NEWSLETTER #1 Aug/Sept

2019

Published by the Charles B. Aycock HS Counseling Center

Sept. 30: Deadline to complete the senior survey

Sept: Senior Tux/Drape Pics (TBD)

Sept. 6: Deadline to register for the October SAT

Sept. 20: Deadline to register for the October ACT

Oct. 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for students entering college Fall 2020.

Oct. 3: Deadline to register for the November SAT

Oct. 4: Homecoming Pep Rally/Parade/Game

Oct. 5: Homecoming Dance

Oct.: Financial Aid Workshop (TBD)

Oct. 23: 9am/Senior Assembly (senior supplies)

Oct. 30: College Fair @ CBA (10am)

Nov. 6: Senior Supplies Order Day

Nov. 7: Senior Supplies Order Day

Nov. 8: Deadline to register for the December ACT & SAT

Nov. 15: Senior Supplies Order Make-up Day

Nov: Financial Aid Workshop (TBD)

Dec. 10: ASVAB 8am

Dec: Mid-Year Grad meeting (TBD)

Dec: Graduation fee due (TBD)

Jan. 10: Deadline to register for the February ACT

Jan. 13-17: Semester Exams

Feb. 12: Senior Supplies Order Make-up Day

Feb. 14: Deadline to register for the March SAT

Feb. 28: Deadline to register for the April ACT

Apr. 3: Deadline to register for the May SAT

Apr. 22: Cap/Gowns Delivered

May 1: Cap/Gowns Delivered

May 2: JR/SR Prom

May 18: Award’s Night

May 19: Awards Day

May 22: Senior Picnic

June 5-11: Semester Exams

June 11: Graduation practice, 1pm (new gym)

June 12: Graduation, 7pm

Dates subject to change.

ALL seniors are required to complete the senior info

survey (link sent to your student email in September).

Scholarships are posted at http://

www.waynecountyschools.org/

Scholarships.aspx. The site is updated

weekly, so check it often. If you need assis-

tance, please contact your counselor!

https://ncresidency.cfnc.org

In order for a student to receive the benefits of

college in-state tuition and state financial aid, a

residency determination is required from RDS. Once

you complete the RDS, you will be assigned an RDS #

which you will use when filling out college

applications.

MID YEAR GRADS

If you are a mid-year graduate, please

make sure you complete all requirements,

pay all fees, & return all books/ equipment

prior to the end of 1st semester.

Also, you must attend the MYG meeting in

December!

You can apply for financial aid

beginning October 1st. You can

also apply BEFORE you are

accepted to college!

Learn more at studentaid.ed.gov.

CHECK YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL!

When is the last time you checked

your school email? You might

have unread mail from a college

recruiter, a scholarship chairper-

son, your school counselor or

teachers. Don’t ignore your inbox!

Fee waivers available. Ask your school counselor!

NC Public College/University Admission Deadlines

Early Decision Regular Decision Application

Appalachian State University Nov. 1 Feb. 1 cfnc.org

East Carolina University

Nov. 11 (Honors College)

March 1 Common App

or cfnc.org

Elizabeth City State University June 30 ecsu.edu

Fayetteville State University

June 30 (Earlier deadlines for scholarship programs)

cfnc.org

North Carolina A&T State University

Nov. 15 Feb. 1 & June 30 ncat.edu

North Carolina Central University Oct. 15 Nov. 15, Jan. 15 cfnc.org

North Carolina State University Nov. 1 Jan. 15

Common App or cfnc.org

UNC Asheville Nov. 15 (Binding) April 1 Common App

or cfnc.org

UNC Chapel Hill Oct. 15 Jan. 15 Common App

UNC Charlotte Nov. 1 Feb. 1 Common App

or cfnc.org

UNC Greensboro Dec. 1 March 1 Common App or uncg.edu

UNC Pembroke May 1 uncp.edu

UNC Wilmington Nov. 1 Feb. 1 Common App or cfnc.org

UNC School of the Arts

Contact the school for audition dates and application deadlines.

Western Carolina University Nov. 15 Jan. 1 & Feb. 1 wcu.edu

Winston-Salem State University May 31 wssu.edu

Your High School Resume

It’s time to update your HS resume.

Have this ready before you apply to

college or for scholarships. Include all

honors, awards, extra-curricular activi-

ties, employment, volunteer work, etc.

completed since 9th grade.

Do you plan to enlist in the military after graduation?

Have you decided what branch of the military is a good

fit for you? Are you working with a recruiter? Have

you taken the ASVAB? If you need assistance, please

request an appointment with your school counselor.

Do you leave campus early or arrive to cam-pus late AND miss homeroom? If so, it is very important that you check in with your HR

teacher on a regular basis, check your student email, fol-low CBA on IG & FB, watch the morning announcements on YouTube (WCBA). Being a senior requires lots of re-sponsibility. Don’t miss important deadlines and infor-mation……..You might regret it!

Planning to play a college sport?

You must register with the NCAA

at https://web3.ncaa.org.

Fee waivers available.

Ask your counselor if you need

assistance!

ARE YOU NEW TO CBA?

Being a new student can be tough. Being a new SENIOR student can be even tougher!

Your school counselor is here to help. Do you need help reading your new high school

transcript? Do you have questions about credits needed for graduation in NC? Are you

confused about the college application process in our state? Whatever the concern, we

will try our best to make your transition as smooth as possible. You can request an ap-

pointment using the kiosk in the main lobby or email your counselor directly.

School Counselor Contact Info

Mrs. Dilda (student last names “A-Go”) reneedilda@wcps.org

Ms. Payne (student last names “Gr-Par) lashondapayne@wcps.org

Ms. Diggs (student last names “Pas-Z”) gladysdiggs@wcps.org

I don’t go to homeroom! HELP!

It’s time to use a “Big Kid” email!

Create a professional email to use for college appli-

cations, scholarships, job applications, etc. DO NOT

use your school email. It will be deactivated upon

graduation and will cause major problems

for you down the road!

Do you need a letter of recommendation for a

college application or scholarship? Once you de-

cide who will be your recommender, provide

them with an updated HS resume. Allow at least

2 weeks prior to your deadline to give the recom-

mender plenty of time to complete the letter. Do

not expect to read the letter. Most letters are

submitted in confidence. Most importantly…

DON’T PROCRASTINATE!

Your school counselor can assist you with interview skills,

resume prep and career interests.

Request an appointment! We are here to help!

Planning to enter the work-

force after graduation?

Answers posted on IG & FB next week!