The College Selection Process

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The College SelectionProcess

• Mike Augustine
• Director of Admissions
• Georgia College State University
• Milledgeville, Georgia

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Post-Secondary Education in Georgia

• So many opportunities
• University System
• Private Independent
• Technical Adult Ed.

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The University System of Georgia

• 35 Public Institutions
• Research Universities
• Regional Universities
• State Universities
• State Colleges
• Two-Year Colleges

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USG Sectors

• Research Universities
• UGA, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Medical
  College
• Regional Universities
• Georgia Southern, Valdosta State
• State Universities
• Albany, Armstrong Atlantic, Augusta, Clayton,
  Columbus, Fort Valley, GCSU, Georgia
  Southwestern, Kennesaw, NGCSU, Southern Poly,
  Savannah, West Georgia
• State Colleges
• Dalton State, Macon State, Gainesville State,
• Georgia Gwinnett College
• Associate Degree-Granting Colleges
• Atlanta Metro, ABAC, Bainbridge, Coastal
  Georgia, Darton, East Georgia, Floyd, Georgia
  Perimeter, Gordon, Middle Georgia, South Georgia,
  Waycross

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Niche Schools Specialized Missions

• Georgia College State University
• Georgias Public Liberal Arts University
• North Georgia College State University
• The Military College for Georgia
• Southern Polytechnic State University
• Georgias Technology University

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To choose the wrong college, place all of your
emphasis on
Where mom or dad went to school
Where you are a fan of the athletic team
Where your friends are applying
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To Choose the Right College, consider...

• Size - Enrollment, Class Size, Campus Size
• Location - Setting, Distance from Home
• Cost - Tuition, Room, Board, Personal Spending
• Academics - Majors, Programs Services
• Admission Requirements - CPC, SAT, GPA, ETC.

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The College Prep Curriculum (Mandatory for
entrance to a 4-yr USG school)

• English - 4 units
• Algebra I, II, Geometry and a 4th, higher, math
• Physical Science, Biology Chemistry
• American World History, Economics, Government
• Foreign Language - 2 units

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Admission Requirements/Policies

• Some schools have set minimums involving
• Diploma Type
• Grade Point Average
• Standardized Test Scores
• If you meet the minimums, youre admitted.

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Admission Requirements/Policies

• Other schools consider additional factors such
  as ...
• Rigor of Curriculum
• Essay
• Talent/Leadership
• High School Activities
• Community/Church Activities
• Family Tradition, Alumni Connections
• Geographic Origin

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The Campus Visit So Important!

• Once youve narrowed your list down to your top
  choices, you MUST visit the campus to make sure
  its a good match!
• Open House / Visitation Days
• Daily Campus Tours
• Explore on your own

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Questions?
Thank you!