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Parent University I: How do I make sure my child is competitive in college admissions?
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Parent University I:
How do I make sure my child is competitive in college admissions?
Junior YearO Critical Year for SuccessO SAT – on your ownO ACT – once with the school for freeO Begin researching colleges
O Major of your choice?O Are you competitive?O Visit!
O Scholarships – begin searchO CFNC.orgO Fastweb.com
What do colleges look at?
O Rigor of high school course workO GPA – demonstrated success in
rigorous coursesO Test ScoresO Have you shown an interest in them?
In your major?O How well rounded are you?
A Note About Test Scores
O ACT vs. SAT O When to test?
O Begin junior year, especially if in a Math course.
O Super ScoringO Colleges take the highest combination
of scores if you test more than once.
How does my child stack up?
FSU MOC NCCU ECU UNCW NCSU UNC
GPA 2.75 3.0 2.75 3.5 4.0 4.0+ 4.0+
SAT-R 420 460 430 500 580 580 640
SAT-M 440 500 440 520 600 610 650
ACT 18 18 18 23 24 26 30
Let’s Stay in TouchO Make an Appointment
O Hours specifically for parents – Tuesdays 4pm-6pm
O Call or email ([email protected])O Twitter
O Follow me for important announcements, summer opportunities and deadlines
O @dechscounselingO Monthly Parent Universities
O What topics would most benefit you? Email ideas!
