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JUNIOR ADVISEMENT
Information for Juniors and Their Parents
Topics for Discussion
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Counselors
Graduation Requirements
Credits and Honor Points
Numeric Average
Senior Schedule
AP
Dual Enrollment
Move on When Ready
Credits and Honor Points
GHSGT and PSAT
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College Admission Standards
GPA
Researching colleges
Narrowing List of Colleges
Honor Code
SAT/ACT
Scholarships/Financial Aid
HOPE
NCAA
Junior Status Meeting
Northview High School – Counselors
Students are assigned to counselors according to their last name:
Counselor
Student Caseload
Samiah Garcia
(A – Co)
Jamie D. Brown
(Cr – Hu)
Andrew Alhadeff
(Hw-Lim)
Renee Ferrerio, Dept Chair
(Lim – O)
Allison Leja
(P- Sn)
Steve Creel
(So – Z)
Graduation Requirements
Requirements
Credits
Language Arts
4
Mathematics
4
Social Studies
3
Science
4
Health/Personal Fitness
1
W Lang and/or Fine Art and/or CTAE
3
Electives
4
Students planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university
must take a minimum of two units of the same world language.
Math
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In order to graduate a student must take
and pass the following four on-level math
classes
1: Integrated Advanced Algebra
2: GPS Geometry
3: GPS Advanced Algebra
4: GPS Pre Calculus
Math
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OR the student must take and pass the
following four Accelerated Math classes:
1. Accelerated Integrated Advanced
Algebra Honors
2. GPS Accelerated Geometry Honors
3. GPS Accelerated Pre Calculus Honors
4. AP Calculus AB/BC or AP Statistics
…If you are in Accelerated Math, you will
need to take AP Calc AB/BC or Statistics to
graduate.
Credits and Honor Points
Credits
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How many credits are required to be in the 12th grade?
17 credits earned by the start of the 2013/2014 school year
If a student does not have 17 credits then the student is placed
in an 11th grade homeroom and cannot attend any senior
activities.
Student can be promoted to 12th grade when proper credit is
earned.
Honor Points
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Which courses receive honor points?
7 additional points are added at the end of each
semester to passing grades in honors, AP, and joint
enrollment / college courses.
Numeric Average
Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding up all grades in
classes and dividing by the total number of classes taken. The
numeric average is on a 100 point scale i.e. 87 out of 100
All grades included in this calculation – failed grades, summer grades,
online grades…
Fulton County adds 7 points to the final passing grade for each
Honors, AP, and college course taken; shown on transcript
Sample Senior Schedule
•Students should take 4-5 academic courses per semester
•Research classes carefully
•Be aware of the schedule change policy (announced when scheduling begins for 13/14)
Semester
Semester
English
English
Math
Math
Economics
Elective
World Language or another elective
World Language or another elective
Science
Science
Elective
Elective
Advanced Placement - AP
AP Night – Thursday, January 24, 2013, 6:30 pm, NHS Theater
MANDATORY MEETING IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO TAKE AN AP
CLASS NEXT YEAR
More information to follow…
Move on
on When
When Ready
Ready – MOWR/ACCEL
Move
MOWR/ACEEL
An opportunity for students to attend a postsecondary institution full-time
(MOWR) or part-time (ACCEL)during their junior and/or senior year of high
school
Students will receive high school credit and college credit simultaneously
while attending college classes on the college campus fulltime.
-Tuition is paid through local system
funds
- Students can live on campus or commute but are responsible for
these expenses
- All high school End of Course Tests and Georgia High School
Graduation Testing requirements must be met
-Any student interested must notify their counselor early in Spring
Semester. Deadline for applications to be submitted to college and
paperwork with counselor to be completed is March 30th, regardless of
colleges deadline. Deadline for application to college to be complete is
May 1st.
Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT)
End of Course Test (EOCT)/Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT)
For each subject, students may either pass the GHSGT content area or substitute a passing score on one of
the two EOCTs offered in each subject.
ECOT is 15% of the grade so after it is averaged in, the grade must be 70 or above to receive credit for the
course.
All students must pass the GHSWT.
MATH
Algebra 1
Geometry
SOCIAL STUDIES
U.S. History
Economics
Feb. 27 Writing
March 18- Eng/Lang
March 19- Math
March 20- Science
March 21- Social Studies
March 22- Makeup Exams
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
SCIENCE
Ninth Grade Literature and Composition Biology
American Literature and Composition
Physical Science
College Admission Standards
GPA – Typically average in academic core on a 4.0 scale (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and
World Language)
Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of
your courses throughout high school, including your senior year. We highly recommend seniors
take a minimum of 4 academics each semester- for highly selective colleges, a minimum of 5 each
semester.
Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)
Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted average
Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in clubs, service and sports can be
particularly important to competitive colleges
College Application Essays – Required essays on the college application are important because they
demonstrate your writing ability and give the college more information about you. Please seek
advice when writing an essay and make sure to proofread for errors
Letters of Recommendation – Request teacher recommendation two weeks before needed and
counselor recommendation at least two weeks prior to the school’s deadline
Resumes – Contains academic info., honors & awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer
experience, etc.
Interviews
A Word on Grade Point Average (GPA)
High School GPA is calculated by the postsecondary institution not
the high school (Fulton County does not calculate)
College GPA is different than the Fulton County Numeric Average
Student should contact college to find how they calculate GPA
Most colleges use this scale: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0
Most colleges only consider academic courses (Language Arts, Math, Science,
Social Studies, Foreign Language)
Some colleges may give additional points for Honors, AP, and College courses
Some colleges may take off the additional 7 points added for Honors, AP and
college courses
Research Colleges
Use the Internet
GAcollege411 www.gacollege411.org
Georgia Career Information Service (GCIS) www.gcic.peachnet.edu
User ID: nviewhs Password: gcis1890
www.collegeboard.com
Visit college websites and note admission requirements and deadlines Research admission requirements,
e.g., The University of South Carolina requires 1.0 unit of fine art.
Visit with College Representatives at Northview High School
Pre-register in the Counseling Office by signing a list and receiving a permission slip 24 hours in advance
Visit College Campuses
Request up to 6 days of pre approved absences
Start visits junior year and complete them by early fall of your senior year
Use the College Career Room to research colleges and scholarships
We encourage students to visit during their lunch period.
Attend College Fairs
-NACAC Atlanta National College Fair
GA International Convention Center
February 13th
12 pm – 4 pm
Focus / Target Your List
Narrow your list of colleges – balance is key
View the school profiles, and compare the admissions data to your own academic record and test scores.
- Dream/Reach school (less than 30% chance of admission)
- Your Academic Record/Test scores are below average
- For highly selective schools, your scores may meet or be above avg
- Good Fit/Target school (30%-60% chance of admission)
- Your Academic Record/Test Scores are in line with average
- Safety school (greater than 60% chance of admission)
- Your Academic Record/Test Scores are above average
- You need one at least one safety school
- Highly selective school should never be considered safety
- Close to home (more affordable)
- Consider location and the cost of traveling home
Apply to schools that are a good match for your personality, interests, and career goals
Honor Code and Discipline
If a college or scholarship program inquires about honor code violations
or discipline, we are obligated to report this information.
Also, inquiries on a student's integrity may also be affected if the student
has a documented out of school suspension or honor code violation.
Acceptance to college is provisional and the colleges hold all of the
rights.
Colleges reserve the right to rescind admission or put you on immediate
probation.
College Entrance Exams
SAT I
College admission test that measures students’ mathematical ability, critical reading
knowledge, and writing skill.
SAT Subject Tests
One-hour tests offered in subjects such as English, foreign language, science, history, and
mathematics.
American College Testing Program (ACT)
College admission test which measures aptitude and skill in English, math, reading,
natural sciences, and writing.
Test Registration
SAT
ACT
High School Code
www.collegeboard.com
www.act.org
111148
It is recommended students take the SAT and/or ACT at least twice during junior year
and once at the beginning of their senior year
SAT Versus ACT
Type of Test
SAT
ACT
Test of critical thinking
and problem solving
Content-based test
Test Dates
November 3
December 1
January 26
March 9
May 4
June 1
Score
600 to 2400
1 to 36
Penalty for wrong
answers
Yes
No
Structure
Critical Reading
Math (through Algebra 2)
Writing
December 8
February 9
April 13
June 8
English
Math (through trigonometry)
Reading
Science Reasoning
Writing (Optional)
Scholarships/Financial Aid
- All Scholarships that we become aware of will be posted to the NHS Counseling
website. Student should check this resource frequently.
- Research scholarships on the internet
www.scholarships.com
www.fastweb.com
www.gacollege411.org
www.gsfc.com
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Contact colleges directly about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Colleges award many renewable scholarships. Ask about criteria, procedures
and deadlines
A great site to learn about types of Financial Aid, who is eligible, FAFSA and
more is: http://studentaid.ed.gov/
- Financial Aid Night at Northview High hosted by the Georgia Student Finance
Commission and a local Expert on Financial Aid, Joni Towles. A representative will
be at Northview on January 17, 2013 at 6:30pm in the NHS Auditorium to outline
the FAFSA form and review HOPE scholarship information. This meeting is for
senior parents but junior parents are welcome. Junior students will meet with Ms.
Towles during the day on the 17th
HOPE GPA
A 3.0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework, including failing
grades, on a 4.0 scale
Core Courses
English
Math
Science
Social Science
World Language
Conversion
A
90 to 100
4.0 Points
B
80 to 89
3.0 Points
C
70 to 79
2.0 Points
F
0 to 69
0 Points
Honors points are removed and a 0.50 weighting is added back in for AP
courses only, not to exceed 4.0
Middle school credit is not calculated in the HOPE GPA
All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission
Counselors are not responsible for calculating the HOPE GPA
A 2.99 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE
HOPE Scholarship
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Basic eligibility requirements:
Students graduating under the single diploma type must have a 3.0
GPA as calculated by GSFC.
The GPA calculation is the same calculation that was mandated in
the HOPE changes in 2004.
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college to maintain the HOPE
Scholarship.
If a student falls below a 3.0 GPA in college, they may only regain
the HOPE Scholarship one time.
A student that does not graduate from high school as a HOPE
Scholar, can earn a 3.0 GPA in college and enter the HOPE
Scholarship program at the 30, 60 or 90 semester hour check point
or equivalent quarter hour check point.
The HOPE Scholarship will not pay for remedial or developmental
courses.
HOPE Scholarship
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The HOPE Scholarship will pay:
At an eligible postsecondary institution, a percentage
amount of the standard tuition charges from the
previous year.
At an eligible private postsecondary institution, a
percentage amount of the HOPE award for private
colleges.
Award Amounts:
Payment amount for private & public colleges and
universities can be located on GAcollege411.org on the
HOPE Program Changes page
Zell Miller Scholarship
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Major premise of the program is that a student
must meet all the requirements to be eligible for
the HOPE Scholarship, plus:
Graduate from an eligible high school with a
grade point average of at least a 3.7 as
calculated by GSFC and having received a score
of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score
and math score on a single administration of the
SAT or an ACT score of at least 26; or
Graduated from an eligible high school as the
valedictorian or salutatorian
Zell Miller Scholar Program
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A student must maintain a 3.3 grade point
average in college to maintain the Zell
Miller Scholar program.
If a student loses eligibility for the Zell
Miller Scholar program for any reason,
they may regain that eligibility one time.
They remain eligible for the HOPE
Scholarship provided the student’s GPA is
still a 3.0 or above.
HOPE
Apply for the HOPE
Apply for the HOPE – Complete FAFSA starting January, 2013 senior year:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - www.fafsa.ed.gov
or
Georgia Student Financial Aid Application System (GSFAPPS) - www.GAcollege411.org
View your HOPE average
Go to www.gacollege411.org and login to your account.
For Additional Information on HOPE
Contact Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
770-724-9000 or www.gsfc.org
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Program changes are available on the www.gacollege411.org website
NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
• If you are planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II
institution you must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
• Access the registration materials by visiting the NCAA website
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent to NCAA
• Students and parents are responsible for determining
NCAA eligibility to Division I and Division II schools
• Counselor’s are neither responsible nor allowed
to determine eligibility
Be aware that the NCAA may or may not approve courses taken through a
non-traditional format such as online, distance learning, correspondence,
credit recovery, etc.
Counselors are not responsible for researching or advising NCAA policies. It is
up to the student and family to investigate NCAA regulations as they pertain
to non-traditional courses
Freshman Profile
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UGA
Middle 50% GPA 3.73-4.03
Middle 50% SAT 1790-2040
Middle 50% ACT 27-31
Avg AP courses 4-8
GA State
Middle 50% GPA 3.2-3.7
Middle 50% SAT 1030-1200
Middle 50% ACT 22-27
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Ga Southern
Average GPA 3.2
Middle 50% SAT 1040-1160
Middle 50% ACT 21-24
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GA. Tech.
Middle 50% GPA 3.77-4.08
Middle 50% SAT 1960-2160
Middle 50% ACT 28-32
Avg AP courses 7.31
Georgia Perimeter College
Min Critical Reading SAT 480
Min ACT English 20
Min Math SAT 440
Min ACT Math 18
No deficiencies allowed in Math
or English
SAT or ACT not required, Compass
test instead
Gwinnett Technical College
Graduate from High School
Submit SAT/ACT scores or take
Compass test
A Word on College Applications
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Senior Advisement will take place in August of 2013. At Senior Advisement,
students will be instructed on policies and procedures for requesting
transcripts, evaluations, and letters of recommendation for colleges and
scholarships from the counseling office and your teachers.
The first available date to make requests out of counseling is typically the
Tuesday after Labor Day.
The counseling office requires a three week (15 business day) window prior
to any stated college/scholarship deadline to process requests
Transcript and evaluation requests will not be processed earlier than this
date because class rank and numeric averages will not be ready until this
date or later.
The date for updating class rank, numeric averages and uploading updated
senior transcripts into GACollege411 is set by Fulton County Schools and
The Georgia Student Finance Commission and the local school has no
control over this.
Summer requests for evaluations and recommendations will not be honored
as counselors are off contract in the summer and transcripts and class rank
have not been updated
NACAC Ethics
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The NACAC (National Association of
College Admissions Standards) Statement
of Principles of Good Practice Mandatory
Practices states that…
Postsecondary institutions will not establish any
application deadlines for first-year candidates for
fall admission prior to October 15 and will give
equal consideration to all applications received by
that date
What does this mean??
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If a college encourages or pressures you
to apply during the summer, they are
breaking NACAC ethical guidelines. No
college will penalize you for waiting until
the October 15th deadline!!
Therefore…waiting until our determined
date after Labor Day will give you plenty
of time to get your applications in to us
and our evaluations, recommendations
and transcripts in to the colleges of your
choice.
Can I start my college applications
in the summer?
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As soon as a college posts their 2014/2015 student
applications online, you may begin working on the college
application. This typically occurs in August.
Be sure that if you start your applications early, you
understand that in order for the counselor to write a
confidential letter of recommendation or evaluation, you must
WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS to view the application. If you chose
not to waiver your rights, only grade and course information
will be sent.
You may also request SAT/ACT scores to be sent to colleges
You must wait until our date after Labor Day to request
transcripts, evaluations and letters of recommendation
Junior Status Meeting- Purpose…
Students meet individually with their counselor to discuss
Graduation Requirements
12th grade classes
Post Secondary Plans
Please do not be concerned if your student does not receive an appointment letter until
the latter part of this timeframe - the process takes time and is planned so each student
will have a quality meeting prior to the end of February. Parent attendance is optional
and the majority of the information we discuss will focus on the information presented
here.
October 2012 – February 2013
Samiah Garcia
A-Co
Late Nov-Feb
Jamie Brown
Cr-Hu
Late Jan-Feb
Andrew Alhadeff Hw-Lim Late Nov-Feb
Renee Ferrerio
Lin-O
Late Oct-Dec
Allison Leja
P-Sn
Early Nov-Jan
Steve Creel
So-Z
Late Oct-Jan
Junior Status Meeting- Students Bring…
Whether you are attending college, technical school, military, or
work, come to the junior status meeting prepared to discuss your
senior year and your post-secondary plans
Student must bring to meeting
1) List of colleges of interests
2) Questions to ask your counselor pertaining
to the information presented here
NHS counselors will mail and hand-deliver appointment letters
to students approximately two weeks prior to the scheduled
appointment.
NHS Counseling Website
Posted online at www.northviewhigh.com/counseling
-Junior Advisement PowerPoint Presentation
-College Profile Summary
-Helpful Websites
-GPA Calculation Sheet
-College Organization Worksheet
-Junior Advisement Sheet
- And much more…
COMMUNICATION
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You should have received email alerts for
this meeting.
If you do not receive any email
communication from the counseling office,
make certain we have your updated email
address.
You may send your updated email to
[email protected]
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Make sure to include your student’s legal
name and grade level
Don’t Forget….
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Check the counseling website frequently
for scholarship opportunities:
http://northviewhigh.com/counseling/
Follow us on Facebook at:
facebook.com/NHSTitansCounseling
Follow us on Twitter at:
@NHSCounseling1
This entire presentation will be added to
the counseling website to review as
needed!
Q&A
 Complete the Survey and hand it back to counselor or teacher before leaving
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