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Presented by Shelia R. Jackson Senior Activities Counselor
Guidance Department Staff
Mrs. “Missy” Ford,
Head Counselor
Mr. Rod Fludd, A-E
(9 th Grade Activities Counselor)
Dr. Ken Cooke, F-K
(10 th Grade Activities Counselor)
Mrs. Shelia R. Jackson, L-R
(12 th Grade Activities Counselor)
Mrs. Willene Freeman, S-Z
(11 th Grade Activities Counselor)
Dr. Aubain-Roebuck,
Graduation Coach
Mrs. Juanita Lumpkin,
Professional Assistant
Mrs. Sandra Brown-Allen,
Registrar
GUIDANCE PROCEDURES
Request for transcripts - 48 hour notice (Lumpkin) Letter of Recommendation - 5 days/ Resume’ (Counselor) Scholarships – 5 days (Counselor) College Admissions – Students mail Documents from Permanent Record (Brown-Allen)
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2012 and Beyond Core Area English Mathematics # of Units Required 4 Units 4 Units Science Social Studies 4 Units 3 Units Health and PE World Language/Fine Arts/Career Tech* 3 Units General Electives 1 Units 4 Units Total Units: 23 Units *Note any combination of World Language, Fine Arts, and/or Career Technology satisfies the 3 units required for a High School Diploma; however, in general, colleges require a minimum of 2 consecutive years of the same World Language.
Alternatives to Earning Credits
PLATO (12th Graders Only) FULTON VIRTUAL ($250 per 1/2 credit) GEORGIA VIRTUAL ($300 per 1/2 credit) SUMMER SCHOOL ($225 per 1/2 credit) McClarin HS (alternative program) Any other options MUST be approved by the Fulton County Curriculum Department. See counselor to complete the Off Campus Course Request Form.
POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS
Colleges/Universities 4 Year 2 Year/Junior Technical Military Employment Apprenticeship
What colleges consider for admission:
Grade Point Average (GPA) Rigor of Curriculum (High School course selections) SAT/ACT scores (You are responsible for having the Official test scores sent. Westlake cannot send scores) Leadership/Extracurricular Activities/Community Service Class rank Essays Letters of Recommendation
Things to consider when choosing a college:
Location Admission difficulty Cost Majors Offered Program Prestige Availability of financial aid Activities available
Narrow down your college selection
Preliminary College Search ( www.collegeboard.com
) After preliminary research, choose schools that fall into 3 different categories “Reach Schools” “Target Schools” “Back up Schools” There is no limit to how many schools to which you may apply, but people typically choose 3-6
Research your college selections
Visit your prospective college
Pre-approved absence for college visitation should be requested three days prior to absence Request must be made in writing from parent/guardian for approval by the student’s administrator Can request six days of pre-arranged absences per year Attend college visits at Westlake (Sign up in advance in the Counseling Center with Mrs. Lumpkin)
Attend local college receptions Attend college Fairs
Scheduled College Visits at Westlake
Philander Smith – September 15th Howard University – September 16th Tuskegee – September 19th University of California – September 23rd Florida A & M – October 5th Valdosta State – October 13th Georgia Southern – October 2 University of Alabama – November 15th
College Application Process
Identify Important Information Admissions deadlines (mindful of holidays) Application checklist (in handout) GACollege411 (www.GAcollege411.org) Early vs. Regular decision (early action vs. early decision)
Types of Admission Decisions
Regular Decision Early Action
Invite early applications Receives notice of admission early If accepted, student is not obligated to attend
Early Decision
Early determination of admissibility Receives notice of admission early If accepted, student
IS
obligated to attend If accepted, student must withdraw all other applications
Senior Year Responsibilities
Keep your grades up Make up any failed courses Take advantage of help from teachers & tutors Pass all 5 sections of the GHSGT or Corresponding EOCT GHSGT-for new seniors & re-tests is September 12th & 13th Writing-September 27th
Subjects Math Score Composite Penalties Score
SAT vs ACT
SAT
Critical Reading Writing Writing (required) Arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and algebra II 1/3 Math 1/3 Reading 1/3 Writing
ACT
English Math Reading Science Writing (optional) Arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and trigonometry ¼ English ¼ Math ¼ Reading ¼ Science (analysis, knowledge, problem solving) No penalty for wrong answers Typically ¼ point deducted for wrong answers 600 – 2400 0 -12 for Essay 1 -36
SAT II: Subject Tests
Some highly selective four-year colleges require
Subject specific
designed to measure knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge in specific subject areas.
Tests are given in American History, European History, Biology EM, Chemistry, Physics, English Composition, English Literature, Mathematics Level IC, Mathematics Level IIC, French, German, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and ELPT (English Language Proficiency Test).
Colleges use the Subject Tests for admissions, course placements, or both
Contact schools to see if needed
Upcoming Test Dates
Test Date October 1 November 5 December 3 January 28 March 10 May 5 June 4
SAT
Registration Deadline September 9 October 7 November 8 December 30 February 10 April 6 May 8 SAT I TEST FEE: $49.00
SAT II TEST FEE: $22.00
www.collegeboard.org
ACT
Test Date September 10 Registration Deadline August 12 October 22 September 16 December 10 November 4 February 11 April 14 June 9 January 13 March 9 May 4 TEST FEE: $34.00
ACT TEST + Writing FEE: $49.50
www.actstudents.org
SCHOOL CODE/ FEE WAIVERS
School Code 110-258 Must meet requirement guidelines set by SAT/ ACT = Free/ Reduced Lunch or Receiving Government assistance.
Financial Aid
Options available to help finance a college education
Four Types:
Grants
(need-based money) and
Gifts
(merit-based monies). Grants and gift monies do not have to be repaid. Some schools term these “scholarship.”
College Work Study
allows students to work either on or near campus in a job arranged by the Financial Aid Office.
Loans,
which usually have low interest rates, must be repaid
Federal and/or State Loans
must be repaid as stipulated.
Application Process for Need-Based Financial Aid: To qualify for financial aid, complete one or both of these forms:
FAFSA:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the application all students must file to be considered for the Title IV aid and the HOPE Scholarship. All families desiring financial aid should complete this form. Aid begins with the FAFSA. The FAFSA is to be completed, signed, and mailed on or after January 1 of the student’s senior year. This form should be completed and mailed before February 15.
CSS PROFILE:
required.
This is a form required by many private colleges. Ask the college if it is
Funding Your Education www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA ON THE WEB
The PIN
an electronic access code number that serves as your identifier.
The PIN (Personal Identification Number) is
Get a PIN
If this is your first time filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and you haven't applied for a PIN (Personal Identification Number), 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.
Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program
HOPE Scholarship (Pays
lottery revenue
90% of Tuition)
Meet the requirements for graduation and earn a 3.0 GPA in “state core” courses. Award adjusted annually based on
Zell Miller Scholarship (Pays 100% of Tuition)
GPA of 3.7 or higher and a score of at least 1200 on
combined Critical Reading Score and Math Score on
the SAT or have received a score of at least 26 on the ACT. Full tuition or full private HOPE award.
The GPA FOR HOPE
The GPA for HOPE will be determined by averaging ALL core curriculum coursework (English, Math, Science, Social Science, and World Language), including failing grades on a 4.0 scale (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0).
GA College 411 website http://gacollege411.com
All honors points are removed before the calculation AP courses receive HOPE value point . Please note: A 2.99 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE.
All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
HOPE Scholarship
Students with missing or invalid Social Security Numbers will have their HOPE scholarship award delayed. If you used a nickname instead of your legal name at the time you enrolled in the Fulton County School system, your HOPE scholarship award will be delayed. All young men are required to register with the Selective Service no later than 30 days of their 18th birthday. HOPE eligibility will be delayed until this requirement is met. Men can register as early as 17 ½. Register at www.sss.gov
.
NCAA Clearinghouse
If your student is planning on participating in Intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution, student must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at
www.eligibilitycenter.org
SAT / ACT Scores must be sent directly to the Eligibility center from Testing Agency.
PLATO courses are NOT accepted by NCAA.
Scholarships
RESEARCH
scholarship opportunities Senior Newsletter College and Career Center Web Sites www.fastweb.com
http://gacollege411.com
www.scholarships.com
www.fastaid.com
www.finaid.org
September Issue of Ebony Magazine Call the Financial Aid Office at Individual Schools
Advice
Let your student take ownership of the process Do not wait until the last minute to apply to college.
May 3rd – Decision Day (required to tell college of your decision) Just say no to senioritis Rescinding admission and scholarship offers
Failing grades second semester Schedule changes (rigorous to less rigorous)
If the student changes his or her schedule, he or she must notify the Office of Undergraduate Admissions immediately in writing.