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Senior Parent Night
Class of 2020
Lassiter High School
Let’s begin with the end in mind…Graduation
Date: MAY! TBD (we usually find out in November)
Location: TBD (has been at KSU Convocation Center)
Tickets: Last year each senior got 6 tickets
HERFF JONES: Gowns, Announcements, etc… will be meeting with Senior Class on
9/12. Orders will be due on 9/19 & 9/20. Pay attention to deadlines- price
increase.
Tonight’s Plan
People to Know
All About the Application
Colleges
Tests
Financial Aid
Fun Stuff
AdministrationDr. Richie
Mr. Kelly (A-C)
Mr. Ruggiero (D-H)
Mr. Horton (I-M)
Ms. Pizza (N-R)
Mr. Fisher (S-Z)
Counselors
Lindsey Johnson (A-C)
Brittany Hughes (D-H)
Dr. Ann Rives (I-M)
Misty Hawk (N-Sr)
Liz Clark (St-Z)
WHERE TO APPLY?
HOW TO NARROW DOWN THE LIST
Reach, Range and Safety
Reach
student scores are below freshmen profile
Range
student scores are within range of freshmen profile
Safety
student scores are above the freshmen profile
Freshmen Profile-
Middle 50% of students
accepted to college.
Typically look at GPA,
test scores and
sometimes # of AP
classes.
How to Choose a CollegePoints to Consider
Admission Requirements
GPA, SAT/ACT, specific classes
Look at Freshmen Profile
Student Life
Housing
Recreational Activities & facilities
Religious Activities
Greek System
College Atmosphere
Size
Location/Setting
What makes school unique?
Weekend Activities
Instruction
Class Size, Student: Teacher Ratio
Availability and helpfulness of Professors
Programs of study; Majors/Minors
Career Placement Services
Financial Aid
% of students who apply
% of students who receive
Availability & Types of scholarships
Co-op programs, internships, campus jobs
Average amount of Financial Aid Package
PROBE
Monday, September 9th
Marietta High School 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday, September 19th
Milton High School 6:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, October 29th
Cherokee High School 6:00-8:00pm
www.gaprobe.org
College Visits
Students sign up on Naviance for college visits in Career Center
Select your top 3 college choices
Visit colleges during school breaks
Schedule appointment with Enrollment Counselors.
Meet Financial Aid Officer & discuss Scholarships.
Seniors get two excused absences for college visits.
MOST IMPORTANT- The Right Fit for your student!
bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Application Types
Regular
Rolling
Early Decision
Early Action
Early Action Single Choice,
Priority Admissions
EARLY ACTION/DECISION
Meet or Exceed admission
requirements: GPA, classes taken,
test scores (look at Freshmen
Profile).
Apply early, hear back early
Rules vary from college to college
so make sure to READ details!
College Admission Tests
www.collegeboard.org
www.actstudent.org
Take again to raise scores into Freshmen Profile
Students are responsible for sending their scores officially to
the colleges!
***2 out of 3 students SAT scores improve when they take it more than once!
Khan Academy!
Application Process
Application
Apply to the college
How?
Speak with teachers and counselor
Add schools to Naviance
Complete student recommendation questionnaire/resume
Application
Request transcripts
In School Counseling office- $2 each
In Naviance
Send test scores
Check online status!!!!
Mid-Year Report/Final Transcript
Deadlines
10 school days required for ALL documents from School Counseling
Office
Transcripts
Counselor Forms
Counselor Letter of Recommendations
Example:
Application deadline for the college is: Oct 15.
Counselor recommendation request deadline : Oct 1
(10 school days prior). This is the Tuesday after our Fall Break.
This means you have:
1) submitted the application to the college
2) completed your senior questionnaire and resume
3) e-mailed your counselor to inform them all materials are
complete
by Oct 1 for an October 15 deadline.
Work Backwards to
Determine All
Your Deadlines
Student Responsibility
It is the student’s responsibility to check their application’s online
status. By completing early can make sure everything submitted
correctly.
Colleges track STUDENT correspondence
Email, meet with reps and send thank you notes
No parent contact
Naviance
Naviance is a college and career preparation tool to support your student
through their senior year
Transcripts, counselor documents and teacher letters of recommendation
Not sure where to apply? College Super Match
Not sure Career Interests? Career Interest Profiler
Have no idea? Do What You Are Assessment
Counselor College Chats
(for students)
September 12th
October 2nd
October 31st
Students come to the Career Center during 6th or 7th
period to get all your questions answered and to work on
your applications!
HOW DO COLLEGES CHOOSE WHO
WILL BE ACCEPTED?
VARIABLES
Academic Record- GPA
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
Classes taken (rigor)
Essays
Extracurriculars
Service to school and community
Recommendations
Special abilities
Interviews
***Starting this school year class rank will not be reported by Cobb
County Schools
Freshmen Profiles
University of Georgia
GPA: 3.93-4.16
SAT: 1260-1430
ACT: 29-33
AP classes: 9
Georgia Tech
GPA: “A” average
SAT: 1400-1530
ACT: 31-34
AP Classes: 10+
Kennesaw State University
GPA: 3.32 average
SAT: 1080-1220
ACT: 21-26
Georgia College
GPA: 3.39-3.87
SAT: 1140-1280
ACT: 24-29
GA State University
GPA: 3.43 average
SAT: 1050 average
ACT: 20-26
GA Southern University
GPA: 3.36 average
SAT: 1139 average
ACT: 23 average
University of Georgia
How to pay for college?
Financial Aid, HOPE and other Scholarships
Financial Aid
• Financial Aid Night- October 14th 6:30 pm in
Concert Hall
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid!
• FAFSA!
• Can be filled out starting October 1st
Scholarship
Scholarship Match and List in Naviance
Match- demographic information (national search engine)
List- uploaded by Lassiter and County
The most money your student will get will come from the school
itself!
Apply Early to meet all deadlines
Meet with Financial Aid office
HOPE vs Zell Miller
HOPE3.0 GPA
% of tuition
ZELL MILLER3.7 GPA
1200 SAT or 26 ACT
Full tuition*Only Academic Courses-unweighted
*Used at Georgia Public Schools
*Check your HOPE GPA through GAfutures
*HOPE Grant can be used at Technical
Schools (no specific GPA requirements)
www.gafutures.org for more Information
HOPE Rigor
Required to have 4 “rigorous” courses by graduation to be eligible
for HOPE Scholarship
Most Lassiter students graduate with this
Courses considered rigorous—
Algebra 2, PreCalc, Chemistry, Physics, World Language level 2 and up, any AP or Dual Enrollment course
What next? Finish strong
Status letters/transcripts mailed home Friday
Watch your credits- 23 for graduation
Semester 2 grades- All college acceptances are conditional
Honor cord- 3.5 Weighted GPA at graduation
Service cord- 200 hours before graduation
Fun Stuff!
IMPORTANT SENIOR DATES
September 28th: Homecoming Decorating in Skylight (details TBA)
October 16th: Senior Breakfast (PSAT day)
November 8th: Senior tailgate
May 2nd: Senior Formal
Week of Graduation- Senior Night on the Green, Baccalaureate
and Senior Luncheon
Thanks for coming!
Power point will be on the Lassiter website- www.lassiterhigh.org
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