8/30/2017 1 RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL Senior Night Class of 2018 School Counselors School Counselor Caseload Rhashida Bunyan A- David Emily Neff Davis– Hob Wallace Ingram Hod – Mill Laine Lynch Milt – Sa Saraswati Hendrix Sc – Z Jennifer Blanton Graduation Coach Jonna Vaughn MFLC Counselor
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A student must have 24 credits in order to graduate HS
Those credits must include the following:
4 English/Language Arts 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 1 Health/PE 3 Electives (Fine Art/CTAE/Foreign Language) 4 Local Elective
THE COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESS
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To choose the wrong college, place all of your emphasis on…
Where your friends are applying Where mom or dad attended college The school with the “best” athletics The school with the most parties The school with the cutest guys/girls
To choose the best fit FOR YOU, consider:
Admission Requirements: Rigor of curriculum, SAT, GPA
Cost: Tuition, Room & Board, Personal Spending
Size: Enrollment, Class Size, Campus Size
Location: Setting, Distance from Home
Academics: Majors, Programs, & Services
Population:
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Georgia Colleges and Universities
Middle 50%
Core GPA: 3.88‐4.13
SAT: 1220‐1360
ACT: 28‐32Earned an average of over 20 semester hours of college credit through AP, IB or DE
Middle 50%
Core GPA: 4.0
SAT: 1360‐1490
ACT: 30‐34
AP/IB: 8‐13
Admissions statistics from the research universities in Georgia
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Additional Research Universities
• Georgia State University• Medical College of Georgia/Augusta University
Comprehensive Universities
Bachelor’s Degrees through doctoral degrees
Provide a comprehensive and fulfilling university experience
Admissions Requirements SAT and/or ACT for entrance exam GPA May require letters of recommendation
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Comprehensive Universities
Georgia Southern University
Kennesaw State University
University of West Georgia
Valdosta State University
State Universities
Degrees Bachelor’s Degrees and Master’s degrees May offer limited Associate’s Degrees up to
State Universities Albany State University Armstrong State University Clayton State University Columbus State University Fort Valley State University Georgia College and State University Georgia Southwestern State University Middle Georgia State University Savannah State University University of North Georgia
STATE COLLEGES
Entrance Requirement Core GPA Core Credits
Entrance Exams Vary ACCUPLACER ACT or SAT
Career Certificates Associate’s Degrees Targeted Bachelor’s degrees
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State CollegesAbraham Baldwin Agriculture College
Atlanta Metropolitan College
Bainbridge College
College of Coastal Georgia
Dalton State College
East Georgia College
Georgia Gwinnett College
Georgia Highlands College
Gordon State College
South Georgia State College
Private Colleges
Agnes Scott College
Berry College
Brenau University
Brewton-Parker College
Clark Atlanta University
Emory University
Oxford
LaGrange College
Life University
Mercer University
Morehouse College
Oglethorpe University
Paine College
Point University
Reinhardt University
SCAD
Shorter University
Spelman College
Wesleyan College
Young Harris College
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For Profit Colleges
Argosy University
South College
University of Phoenix
Virginia College
Out of State
Admission requirements will vary.
Check with the college for specific admission requirements.
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Net Price CalculatorWhere you can find net price calculators. Schools are federally obligated to
post their net price calculator for freshmen on their website. It can be hard finding these calculators. Some schools don’t want you to use them because you could discover how stingy they are.
An easy way to look for a school’s calculator is to Google the name of the institution and net price calculator.
Bottom Line: Use net price calculators before
your child finalizes his/her college list. There is no point in letting your child get excited about particular schools if their costs will be exorbitant.
Use these calculators strategically. See how assets and a child’s test scores/GPA could change awards.
Ask a school how accurate its calculator is.
Check how old each school’s cost figures are.
Use the results of net price calculators to develop a list of schools that will be financially doable.
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Request to visit a college
Excused absence when college visit is scheduled during school hours One each semester senior year
Select college/university and arrange visit Complete the College Visit Request. Have the college sign your form. Submit the completed form to the Attendance Office after your
visit
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TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Programs
Associate’s Degree
Certificate or Diploma
ACCUPLACER No SAT/ACT
Savannah Technical College offers many programs of study that a student can finish in two years or less.
ENTERING THE WORK FORCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
CAREER INFORMATION
www.Gafutures.org
The College Application Process
The ApplicationApplication FeesTranscriptsLetter of RecommendationCollege VisitsFinancial Planning
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How many schools should my child apply to?
“Dream School”Likely—a pretty good chance of getting inSafety—a sure thing for admission and costUltimately, deciding how many schools to apply to is a family decision. However, counselors generally recommend to consider applying to one to two schools in each category.
College Applications
• Sources• College Admissions Office• College web site• www.gafutures.org
• When• “the early bird….?”• Deadlines
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Applying Early?
Early decision and early action plans allow students to apply early (usually by October or November) and get an admissions decision December or January.
Early Decision versus Early Action• Early decision plans are binding. A student who is accepted as an ED
applicant must attend the college.• Early action plans are similar but are not binding, which means students
receive an early response but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1.
• Please check the policies of the individual colleges/universities you are applying to if you are applying early.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS/TESTS
• SAT ACT• SAT II (subject area tests)• ACCUPLACER
• Most public two‐year colleges and technical schools in Georgia (UNG requires SAT/ACT)
• Did you have any problems during the test, like misunderstanding the directions or feeling ill?
• Do you think your scores do not accurately represent your abilities?
• Are your scores what you expected based on your high school grades?
• Have you taken more coursework or an intensive review?
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are written only when requested.
Find the Student Brag. (See QR code provided)Student should supply counselor and teachers with a Brag sheet or resume when they request a recommendation
Plan ahead – Your child must allow two weeks for his/her counselor to complete his/her letter of recommendation
The student’s part of the application is expected to be completed beforehand.
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“OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT”
OUT OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESRequest “paper” transcript from Registrar’s Office $1.00 cost
GEORGIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ONLYFREE Online through www.gafutures.orgMid‐Year and Final Will send paper copy for Final Transcript upon request.
TRANSCRIPTSThe Registrars’ Office sends out all transcripts.
To learn how to request and request your transcript via gafutures.org, go tohttps://www.gafutures.org/college‐planning/
THE LETTER OR EMAIL ARRIVES. . . .
ACCEPTED! (Hooray) Send deposits
May 1, 2018 deadline Celebrate
Wait-listed Don’t panic Evaluate back‐up plan
Denied— It’ll be okay Go to back‐up plan
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HELPING
OUTSTANDING
PUPILS
EDUCATIONALLY
HOPE
Available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending a HOPE eligible college in GEORGIA
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Rigor Requirement
• HOPE Rigor
• RHHS Courses Meeting Academic Rigor requirement for HOPE
Financial Aid Night
October 3, @ 6:00 PMCarol Lott from Georgia Student Finance CommissionFinancial Aid presentationAssistance completing FAFSA
You will need access to your 2016 tax information
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GPA
What is a GPA?
GPA = Grade Point Average.The GPA is calculated using both grade information and course credit information. The GPA is usually based on a 4.0 scale
• Cumulative GPA – is calculated on all high school level courses (passed and failed) taken in middle school, high school, and dual enrollment.
• HOPE GPA – is calculated on all English, math, science, social studies, and modern language class completed in high school or through dual enrollment.
• Academic GPA ‐ is calculated on all English, math, science, social studies, and modern language class completed in high school or through dual enrollment.
• Weighted GPA – uses a different scale (4.5 or 5.0). Usually the most rigorous (AP & dual enrollment) coursed are weighted.
• Unweighted GPA ‐ a GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale
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How to Calculate a GPA
Conversion ChartA = 4B = 3C = 2F = 0
How to Calculate:1. Multiply the number of A’s by 4, the number of B’s by 3, the number of
C’s by 2, and the number of F’s by 0. 2. Add together to get the total.3. Divide the total in #2 by the total number of classes taken.
How to Calculate a GPA - Example
No. of A’s = 2 X 4 = 8
No. of B’s = 1 X 3 = 3
No. of C’s = 1 X 2 = 2
No. of F’s = 0 X 0 = 0
Total = 4 13
GPA = 3.25 (13 divided by 4)
1. Student A has the following grades for last semester. Complete her GPA.
1. English B
2. Algebra C
3. Biology A
4. Spanish 1 A
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Gafutures.org
Know your Preliminary HOPE GPA1. Go to GaFutures.org website2. Select the MY Gafutures tab3. Select My HOPE GPA