31) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Scholarships Available: (many) http://college.wfu.edu/student-resources/funding-scholarships/
Annual Tuition: $44,200
Warren Wilson:
SAT Scores: (430-640) Reading and Writing, (480-580) Math
ACT Scores: (23-28) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www.warren-wilson.edu/giving/named-scholarships/
Annual Tuition: $34,500
Lenoir Rhyne:
SAT Scores: (430-540) Reading and Writing, (440-550) Math
ACT Scores: (18-23) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Scholarships Available: LR Scholars, & Honors Scholarships
Annual Tuition: $51,510
South College:
SAT Scores: (1200-1290) Composite Score
ACT Scores: (23-29) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www.south.edu/blog/5-scholarships-you-didnt-know-about/
Annual Tuition: $36,543
Lees McRae:
SAT Scores: (920-1030) Composite Score
ACT Scores: (18-23) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www.lmc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid.htm
Annual Tuition: $42,680
Out-of-State College Information:
Carson-Newman:
SAT Scores: (400-560) Reading and Writing, (440-560) Math
ACT Scores: (20-26) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Scholarships Available: Presidential, Dean’s, Faculty, Achievement, & Opportunity
Annual Tuition: $40,640
Clemson:
SAT Scores: (560-660) Reading and Writing, (590-680) Math
ACT Scores: (26-31) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Scholarships Available: Academic Recruiting, & (many) https://www.clemson.edu/financial-aid/types/scholarships/clemson-scholarships.html
Annual Tuition: $29,574
Berea:
SAT Scores: (1710-1819) Composite Score
ACT Scores: (22-27) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Scholarships Available: Berea’s Tuition Promise
Annual Tuition: NO TUITION
Radford:
SAT Scores: (440-530) Reading and Writing, (430-520) Math
ACT Scores: (18-22) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Scholarships Available: Red and White Academic Excellence, & (many) https://www.radford.edu/content/financial-aid/home/aid-types/grants-scholarships.html
Annual Tuition: $45,493
Virginia Tech:
SAT Scores: (540-640) Reading and Writing, (560-680) Math
ACT Scores: (24-29) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://finaid.vt.edu/undergraduate/typesofaid/scholarships.html
Annual Tuition: $31,908
Furman:
SAT Scores: (1290-1400) Composite Score
ACT Scores: (25-30) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Scholarships Available: Specific Department, & (many) https://www.furman.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/aid-types/scholarships/
Annual Tuition: $48,348
University of Georgia:
SAT Scores: (570-670) Reading and Writing, (570-670) Math
ACT Scores: (26-31) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www.admissions.uga.edu/scholarships/
Annual Tuition: $45,762
University of South Carolina:
SAT Scores: (560-650) Reading and Writing, (560-650) Math
ACT Scores: (25-30) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Scholarships Available: Resident, Departmental, & (many) https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_admissions/tuition_scholarships/scholarships/index.php
Annual Tuition: $47,587
University of Tennessee:
SAT Scores: (520-620) Reading and Writing, (520-630) Math
ACT Scores: (24-30) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Scholarships Available: Volunteer, Tennessee Lottery (HOPE), Tennessee Pledge and UT Promise, & Provost
Annual Tuition: $47,456
NYU:
SAT Scores: (620-720) Reading and Writing, (630-760) Math
ACT Scores: (29-33) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-grants.html
Annual Tuition: $51,828
Florida State:
SAT Scores: (560-640) Reading and Writing, (550-640) Math
ACT Scores: (25-29) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Scholarships Available: Freshman, Presidential, Benacquisto, & Tuition Reduction
Annual Tuition: $34,292
East Tennessee State:
SAT Scores: (470-540) Reading and Writing, (450-590) Math
ACT Scores: (20-26) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www.etsu.edu/scholarships/
Annual Tuition: 39,090
Tusculum:
SAT Scores: (413-500) Reading and Writing, (430-540) Math
ACT Scores: (18-23) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www3.tusculum.edu/giving/scholarships-endowments/
Annual Tuition: $38,660
SCAD:
SAT Scores: (490-610) Reading and Writing, (460-580) Math
ACT Scores: (21-27) Composite Score
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Scholarships Available: (many) https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/entering-students
Annual Tuition: $56,372
In State General Application Deadlines:
UNC Asheville: Rolling Admissions. Keep in mind that FASFA and certain scholarships require a certain deadline
UNC Chapel Hill: October 15th for Early Response, January 15th for Regular Response, and February 15th for Late Response
UNC Charlotte: November 1st for Early Response, February 1st for Regular Response
UNC Greensboro: December 1st to be eligible for Merit Scholarships
UNC Pembroke: Apply by May 1st
UNC Wilmington: November the 1st for Early Response, February 1st for Regular Response
NC State: Apply by October 15th
Duke: November 1st for Early Response, January 2nd for Regular Response
Western Carolina: November 15th for Early Response
East Carolina: November 1st to be eligible for the Honors College, December 15th to be eligible for Merit Scholarships, and March 1st for Regular Response
NC A&T: November 15th for Early Response and to be eligible for Scholarship Consideration, February 1st for Regular Response, and June 30th for Late Response
Appalachian State: November 1st for Early Response, February 1st for Regular Response
Gardner Webb: Rolling Admission Decision. Keep in Mind the dates for FASFA and certain scholarships
Mars Hill: Rolling Admissions. Keep in mind there are certain pieces of information that need to be sent in at a certain time
Wingate: Rolling Admission – No Deadline to apply. Although, you will want to consider time frames for financial aid, scholarships, and other materials to be processed through the system.
Wake-Forest: November 15th for Early Response, January 1st for Regular Response
Warren Wilson: November 1st -15th for Early Response, Rolling Admission
Lenoir Rhyne: October 17th for Priority Response, November 16th for Early Response
Mid-Atlantic Christian: March 1st to be eligible for Merit Scholarship
North Greenville: No real deadline to apply. Although, there are several application deadlines for certain scholarships available.
Out of State General Application Deadlines:
Clemson: Apply by December 1st to be considered for scholarships
Berea: October 31st for Early Response, March 31st for Late Response
Radford: December 1st for Early Response, February 1st for Regular Response
Virginia Tech: November 1st for Early Response, December 1st for Regular Response, January 15th for Late Response
Furman: November 1st for Early Response, January 15th for Late Response
University of Georgia: October 15th for Early Response, January 1st for Late Response
University of South Carolina: October 15th for Early Response, December 1st for Regular Response
University of Tennessee: November 1st for Early Response, December 15th for Regular Response
NYU: November 1st for Early Response, January 1st for Late Response
Florida State: November 1st for Early Response, February 7th for Late Response
East Tennessee State: No real deadline to apply. Although, the first date to apply and be eligible for scholarships is December 15th.
SCAD: No real deadline to apply. They will accept applications throughout the year. The latest you can apply is 30 days before intended entry so FASFA and the school has time to process your information.
PSAT: October 10th (8:30-1:00) Room: 7316
-All students that have signed up for the PSAT please see Ms. Denton ASAP to confirm!!
FASFA opened October 1st. Tuesday October 9th, faculty from Western Carolina University will be in the HCC library computer lab from (9:00-2:00) to assist all students and families with completing their FASFA and their college applications.
-See Ms. Denton for questions. We look forward to seeing you then.
ACT & SAT: Deadlines for 2018-2019
ACT:
– October 27th – Application (September 28th)/Late Reg. (October 14th)
– December 8th – Application (November 2nd)/Late Reg. (November 19th)
– February 9th – Application (January 11th)/Late Reg. (January 18th)
– April 13th – Application (March 8th)/Late Reg. (March 25th)
– June 8th – Application (May 3rd)/Late Reg. (May 20th)
– July 13th – Application (June 14th)/Late Reg. (June 24th)
SAT:
– November 3rd – Application (October 5th)/Late Reg. (October 16th)
– December 1st – Application (November 2nd)/Late Reg. (November 13th)
– March 9th – Application (February 8th)/Late Reg. (February 19th)
– May 4th – Application (April 5th)/Late Reg. (April 16th)
– June 1st – Application (May 3rd)/Late Reg. (May 14th)