Junior Parent Night Class of 2012

To Graduation and Beyond!

Counseling Dept. At CHS

Lauren CorbettA - Fi

Julie GraceyFl - Lem

Deborah Blount Len - Sa

Leigh LynottSc - Z

Counselors work with students in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social needs. We are always available to assist students and parents throughout high school.

Rebbie LichliterGraduation Coach

Lynda KimBilingual Parent Liaison

Elizabeth SmithBilingual Parent Liaison

Art LeftenantRecords Coordinator

Jan Turner Counseling Secretary

Contact Information:Office 770-521-7620Fax 770-521-7615

Review the GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Class of 2012English 4 credits

Mathematics 4 credits

Science 4 credits

Social Studies 3 credits

Health/Personal Fitness 1 credit

Foreign Language/Fine Art/Career Tech 3 credits

Electives 4 credits

Semester-long class= 0.5 credits; Year-long class= 1.0 credit

**23 total credits required to graduate**

Track your student’s graduation status!

Junior Advisements…Coming in March!

Major points addressed during Junior Advisement:

Graduation Status Report Credits (23 needed) GHSGT (must pass all 5 parts) Courses (Specified by Ga Dept of Ed)

Senior Schedule Courses needed for Graduation At least 4 academic classes

Post Secondary Options College Options and Time Line Millitary Time off

Junior Advisement cont…

SAT/ACT• Use the PSAT score report• My College Quick Start• When to take one• How to register

ACCEL Program• What is it• Who is eligible• What are the benefits• How to apply

Hope Scholarship • 3.0 Core GPA College Prep• Conversion • Not accessed until senior year• Georgia Student Finance Commission

Hope Grant• Tuition, fees, & $300 book allowance• No GPA requirement

Junior / Senior Timeline When…What…How

Refer to the College Calendar ~ Class of 2011 for a step by step guide to post-secondary

planning

Highlights—The Big Picture

Understand Admission Factors

• Primary Factors Quality/Rigor of

Academic Courses Academic

Performance/Grades Test Scores (SAT/ACT,

SAT Subject Tests, AP, etc.)

• Additional Factors Extracurricular Activities Essay (s) Letters of Recommendation Demonstrated interest

What Colleges Consider

The first part of planning for college is understanding what factors colleges consider when looking at a student profile.

Grades & Course Work

Your high school academic record is one of the most important factors in college admission. Colleges will look at a few aspects:

• Course selection: Challenge yourself with a rigorous course load and high-level classes, including AP or honors courses.

• Grades: Every year counts, starting with freshman year.

• GPA trends: Keep improving through every grade.

• Class rank

Numeric Average

Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding up all grades in classes and dividing by the total number of classes taken

100 point scale i.e. 87.963 out of 100 All grades included in this calculation – failed

grades, summer grades, online grades… Fulton County adds 7 points to the final

passing grade for each Honors, AP, and college course taken; shown on transcript

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Contact college to find how they calculate Most use this scale:

A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, F = 0.0 Most only consider academic courses (Language Arts, Math,

Science, Social Studies, World Language) To calculate, take your academic classes and assign a 4.0, 3.0,

2.0, or 0.0 for each course. Add them together and divide by the total number of academic courses (estimated GPA)

Some colleges may give additional points for Honors, AP, and College courses

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 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, or 0.0)

High School GPA is calculated by the postsecondary institution - not the

high school (Fulton County does not calculate)

Other Considerations Positive recommendations from educators and mentors

Personal statement and essay(s) demonstrating writing ability and self-expression

A “demonstrated interest” that shows your enthusiasm for the colleges to which you’re applying – make a contact at the admissions office

Extracurricular activities, including participation in sports, performing/visual arts, volunteering, etc.

Community involvement, part-time work or internship

Interview (if applicable)

Get Organized!

Lengthy Process with a lot of details that may seem overwhelming

Suggestion - Folders for each college with check lists, dates, and required documents

Encourage, Support, and Assist …

however, don’t do it for them.

Learn About the SAT, ACT, & SAT Subject Tests

the ACT…the ACT… Structure of TestStructure of Test

Math section: covers math Math section: covers math classes through trigonometryclasses through trigonometry

English sectionEnglish section Reading sectionReading section Science sectionScience section Writing sectionWriting section

Penalty for Wrong Answers?Penalty for Wrong Answers?NONO

Score RangeScore Range1-361-36

www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org

Structure of TestStructure of Test● Critical Reading sectionCritical Reading section● Math section: Algebra, Math section: Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Geometry, Statistics, ProbabilityProbability● Writing sectionWriting section

Penalty for Wrong Penalty for Wrong Answers?Answers? YES YES

Score RangeScore Range600-2400600-2400

www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com

the SAT…the SAT…An overview ofAn overview of

Upcoming Test DatesUpcoming Test Dates

SAT: ($47)March 12 (register by 2/11)May 7 (register by 4/8)June 4 (register by 5/6)

ACT: ($48)February 12 (register by 1/7)April 9 (register by 3/4)June 11 (register by 5/6)

** Test fee waivers available in counseling office for students receiving free or reduced lunch**

Chattahoochee CEEB Code:

110-146

Getting Ready for the SAT/ACTSelect challenging high school courses.Read widely and write extensively, both in

and out of school.Take advantage of the PSAT/NMSQT

score report Become familiar with SAT/ACT question

types, format and directions.Take advantage of free resources at

www.sat.collegeboard.com and www.actstudent.org

A Little Practice Goes a Long Way

Research is clear that cramming and short-term test prep aren’t effective substitutes for hard work in school.

To feel comfortable and confident on test day, it’s a good idea to be familiar with the test format and question types.

Like anything else in life, a little practice never hurts.

Test Prep – www.princetonreview.comwww.kaptest.com

About SAT Subject Tests

SAT Subject Tests allow you to showcase your accomplishments and interest in subjects in which you do well. They provide a more complete story about your academic abilities and distinguish you in the admissions process.

For admission- Certain schools require or recommend them as part of the admission process.

For placement and advising-Placement out of beginner classes allows you to focus on more interesting/in-depth classes and satisfy basic requirements for certain majors prior to attending college.-College advisers use them to help you pick course subjects and levels.

About SAT Subject Tests

Subject Tests cover content knowledge in:

Literature U.S. History BiologyMath Level 1 World History ChemistryMath Level 2 Physics

Foreign language Subject Tests measure reading comprehension, language usage and vocabulary. Some of these tests have a listening component.

Spanish Chinese FrenchJapanese German KoreanModern Hebrew Latin Italian

Score Choice

Score choice enables you to choose which scores you send to colleges by test date for the SAT and by individual test for the SAT Subject Tests.- Score Choice can be used on any score report that you send, including the four reports included with registration.-Score Choice is an optional feature, and you should follow each college’s stated score-use practice when using it.-Colleges and Universities will only receive the scores that you send them- your scores will not be released for admission purposes without your specific consent.

Explore College Options

Now that you know what colleges are looking for, it’s time to put them to the

test.

Which colleges are right for your student?

What to Consider

Size and diversity of student body Location Academic programs Campus life- athletics, activities, housing Graduation and retentions rates Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

Above all, think about where you will be the most happy and successful in your college life.

Visit Campuses

Get to know a school from the inside:

Take a campus tour. Speak with an admission counselor. Ask about financial aid opportunities. Sit in on a class of interest. Read the student newspaper. Talk to students and faculty. Take advantage of College Visits at CHS www.ecampustours.com

Get Organized and Apply

Narrow and categorize your choices:

– “More than likely” schools (1 or 2)– “Good match” schools (2 to 4)– “Reach” schools (1 or 2)

• Review scholarship and financial aid requirements.

• Revise application essays and share drafts with a trusted teacher, adviser or family member.

• Ask for recommendations (if required) and set firm dates for their completion – allow teachers/counselors 2-3 weeks

• Request transcripts and schedule interviews, if needed.

Develop a Financial Plan

Add it Up

+ Determine all college costs —not just tuition.

+ Calculate your college savings so far and see if you’re on track.

+ Estimate your family’s expected contribution —an EFC calculator is available at www.collegeboard.com/payforcollege.

+ Search for scholarships —try the Scholarship Search: www.collegeboard.com/scholarships.

+ Remember to explore every opportunity!

Apply and Compare

Know your options: grants, loans, work-study, etc.

Fill out the free FAFSA application as early as possible, and meet all deadlines.

Compare financial aid awards and determine how they fit with other contributions: Family Savings Scholarships

Scholarship Information

Counseling website –

“Available Scholarships” updated as soon as we receive new info

Hard copies located in the CCC and in the Nominated Scholarship binder in the Counseling office.

Don’t forget to check with local companies, organizations, banks and insurance companies

Online Search Engines: www.scholarships.com www.fastweb.com www.atlantascholarships.com www.gacollege411.org www.collegeboard.com

Great sites for free scholarship searches. Large database of scholarship information, awards available for academic achievement, special skills and talents, and/or financial need.

 

What is the HOPE Scholarship??

Public institutions in GA : covers tuition, HOPE-approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance.

Private institutions in GA : you may be eligible for a $3,500 per academic year scholarship for full-time study or $1,750 for half-time study (6-11 hours).

What are the eligibility requirements for the HOPE

SCHOLARSHIP?

1. Be a U.S. Citizen and legal resident of GA (for at least 12 months)

2. Be a high school graduate

3. Earn a 3.0 core GPA (on a 4.0 scale, as calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission)

Making a Decision

Try to visit colleges where you’ve been accepted.

Compare financial aid packages.Send your deposit.Get ready to graduate!

College Planning Recap

Remember: College opportunities exist for everyone!

Simplify the planning process: Understand admission factors.

Learn about the SAT/ACT and SAT Subject Tests.

Explore college options.

Develop a financial plan.

GAcollege411.orgPlan, Apply, & Pay for College

► Free SAT and ACT Test Prep

► College Entrance Requirements for GA Schools

► Financial Aid- Determine scholarships, grants and/or loans for which you may qualify. Apply for HOPE-link to FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

► Career Information- Interactive interest assessment to discover which careers match your goals. Find detailed information on specific careers and which state schools offer the necessary education.

Georgia Career Information System(GCIS)

www.gcic.peachnet.eduUser name: chattahoocheehs Password: gcis458

Final Announcements

Johns Creek High School will be hosting a NCAA Recruiting & Eligibility seminar for high school student/athletes that are interested or may have the potential to participate in collegiate athletics. National Scouting Report has agreed to present pertinent info relating to the high school recruiting process at no cost on Wednesday March 2, 2011 from 7-8pm at Johns Creek H.S.

Need a transcript sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse?• See Mrs. Lange in the Assistant Principal Office

AP Night – Wednesday, February 2nd – 7:00pm

Thank You for Coming!