Senior FAQ's template.xlsx

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2	How do I apply for college?	1) By going to the college website, finding the Admissions tab, and reading the application procedure for that college.
3		2) By filling out an application on Common App, selecting your schools, then submitting the application.
4		3) By going to CFNC.org, creating an account and applying there. *Note-these are only NC schools and you will also need to complete Residency Determination (RDS)
5	How do I set up my Common App account	Go to commonapp.org. Click "Create an Account" in the upper right corner. Follow the prompts. In the Help section that are tons of videos and documents that have instructions for each section, complete with screen shots.
6	What do I put in Common App for GPA scale?
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8	What do I select for Class Rank?
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10	What is our class size?	Class of 2022 is XXX students
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12	How do I get transcripts sent to colleges?	1) If you apply through Common App, your counselor's email in the "FERPA and Recommenders" tab.. the counselor will see the request and submit it electronically. He/She can also see the due date for your information and they will make sure it is submitted on time.
13		2) Transcripts for non-Common App schools must be requested from the high school using their procedure
14		3) Some schools use SendEDU for electronic transcript submission. Be sure to input your counselor's email and the counselor will get an alert and send your transcript automatically
15	How do colleges get a copy of my Caldwell transcript?	If you have taken community college classes, you MUST request a copy of your commnity college transcript from the community college. See your designated contact from the community college to have those transcripts sent.
16	What about my FINAL transcript?	When the year is over and all grades are in, students will submit final transcripts to in-state schools via CFNC.org. We will submit transcripts to out-of-state schools. It will ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL that you complete the Senior Exit Survey near the end of the year. We send transcripts to the school you list. If you don't respond to the survey, your information will not be sent.
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18	What are some rules to follow about applying Early Decision?	In most cases, you can only apply ED to one college. If you apply in Common App, there is an Early Decision Agreement that I must meet with you about. If you apply ED to a college that means if you are accepted you must attend that university unless it is financially impossible.
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21	Can I submit my application in Common App before teachers submit their recommendations?	https://appsupport.commonapp.org/applicantsupport/s/article/Can-I-submit-my-application-before-my-recommenders-submit-their-forms
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23	How do I get my GPA?	Request an unofficial transcript from the high school website using the instructions given. Your GPA is on there. You will need it for a variety of tasks, so it's best to get one early.
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25	What if I need an electronic copy of my transcript	Bring a flash drive to Student Services and we can load one on there for you.
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27	Transcript request form
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