Perry High School Counseling Office Senior Parent Night Perry High School Counseling Office

PHS Counseling Staff Mrs.Megan Newell Mrs. Melanie Hudson School Counselor Last Names A-G Mrs. Melanie Hudson School Counselor Last Names H-O Dr. Kayren Cannon School Counselor Last Names P-Z

PHS Counseling Staff Transcript Requests Enrollment Letters Parent Teacher Conferences Jackie Elwood Counselor’s Clerk

A student must earn 24 credits in order to graduate HS Areas of Study Units Required English/Language Arts 4 Mathematics Science Social Studies 3 CTAE and/or Modern Language/Latin and/or Fine Arts Health and Physical Education 1 Electives 5 Required Units 24

Life after High School Attend a Four-Year College/University Attend a Two-Year/Technical College Join the Armed Forces Enter the Workforce

Four-Year Colleges and Universities Bachelor’s Degree Public Colleges/Universities Private Colleges/Universities Admissions Requirements SAT and/or ACT Letters of Recommendations Transcripts and Mid-Year Grade Reports

Two-Year Colleges Associates Degree Public or Private Entrance Exams ACT or SAT ACCUPLACER Transfer to a Four-Year College

Technical Colleges Degree Certificate or Diploma ACCUPLACER No ACT or SAT Visit Technical College System of Georgia https://tcsg.edu

Armed Forces Advantages Training Education Travel Opportunities ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitue Battery (October 24) ROTC Scholarships Must earn a high school diploma

Enter the Work Force www.gafutures.edu/careerexploration

THE COLLEGE APPLICATION Components of a College Application Basic information Official Transcripts Test scores Extracurricular activities Essays Recommendations

Types of Applications Early Decision – binding. If deferred to regular admissions – you are released from contract to attend Early Action – Not binding – typically have until May 1st to decide Rolling Admissions – will be informed of admission status 4-6 weeks after materials received Regular Admissions – wait until April

ACT and SAT ACT Registration Dates SAT Registration Dates SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline August 25, 2018 July 27, 2018 August 15, 2018 October 6, 2018 September 7, 2018 September 26, 2018 November 3, 2018 October 5, 2018 October 24, 2018 December 1, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 20, 2018 March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 February 27, 2019 May 4, 2019 April 5, 2019 April 24, 2019 June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 22, 2019 Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) September 8, 2018** August 12, 2018 August 13-26, 2018 October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 September 29-October 14, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 3-19, 2018 February 9, 2019* January 11, 2019 January 12-18, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 9-25, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 4-20, 2019 July 13, 2019* June 14, 2019 June 15-24, 2019

ACT and SAT Test Dates www.actstudent.org www.sat.org/register

ESSAY From COLLEGE-ESSAYS.COM™ 1. Answer the essay question Most essay questions are looking for specific information and thus help you segment your answer. 2. Be yourself Your own life is the most unique thing about you. 3. Use it to your advantage Write your story. Express your passions, beliefs, and struggles honestly. It is your conviction or passion about what you genuinely enjoy that shows up in your writing and makes your essay ‘admission material’. 4. Proofread carefully Remember to use spell check. Consult a skilled proofreader ( i.e., parent or teacher with whom you have worked well with in the past and who you feel would give you the type of feedback that is necessary).

What are Colleges Looking For? THE FIVE P’s: Program – How challenging is the coursework? Performance – How well has the student done? Potential – Indicated by standardized test scores. Participation – What commitments outside the classroom? Job? Activities? Community service? Personality – Essay and teacher/counselor recommendations. Interviews. Can explain a bad year.

TIME MANAGEMENT

Role of the Parent As Parents you have many roles in the college admissions process: Listener Advocate Advisor of deadlines College trip organizer Researcher Cheerleader

KEEP THE FAITH. There is a place for every student after high school. Need to look for “Best Fit” not “Best School” – a place where your child can be successful both academically and socially. Admissions committees have your child’s interests at heart… College admissions can be unpredictable – situations and needs change yearly.

Pick up a Senior Calendar at the counselor’s table in the Commons Area Important Dates Pick up a Senior Calendar at the counselor’s table in the Commons Area