junior parent information night presented by the johns creek counseling department october 7, 2015 @...
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Junior Parent Information Night
Presented by the Johns Creek Counseling DepartmentOctober 7, 2015 @ 6:30pm
Agenda Counselor Introductions and College
Information College Panel Junior Advisement Mini College Fair-Cafeteria
The Counseling Dept.Who are we???
All counselors are available for students, however, the primary counselor for students are based upon their last names:
Counselor’s Name Email Address
Jay Wiley C-Df and Dg-I [email protected]
Corey Debrody A-Bar and J-Me [email protected]
Emily Foster Barh-Bromb and Mf-Se [email protected]
Jay Mercer Brown-Ch and Sf-Z [email protected]
Patrick Greenaway-Student Support Counselor [email protected]
Wanda Moran-Graduation Coach [email protected]
Kris Watkins-Student Support Coordinator [email protected]
Jenny Poulos-Director of College & Career Center [email protected]
Rachel Kitchens-Cole- Social Worker [email protected]
Mary Lou Fleming-Registrar [email protected]
State of Georgia Requirements for Graduation
23 Units Required 4 credits of Language Arts 4 credits of Mathematics 4 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies 0.5 credit Health/0.5 credit Personal
Fitness 3 credits of FL/FA/CT 4 elective credits
What are colleges looking for?
GPA (core/academic) Rigor of courses taken (difficulty
level) Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT) Extracurricular Activities College Application Essays Teacher Recommendations
Fulton County GPANumeric Average
Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding every grade on the student’s transcript (failed classes are included)
100 point scale i.e. 87.963 out of 100 Fulton County adds 7 points to the final
passing grade for each Honors, AP, and college course taken; shown on transcript
Counselors cannot convert your students GPA to a 4.0 scale
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Some colleges may give additional points for Honors, AP, and College courses
Most only consider academic courses (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language)
To calculate, take your academic classes and assign a 4,3,2, or 0 for each course. Add them together and divide by the total number of academic courses (estimated GPA)
Some colleges may take off the additional 7 points added for Honors, AP and college courses (if so, take off the 7 points before assigning the (A)4, (B)3, (C)2, or (F)0)
College Entrance Exams
SAT A test of critical
thinking and problem solving (aptitude)
Score: 600 – 2400 Wrong answer
penalized Structure of test:
Critical Reading Math (Algebra I,
Algebra II and Geometry)
Writing (Mandatory)
ACT A content/curriculum-based test (achievement)Score: 1 - 36 Wrong answer not penalizedStructure of test:
EnglishMath (through trigonometry)ReadingScience ReasoningWriting (Optional)
SAT II: Subject Tests Some highly selective four-year colleges require
Subject specific designed to measure knowledge and the ability to apply
that knowledge in specific subject areas. Tests are given in Literature, U.S. History, World
History, Biology EM, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Level I, Mathematics Level II, French, German, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Colleges use the Subject Tests for admissions, course placements, or both
Contact schools to see if needed
Upcoming Test Dates
SATTest Registration Date Deadline
November 7 October 9December 5 November 5January 23 December
28March 5 February 5May 7 April 8June 4 May 5
www.collegeboard.com
ACT Test Registration Date Deadline
October 24 September 18December 12 November 6February 6 January 8April 9 March 4June 11 May 6
www.actstudent.org
Research Prospective Colleges
Visit www.gcic.peachnet.edu parent id: johnscreekhs password: gcis7315 Visit College Websites Attend College Visits at JCHS (24 hours in
advance) Attend College Fairs/Receptions Visit Your Prospective College-Make sure this
absence is preapproved with the attendance office 3 days before you leave
Be Realistic
Dual Enrollment
Students have to meet the university/college’s admissions requirements and deadlines in order to be admitted (SAT/ACT and GPA)
JCHS cannot extend the university/college’s deadline Students are not admitted to the college/university
until they receive notice stating so Deadline for Fulton County dual enrollment is
March 30, 2016 (JCHS must know by this date) Dual Enrollment Night November 18, 2015 @ 6:00pm
College Application Process
Process starts Monday August 31, 2016
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A COLLEGEVisit www.gcic.peachnet.edu
• Entrance requirements/ Admissions policy • Location• Size of student body• Majors and educational programs• Type of school and degrees offered • Activities• Diversity of student body• Class size• Costs and financial aid• College affiliation and accreditation• Athletics• Campus activities• Support services
DEADLINES FOR COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS(Due to the large number of applications the Counseling Department receives, we ask that you strictly adhere to the following deadlines)
COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE
APPLICATION DUE TO COUNSELING OFFICE
October 1- 30 September 15
November 1-30 October 15
December 1- 30 November 15
January 1 - 30 December 1
TYPES OF ADMISSIONS DECISIONS
Regular Decision Early Action
Receives notice of admission early If accepted, student is not obligated to
attend Early Decision
Receives notice of admission early If accepted, student is obligated to attend If accepted, student must withdraw all other
applications
Letters of Recommendation
Submit a resume or senior information sheet
Counselors need at least 10 business days to complete a recommendation
Please try and give teachers at least a month to complete a recommendation
*Resume contains academic information, honors, awards, extracurricular activities, employment, and charity work
Financial Aid Options
Four Types
Grants/Gifts (merit-based monies) Grants and gift monies do not have to be repaid. Some schools term these “scholarship.”
College Work Study allows students to work either on or near campus in a job arranged by the Financial Aid Office.
Loans which usually have low interest rates, must be repaid Federal and/or State Loans must be repaid as stipulated.
Application Process for Need-Based Financial Aid:
FAFSA: The application opens January 1st of your child’s graduating year https://fafsa.ed.gov/ CSS PROFILE: This is a form required by many private colleges. Ask
the college if it is required.
Scholarships RESEARCH scholarship opportunities
College and Career Center HOPE
Web Sites www.gcic.peachnet.edu id: johnscreekhs pw: gcis7315 www.fastweb.com http://gacollege411.com www.scholarships.com www.fastaid.com www.finaid.org
Call the Financial Aid Office at Individual Schools
“Understanding Financial Aid” Information Night
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 @ 6pm
Johns Creek High School Auditorium Learn about the financial aid
process, HOPE Scholarship, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), federal aid, loans, grants, work programs, education cost, Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and much more!
College-Bound Student Athletes
Is your student planning on participating inIntercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I
or II institution? The student must register with the NCAA Initial-
Eligibility Clearinghouse at www.eligibilitycenter.org Submit the transcript request to Mrs. Fleming in
the Counseling Office. When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to
be sent to NCAA Eligibility Center.
Advice Let your student take ownership of the
process May 1st – Decision Day (required to tell
college of your decision) Senioritis Rescinding admission and scholarship
offers Falling grades second semester Schedule changes (rigorous to less
rigorous) If the student changes his or her schedule, he
or she must notify the Office of Undergraduate Admissions immediately in writing
Keep in Touch Follow us on Twitter: @JCHS_Counseling
Remind: Enter this number (770) 212-9776 with this message: @7ef54 Counselor’s Corner
Thank You