MCEACHERN HIGH SCHOOLSENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST

Class of 2015

The V.I.P. List

Principal: Ms. Regina Montgomery

Administrators Mr. Paul Gillihan A-B Mr. James Lockhart C-E Mr. Joshua Ford F-H Ms. Krystal Wattley I-L Ms. Christi Osborne M-O

Ms. Brenda Rich P-Si Mr. Jim Bishop Sj-Z

PTSA Officers

President – Shirley Childs

Vice President – Muriel Medlock

Treasurer – Joyce Jones

Secretary – Cathy Brown

Board Members – Regina Montgomery Administrative Liaison – Krystal Wattley

Counselors

Ms. Toni Dickerson A-Cr

Ms. Kristy Royer Cs-Ho

Ms. Dawn Mann Hp-Mg

Mr. Reggie Hurns Mh-Se

Ms. Melissa Lynch Sf-Z

The Counseling V.I.P.’s

Ms. Jill WalravenMs. Dennise Voyles

The College & Career CenterPost-Secondary Information

Financial Aid InformationStudent Visits

Visiting Your Counselor

Office Hours: 8:00 – 4:00

Parents/Guardians – Please call or e-mail to

schedule

Students – Before school, during school, or

during lunch stop by to schedule an

appointment. Students will receive a pass

to leave class at their appointment time.

Graduation Requirements

Know the classes & tests you need to graduate!

Standardized Test Requirement GHSWT

23 Units of Credit

4 English 3 CTAE, Fine Arts, Language

4 Math 1 Health/Personal Fitness

4 Science 4 Electives

3 Social Studies

Alert!

Students who do not pass all 23 units of credits AND pass the

standardized testing requirement will not be able to participate in

the graduation ceremony. (Cobb Policy IKFB)

The Nitty Gritty

Know Your Personal Stats! Compare your personal stats against the average (and minimum) GPA and admission test scores for your school(s) of interest. How do you measure up? _________ = My Weighted GPA_________ = My HOPE/Core GPA_________ = My SAT score_________ = My ACT score

Ready for some math?

17 College Prep Course (CPC) 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2

World Languages

A’s 7 X 4 = 28B’s 4 X 3 = 12C’s 2 X 2 = 4D’s X 1 = F’s X 0 = Totals 13 44 = 44 = 3.38

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GACollege411

WWW.GACOLLEGE411.ORG

View your HOPE GPA

APPLY to Georgia colleges

Send TRANSCRIPTS to Georgia colleges

COMPLETE FAFSA and apply for HOPE

College Options

Georgia College Options

University System of Georgia

Independent Colleges & Universities

Technical College

System of Georgia

Measuring UpInstitution Type

Fall 2013 Average GPA

Fall 2013 Average SAT

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College State College 3.10      

Albany State University State Universities 2.91 881 437 444

Armstrong Atlantic State University State Universities 3.26 1021 504 516

Atlanta Metropolitan State College State College 2.58 COMPASS scores used.*

Bainbridge College State College 2.70 COMPASS scores used.*

Clayton State University State Universities 3.00 951 469 482

College of Coastal Georgia State College 3.04      

Columbus State University State Universities 3.16 986 489 498

Dalton State College State College 3.13      

Darton State College State College 2.82 COMPASS scores used.*

East Georgia State College State College 2.82 COMPASS scores used.*

Fort Valley State University State Universities 2.78 823 410 413

Georgia College & State University State Universities 3.47 1164 581 583

Georgia Gwinnett College State College 2.82 COMPASS scores used.*

Georgia Highlands College State College 2.88 COMPASS scores used.*

Georgia Institute of Technology Research University 3.81 1388 723 665

Georgia Perimeter College State College 2.71 COMPASS scores used.*

Georgia Regents University Research University 3.14 1024 512 513

Georgia Southern University Comprehensive University 3.24 1112 556 556

Georgia Southwestern State University State Universities 3.17 968 476 492

Georgia State University Research University 3.36 1081 543 538

Gordon State College State College 2.88      

Kennesaw State University Comprehensive University 3.23 1088 539 549

Middle Georgia State College State College 3.07 COMPASS scores used.*

Savannah State University State Universities 2.74 850 420 430

South Georgia State College State College 2.90 COMPASS scores used.*

Southern Polytechnic State University State Universities 3.32 1135 579 555

University of Georgia Research University 3.79 1243 626 617

University of North Georgia State Universities 3.19 1009 502 507

University of West Georgia Comprehensive University 3.13 963 476 486

Valdosta State University Comprehensive University 3.15 1017 502 515

Note…

NOTE #1     NOTE #2     NOTE #3     NOTE #4

Many schools have minimum GPA & test score requirements. Check a school’s website for details.

    The USG requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 based on the 17 RHSC.

    Schools that are part of the USG may set higher minimum standards for high school GPA and test scores.

    If your GPA or test scores are below the average or the minimum standard, consider starting at a technical school.

College Application Process

APPLICATION: Complete before sending your test scores and/or transcript. Almost every school prefers an ONLINE application.

All schools in Georgia can be applied to through www.GACollege411.org. Submit applications 30 days before the deadline! Pay any fees.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS (for dates and details see page 8):

If your plan is to attend a… Take the... Practice at… 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY ACT or SAT ACT: www.ACT.org SAT: www.collegeboard.com 2-YEAR or TECHNICAL COLLEGE ASSET or COMPASS* http://www.compass-test-practice.com/

* ASSET or COMPASS tests are given on the college’s campus.

SEND your test scores to your potential colleges. Only OFFICIAL scores from College Board or ACT will be accepted by the colleges.

When you register to take either the SAT or ACT, you are allowed 4 free score reports. However, you only have a limited amount of time to use the free score reports.

Make sure you take advantage or you will have to pay up to $12 per report to send your scores.

Are you qualified for Free and Reduced Lunch at McEachern? If so, ask your counselor about ACT, SAT, and college application fee waivers.

College Application Process

TRANSCRIPTS:

Have you submitted your college application?

Yes No

Request your transcript! Do not send a transcript until your application is submitted.

Are you applying to an in-state or out-of-state school?

In-State Out-of-State

Send your transcript for free through Transcript requests are made through the www.GACollege411.org. counseling office and cost $2.00 each.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:

Does your school require a recommendation form or letter? (NOTE: Don’t wait to request a recommendation!

Yes Request it while you are completing your application!) No

Complete the “Recommendation Request Packet” on the Request your transcript only! Counseling blog or pick one up in the counseling office. Submit this to your counselor no later than three school weeks before the deadline!

College Admissions Testing Information

SAT ACT SAT* vs. ACT

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The SAT is an aptitude test, measuring reasoning and verbal abilities.

The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student learned.

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1560 35

1510 34

1460 33

1420 32

1380 31

1340 30

1300 29

1260 28

1220 27

1190 26

1150 25

1110 24

1070 23

1030 22

990 21

950 20

910 19

870 18

830 17

790 16

740 15

690 14

Register @ http://sat.collegeboard.org. AHS Code: 110057

Register @ www.actstudent.org. AHS Code: 110057

Perfect score: 2400 2013 national average: 1498*

*Critical Reading – 496, Math – 514, Writing – 488

Each section is worth 200-800 points, which are added together for a combined score. You lose 0.25 points for each incorrect answer, so don’t guess blindly.

Perfect score: 36 2013 national average: 20.9* *Eng – 20.2, Math – 20.9, Reading – 21.1, Science – 20.7

Each subject is worth 1-36 points which are averaged together for a composite score. There is no penalty for guessing, so leave nothing blank.

3 subjects: Critical Reading, Math, Writing

5 subjects: English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing

Test Date

Regular Deadline (w/ writing: $52.50)

Late Fee ($80.50) Test

Date Regular Deadline (w/ writing $54.50)

Late Fee ($78.50)

Oct 11 Sept 12 Sept 30

Nov 8 Oct 9 Oct 28 Sept 13 Aug 8 Aug 22

Dec 6 Nov 6 Nov 24 Oct 25 Sept 19 Oct 3

Jan 24 Dec 29 Jan 13 Dec 13 Nov 7 Nov 21

Mar 14 Feb 13 Mar 3 Feb 7 Jan 9 Jan 16

May 2 Apr 6 Apr 21 Apr 18 Mar 13 Mar 27

June 6 May 8 May 27 Jun 13 May 8 May 22

Testing Information Continued

COMPASS/ASSET

Chattahoochee Tech Test Information

View the COMPASS testing lab hours at the link provided. http://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/enrollment/placement-testing/

Georgia Highlands

Test Information

Use the link provided to register for the COMPASS exam. The cost of the test is $20.

www.highlands.edu/site/assessment-center-compass-placement-test

Preparatory Material

www.act.org/compass/sample/www.act.org/asset/pdf/guide.pdf

Financial Aid Information

Grants and Scholarships

Sources: Government, College, Private (Business, Organizations)

Research and apply for scholarships (GACollege411 or atlantascholarships.com) beginning in August.

Sign up for Mr. Hurns’ Scholarship Remind alerts and check for scholarships posted on the counseling blog and the career center for paper applications.

       

Loans

Money must be paid back with interest   

Each loan has a different set of terms and conditions.  

Pay attention to: how much you’ll need to take out for

college how much your monthly payments will be how much you’ll have to pay on interest

while you are in school

       

Federal Work-Study

Student has job on campus

Money earned helps to pay for school

 

McEachern’s Financial Aid Night – January 27, 2015 @ 6PM

Financial Aid Continued

How do I apply for financial aid from the government and my college?

Complete the FAFSA and apply for HOPE after January 1. (Go to “Financial Aid Planning” on GACollege411, and choose “Applications.”)

Perspective College Athletes

For NCAA information, go to www.eligibilitycenter.org. Choose “Enter Here” for “NCAA College-Bound Student-Athletes.” Choose the “Resources” link at the top of the screen that appears.

  For NAIA, go to http://www.naia.org/. Using the

dropdown menu for the “About the NAIA” tab, choose “Play Sports in College.” Look under the “Quick Links” section.

Talk to your coach or the Athletic Director, Jimmy Dorsey!

Additional Options

MILITARY WORKFORCE

Research. Decide if you’re ready to join, and discuss your decision with a parent or guardian.

Go to http://www.military.com/Recruiting/Home/.  

Meet with a recruiter.

Take the ASVAB (Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery). Go to http://www.military.com/ASVAB.

Visit the MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) with a recruiter & complete a physical, select a MOS (Military Occupational Specialty), and join the branch of choice. Go to http://www.mepcom.army.mil/

  Request final transcript in May through the

counseling office. Transcripts sent before graduation cost $2 each. Your final transcript is free.

Decide what type of work you would like to pursue.   Visit www.GACollege411.com, and choose “Get a Job” under the “Career Planning” tab. Also visit www.careercruising.com, and

choose “Employment,” or visit www.fastweb.com, and choose “Career

Planning” to get to the “Job Search” section.   Create a resume on GACollege411.   Find references to include on your resume. (Make sure you ask someone’s permission before including them as a

reference!)   Look for job openings and internships on GACollege411 and on www.internships.com, attend career fairs, and search want ads

and websites like www.monster.com and www.ajcjobs.com. Complete and submit applications.   Prepare for interviews by researching potential employers so you

can ask 3 questions during the interview.   Interview. Before interviewing, know what to wear, know the

company, arrive early, bring a resume.   Make sure to send a thank you note or email after the interview.

QUESTIONS?