Imagine ● Believe ● Achieve Class of 2014

Senior Handbook

“Learn today, achieve for life.”

Table of Contents

Websites Helpful to Students and Parents 2

Important Dates 3

Yearbook Deadlines for Seniors 4

Graduation Requirements for High School 5

Sequence of Academics Classes 6

Hottest Careers for College Graduates 7

Georgia's HOT Careers to 2016 and Bureau of Labor Statistics 9

Industries with Fastest Growth 12

Sample Activity Sheet 13

Sample Activity Sheet with Examples 14

Information Concerning the SAT 16 .

SAT Subject Tests: Show What You Know 17

Information Concerning the ACT 18

College Planning Checklist 19

Choosing the College that's right for you 20

College Credit Now/Dual Enrollment 21

Map of Georgia's Technical College System 22

List of Technical Colleges ofthe Georgia Technical College System 23

Map of Georgia with the University System of Georgia 27

List of Colleges and Universities that Makeup the Georgia University System 28

Applications to College, School Transcripts and SAT scores: Information on How to Send 31·

Registering with the Selective Service 32

Information for Contacting Military Recruiters 33

Financial Aid Timeline & Process 34

What to Look for in a Financial Aid Award Letter 37

Financial Aid Award Letter Worksheet 38

Financial Tip Sheets 39

Georgia Student Finance Commission: How do I... 41 .

Are You Hoping For the Hope Scholarship? 43

HOPE GPA Calculation and Eligibility for Scholarship-2009 Update 44

Hope Program Summary 45

NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards Reference Sheet 47

Georgia Career Information System 49

College Visitation Letters and Process to Follow for College Visits 50

Web sites Helpful to Students and Parentshttp://www.fannin.k12.ga.usParents may go to the Fannin County Schools web page and log in on the Parent Portal tosee their child's attendance and grades. Parents have to have a username and password tolog in. To obtain information on getting an account with the Parent Portal, please call theFannin County Schools Technology Office at 706-258-2791.

http://www.gacollege4ll.orgStudents are encouraged to used this website to send applications for post secondaryinstitutions, send transcripts, apply for the FAFSA, apply for scholarships, take careerinformation assessments, and gain information on careers, post secondary institutions,jobs, scholarships, loans, etc. Student must create an account and log in with a usernameand password.

http://www.gcic.peachnet.eduStudents can take career assessments, obtain information on colleges. Scholarships,careers, etc. at this website. F.C.H.S. pays for the use ofthis website. The user name isfanninchs and the password is gcis387.

http://www.collegeboard.comStudents will use this website to register for the SAT. The Fannin County High SchoolTesting Center Code is 11-255. The Fannin County High School Code tohave your SAT scores sent to be added to your high school record is 110395.If you have problems with registering for the SAT or with your username orpassword, you may call the following: 1-866-756-7346.

http://www.collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschoo 1The SATONLINE class is available for students to prepare and study before taking theSAT. Access Codes were provided to the students when they were in the ninth grade.Students who have lost their card with their SATONLINE Access Code or who havetransferred in since the ninth grade may get an Access Code from the senior counselor.

http://www .actstudent.orgStudents will use this website to register for the ACT. The Fannin County High SchoolTesting Center Code is 201450. The Fannin County High School Code tohave your ACT scores sent to be added to your high school record is 110395.If you have problems with registering for the ACT or with your username orpassword, you may call the following: 1-319-337-1270.

http://www.usg.eduYou can get information for the University System of Georgria Colleges.

http://www.doe.kl2.ga.us: The Georgia Department of Education

http://www.millitary.com: You can get information for all branches of the military.

Websites for information for financial aid are the following:http://www.finaid.org http://www.fastweb.com http://www.gacollege.orghttp://www.studentaid.ed.gOY http://www.schoolsoup.com http://www.gcic.peachnet.edu

Web sites for colleges and universities are the following:http://www.campustours.com http://www.college.govhttp://www.collegeview.com http://www.petersons.com

http://www.gacollege.orghttp://www.gcic.peachnet.edu

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Important DatesAwards Night

Tuesday, May 22, 2014Performing Arts Center

7:00 p.m.

Scholarship NightThursday, May 15, 2014Performing Arts Center

7:00 p.m.

Seniors Write Thank You Notes for ScholarshipsFriday, May 16, 2014

Media Center11:15 a.m.

Graduation PracticeWednesday, May 21, 2014

Report to the Cafeteria at 8:30 a.m.Thursday, May 22, 2014

Report to the Cafeteria at 9:00 a.m.

Cap and Gown DeliveryAfter Graduation Practice

GraduationFriday, May 23, 2014

8:00 p.m.

Seniors must clear up any fines that are outstanding in order to receive a diploma.ALL GRADUATION PRACTICESARE MANDATORY.

*AII dates are subject to change.

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2013-2014 Yearbook Deadlines for Seniors:

June 11th & 12th Senior Portraits

Senior Portraits will be made in the Performing Art Center. These appointments will be made

through Prestige Portraits. If you want a "yearbook only" picture please wait until the LASTSenior Picture Retake day on September 4th. Please visitwww.prestigeportraits.com!chattanooga for further information.

August 12th - September 4th Senior Picture Retakes.Appointment sheets will be posted outside Room 124A. It will be announced when they areposted so that you can come by and sign up. There is no charge for the "yearbook only" picture.ALL seniors must have at least their "yearbook only" picture. The picture MUST be taken

through Lifetouch studios.

August 23rd- Senior Directories Due.

All Seniors will need to complete a "Senior Directory" for the yearbook. The Senior Directorywill list all of the activities you have been involved with in your four years of high school. TheSenior Directory form will be given to you in a homeroom and available outside Room 124A.

September 20th - Select Yearbook pose deadline.The portrait must be your formal picture against a BLUEor BLACKbackground only. You may go

online to select your portrait or, on an announced date, the Yearbook Staff will be setup in the

Commons Area during lunch with a computer to select your pose. If a pose has not been

selected by September zo" the Yearbook Staff will select a pose for the yearbook.

October 11th - Senior Ad Pages Due.

Senior Ad Pages will go on sale at the end of August. Information will be sent out. Space islimited so ads are placed on a first-come, first-served basis.

October 11th - Baby Pictures Due for End of Year VideoDue to the technical nature of the video creation process pictures MUST be received before oron this date.

PleaseNote: Dates are subject to change due to weather, etc. IFa date changesevery effort will be

made to notify Parents and Students. Deadlines must be met in or for Yearbook to be completed ontime and delivered to students on time.

Further Yearbook Information will be posted on school announcements, sent via AlertNow,and will be posted on our website. Go to: www.fanninyearbook.com OR

facebook.com/FCHS. Yearbook

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High School Graduation Requirements 2014To earn a diploma, students must:

1. Satisfy attendance requirements2. Pass Georgia High School Writing Test3. Pass Georgia High School Graduation Test for Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies unless

an EOCT (test) for Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies have been passed. Writing test isrequired!

4. Earn the required 28 Carnegie Units

CARNEGIE UNITS COURSESEnglish/Language Arts

4 (Ninth Grade English Literature andComposition & American Literatureand Composition required)Mathematics

4 (Math 1,2, 3, and 4 required for 4year college; Support Math IAIBand/or Support Math IIAIB maysatisfy 3rd and/or 4th mathrequirements if pursuing technicalschool, military, or workforce.Science

4 (Biology and Physical Science or*CT AE courses which fulfill the 4th Physics required; Chemistry orscience AND meets the University Environmental Science required)

System of Georgia science Count as 4th science:requirements for admissions. Forensic.Science Anatomy, AP

**CT AE courses which fulfill the 4th Biology, Physics, Food & Nutritionscience and DO NOT meet Lifespan*, Food Science",

University System of Georgia Engineering Applications**, Introrequirement. Healthcare Science**, Applied

Therapeutic Services**, GeneralHorticulture and Plant Science*,Animal Science Tech/Biotech", PlantSciencelBiotech* .

4 Social Studies(Am. Gov. 112 cr. World Geography Y,cr, US History 1cr., Economics 1cr.and World History lcr. reauired)Health and Personal Fitness Y,

1 credit eachComputer Technology

1 (Computer Applications, Computingin the Modem World or FoundationsEngineering Technology reauired)

3 CT AE, Foreign Language, and / orColleges require 2 units foreign Fine Arts

lanzuaze.7 Electives

(Can be academic courses)28 TOTAL

CREDITS REQUIRED FOR PROMOTION 10TH = 4 11TH = 12 12TH =20Revised 8/24/2011 Saved as: High School Graduation Requirements 2012 & 2013

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SEQUENCE OF ACADEMIC CLASSESClass of 2014

ENGLISHMATHSCIENCESOCIAL STUDIESHEAL THlPER.FIT.CONCENTRATIONCOMPUTER TECH

9th GradeNinth Grade Literature & CompositionMath 1 or Math 1 with SupportBiology or Honors BiologyAmerican Government (1/2) World Geography (1/2)Health and Personal FitnessFine Arts and/or CTAE PathwayComputer Applications or Foundations of Engineering Technology or ComputingModem World

ENGLISHMATHSCIENCESOCIAL STUDIESCONCENTRATIONHEAL THIPER.FIT.COMPUTER TECH

10th GradeAmerican Literature & CompositionMath 2 or Math 2 with SupportPhysical Science or Honors ChemistryWorld History or AP World HistoryFine Arts, Modem Language, and/or CTAE PathwayHealth and Personal FitnessComputer Applications or Foundations of Engineering Technology or ComputingModem World

ENGLISHMATHSCIENCESOCIAL STUDIESCONCENTRATION

COMPUTER TECH

11th GradeWorld Literature, Advanced Composition, Literary TypesMath 3 or Support 3Chemistry or Honors Physics or Environmental ScienceU.S. History or AP US HistoryFine Arts, Modem Language, and/or CTAE Pathway(Two units of credit of the same modem language are required to enter a UniversitySystem of Georgia College or University.)Computer Applications or Foundations of Engineering Technology or ComputingModem World

12th GradeEnglish Literature and Composition, AP Language, AP EnglishMath 4 or AP Calculus or Math 3Chemistry or Anatomy & Physiology or AP Biology or Physics or Forensic Scienceor Environmental Science or Food & Nutrition through the Lifespan** or FoodScience** or Plant Science and Biotechnology**, General Horticulture and PlantScience** or Animal Science Technology** or Engineering Applications* orIntroduction to Healthcare Science* or Application of Therapeutic Services*Economics or AP MicroeconomicsFine Arts, Modem Language, and/or CTAE Pathway(Two units of credit of the same modem language are required to enter a UniversitySystem of Georgia College or University.)Computer Applications or Foundations of Engineering Technology or ComputingModem World

**CTAE course which fulfills the fourth science requirement and the Board of Regents University System of Georgia Requirement

ENGLISHMATHSCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIESCONCENTRATION

COMPUTER TECH

·CT AE course which fulfills the fourth science requirement Saved as Class Sequence 2014, Revised 1118/2012

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Hottest Careers for CollegeGraduatesExperts Predict Where the Jobs Will Be in 2018

Government economists estimate which occupations will have the most job openings between 2008and 2018. Openings occur because new jobs are created and because workers retire or leave thefield for other reasons.Check out these top 10 lists of occupations, sorted by the level of education typically required:

Graduate degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree or postsecondary vocational award

Occupations with the Most Job Openings: Graduate Degree

Occupation Total Job Openings 2008-2018

Postsecondary teachers 553,000

Doctors and surgeons 261,000

Lawyers 240,000

Clergy (imams, Nuns and Monks, Priests, Protestant Ministers, Rabbis) 218,000

Phannacists 106,000

Educational, vocational, and school counselors 94,000

Physical therapists 79,000

Medical scientists. except epidemiologists 66,000

Mental health and substance abuse social workers 61,000

Instructional coordinators 61,000

Occupations with the Most Job Openings: Bachelor's Degree

Occupation Total Job Openings 2008-2018

Elementary school teachers, except special education 597,000

Accountants and auditors 498,000

Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education 412,000

Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education 251.000

Computer systems analysts 223,000

computer software engineers, applications 218,000

Network systems and data communications analysts 208,000

Computer software engineers. systems software 153,000

Construction managers 138,000

Market research analysts 137,000

Occupations with the Most Jobs Openings: Associate's Degree or Postsecondary VocationalAward

Occupation Total Job Openings 2008-2018

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Registered nurses 1.039,000

Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants 422,000

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses 391,000

Computer support specialists 235,000

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 220,000

Automotive service technicians and mechanics 182,000

Preschool teachers, except special education 178,000

Insurance sales agents 153,000

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians 136,000

Real estate sales agents 128,000

Sou rce: u.s. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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• Fast job growth

• Above average wages• At least 100 expected annual job openings

More than a Bachelor's Degree

Average ExpectedTitle Wages Annual

Job(per/hour) Openings

Administrative Services Manager 34.61 390

Business Teachers, Postsecondary 82,520' 110

Clinical. Counseling & School Psychologists 29.87 140

Computer and Info Svstems Managers 52.86 330

Dentists, General 79.60 160

Education Administrators. Elementarv and Secondary 81,338* 370School

Education Administrators. Postsecondary 41.62 160

Education Teachers. Postsecondary 72,079* 150

Educational. Vocational & School Counselors 26.40 250

Health Soecialties Teachers. Postsecondary 192,088* 1140

Instructional Coordinators 26.74 360

Internists. General 84.141110

Librarians 27.95 160

Manacement Analysts 42.92 890

Medical and Health Services Manaaers 39.10 310

Musical Directors and Composers 25.07 120

Pharmacists 48.71 310

PhYSical Therapists 35.65 150

Producers and Directors 137.92 110

Veterinarians 36.96 110

Vocational Education Teachers. Postsecondary 123.60 1200*annual salary

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Accountants and Auditors 131.32 1970

Compensation. Benefits and Job Analysis Specialists 25.451100

Comouter Software Engineers. Aoolications 41.31 620

Comouter Software Engineers. System Software 40.241440

Computer Systems Analysts 37.591930

Construction Managers 37.16 500

Database Administrators 35.71 130

Elementarv School Teachers. Excluding Special Education 49,580' 12,800

Employment. Recruitment and Placement Soecialists 26.05 250

Financial Analysts 37.75 200

Industrial Engineers 35.07 210

Kindergarten Teachers. Excluding Special Education 45,520'1350

Logisticians 31.68 120

Medical and Clinical Lab Technologists 25.19 180

Medical and Public Health Social Workers 21.16 130

Middle School Teachers. Excluding Special Education & 50,220' 1,230Vocational Education

Network & Computer Systems Administrators 33.43 410

Network Systems & Data Communications Analysis 34.17 650

Personal Financial Advisors 37.47 130

Physician Assistants 38.82 120

Secondarv School Teachers. Excluding Soecial Education & 50,236' 1,260Vocational Education

Social and Community Service Managers 29.38 120

Special Education Teachers. Preschool. Kindergarten & 51,005* 390Elementary School

Special Education Teachers. Middle School 51,507* 190

Special Education Teachers. Secondary School 52,056* 180

Training and Development Specialists 26.86 380

Writers and Authors 24.071110

,annual salary

Associate's Degree or Postsecondary Vocational Training

Average ExpectedTitle Wages Annual Job

(per/hour) Openings

Computer Support Specialists 21.05 970

Dental Hygienists 130.15 290

Paralegals & Legal Assistants 24.01 240

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 23.17 190

Reaistered Nurses 28.48 3,010

Respiratory Therapists 23.59 150

Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists 119.76 1360*annual salary

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Average ExpectedAnnualTitle Wages Job(per/hour) Openings

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Detectives and Criminal Investioators /25.53 170

Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants 119.13 1,480

Food Service Manaoers 129.02 310

Suoervisors of LandscapinG. Lawn Service & Grounds119

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Long-term on-the-job Training

Average ExpectedTitle Wages Annual Job

(per/hour) Openings

Coaches and Scouts 19.85 150

Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers 22.37 320

Mobile Heavy Eguipment Mechanics. Excluding Engines 19.62 180

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 19.49 150'annual salary

Moderate-term on-the-job Training

Average ExpectedTitle Wages Annual Job

(per/hour) Openings

Advertisings Sales Agents 129.99 1250"annual salary

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Industries with the Fastest and Biggest GrowthWondering where the jobs of the future will be? Governmenteconomists estimate which industries will provide the most new wage 'and salary jobs between 2008 and 2018. They also predict whichindustries will have the fastest employment growth.

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Offices of physicians I 772,000

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Employment services I 600,000

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SAMPLE ACTIVITY SHEET

Complete NameComplete Address

Home Telephone:Cell Telephone:

Work Telephone:Email:

Future GoalsSAT (Scores and Dates Taken)ACT (Scores and Dates Taken)

Awards, Honors, RecognitionsNational

List the activity -9,10,11,12 Example (Give number years participated)State

Local

Clubs and Organizations

Athletics and Sports

Church and Community Service

Work

Other

Hobbies and Special Interest

Discuss any unusual circumstance that you have had to overcome.

Additional Important Information

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SAMPLE ACTIVITY SHEET(These are examples of things a student could have on his/her activity sheet.)

First Name Middle Name Last NameBox Hwy. (Or P.O. Box or Street Address)

Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513

Home Telephone: 706-632- _Cell Telephone: 706-__ - _Work Telephone: 706-632- _

Email: _My Future GoalsAre:---------------------------------------------------------

SAT Scores: Verba] Math Writing __ Date Taken __Verbal Math Writing __ Date Taken __

ACT Scores: English_Math_SS Reading_Sci. Reading_Composite_English_Math_SS Reading_Sci. Reading_Composite_

Awards, Honors, RecognitionsNationalNational Citizenship Award 9Washington Leadership Program 10Local Electric Company's Student Representative to Washington D.C. for the ElectricEnergy Workshop 11

StateAcademic Club-Regional ChampionsFFA Club Regional Winner

9,1010, 11

LocalOutstanding CitizenshipNational Honor SocietyPrincipal's Honor Roll

Student of the MonthJunior Board of DirectorsAward for the Highest Grade in the Algebra II course

1010,11,12 (President 12)9 (1st sem.), 10 (2nd sem.), 11(1st and 2nd sems.)9 (August)12 (Activities Chairperson)9

Clubs and Organizations (Include Offices Held)Spanish ClubAmbassador TeamFFA

9,10 (Recording Secretary 10)9, 10, 11,12 (President 11)9,10, 11, 12 (Vice-Pres.ll)

Athletics and Sportsr.v. Tennis TeamVarsity Tennis Team

9,1011 ,12 (Captain 12)

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Church and Community ServiceChurch of Blue Ridge Member----

Church Youth GroupCommunity Recreation League in Soccer

9, 10,11,129,10,11 ,129,10,11,12

WorkAntonia's Pizza 9,10,11,12 (Saturdays and

Sundays for 8 hours eachday)

Work in Our Family Business-Auto Parts Store(One hour each day and 8 hours on Saturday)

9,10,11,12Participate in the School Work Programfor the 3 rd and 4th Blocks(Work at least 20 hours each week)

Restaurant------- 11, 12 (Waitress)

OtherBallet and Tap Lessons 9, 10Performed in the Local Theater Dance Production 10Summer Tennis Camp 9, 10, 11, 12

Educational Trip to Rome, Paris, and France with Art Club 10Cared for my 10 year old brotherand 6 year.old sister after school 9,10, 11, 12 (two hours each

day for five days each week)12Computer App. 9,Web Design-10

Peer Facilitator for the Healthcare TeacherProficient on a Computer

Family Vacation Traveled to YellowstoneNational Park (Drove Across U.S.A. and Stoppedat Numerous Historical Places ofInterest) 10

Hobbies and Special InterestRead Mysteries 9,10,11,12Collect Rare Coins 11, 12Dance Competitions in Ballet and Tap 9, 10Sew (Design My Own Clothing) 9,10,11,12Made a Garden to Sell Produce Each Summer 9,10,11, 12Raising a Cow to Show and Compete in FFA Competitions 11,1 2Compete in Fishing Contest on a Quarterly Basis 11, 12

Discuss Anv Unusual Circumstance You Have Had to Overcome:

Additional Information ofImportance: _

Information Concerning the SAT

Students will need to register online at www.collegeboard.org.

You will be asked to create an account. When you create an account, be sure towrite down the usemame and password to keep in a secure place. You will needthe same usemame and password every time you need to access the College Boardto send scores or register to take the SAT.

Username: ---------------------Password:-----------------------

If you have forgotten your username or password call 1-866-756-7346

The Test Center Code for Fannin County High School is 11-255.

You will find the Fannin County High School Test Center Code listed underBlue Ridge.

The SAT will be given at Fannin County High School on the following:

October 05,2013November 02,2013January 25,2014March 08, 2014May 03,2014June 07,2014

Registration Deadline: Sept. 6, 2013Registration Deadline: Oct. 3,2013Registration Deadline: Dec. 27, 2013Registration Deadline: Feb. 7,2014Registration Deadline: April 4, 2014Registration Deadline: May 9, 2014

Late Reg. Sept. 20Late Reg. Oct. 18

Late Reg. Jan. 10Late Reg. Feb. 21Late Reg. Apri118Late Reg. May 23

** There is a fee for the test and a late fee is charged if the student's registration is past theregular registration deadline.

*** Fee- waivers are available in the counselors' office that will cover the cost of the SAT.Students must verify they meet the income guidelines in order to receive a fee- waiver. Fee-

waivers cannot be used with a late registration.

**** Students who receive a fee- waiver for the SAT may receive up to four college applicationfee- waivers. However, some colleges may not accept the fee- waivers. If they do not accept fee-

waivers, the student will have to pay the application fee.

SAT Subject Tests

SATSubjectTests are the only nationaladmissiontests that measurestudents'knowledgeand skills in particularsubjectareas,and their ability to applythat knowledge.They are closely linkedto the high schoolcurriculumandhavea proventrack recordof providingcollegeswith a highly reliable, objective assessment of student readinessfor college-level work. The SAT SubjectTestsgive studentsan additionalopportunityto distinguishthemselvesandshowcasetheir skills in a particularsubjectarea.

Helping colleges objectively assess student knowledge and skills

A student's high school grades and course selection are excellent indicators of how well thatstudent is going to do in college. But course content and grading standards vary widely among highschools, making it difficult for colleges to compare the academic records of their applicants. How cancolleges effectively and objectively assess a student's mastery of specific content areas?

Educators trust the SAT Subject Tests as a useful part of the college application process because theyare:

• Highly reliable and valid

• A recognized, accurate measure of college readiness and subject-area knowledge

• A proven method for placing and advising students based on their individual academicpreparation

• A way for students to show their thorough knowledge of a certain subject, as well as theiracademic interest and determination to succeed

Each year, nearly 500,000 students take SAT Subject Tests to demonstratetheir masteryof particularsubjects.Collegesacrossthe countryuse the tests as a common and objective scale for evaluating a student'smasteryofspecificcontentareas.

Helping your students with the SAT Subject Tests

Help your students choose the Subject Tests that will best demonstrate their knowledge and skills tocolleges. Help them learn about and succeed on the tests by assisting them to:

• Understand the SAT Subject Tests

o Understand what subjects are offered, how the tests are developed, and when they shouldtake them

o Find the best ways to practice for the SAT Subject Testso Access free and low-cost resources the College Board offers educators and students to

better understand and get ready for the SAT Subject Tests

• Register for the test and find:

o Policies they need to know, including test accommodations

o Dates, deadlines, and fees

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Information Concerning the ACT

You will need to create an account at the www.actstudent.org website in order to registerto take the ACT. Be sure to write your usemame and password to keep in a secure place.You will need the same usemame and password to register for other ACT Test or to have

scores sent.

USERNAME: _

PASSWORD:

If you forget your username or password call: 1-319-337-1510The Fannin County Test Center Code is 201450.

You will find the Fannin County Test Center Code listed under Blue Ridge.

The ACT will be given at Fannin County High School on the following:

September 21,2013December 14,2013February 8, 2014April 12,2014

Registration Deadline: August 23,2013Registration Deadline: November 8, 2013Registration Deadline: January iO, 2014Registration Deadline: March 7, 2014

Late Registration: Aug. 24- Sep. 6,2013Late Registration: Nov. 9-22,2013Late Registration: Jan. 11-24, 2014Late Registration: March 8-21, 2014

Cost of the ACT Test for 2013-14Regular Registration Deadline $36.50 without the writing

Regular Registration Deadline $52.50 with the writingLate Registration Fee is $23.00 (This is in addition to the registration amount you

selected above.)Standby Registration Fee is $41.00 (This is in addition to the registration amount

you selected above.)

*Fee-waivers are available in the counselor' office that will cover the cost of the ACT.Students must verify they meet the income guidelines in order to receive a fee-waiver.

Fee-waivers can be used with a late registration.

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financial aid information on the Financial Aid Planning tab located at

gacollege4l1.org .

../ Narrow your list of college choices to about 4 to 6.

../ Complete student resume of extracurricular activities and awards .

./ At gacollege411.org complete and submit college applications and requesttranscripts. If you have a definite first choice, consider applying early decision orearly action .

../ Contact financial aid offices at school to which you have applied for school-specific

scholarships and additional financial aid forms .

../ To play college sports, contact NCAA for eligibility instructions .

../ Remind your parents you will need current tax information in January for financialapplications .

./ Check college deadlines to apply for on-campus housing .

./ Give your counselor a copy of all acceptance letters and scholarship award letters.

Spring

../ Complete and submit the FAFSAafter January 1st. Rebecca Hammond will help

with this process. Call her at 706-946-3330 .

../ Make your decision by May 1st as to which college you will attend .

../ Inform other colleges to which you have applied about your decision to enrollelsewhere .

./ Request your final transcript to be sent to colleges to which you have applied bycompleting a request in the counselors' office .

./ Submit fees for tuition, room, and board.

Deciding which college to attend is hard workl You'llstudy college catalogs, take entrance exams, visitcampuses, write essays, collect transcripts and letters of recommendation, and fillout admissions applica-tions and financial aid forms. After you receive replies to your applications, you will have to choose amongthe colleges that accepted you and try to work out a financial aid plan. You'llface some tough decisions.

The followingtips and Financial Aid Award Letter Worksheet will help you decide which college is right foryou from educational, personal, and financial standpoints. The worksheet will help you compare the finan-cial aid packages offered by colleges that interest you so you can determine your out-of-pocket costs-theamount not covered by financial aid.

Getting Started

Talkwith people who have been through the college application process or know about it, and take sometime by yourself to decide which college or university is right for you. Consider whether a school offers whatyou want. Check the following factors:

Type of institution: Is it a college or university? Is it public or private? Is it two-year or four-year? Is it areligious or technical school?

• Size: What is the student population?

Mix of students: Is it coed, single-sex, multiracial?

• Location: Is it in a large or small city? Is it in a suburban or rural area?

• Curriculum: Does it have the majors that interest you?

• Special programs Does it have learning support? Does it have remedial or other programs you need?·

• Extracurricular activities: Does it have the sports or art programs you want?

Social life: How do students who have attended rate the school?

Proximity to family and friends: Do you want to stay close to your family and friends or tryout anotherpart of the country?

Faculty: What are members' credentials and reputation?

Costs: What are the costs of tuition, books, meals, and other extras?

Financial Aid: What kinds of financial aid does it offer?

Costs are an important factor but should not be the most important one-especially if you receive anyfinancial aid to offset the costs. Make sure the schools you consider meet your academic and social needs.Even if you have to stretch a little financially,you want to attend a school that will challenge you and prepareyou for the future you want.

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Georgia Highlands College

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Georgia Institute of TechnologyNorth AvenueAtlanta, GA 30332Profile

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Georgia Perimeter College3251 Panthersville RoadDecatur, GA 30034-3897Profile

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1800 Century Place, Suite 150

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Georgia Southwestern Stale University

800 Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Drive

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Georgia State UniversityPO Box 3965Atlanta, GA 30303-3083Profile

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Gordon State College419 College DriveBarnesville, GA 30204-1762Profile

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1000 Chastain Road

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100 College Station Drive

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Savannah State University3219 College AvenueSavannah, GA31404Profile

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Skidaway Institute of Oceanography10 Ocean Science CircleSavannah, GA 31411Profile

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College Application Process

Step 1 - Research colleges, universities, and technical colleges for academic, financialand personality fit. Check application deadlines. Many colleges have an early deadlineand give incentives to apply early. For example, Kennesaw State University givesstudents priority in housing and choosing classes, if they meet early deadline. Also,housing for the University of North Georgia fills up quickly, so apply early. If you arehoping to earn a college scholarship to any college, you will want to apply early.

Step 2- Sign up for the SAT, ACT, or Compass, if you have not already tested or if youwish to improve scores. Most technical colleges will require the Compass Test.

Step 3 - If applying to a Georgia college complete application online atwww.gacollege4l1.org. Your account name and password are birth month, birthday(without the year), and last name in lower case letters and no spaces. If that doesn'twork, use the same format for the account name, but change the password to your lastname only.

If applying to out of state, go directly to college's website. Be prepared with credit cardinformation, so you can pay application fee online. If college requires you to mail acheck, send promptly after completing application.

Step 4 - If required by the college, request teacher recommendations. Give the teacherplenty of notice. If letter needs to be mailed, provide teacher with addressed envelope.

Step 5 - If a counselor recommendation is requested, complete a senior activity sheet,listing accomplishments, activities, and community service. Activity sheet is available inthe counselor's office. Give activity sheet to senior counselor at least 2 weeks prior tothe college's deadline date.

Step 6 - Go to www.gacollege411.org and send transcript. If applying t out of statecollege, complete a transcript request form which is available in the counselor's office.Turn in the request form to Mrs. Martha Chastain, registrar, in the counselor's office.She will mail the official transcript.

Step 7- Go to www.collegeboard.com to send SAT scores or www.actstudent.org tosend ACT scores, if you did not request SAT/ACT to send them to the college at the timeyou tested. Be prepared with credit card information; cost is approximately $10.00. It isokay to complete a college application and send your transcripts even if you havenot taken the SAT, ACT or Compass.

Step 8- After you have completed application process, check your em ail frequently fornotification from the college.

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No. In fact it's never been easier. A young mancan register with Selective Service in less than 2"Re 9 I-S te rln9 minutes via the Internet at: www.sss.gov.Youcan also register by going to your local post office·thSit· and completing a registration form. It's as simple asWI e e-c "I" '~e---------filliiig myour"nairie;-address~teIeplioiie number; date

"" ~ of birth and Social Security number. Registration

S. forms should be available in your local recreation orerv-Iceo social service center, school's guidance or registraroffice, or you may receive a form in the mail. Simplycomplete it and mail the form to Selective Service.

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Q: What is Selective Service?

Q: What if I don't register?

A: The Selective Service is a government agency whosejob is to provide untrained manpower for the ArmedForces if there's a national emergency.

A: You are breaking the law. Ifprosecuted, you couldbe sent to prison for up to 5 years and may be finedup to $250,000. In addition, if you fail to register,you cannot qualify for federal student grants or loansfor college, job training benefits and many state andfederal jobs.

Q: What is Selective Service Registration?

Q: Is registration hard?

A: By registering, you add your name to a list of all themen in the nation., ages 18 through 25. The list wouldbe used to identify men for possible military servicein case of a national emergency.

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Q: When should I register?A: Within 30 days of your 18th birthday. If you cannot

register on time because you are hospitalized or inprison, you have 30 days in which to register after "you are released. If 30 days have already passed sinceyour 18th birthday, register immediately, eitheronline or at your post office. Although SelectiveService will accepta late registration, the longeryou wait, the longer you are breaking the law andjeopardizing your future benefits.

Q: How do Iprove I registered?A:" When registering Via: the Internet, you will receive

your Selective Service number immediately. Thatnumber is your proof of registration - for safekeeping, jot it dowri.You will receive as-electiveService card by mail within 2 weeks confirming thatnumber, (Note:.If you.reglstered.by mail, you"willreceive a cardconfuming your registration with 60-90 days.) If you don't get your card within 90days, write to:

- selective. Service SystemRegistration"lnformation OfficeP.O. Box 94638Palatine, IL 6009~638

Or call1-B47-688-68BB

Register withSelective Service.

Q: What happens if there's a draft?

Use the Internet:WWW.SSS.gov

A: There hasn't been a draft since 1973. If there were an"emergency sufficient for Congress to order anotherdraft, Selective Service would conduct a birthdatelottery to decide the order in which to call men.Those who turn 20 during that calendar year wouldbe called first in a sequence determined bythe lottery.If more men were needed, those"21 to 25 would becalled, youngest first.

Q: Who is required to register?A: The law says that all 18-year-old men (includingUfi.

citizens living abroad and non-citizen immigrant males18-25 residing in the U.S.) must register. The-onlyyoung men exempt from registration are non-citizenmales who are in the u.S.-temporarily-as tourists,diplomats and their family members or foreignexchange students; Incarcerated or institutionalizedmen; men on active duty in the Armed Forces; andstudents at U.S. military academies.

Q: Why don't women have to register?A: Our nation only registers men. This has always been

the case. Selective Service law as it is presentlywritten refers specifically to "male persons" in statingwho must register and who could be subject to adraft. Therefore, Selective Service procedures do notapply to women. In order for women to be required toregister with Selective Service, Congress would haveto change the wording ofthe law.

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Information for Contacting Military Recruiters

Website: www.military.com

Georgia Army National Guard 1-800-GO-Guard (1-800-464-8273)Local Recruiter - Sergeant Misty Scott1084 Marietta HighwayCanton, GA 30114 Phone: 404-408-5248www.1-800-go-guard.com

U.S. Air Force Recruiter 1-800-423-USAF (1-800-423-8723)Technical Sergeant Adam Bergner332 Air Force Recruting Squadron 574 Paul HuffOffice: 423-476-7025 Cell: 423-303-0178Email: adam.bergner@us.af.mil

Cleveland, TN 37312FAX: 423-476-5829

U.S. Army Recruiter 1-800-USA-ARMY (1-800-872-2769)Staff Sergeants: Robert Hudgins, Jason Waterall, and Phillip WheelerScenic Crossing Plaza 2800 Scenic Dr., Suite 2A Blue Ridge, GA 30513Office: 706-632-2017 FAX: 706-632-8202www.goarmy.comEmail: Robert.hudgins@usarec.army.mil.Jason.waterall@usarec.army.mil.phillip. wheeler@ usarec.army.mil

U.S. Coast Guard 1-877-NOW-USCG (1-877-669-8724)Michael Armistad1100 Hammond Dr. NE Suite 460BAtlanta, GA 30328(770) 671-9688www.gocoastguard.com

U.S. Marines Recruiter2150 E. Walnut AvenueDalton, GA 30721(706) 226-6554www.marines.com

1-800-MARINES (1-800-627-4637)

U.S. Navy Recruiter2150 E. Walnut Ave.Dalton, GA 30721Office: 706-226-0787Toll Free: 866-628-7327

1-800-USA-NAVY (1-800-872-6289)

Students who are interested in joining the military should contact a recruiter as soon aspossible to determine what actions need to be taken and when and where the ASV AB(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Test can be taken. There is a freeASVAB Practice Test at the www.militarv.com website.

The financial aid process can often be confusing and overwhelming. The timeline below provides an over-view of the process and when each step in the process occurs. Deadlines will vary depending on the schoolthat you are attending and the aid that you are applying for, so know the application deadlines specific to youand make sure you leave enough time to collect all the necessary information and documentation. Apply asearly as possible for each program to ensure that you receive maximum consideration and don't miss out onfinancial aid.

September-November

• Yourfirst step should be to start a financial aid folder to keep all your financial aid documents and infor-mation organized. Be sure to keep this folder throughout your years in college. It's a real time-saver, andyou will find it benefits you in subsequent years when applying for financial aid.

• Meet with your guidance counselor to help you through the college search and financial aid process. Talkwith them frequently throughout this process for assistance.

• Begin to search and apply for outside scholarships. You can use one of the free scholarships searchesonline, such as those at www.collegeboard.com or www.gocollege.com, or use scholarship handbooks atyour public library or financial aid office.

• Meet early decision and early action deadlines. Complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®forcolleges that require it for early decision and early action. The PROFILEwill determine youreligibility for nonfederal financial aid, such as institutional aid and scholarships. File online atwww.collegeboard.com/student/payl. There is a registration fee and a fee for each school to whichyour information is sent.

November-December

• Youand your parents should begin to gather financial information, such as income and asset documenta-tion. Obtain a copy of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)or other financial aid forms soyou will know exactly what information you will need.

• If you apply electronically on FAFSA on the Web or Renewal FAFSA on the Web (see January), you willneed a PIN to sign your application. If you are a dependent student (your dependency status is deter-mined through a series of questions on the application), one of your parents will also need a PIN to signthe application. If you (and your parent, if applicable) do not already have a PIN, you should obtain one atwww.pin.ed.gov before you complete your electronic application. You can choose to receive your PIN byU.S. mail or to be e-mailed with instructions on how to obtain it electronically. Be sure to keep the PIN ina safe location for future reference (such as the financial aid folder you started in September).

January

• Parents should prepare income tax returns as early as possible since they are required with many finan-cial aid applications.

• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),which will determine your eligibility for federalfinancial aid such as the Stafford Loan and Pell Grant. You can fileonline at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by usinga paper form from your financial aid office or high school or by calling 800 4FED-AID.To fileonline, you

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will need a PIN (see November-December) Youwill receive the Student Aid Report (SAR),which sum-marizes your FAFSAinformation and provides a dollar amount for your expected family contribution(EFC),within four to six weeks of filing. Allthe schools listed will automatically receive your financialinformation.

• Notify the school's financial aid office of any special circumstances, such as unusual medical expensesor unemployment, which may affect your family's ability to pay for college. Youwill want the financialaid office to consider these factors when generating your financial aid award even though they are notincluded in some of the financial aid forms.

February

• Ifyour school requires it, file the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILEat least four weeks before the financial aiddeadline at your school. The PROFILEwill determine your eligibility for nonfederal financial aid, such asinstitutional aid and scholarships. File online at wwwcollegeboardcom/student/pay/. There is a registra-tion fee and a fee for each school to which your information is sent.

March

• When you receive your SAR, check it over carefully to make sure all the information is correct. Submit anycorrections necessary.

Submit any additional forms or documentation required by your financial aid office.

March-April

• Receive financial aid award letters detailing how much financial aid you will receive and what youraid will consist of in terms of loans, grants, and work-study. Compare your awards by using the onlinecomparison tool at www.collegeboard.com. Contact the financial aid office if you have any questions orconcerns about the award letter.

• Decide which college to attend, based on how it will meet your academic and financial needs. Notifyschools that you will not attend so they are able to redistribute your aid.

• Youdo not have to accept all the financial aid your school offers you. Remember that all loans must berepaid. You should accept, reduce, or decline the aid offered. Also, be sure to tell the school if you haveoutside scholarships they are not aware of.

May-September

• If needed, apply for supplemental financial aid to cover your cost of education. Yourparents may borrowup to your cost of education minus your financial aid through the Federal PLUSLoan. Youmay borrowup to the cost of education minus your financial aid through many private student loan programs.

• Complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN)for your Federal Stafford Loan, which acts as a contractbetween you and your lender saying that you agree to the terms of the loan and will repay it. Your schoolmay provide this form or tell you where to complete it online.

This tipsheet may contain material related to the Federal Title IV student aid program. While the College Board believes that the information containedherein is accurate and factual, the tipsheet has not been reviewed or approved by the U.S. Department of Education. © 2007 The College Board. All rightsreserved. College Board, CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. All other products and servicesmay be trademarks of their respective owners. Visit the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.com. Permission is hereby granted to any nonprofitschool to reproduce this tipsheet for distribution to its students, but not for sale, provided that the copyright notice of the College Board appears on allreproduced materials.

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Award letter. A document notifying admitted students of the financial aid being offered bythe college. The award letter provides information on the types and amounts of aid offered,as well as the students' responsibilities and the conditions governing the awards.Cost of attendance. The combined expenses of attending college, including tuition andfees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and living expenses. The cost ofattendance is compared with the student's expected family contribution to determine thestudent's need for financial aid.CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE.A Web-based financial aid application provided by theCollege Board and used by some colleges and private scholarship programs to award theirprivate financial aid funds.

FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The form that must be completed byeveryone applying for federal financial aid. It can be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Financial aid package. The total financial aid offered to a student by a college, includingall loans, grants, scholarships and work-study opportunities.Financial need. The difference between the total cost of attending a college and a student'sexpected family contribution (EFC).Grant. A monetary aid award given to a student that does not have to be paid back. Theterms "grant" and "scholarship" are often used interchangeably, but grants tend to beawarded solely on the basis of financial need, while scholarships may require the student todemonstrate merit.

Independent student. Students that are either age 24 or older, married, a veteran, anorphan, or have legal dependents. Independent students do not need to provide parentalinformation to be considered for federal financial aid programs. However, privateinstitutions may require independent students to provide parental information in order to beconsidered for nonfederal funding.Merit aid. Financial aid awarded on the basis of academic qualifications, artistic or athletictalent, leadership qualities, or similar attributes. Most merit aid comes in the form ofscholarships.Need-based aid. Financial aid given to students who have demonstrated financial need,calculated by subtracting the student's expected family contribution from a college's totalcost of attendance.Priority date. The date by which applications for financial aid must be received in order tobe given the strongest possible consideration. Thereafter applications are considered on afirst-come, first-served basis, and only to the extent the college still has aid money left afterall the priority offers have been made.

Self-help aid. Student financial aid, such as loans and jobs, that requires repayment oremployment.Subsidized loan. A need-based loan where the entity awarding the loan pays theborrower's interest while he or she is in college at least half-time, thereby subsidizing theloan.

This worksheet will help you put information from your award letters into a common format. You can also findan interactive version of this worksheet in the "Pay for College" section at www.collegeboard.com.

• Lookfor the "bottom line"-your "net cost" to attend each institution. Don't be dazzled by the amountof money a particular college offers-focus on how the awards affect the costs you have to pay. A $5,000award may cover your need completely at one school, while a $10,000 award at another could leave youshort.

• Have the viewbook or other application/admissions materials handy when you review your award letters.If the award letter does not contain complete information about college costs, you can often find it in theviewbook or other application/admissions materials.

• Lookat the combination of awards in each financial aid package. Youraid offerwill probably include amix of several types and sources of aid-"gift aid" (grants and scholarships that do not have to be repaid)and "selfhelp" or "work-study" (jobs a school offers you so you can earn part of your award and/or loansthat must be repaid).

• Finally,look for special conditions or requirements stated in the financial aid package. For example, manyinstitutions require scholarship recipients to maintain a certain grade point average before their award isrenewed. Other institutions may require continued enrollment in an academic program.

• Once you choose a school and have been awarded financial aid, followthe instructions in your awardletter. Youmay be asked to provide more information or select a lender for a student or parent loan. Com-plete any forms that come with the award letter, sign the letter, and return it by the due date. Be sure tonotify other schools that accepted you that you will not attend, so any funds you may have been awardedcan be given to students who will attend.

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STEP 1

Financial Aid Award Letter Worksheet

List the name of each school you want to consider attending, the award deadline date, and the total costof attending. The award deadline date and total cost of attendance will probably be included in your awardletter. Ifyou have not received an award letter, find the figures in the college catalog for estimating thecost of attendance, or call the school's financial aid office.Add in the direct and indirect expenses, such astuition, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, course and recreation-related fees, and personalexpenses (clothes, laundry, recreation, telephone calls, and medical).

College 1Name of CollegeAward Deadline DateTotal Cost of Attendance $

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List the financial aid awards each school is offering. Do not forget that gift aid and self-help such as grants,scholarships, and work-study do not have to be repaid, while all loans must be repaid.

Grants and Scholarships

Pell $SEOG $State $College $Other $Other $TotalGrants and Scholarships $Work-Study Programs* $

Loans

Stafford $Perkins $Other $Other $Total Loans $

Total Financial Aid AwardGrants and Scholarships +Work-Study + Loans = $

STEP 3

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Calculate what it will cost you to attend each college. List the name of the school and the total cost of atten-dance, then subtract the total financial award from the total cost of attendance. The figure you get is the netcost-what it will cost you to attend that school

Total Cost of Attendance- Total Financial Aid Award= Net Cost to Attend

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* Although work-study is part of your financial aid package. it must be earned by working at a job while you are in school.

This tipsheet may contain material related to the Federal Title IV student aid program. While the College Board believes that the information containedherein is accurate and factual. the tipsheet has not been reviewed or approved by the U.S. Department of Education. © 2007 The College Board. All rightsreserved. College Board and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the COllege Board. All other products and services may be trademarks of theirrespective owners. Visit the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.com. Permission is hereby granted 10 any nonprofit school to reproduce thistipsheet for distribution to its students, but not for sale, provided that the copyright notice of the College Board appears on all reproduced materials.

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Financial Tip SheetsThe 'College Board is very pleased to share this set of financial tipsheets with you and your students. They cover anarray of important topics ranging from understanding and comparing award letters for your entering freshmanstudents to financial planning and debt management for in-school and graduate students. Please feel free toreproduce the tipsheets.

These tipsheets are in PDF format. Requires Adobe Reader (latest version recommended).

Students: Preparing for College• Choosing the College That's RigNforYou (.pdf/SOK)

'. Financial Aid Info and Tools at www.collegeboard.com (,pdf/S1 K)

• Financial Aid Timeline (.pdf/S71<)

• How to Choose a Student Loan Lender (.pdUS2K)

• Six Reasons to Attend a Community College (.pdf/S3K)

• Transferring Tips (.pdf/57K)

• VVhatto look for in a Financial AidAwardLetter (.pdff76K)

~ Twenty Questions to Ask your School Counselor (.pdf/58K)

• Twenty Things you need to know about financing college (.pdf/55K)

• Academic Competitiveness and National SMART grants (.pdf/S9K)

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Students: Money Management and Personal Finance• Balancing Your Checkbook (.pdfnOI<)

• Credit Card Smarts (.pdf/269K) I !.

~ Financiai Planning Tips (.pdf/62K)

• Financial Plaoning Tips forWomen (.pdf/61 I<)

• Keeping on Top of Your Credit Report (.pdf/6SK). ,

• Making-the Most of Your Money (.pdfI64K)

• SafeguardIng Against Identity Theft (.pdf/53K) ,

• Semester Budget Worksheet (.pdf/61 1<)-

• Student Guide to Record Keeping (.pdf/64K)• A Guide to Responsible Borrowing (.pdf/SOI<)

• Education Loan Interest Deductions (.pdfn2K)

• Education Tax Credits (.pdfn4K)

• Tax Tips for Students (.pdfI76K)

* Avoiding scholarshlpscarns (.pdf/281I<)

Students: After Graduation* Budget Worksheet for Graduates (.pdf/100K)

• Stafford Loan Repayment Chart (.pdf/58K)

• Consolidating Your Education Loans (.pdfI77K)

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• Fastest Growing Occupations for College Graduates 2002-2012 (.pdf/113K)

• Having Trouble Repaying Your Education Loans? (.pdf/74K)

• The Lowdown on Car Leases (.pdf/8iK)

• lNhen Your Student Loan is Sold (.pdfI72K)

• Your Credit History and Professional School (.pdfI76K)

Parents: Financial Aid Tips,;.t• Choosing Between Parent PLUS Loans and Private Student Loans (.pdf/65K)

•. A Parent's Guide to PLUS Loans and Credit Reports (.pdfl79K)

• Cash-Flow. Worksheet for Parent Borrowers (.pdfI1S20K)

• Other Borrowing Options (.pdt/691<)

• PLUS Loan Repayment Chart (.pdf/691<)

• .Debt Planning W6rksheet for Borrowers from Federal PLUS and Private Programs (.pdf/581<)

Parents: Investment Options• CDs (.pdf/62K)

• Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (.pdf/82K)• Custodial Accounts (.pdf/81K)

.- ivfutual-Funds':-Sonci"Flirids (.pdU81 K)

• Mutual Funds - Stock Funds (.pdf/82K)

• Qualified Tuition Plans - Prepaid (.pdf/83K)

• Qualified Tuition Plans - Savings (.pdf/aSK)

• Series EE and Series IBonds (.pdf/B9K)

Treasuries (.pdf/63K)

.• Zero Coupon Treasuries (.pdf/64K)

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Don't React Before Getting the Facts

Despite some troubling reports in the media, students will be able to borrow federal student loans andreceive financial aid this fall. The federal government and student loan companies have assured colleges thatthey will not allow recent developments in the credit markets to prevent students from getting loans. Belowis a list of myths and facts about the availability of student aid for fall 2008.

MYTH: Financial aid will not be available to students this fall because troubles in the real estatelending industry have affected student aid.

·FACT: Financial aid will be available to students. The credit crunch caused by troubles ill thereal estate lending industry has no effect 011 most financial aid including (but not limitedto) Pell Grants, Federal Work Study, and education tax benefits.

MYTH: Students won't be able to get federal student loans due to the credit crunch.

FACT: Students should have no problem getting federal student loans.

MYfH: Students won't be able to get private or alternative student loans due to the credit crunch.

FACT: Only a few students (some estimate as few as 5%) will have trouble getting private oralternative education loans.

-MYTH: Students with too much money don't qualify for federal student loans.

FACT: Students can borrow federal Stafford Loans 110 matter how much money rhey have.Needier students ace eligible for additional benefits.

MYTH: Students with bad or no credit can't borrow student loans.

FACT: Students can borrow federal loans even if they have bad credit or no credit.

MYTH: If school costs more than federal loans provide, students have to borrow private loans.

FACT: Federal, state and local governments offer a wide range of financial aid for students.Professionals iri the financial aid office can recommend many options including (but notlimited to) Federal Perkins and PLUS Loans. Private loans should only be used as a lastresort.

If you have any other questions or concerns about financial aid or student loans you should contact thefinancial aid office on your campus, which will provide the most accurate and up-co-date information.Or contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission at (800) 505-GSFC.

.••!GAcoJlege411 Helping Students Plan, Apply, and Pay for(ollege

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you to that schools application.To Send Transcript~ Sign in.~ Click on College Planning.~ Click on Request and Track your Transcript.~ Click Continue.~ Click on History to see that you sent the transcript.

To Send SAT Scores• Go to www.collegeboard.org• Click on for students.• Login with your usemame and password.• Once you're signed it you will be at MY ORGANIZER.• Look for MY SAT.• Click on MY SAT SCORES.• Login again for security reasons.• Scroll Down and click on Send Scores to Colleges.

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To check your HOPE Scholarship eligibility follow these steps:

Select "My HOPE GPA" fromGAcollege411.org home page.

Log in to your My411 account(or create one if you don't haveone). Be sure your social securitynumber is in your profile.

Select the first letter of yourhigh school name.

Select high school name.

You will be able to view any information availableon your HOPEGPA.Your information will only beavailable once your high school has reportedyour transcript data and verifiedyour GPA calculation.~.!

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The statute governing this process, O.C.G.A. §20-2':157 (2009'): may be viewed at http://wwW.legis.state.ga.us/legis/200910/ful\texVhb313.htm.

1Applies to all Georgia high school graduates who begin their Collegecareers on or after May 1,2007, regardless of previous eligibility determination, Those enrolled andattending an eligible college prior to May 1, 2007 are, subject to the previous eligibility standard.2 Applies to all Georgla high school graduates who begin their HighSchoolcareers during or after the 2008-2009 school year.3 College Preparatory diploma only,4 Foreign Language credits are not required for graduation with the one diploma type; but will be used in the calculation for HOPE scholarship eligibility.

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='" Students must graduate from an eligible high school with a 3.0 GPA as calculated by the Georgia StudentFinance Commission (GSFC) for a college prep diploma or a 3.2 for a career tech diploma. Studentsgraduating under the single diploma type must have a 3.0 GPA as calculated by GSFC.

== Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college.= If a student falls below a 3.0 GPA in college, they may only regain the HOPE Scholarship one time.rc: The HOPE Scholarship will not pay for remedial or developmental courses.

=-.c."l A student may receive the HOPE Scholarship until the first of these events:

i0 The student has earned a bachelor's degree or first professional degree .

•• The student has attempted a total of 127 semester hours or 190 quarter hours at any postsecondaryinstitution.

!OJ The student has received a total combined payment for 127 semester hours or 190 quarter hours fromthe HOPE Scholarship, HOPE Grant or Accel program (Accel payments made beginning withFall 2011 term are excluded from the 127 hour cap).

~ Beginning with those students receiving HOPE for the first time on or after July 1, 2011, seven yearshave passed from a student's graduation from high school or the equivalent. EXCEPTION: Time activelyserving in the military willbe credited back to the seven years.

=, The HOPE Scholarship will pay:

51 At an eligible public postsecondary institution, the award amount will be a percentage of theimmediately preceding year's HOPE Award Amount (view the chart on GAcollege411.org to find theaward amount).

@ At an eligible private postsecondary institution, the award amount for full-time enrollment is $1,800 persemester or $1,200 per quarter. Students enrolled at half-time status receive $900 per semester or$600 per quarter.

Students who graduate from an eligible high school on or after May 1, 2015,must pass two courses from the following types of courses:

=, Advanced Math,,'Or; Advanced Science

Advanced Placement (AP) in core subjectsInternational Baccalaureate (IB) in core subjects

-= Core subjects taken at a University System of Georgia(USG) InstitutionAdvanced Foreign Language

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Students graduating on or after May 1, 2016must pass three courses from the above list.

Students graduating on or after May 1, 2017must pass four courses from the above list.

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Students are eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship program:

= As an incoming freshman, at least one of the following must apply:ts Having graduated from an eligible high school with a grade point average of at least 3.7 as calculated by GSFC

and having received a score of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single nationaladministration of the SAT or an ACT score of at least 26,

f3 Having graduated from an eligible high school as the valedictorian or salutatorian,Ii Having completed a home study program meeting the HOPE eligibility requirements, having received a score of

at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single national administration of the SAT oran ACT composite scale score of at least 26 and earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 at an eligiblepostsecondary institution at the end of the semester or quarter in which the student has attempted 30 semester hoursor 45 quarter hours, provided the student shall be eligible to receive a retroactive scholarship for their freshman yearto be paid at the end of their freshman year.

"'''''A student must maintain a 3.3 grade point average in college. If the student falls below a 3.3 grade point average, theyremain eligible for the regular HOPE Scholarship if the student's GPA is still a 3.0 or above.

= A student meeting the requirements to be a Zell Miller Scholar must also meet all the requirements to be a HOPEScholar.

<:= If a student loses eligibilityfor the Zell Miller Scholarship program for any reason, they may regain eligibilityone time.= The Zell Miller Scholarship Program will pay:

!'l At an eligible public postsecondary institution, 100% of the standard tuition charges (view the chart onGAcollege411.org to find the award amount).

IllI At an eligible private postsecondary institution, the award amount for full-time enrollment is $2,000 per semesteror $1,333 per quarter. Students enrolled at least half-time receive $1,000 per semester or $666 per quarter.

=:0 Only available for students seeking a certificate or diploma at a branch at the Technical College System ofGeorgia or a unit of the University System of Georgia.

=, Students must meet achievement standards by earning a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 at theend of the semester or quarter in which the student has attempted 30 or 60 semester hours or 45 or 90 quarterhours of courses towards a diploma or certificate for which the student received HOPE Grant funds.

= HOPE Grant will pay:~ A percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year (view the chart on

GAcollege411.org to find the award amount).No students with a bachelor's degree can receive the HOPE Grant.

In addition to the requirements listed above for all of these aid programs, students must still meet the following basiceligibility requirements:= Be a legal resident of Georgia.= Meet academic achievement standards required by the program or the college.= Be registered with the Selective Service, if required.=> Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990.= Meet HOPE's U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements.= Be in good standing on all student loans or other financial aid programs.= Not have exceeded the maximum award limits for any HOPE program.= Meet enrollment requirements.= Attend an eligible Georgia college or university.

For additional information about the HOPE Program visit GAcollege411.orgM rg1l8()() 1l()';47T?

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Divisions I and II Initial-Eligibility RequirementsCore Courses• NCAADivision I requires 16 core courses. NCAADivision II currently requires 14 core courses.

Division II will require 16 core courses for students enrolling on or after August 1, 2013. See the charts below.NCAADivision I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (seven ofthe 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distributionrequirements below). These 10 courses become "locked in" at the seventh semester and cannot be retaken forgrade improvement.a Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive

athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if he or shefails to meet the 10 course requirement,but would not be able to compete.

Test Scores• Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA). The sliding scale for

those requirements is shown on Page NO.2 of this sheet.• Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.

The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes onlY the critical reading and math sections. The writingsection of the SAT is not used.The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a SUlll of the following four sections: English, mathematics, readingand science.

• When you register for the SATor ACT,use the NCAAEligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure allSATand ACTscores are reported directly to the NCAAEligibility Center fr-orn the testing agency.Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.

Grade-Point Average

• Be sure to look at your high school's List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website(www.eligibilitvcenter.org).Onlycoursesthatappearonyourschool.sList of NCAA Courses will be used in thecalculation of the core GPA. Use the list as a guide.

• Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016, should use Sliding Scale A to determineeligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year.

• Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.000(corresponding test-score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on Page NO.2 of this sheet).

• Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1,2016, is 2.300 (correspondingtest-score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on Page NO.2 of this sheet).

• The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000.Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only.

DIVISION I16 Core Courses

4 years of English.3 years of mathematics (Algebra I

or higher).2 years of natural/physical science

(1 year of lab if offered by highschool).year of additional English,mathematics or natural/physicalscience.

2 years of social science.4 years of additional courses (from

any area above, foreignlanguage or comparativereligion/philosophy).

DIVISION II16 Core Courses(2013 and After)

3 years of EngliSh.2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or

higher).2 years of natural/physical science (1

year of lab if offered by highSChool).

3 years of additional Enqlish,mathematics or natural/physicalscience.

2 years of social science.4 years of additional courses (from

any area above, foreign languageor comparative religion/philosophy).

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IiiiiiIIIUsefor Division I prior to August 1, 2016

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3.550 & above 400 373.525 410 383·500 420 393-475 430 403·450 440 413-425 450 413-400 460 423·375 470 423·350 480 433·325 490 443·300 500 443·275 510 453.250 520 463·225 530 463.200 540 473·175 550 473·150 560 483.125 570 493·100 580 493·075 590 503·050 600 503·025 610 513·000 620 522·975 630 522·950 640 532·925 650 532·900 660 542.875 670 552.850 680 562.825 690 562.800 700 572·775 710 582·750 720 592.725 730 592·700 730 602.675 740-750 612.650 760 622.625 770 632.600 780 642·575 790 652·550 800 662·525 810 672.500 820 682-475 830 692-450 840-850 702-425 860 702-400 860 712·375 870 722·350 880 732.325 890 742·300 900 752.275 910 762.250 920 772.225 930 782.200 940 792.175 950 802.150 960 802.125 960 812.100 970 822.075 980 832.050 990 842.025 1000 852.000 1010 86

For more information, visit the NCAAEligibility Center website at'vVVvw.eligibilitvcenter.org.

••••••Usefor Division I be inning August 1, 2016... . . '

3.550 4·000 400 373·525 3·975 410 383.500 3·950 420 393-475 3.925 430 403-450 3·900 440 413-425 3·875 450 413-400 3.850 460 423·375 3.825 470 423.350 ~.800 480 433·325 3·775 490 443·300 3·750 500 443·275 3·725 510 453.250 3·700 520 463·225 3.675 530 463·200 ~.650 S40 473·175 3.625 550 473·150 3.600 560 483·125 3·575 570 493·100 3·550 580 493·075 3·525 590 503·050 3·500 600 503·025 3-475 610 513·000 3-450 620 522·975 3-425 630 522·950 3-400 640 532·925 3·375 650 532·900 3·~50 660 542.875 3·325 670 552.850 3·300 680 562.825 3·275 690 562.800 3·250 700 572·775 3·225 710 582.750 3·200 720 592.725 3·175 730 602·700 3·150 740 612.675 3·125 750 612.6so ::1.100 760 622.625 3·075 770 632.600 3·050 780 642.575 3·025 790 652.550 3·000 800 662·525 2·975 810 672·500 2.950 820 682-475 2·925 830 692-450 2·900 840 702-425 2.875 850 702-400 2.850 860 712·375 2.825 870 722·350 2.800 880 732·325 2·775 890 742·300 2.750 900 752.275 2.725 910 762.250 2·700 920 772.225 2.675 930 782.200 2.650 940 792.175 2.625 950 802.150 2.600 960 812.125 2·575 970 822.100 2·550 980 832.075 2.525 990 842.050 2·500 1000 852.025 2-475 1010 862.000 2-450 1020 86

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Fannin County High School360 Rebel Circle, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513

Phone (706) 632-2081 Fax (706) 632-6908www.fchs.fannin.k12.ga.us

ERIK W. CIOFFIPrincipal

DARREN DANNERAssistant Principal Administration

THERESA DILLARDAssistant Principal Curriculum

PATRICIA DuBOISCTAEDirector

SCOTT RAMSEYAssistant Principal/Athletic Director

Dear Parents and/or Guardian:

Your son/daughter has indicated a desiretO'visif acoUegeEarnPus in order to see if he/she may beinterested in attending the school after graduation. Each senior is allowed two visits per year.

In order to document these college visits, please complete the information at the bottom of this page andattach a letter from the admissions office of the college that you visited that contains a statement of your visitwith the date.

Return this form to the front office along with verification from the school visited for your excuse slip.Your absence will be marked unexcused if these items are not turned in the following day.

Sincerely,

~1IJ.8wJrErik CioffiPrincipal

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Date of visit:----------------~--~--~----------------~~~Name of Student: --------------------------------------------Signature of parent: -------------------------------------------

The Fannin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, ordisability in admission to its programs, services, and activities, in access to them, in treatment ofindividuals, or in any aspect of theiroperations. For additional information or referral to the appropriate system coordinator, contact the system superintendent's officeat 2290 East First Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 or 706-632-3771.