Individual Graduation Plan & College Info / IGP

Individual Graduation Plan Meeting (click the words for links to resources.)

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Individual Graduation Plans are designed to guide students toward their education, career, and employment goals. During your individual Graduation Plan meeting we will discuss general graduation requirements, career resources, coursework, and opportunities related to the student’s future goals. IGPs also help students align their high school course with college entrance requirements and career goals. These plans are flexible and can change based on the student’s aspirations, abilities, and interests.

School of the Arts Program of Studies 2021-2022  - course offerings and desciptions



Regional College & Career Guide /IGP Book

Pre-IGP video part 1

Pre-IGP video Part 2

SOA Financial Aid Information Night 2021-2022 Video

Dual Enrollment recorded Info session - March 25, 2021

Powerpoint

Link to application

  Update form - Students that have been enrolled in dual enrollment classes previousluy would only need to complete the update form.

Great resources from ACT to help students and parents through high school.

  9th Grade - Starting Your High School Journey

  10th Grade - Keep Your Eye on the Prize

  11th Grade - 5 Questions Students Must Ask

  12th Grade - Avoiding the "Senior Slide"

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College Essay Help for Seniors at SOA!

College Essay Advising for the Class of 2022 is available on a first come, first served basis! SOA Creative Writing Teacher, Mrs. Beth Webb Hart is available during high school lunch to help seniors draft and polish their college essays. Meetings will take place in the high school lounge on the second floor of the high school building. Please review the available slots at the Sign-up Genius link below and sign up as soon as you can. (Mrs. Hart is also able to meet from time to time during 4th block if that is better for a student.) Questions? Email Mrs. Hart at Elizabeth_Hart@charleston.k12.sc.us. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4bafa62da1fd0-college2

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COLLEGE INFORMATION

Winthrop University

The spring semester is here and we have a number of events planned for our future Eagles, their parents and their school counselors - like you! We invite you to view our major spring events below and share them with your interested students. We also welcome groups from your school to join us at our events. We just ask for each student to register for the event.

Multicultural Day
Thursday, February 10
Join us on campus to celebrate Winthrop’s diversity, learn more about our commitment to inclusivity and hear from current students.
Register Now

1st Look Friday
Friday, February 25
Catch a glimpse into the life of a Winthrop student, take a mock class and stroll through a tour of campus with a current student.
Registration Opens Feb. 1

Spring Open House
Saturday, March 5
Join us for an in-depth view of Winthrop through academic, financial aid and student-life sessions and a campus tour.
Registration Opens Feb. 1

Winthrop Day
Saturday, April 2 **Admitted Students Only**
Our most favorite event of the year, Winthrop Day, is all about our #EaglesRising2022 and welcoming them into the Winthrop community.
Registration Opens Feb. 1

You can check out our entire list of events on our Campus Visit & Events Page

Trident Technical College

Trident Technical College has a lot of exciting events happening over the next couple of months.

$0 Tuition and Fees for Spring Semester 2022  that lead to high demand jobs. There is still time to spring into our March 14^th session.

More than 120 Trident Technical 2022 Scholarship applications will open between January 25-April 22, 2022.

Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Information Session is planned for February 5, 2022. Currently this is planned in person at the Thornley Campus in Building 920 starting at 8:00 AM. Masks are required indoors.

Join us at our Virtual Open House; February 9, 2022 at 4:00 PM Virtually through Webex. Get ready for college at TTC with an overview of the college, learn about the enrollment process, get information about Financial Aid, hear from a Navigator/Advisor , get military-related information, and ask your own questions.

Trident Technical College will again be hosting our annual Career Day event as a virtual event, Trident Tech Career Days 2022. It will take place from March 7th through March 11th. There will be 14 virtual session, including: all of our 10 Areas of interest, Student Services (Admissions, Financial Aid, Testing, Counseling, and more), Dual Credit and Youth Apprenticeship Programs, A virtual tour of the SC Aeronautical Training Center, and a Student Talk (potential college students get to ask current college students questions about TTC and their experience).

Student Pathways in Engineering and Computing for Transfers program (SPECTRA) allows students to begin their academic career at TTC and then transfer to Clemson University in certain STEM Programs.

College How to apply videos - South Carolina colleges explain how to navigate their applications.

SCCANGO provides resources to students, parents and counselors about college admissions to SC Colleges and Universities. Check out SCCANGO’s new youtube videos about FAFSA and their FAFSA Toolkit.



South Carolina State University

SC State University accepts Education Benefits for Veterans andtheir Dependents.

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College Application Types: What’s the Difference?

Guide about the different application timelines — early decision, early action, early decision II, rolling admission and regular decision

Interested in applying to a Military Academy?

Nancy Mace’s office is now accepting Service Academy Nominations for U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Academy. Click here for more information and to request a Military Academy Nomination.

https://mace.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations

Virtual tour of the new TTC SC Aeronautical Training Center >
https://crbjbizwire.com/trident-techs-south-carolina-aeronautical-training-center-offering-virtual-tours/

  More info: https://www.tridenttech.edu/SCATC.htm

  Tour Booking Link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SCATCTourRequest%40tridenttech.edu/bookings/



Big Future College Fairs

https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days?SFMC_cid=EM454229-&rid=47358532

GO to College Fairs - http://blog.gotocollegefairs.com/5-reasons-to-attend-a-college-fair/

Clemson University

SPECTRA PROGRAM

Clemson University was recently awarded a National Science Foundation grant which they are calling “SPECTRA”. This program is in place to academically and financially assist students who transfer from SC Technical Colleges into one of their Engineering or Computing majors. Students would spend one year (or two) at TTC, taking the same coursework they would take at Clemson as a freshman, then transfer to us for 3 years to complete their BS degree. They can apply to receive financial funding at both TTC and Clemson, which is dependent on grades and financial need.

Learn more here: https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/prospective-students/undergraduate/spectra.html



Discover Queens University Programs

This premiere, half-day, campus immersion experience allows students to discover what makes Queens University of Charlotte special. We have two on-campus programs on Saturday, October 23 and November 13. A virtual program will be offered on Saturday, October 23.

https://admissions.queens.edu/portal/discoverqueens

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Columbia University

On-Campus Outdoor Tours
Virtually Engage with Columbia
Revised 2021-2022 Testing Policy
A Message for Prospective Students
Columbia and Affordability

While they recently began to offer in-person tours again, much of their programming remains virtual. Given our limited capacity, we ask you to encourage your students to take advantage of our existing virtual offerings rather than requesting individual school visits. Our wide range of interactive virtual programming features faculty, current students and many different opportunities to learn about different aspects of our community.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Common App Resources

Getting Started

What is Common App?

How the first-year common app works

Application Dictionary

Common App for International Students

Preparing Your Application

Gather Material

My college requirements worksheet

High School details info sheet

FERPA & Your application

Understanding the testing section in Common App

Telling your story

  Approaching the Activities Section

  How to approach the essay

Working with recommenders & advisors

Understanding the recommendation process

Connecting with strive for college mentors

Family Brag Sheet to give Counselor

   Brag Sheet to give Counselor & Teachers

Paying for college

Understanding application fees & fee waivers

Applying for scholarships with scholarship search

Understanding your financial aid offer

College Application Types: What's the Difference? <--(click)

College search and information available when students log into Naviance - Find Naviance through Clever in your CCSD Portal

South Carolina Colleges - https://www.sciway.net/edu/colleges/alphalist.html

2021-2022 SC Independent Colleges & Universities Guide https://www.scicu.org/scicu-guide-to-private-colleges-and-universities-in-south-carolina/

Colleges by state - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search/state

Academic Common Market Program

The Academic Common Market is a tuition-savings program for college students who want to pursue degrees that are not offered by public institutions or are at least 50 percent different in curricular content than programs offered in South Carolina. Students can enroll in out-of-state institutions and pay the institution’s in-state tuition rates for more than 2,200 undergraduate and graduate programs. The ACM is not competitive, or merit based, but applicants must meet state residency and college admission requirements. Participating states are Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia (Florida and Texas participate at the graduate level only).

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Palmetto Calculator

The SC Commission on Higher Education, has developed a “Palmetto Calculator” to help students understand the cost of attending some of SC public colleges or universities. Students can enter their FAFSA “Estimated Family Contribution” as well as other scholarships, loans, etc. to help determine cost. Visit the Palmetto Calculator for more information.
Don’t see the college you want to attend on the “Palmetto Calculator”? Every college has a “net price calculator” so visit the financial aid page of your chosen colleges/universities website for more information

Johns Hopkins University - Resources for students

Essays that Worked

College Planning Kit

Sallie Mae - Higher Ed Hacks: How to Ace Your College Applications and Essays

MyinTuition.org - Estimate your cost of of attendance at more than 70 top colleges

Individual Graduation Plan & College Info

Dual Enrollment recorded Info session - March 25, 2021

Powerpoint

Link to application

Great resources from ACT to help students and parents through high school.

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College Essay Help for Seniors at SOA!

COLLEGE INFORMATION

Johns Hopkins University - Resources for students

Sallie Mae - Higher Ed Hacks: How to Ace Your College Applications and Essays