Whats In Your Future

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Whats In Your Future?
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Lanier Tech
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• SFHS
• Junior Conferences
• 2007

NGCSU
Auburn
Ga. Southern
Mercer
Emory
GCSU
FSU
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Professional School Counselors

• Ms. Jolie Kimmel, Department Chair (A
  Childrey)
• Mr. Tom Neighbour (Cho- Giles)
• Mrs. Susan Mixson (Gillan- Kondat)
• Ms. Stacye Johnson (Korn- Parson)
• Mr. Rafael Santiago   (Pary- Shelby ESOL
  students)
• Mrs. Joanna Poynton (Sheth- Z)

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Counseling Department

• Caroline Maready, Counseling Secretary
  Appointments, Parent PortalExtension 101105
• Linda Aiello, RegistrarOfficial Transcript
  Requests (student must complete request
  forms)Extension 101109

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Lets Get Started.

• What do I do between NOW and Graduation?

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Step 1 Know Yourself and Your Reasons for
Attending College

• Strengths and weaknesses
• Interests, skills, and values
• Personal goals
• Desired career path
• Influence of family and friends
• GAcollege411.org
• Collegeboard.com

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Step 2 Consider College Characteristics

• Majors and educational programs
• Type of school and degrees offered
• Admission policy/entrance requirements
• Location and size
• Living facilities
• Costs and financial aid
• Campus activities
• Support services

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What types of schools exist?

• Two-Year CollegesAssociate Degree
• Four-Year Colleges and Universities (college,
  university, public, private, liberal arts,
  engineering college, service academy)Bachelor of
  Arts, Bachelor of Science
• Technical CollegesAssociate Degree, Diploma,
  Certificate
• Specialty Schools (arts, culinary, technology)

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Step 3 List, Compare, and Visit Colleges

• Compile information from several resources
  (Internet counseling department website college
  catalogs videos college representatives and
  college fairs counselors and teachers, parents,
  alumni)
• Prepare a college comparison checklistGAcollege41
  1.org
• Weigh advantages and disadvantages
• Contact the office of admission
• Schedule appointments for your campus visits We
  will visit at least 4 colleges with the senior
  class (excused field trip) on National PSAT day

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Step 4 Apply for Admissions beginning in August
and Observe Deadlines

• Narrow your choices
• Review college admission test requirements
• Know application fees and deadlines
• Submit application materials
• Application for admission (on-line)
• High school transcript
• Official admission test scores
• Recommendations, if needed

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Early Action Early Decision
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SFHS College Application Process

• Apply on-line and pay application fee to at least
  three colleges (minimally, modestly, and most
  competitive)
• Request official transcript by completing
  Transcript Request form and submitting addressed
  and stamped envelope(s) to Caroline Maready,
  Counseling Secretary
• Request official scores from SAT or ACT, if you
  did not specify college(s) on the test
  registration form
• Request recommendations as needed from counselors
  and teachers and submit Senior Profile and High
  School Resume
• Allow two- three-week turnaround.

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Student Responsibilities

• Make sure on-line application is complete and
  correct. Proofread!
• Have SAT/ACT scores sent directly to college from
  the appropriate testing service
• Request official transcript in a timely manner
• Acquire counselor and/or teacher recommendation,
  only if required by the college. A Senior
  Profile and High School resume must be submitted
  to the counselor or teacher from whom you request
  a recommendation.

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Parents Role

• Honest communication about.
• Realistic expectationsacademics, athletics,
  extra-curricular
• General family finance (Will out-of-state schools
  be an option?)
• Thoughts and opinions about schools
• Appropriate study location and support
• Encouragement
• Help with explorationcollege research and visits

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College Admission Tests

• ACT 2007-2008 Test Dates
• Link to Testing Schedule
• Dates Reg. Deadline Late
  Deadline
• Sept. 15 Aug. 10 Aug. 11-24
• Oct. 27 Sept. 21 Sept. 22-Oct. 5
• Dec. 8 Nov. 2 Nov. 3-15
• Feb. 9, 2008 Jan. 4 Jan. 5-18
• April 12 March 7 March 8-21
• June 14 May 9 May 10-23

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College Admission Tests

• SAT 2007-2008 Test Dates
• Link to Testing Schedule
• Dates Reg. Deadline Late
• Oct. 6 Sept. 10 Sept. 14
• Nov. 3 Oct. 2 Oct. 11
• Dec. 1 Oct. 30 Nov. 8
• Jan. 26, 2008 Dec. 26 Jan. 4
• Mar 1 Jan. 29 Feb. 7
• May 3 Apr 1 Apr 10
• Jun 7 May 6 May 15

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Juniors

• Take PSAT evaluate test results for strengths
  weaknesses
• PSAT as a Junior-enters student into National
  Merit Scholarship Qualifying Competition
• Review your answers from Score Report
  corresponding to questions from PSAT book Use
  My Roads
• Begin taking SAT and ACT in the spring of 2008

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Athletes

• Be sure to register with NCAA Clearinghouse in
  the Fall
• (www.ncaaclearinghouse.net)
• Submit to the Clearinghouse
• Clearinghouse
• application
• Official SAT/ACT scores
• Transcript

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What Counts in College Admissions
citing considerably important
1992 NACAC Survey College Admissions Officials
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WHAT COLLEGES ARE LOOKING FOR

• C - ore classes
• R - ank in class
• I - nterests
• T - ests
• E - ssays
• R - ecommendations
• I - interviews
• A - cademic GPA

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Georgia Tech ProfileClasses of 2008-2011

• Class of 2009 Class of 2010 Class of 2011
• Applied 9,158 9,628 9,675
• Admitted 6,180 6,165 6,104
• Enrolled 2,465 2,616 2,409
• Mid 50 SAT 1270-1410 1260-1390 1270-1420
• Mid 50 ACT-E 25-30 25-30 26-31
• Mid 50 ACT-M 27-32 27-31 29-33
• Few students admitted below 1200
• Summer program for entering freshmen

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UGA Profile Classes of 2009-2011

• Class of 2009 Class of 2010 Class of 2011
• Applied 12,230 15,925 17,020
• Admitted 7,980 9,250 9,291
• Enrolled 4,650 5,067 4,750
• Mid 50 GPA 3.56-3.97 3.63-4.0
  3.66-4.01
• Mid 50 SAT 1160-1320 1170-1350 1190-1350
• Mid 50 ACT 24-28 24-28
  25-29

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Freshman Index (FI)

• (GPA x 500) SAT Math and Critical Reading or
• (GPA x 500) ACT Composite x 42 88
• FI not used by UGA or GA Tech
• 2600 3600 (GA State)
• 2040 3600 (GA Southern, Valdosta State)
• 1940 3600 (Other four-year colleges)
• ASSET or COMPASS required for two-year
  technical colleges

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Joint EnrollmentJuniors

• The Joint Enrollment program (ACCEL)
• An opportunity for students to receive high
  school and college credit.
• An opportunity to complete the final College
  Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) requirements for
  English, Math, Social Science, Science, and
  Foreign Language.
• If you have questions about ACCEL, contact Joanna
  Poynton at 101118.

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Step 5 Develop a Plan to Finance Your Education

• Determine college costs
• Investigate all possible resources
• SFHS Financial Aid Night is Tuesday, February
  5tha must attend event for anyone applying for
  financial aid, including HOPE and other
  scholarships

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HOPE Scholarship Changes began with the Class of
2007

• Students must have a 3.0 core average for CP
  diplomas or a 3.2 core average for Career
  Technical diplomas.
• HOPE grade eligibility and weighting of courses
  determined by the Georgia Student Finance
  Commission.
• Core credits counted in calculation are all
  credits attempted in English, Math, Science,
  Social Studies, and Foreign Language.
• Courses weighted in GPA calculation are AP only
  (.5 weight).
• Covers tuition, fees a book allowance at
  Georgia public institutions.
• Pays 3000.00 a tuition equalization to Georgia
  private institutions.
• Based on grades, not on need.
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college.

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Step 6 Review and Finalize Your Plans

• Show initiative and be assertive
• Talk with your parents and counselor
• Select a college MATCHone that meets your needs
  and preferences
• Follow up with colleges to which you have applied
• Notify your chosen college that you plan to
  attend and also notify those you are declining

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Stay Informed!
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https//campus.forsyth.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/for
syth.jsp

• This is the link that is available for students
  to check out their Portal Accounts. Look for it
  in Favorites in the folder For Students

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Input your student ID and network password to
gain access
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Heres what you can see
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Class of 2007 College Acceptances

• 91 will attend a post-secondary institution 5
• 71 will attend 4-year (74 schools) 5
• 20 will attend 2-year (14 schools)
• 88 colleges and universities 17 schools
• 67 of Class of 2007 3.0 GPA
• 42 of Class of 2007 3.5 GPA

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Class of 2007 Top 10 Colleges

• 1. UGA 71 (13) (105 accepted)
• 2. Kennesaw State 49 (9)
• 3. Georgia Tech 30 (5) (39 accepted)
• 3. Gainesville College 39 (7) 2 yr.
  school
• 5. Valdosta State 23 (4)
• 6. Georgia State University 29 (5)
• 7. Perimeter College 38 (7) 2 yr. school
• 8. Georgia Southern University 32 (6)
• 9. Georgia College and State University 12
  (2)
• 10. Southern Polytechnic University 9 (2)
• feeder programs to GA. Tech
• Auburn University 14 (2.5)
• University of Alabama- 13 (2.3)

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Miscellaneous

• ALL forms on-line on 12th grade page on
  Counseling Webpage
• Return receipt postcard from SFHS Counseling
  Dept.
• Senior Scoop
• Lunch Learn
• College field trips
• Scholarships (updated on-line, on senior bulletin
  boards in both East West Hall, through
  Advisement)

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Extended Hours

• Extended hours starting again end of February
• Tuesdays Thursdays,  400p.m.- 800 p.m.
• By appointment only (call Mrs. Maready at ext.
  101105)
• Last appointment _at_ 730pm
• Please note these evening appt.'s are optional,
  not mandatory.  One counselor will be available
  each Tues./Thurs. evening on a rotating basis.
• Please visit Counseling Webpage before appnts.

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Other Statistics for 2007

• of graduates out the final of seniors- 95
• Graduating Class of 07 receiving HOPE- 64
• Students receiving HOPE from 05 to 06 raised
  10
• reduction from 05/06 6 (7 students)
• 4 in the state for smallest drop in HOPE
• Percentage of students taking SAT 87 (13)
• Percentage of students taking ACT 60 (17)
• Percentage of students taking a college entrance
  exam 90
• Athletes average GPA from 2006 3.3
• 108 more students taking AP tests
• of 5s on AP exams increased 6, of 4s
  increased 4

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Numbers for Class of 2006-2007

• GEORGIA TECH
• core GPA midrange (3.5- 3.7)
• Avg. GPA 3.7
• Avg. SAT 1343
• SAT midrange (1240 1400)
• ACT midrange (25-31)
• 55 students applied- 39 accepted71 finally
  admitted
• 3 wait listed

• UGA- SFHS 2 FEEDER SCHOOL IN THE STATE !!
• core GPA midrange (3.68- 4.02)
• SAT midrange (1190-1350)
• ACT 28
• 180 students applied- 110 accepted
• 58 finally admitted
• Early Admits overall (45)Deferred/accepted
  overall (65)
• Year Applied Accepted enrolled
• 2004 63 44 (70) 29
• 2005 105 81 (77) 55
• 2006 137 92 (67) 65
• 2007 181 105 (58) 71

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Important Links

• Please visit our Counseling web page often.
• We update and add important information daily.
• South Forsyth High School Website
• Counseling Web page
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REMEMBER

• Without preparation opportunity is an empty
  promise.
• Alan Page
• State Supreme Court Justice
• Minnesota