Broome High School Class of 2012
College Planning Guide
The time has come. Your high school days will be over before you know it. In just a few short months, you will officially be finished with this chapter of your life. Where will you go from here? Whether you are thinking about college, a technical school, or a career, the information in this notebook will help lead you through the highlights of the college/career search, application and selection process throughout your senior year. Also, be sure to carefully read the school newsletters that include important test dates, scholarship deadlines, and other necessary information for college/career planning. Where do you begin to navigate the maze of researching, applying to, and achieving acceptance to the college/career school of your choice? Talk with recent high school graduates, your school counselor, teachers, parents, and friends. Do a personalized Internet college search utilizing helpful websites including: www.scois.net, http://sccis.intocareers.org/, www.che.sc.gov, www.sccango.org , http://knowitall.scetv.org/careeraisle, www.fastweb.com , www.scpathways.org, and www.petersons.com You also have the option of “googling” your current school choices to determine their entrance recommendations/requirements, academic programs offered, and an overall view of the school. Further, consider the cost, which includes tuition and fees PLUS transportation, books, supplies, food, housing, and other expenses. Academically, your senior year DOES count, so continue to take challenging courses to build strong academic skills and strengthen your GPA. More and more colleges/universities are looking for students who have successfully taken well beyond the required level of coursework to graduate. The more prepared you are, the more options you will have. Your counselors are always here to help, but you must be self-motivated. Don’t wait around for someone else to tell you what to do. Make something happen for yourself!! Counselors:
Janet Linder (A-G)
[email protected]
Gary Barnard (H-O)
[email protected]
Anna Campbell (P-Z)
[email protected]
Gena Dachenhausen
[email protected]
Graduation Requirements
Subjects
Units Required
English/Language Arts
4.0
Mathematics
4.0
Science
3.0
U.S. History and Constitution
1.0
Economics
0.5
U.S. Government
0.5
Other Social Studies
1.0
Physical Education or Junior ROTC
1.0
Computer Science (Incl. keyboarding)
1.0
Foreign Language or Career and Technology Education*
1.0
Electives
7.0
Total †‡
24
Four-Year College Requirements** FOUR UNITS OF ENGLISH: At least two units must have strong grammar and composition components, at least one must be in English literature, and at least one must be in American literature. Completion of College Preparatory English I, II, III, and IV will meet this criterion. FOUR UNITS OF MATHEMATICS: These include Algebra I (for which Applied Mathematics I and II may count together as a substitute, if a student successfully completes Algebra II), Algebra II, and Geometry. A fourth higher-level mathematics course should be selected from among Algebra III/trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or a capstone mathematics course and should be taken during the senior year. THREE UNITS OF LABORATORY SCIENCE: Two units must be taken in two different fields of the physical or life sciences and selected from among biology, chemistry, or physics. The third unit may be from the same field as one of the first two units (biology, chemistry, or physics) or from any laboratory science for which biology and/or chemistry is a prerequisite. Courses in earth science, general physical science, or introductory or general environmental science for which biology and/or chemistry is not a prerequisite will not meet this requirement. It is strongly recommended that students take physical science (taught as a laboratory science) as a prerequisite to the three required units of laboratory science outlined in this section. It is also strongly recommended that students desiring to pursue careers in science, mathematics, engineering or technology take one course in all three fields. TWO UNITS OF THE SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE THREE UNITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE: One unit of U.S. History is required; a half unit of Economics and a half unit in Government are strongly recommended. ONE UNIT OF FINE ARTS: One unit in Appreciation of, History of, or Performance in one of the fine arts. ELECTIVE: One unit must be taken as an elective. A college preparatory course in Computer Science (i.e., one involving significant programming content, not simply keyboarding) is strongly recommended for this elective. Other acceptable electives include college preparatory courses in English; fine arts; foreign languages; social science; humanities; laboratory science (excluding earth science, general physical science, general environmental science, or other introductory science courses for which biology and/or chemistry is not a prerequisite); or mathematics above the level of Algebra II. ONE UNIT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION OR ROTC
**Some requirements may vary depending on the institutional recommendations. Check with the university/college to determine admissions requirements.
Planning Calendar for Your Senior Year September ___
Create a master calendar to record important application deadlines, test dates, etc.
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Meet with your guidance counselor to review your transcripts to ensure all of your graduation requirements are complete.
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Narrow your list of colleges/career schools and request their application materials and financial aid information.
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Complete college applications and scholarship applications. The Scholarship Workshop will be held at Broome on September 19, 7:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend with students.
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Attend the Military Career Fair at Broome High School on Thursday, September 22nd during school hours.
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Register for the ACT or SAT IF you plan on attending a four-year college. You can register online at www.act.org for the ACT and www.collegeboard.com for the SAT. You can also pick up a packet in the guidance office to register by mail. Please see your school counselor to receive Broome High School’s school code. You will need this to register.
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Go to college/career fairs and make plans to visit your potential colleges. BHS allows 2 college days which will be counted as a school business day. Be sure to bring in a note to the guidance office from your parents AND a letter from the college on their letterhead stating that you attended a college visit.
October ___
If you are applying for early decision, pay attention to admission deadlines.
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Attend the Educational Opportunity night at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on October 14th from 6-8 p.m.
___ Attend Educational Opportunity Day at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on October 25th from 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
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If you are interested in doing dual enrollment at SCC second semester or attending SCC or a technical college after graduation, you need to sign up to take the ASSET test given at Broome on October 26th. See your guidance counselor.
___ Participate in COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY on October 26th!!!!! This day is set aside for SENIORS to submit online/paper applications with the help of local college admissions representatives and guidance counselors. ___
Begin your scholarship search. Scholarship information is included in the Guidance newsletter and can be found online at the Broome website, broome.spartanburg3.org. Also, a scholarship crate is located in the Guidance office where you may pick up applications.
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Complete transcript request forms in the Guidance office for the colleges of your choice. THIS IS IMPORTANT!! We cannot send your transcript without having this document on file.
November ___
Complete all enrollment and scholarship applications and review them with a parent, teacher, or counselor.
___ Take the ASVAB assessment on November 8th. This assessment can be used for career planning purposes or military entrance. ___
Ask teachers/counselors to write letters of recommendation if necessary for admission. Allow at least two weeks to complete an adequate recommendation. Ask teachers to bring recommendations to Guidance office for mailing.
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If you have not already done so AND are planning to go to a four-year college, sign up and take the ACT/SAT. Please see your guidance counselor to receive Broome’s specific school code.
December ___
Many college application deadlines are December 1. Make it your goal to complete ALL college applications by December 1.
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Any transcript requests or applications that need to go out BEFORE the holidays should be turned in by December 15 to the Guidance office.
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ACE your exams….they matter!
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Apply for your pin number for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA cannot be completed until after January 1. Go online to www.fafsa.ed.gov to familiarize yourself with the website and for more information.
January ___
Request mid-year transcripts to be sent to the schools you have applied if your colleges request this.
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Financial Aid Night is on January 10 at 7:00 p.m. at BHS. Make plans to attend with your parents. Information will be given regarding financial aid and state scholarships.
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Complete your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Aid is distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis. Tax income information is required for the FAFSA.
February ___
If you have not already done so, visit schools to which you have applied. This could be the deciding factor in the college decision process.
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Make sure you have copies of all applications and financial aid forms for your records before you mail them out.
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Attend the Broome High School College/Career Fair on February 9th.
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Check with schools to make sure they have the documentation they require.
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Keep doing scholarships searches!!! There is much money left un-spent by organizations each year because no one applies for the scholarship!
March ___
Decision letters may be arriving. Read everything carefully and respond if necessary.
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Review your SAR (Student Aid Report), a report of all the data submitted through your FAFSA, for accuracy. The SAR should arrive anywhere from 2-4 weeks after the FAFSA is submitted. If the SAR has not been received 4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA, call 1-800-FED-AID.
April ___
Most admissions decisions and financial aid award letters arrive this month. Notify all colleges which have accepted you of your final decision.
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DO NOT give in to “senioritis”. Your admission to college may be contingent upon your final grades.
May ___
Pay the required deposit to the college/career school you choose. This is usually due by May 1, so continue to be aware of due dates.
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Sign and return your financial aid award letter. If it will be difficult for your family to pay the Expected Family Contribution for the semester, it’s time to start pursuing alternatives such as parent loans or private loans to close the financial aid gap.
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Fill out a transcript request for the college you will attend. You will get this card at graduation practice.
GRADUATE-May 24th!!!!!!
FOUR YEAR COLLEGE Admissions Tests ACT and SAT Taking a college admissions test is a major component of the admissions process. The score received will be used when evaluating your consideration for admittance. The better you do on the best, the more options for admittance and scholarships you will have. There are various books and websites available to help you prepare for these tests. The SAT website is www.collegeboard.com and the ACT website is www.act.org. Most colleges/universities accept both the ACT and the SAT. However, students should check the websites of their schools of interest to determine what is required or preferred. The following pages include: The ACT
Test Taking Tips
2011-2012 ACT Exam Dates
The SAT
Test Taking Tips
2011-2012 SAT Exam Dates
ACT vs. SAT
ACT The ACT contains multiple choice questions in four areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Each of these tests offer either four or five answer choices for which you are to choose the correct, or best answer. Your score on this test will be based on how many questions you answer correct. THERE IS NO PENALTY FOR GUESSING. Thus, you should strive to answer every single question on the test. Many colleges recommend that students should take the ACT for the first time in the Spring of their junior year. By this time, most students have completed most of the coursework covered by the ACT. There is also an optional Writing section of the ACT. Some colleges may use this section for English placement for a students’ freshman year. Students may register for one of two test options: the ACT (No Writing) or the ACT Plus Writing, which includes a 30-minute Writing test and has a higher fee. The ACT scores range from 1-36, with 36 being the highest possible score. The fee for taking the ACT each time is $34.00 (No Writing) and $49.50 (Plus Writing). Please see your counselor if finances are prohibiting you from taking this test.
Test
Content
English
75 questions
45 minutes
Measures standard written English and rhetorical skills.
Mathematics
60 questions
60 minutes
Measures mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken up to the beginning of grade 12.
Reading
40 questions
35 minutes
Measures reading comprehension.
Science
40 questions
35 minutes
Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences.
Optional Writing Test
1 prompt
30 minutes
Measures writing skills emphasized in high school English classes and in entry-level college composition courses.
ACT Test-Taking Tips (From http://www.actstudent.org) **For sample test questions, please visit www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index
Carefully read the instructions on the cover of the test booklet.
Read the directions for each test carefully.
Read each question carefully.
Pace yourself—don't spend too much time on a single passage or question.
Pay attention to the announcement of five minutes remaining on each test.
Use a soft lead No. 2 pencil with a good eraser; do not use a mechanical pencil or ink pen.
Answer the easy questions first, then go back and answer the more difficult ones.
On difficult questions, eliminate as many incorrect answers as you can, then make an educated guess among those remaining.
Answer every question. Your scores on the multiple-choice tests are based on the number of questions you answer correctly. There is no penalty for guessing.
If you complete a test before time is called, recheck your work on that test.
Mark your answers neatly. Erase any mark completely and cleanly without smudging.
Do not mark or alter any ovals on a test or continue writing the essay after time has been called or you will be dismissed and your answer document will not be scored.
ACT Test Dates 2011-2012
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
September 10, 2011
August 12, 2011
August 13 – 26, 2011
October 22, 2011
September 16, 2011
September 17 – 30, 2011
December 10, 2011
November 4, 2011
November 5 – 18, 2011
February 11, 2012*
January 13, 2012
January 14 – 20, 2012
April 14, 2012
March 9, 2012
March 10 – 23, 2012
June 9, 2012
May 4, 2012
May 5 – 18, 2012
SAT The SAT is comprised of 10 total testing sections. The first section is always a 25-minute essay, and the last section is always a 10-minute multiple choice writing section. Sections two through seven are 25-minute sections. Sections eight and nine are 20-minute sections. Test-takers sitting beside each other may have two entirely different test books for sections two through nine. The SAT includes several different question types, including: a student-produced response essay, multiple choice questions, and student-produced responses (grid-ins). The three subjects that the SAT test covers include: English, Mathematics, and Writing. The SAT scores for each subject range from 200-800. Therefore, the highest possible score one may receive is 2400. The highest score for Critical Reading + Math is 1600. Many scholarships/colleges may use the Writing portion for English placement in college. The SAT gives one point for each correct answer and deducts a fraction of a point for each incorrect answer. Answers left blank are not deducted. Therefore, THERE IS A PENALTY FOR GUESSING on the SAT. The SAT test is $49 dollars each time you take it. There is a late fee of $26 extra if registered after the regular deadline. If you do not register on time but need to take the test, a “standby fee” is $43. If you have to change your test date, there will be a $25 charge. Mathematics Section Preparation The SAT exam does not measure your knowledge of mathematics. Rather, it attempts to discover your ability to understand and to reason with mathematical symbols to solve problems, and to interpret data. The subject matter covered on the exam includes basic arithmetic, algebra and plane geometry. You should expect to solve most problems by examination of the question, insight and reasoning, not by complicated computations.
Verbal Sections Preparation The portion of the test that assesses your verbal skills asks questions that require you to see the relationship between words and your understanding of what a written passage says. Doing well on the verbal portion of the SAT requires a good vocabulary and strong reading skills. Using words and understanding them is an ability you’ve been acquiring almost since birth. You use verbal skills constantly and refine them throughout your life. Just learning the definition of words from a list is not enough; you also need to know how the words are used. Many words can be used to describe the same thing, but the connotation is different, that is, the way the word is used varies. To gain a mastery of how words are used, it’s essential to read a variety of materials-from texts to newspapers, novels to scholarly journals. Extensive reading is the very best way to enhance your vocabulary and to give you an edge in taking the SAT.
SAT 2011-2012 Test Dates
2011-12 Test Dates
Test
October 1, 2011
U.S. Registration Deadlines Regular
Late (a fee applies)
SAT & Subject Tests
September 9, 2011
September 21, 2011
November 5, 2011
SAT & Subject Tests
October 7, 2011
October 21, 2011
December 3, 2011
SAT & Subject Tests
November 8, 2011
November 20, 2011
January 28, 2012
SAT & Subject Tests
December 30, 2011
January 13, 2012
March 10, 2012
SAT only
February 10, 2012
February 24, 2012
May 5, 2012
SAT & Subject Tests
April 6, 2012
April 20, 2012
June 2, 2012
SAT & Subject Tests
May 8, 2012
May 22, 2012
SAT & ACT Score Comparison Chart ACT
Old SAT (Math and CR)
New SAT
36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
1600 1560-1590 1510-1550 1460-1500 1410-1450 1360-1400 1320-1350 1280-1310 1240-1270 1210-1230 1170-1200 1130-1160 1090-1120 1060-1080 1020-1050 980-1010 940-970 900-930 860-890 810-850 760-800
2400 2340 2260 2190 2130 2040 1980 1920 1860 1820 1760 1700 1650 1590 1530 1500 1410 1350 1290 1210 1140
What's the difference between the ACT and the SAT? Both the ACT and the SAT are nationally administered standardized tests that help colleges evaluate candidates. Most colleges and universities accept either test. So as you begin to think about college and creating the best application package possible, your admissions plan should begin with the question, "Which test should I take?" When weighing your options, keep in mind that there are differences in test structure and the type of content assessed. Use the chart below to see which test makes the most of your strengths to help you determine which test might be best for you.
ACT
SAT
Length
3 hours, 25 minutes (including the 30-minute optional Writing Test)
3 hours, 45 minutes
Sections
4 test sections (5 with the optional Writing Test): English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (Optional)
10 Sections: 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing (incl. the Essay), 1 Experimental (unscored)
Areas Tested
English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (optional)
Critical Reading, Math, Writing (includes the Essay), Experimental (unscored)
Reading (ACT) / Critical Reading (SAT)
4 Reading Comprehension passages, 10 questions per passage
Reading comprehension passages and questions, and sentence completion questions
Science
Science (analysis, interpretation, evaluation, basic content, and problem solving)
Science not included
Math
Math accounts for 1/4 of overall score
Math accounts for 1/3 of overall score
Topics Covered: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
Topics Covered: Arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and algebra II
Last thing you do (optional); 30 minutes
First thing you do; 25 minutes
Essay
Not included in composite score Topic of importance to high school students Address counterarguments
**www.kaptest.com
More abstract topic (vs. the ACT)
Pick a side and stick to it
4 scores of 1-36 for each test Score of 0-12 for the optional Essay No wrong answer penalty
Factored into overall score
Total composite score of 1-36 (based on average of 4 tests)
Scoring
Wrong Answer Penalty
Total score out of 2400 3 scores of 200-800 for each section Score of 0-12 for the Essay
1/4 point subtracted per wrong answer (except for Math Grid-in questions)
Find Your Best Fit College The college search is not about getting into the best college. We don’t believe in a best college. There is no school that is best for all students. Some students do best at large public universities; others excel in small liberal arts colleges; still others want to study far from home. If you want to make the most of college, don’t just apply to the big-name schools or the ones your friends are excited about. Do your own research to find schools that are a great fit for you. It’s never too early to start compiling a list of potential colleges. If you’re a freshman or sophomore, go window-shopping. Check out colleges’ websites and ask for ideas from friends, family and teachers. Keep a big list with every school that interests you. How should you decide which schools to include? Most students consider size, location, programs and majors available, cost and financial aid, extracurriculars and student life. Think about what you absolutely must have: a good chemistry program, a tennis team, a small campus. Over four years of high school, what you want will change. At first you may think going to a very big school is a good idea, until you realize that having 30,000 peers might be a tad overwhelming. Or, you might initially be set on staying close to home and then later discover you want to spread your wings. That’s normal. Pay attention to your gut but keep an open mind. Sometimes your best fit school is not one you would have predicted. As you get closer to senior year, it’s time to start re-evaluating the list. By now you should have an understanding of how you’re transcript is shaping up. Use this information (along with your scores from any standardized tests) to divide your school list into reach, match and safety schools. You should plan to apply to a few from each category. Keep in mind that admissions committees usually look beyond scores and grades, so having outstanding extracurriculars or experience can put more schools within your reach. The last—and most important—part of your research is the college visit. A visit can change everything. You may realize that your top choice school doesn’t feel right, or that a college at the bottom of your list is actually perfect. Spend as much time on each campus as possible. Take the official tour, and then go on your own unofficial one. Sit in on a class. Eat at the campus cafeteria. And most importantly, talk to current students to find out whether they’re happy
From: www.princetonreview.com
College Application Process Four Year Colleges You should start the college application process now!!! It is best to apply to colleges in August, September and October of your senior year. If you wait later, then you may be disappointed when you get a rejection letter from the college. The demand is great to get into our state colleges, especially USC-Columbia, Clemson and The College of Charleston.
You must
apply early!!! Most colleges prefer that you apply online. Colleges still offer the opportunity to use the paper application, if you prefer not to use the computer. Remember you will need a credit or debit card to pay the application fee online. If you complete the online application, look for a high school report form or guidance counselor recommendation form. If you see one, print it and bring it to the guidance office. Your counselor will complete the form and send it to the college along with your transcript and test scores. You must tell your guidance counselor that you have completed the online college application, so that he/she will know to follow up and send your official transcript to the college. This is very important!! The college has to examine your coursework, grades, GPA, and rank. In addition to these items, the 4 year college must receive your SAT and/or ACT scores. Clemson and USC require that your test scores come directly from the testing agency. Remember to bubble the colleges on the testing registration form that you wish to receive your scores. If you complete a paper application, you should bring it to the guidance office to be mailed with your official transcript. We will take care of the envelope and postage. For your transcript to be sent to colleges and scholarship agencies, your parent must sign a transcript release form. These forms are available in the guidance office. Once the form is signed, we will continue to send your official transcript to additional colleges and scholarship agencies as you request for us to do so.
Two Year Colleges For Spartanburg Methodist College, follow the same procedures as you would for a 4 year college. SMC does require an SAT or ACT score. For 2 year colleges, such as Spartanburg Community College and Greenville Technical College, students can apply online or complete a paper application. There is a $25 fee for the SCC application. You do not have to take the SAT or ACT for the technical colleges in South Carolina. Those colleges give the ASSET and COMPASS. They are called placement tests. These assessments test your reading, writing, and math skills. College counselors use the results to determine what level courses you should take first in college. SCC counselors will come to Broome on October 26th to administer the ASSET. All students who plan to attend SCC or any technical college, should plan to take the test on October 26. There will be a sign up sheet in the guidance office. There is no cost to take this test, and the counselors will return to Broome the next week to go over your test results. Once you apply and take the placement test, then you must go to the admissions office of the college and conference with the admissions counselor. The counselor will go over the test results and help you schedule your coursework. **Remember: Even if you choose to go to a technical/two-year college, you must come to the Guidance office to fill out a transcript request card. Technical schools all require an official transcript from each student.
Four-Year Colleges Here are a few of the four-year colleges in South Carolina. Most schools encourage to students to apply online so that the process flows more smoothly. Students MUST let counselors know if and when they applied online. If there is a section of the application that a guidance counselor must fill out, the student should print off that portion and bring it to his/her counselor. The guidance counselor will be responsible for sending a student’s transcript, but permission must be obtained from the student’s parent/guardian.
School
Four-Year Colleges in S.C. Website Admissions Office Phone Number
Anderson University www.andersonuniversity.edu Clemson University www.clemson.edu Coastal Carolina www.coastal.edu College of Charleston www.cofc.edu Columbia College www.columbiacollegesc.edu Converse College www.converse.edu Erskine College www.erskine.edu Francis Marion University www.fmarion.edu Furman University www.furman.edu Lander University www.lander.edu Limestone College www.limestone.edu Newberry College www.newberry.edu North Greenville University www.ngu.edu Presbyterian College www.presby.edu South Carolina State www.scsu.edu University The Citadel www.citadel.edu University of South Carolinawww.uscupstate.edu Upstate University of South Carolinawww.sc.edu Columbia Winthrop University www.winthrop.edu Wofford College www.wofford.edu
(864) 231-2030 (864) 656-2287 (843) 359-2170 (843) 953-5670 (803) 786-3871 (864) 596-9040 (864) 379-8838 (843) 661-1231 (864) 294-2034 (864) 388-8307 1 (800) 795-7151 ext. 4554 1 (800) 845-4955 (864) 977-7001 1 (800) 960-7583 (803) 536-7185 (843) 953-5230 (864) 503-5000 (803) 777-7700 (803) 323-2191 (864) 597-4000
Here are some of the two-year colleges in South Carolina.
Two-Year/Community Colleges in S.C. Greenville Technical College
www.greenvilletech.com
(864) 250-8109
Midlands Technical College
www.mid.tech.sc.us
(803) 738-8324
Piedmont Technical College
www.ptc.ed
1 (800) 868-5528
Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg Methodist College
www.sccsc.edu
(864) 592-4800
www.smcsc.edu
(864) 587-4213
Tri-County Tech
www.tctc.edu
(864) 646-1550
Trident Technical College
www.tridenttech.edu
(843) 574-6111
USC Lancaster, Salkehatchie, Sumter, Union
www.usclancaster.sc.edu; www.uscsalkehatchie.sc.edu; www.uscsumter.edu; www.uscunion.sc.edu
(803) 313-7000 (803) 584-3446 (803) 775-8727 (864) 429-8728
Williamsburg Technical College
www.wiltech.edu
(843) 355-4110
York Technical College
www.yorktech.com
(803) 327-8000
Central Carolina Technical College
www.sum.tec.sc.us
(803) 778-1961
Northeastern Technical College
www.netc.edu
(843) 921-6900
SC State Scholarships General Eligibility Criteria for Scholarships & Grants ♦ Must be a South Carolina resident ♦ Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident ♦ Must be enrolled as degree-seeking student at an eligible South Carolina public or independent institution ♦ Must not owe a refund or repayment on any State or Federal financial aid and not be in default on a Federal student loan ♦ Must have never been convicted of any felonies and have not been convicted of any second or subsequent alcohol/drug related misdemeanor offenses within the past academic year (excluding Lottery Tuition)
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Freshmen may receive up to $6,700 during the first year of college enrollment. Sophomores, juniors and seniors may receive up to $7,500 per year ♦
♦ The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship must be applied directly toward the cost of attendance, less any other gift aid received ♦ Assuming continued eligibility, the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is limited to eight (8) consecutive terms for the first bachelor’s degree program or ten (10) consecutive terms for the first approved fiveyear bachelor’s degree program Initial Eligibility Requirements: Applications for early awards must be submitted to the Commission on Higher Education for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship by the date established in December each academic year. High school seniors may apply if they meet one of the two following sets of academic requirements: ♦ Score at least 1200 on the SAT (27 on the ACT) by the November test administration, earn a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA2 on the SC Uniform Grading Policy (UGP) at the end of the junior year, and rank in the top six percent3 of the class at the end of either the sophomore or the junior year OR ♦ Score at least 1400 on the SAT (32 on the ACT) by the November test administration and earn a minimum 4.00 cumulative GPA on the SC UGP at the end of the junior year Applications for final awards must be submitted to the Commission on Higher Education for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship by the date established in June each academic year. High school seniors may apply if they meet one of the following sets of academic requirements: ♦ Score at least 1200 on the SAT (27 on the ACT)1 by the June national test administration of the senior year; earn a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA2 on the SC UGP at the end of the senior year, and rank in the top six percent3 of the class at the end of the sophomore, junior or senior year OR ♦ Score at least 1400 on the SAT (32 on the ACT) by the June national test administration and earn a minimum 4.00 cumulative GPA on the SC UGP at the end of the senior year For application information, please contact your high school guidance counselor if you meet the criteria
Life Scholarship Up to $5,000 (including a $300 book allowance) each academic year toward the cost of attendance at an eligible four year institution in S.C. Funding limited to eight (8) consecutive terms for the first bachelor’s degree or ten (10) consecutive terms for the first approved five-year bachelor’s degree OR Up to the cost of tuition plus a $300 book allowance each academic year at an eligible technical college in S.C. At the eligible two-year public and independent institutions in the State, students may receive up to the cost of tuition at the USC’s Regional Campuses. Funding limited to two (2) consecutive terms for the first one-year program or four (4) consecutive terms for the first associate's degree program or a two-year program that is acceptable as full credit toward a bachelor’s degree Initial Eligibility at Four-year Institutions: Students must meet two of the following three criteria: 1. Earn at a least a 3.0 cumulative GPA based on the SC Uniform Grading Policy (UGP) upon high school graduation 2. Rank in the top 30 percent of the graduating class 3. Score at least 1100 on the SAT (or 24 on the ACT) through June of the senior year. For the SAT, only the Math and Critical Reading subsection scores can be used _________________________________________________________________________ Initial Eligibility at Two-year Institutions: ♦ Graduate from high school with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA based on the SC UGP Additional Eligibility Requirements: ♦ Must be SC residents at the time of high school graduation and college enrollment ♦ Must not be recipients of the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, SC HOPE Scholarship or Lottery Tuition Assistance within the same academic year ♦ Must meet all general eligibility criteria
***There is no separate application required for the LIFE Scholarship
Hope Scholarship The SC HOPE Scholarship was established under the SC Education Lottery Act in 2001. It is a one-year merit–based Scholarship created for first-time entering freshman attending eligible four-year institutions in S.C. Eligible full-time students may receive the following: ♦ Up to $2,800 (including a $300 book allowance) toward the cost of attendance ♦ Up to two (2) consecutive terms of funding Initial Eligibility Requirements: ♦ Earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Policy upon high school graduation ♦ Be SC residents at the time of high school graduation and college enrollment ♦ Not be recipients of the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, LIFE Scholarship or Lottery Tuition Assistance ♦ Meet all general eligibility criteria. There is no separate application required for the SC HOPE Scholarship. The eligible four-year institution will notify students if they qualify for the Scholarship
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