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CLASS OF 2015 After CHS - College, Job, Military?
COMMON QUESTIONS….
• • • • • • What am I going to do after high school?
Am I ready for college or should I get a job?
How do I pay for college?
How many times do I need to take SAT/ACT or do I need to take it at all?
How many colleges do I apply to?
Should I go into the military or take a year off?
TOPICS
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Graduate!
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Research
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College Visits
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Applications
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Financial Aid/Scholarships
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Community Service
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Senior Letter
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College Fair
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Bridge Bill
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Emails/Remind 101
WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING RIGHT NOW?
• It’s all about you! • Researching colleges (4 year or technical) that have your major • • • • Taking or retaking SAT and/or ACT • or COMPASS (technical) Begin your scholarship search Visit colleges APPLY!
COLLEGE VISITS…..
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2 college visits per student during high school
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Does not count as an absence
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Must complete permission slip before visit (preferably several days in advance with Mrs. King/Attendance)
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Must bring verification from college
COLLEGE VISITS…
• • • • College website - visitation days and tours Pick a typical day (preferably a weekday) to visit so you can get a feel for the environment. Experience the campus beyond admissions office and visit the community Take pictures to help you remember Ask about cost, programs, student life, roommates, dorms, etc….
• • • • • UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Research Universities SAT Minimums • Freshman Index = 2500 CR=430 Regional Universities • Freshman Index = 2040 State Universities • Freshman Index = 1940 State Colleges M=400 ACT Minimums 17Eng/17Math • Freshman Index = 1830 2-Year Colleges • Freshman Index = 1830 (SAT = 330 CR/310 M)
Georgia Institute of Technology 20,207 Georgia State University 30,780 Research Universities Regional Universities Georgia Southern University University of West Georgia 19,172 11,179 State Universities Albany State University 3,917 Clayton State University Fort Valley State University 6,976 2,840 Georgia Southwestern St Univ Southern Polytechnic St Univ 2,596 6,238 State Colleges Abraham Baldwin Ag College 3,132 Bainbridge State College 2,494 Dalton State College East Georgia State College 4,466 2,618 Georgia Highlands College Gordon State College South Georgia State College 5,228 3,785 2,406 Georgia Regents University University of Georgia Kennesaw State University Valdosta State University Armstrong Atlantic State Univ Columbus State University Georgia College & State Univ Savannah State University University of North Georgia ATL Metropolitan St College College of Coastal Georgia Darton State College Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Perimeter College Middle Georgia State College 8,260 33,321 23,346 11,265 6,657 7,851 6,281 4,560 14,613 2,957 2,839 5,296 9,865 21,312 7,661
Spring 2014 Enrollment University System of GA
TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
• • • GA colleges use online applications www.gacollege411.org
Common Application Application fees $20-$60+, coursework, GPA, driver’s license number, honors, awards, essays, test scores, recommendations, etc.
• • • Send your SAT/ACT scores directly from College Board or ACT Send your CHS transcript • See Mrs. Moyer or Mrs. Collins for form Résumé for letters of recommendation • Give them enough time !
FRESHMAN INDEX – FI
• FI = SAT Verbal + SAT Math + (High School GPA x 500) • FI = (GPA x 500) + (ACT x 42) + 88 • Use ACT composite score • Academic GPA on 4.0 scale
• Freshman Admission Guidelines • All students apply through the Common Application • • • • • Academic Coursework Super Duper Scoring – SAT/ACT scores Leadership and Activity Record Personal Essays Recommendations
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Deadlines
ADMISSIONS 2014-2015
• Early Action – October 15 • Notification – Early December • President’s Scholarship- October 15 • Regular Application – January 10 • Notification mid-March
Applied Accepted Enrolled 2014 Freshman Class Profile 25,880 8,560 2,800 Mid 50% SAT Mid 50%ACT Mid 50% GPA AP/Dual Enrollment classes 2050-2240 V 670-770 M 700-780 W 650-730 30-33 “A” average 6 - 11
2014-15 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition Mandatory Student Fees $8,670 $2,400 Books and Supplies $1,200 Freshman Housing Allowance Freshman Meal Plan Allowance Personal Expenses Average Loan Costs Total Per Year (2 semesters) $6,110 $4,190 $1,600 $120 $24,290
First-Year Admission Information Early Action (Deadline – October 15)
• Part 1 of application (Including activity record and self-reported grades) • • • • $60 non-refundable application fee Official high school transcript Counselor/School Evaluation Form Official SAT or ACT scores with writing assessment • Will combine best scores SAT • • • Must be sent from testing center Will not combine SAT and ACT Will take October SAT scores/will take September ACT scores Notification of decision on or before December 5th • • • • Admitted (non-binding) Denied (cannot apply again this year) Deferred (regular decision) Deferred EA applicants must complete Part II of the application and submit a Teacher Recommendation Form
Regular Decision (deadline – January 15) Any student applying regular decision needs to inform Mrs. Arnold or Mrs. Moyer before Christmas • • • Part 1 of application Part 2 of application • four short essays $60 non-refundable application fee (don’t have to repay if paid for early admission) • • • • Official high school transcript Counselor/school evaluation form Teacher recommendation form (Junior or Senior in academic area) Official SAT or ACT scores with writing assessment • Sent from testing center (not rushed)
Admissions Decisions • GPA • Rigor of Curriculum -Counselor form (most advanced courses available in each academic area) -Overall difficulty of the curriculum chosen by the student • SAT/ACT Scores
Fall 2014 Admitted Student Profile Applied Admitted Enrolled 21,260 11,650 5,285 Average GPA Average SAT (CR & M) Average SAT Writing Average ACT Average number of AP/IB courses 3.9
1390 – 1490 620 30 4 - 8
UGA HONORS PROGRAM • • • • • 10% Freshman GPA 4.03
SAT (CR+M) 1420-1500 ACT 31-33 Deadline February 1, 2015
UGA – GEORGIA RESIDENT 2014-2015 COST OF ATTENDANCE • • • • • Tuition/Fees Typical Room Typical Meal Plan 3,956 Estimated living expenses, books, supplies 2,980 Total Cost $10,836 5,290 $23,062 per year
• • • • To apply: • • • Application Application Fee $30 Transcript • • Immunization record Verification of lawful presence SAT or ACT needed for admissions (CR=330/m=310)(Eng=14/m=12) Freshman Index =1830 Exempt Learning Support needs 500Math/450 on SAT CR or 21Math/19Eng on ACT • Must make up CPC deficiencies with placement test or remedial classes Students who require 3 learning support classes are not longer admissible to 2-year schools • Approximate cost per year (tuition & fees) = $4,000
• • 2.0 GPA as Calculated by GHC within your high school curriculum Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) = 4 English, 4 Mathematics, 4 Natural Sciences, 3 Social Sciences, and 2 Foreign Languages in the same language • • No ACT/SAT needed for admissions (strongly encouraged to possibly exempt learning support) SAT/ACT needed to be accepted in to Dental Hygiene or Nursing Programs. Also, may use SAT/ACT for admissions if student doesn’t meet GPA requirement. Approximate cost per year (tuition & fees) = $3,060
• • • • • • • Freshman Index = 2120 SAT Critical Reading – 430 SAT Math – 410 ACT English – 17 ACT Math – 17 3.06 Average Academic GPA Summer Transition Program – if you do not meet the above requirement Approximate cost per year (tuition & fees, housing, meal plan) = $16,120
• • • Minimum Combined SAT of 950 • Minimums of: Critical Reading 450 - Math 450 ACT – Composite 21 • English 18 - Math 18 Academic High School Curriculum – minimum 2.5 GPA Approximate cost per year (tuition, fees, housing, meal plan) = $13, 183
• • • • 2014 Freshman Profile: SAT – 1400 (all three sections) ACT – 20 Composite GPA – 3.3 core • • • • minimum recommendations for consideration for admissions are as follows: SAT – 1350 (all three sections) ACT – 19 Composite GPA – 2.25 core Approximate cost per year (tuition & fees, housing, meal plan) = $28, 500
• • • • • • Two-year programs are available at the Cumming, Gainesville and Oconee campuses. After completing an Associate Degree program, you may transition to a Bachelor's Degree program at UNG.
• Average GPA 3.62
• ACT average 24 • SAT average 1120 SAT Critical Reading 480 SAT Math 440 ACT English 20 ACT Math 18 Freshman Index = 2750 Approximate cost per year (tuition & fees, housing, meal plan) = $12,000
• • • • • • • Most freshmen had 1100 SAT or 24 ACT with a GPA of 3.0
SAT Critical Reading 500 ACT English 22 SAT Math 500 ACT Math 22 ACT Composite of 22 GPA 3.0
Approximate cost per year (tuition & fees, housing, meal plan) = $40,530
• • • • Minimum SAT – 1010 • • Verbal – 430 Math - 400 Minimum ACT – 21 (17/17) Minimum GPA – 2.0
Eagle Incentive Program • • Summer admission (920 SAT or 20 ACT) Take 6 hrs. of core orientation course • • Maintain “C” average Admitted as a regular student in the Fall Approximate cost per year (tuition & fees, housing, meal plan) = $14,500
• • • • • SAT Verbal – 500/SAT Math – 500 ACT English – 21 ACT Math – 21 GPA 2.5
Limited Admissions • SAT Verbal & Math 450 • ACT English & Math 18 Approximate cost per year (tuition & fees, housing, meal plan) = $11,497
Liberal Arts School Average SAT = 1100-1240 Average ACT = 23 - 27 Average GPA = 3.26 - 3.37
Early Action available Approximate cost per year (tuition & fees, housing, meal plan) = $16,660
• • • • Common Application Average SAT 970 - 1190 Average ACT 21 - 27 Average GPA 3.2 - 3.7
Approximate cost per year (tuition & fees, housing, meal plan) = $17,816
• • • GPA 2.5
ACT • SAT 17 English & 17 Math • 440 Verbal & 410 Math Approximate cost per year (tuition & fees, housing, meal plan) = $15,000
• • • • • HOPE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY Students must graduate from high school with a 3.0 GPA as calculated by GSFC • Meet U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements • Be a legal resident of Georgia • • Be registered with Selective Service, if required Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the college • • Not be in default or owe a refund due on a student financial aid program Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990 Must maintain 3.0 GPA in college May regain HOPE one time Pays approximately 80% of tuition only Pays $1910 per semester at private institutions if full time
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
• • GPA includes all academic classes Grades will be stripped of weights by GSFC • • 3 points for Honors classes 5 points for AP classes • Example:
Class WtdGrade
Honors Eng 9 AP Eng 11 92 92
4.0 scale
4.0
4.0
Strip Weight New Grade
-3 89 -5 87
Grade for GSFC
3.0
3.5
• • • • • ZELL MILLER SCHOLAR PROGRAM Must graduate with an academic grade point average of at least 3.7 as calculated by GSFC Must receive a score of at least 1200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration of the SAT or an ACT score of at least 26 Last test date must be before graduation Must maintain a 3.3 GPA in college & can regain one time Pays 100% of tuition at public institutions $2110 at private institutions per semester if full time
HOPE GRANT ELIGIBILITY – TECHNICAL COLLEGES • Georgia's HOPE Grant is available to Georgia residents who are working towards a certificate or diploma in GA Technical Colleges • Full-time enrollment is not required and students are not required to graduate from high school with a specific GPA, however, they are required to have a postsecondary cumulative 2.0 GPA, at certain checkpoints, in order to maintain eligibility • Additional grants in amounts up to $500 in critical need areas: • Commercial truck driving, practical nursing, welding, and others • Zell Miller Grant – 3.5 at the end of semester – pays for 100% of tuition. Refund to you - retroactively
SAT SCORES
• • Send scores from your College Board account to College(s) • Colleges will not accept scores from CHS • Don’t miss deadlines (it takes several weeks) Colleges encourage students to send all scores. (They will only look at the highest scores)
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ACT
Four curriculum-based tests • • English Math • • Reading Science Reasoning Measure academic achievement Writing portion is optional 215 items Score Ranges 1-36 Not penalized for guessing • • English Math • • Reading Science Reasoning
FEE WAIVERS • If a student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, he/she also qualifies for a fee waiver for SAT and ACT • 2 SAT fee waivers • 2 ACT fee waivers • 4 College application fee waivers (to participating colleges)
COLLEGE FAIR • PROBE College Fair at Calhoun High School on October 9, 2014 – 5-8pm • • • • Go to www.gotocollegefairs.com
to register!
Personalized barcode that you can display on your phone (or print out copy) You choose the colleges with whom you share your information Admissions Representatives are able to scan your code and send information to you • No more filling out those info cards!
GEORGIA APPLY TO COLLEGE WEEK GACW • • • • • • Thursday, November 6 (8:15am – 12:30p.m.) All seniors are encouraged to use this opportunity to apply to the college(s) of their choice on this day CHS College & Career Center College staff on hand to assist students in the process Discuss college choices and where you want to apply with parents prior to this event Set up an account on www.gacollege411.org
SENIOR RESUME • • • • Arnold, Moyer and anyone that writes you a recommendation letter will need a copy Listing of activities, athletics, clubs, honors, awards, etc. since 9 th grade Used for nominations for scholarships and awards Used for letters of recommendations
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Start working on this now!
• • • • • • • • • • www.gacollege411.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.actstudent.org
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeconfidential.com
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search www.gcic.peachnet.edu
Institutional scholarships - check your college’s website!
Parent/student emails and posted on CHS website Local scholarships become available next spring
FINANCIAL AID
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We’re not ready for this yet……… Based on your parents’ 2014 taxes
FAFSA for the 2015-2016 school year
will open in January 2015
www.fafsa.gov
Parent meeting second semester
COMMUNITY SERVICE •
Please turn in community service hours to Mrs. Padgett
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These hours are very important for scholarship opportunities and for the college admissions process
REQUIREMENTS FOR ATHLETES •
Colleges are affiliated with associations that have their own rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements. Check websites for basic eligibility guidelines for NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE • • • • Must meet academic eligibility for Division I and II athletics Register online @ www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
High School must send transcript Must send SAT/ACT scores (code 9999) from testing center
• • • • NAIA Must register at www.playnaia.org
High school must send transcript Must have test scores sent from testing center • (code 9876) Must meet 2 of the 3 following requirements: •
Achieve a minimum of 18 on ACT or 860 on the critical reading and math portions of the SAT
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Achieve a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. The GPA is determined by the high school Graduate in the top half of your high school class
GRADUATION • • • Graduation fee of $65 • Don’t wait until spring to tell us there is a problem Graduation Date – May 29 • • •
Mandatory practices
May 28 - TBA May 29 - TBA Please DO NOT make other plans on the days of practice
• BRIDGE BILL REQUIREMENTS www.gcic.peachnet.edu
• • • Click on the bullseye to enter User name = lastnamefirstname@ccs Password = ccsxxxx!
• Go to: My Portfolio • What’s my plan after high school?
• My Next Step • Select one and save
WHILE YOU’RE ON THE GCIC WEBSITE….
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Go to: Education
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Where can I get help paying for school?
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