Welcome Class of 2017 Parents

Class of 2017 Who are they?

708 Students

354 Male / 354 Female

5 Counselor Caseloads cover the Class of 2017

Class of 2017 *Where will they go after graduation?

*Forecast Based on Previous LHS Graduates

99% will Graduate 85 - 90% Attend a Four Year College 5 - 12% Two Year College LHS Graduates have progressed on to attend over 95

different colleges The most popular are UGA, GCSU and Georgia Southern The full list of schools accepted to consist of in-state, out- of-

state, 2 year colleges, Ivy League, and Military Academies.

LHS Counseling DepartmentMr. Tom Neighbour, Counseling Department Chair

Students with last names A - Chen

Mrs. Pat Woods, Counselor

Students with last names Chf-Her

Ms. Mia Kim, Counselor

Students with last names Hes-McG and all ESOL StudentsMrs. Jamie DiCarro, Counselor

Students with last names McH-Sch

Mrs. Kathy Bain, Counselor

Students with last names Sci– ZMrs. Shari Endo, Counselor

9th grade students

Mrs. Pam Bibik, Assistant Principal of Curriculum

Mrs. Theresa Adamczyk, Graduation Coach

Mrs. Nicole Lea, School Social Worker

Mrs. Mary Blount, Registrar

Mrs. Leah San Antonio, Counseling Secretary

HELP!!!I can’t remember all this information!!!

Don’t worry - tonight is an introduction

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Tonight's presentation will be posted on the counseling website

Junior Information Sessions

Small interactive meetings involving students, parents and counselors

Meetings will begin in November

Visit the counseling website in late October for announcements and further details

A Word About Junior Information Sessions

Who should attend?

Where is the meeting?

What material will be covered?

Why is the survey important?

Getting StartedTake the Plunge... ...it's your future so get involved!!

Why is Junior Year important??

1. Maintain Grades – Work Hard

2. Prepare for and take the ACT & SAT Opportunity – Applerouth Tutoring is offering a Mock ACT on

Saturday 10/17 at 8:00 AM. Sign up on the Counseling website – cost is $20.00

3. Develop a list of colleges that you may want to attend

Junior Classroom Guidance

Begins on Monday October 19th

Counselors will be visiting with US History Classes

Purpose To Provide Students with the vital junior

year Information

Breaking News… …well not really

Changes to the SAT

New SAT format will begin with the March 2016 SAT What has changed??

All-new essay — and it’s optionalNo penalty for guessingNo vocab that you’ll never use again

Quick Facts

4 parts: ReadingWriting and Language Math, optional SAT Essay

400–1600 score scale

3 hours and 50 minutes with the SAT Essay — or 3 hours without it

Visit www.collegeboard.org and select “New SAT” for full details

Changes to the SAT

•Things to Consider When Selecting a

College Type of school – 2 year, 4 year or Technical Geographical Location Public or Private Size Living Facilities Co$t - $$$$ Away or Stay Home Majors offered Clubs/Sports/Activities

Resources

College Search Engines - Bigfuture.org – College Matchmaker allows

students to search all colleges with various criteria such location, major etc.

GAcollege411.org – Allows students to search in state Georgia colleges and out-of state schools

Princeton Review “The Best 378 Colleges” US News & World Report

Investigate Schools that Interest You

Compile a list of schools that you may be interested in

Visit school websites Set up visits to schools that you are serious about

applying to Be aware of admissions requirements and begin

to narrow your choices Never put all of your eggs in one basket. Plan on

applying to a small group of schools that you would like to attend

College Visitations

The best way to get to know more about a school and get a “feel” for what it would be like to attend is to visit.

LHS Juniors and Seniors are permitted to take 4 days to visit colleges (permission slip required prior to visiting).

When visiting a college it is recommended that you contact the admissions office and arrange to attend the information session and take a student guided campus tour.

Ask questions

What are Colleges Looking For?

When applications reach the admissions department for review the following are the top areas of importance.

GPA

Standardized Testing

Academic Rigor

Extracurricular Activities – Athletics, School Clubs, Volunteer Work

Leadership Positions

Teacher Recommendation (If required)

Counselor Recommendation (If required)

LHS Counseling Website

Visit Often During Junior & Senior Year

Area’s of Interest

SAT / ACT Dates / Registration College Visitation Forms College Preparation College Search Engines Scholarships Transcript Requests

2015 – 2016 SAT Dates

LHS School Code: 110-927

Register online at www.collegeboard.org

SAT Reasoning Test: Cost approx. $ 45

Test Date Test Regular Registration Deadline

Late Registration(FEE APPLIES)

October 3, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests September 3, 2015 September 22, 2015

November 7, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests October 9, 2015 October 27, 2015

December 5, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests November 5, 2015 November 23, 2015

January 23, 2016 SAT & Subject Tests December 28, 2015 January 12, 2016

March 5, 2016 SAT only February 5, 2016 February 23, 2016

May 7, 2016 SAT & Subject Tests April 8, 2016 April 26, 2016

June 4, 2016 SAT & Subject Tests May 5, 2016 May 25, 2016

2015 – 2016 ACT Dates

Register online at www.actstudent.org

ACT Only (No Writing) $30 (approx.) ACT Plus Writing $44.50 (approx)

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration(FEE APPLIES)

September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 21, 2015

October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015 October 2, 2015

December 12, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 20, 2015

February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 15, 2016

April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 18, 2016

June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 20, 2016

Financing College

Determine the cost of a college Don't let the cost of a particular college keep you

from applying Investigate all resources for funding Lambert High School Financial Aid Night –

November 3rd, 2015. It is recommended that 11th grade parents attend this meeting.

Financing College continued

Hope Scholarship College Scholarships Local ScholarshipsNational Merit ScholarshipsGovernment Financial Aid – Loans, Grants

HOPE & Zell Miller

HOPE3.0 Core GPA as calculated by the Georgia Student FinanceCommission. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA in College.

Zell Miller Scholar ProgramStudents must graduate with a 3.7 GPA as calculated by the GeorgiaStudent Finance Commission and have a 1200 SAT (math & critical reading) or a 26 on the ACT.

Visit www.gacollege411.org for complete scholarship details.

HOPE Rigor Requirements

Beginning with the Class of 2015, there are HOPE Rigor Requirements for both the HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship.  Due to the continued updates made to the HOPE Scholarship, it is in the student’s/family’s best interest to consult directly with Georgia Student Finance Commission.  They are the organization that issues, approves, and sets the standards for the scholarship, therefore they can most accurately define the qualifications.

To Be Eligible for the HOPE Scholarship, and in Addition to Grade Point Average and

Other Requirements:  Students Graduating after May 1, 2015 Must Have 2 Academically rigorous courses as defined by

GSFC*

Students Graduating after May 1, 2016 Must Have 3 Academically rigorous courses as defined by GSFC*

Students Graduating after May 1, 2017 Must Have 4 Academically rigorous courses as defined by GSFC*

*Please see complete list of eligible courses at www.gacollege411.org

Examples of HOPE Rigor

GSE Algebra II GSE Pre-Calculus Chemistry PhysicsHuman Anatomy Spanish II,III,IV or AP French II, III, IV or APLatin II, III, IV or AP AP Courses in Core Subject Area’s

Social Media & College Admissions

Athletes - NCAA

Students interested in playing college athletics must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Students must register once their junior year courses and grades are available on their transcript

Submit the application at The NCAA Eligibility Center Submit an official high school transcript and official

SAT/ACT scores

Things to Remember

Visit the counseling web page often Involve your counselor in your college search and

application process Plan during your junior year. The time to apply to

college will be upon you soon. Finally – DON'T PANIC !!!!!

Thank you for joining us and arrive home safely.

Counselors will be available for questions.