Tips for a Successful Post Secondary

education

Class of 2016 and 2017

Agenda• College Admissions Game• GAcollege411 – Mrs. Fagan• Steps To Success – Mrs. Sanford• Service Academies/NCAA/ACCEL – Mr.

Roache • College Entrance Exams – Mrs. Dunn• Planning Timeline

Steps To Success

Talk with your guidance counselors. Know your high school graduation requirements.

Take a rigorous curriculum.

Think about  future careers and how to achieve them.

Take advantage of college and military reps that visit Sandy Creek.

Steps To Success

Keep your grades up Step up to leadership positions in

activities Extracurricular activities are important Get involved in community service Find a summer job Put together a resume of your classes, clubs, sports, and outside activities

Take challenging electives Register to take the SAT or ACT in the spring of of 11th grade year Take Advanced Placement (AP) exams if enrolled in AP classes (Given during 2nd week of May) Research scholarship opportunities End the year with strong grades!

Steps To Success

University of GeorgiaUndergraduate Admissions

2014 First-Year Applications

Applications Received:21,260

Applicants Admitted:11,650

New First-Year Students Enrolled: 5,190High School Core Grade Point Average

Overall Average of All Enrolled First-Year Students: 3.9

Average SAT I : 1800-2060 (middle 50%)

Average ACT : 30 composite score

Georgia Institute of Technology

2014 Undergraduate AdmissionsApplications:

25,800

Accepted: 8,560

Enrolled: 2,800 Averages

GPA: 3.8

SAT: 670-770 verbal , 700-780 Math ACT: 30-33 composite

Steps To Success

Begin/continue to research your career choices!!

• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) January

• GAcollege411.org

Put together a list of colleges you’re interested in attending Visit local college campuses. Take a tour, talk with students and admissions reps about the school.

Continue to make good grades! - HOPE Scholarship Visit GAcollege 411 for Program current information Become familiar with admissions requirements

Steps To Success

Which college/technical school is right for me?

Which college/technical school is right for me?

Considerations

• Size of student body• Location• Academic programs• Campus life• Diversity• Retention/graduation rates• Public vs. Private• Cost• Safety

Steps To Success

Steps To Success

HOPE Scholarship

• All attempted coursework grades are calculated (English, math, science, social studies, foreign language)• AP courses and ACCEL courses receive

weighting from GSFC• 3 credit rigor requirement

HOPE Rigor Requirements for Graduating Class of 2015

Students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2016, must receive at least 3 credits in courses from the following categories, prior to graduating from high school:

1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra, Pre-calculus, or an equivalent or higher course; 2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; 3) Advanced Placement courses in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language); 4) International Baccalaureate courses in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies and foreign language); 5) Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies and foreign language) where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses; or 6) Advanced foreign language courses.

Students may earn one or more credits in each category; provided, however, that an earned course credit may only be counted one time toward the credit requirement.

Steps To Success

Zell Miller Scholarship Must have 3.7 GPA and 1200 combined

CR/M score on single adm of SAT or composite 26 on single adm of ACT

Meet 3 credit rigor requirement Maintain a 3.3 GPA in college; if lost, may

be regained once Zell Miller scholarship pays 100% of

standard tuition charges (no fees or books) at public schools and 100% of HOPE awards at private schools

If maintain a 3.0, will have regular HOPE scholarship

Steps To Success

HOPE Grant The HOPE Grant program is for students

seeking a technical certificate or diploma at a Technical College System of Georgia or University System of Georgia institution, regardless of the student's high school grade point average or graduation date.

Steps To Success

Military Service Academies

Military Service Academies

No cost to the student or family

Enrollment is limited by law

“Whole person” perspective

Individuals (except Coast Guard applicants) must be nominated

Commissioned as an officer upon graduation

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

Army – www.goarmy.com

Navy/Marine Corps – www.nrotc.navy.mil

Air Force – www.afrotc.com

• 4 year, 3 year, and 2 year scholarships• Scholarship recipients receive monthly stipend• Military service obligation upon

commissioning• Contact college/university ROTC department

SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

30290

(770) 969-2840

FAX (770) 969-2844

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

“SUCCESS IS A CHOICE”

Counselors:Lisa Love A-GeVivian Dunn Gi-NMichael Roache O-ZCharletta Harvey, GO Program

Students will need to meet the following requirements to receive athletics aid, practice and compete their first year:

16 core courses in the following areas: • 4 years English; • 3 years math at Algebra I level or higher; • 2 years natural or physical science (one lab if offered at any high

school attended); • 1 year additional English, math or natural/physical science; • 2 years social science; and • 4 years additional from areas above or foreign language,

philosophy or comparative religion.

Minimum required GPA: • Minimum GPA of 2.300 required for competition in those 16

core courses. • Graduate from high school

NCAA Division I Initial-Eligibility Academic

Requirements

ACCEL /MOWR Program

• The Accel/MOWR Program is for students classified as high school juniors and seniors at accredited public or private high schools

• Operated in all school terms except summer.

• Allows students to pursue postsecondary study at approved public and private colleges while receiving dual high school and college credit for courses successfully completed.

• Must take the SAT/ACT before applying to college

• See your counselor for further program details

Which one should I take? I can’tbelieve I have to go through thisjust to get into college! Didn’t they evenlook at my high school grades?

SAT

PSATACT

College Entrance Exams

PSAT/NMSQT: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Assessment Test

SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test (CEEB Code: 113052)

ACT: American College Testing Exam (CEEB Code: 113052)

SAT Subject Test : English, History, Math, Sciences, Languages

Admissions requirements vary from school to school. Consult your prospective school when deciding which test to take.

PSAT

Only scores from the junior year are used to determine qualification for National Merit Program.

During your sophomore/junior year.

If you do well on the PSAT (and meet additional academic requirements), you may qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program or National Achievement Scholarship Program (a nationally distributed merit-based scholarship).

Not used to determine college admissions

SAT

Spring of your junior year or fall of your senior year (or both, if you want a practice run).

Three-hour & 45 min. exam; measures reading, writing, and math skills.

The SAT carries a "wrong answer penalty." If you guess right, you gain a point; if you guess wrong, you are penalized.

Scoring on each section ranges from 200-800 points.

You can retake the test to improve your score.

SAT Subject Tests

One-hour test that assesses mastery of a particular field of study.

Up to three tests can be required for admissions. Some schools use the SAT Subject Test for course placement; others don't require it at all.

Tests are offered in five subject areas: English, Math, History, Science and Foreign Language.

As soon as you have finished the relevant course work

Register for your SAT online. Here's what you need to know:

 

Where: The College Board's Web site at www.collegeboard.org

Score reports: You may send four free reports to the institutions of your choice. Additional reports can be sent for $11 each.

Scholastic Aptitude Test

CEEB Code: 113052

ACT

Three-hour exam; measures achievement in English, math, reading and science.

Optional writing test is offered (Highly recommend taking this test)

Spring of your junior year or fall of your senior year (or both, if you want a practice run).

Your score is based on the number of correct answers ONLY. If you aren't sure, take a guess - it can't hurt you and it could help.

Scores on each section are averaged to create a composite score. Perfect score is 36.

Registering for the ACT

CEEB Code: 113052Where: ACT, Inc.'s Web site at

www.actstudent.org.

Score reports: You may send four free reports to the institutions of your choice. Two additional reports can be sent for $12 each.

American College Testing (ACT)

Both the ACT and SAT offer a limited number of test fee waivers for students who demonstrate extreme financial need.

You must be a high school junior or senior.

You must meet the economic requirements as listed on the fee waiver form.

You may apply for a fee waiver only once. The fee waiver covers basic registration costs, not including additional score reports, changes in registration or late fees.

Fee Waivers

Taking the next step…

Checklist for Juniors(OCT – DEC)

Take the PSAT Explore careers/majors that meet your interests/strengths Continue your search for post-secondary schools Look over your extracurricular involvement Listen for announcements concerning AP applications

Taking the next step…

Checklist for Juniors(JAN - MAR)

Take advantage of SAT prep courses (Fayette Community School, GAcollege411.org, Club Z) Create a file to manage your school search Begin to explore financial aid opportunities (GAcollege411.org, SCHS Guidance Website) Register to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring Visit colleges that interest you

Taking the next step…

Checklist for Juniors(APR - MAY)

Prepare for AP exams (if applicable) Create a resume End the year with strong grades!

Summer

Work to help pay for spending money in college Get involved in an internship relevant to your

career

Taking the next step…

Avoid these mistakes…….

1. Applying beyond your reach2. Missing deadlines3. Being sloppy4. Leaving out information5. Having your parents complete the

application6. Essays that don’t address the topic

Taking the next step…

Plan early, and plan continuously……………

GOAL: all college applications submitted by the end of 1st semester during senior year.

To recap:• Steps to success

- All students have a post-secondary path they can follow - Grades are important! Work hard, do your best! - HOPE Scholarship/HOPE Grant - Search for schools that meet your needs

• Military academies/military service/NCAA/ACCEL

• SAT/ACT – Practice opportunities

• Planning time line – Refer to GAcollege411 (High School Planning Tab) • You’ll be a senior before you know it