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REQUIRED CREDITS23 TOTAL

• English – 4 credits (including 9th & American Lit)

• Mathematics – 4 credits (including Math 1 & 2)

• Science – 4 credits (including Biology, Physics & Chemistry/Environmental Science)

• Social Studies – 3 credits (including World, US & Econ/Govt)

• Health/Personal Fitness

• 7 Electives (including at least 3 Career Tech or Arts)

+ 2 of same foreign language for 4-year college admission

GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TEST

You must pass All 5 Sections of the Georgia High School Graduation Test to earn a diploma.

Minimum Passing Scores:Writing: 200Language Arts: 200Mathematics:200Science: 200Social Studies:200

GRADUATION

You must pass ALL COURSES AND TESTS required for graduation in order to

participate in the graduation ceremony.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER HIGH

SCHOOL?

• Job Right Out of High School

• Military

• Certificate Program (Tech School)

• 2-Year Associate’s Degree

(Tech or Community College)

• 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree (University)

• Professional Degree (Graduate School)

COLLEGE IS FOR

EVERYONE!

WHAT DO I NEED FOR COLLEGE?

1. Take Admission Tests

2. Research Colleges

3. Complete Applications

4. Apply for Financial Aid

5. Decide Where You Are Going

6. Graduate from High School

• Take Them Both!

• FREE & REDUCED LUNCH gets 2 free ACT & SAT tests

• Normal Cost – ACT $35/$50 and SAT $50

• Register at collegeboard.org or actstudent.org or come to

the CCC

• Scores Must be Sent Through the SAT & ACT Websites

NEXT SAT – November 2nd

(deadline is October 3rd)

NEXT ACT– OCTOBER 26th

(deadline is September27th)

OTHER TESTS

ASVAB

• Used for Military Placement & Eligibility

• Also a Good Career Test

• Take This at Pebblebrook in Fall or Spring

COMPASS

• Used by 2-Year and Tech Schools

• Take This at the School You are Applying To

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

• Check Requirements Before Applying

• Application Fee Waivers Require a Special Process

• Regular Applications Are Online

• Don’t Miss Deadlines & Apply Early!

COLLEGE FAIRS & VISITS

Pebblebrook College Fair -- OCTOBER 17TH

P.A. College Fair -- OCTOBER 1ST

Apply to College Day -- NOVEMBER 14th

**You may also get 2 excused absences for college visits**

FINANCIAL AID

• HOPE

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA)

• Grants

• Loans

• Work Study

• Private Scholarships

• Individual College Scholarships

HOPE

• Must have 3.0 or higher in core academic classes

• Only AP are weighted 0.5

• Pebblebrook sends your final transcript

• Pays about 80 – 100% of tuition

• Must keep your grades up to stay eligible

FAFSA

• Free Application

• Up to $5,000 per year in Pell Grants

• Low interest rate loans

• Sent to colleges of your choice to determine

award amounts

• Can’t apply until January 1st

• Must have parent/guardian tax info

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

• Scholarship Websites

• Colleges May Offer You Money

• Apply Apply Apply!

…and then consider loans =(

THE COLLEGE &

CAREER CENTEROPEN BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL & DURING

LUNCHACROSS FROM THE MEDIA CENTER