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YOUR COUNSELOR
Mrs. Megan Thrasher (A-G) Dr. Kelly Parker Lead (H-O)
10th-12th Grade 10th-12th Grade
Mrs. Tracy Edwards (P-Z)
10th-12th Grade Mrs. LaTonya Hawkins
(9TH GRADE)
Ms. Dee Maxwell (Graduation Coach)
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
♦ 4 LA
♦ 4 Math
♦ 4 Science
♦ 1 Health/PE
♦ 4 Social Science (U.S. History and World History,
Economics and Government)
♦ 3 Electives (Fine Art/CTAE/Foreign Language)
♦ 3 Additional Electives
♦ Writing Portion of the GHSGT
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
• Georgia colleges
• Must have initial 3.0 GPA & maintain 3.0 GPA
• Pays only a portion of tuition
• Book fee allowance has been eliminated.
• Must complete FAFSA
GA Student Finance Commission
Calculates HOPE Eligibility
www. gacollege411.org
SCHOLARSHIPS/ COLLEGE
ACCEPTANCE
SCHOLARSHIPS
• AHS Website Updates
• Scholarship Bulletin Board
• Senior Survival Guide
• Other (churches/businesses, etc.)
ACCEPTANCE LETTERS
• Scholarships/Military/College
• Submit copies of acceptance letters to your
Counselor
GA APPLY TO COLLEGE
DAY
November 20th
Seniors will receive hands on assistance as they
apply to college using gacollege411.
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
• Bachelor’s Degrees
• Public Colleges/Universities
• Private Colleges/Universities
• Admissions Requirements
– SAT and/or ACT for entrance
exam
– May require letters of
recommendation
– **2 years of same foreign
language.
TWO-YEAR COLLEGES
Associate Degrees
Public
Private
Entrance Exams Vary
• Compass
• ACT or SAT
Transfer to a four-year college
• TAG Program *some two-year colleges now require two years of the
same F.L. Contact the colleges for specific
information.
CREDIT CONCERNS
AHS CREDIT RECOVERY/ GRAD POINT
• Can be done as initial credit or credit recovery
• 3rd period or outside of school during own time
• online
OUTSIDE CREDIT RECOVERY
• Alpha Omega, Covington Academy, Faith Academy
Not for Initial Credit for Core (Math/Eng./Sci./SS)
• Must have Failed Class
• Electives only for Initial Credit
TRANSCRIPTS HOW DO I OBTAIN MY TRANSCRIPT:
FOR ALL COLLEGES THAT ARE LOCATED IN GEORGIA, YOU WILL USE YOUR SAME GA
COLLEGE 411 ACCOUNT. WITH EXCEPTION OF ART INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA, CLARK
ATLANTA, SPELMAN COLLEGE AND LAGRANGE COLLEGE, WHICH YOU WILL NEED TO
SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM.
FOR COLLEGES LOCATED OUTSIDE OF GEORGIA, ART INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA, CLARK
ATLANTA, SPELMAN COLLEGE, LAGRANGE COLLEGE AND ANY SCHOLARSHIPS - YOU
WILL NEED TO COMPLETE A TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM. FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN
THE GUIDANCE OFFICE (BRIGHT PINK). TRANSCRIPTS ARE COMPLETED ON TUESDAYS
AND THURSDAYS. YOU MAY PICK THOSE UP (IF PREFERRED) IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
ONCE IT IS COMPLETED.
COLLEGE ATHLETES?
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
• What is the NCAA clearinghouse and who needs to
register? • website www.ncaaclearinghouse.com
• After registration is complete
Taking credit recovery?: Check with NCAA and
your counselor for approval.
ASVAB TEST
• ASVAB November 4th • Purpose
– Determine interests and abilities --- occupations
• What is covered?
– English, math, science, mechanical, electronics,
auto body
MILITARY
Opportunities
– Training
– Education
– Travel
Policies/Expectations/Commitment
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
(ASVAB)—October 2 or Spring 2014, sign up
counseling office.
Scholarships
Must be a high school graduate,
no GED
SAT vs. ACT SAT
• Aptitude-Reasoning Type of test
• Critical Reading, Math, Writing
What it covers
• Multiple Choice, Essay, Sentence Completion
Types of questions
• 200-800 on each section Range of scores
• about 1500 National Average
ACT
• Curriculum
Type of test
• English, Math, Science, Reading, Writing (optional)
What it covers
• Multiple Choice, Essay Types of questions
• 1-36 on each section Range of scores
• 21 or 22 National Average
SELECTING COLLEGES
Look for schools that support your child’s goals and personality well (e.g. individual needs, values, interests)
Develop a balanced college list; apply broadly:
Couple of “safe bets”
Couple of “long shots”
Mostly “targets” (50/50 chance of admission)
Track a college’s Acceptance Rate, and Mid-50% range of test scores and GPAs of the accepted students to your own child’s academic profile.
Early Action vs. Early Decision
• Early decision means you to apply early (usually
in November) and get an admission decision from
the college well in advance of the usual notification
date. IT IS BINDING!!!!
• Early action plans are not binding. It means you do
NOT have to commit to a college to which you've
applied for early action. Under these plans, you
may apply to other colleges. Usually, you can let
the college know of your decision in the late spring
or whenever you've decided.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
• Register to take the October SAT/ACT
• Select colleges & attend college fairs
• Begin to complete application packets
– College Essay
– Resume
– Letters of Recommendation
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
• Take the SAT/ACT
• Attend Senior Evaluation Conference with
Counselor
• Complete applications
– request letters of recommendation – 10-day notice
• Submit scholarship applications
• College visits
• Submit college applications (Thanksgiving)
DECEMBER/JANUARY
ATTEND FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
JANUARY
2015
@ NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL
TAKE SAT/ACT ONE LAST TIME, IF NECESSARY
COMPLETE FAFSA APPLICATION
FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL/M
AY
DON’T GET SENIORITIS!!!!!!!!!!
• Failing will affect your G.P.A.
• Failing will affect your scholarship/s
• Failing may affect your admission/s
• Failing may affect GRADUATION!
Make informed decisions and notify colleges (send deposits)
GRADUATE!!