Assignment AVID IV 9/25/15

You should be applying to colleges during September and October.  Keep your eye on application due dates, as most college deadlines are approaching.  If I have not returned the 2nd draft of your essay, don't let this delay your application process.  Please consult with an English teacher, parent, or other trusted adult and ask them to critique your essay before you submit your application.  I am looking at your papers and will return them as I get to them.

Remember, your AVID IV requirements

• Create/update a working HS resume (to use when requesting college/scholarship recommendations)
• Request teacher recommendations for college applications – using HS Resume
• Four or more college applications submitted (including the one from CAW Nov. 2-6) due by November 6th, 2015. College Foundation College Application Week, 2015
• Four scholarship applications to be submitted; must supply proof to Mrs. Taylor
• I will need a copy of EVERY acceptance or scholarship award letter.

Today's assignment:  DUE by the end of the class period today.

Go to the two websites below to review how to write a resume.  You should have already learned specifics about how to do this in AVID Seminar.

How To Write A Resume

Sample High School Resume and Templete

Then go to CFNC Resume Builder,

Sign into your account

Build your resume

E-mail to Mrs. Taylor by the end of class 9/25/15. 

Open House at The University of North Carolina Greensboro

Open house for seniors is Saturday, October 24, 2015.

Sign up: admissions.uncg.edu or 336-334-5243

Open House Dates for UNC Charlotte

September 19, 2015
November 7, 2015
March 19, 2016
April 23, 2016

Register to visit - admissions.uncc.edu

Fayetteville State University Fall Preview 2015

Fayetteville State University's Fall preview 2015 is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th from 9 am-1 pm.  BBQ & Football game to follow.  This is for juniors and seniors (Super Seniors).  Register online today!  

www.uncfsu.edu/admissions/fallpreview.htm

Scholarship Information

North Carolina Scholarships

NC State Scholarships

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Scholarships

UNC Charlotte Scholarships

North Carolina A&T Scholarships

CFNC Need Based Scholarships

CFNC Merit-based Grant and Scholarship Programs

Directory of Scholarships

Links to Scholarships

Scholarship Information

AES Scholarship Deadline Is Approaching

Visit the AES website to learn more about the scholarship and obtain application details.  

The deadline is October 7, 2015. 

AVID IV Week of September 14, 2015

What should I be doing this week for AVID IV?

1. Register for SAT/ACT if applicable.  See board outside of Mrs. Taylor's office for registration   deadlines.
2. College Essay Critiques are due by 9/16/15.   

Dates to Remember 
Super Senior Portraits (Picture Day is 10-23-15)

Graduation Services -Time to order Graduation announcements, name cards, thank you notes, senior memorabilia, class ring, etc. - (Room 4116 on 10-30-15 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)

Cap and Gown Portraits (Picture Day is 2-19-16)

Assignment for AVID IV - 9/11/15

We will not have face to face class on 9/11/15.  See below for your assignment.

AVID IV Assignment 9/11/15  

Locate your assigned partner (see list below) and exchange the 1st draft of your essay. Since we will not be meeting face-to face for tomorrow's class, you may exchange essays via e-mail or in person. After reading your partner's essay, answer the questions below. Copy and paste the questions and your answers in a Word document.  E-mail critiques to Mrs. Taylor by Wednesday, September 16, 2015.

AVID IV Teams 9/11/15

1.  Joneka Alston                    Santia Manigo
2. Nicholas Nixon                   Aaron Girard
3. Monique Baboram            Heather Winstead
4. Justen Williams                 Bo Wade
5. Lauren Bailey                    Mya Warren
6. Brianna Bennett                Caitlyn Vanorder
7. Mitchell Borum                 David Robbins
8. Arlene Bustamante           Tessa Tyler
9. Avonna Dickens                Camri Taylor
10. Anasya Dowell                   Amber Taylor
11. Kirby Hill                           Nicholas Mills
12. Daisha Hopkins                 Jentel Strand
13. Haley Joyner                     Morgan Smith
14. Jonathan Joyner               Jamal West
15. Fallon Kehoe                     Megan Smith
16. Hannah Kendrick             Krystalyn Setting
17. Tyler Landry                     Hannah Rhodes
18. Jessenia Mills                    Melissa Pulley
19. Courtney Moss         Yentam Pham           Hannah Nixon

Essay Critique Guidelines

Although you may not be a writing expert, you are THE reader of this essay and your response is a valid one. I have found that almost every reader, regardless of experience, can identify the primary strength and weakness in an essay.  In the end, you will find that providing a honest critique of your partner's essay will help you master your own.  Please comment freely and respectfully. Keep in mind that it is better to begin by noting the strengths of the essay before pointing out the areas that need improvement.

  Content: 

• Does the introductory paragraph specifically answer or address what the prompt is asking?  
• What specific examples does the author give in his/her paper that speak to the prompt?  
• What are the supporting details? 

Organization: 

• Does the essay have a clear introduction and conclusion?  
• Does the introduction and conclusion refer to the same idea?  
• How is the essay structured (how many paragraphs, etc)? 
• Are individual paragraphs are organized (clear topic sentences, appropriate and concrete evidence, logical organization of evidence)?

Style: 

• What is the tone of the essay (humorous, serious, reflective, satirical, etc.)?  Is this appropriate? 
• Does the essay have sufficient creativity?  
• Are sentences are worded clearly?  
• Are word choices interesting and appropriate?

Correctness: 

Does the essay have correct grammar and punctuation? 

Example #1 : Rolling around in the bottom of the drawer, Tim found the missing earring. [certainly the earring was rolling, not Tim!]

Example #2:The new manager instituted several new procedures some were impractical

[You could also easily tell that the following sentence actually contains two sentences that need punctuation between them]

In addition to the questions above, answer the following questions...

1.  Give two suggestions to your partner for organizing the essay, such as focusing in on one event rather than many, providing more background, turning explanation into action, etc.?

2.  Give two suggestions to your partner on how they could help you to feel the emotions in the paper, rather than them just describing/writing them.  

3.  How does the essay reveal a significant aspect of the writer’s personality?

SAT PREP COURSE

There will be a SAT prep course in Rocky Mount at the Gateway Technology Center on October 24, 2015. Registration info is below. 

First Draft of College Essay

DON'T FORGET!!!

FIRST DRAFT OF COLLEGE ESSAY DUE TO MRS. TAYLOR ON 9/9/15.  ESSAYS SHOULD BE E-MAILED TO vvtaylor@nrms.k12.nc.us

Writing an Essay for College - AVID IV Class 8/4/15

View the videos below...

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/8-tips-for-crafting-your-best-college-essay

http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2014/09/30/video-learn-how-to-write-a-great-college-application-essay

This year the Common App changed its essay prompts for students. Here they are (the italics come from the Common App).  Choose one topic and work on the first draft of your college essay for 30 minutes.  E-mail your first draft to Mrs. Taylor by Wednesday, September 9, 2015.  

1.      Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

2.     The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

3.     Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?

4.     Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.

5.     Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community or family.

Reflection Blog

Write a paragraph describing your feelings about completing your college essay.

Due by midnight on 8/4/15

Bridgewater College

Open House Dates:

October 24, 2015
November 14, 2015
February 13, 2016
March 19, 2016

Register Online

Students Interested in Applying to NC State University

New this year, students will exclusively apply to NC State via the Common Application
Experience campus through a virtual tour. Application deadlines:

First deadline: October 15
Notification Date: Jan 30

Final deadline: January 15
Notification Date: March 30

OPEN HOUSE, 2015
Saturday, October 17th 9:00 am-2 pm

Nash Community College Events

September 7th - Labor Day
September 10th - Back to School Bash (11 a.m.- 2 p.m.)
September 11th - 9/11 Event (Held in the B & I)

Scholarship Opportunity: Golden LEAF Scholars Program

The North Carolina Community Colleges Golden LEAF Scholars Program is now accepting scholarship applications. Click here to access the application. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 2, 2015.