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WELCOMEParents & SeniorsSenior Transition Night
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AgendaSenior Events
Admissions Testing
Applications, Transcripts
Resumes, Recommendation Letters
Essays
NCAA
Campus Visits
Financial Aid
Scholarships
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College Admission Tests*SAT I Reasoning Test
2015 2016
October 3 January 23November 7 March 5 (new
format)December 5 May 7
June 4
*ACT2015 2016September 12 December 12October 24 February 6
April 9June 11
SAT/ACT DATES
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ACT SAT
Length 3 hours, 25 min(with Writing Test)
3 hours, 45 minutes
Structure 4 Sections(English, Math, Reading, Science)
Plus an optional Writing Test
10 Sections3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing,
and 1 Experimental, which is un-scored
STRUCTURE/FORMAT
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Guidelines:The student is enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families.
The student’s annual family income falls within the Income Eligibility guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN HOUSEHOLD(including head of household)
TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME(in preceding calendar year)1 $21,2572 $28,6943 $36,1314 $43,5685 $51,0056 $58,442
FEE WAIVERS
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COLLEGE PLANNING
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COLLEGE PLANNING
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Three Basic Admission Models
Open Admission- minimum academic requirements
Formula Admission- SAT/ACT scores; GPA ranges; specified curriculum
Highly Selective Admission- SAT/ACT scores; GPA ranges; specified curriculum; essays; recommendations; extra curricular activities; interviews
COLLEGE ADMISSION SELECTION PROCESS
GA ADMISSIONS
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Formula AdmissionsFreshman Index (FI)SAT FI = (500 x HSGPA) +SAT CR = SAT MACTFI= (500 x HSGPA) + (ACT composite x 42) + 88
Minimum Scores University System of Georgia
SAT 400 Math; 430 Critical Reading
ACT 17 Math; 17 English
GA ADMISSIONS
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GA TECH PROFILE
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UGA PROFILE
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GA STATE PROFILE
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GPA -Cum. *Academic weighted-Cum. Academic unweighted
-Cum. Overall weighted-Cum. Overall unweighted (*College Preparatory Coursework or Required High School Coursework)
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
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Kennesaw State University“Academic grade point average minimum of 2.5 in 17 units of required high school coursework as recalculated by Kennesaw State”
Georgia Institute of Technology“During the application process, we will evaluate the weighted GPA (if available) listed on your high school transcript. Utilizing this method enables us to look at your grades and class selection within the context of your own high school.”
Georgia Southern University“To process transcripts, we must recalculate your GPA based on the required high school curriculum, so it may appear lower than you originally anticipated because we do not factor in classes like Art, Drama, Theater, etc.”
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
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RESUMES/ESSAYSRECOMMENDATION LETTERS
Resume: What you are doing
Essay: Who you are
Recommendation: Anecdotal descriptions written by counselors, teachers, ministers, employers, coaches, etc.
THE APPLICATION
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-OFFICIAL SAT/ACT SCORES-TRANSCRIPT- Request thru Mr.Teague
- School profile - Secondary School Report, Counselor Evaluation, or
Recommendation
THE APPLICATION
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Compared with other college-bound students with whom you have experience, pleased indicate your perception of the applicant’s attributes by circling the appropriate number in the range indicted below.
Very Unsatisfactory Excellent Not observedAcademic preparation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Work ethic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0Initiative 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0Concern for others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0Emotional Stability 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0Respect for others’ beliefs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0Acceptance of diversity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0Integrity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0Service to others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Please describe the student’s academic and personal characteristics as they may pertain to the potential for success as a college student. (You may attach separate sheet if necessary.)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I recommend this student __ with reservation __with no reservation __highly
EVALUATION
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COMMON APPLICATION
How long have you known this student and in what context? What are the first words that come to your mind to describe this student?
Please provide comments that will help us differentiate this student from others. We especially welcome a broad-based assessment and encourage you to consider describing or addressing:
·The applicant's academic, extracurricular, and personal characteristics. · Relevant context for the applicant's performance and involvement, such as particularities of family situation or after-school obligations, either positive or negative. · Observed problematic behaviors, perhaps separable from academic performance, that an admission committee should explore further.
EVALUATION
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College Bound AthletesFor Division I and Division II level
*Register with NCAA Clearinghouse end of junior year
*Official transcript from every high school attended
*SAT/ACT scores sent directly from testing agency
*Final transcript sent after graduation
NCAA
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Financial Aid*Financial aid is based on need.
How do I apply for federal student aid?Must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov )
When do I complete the FAFSA?After January 1 of the senior yearHave tax return ready to goFile Early
Your FAFSA helps you apply for federal, state, and school financial aid.
FINANCIAL AID
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Financial Aid comes in several forms:Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell GrantFederal Supplemental GrantFederal Work-StudyFederal Perkins LoanFederal Stafford LoanFederal Plus Loans for Parents
FINANCIAL AID
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Where does my FAFSA information go once I submit it?-To the financial aid office at the school to which you applied.
-To state higher education agencies where your chosen schools are located.
I completed the FAFSA… now what?
-You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) three days to three weeks after you submit the FAFSA
-Next, expect to receive an Award Letter from the schools at which you were accepted.
FINANCIAL AID
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What is an award letter?
Each school listed on your FAFSA will calculate your aid and tell you how much aid you are eligible to receive at their school.
The timing of the award letter varies from school to school but usually in the springtime.
FINANCIAL AID
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How much will I receive?
How much aid you receive depends on:
-Cost of attendance (for each school);
-Expected Family Contribution (based on the amount as calculated by the FAFSA);
-Enrollment status (full-time, half- time, etc.).
FINANCIAL AID
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Scholarships-Scholarships are based on merit
-Apply early
-The college will be the PRIMARY source
-Private companies and foundations will be the SECONDARY source
SCHOLARSHIPS
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1. Zell Miller Scholarship
-Eligibility
3.70 GPA college preparatory curriculum
1200 SAT (cr/m) or 26 (composite) ACT
-Award Amounts
Public University- Full tuition
Private University– $4,220 (2014-2015)
Georgia’s HOPE Program
HOPE PROGRAM
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2. HOPE Scholarship -Eligibility
3.0 GPA college preparatory curriculum
-Award Amounts
Public university- pays a percentage of tuition
Private university- $3,820 (2014-2015)
HOPE PROGRAM
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Applying for the Programs
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
or
Complete the Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPPS)
GAcollege411.org
HOPE PROGRAM
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Final Questions?
Thanks for Coming
FINAL QUESTIONS