Latest Scholarship Information 3/18/11
Resumes for College Applications and the Graduation Project
1. Sample Resumes are included in links below.
2. Keep it simple
(Remember someone has to read it)
3. Be appropriate with e-mail addresses
(If you have a question about appropriateness
then it is not appropriate!)
4. Use action verbs in your experiences section
5. Keep the same format throughout
6. Be honest (no exaggerations)
COLLEGE INFORMATION
1. Before you start the college selection process, sit down and make a list of what you want in a college. For example: small teacher-student ratio. Rank the items on your list in order of importance. (This list and the rankings may change as you research colleges).
2. Go to www.cfnc.org and establish an account. You can find information on everything from identifying your career interests to finding the money to pay for college. You can also complete a common application that is accepted at most NC colleges. You can save and access your application at any time.
3. Every college has a website - do a Google search for the college of your choice and explore the website. You may want to revise items on your list of what you want in a college as you discover what different colleges offer.
4. College majors - You may not know what area you want to major in college or you may change your mind once you are in college. Most colleges do not require you to select a major until after your sophomore year. When you select a college make sure that the college offers majors in areas that you are interested in studying. For instance, some who loves the arts should probably not attend a college without a music, theater or art department.
5. Community college vs. 4-year college or university - A community college can be an excellent way to start your college career. Almost all courses earned in an Associate's Degree Program at a NC community college are transferable to a NC 4-year college or university. Tuition for a full-time student is $800 a semester at a community college vs. $2,500 at a 4-year college or university.
*Check the ERHS website link to scholarships or the link below- updated monthly
*Search scholarship websites
http://www.cfnc.org (see link below) NC specific scholarships
http://www.fastweb.com
*Beware of scholarship SCAMS - Read the CFNC link listed below before committing to pay for any scholarship search assistance.
Merit Scholarship link added on 9/13/2010.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid - This form is required by most colleges to calculate financial aid. The form can be filled out online - link is listed below. FAFSA's for the 2009-2010 school year cannot be filled out until after January 1, 2010.
SAT and ACT Preparation
You do not need to take the SAT or ACT if you are planning to attend a community college.
Be sure to review the test format before the test; the tests are in a different format than EOC's.
The ACT and SAT website offer FREE test preparation materials. See the listed links.
Unemployment rate Education attained Median weekly earnings
in 2008 (Percent) in 2008 (Dollars)
2.0% Doctoral degree $1,555
1.7 Professional degree 1,522
2.4 Master's degree 1,228
2.8 Bachelor's degree 978
3.7 Associate degree 736
5.1 Some college, no degree 645
5.7 High-school graduate 591
9.0 Less than a high school diploma 426
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey.
