Transcript Dual Enrollment and AP Classes

College Credit Now at North Forsyth High School
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College Credit Now – Advanced
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AP Human Geography
AP World History
AP US History
AP Government/Politics
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
AP Environmental
Science
 AP Biology
 AP Spanish
 AP Psychology
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AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP American Lit/Lang
AP Literature/Comp
AP Studio: Drawing
Portfolio
AP Studio: 3D Design
Portfolio
AP European History
AP Music Theory
AP Art History
GAVS options
Benefits of AP Classes
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Earn college credit with
certain AP exam scores
(depends on university)
Experience college rigor
Get challenged, learn how to
study and manage your time
Shorten the amount of time to
earn a degree
1 Extra Quality Point added to
Cumulative GPA, .5 for HOPE
Needed for selective
university admission
Middle 50% of UGA freshman
have taken 4-8
Middle 50 % of GT freshman
have taken 6-11
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How do I get in? Teacher
recommendations or waivers for
core classes. Some AP classes
are electives (AP Psych, AP
Euro, etc.)
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experience.
Dual Enrollment Options
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Provides opportunities
to earn credit at BOTH
at the high school and at
the postsecondary
institution
Attend class on college
campus
Shorten the amount of
time to earn a degree
Paid for by ACCEL
funds that do not count
toward HOPE hours
1 Extra Quality point
added to Cumulative
GPA, .5 for HOPE
ACCEL
Move on
When
Ready
(MOWR)
HOPE
Grant
(Tech
Colleges)
Core
Core
Career
Academic Academic Tech
Course
Courses
Courses
Can go
part time
or full
time to
college.
Must be
full time
at
college.
Can go
part time
or full
time to
college.
UNG – Cumming ACCEL Program
Information
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Open to Juniors or Seniors
High School Required Core GPA of 3.25
480 Critical Reading and 440 Math on the SAT with at least a
combined 970, OR 20 English and 18 Mathematics on the
ACT with composite score of at least 20
Accel will pay the standard tuition rate for bachelor's degree
courses at UNG.
UNG waives all mandatory fees for Accel students. That is a
huge savings over what other UNG students pay.
You will pay for your books which amounts to about $100$150 per course.
You will pay any course-specific fees, such as lab fees.
Preferred Deadline May 1st and Final Deadline is July 1st.
UNG – Cumming MOWR
Admissions Information
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Open to Juniors or Seniors
Have a 530 Critical Reading and 530 Math on the SAT, OR
Have a 23 English and 22 Math on the ACT,
Required Core GPA of 3.5
MOWR will pay for up to a maximum of 4 courses and 15 credit
hours per semester. If you take more than 4 courses, you'll pay
for the extra course/s.
UNG waives all mandatory fees for MOWR students. That is a
huge savings over what other UNG students pay.
You will pay for your books which amounts to about $100-$150
per course.
You will pay any course-specific fees, such as lab fees.
If you wish to live in a residence hall on the Dahlonega campus,
you will pay room and meals.
Lanier Tech Dual Enrollment
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Opportunity to earn CTAE course
credit and Technical Certificate
Opportunity to graduate from high
school with employable skill and
certification
The high schools provide
books for Dual Enrollment
Students in CTAE Classes
 No mandatory fees to High
School Dual Enrollment
students with the exception of
students enrolled in programs
requiring a malpractice
insurance fee of $9.52
 Students do NOT need the
SAT or ACT but must take the
Compass
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Check out this student testimonial
Lanier Tech Tentative Course
Offerings
Forsyth Campus
 Nurse Assisting
 Criminal Justice
 Design and Media
Production
 Interior Design
 Horticulture
 Child Development
 Accounting
 PC and Network Tech
Dawson Campus
 Nurse Assisting
 Welding
 Shampoo Tech
(Cosmetology)
 Residential Wiring
 Design and Media
Production
 Automotive
Next Steps…
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Discuss plans with your
parents and counselor
Attend an Informational Night
Pick up a checklist from your
counselor
When ready to apply, set up a
meeting with Ms. Wigley
(counselor)
Sign up for required
admissions test (SAT, ACT or
Compass)
Submit application,
application fee, transcript,
SAT/ACT scores and other
required documents to the
college
Informational Nights
UNG – Cumming Campus
January 27th or 29th at 6pm
300 Aquatic Circle, Cumming, Ga. 30040
Lanier Tech – Forsyth Campus
January 28th at 6pm
3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard,
Cumming, GA 30041
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