1

9 th Grade:  A-IMr. Culpepper  J-MoMs. McRae  Mp-ZMs. Morris 10 th -12 th  A-DarMs. Murcia  Das-HoyDr. Gerard  Hoz-MitMr. Donahue  Miu-RzMs. Ekpo  S-ZMr. Henderson  Counseling InternMs. McMichael  SecretaryMs. Singleton 2

 4-year College/University  2-year College  Technical College  Military  Work 3

 Factors to consider- size, cost, location, majors, environment, admission requirements  Apply to at least 4 schools  Attend a College Fair and Probe Fair  Visit the college you plan on applying to  Listen to the announcements for recruiters coming to NHS 4

College Name Location Distance Size Enrollment Environment Type of schoolLocation and size Co-ed, male, female Admission Requirements SAT/ACTRankGPA Academics Majors offered Student faculty ratio Class size College Expenses Tuition, room & board Application feeTotal budget Financial Aid DeadlinesScholarshipsRequired Forms Housing Residence HallAvailabilityFood plan Activities ClubsGreek lifeAthletics 5

 Common Application  Sending Electronic Transcripts  Sending Test Scores (Official)  Letters of Recommendations  It’s your responsibility to meet ALL deadlines 6

 Stay on track  Get organized- Applications are online, on paper, and on gacollege411  Send your transcript through gacollege411for free or pay $5 in the front office  Know ALL your responsibilities  Don’t miss deadlines!! 7

 All schools look appealing from their catalogs and view books  See and feel the school out…you will be there for several years  Pick up a pre- arranged absence form in the Attendance Office 8

 SAT-  ACT-  2-year colleges are NOT requiring the SAT/ACT for admission.  SCHOOL CODE

 Letters of recommendation ◦ Complete Autobiographical Sketch ◦ You may need one from a teacher. ◦ You may need one from a counselor. ◦ Polish your resume! ◦ Give us TIME  10 school days 10

11  November 14th, 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.  Norcross High will be offering our Seniors the opportunity to apply to college early, while having the support of specially trained school and volunteer personnel.  All Seniors who choose to participate in the November event, will have to attend a preliminary preparatory session during the last week in October.  More detailed information to come! It’s bound to be a blast Class of 2014!!!

  Apply to Georgia colleges, universities, and technical colleges  View preliminary HOPE Grade Point Average  Financial aid information  Send transcripts 12

HOPE SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIPS  HOPE Scholar ◦ 3.0 GPA in Core Classes  Zell Miller Scholar ◦ 3.7 GPA in Core Classes ◦ 1200 SAT on MA and CR or ◦ 26 ACT Composite score  Financial Aid the NHS College Fair November 12 th Time 5:45pm to 6:30 pm  Look at the scholarship table on the NHS counseling website  Visit the scholarship bulletin board outside the parent center  Listen to announcements  Meet deadlines 13

 Apply online for your pin # for you/parents ◦  Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in January, 2014 ◦ 14

  We must have your social security number on file at NHS ◦ If a copy is not on file with NHS, you MUST bring your social security card to the registrar’s office by December 1, ◦ Also, make sure your social security number is on your GACollege411 profile 15

 Must pass all 5 sections of the GHSGT or one EOCT test in the given subject area  Gateway Test  Required Classes  Obligations  Senior Application for Graduation- Must meet with your counselor to sign yours 16

17