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McEachern high school senior parent breakfast. Class of 2015. The V.I.P. List. Principal: Ms. Regina Montgomery Administrators Mr. Paul GillihanA-B Mr. James LockhartC-E Mr. Joshua FordF-H Ms . Krystal Wattley I-L Ms. Christi OsborneM-O - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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
13
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
V + M V M
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.
1600 36
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?
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