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Welcome Senior Class 2015. Agenda Senior Calendar Admissions Procedures Special Events Post-Secondary Admissions Required Testing Paperwork for Graduation Student Questions. Graduation Requirements. English 4 units: Must have 9 th Lit. and Am. Lit. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome Senior Class 2015
AgendaSenior CalendarAdmissions ProceduresSpecial EventsPost-Secondary AdmissionsRequired TestingPaperwork for GraduationStudent Questions
Graduation Requirements
English 4 units: Must have 9th Lit. and Am. Lit.
Social Studies 3 units: Must have World History, US History, ½ unit of Government and Economics
Science 4 units: Must have Physical Science or Physics; Biology; Chemistry; Environmental or AP
Math 4 units: see chart
Mathematics Diploma Requirements:
Students Who Enter HS in 2012-13 and
beyond
Students Who Enter HS in 2011-2012
Students Who Entered HS in
2010-2011
• Coordinate Algebra•Analytical Geometry•Advanced Algebra + 4th Math
Math I–III + 4th Math
Math I–III + 4th Math OR Math I–III + Math Support I-lll including Graduation Test Preparation
Hall County Grading Scale
Postsecondary Testing Requirements
SAT-offered 7 times a year(measures critical Reading, Math & Writing)
Scores range 200-800 per section
ACT-offered 6 times a year(measures Reading, English, Math & Science)
Scores range 2-36
Compass-offered monthly @ Technical Schools
(measures Reading, Writing & Math)
College Entrance ExamsSAT, ACT or ASSET
SAT-2400: Measures what you know and how well you apply that knowledge. 3 hours 45 minutes/Score range: 200-800 per section/Critical Reading, Math and Writing.
ACT-36:Measures general development & capability to complete college level work. 2 hours 55 minutes w/o writing/Score range:1-36 per section/English, Math, Reading, Science.
ASSET- Technical Schools: A series of short placement test that measures basic reading, numerical, writing plus advanced algebra and geometry/2 hours. (Score depends on program of study)
College Testing & Application Waivers
HOPE Program Summarywww.Gacollege411.org
HOPE InformationGacollege411.org
HOPE Scholarship: Graduate with 3.0 calculated by GSFC. Pays a percentage amount of tuition.
Zell Miller Scholars: Core GPA 3.7 calculated by GSFC and SAT score of 1200 (CR & M) or ACT 26 on a single test administration.
Senior Calendar & Dates Georgia High School Graduation Tests:
September 24th, WritingFebruary 25, 2015 Retest Writing
UGA/Ga. Tech Admissions Program: Tues. August 26th 6pm Lakeview Academy
Probe Fair: Thursday, October 14, 2014 6-8pm @ Gainesville Civic Center
Josten & Senior College Visit Day (GSC & Lanier Tech): Wednesday, October 15th
Apply to College Day: Friday, November 14, 2014
Financial Aid Parent Night— Monday, Jan. 12th 6-7:30pm
EHHS Baccalaureate- May TBA 2015 6:00pm @ Air Line Baptist Church
Graduation- May TBA 2015 at 8pm @ Free Chapel
EHHS College & Technical Admission Procedures
Obtain application via internet or counseling office. Apply on-line Preferred.
Visit-Visit-Visit campuses and college websites & RSVP if required for reservations!! Explore college options.
Have a GAcollege411.org account. Understand admission factors. Consult with your high school counselor Complete application: Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Regular
Admissions Be aware of Application Deadlines! Request transcript and learn about SAT or ACT scores Proof application prior to submission Apply to more than one school!! Eat a meal, see a dorm, visit your areas of interest Formulate 5-10 unique questions to ask college representatives Attend Probe Fair—October 14 Gainesville Civic Center 6-8pm
Steps to a Successful Application
Rigor- Challenging courses (Honors/Advanced Placement) Academic Performance/Grades Test Scores (SAT,ACT, AP): Become familiar with
SAT/ACT question types, format and directions! Avoid Senioritis Meet with Admission Counselors at the college Essay: (Opportunity to shine, one small event not entire resume, sound
sincere) Recommendations- Junior or senior teacher Extracurricular Activities/Interest
Explore College Options
What colleges are right for you? Size and diversity Location Academic programs Campus life—athletics, activities and housing Graduation and retention rates Financial Aid/scholarship opportunities Compare your options
Freshman Index Formula SAT
FI=(HSGPA core x 500) + CR + M
ACTFI=(HSGPA core x 500) +(Composite x
42) + 88
Georgia Apply to College Week
EHHS was selected out of 150 applications to participate.
Friday, November 14, 2014 Seniors will apply to a postsecondary
institution using their www.GAcollege411.org account
Public, private and technical schools Payment options/waivers Volunteers needed
Financial Aid/Scholarships Find out about your HOPE status from
www.Gacollege411.org Complete FAFSA form in January 1. Adhere to college deadlines!! Parent Night: January 12th 6pm Scholarships: counseling office, online,
PSAT, colleges & universities.
Scholarship Scams Do not pay any monies toward
finding scholarships. If you did not apply for it do
not fall for it!! EHHS Counseling Department and
the Financial Office of a post-secondary school can provide all necessary information for free!
Senior Year Highlights Keep copies of all components to
application Establish a line of communication
with each college in which you apply to.
Ask college admission representatives questions about their institution—
Be patient. Processing applications takes time
Key Factors to remember
College opportunities exist for everyone!
Senior Year/Schedule---RIGOR Be aware of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube: (Admissions
are reviewing) EHHS Website Senior Appointments Senior Athletes: NCAA Eligibility Center and NAIA
Schools Postsecondary visitations Final Transcripts
Resources/Websiteswww.GAcollege411.orgwww.collegeboard.comwww.act.orgwww.fastweb.comwww.gsfc.orgwww.collegeanswers.comwww.finaid.orgwww.fafsa.ed.govwww.hallco.org/ehhswww.questbridge.org
Thanks for your attendance!
Leigh CumiskeyGo Vikings!!Class of 2014