Deron Dolphus accepted to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University!

Congratulations to Deron for his acceptance to the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for the Fall 2010 semester!  "Ron" plans on pursuing Management in college.  The hard work does pay off.  Way to go Ron!

A Stallion goes to the University of South Carolina!

When you see Joseph Newton around campus, please congratulate him on his recent acceptance to the University of South Carolina - Columbia.  "Joey" was accepted into their College of Engineering and Computing to pursue a major in Chemical Engineering.  Way to go and congratulations on becoming a Gamecock!

Queens University of Charlotte accepts another Stallion

Please congratulate Nader Abdel-Jaber on his acceptance to Queens University of Charlotte.  Nader is also waiting to hear from the University of North Carolina - Charlotte.  Keep up the good work Nader.  Way to go!

Brevard College representative comes to visit QGPHS

On Monday, December 14, 2009, LaDonna Huffaker, the representative from Brevard College visited with two of our seniors and two of our juniors.  The students had very good questions.  Ms. Huffaker presented plenty of relevant information.  If you would like to contact Ms. Huffaker :  
huffaklr@brevard.edu  

Congratulations to Jillian Rosmon - Accepted to Queens University!

Another Stallion accepted.  Please congratulate Jillian Rosmon when you see her.  She has been accepted to Queens University of Charlotte for the fall of 2010.  Way to go Jillian!

Central Piedmont Community College representative visits today.

Today, Tuesday, December 8, 2009, Mrs. Julie Grahl, the director of high school programs at Central Piedmont Community College, met with some of our juniors and seniors.  Mrs. Grahl discussed what is involved in applying to CPCC after high school and about concurrent/dual enrollment while still in high school.  The students had many great questions.  CPCC is a wonderful way to get started with a student's post-secondary education.  Please visit CPCC's website to learn more about their many programs.

Thank you Mrs. Grahl for spending your time with us today!

Barton College has accepted a Stallion!

Today, Sebastian Trotter informed me that he has been accepted to Barton College in Wilson, NC.  Please congratulate him when you see him.  Sebastian, keep up the good and hard work.  Way to go!

Liberty University is very popular among our seniors. Congratulations to Kristen Pearson!

Kristen Pearson, one of our new seniors to QGPHS this year, has been accepted to Liberty University for the fall of 2010.  Way to go Kristen!

www.liberty.edu

Liberty University acceptance - Katelyn Russell

Everyone please congratulate Katelyn Russell on her acceptance to Liberty University for the fall of 2010.  Go Flames and Way To Go - Katelyn!

www.liberty.edu

Congratulations Kai Nixon - Wingate and Gardner-Webb acceptances

Stallions - Please congratulate Kai Nixon on her recent acceptances to Wingate University and Gardner-Webb University.  Go Kai!

www.gardner-webb.eduwww.wingate.edu

Congratulations to Zackary Joyner - Accepted at UNCC

When you see Zackary Joyner around the QGPHS campus, please tell him congratulations!  He has been accepted to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the fall of 2010.  Way to go Zack!

Great visit with Joshua Artrip from UNCG on Friday November 20, 2009

     On Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., we had four seniors and five juniors meet with Joshua Artrip an admissions counselor from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  The students had many great questions.  Mr. Artrip was tremendous with the students and fielding their questions.  Also, one of our seniors that attended the meeting has already applied to UNCG.

     Students interested in UNCG should visit the Spartan Link that UNCG has set up for perspective students.  The Spartan Link allows perspective students to learn more about UNCG, register for admission events, schedule a campus tour and apply online.

     The UNCG campus is located at 1400 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC 27412.  For more information about UNCG, please come by the guidance office, contact Mr. Artrip or visit UNCG online.

Thanks Josh for giving your time to these QGPHS students!

A University of North Carolina at Charlotte acceptance!

Hello Everyone,

The next time that you see Joseph ("Joey") Newton, please congratulate him on his acceptance to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  I believe that this is only one of quite a few acceptances that Joseph will be seeing.  Welcome to the Niner Nation family!  Currently, Joseph has been accepted at UNCC to major in Chemistry.  Way to go Joey!

Queens University of Charlotte acceptance and a Dean's Scholarship!

Everyone, please congratulate Brooke Marlin when you see her.  She found out today that she was accepted to Queens University of Charlotte and has earned the Dean's Scholarship worth $9,000 per year.  Congratulations Brooke - "The tassel is worth the hassle" - Isn't it?

ECPI College of Technology rep visits our campus - Mr. Oscar Wooten

On Thursday, November 12th, we had the pleasure of having Mr. Oscar Wooten from ECPI College of Technology visit our campus.  Mr. Wooten had the chance to speak with one of QGHS's juniors about the different programs that ECPI offers.  Please visit the ECPI website find out more of what ECPI is.  If you have any questions, you may come by and see me or email Mr. Wooten at owooten@ecpi.edu.

Thank you Mr. Wooten for your knowledge and time!

Why You Should Choose ECPI

An Important Decision....

Once you decide to become part of the expanding and exciting world of technology, business, health sciences, or culinary, selecting the college to best meet your needs and goals is clearly one of your most important decisions. ECPI College of Technology understands the aspirations of people who want a direct route toward their careers goals. Earn More Than a Degree Our programs are current, in depth, and job oriented. A sound educational background, combined with "hands-on" experience, is required to meet the needs of an ever-changing and increasingly technical society. Find out if ECPI is Right For You! Come in and sit down with one of our Admissions Advisors. You'll learn about ECPI and see our commitment to providing the people, the environment, and the equipment needed to keep our students in step with today's workplace. Or submit an inquiry, and learn first hand how ECPI can help you achieve your goals.

Experience Specializing in Technology, Business, and Health Sciences Education for over 40 years - A leading private college offering Bachelor and Associate degree, diploma, and certification programs. Convenient Classes available on-campus (day or evening) and online. Nationally Ranked First in Number of Associate Degree Graduates in Computer & Information Sciences & Support Services and Fourth in Number of Associate Degree Graduates in Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Source: Community College Week - July 2007) Hands-On Learning Taught by faculty who have the academic background plus "real world" experience. For Military Personnel Approved for Veterans Benefits and Tuition Assistance including NEXStep; SOC and NCPACE participating College. Scholarships & Financial Aid Available for those who qualify. Multiple Schedule Choices Allows you to graduate quickly. Graduate Employment Services ECPI Grads have been hired by over 3,800 employers throughout the USA!

College Planning Notebooks are here!

The College Planning Notebooks are ready. You may purchase these by several different methods. You may have your student bring a check, money order, or cash to the guidance office at school. Checks and money orders must be made out to Kevin Cuthbertson. You may also click on the "Buy Now" button to the right margin of this blog and purchase with your PayPal account, a credit card, or a debit card. If you have any questions, please call (704) 545-0736 and ask for the guidance counselor or email me at cuthbertson@queensgranthigh.org. The cost for the Notebook is $20.  Below is a picture of the items that the notebook will contain.

The College Planning Notebook will premier next week!

If you are interested in purchasing a "College Planning Notebook," please be on the look out for them to be introduced next week. I will be looking for several ways to promote these planners to the QGHS families. If you have any questions, please call or email Mr. Cuthbertson.

ECPI College of Technology representative visiting on Thursday, 11/12/09

On Thursday, November 12th at 9 a.m. we will have a representative from ECPI College of Technology visiting our campus. If you are a junior or senior and would like to visit with this representative, please email Mr. Cuthbertson or come by the guidance office to sign up.

QGHS Stallions Online Store

Free Online Colege Fair - Nov. 4 through 7

Students-Visit colleges online!

Join over 200 colleges and universities from across the country at College Week Live, a free online college fair from today through November 7th.

Please note these future CollegeWeekLive dates on your calendar:
November 4 - 7, 2009 CollegeWeekLive Fall
January 14, 2010 CollegeWeekLive Paying for College
March 24 - 25, 2010 CollegeWeekLive Spring
September 16, 2010 CollegeWeekLive Test Prep
November 3 - 6, 2010 CollegeWeekLive Fall

Students can sign-up and find college fair hours by clicking on the link below:

FASTWEB

Buy QGHS Stallion Apparel

Click here to see new logo designs for QGHS Stallion apparel.  See men's, women's, youth's and children's apparel.  There are also other items that can be purchased such as magazines and gift cards - Christmas is coming!

Mrs. Jan Jordan from Johnson and Wales University visited 10/28/2009

Mrs. Jan Jordan from Johnson and Wales University visited today with four Queen's Grant High School students.  Two seniors and two juniors learned about the different types of majors Johnson and Wales offers.  They seemed very interested in the culinary majors, especially the nutritional dietitian major. 

Thank you Mrs. Jordan for your information and excitement about JWU!

Another Senior Stallion receives an acceptance letter

CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Jessica Brooke Marlin on her acceptance to Liberty University.  Brooke is pursuing the Teaching Fellows scholarship to become a high school teacher.  Brooke has also applied to Queens University of Charlotte and is waiting on their decision as well.  When you see Brooke around campus, please congratulate her on this accomplishment.

Union County College Fair - Sunday, October 25, 2009

The Union County Agriculture Center and CACRAO (Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) hosted Union County's college fair today.  There were sixty-six colleges, universities and organizations represented at the fair.  One organization that was there was the College Foundation of North Carolina, Inc. 

Seven students from QGHS came to visit with the college and university representatives.  Two seniors and five juniors took part in the college fair today.  After speaking with each of students when they exited the fair, they said that they did receive a lot of helpful information.

You only get one chance at your high school GPA (grade point average)!

     The single most important piece of information that colleges and universities evaluate is your high school grade point average (GPA).  Here's the kicker - you only get one chance to earn your high school GPA.  You can always take more college courses to better your "college" GPA, but you only have one shot at your high school GPA.
     There are two types of GPAs.  There is "weighted" and "unweighted."  Grades in honors level and advanced placement level courses earn extra quality points as compared to standard or regular level courses.  For instance, an "A" in a standard or regular level course earns 4.0 quality points.  An "A" in an honors level course earns 5.0 quality points.  An "A" in an advanced placement level course earns 6.0 QPs.  The grade of a "B" in each of the three levels of courses earns 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 QPs respectively and so on for Cs and Ds.  The letter grade of an "F" earns no QPs at all, ever!
     In calculating either the weighted or unweighted GPA, you must include any course grades of an "F."  The formula to calculate either GPA is total quality points divided by the total number of courses "attempted."  The word "attempted" is used here to clarify that all courses that were taken, regardless of whether they were passed or failed, must be included in your calculation.
     GPAs are cumulative in that they include all courses taken in high school.  You cannot pick and choose which courses you use to calculate your GPAs.  They are all included.
     Please leave your comments or questions regarding this issue.
    

Nicole Sabourin with Carolinas College of Health Sciences visited 10/22/2009

     Today we were fortunate enough to have Ms. Nicole Sabourin with Carolinas College of Health Sciences visit with three seniors and one junior.  The discussion centered around the types of programs offered, scholarships, rigor of the programs, financial aid, the application process, etc.  The students presented many detailed questions.  The students learned how competitive the health care programs really are.  They also found out that the GPA (grade point average) is vital in the qualification process.
     Carolinas College of Health Science’s roots date back to the early 1940’s when hospitalbased
education was offered at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. In 1990, the college opened as an
institution of higher education and was incorporated as an owned subsidiary of the Charlotte Memorial
Hospital Authority, a quasi-public entity. Today it operates as a multi-program, regionally accredited
college supporting the nursing and allied health workforce needs of the greater Charlotte-Mecklenburg
area.
     Carolinas College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate of applied science degree.
     To find out about health care careers and which schools across North Carolina offer which programs visit the North Carolina Health Careers website.

Thank you Ms. Sabourin for inspiring the students toward the health care field.

Today we also had Ms. Alexandra Thomas visit from North Carolina Central University

     This afternoon we had the pleasure of having Ms. Alexandra Thomas from North Carolina Central University visit with three seniors and three juniors.  Students asked many great questions and learned a lot of great vocabulary words that will surely help them with their SAT and ACT preparation.  North Carolina Central University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap. Moreover, NCCU is open to people of all races and actively seeks to promote racial integration by recruiting and enrolling a culturally and racially diverse student population.
      Admissions to North Carolina Central University is NOT contingent upon eligibility of financial aid, housing nor contingent on preferred class scheduling. However, students that are admitted early have the best opportunities for consideration of scholarships and financial aid, residence hall assignments, orientation, class registrations and more.
     All undergraduate students applying for admission or readmission to North Carolina Central University must complete their application form by June 1 for the fall semester admission and November 1 for the spring semester admission.

Many thanks Ms. Thomas for your great information & entertainment!

Mrs. Meredith Garrett visits from Gardner-Webb University

Today we had the representative from Gardner-Webb University visit with nine seniors and six juniors.  Mrs. Meredith Garrett was nice enough to spend a lot of time answering many great questions from our students.  At Gardner-Webb, faith and freedom go hand in hand.  Anyone interested in visiting Gardner-Webb is welcome.  Future students can meet with an admissions counselor who will answer all of your questions about academics, campus life, and financial aid.  The Gardner-Webb campus is friendly and busy.  A student can’t walk across the Quad without someone (usually a bunch of people) saying “hi.”
Student-athletes appreciate GWU’s 21 varsity sports, as well as more than 20 intramurals.
Gardner-Webb has great things in mind for all of its students.  Each student’s beliefs are exponentially strengthened by getting to know the world around them.  Faculty members at Gardner-Webb are seasoned academics and consummate professionals.  Many have taught at GWU for more than 20 years.
Professors hail from such places as Duke and Columbia, and they love the small class sizes here at GWU (the student –faculty ratio is about 13 to 1).  Boiling Springs, NC is a small town close to some big towns. The university is just an hour from Charlotte, which is a world-class city of half a million people.

Thank You very much Mrs. Garrett for your time!

Apply for a FAFSA PIN soon!

If this is your first time filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and you haven't applied for a PIN, you should do so now. Your PIN is what allows you to complete the FAFSA paper-free! You'll need your PIN to make online corrections to your FAFSA, including changing your name and address, or adding/changing the name of a school to receive your application data. The PIN is also your identifier to let you access personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems.
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.pin.ed.gov

Featured University: North Carolina Central University

On Wednesday, October 21st at 1 p.m., Ms. Alexandra Thomas, a representative from North Carolina Central University, will be on our campus.  If you would like to see information about the NCCU homecoming in November, click here.  To schedule a campus visit click here to fill out an online form.  To see the many scholarships that NCCU offers please click here.  NCCU's Centennial Celebration can be viewed by visiting this webpage:  Centennial Celebration.  NCCU's campus is about 2 1/2 hours from Charlotte.  If you would like a copy of the criteria for their "Chancellor's Cycle of Success" scholarship, please email me at cuthbertson@queensgranthigh.org.

Featured University: George Washington University

George Washington University is located at 2121 I Street, NW Suite 201, Washington, DC 20052.  GW's Visitor Center is located o the Foggy Bottom campus directly across the street from Gelman Library at the corner of H and 22nd Streets, NW.  GW's 88 majors are supported by a rich scholarly tradition of honors, research, integrated, multi-disciplinary, and accelerated programs.  As students' courses, independent studies, internships, proseminars, and research add even greater breadth to their many academic choices.
School of Media and Public Affairs
Elliott School of International Affairs
School of Engineering and Applied Science
School of Business
School of Public Health and Health Services
GW gives its active undergraduate students two campuses.  University faculty and staff work with students to maintain an active campus community through student government, athletics, a Greek community, and many other activities.  Every day there are dozens of on-campus events to keep students busy.  These events range from concerts and athletic events to speakers and debates.
Campuses:   Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon
Residence Halls:  32
Residence Students: ~7,300
Dining Options:  over 110 campus and city venues
Student Organizations:  over 350
NCAA Division I Teams:   22
Club and Intramural Sports:   52
Greek Letter Organizations:   35 fraternities and sororities
Concerts, films, and social events:  over 210 each year

Halloween Community Service opportunity

Parents of Allergic Kids (PAK) is in need of volunteers for an event they are holding on Halloween morning (Saturday, 10/31 from 10am until noon).  It is a Food Free Halloween Carnival for children with life-threatening food allergies.  It is a special event that their non-profit support group, Parents of Allergic Kids, does each year since Halloween is difficult for children who are allergic to peanuts, milk, eggs, etc.  This year it will be at the St. Matthew Catholic Church in Ballantyne in their Parish Center Gymnasium.  They have sent out invitations to their members and already have over 100 kids coming!  They are in need of volunteers to monitor the carnival games, temporary tattoos, arts and crafts tables.  For people needing community service hours, they will probably need them to come an hour or so before for set-up (8:30 a.m.) and an hour after for putting away the tables, etc.  Maybe a total of 4 to 5 hours.  If any QGHS students are interested, please see Mrs. Amaral, Mrs. Southerland, or Mr. Cuthbertson. Click here for a map of where the church is located.

Another QGHS senior accepted

Another one of QGHS's seniors has received a college acceptance.  Katelyn Russell has been accepted to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

About Liberty

Liberty University, located in beautiful central Virginia, stays true to its mission of "Training Champions for Christ" by offering exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs in residential, online and blended learning formats.

Featured College - Montreat College

Montreat College is located in Montreat, NC.  Montreat is a private interdenominational college located just outside of Asheville, NC.  There are around 500 undergraduate students and about 200 graduate students in attendance.  The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.  Their male to female ratio is 46 to 54.  Popular programs of study at Montreat are Bible and Religion, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Outdoor Education, and Worship Arts.  They are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  Montreat is affiliated with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.  The only Council for Christian Colleges and Universities member institute in North Carolina. 

Christ-Centered, Student-Focused, 

and 

Service-Driven

Mr. Jeff Bennett visited today from Queens University of Charlotte

Today Mr. Jeff Bennett spoke to five seniors and four juniors about Queens University of Charlotte and its offerings.  To see when different types of visiting opportunities are available at Queens University click here.  Jeff spoke to the students about the University's student life, Greek life, athletics, service opportunities, programs of study, internships and international possibilities.  To find more out about available scholarships click here.

 

Jeff,
Thanks for all of the great information for the students today! 

Acceptance to CPCC's Baking and Pastry Arts Program

Allison Case, a QGHS senior this year, has been accepted into Central Piedmont Community College's Baking and Pastry Arts program.  See more about CPCC's Baking and Pastry Arts program by clicking here.  Allison is very talented in this area and has been one of the fortunate students to have been accepted into this program.  When see Allison around campus, please congratulate her.  Way to go Allison!

College Foundation of North Carolina

Mr. Jeremy Lowe representing Barton College visits 10/7/2009

Wednesday afternoon QGHS had Mr. Jeremy Lowe from Barton College visit with two of our seniors.  Both students have applied to Barton and should know in a few weeks about their results.  Jeremy is a native of Florida, but is a recent graduate of Barton College.  He is currently serving as an admissions counselor at Barton.

             

Thank you Jeremy for spending your time with our students and our school!

We are very excited about these two seniors applying to Barton.  Jeremy will be staying in touch with them throughout the admissions process.

Mr. Eric Osterhus representing Wingate University visits 10/7/2009

Today Mr. Eric Osterhus, a graduate of and now admissions counselor for Wingate University, visited our campus today.  Eric met with two seniors and six juniors and discussed what Wingate University has to offer students.

The students asked many questions and were most excited when Eric explained Wingate's study abroad programs.  W'International is a program where students spend ten days in another country either during their Christmas break or during the summer.  Wingate also has two programs where students can spend a full semester studying abroad.  One of those programs is called "Semester at Sea" where students spend a full semester on a cruise ship which travels around the world during the semester.

        Thanks Eric for your time and enthusiasm!

Ms. Jennifer Covert - UNCW Teaching Fellow visits 10/6/2009

Wonderful meeting today from Ms. Jennifer Covert - a current Teaching Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.  She explained the Teaching Fellows program and talked about college life at UNCW.  Four seniors and seven juniors listened and learned about campus life.  It was great for our students to hear from a current college student and the many experiences that are ahead of them. 

Thank you so much for your time!

We can tell you enjoy what you do.

Meredith College representative visit 10/5/2009

Today, we had Ms. Meredith Secosky from Meredith College visit our campus. She graduated from Meredith College and now is an admissions counselor for Meredith. She met with two QGHS juniors, Leigh Philbee and Augusta Newton.  We would like to thank Ms. Secosky for given us some of her time.  She was very helpful in answering questions and giving us a picture of Meredith College.

Thank you very much!

Seniors To Do List : October

1) Try to finalize your college choices
2) Prepare Early Decision, Early Action or rolling admissions applications as soon as possible
3) Ask for counselor or teacher recommendations if you need them. Give each teacher or counselor an outline of your academic record and your extracurricular activities. For each recommendation, provide a stamped, addressed envelope and any college forms required. Try to allow for them to have at least two weeks to complete them.
4) If you're submitting essays, write final drafts and ask teachers and others to read them. If you're applying for Early Decision, finish the essays for that application now.
5) If you have not had your test scores sent to the college to which you are applying, be sure to contact the appropriate test organization to have them sent.
6) Attend college fairs

Meredith College Representative - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 @ 1:30pm

Tomorrow, Monday, October 5th at 1:30 pm, we will have Meredith Secosky from Meredith College on our campus. She will be speaking with juniors and seniors that have signed up to meet with her. To view some quick facts about Meredith College click here.

Thanks to Mr. Jost and Belmont-Abbey College

Thank you Jeffrey Jost from Belmont-Abbey College for visiting our campus Thursday, October 1, 2009. You offered our 4 juniors and 1 senior a wealth of information and advise. Also, thank you for challenging them. We hope that you will consider coming back next fall. Thanks again. Belmont-Abbey College
Sincerely,
Kevin Cuthbertson

Next SAT and ACT registration and test dates

Next dates:

Regular Registration
SAT----- October 31, 2009
ACT----- November 6, 2009

Test
SAT--- December 5, 2009
ACT--- December 12, 2009

Senior English Classes

I will be visiting the senior English classes on Wednesday, October 7th and Thursday, October 8th to discuss a few very important issues. Have your questions ready regarding applying to college, SAT,ACT, financial aid, deadlines, etc.

College Representatives This Week

Monday, October 5th - 1:30pm - Meredith College
Tuesday, October 6th - 8am - UNCW - Teaching Fellows
Wednesday, October 7th - 9:30am - Wingate University
Wednesday, October 7th - 1pm - Barton College

OK SENIORS - Let your classmates and I know your college activities

Here's what I would like for you all to do. First, tell your classmates about this blog. Secondly, post your applications that you have sent or are getting ready to send. Thirdly, post pictures or videos of your campus tours that you go on. What did you like and not like about your visits.