Warner Robins High School Sophomores

After High School-What?

Graduation Requirements

24 units/credits required for graduation

4- English

4-Math

3-Social Studies

4-Science

1-Health/PE

3-CTAE/Foreign Language/Fine Arts

5- Electives

Promotion Requirements

5 units/credits to be a sophomore

11 units/credits to be a junior

17 units/credits to be a senior

24 units in specified subjects

Students have the opportunity to

earn 28 units/credits.

* We do not change grade levels at mid-year.

End of Course Test

English 9th Grade Literature/Comp. American Literature/Comp. Math Analytic Geometry Geometry/Advanced Algebra Algebra Science Biology Physical Science Social Studies US History Economics AP US History

20% of total

grade

Courses to consider taking These require the ASSET (Feb. 2016)

Career Academy High School Programs include:

1. Teaching as a Profession

2. Healthcare Science 3. Culinary Arts

4.Manufactoring Engineering

*Earn high school credit as well as college credit

*Must see your counselor

Military Career?

Talk to military personnel about their

careers

Expect to be asked to defend our

country in times of war

Look at the Reserves and National

Guard options

Take the ASVAB-Check with recruiters

Talk to recruiters of various branches

Weigh the benefits and limitations of options

Consider timing, maturity, reaction to authority, potential jobs, potential bases

Consider ROTC scholarships- Requirements and colleges associated with each branch-apply quickly

Things to do when considering a Military Career?

Entering the Workforce?

Readiness for post secondary education

Indecision concerning goals and interests

Financial concerns /didn’t qualify for HOPE/ other obligations

Long term effects of decision

Things to consider?

Considering a Technical Education?

◊Viable Options

◊ Many jobs require technical training

◊ Programs- Diploma, Certificate, and Degree

Most paid by HOPE

◊ Less preparation time than traditional college

Civil Engineer

Web Developer

Information Security Analyst

Construction Managers

Prepare for and take ASSET/Compass

-Both administered at MGTC

-Study guide available

-Cannot use calculator

-One time testing opportunity senior year

Both scores are reported in three areas

- Reading, Writing, and Math

- Must be Program Ready in all three areas

- If scores are close, opportunities for remediation are available at MGTC

Technical Education- Important Planning Tips

Decide on Program of Study

Check local technical schools for desired program

Program Considerations:

-Cycle of Classes:

> some with revolving entry

points

> some with entry only at

beginning of cycles

- Some very competitive

- Type of program

>Degree, diploma, certificate

> Opportunities for transfer

GAcollege411 Homepage (GAF) Five tabs across top of screen navigate website

Create an account to gain full access to site

Select role at bottom of screen to gain applicable information

“Shortcuts” on the right side point you to the right direction

“What’s New” keeps hot topics visible

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Financial Aid Planning Georgia’s HOPE Program

• Keep up to date with all of the HOPE regulations

Find Scholarships

• Apply for scholarships

Financial Aid Applications

• Find applications needed to apply for state and federal financial aid

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Largest Non-Need Based Program in the Nation

Students must meet:

• Academic Requirement of a 3.0 GPA in academic core classes

• Citizenship

• Residency

• Enrolled and graduate from an eligible HOPE school in Georgia

• 4 classes of Rigor

• Males registered for Selective Service

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Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program

Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1,

2017, in order to be eligible to receive the HOPE scholarship, a student

must receive at least four credits in courses from the following categories,

prior to graduating from high school:

1. Advanced math, such as advanced algebra and trigonometry, math III,

or an equivalent or higher course taken at an eligible high school or

taken for degree level credit at an eligible postsecondary institution;

2. Advanced science, such as chemistry, physics, biology II, or an

equivalent or higher course taken at an eligible high school or taken for

degree level credit at an eligible postsecondary institution;

3. Advanced foreign language courses taken at an eligible high school or

taken for degree level credit at an eligible postsecondary institution;

4. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual credit

enrollment courses in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies,

or foreign language)

At a Georgia public college, university or technical college:

Tuition

Percentage (%) of tuition to be paid will be determined annually.

Students that meet all eligibility requirements and are attending an eligible public college or university receive HOPE Scholarship award amounts, to be applied toward standard undergraduate tuition, up to a maximum of 15 hours.

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HOPE Scholarship Award Amounts

HOPE Grant Program For students enrolling in a certificate

or a diploma program

Does not consider grade point average, however, they require a postsecondary cumulative 2.0 GPA, at certain checkpoints, in order to maintain eligibility.

HOPE Grant award will cover a portion of tuition

Need

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At a Georgia public college, university or technical college: • Awards varies and depends on the type of institution the student attends and specific

hours of enrollment.

Must have a 3.7 core GPA and minimum score of 1200 on SAT critical reading and math and minimum composite score of 26 on ACT.

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Zell Miller Scholarship Award Amounts

Entrance Examinations

Placement Tests

SAT

ACT

Requirements for SAT and ACT

Must provide a

picture to upload on

registration

Must bring ID and

Admission ticket

The SAT is a college admissions test. The SAT measures general scholastic aptitude in three areas: critical reading, quantitative reasoning, and writing.

The critical reading section (formerly known as the verbal section) has two question types: sentence completion and reading comprehension.

The quantitative section covers four main topic areas: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and mathematical logic.

The writing section of the SAT consists of two parts: a student-written essay section, and multiple-choice questions that will measure your ability to identify grammatical errors and improve sentences or paragraphs.

SAT Test

4 Sections

• English

• Math

• Reading

• Science Reasoning

• Optional Writing

Each Section has a score of 1 - 36. All scores averaged together give the composite score.

National average composite score - 21

Georgia composite - 19.9

ACT

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Cost of Attending College

•Tuition and mandatory fees

•Room and board

•Books and supplies

•Transportation

•Personal expenses (clothing, laundry, entertainment, medicine and healthcare, cell phone)

How Much Does College Cost?

*Federal government

*State government

*Colleges and universities

*Community groups – religious organizations, civic groups, corporations, professional organizations, etc.

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Sources of Financial Aid

How Do I Apply?

Apply electronically at:

• www.GAcollege411.org

• or www.fafsa.gov

• Apply for your PIN online at: pin.ed.gov

• Needed to electronically sign the FAFSA

• Check with the college Financial Aid Office for other applications that may need to be completed

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Federal Pell Grant

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grant (LEAP)

Federal Work-Study

Perkins Loan

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Financial Aid Based on Need

Direct Loan Program

Subsidized Direct Loans

• interest is paid by the government while enrolled (at least half-time)

Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

• student is responsible for paying the interest on the loan

Repayment begins six (6) months after graduation or ceasing to be enrolled half-time

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How is financial need determined?

College Cost of Attendance (Determined by the School)

Minus the Expected Family Contribution

Equals the Amount of Need Based Aid Student may Qualify

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Search and apply for scholarship opportunities

• GAcollege411

• ScholarshipExperts.com

• Fastweb.com

• Brokescholar.com

Narrow down college choices to determine how much college is going to cost

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible AFTER January 1st of student’s senior year

• Also complete GSFAPPS for HOPE, if needed

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What should I do? And when?

www.fastweb.com scholarships

www.finaid.com scholarships

www.sss.gov register for selective service

www.gsfc.org GA Student Finance Commission

www.act.org register for ACT, test prep

www.collegeboard.com register for SAT, test prep

www.act.org/aap/writingpref find out if school requests, recommends or does not care about the writing portion

www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/1034 explains difference between ACT and SAT

Useful Websites

Location/facilities/enrollment—geographical, urban or rural, male/female ratio, recreational facilities

Admission requirements—test scores, interview, recommendations, deadlines, specific course requirements

Financial Aid

Cost—tuition, fees, room and board

Curriculum

College type and philosophy—state, private, church, university, community, summer abroad, semester or quarter, majors offered, programs

Factors to consider when selecting a college

Academic transcript (GPA, rank, courses taken)

Quality of performance throughout high school

Entrance Tests (ACT, SAT, placement tests)

School rating on character and personality

Special abilities—music, athletics, leadership, art, dramatics

Service to school and/or community

Extra-curricular activities

Factors colleges use to select students

Essay

Attendance record

Neatness, accuracy of application

Letters of recommendation

Personal interview

Factors colleges use to select students

FRESHMAN Acceptance is based upon the following:

To be considered for Regular Admission for Summer, Fall 2014 and Spring 2015

1. Minimum *1010 SAT (Math + Critical Reading) Writing portion required or 21 ACT (composite)

State minimum requirements for each portion of the SAT/ACT: 430 Critical Reading, 400 Math; 17 English, 17 Math

2. High School Academic satisfactory

3. Complete the College Preparatory Curriculum *4 English credits *4 Math credits *4 Science credits (at least 2 lab science) *3 Social Sciences credits *2 Foreign Language credits (same language)

$30 application fee

GA Southern University

Average High School GPA: 3.7-4.0

SAT 1 Scores (50th percentile) of SAT I scores

• Combined score 2050-2240

ACT (50th percentile) ACT-Composite 30-33

Average # of AP courses 6-11

94% of students have take AP Calculus

Admissions look for extra curricular involvement

Required to write an essay and apply through Common Application

25,000+ applications received for incoming class of 2014

Only 33% were admitted

SAT and ACT

SAT-1 Middle 50% of all First-Year Students: 1800-2060

ACT Middle 50% of all Freshman: 32-34

First Year Applicants

Applications 21,260

Admitted 11,650

Enrolled freshmen 5,190

GPA average 3.8-4.0

AP Courses 3-7

UGA 2013-14 Profile

Preparation + Hard Work + Involvement = College

Questions/Answers