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Counseling Department Glenda Stephens 11th & 12th (A – E)
Brittany Davidson 11th & 12th (F – L)
Derial Windom 11th & 12th (M – R) Ed Williams 11th & 12th (S-Z)/Dual
Enrollment Brandee Appling 10th Grade Denise Hawkins 9th Grade
Clerical: Sondra Lake College and Career Center Kathryn Langston Registrar Tina Wood Records
SENIOR CLASS SPONSOR
Ms. Jenny BeckRoom # 1.300
See Ms. Beck for information regarding:Senior dues
Senior picturesSenior class events
http://ghsseniorclass.onmycalendar.com/
Let’s Review…Graduation Requirements
• 23 Credits• Must Pass Gateway (Social Studies/Science)
• Counselors will meet with every Senior• Senior Letters sent out October 30
Ways to Make Up Classes
Regular Schedule
GHS Credit Recovery
Gwinnett Online Campus
Phoenix
Credit Recovery at Various Gwinnett County High Schools
Programs Outside Gwinnett County (Must Receive Pre-approval)
Importance of Senior Year• Courses Matter!
-Preparation for college-level work-Strength of schedule
• Grades Matter!-Cumulative GPA, HOPE GPA, and Class rank-Matriculation at college requires successful
completion of senior course work
Senior Year• What should already be done…
– Should have a revised list of colleges to which they will apply
– Should have taken at least one SAT or ACT test– Should be ready to begin working on college applications
• There is still time…– Don’t panic, just get started! – Research colleges – Narrow your college choices – Be realistic
• 1 (or more) dream schools• 2-3 “Likely”- pretty good chance of getting in• At least 1 Safety- a sure thing for admission and cost
– Sign up for the next standardized test.
POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS
• Four-year colleges
• Two-year colleges
• Technical colleges
• Military
• Entering the work force
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES
• Bachelor’s Degrees
• Public or Private
• Admission Requirements:• GPA (Academic Core)• Course Selection • Test Scores• Class Rank• Extracurricular Activities• Essays• Letters of Recommendations (Teacher and/or Counselor)
***Please complete a senior information sheet and give teachers and counselors at least two weeks notice to write letters of recommendations
TWO-YEAR COLLEGES
• Associate Degrees
• Public or Private
• Entrance Exams Vary• COMPASS• SAT• ACT
• Transfer to a four-year college• TAG Program at GPC
TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Programs:• Degree
• COMPASS exam for Degree program• Certificate or Diploma
NO SAT/ACT REQUIRED!
Gwinnett Tech offers more than 50 programs of study that a student can finish in two years or less.
MILITARY
Branches:
ArmyNational GuardNavyCoast GuardAir ForceMarines
ASVAB is the aptitude test needed for entrance. We will offer the test during Spring semester, date TBD.
***Must be a high school graduate. GED not accepted!
ENTERING THE WORK FORCE
Important Career Information:• www.gacollege411.org
• www.careercruising.com• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• College and Career Center
Preparing to Apply• Check high school course requirements
for admission carefully.• Check college websites for information
about GPA computation and use of SAT/ACT or COMPASS scores.
• When in doubt, call/email admissions.• Students should take the lead in the
process and complete all parts of the application themselves.
Ways to Apply
Submit online if possible. Make sure your Social Security number is correct and that your full legal name and birth date match the information on your transcript.
**Also check school websites whereas not all schools use the Common Application, GACollege411 and Sendedu.
GA Apply to College Week
• Every Grayson HS senior will have the opportunity to complete a college application with help from counselors and volunteers
• When: November 16-20
• Location: Computer labs
• Prepare by:• Creating a GACollege411 account • Narrowing down the school in which to apply to• Writing your essay
Transcript Request ProcessPaper Transcripts:– Visit counseling office and submit paper request to Mrs. Lake.– Each transcript request costs $5.00. – Requested transcript(s) will be available within 24 hours.
Transcripts from GACollege411:– Go to www.gacollege411.org– Create an account or log in– Go to MY 411– On left menu, go to MY TRANSCRIPTS– Select “Grayson”– Select college(s) to receive transcripts
Students are responsible for following up with the college to ensure that the transcript was received.
College Entrance ExamsSAT
• GHS CEEB Code: 111-852• Score: 600 – 2400• Penalty for wrong answer:
– Yes• Structure of test:
– Critical Reading– Math (Algebra I, Algebra II
and Geometry)– Writing
***Format will change in Spring 2016
ACT• GHS CEEB Code: 111-852• Score: 1 - 36 • Penalty for wrong answer:
– No• Structure of test:
– English– Math (through
trigonometry)– Reading– Science Reasoning– Writing (Optional)
Types of Financial Aid
Scholarships Grants Loans Work Study
Free Free Borrowed Earned
May be based on:
Academic performanceInvolvement in extracurricular activitiesLeadership
May be basedon financialneed or othereligibility criteria
Based on financial needMust be repaid!Federal loans for education have the lowest interest rates.
Federal programthat provides funds to students through jobsarranged by the college
Students work 10-20 hourseach week.
HOPE Scholarship
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Requirement: 3.0 GPA as calculated by the GA StudentFinance Commission
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The following scale isused to convert numericGrades to a 4.0 scale: 4.0 = 90 or greater 3.0 = 80 – 89 2.0 = 74 – 79 1.0 = 70 - 73 0.0 = 69 or less
Only academic courses in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language included
All middle school grades removed
All AP courses awarded an extra 0.5 quality point after GPA conversion (10 points removed from grade)
Final HOPE GPA NOT rounded up
HOPE GPA calculated by the GA Student Finance Commission after the student graduates from high school
HOPE Scholarship
GA Public Institutions Pays a percentage amount of standard tuition charges (will change yearly) Posted on GA College 411 No book or fee allowances
GA Private Institutions Pays percentage amount of the HOPE award Tuition Equalization Grant No book or fee allowances
No payment for remedial or developmental courses
If a student falls below a 3.0 GPA in college, he/she may regain the scholarship only one time.
Applying for HOPE FAFSA and/ or GSFAPPS Individual colleges/universities may require institutional forms Available through www.GAcollege411.org • Missing and incorrect Social Security numbers and nicknames
will delay HOPE funds.• Males must register with the Selective Service no later than 30
days before their 18th birthday. HOPE eligibility will be delayed until this requirement is met. Log on to www.sss.gov
Zell Miller ScholarshipRequirements
Meet all HOPE eligibility requirements
3.7 or greater HOPE GPA
1200+ CR/M score on a single SAT administration or an ACT composite score
of 26+
Payment Guidelines
GA Public Colleges and Universities: 100% tuition paid
GA Private Colleges and Universities
If a student falls below a 3.3 GPA in college, he/she may regain the scholarship only one time.
HOPE Grant Available to students seeking a certificate or diploma at a technical college
No GPA requirement upon entrance to program, but a 2.0 GPA on eligible coursework must be maintained in college.
Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA while in college may regain the grant one time.
Pays a percentage amount of standard tuition charges and is subject to change yearly
INFORMATION ON ALL HOPE PROGRAMS MAY BE FOUND AT: WWW.GACOLLEGE411.ORG
Applying for Financial Aid
To apply for federal student aid, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) atwww.fafsa.ed.gov or www.studentaid.ed.gov.
Apply on or after January 1, 2016 but as early as possible to meet all deadlines.
Students and parents will need to apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.
FAFSA is required by many colleges to receive differentforms of institutional assistance, and it can also serve as the HOPE/Zell Miller application at GA Public Colleges.
College and Career CenterCollege and Career Specialist:
Ms. Sondra Lake
• Located past the counseling suite• Available to students and parents/guardians• 14 computers• College, career, military and work resources• Scholarships• College/military visits• GACollege411• SAT/ACT Waivers• Work Permit
Make an appointment with Ms. Lake in the counseling suite!
Financial Aid Night
Grayson High School/Archer High School Parents/Students
Thursday, November 19, 20156:30 pm
PROBE College FairBrookwood High School
Monday, October 5th, 20156:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Over 90 Colleges will be in attendance!Go to www.gotocollegefairs.com to
register.
2015-2016College Visit Schedule
All visits will meet in the Commons unless otherwise noted.
Most visits will take place during 5th period (lunch).
A great way to meet the Admissions Representatives for schools you are interested in applying to…in most cases, the same reps who will be reading your admission applications.
A great way to have questions answered, get material on the school and meet fellow classmates who are interested in attending schools you are interested in as well.
• Register at www.eligibilitycenter.org.
• Send transcript to NCAA Eligibility Center
• Take ACT/SAT and use code “9999” for scores sent to NCAA.
• Send final transcript with proof of graduation.
• For questions, please ask Judy Ride or Brian DeBerry in the Athletic Department
DOOR PRIZE!!!!Please look under your chair for a
sticky note. If you have one, please collect your prize!