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Set . . . Pursue . . . Reach . . .
BHS Class of 2014
Sometimes taking the next step
can may you feel like this . . .
But no need to fear, your counselors are here
to help you set, pursue, and reach your goals!
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Agenda
Senior Review
Graduation
requirements
Planning for life after
Brookwood HS
Senior checklist
You must schedule
a Senior Review
Who? – Anyone who is planning on graduating in
December 2013, Spring or Summer 2014
When? – You need to schedule an appointment with your
counselor between September 3—October 1.
How? – Contact Mrs. Smith in A1
Why? – To complete graduation application and start
planning for college and life after high school.
Find your counselor
by your last name
A-C
D-H
I - Mo
Mp - Sh
Si - Z
9th Grade
Interventions
Ms. Medlin
Dr. Benton
Dr. Benjamin
Dr. Dehnke
Mrs. Kennedy
Dr. Ricks
Mrs. Byrd
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F
Graduation Requirements
You must have 23 credits
Those credits must generally include the following:
4 Language Arts
4 Math
4 Science
1 Health/PE
3 Social Studies (U.S. History and World History,
Economics and Political Systems)
3 Electives (Fine Art/Technology/Foreign Language)
4 additional electives
Application for Graduation
Meet with your counselor (Senior Review)
Review requirements for graduation participation
Discuss your future plans
Complete and submit a student brag form if you need a
letter of recommendation
Review your test scores and learn more about retest
options, if needed
Provide your Social Security number
If you have failed a required class,
it is your responsibility to:
Check on grades
Contact a counselor to determine options
Review School Plus options
Phoenix
Community Schools
Credit Recovery*
Review online options like
www.gwinnettonlinecampus.com
* Brookwood Community School’s Credit Recovery Program
for Fall 2013 is offering 10th grade Language Arts, second semester; Biology,
second semester; Chemistry, second semester; and Algebra I CC, second semester. The cost is
$100 and students must have made a previous grade of 60-69 for the course in order to be eligible.
The registration deadline is September 13th.
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL course requirements must be completed in order to
participate in the graduation ceremony!
SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS
Mrs. Dee Anna Bean Mrs. Susan Lockwood
(Room B27)
(Room B29)
Please see them about graduation events, such as:
• Senior Picnic
• Graduation announcements, robes, and accessories
• Graduation Ceremony
Life after Brookwood High School
Do you know what you want to do?
If the answer is no, please talk with a counselor to
learn more about your options.
If the answer is yes, please let your counselor
know during your senior review.
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
Admissions statistics from three largest
research universities in Georgia from
2012-2013
Middle 50%
Middle 50%
Core GPA:
3.7-4.05
SAT(CR+M+W):
1790-2060
ACT:
27-32
AP/IB:
4-6
Middle 50%
Core GPA:
3.2-3.7
Core GPA:
3.8-4.11
SAT(CR+M):
1030-1200
SAT:
2000-2210
ACT:
22-27
ACT:
29-33
AP/IB:
6-11
TWO-YEAR COLLEGES
Associate Degrees
Public
Private
Entrance Exams Vary
Compass
ACT or SAT
Transfer to a four-year
college
TAG Program
Two-year colleges BHS students
most frequently apply to are:
University of North Georgia,
Cumming, Gainesville, and Oconee
Public, liberal arts college/university
Two-year programs at the abovementioned locations. At the
completion of the associate program,
a student may transition into a
bachelor’s degree program within the
University of North Georgia.
Rolling Admissions, Selection based
on SAT/ACT scores and high school
performance
Enrollment: 8,000 (for two-year
programs)
*Now requires two years of the same F.L.
Colleges may work with you on a case-by-case basis regarding
the F.L. requirements. Contact the college admissions office for
further questions.
Georgia Perimeter College*
Public, liberal arts college
Rolling Admissions, 2.0 or higher and
SAT/ACT/Compass
Enrollment: 23,000
As a GPC student and Transfer
Admission Guarantee (TAG)
program, a student can complete
their core courses or earn an
associate degree and transfer to their
choice of more than 36 four-year
schools in Georgia and beyond—
guaranteed.
*Now requires two years of the same F.L.
TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Programs
Degree
Certificate or Diploma
Compass Exam for Degree Program
No SAT/ACT
Gwinnett Technical College offers more than 50 programs of study that a
student can finish in two years or less.
MILITARY
Opportunities
Training
Education
Travel
Policies/Expectations/Commitment
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Battery (ASVAB)—September 12 or
Spring 2014,
sign up in A1.
Scholarships
Must be a high school graduate,
no GED
ENTERING THE WORK FORCE
IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
CAREER INFORMATION
www.gacollege411.org
www.careercruising.com
College and Career Room
DVD Library
Books
Dictionary of
Occupational Titles
Occupational Outlook
Handbook
College Planning
The College Application Process
The Application
Application Fees
Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
College Visits
Financial Planning
HOW MANY?
“Dream School”
Likely—a pretty good chance of getting in
Safety—a sure thing for admission and cost
1 to 2 schools in each category
THE APPLICATION
Sources
College Admissions Office
College web site
BHS College and Career Room
www.gacollege411.org
When
“the early bird….?”
Deadlines
Applying Early?
Early decision and early action plans allow you to apply early (usually by
October or November) and get an admissions decision December or January.
Early Decision versus Early Action
Early decision plans are binding. A student who is accepted as an ED
applicant must attend the college.
Early action plans are similar but are not binding, which means
students receive an early response but do not have to commit to the
college until the normal reply date of May 1.
Please check the policies of the individual colleges/universities you are
applying to if you are applying early.
College and Career Specialist
Mrs. Donna Varzaly
Transcripts
Provides requests for
recommendations to
counselors
Great resource for
scholarships – Check the
Senior Bulletin
Fee waivers -(SAT/ACT/
college application, if
qualified)
www.gacollege411.org
“OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT”
OUT OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Request “paper” transcript from Counseling Office –
College and Career Room
$5.00 cost
Student must stamp, address, and mail sealed
envelope.
GEORGIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ONLY
FREE Online through www.gacollege411.org
Mid-Year and Final
Will send paper copy for Final Transcript ($5.00)
To learn how to request and request your transcript via GAcollege411, go to
https://secure.gacollege411.org/College_Planning/Applications_and_Transcripts/_default.aspx
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS/TESTS
S.A.T. I (reasoning tests)
A.C.T.
S.A.T. II (subject area tests)
T.O.E.F.L.
ASSET/COMPASS
Most public two-year colleges and technical
schools in Georgia (UNG requires SAT/ACT)
Armed Services Vocational Battery Aptitude
(ASVAB)
TEST PREP RESOURCES
www.gacollege411.org
Core classes at Brookwood High School
Brookwood Community School
Commercial organizations
Tutor list
Media Center
College and Career Room
Free online resources
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are written only
when requested
Find the Student/Parent Brag forms online
at www.brookwoodcounseling.com
Complete the forms and bring them to Mrs.
Varzaly in the College and Career Room.
Plan ahead – Allow two weeks for your
counselor to complete your letter of
recommendation
Your part of the application is expected to
be completed beforehand.
Please be polite when requesting a letter of
recommendation
College Visits
Visit during regular session
Pre-arranged absences
Better in the fall (exam exemptions)
List of questions to ask
Contact the college to set up
THE LETTER OR EMAIL ARRIVES. . . .
ACCEPTED! (Hooray)
Send deposits
May 1, 2014 deadline
Celebrate
Wait-listed
Don’t panic
Evaluate back-up plan
Denied—
It’ll be okay
Go to back-up plan
FINANCIAL PLANNING
College Financial Aid
Office
Georgia Student Finance
Commission
Forms
F.A.F.S.A.
GA. Tuition
Equalization Grant
GSFAppS (HOPE)
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
Scholarships
Academic
Special talents
Special circumstances
Grants
Generally don’t require repayment
Based on financial need
Federal Pell Grant Program
Loans
Subsidized, unsubsidized, and private
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(F.A.F.S.A.)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
English and Español version
First Step in Financial Planning
Need parent(s) tax returns (Form 1040)
The parent/guardian that claims the student as a
dependent.
The F.A.F.S.A. determines a student’s eligibility for
grants and loans
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Register with www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Send a transcript
S.A.T./A.C.T. scores must be sent directly from the
testing service
Calculate core average according to NCAA requirements
Please review NCAA policies and procedures
Hope Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholars
To qualify for the HOPE Scholarship, a student must:
Earn a minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average in all
academic classes (e.g., Language Arts, Math, Science, Social
Studies, and Foreign Language)
Must meet Georgia residency requirements and be a U.S.
citizen or an eligible non-citizen
To qualify for the Zell Miller scholarship, a student must:
Meet all of the requirements above
Must be their high school’s valedictorian or salutatorian, OR
earn a 3.7 high school GPA or higher and post, in one sitting,
an SAT combined score of 1200 or higher in math and reading
or an ACT score of 26 or higher.
HOPE CALCULATIONS
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
Advanced Placement Classes
10 pts. Subtracted
.5 added
The Georgia Student Finance Commission calculates HOPE averages based on transcript information. GCPS does not calculate HOPE
averages and does no have access to the state’s calculations. Please check GAcollege411 for your “HOPE” GPA.
HOPE GRANT
No minimum average required
Applicable at technical colleges for diploma and
certificate programs
Ready, Set, Go!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Schedule your Senior Review (counselor and student)
Complete an application for graduation with your
counselor
Refresh your www.gacollege411.org account
Complete and submit brag forms to Mrs. Varzaly in the
College and Career Room, if letter of recommendation
is needed
Make sure you understand and have reviewed the
application requirements for college/military
Know application deadlines
Ready, Set, Go!, continued
7. Schedule tests (e.g., SAT/Subject/ACT/Compass/ASVAB)
8. Research scholarships and track scholarship
opportunities (some scholarships can be found in your
bi-weekly Senior Bulletin)
9. Fill out FAFSA (anytime after your parents have tax
information)
10. Attend Financial Aid Night, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.
11. Request your final transcript
HELPFUL WEB SITES
Brookwood HS Counseling Department
www.brookwoodcounseling.com
Brookwood High School
www.brookwoodhighschool.net
College Board/S.A.T.
www.sat.collegeboard.com
A.C.T.
www.ACTstudent.org
Commons Application:
www.commonapp.org
HELPFUL WEB SITES, CONT’D
Online applications for colleges in Georgia and much
more
www.gacollege411.org
Georgia Student Finance Commission (H.O.P.E.)
www.gsfc.org
Free application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Sources of Information from
BHS Counseling Department
BHS Counseling Dept. website at
www.brookwoodcounseling.com
Senior Bulletin
http://www.brookwoodcounseling.com/senior-bulletin.html
BHS Counseling Dept. on Facebook
The Tack Room
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SET, PURSUE, and REACH YOUR GOALS!
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