Senior Parent Meeting

1
Senior Parent Meeting

• PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

2
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

• WORK
• MILITARY
• TECHNICAL COLLEGE
• TWO YEAR OR FOUR YEAR COLLEGE

3
OBSTACLES YOUR STUDENT MAY FACE

• Fear of making the wrong decision
• Fear of taking a risk
• Fear of change
• Procrastination
• Feeling overwhelmed with lack of time
• Not knowing where to begin
• Pressure to attend college or a certain college
• Financial worries

4
Taking the SAT or the ACTWhich is right for you?

• SAT
• Critical Reasoning (passage based reading and
  sentence completion)
• Math (number operations, algebra, geometry,
  data analysis, statistics, and probability)
• Writing (essay and multiple choice)
• Critical Reading, Math, and Writing scores range
  from 200-800. The highest total score possible
  is 2400.

• ACT
• Verbal Reasoning (Punctuation, Grammar, Sentence
  Structure, Strategy, Organization, and Style)
• Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Coordinate and Plane
  Geometry, and Trig)
• Reading (Prose Fiction, Humanities, Social
  Studies, Natural Sciences)
• Science Reasoning (Biology, Physical Science,
  Chemistry, Physics)
• Writing (optional essay)
• Each section is scaled from 1 36
• The composite score equals the average of the
  four scores.

5
Where do I get information?

• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• COLLEGE WEBSITES
• GENERAL WEBSITES
• COLLEGE FAIRS
• COLLEGE/CAREER ROOM

6
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What are your personal strengths and qualities?
• What is realistic for you?
• What kind of academic record do you have?
• Do you have a particular career in mind?
• What financial considerations do you have?
• Do you want to live at home or at college?
• Do you want to attend college in a small town or
  a large town?
• What size college appeals to you?
• Does the college offer your desired major?
• Do you want an extracurricular program?

7
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A COLLEGE

• Costs
• Admission Requirements
• Strong Programs or Departments
• Faculty/Student Ratios
• Location
• Living Arrangements
• Make up of the Student Body
• Present Enrollment
• Safety of Campus

8
Applying To College

• Decide where to apply
• Obtain the information
• Complete the application
• Make sure all supporting information
• is included.
• Make college visits
• Recommend all college applications be submitted
  by Thanksgiving.
• NOTE APPLICATION DEADLINES!

9
WHAT COLLEGES LOOK AT

• GRADE POINT AVERAGE
• SAT/ACT SCORES
• COURSE SELECTION
• RANK IN CLASS
• EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
• ESSAY

10
UGAs 2006 First-Year Class Profile

• 2006 Applications
• Applications Received 15,925Applicants
• Accepted 9,214
• New First-Year Students Enrolled 5,020
• High School Core Grade Point Average
• Middle 50 of All Enrolled First-Year Students
  3.63-4.0
• Overall Average of All Enrolled First-Year
  Students 3.75
• SAT and ACT
• SAT-1 Middle 50 of All Enrolled First-Year
  Students 1150-1310
• Overall SAT-1 Average of All Enrolled
  First-Year Students 1232
• ACT Middle 50 of All Enrolled First-Year
  Students 24-29
• Overall ACT Average for All Enrolled First-Year
  Students 27

11
Kennesaw State UniversityFall 2005 Freshman
Profile

• Average Freshman SAT - 1067
• Average Freshman High School GPA - 3.16
• Number of First Time Freshman Applications
  Received - 6177
• Number of First Time Freshman Applications
  Accepted - 3806
• Number of First Time Freshmen Enrolled - 2495
• KSU operates on rolling admissions - Notified
  upon file completion

12
Georgia College and State University2006
Freshman Profile

• The middle 50 of the Fall 2006 entering freshmen
  class had SAT total scores ranging from 1050 to
  1180
• High school grade point averages ranged from 3.06
  to 3.6 (calculated on academic courses only). 

13
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR TWO YEAR COLLEGES

• GPA of 2.0 for students graduating with a college
  preparatory diploma
• GPA of 2.2 for students graduating with a
  technical diploma
• A placement exam will
• be required

14
YOUR CAMPUS VISIT

• Plan in advance. Decide what you want to see and
  with whom you wish to speak.
• Contact the school in advance for a formal visit.
• Read the college literature.
• Prepare a list of questions and do not be afraid
  to ask them!
• Take a copy of your high school transcript and
  SAT/ACT scores.
• Be on time!
• Be yourself.
• Keep a journal of your thoughts and impressions.
  Feel free to take pictures as well.
• Use a college comparison worksheet to record
  information.
• Write thank you notes to those who helped you.

15
THE SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS

• WHERE DO I LOOK?
• Colleges Computer Programs
  Internet
• Work Senior Newsletter College/Career
  Room
• Community Organizations
• WHAT DO THEY LOOK FOR?
• Grades SAT/ACT Scores Course Selection
• Leadership Community Service Rank in
  Class
• Talent Recommendations Athletic
  Ability

16
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

• REQUIREMENTS
• College Preparatory Students must have a 3.0
  average in academic courses (English, Math,
  Social Studies, Science, and Foreign Language).
• Technical Diploma Students must have a 3.2
  average in academic courses (English, Math,
  Social Studies, and Science).
• A FAFSA form must be completed and sent to the
  college/colleges of choice.

• BENEFITS
• Public Colleges in Georgia pays tuition,
  miscellaneous fees, and 150 per semester for
  books.
• Technical Colleges in Georgia pays tuition for
  certificate and diploma programs regardless of
  GPA however, one must meet the GPA requirements
  for a degree program.
• Private Colleges in Georgia pays 3000 towards
  tuition.

17
HELPFUL WEBSITES

• Georgia Career Information System
• www.gcic.peachnet.edu
• userID millcreekhs
• Password gcis2492
• www.gacollege411.org
• www.collegeboard.com www.collegenet.com
• www.petersons.com www.fastweb.com
• www.eCampusTours.com www.gocollege.com
• www.myfootpath.com www.wiredscholar.com