After CHS - College, Job, Military?

CLASS OF 2015

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?

• Graduate!

• Research

• College Visits

• Applications

• Financial Aid/Scholarships

• Community Service

• Senior Letter

• College Fair

• Bridge Bill

• Emails/Remind 101

TOPICS…

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…..

• 2 college visits per student during high school

• Does not count as an absence

• Must complete permission slip before visit (preferably several days in advance with Mrs. King/Attendance)

• 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 M=400

• Freshman Index = 2040

• State Universities ACT Minimums

• Freshman Index = 194017Eng/17Math

• State Colleges

• Freshman Index = 1830

• 2-Year Colleges• Freshman Index = 1830 (SAT = 330 CR/310 M)

Research UniversitiesGeorgia Institute of Technology 20,207 Georgia Regents University 8,260Georgia State University 30,780 University of Georgia 33,321

Regional UniversitiesGeorgia Southern University 19,172 Kennesaw State University 23,346 University of West Georgia 11,179 Valdosta State University 11,265

State UniversitiesAlbany State University 3,917 Armstrong Atlantic State Univ 6,657 Clayton State University 6,976 Columbus State University 7,851 Fort Valley State University 2,840 Georgia College & State Univ 6,281 Georgia Southwestern St Univ 2,596 Savannah State University 4,560 Southern Polytechnic St Univ 6,238 University of North Georgia 14,613

State CollegesAbraham Baldwin Ag College 3,132 ATL Metropolitan St College 2,957 Bainbridge State College 2,494 College of Coastal Georgia 2,839 Dalton State College 4,466 Darton State College 5,296 East Georgia State College 2,618 Georgia Gwinnett College 9,865 Georgia Highlands College 5,228 Georgia Perimeter College 21,312 Gordon State College 3,785 Middle Georgia State College 7,661 South Georgia State College 2,406

Spring 2014 Enrollment University System of GA

TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

• 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!

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

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

AD ADMISSIONS 2014-2015• Deadlines

• Early Action – October 15• Notification – Early December

• President’s Scholarship- October 15

• Regular Application – January 10• Notification mid-March

2014 Freshman Class Profile

Applied 25,880

Accepted 8,560

Enrolled 2,800

Mid 50% SAT 2050-2240

V 670-770

M 700-780

W 650-730

Mid 50%ACT 30-33

Mid 50% GPA “A” average

AP/Dual Enrollment classes 6 - 11

2014-15 COST OF ATTENDANCETuition $8,670

Mandatory Student Fees $2,400

Books and Supplies $1,200

Freshman Housing Allowance $6,110

Freshman Meal Plan Allowance $4,190

Personal Expenses $1,600

Average Loan Costs $120

Total Per Year(2 semesters) $24,290

First-Year Admission InformationEarly 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 21,260

Admitted 11,650

Enrolled 5,285

Average GPA 3.9

Average SAT (CR & M) 1390 – 1490

Average SAT Writing 620

Average ACT 30

Average number of AP/IB courses 4 - 8

UGA HONORS PROGRAM

• 10% Freshman

• GPA 4.03

• SAT (CR+M) 1420-1500

• ACT 31-33

• Deadline February 1, 2015

UGA – GEORGIA RESIDENT2014-2015 COST OF ATTENDANCE

• Tuition/Fees $10,836

• Typical Room 5,290

• Typical Meal Plan 3,956

• Estimated living expenses, books, supplies 2,980

• Total Cost $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 = 2750Approximate 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

• 17 English & 17 Math

• SAT

• 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 4.0 scale Strip Weight New Grade Grade for GSFC

Honors Eng 9 92 4.0 -3 89 3.0

AP Eng 11 92 4.0 -5 87 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)

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 WEEKGACW

• 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 9th grade

• Used for nominations for scholarships and awards

• Used for letters of recommendations

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• 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

• 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

• 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….

• Go to: Education• Where can I get help paying for school?•Resources for financial aid and

scholarships!

QUESTIONS, REMIND 101 &

EMAIL COLLECTION!