Destination Graduation Class of 2018 Destination Graduation

Senior Year Countdown August to May On Track to Graduate? Grades still count Online courses Credit Recovery Courses Personal Fitness waiver EOC Milestones are 20% of semester 2 grade Senioritis is real! Post-Secondary Plans? College Military Gap Year Workforce What is the plan for May 24th and beyond? Who remembers when their senior was starting kindergarten? Sometimes prob feels like a life time ago, other times feels like yesterday, right? May 20 will be here before we know it, time will run out on them if they don’t plan ahead

Most Popular 4-Year Colleges # Accepted Average GPA Average # AP Roswell Students’ Plans as reported by 2017 Seniors on the Senior Exit Survey (Includes all courses, weighted GPA) Most Popular 4-Year Colleges # Accepted Average GPA Average # AP Kennesaw State University 92 89.3 3.3 University of Georgia 75 95.3 8.1 Georgia Institute of Technology 27 97.4 10 Georgia Southern University 41 86.9 1.8 Georgia State University 61 89.4 3.7 Georgia College 36 89.4 3.7 Auburn University 38 91.8 5.6 University Of South Carolina 35 91.8 5.8 University of Alabama 54 89.5 4.1

It’s Time To Get Organized! There are deadlines, and then there are DEADLINES! Be Aware of Priority Deadlines College Name Application Deadline Priority Deadline Auburn University January 15 November 15 – scholarship deadline Georgia Institute of Technology January 1 – Regular Decision October 15 – Early Action - Scholarships Kennesaw State University **new deadlines March 1 – regular Decision November 1 – Early Action University of South Carolina December 1 November 15 University Of Georgia October 15 – Early Action November 1 – Scholarships

Ready To Start Applying? The Big 3 1.Application 2.Transcript 3.Test Scores – SAT and/or ACT

After the Big 3, the next few… College Essays What can you bring to campus? Letters of Recommendation Senior Profile Sheet and/or Resume Demonstrated Interest Campus and College Visits Extracurricular Activities

Step 1. Scan the QR code to the online calendar College Visit Sign Up Step 1. Scan the QR code to the online calendar or, follow this link http://goo.gl/4sjpaS Step 2. Click on the college(s) you would like to attend Step 3. Click on the “Register” link and complete all required information Step 4. Check your email for your pass Questions? Stop by Student Services

COLLEGE FAIRS PROBE FAIR Representatives from 100 – 150 colleges in Georgia and across the country are present to answer questions and provide information. ►September 11th – North Point Mall 6PM – 9PM ►September 12th – Marietta High School 6PM – 8PM ►September 27th – Cherokee High School – 6PM – 8PM Many more – visit GAProbe.org for more information

College Admissions Tips and Tricks No Class Rank Over 40% of our students had an A average past 2 years No 4.0 GPA Don’t convert your GPA Check out forums on collegeconfidential.com and read admissions blogs on twitter Get to know your admissions representative! Don’t be afraid to consider private colleges and universities Financial Aid packages can be very competitive No formula guarantees admissions Read the President’s Letter on college websites- usually indicates programs/areas of growth and focus

New! Gafutures Website www.gafutures.org Replaces GACollege411 HOPE and Financial Aid Info - 3.0 unweighted core GPA for HOPE plus 4 rigorous classes, 3.7 for Zell Miller plus rigor and 1200 SAT or 26 ACT MOWR Application and Info College and Career Resources Scholarship Search Apply to College

School Counselors are here to help! www.roswellstudentservices.weebly.com