Transcript Junior Classroom Guidance Presentation

Welcome, Class of 2017!
Counseling Department
Mr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair
Students with last names beginning with SU - Z + All ELL students
Mrs. Ashley Kozee, School Counselor
Students with last names A - DEC
Mr. Kelly Bond, School Counselor
Students with last names DEE - JOI
Mrs. Kyleigh Swanburg, School Counselor
Students with the last names JOJ - OL
Ms. Grace Savage, School Counselor
Students with last names OM - ST
Mr. Michel Satterfield, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Amy Gamez, School Social Worker
Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar
Mrs. Linda Alexander, Counseling Secretary
Getting Started
Take the Plunge... ...it's your future so get
involved!!
Junior Year – 1. Maintain Grades – Work Hard
2. Prepare for and take the ACT/
SAT
3. Develop a list of colleges that
you may want to attend.
Types of Schools
•Two Year Colleges – Associate Degree
•Four Year Colleges and Universities –
Bachelors Degree – Includes Public,
Private and Service Academies
•Technical Colleges – Associate or
Certificate
•Specialty Schools – Certificate or
Certification – Culinary Arts,
Cosmetology
Researching and Selecting a
College
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Type of school – 2 year, 4 year or Technical
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Public or Private
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Away or Stay Home - *Majors offered
*Size
*Geographical Location
*Living Facilities
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*Co$t
*Clubs/Sports/Activities
Compile a list of schools that you may be interested in attending
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Visit school websites
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Set up visits to schools that you are serious about applying to
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Be aware of admissions requirements and begin to narrow your choices
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Never put all of your eggs in one basket. Plan on applying to a small group of
schools that you would like to attend
College Search Engines
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Bigfuture.org – College Matchmaker allows
students to search all colleges with various criteria
such as location, major etc.
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GAcollege411.org – Allows students to search in
the state Georgia Colleges and out-of state schools.
Allows students to search in
the state of Georgia Colleges and out-of state
schools.
College Visitations
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The best way to get to know more about a school and get a
“feel” for the campus, is to schedule a college visit.
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FCHS Juniors and Seniors are permitted to take 4 days to visit
colleges.
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When visiting a college, it is recommended that you contact the
admissions office and arrange to attend the information session
and take a student guided campus tour.
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You need to ask questions while on your visit!
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Meet with College Reps visiting Forsyth Central
SAT Dates
Date
Test
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
11/07/2015
SAT and Subject Tests
10/09/2015
10/23/2015
12/05/2015
SAT and Subject Tests
11/05/2015
11/20/2015
01/23/2016
SAT and Subject Tests
12/28/2015
01/08/2016
03/05/2016
SAT Only
02/05/2016
02/19/2016
05/07/2016
SAT and Subject Tests
04/08/2016
04/22/2016
06/04/2016
SAT and Subject Tests
05/05/2016
05/20/2016
https://sat.collegeboard.org/home
2015-16 ACT Dates
Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
10/24/2015
09/18/2015
10/02/2015
12/12/2015
11/06/2015
11/20/2015
02/06/2016
01/08/2016
01/15/2016
04/09/2016
03/04/2016
03/18/2016
06/11/2016
05/06/2016
05/20/2016
http://www.actstudent.org/regist/
HOPE and ZELL Miller
HOPE
3.0 Core GPA as calculated by Georgia Student
Finance Commission and 4 classes of HOPE rigor
ZELL
Students must graduate with a 3.7 HOPE GPA as
calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission
and also have a 1200 (math+critical reading) SAT or
26 on the ACT along with 4 classes of HOPE Rigor
Visit www.gacollege411.org for complete scholarship
details.
A Word About Junior Conferences
•Who should attend?
•Where is the meeting?
•What material will be covered?
•Why is it important?
•Okay, I am ready for my junior meeting. How
do I arrange for it?
•Is it mandatory??
Things to Remember
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Visit the counseling web page often
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1935
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Plan during your junior year. The time to apply to college will be
upon you soon.
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Make an appointment to see your counselor with any questions
(JUNIOR Conference).
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Involve your counselor in your college search and application
process.
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Finally – DON'T PANIC !!!!!
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