1. Get here
Attendance is important—to establish a
life-long work
habit and it’s on your record
permanently.
2. Do your homework.
Most teachers will do whatever it takes
to get you
through the class, but you have to do
your part.
3.
Be organized—Use your planner to keep up with
assignments and deadlines.
4. Complete your curriculum
OCP
CUPCTP
CP
Your curriculum should be related to your
career goal. If you are
unsure of your career goal, visit www.cfnc.org for great career
information.
(Business Tech., Auto Tech., Construction Tech,
Allied Health Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences)
CTP prepares students to attend a Vocational, Community, Technical College such as Tri-County Comm. College, Haywood Comm. College, Southwestern Community College, A-B Tech. College, N. Ga. Tech. Comm. College.
You cannot go to a four-year college immediately after high school if complete CTP, but you can go to a four-year college after an associate’s degree from a two-year school.
SAT/ACT is not required.
CUP prepares you for a four-year college such as Western Carolina University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Asheville, NC State, Mars Hill, UGA, Young Harris, etc. Most schools also have a minimum SAT/ACT requirement that you must meet for admissions.
With CUP you can go immediately after high school to either a four-year college or a two-year college. Some students choose to complete both CTP and CUP (CUPCTP). This is a good option because College Tech. Prep allows hands-on training that can enhance the four-year college experience.
OCP prepares you to enter the work force. Job training and experience through the OCP allows students to become a better employee. There are required documented hours of on-the-job training with the OCP program. Students completing OCP can enter the work force or attend a community college for further training. SAT/ACT is not required.
Presidential Award for Educational Excellence
get a teacher recommendation
***You must be CUP to achieve NC Scholars and/or Presidential Award for
Educational Excellence
How do I get an application?
1. TCCC College Day
2. On-line applications
3. College visits
How do I fill out applications?
You do not have to type them, but typing makes a good impression. If you do not
have a typewriter make it neat!!! (First impressions)
question that you do not know the answer, leave it blank, and we will find the
answer.
What do I need to send with my application?
1. Application Fee—I do have fee waivers if you have used an SAT or ACT fee
waiver within the last year. You can use up to five application fee waivers.
2. Application
3. Transcript—a final transcript will be sent at the end of the year. All acceptance letters are contingent on final transcript.
4. SAT or ACT Scores—these are on your transcript. If you need to take the test again, do so ASAP. (I have fee waivers if you are eligible.)
5. Activity Sheet—see sample
6. Recommendation letters
7. Essays (optional for some colleges)
How many schools do I need to apply to?
1. VISIT, VISIT, VISIT—you get two college days and you must have a letter from the admissions office to be excused. Give letter to Ms. Hollifield.
2. If you are unsure, I would suggest three or four—no more than five. If you get too many more, it makes a final decision more difficult.
3. If you have “no doubt” as to which college you will attend, apply to at least two colleges—you always need a back-up plan.
4. DO YOUR HOMEWORK before making final decisions. Look at cost, location, financial aid packages, and talk to your parents.
How do I pay for college?
· National Scholarships such as the Coca-Cola is competitive, but
somebody has to win them.
· Regional/State Scholarships such as the Percy B. Ferebee or Teaching Fellows
are nice scholarships and we usually do well with these. Sometimes there are
stipulations such as with the Ferebee you have to go to a NC school. I usually
announce these on the guidance newsletter and/or the morning announcements.
· Local Scholarships—typically these are not available until the spring.
These also have stipulations. I will announce these as well.
· General Information—the Scholarship committee is given criteria in order
to identify the most highly qualified student for an award.
· Institutions can award scholarships based on their own criteria. Athletic talent or
an artistic talent can qualify you for a scholarship.
· Academic scholarships are usually based on SAT/ACT scores, GPA and rank.
The higher the scores the higher the $$$$
· If you are planning or even thinking about participating in college athletics, you
must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. They check to make sure you are
eligible. There is a fee, but you can get a waiver if you qualify. If you do decide
to do college sports, I must send a final transcript to them in June, and you must
let me know to do so.
· Remember all deals—acceptance to college and any scholarship from an
institution are contingent on you final transcript. Colleges receive your final
transcript in early June, so they have plenty of time to cancel deals—if you
don’t keep your end of the bargain.
resume’ and get some $$ for college.
BIG HINT: If you are accepted to a college, it is the responsibility of the financial aid office to provide you the financial opportunity to attend that school.