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Stockbridge Tigers Senior Advisement. Information for Seniors and Parents. SHS Mission Statement. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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STOCKBRIDGE TIGERSSENIOR
ADVISEMENTInformation for Seniors and Parents
SHS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Stockbridge High School Guidance and Counseling is to help students succeed. We recognize that each student has the fundamental right of equal access to the knowledge and skill required to function successfully in a global society. Therefore, we designed a comprehensive guidance and counseling program that addresses, not only the academic needs of our students, but also environmental conditions such as poverty, unemployment, homelessness, and child abuse/neglect that affect a student’s ability to learn. SHS Guidance and Counseling focuses on the needs of the whole student by recognizing and responding to the social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges facing students and families. Students will have the opportunity to acquire educational and social competencies necessary for growth toward lifelong success in becoming productive citizens.
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION- Counselors - College
Admission Standards
- College Application - SAT/ACT Process - Financial
Aid- Transcript Request - HOPE Procedure - NCAA - Letters of Recommendation- Units and Honors/AP Points- GPA
STOCKBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS Students are assigned to counselors by
last name: Counselor Last
NameHodge A-GGraham H-ORush P-Z
Ms. C. Melissa Bell, Graduation CoachMrs. M. Brown, Counseling Secretary
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Parent’s Role Guide and support student through
college application process Discuss college finances with student Remind student to remain focus and
monitor application deadlines established by college and scholarship committees.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Student’s Role Coordinate between high school and
college admission requirements Complete college research and college
application Be aware of deadlines for admissions,
scholarships, NCAA, HOPE, FAFSA Submit all requests for transcripts,
evaluations, and letters of recommendation by high school deadline
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
High School Deadlines There will be a strict minimum one
week (5 business days) high school deadline prior to the college deadline for students submitting requests for transcripts, letters of recommendation, or high school counselor section evaluations for a college application or for a scholarship to the Counseling Office.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS In order to have an honest, fair, and
complete evaluation of application between high school and college…the student must waive their rights to view the application when and if colleges ask.
Failure to waive rights will result in minimal academic information being reported.
All senior students must return a Senior Data Sheet by September 7, 2012 to their Counselor.
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST All transcript requests require a $2.00
processing fee and will be accepted by Mrs. Brown in the Counseling Office. Please complete the transcript request form.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - TEACHER Requires a completed Senior Data Sheet
and self-addressed stamped envelope given to the teacher
Teacher will mail if paper or send electronically (Student must communicate the deadline)
Please allow two weeks for teachers to write letters of recommendation
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - COUNSELOR Some schools require letters of
recommendation and some do not Do not assume every college requires or
wants a letter of recommendation Allow a minimum of two weeks when
requesting a letter of recommendation
COLLEGE ADMISSION STANDARDS GPA – Typically average academic core on a 4.0
scale (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language)
Course Selection – Selective colleges are looking at the rigor of your courses throughout high school, including senior year.
Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT) Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted
average Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and
participation in clubs, service, and athletics can be important to competitive colleges and universities
COLLEGE ADMISSION STANDARDSCollege Application Essays – Required
essays on the college application are important because they demonstrate student’s writing ability and give the college additional information. Please seek advice when writing an essay.
Letters of Recommendation – Request teacher and counselor recommendation two weeks prior to college’s deadline
Resume – Include academic information, honors and awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer experience
GPA Student should contact college to find out how
they calculate GPA Most colleges/universities use this scale: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0 Most colleges/universities only consider academic courses (English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and World
Language). Some colleges/universities may give
additional points for Honors/AP courses. Some colleges/universities may remove the additional points for Honors/AP courses.
RESEARCH COLLEGESUse the Internet www.GACollege411.org
Visit College Campuses Request pre-approved absences to visit
colleges/universities Meet with representatives from
admissions, financial aid, and area of interest (intended major) and ask questions during visit
Attend College Fairs (Probe Fairs)
RESEARCH COLLEGES Narrow list to 4-8 colleges/universities View school profiles and compare the admissions data to
your own academic record and test score Dream/Reach School (less than 30% chance of
admission) - Academic Record/Test Score at and/or below average Good Fit/Target School (30%-60% chance of admission) - Academic Record/Test Score in line with average Safety School (greater than 60% chance of admission) - Academic Record/Test Score above average - Need one safety school Close to home (more affordable)
Apply to schools that are a good match for your personality, interests, and career goals!!!
RESEARCH COLLEGETypes of Admission DecisionsEarly Action: Invite early applications;
receives notice of admission. If accepted, student is not obligated to attend.
Early Decision: Receives notice of admission early. If accepted, student is obligated to attend. Student must withdraw all other applications.
Regular Decision
SAT VS. ACTSAT I: Scores 600-2400College admission test measuring mathematical
ability, critical reading knowledge, and writing skill.
SAT II Subject Test: Scores 200-800One hour tests offered in English, Foreign
Language, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. Some colleges require the SAT II Subject Test (s).
ACT: Scores 0-36College admission test measuring aptitude and
skill in English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing.
SAT VS. ACTHow do I register?
SATwww.collegeboard.com
ACTwww.actstudent.org
SHS School Code 112830
FINANCIAL AIDScholarships/financial aid is posted at http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/domain/5054 on a regular basis alerting seniors to available scholarship opportunities. Click on Administration, Counseling, and Scholarships.
Research scholarships on the internet:www.scholarships.comwww.fastweb.comwww.gacollege411.orgwww.collegeboard.com
Contact colleges/universities directly about financial aid opportunities.
Colleges/universities award renewable scholarships. Inquire about criteria,
application process, and deadline.
HOPE SCHOLARSHIPA 3.0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework,
including
failing grades on a 4.0 scale.
Core courses include: English/Language Arts, Mathematics,
Social Studies, Science, and World Language.
Honors and AP points are removed and a .50 weighting is
added back for AP courses not to exceed 4.0.
Middle school credit is not included in the HOPE GPA.
All HOPE GPA calculations are completed by the Georgia
Student Finance Commission (GSFC).
***Counselors are not responsible for calculating HOPE GPA. A 2.99 GPA does not qualify for HOPE.
HOPE SCHOLARSHIPBasic eligibility requirements: Student must have a 3.0 GPA as calculated by GSFC.
Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college to maintainthe HOPE Scholarship.
Students who fall below 3.0 GPA may only regain theHOPE Scholarship one time.
Students can earn a 3.0 GPA in college and enter theHOPE Scholarship Program at the 30, 60, or 90 semesterhour checkpoint.
HOPE Scholarship does not pay for remedial and/ordevelopmental courses.
HOPE SCHOLARSHIPThe HOPE Scholarship will pay for: At an eligible public postsecondary
institution, a percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year.
At an eligible private postsecondary institution, a percentage amount of the HOPE award for private colleges. Award amounts can be located on
www.gacollege411.org.
ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIPStudent must meet all requirements for the
HOPE Scholarship plus: Graduate from an eligible high school in
Georgia with a 3.7 GPA as calculated by GSFC,
Receive a score of at least 1200 combined critical reading and math on a single administration SAT or an ACT score of at least 26, and
Graduate from an eligible high school in Georgia as the valedictorian or salutatorian.
ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP Student must maintain a 3.3 GPA in
college. If a student loses eligibility for the Zell
Miller Scholarship Program, they may regain eligibility one time. Students remain eligible for the HOPE Scholarship as long as the GPA is 3.0 or higher.
NCAA INITIAL ELIGIBILITY CLEARINGHOUSE If you are planning on participating in intercollegiate
athleticsat an NCAA Division I or II institution, you must register
withthe NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.
Access registration material at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to besent to NCAA.
Students and parents are responsible for determiningNCAA eligibility to Division I and Division II school.
COMMUNICATIONYou should have received communication
for this meeting.If you did not receive any communication,
make certain we have your email, mailing address, and/or telephone number.
You may contact the Counseling Office at 770-474-8747 and update your information with the Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Brown.
QUESTIONS