Class of 2016 Senior Presentation Everything you need to know to be a successful Senior at JCCHS!

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., M-F Who is your counselor? Our counselors serve students based upon the first letter of a student’s last name A - L Mr. Moscaritolo M - Z Mrs. McCutcheon Other important people you need to know… Registrar Mrs. Faulkner Credit Recovery Ms. Hawkins Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., M-F

A student must have 26 credits in order to graduate HS Those credits must generally include the following: 4 LA 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Science (U.S. History and World History, Economics and Government) 1 Health/PE 9 Electives ALL course requirements must be completed in order to participate in the graduation ceremony! If you aren’t going to have 27 credits, and plan to graduate in May see a counselor ASAP *Most, if not all, four-year and two-year colleges now require two years of the same foreign language Contact the colleges for specific information.

What do I want to do after JCCHS?

Four Year Colleges & Universities Bachelor’s Degrees Public Colleges/Universities Private Colleges/Universities Admissions Requirements SAT and/or ACT for entrance exam May require letters of recommendation

Two-Year Colleges Associate Degrees Public Private Entrance Exams Vary Compass ACT or SAT

Admissions statistics from three largest research universities in Georgia from 2013-2014 Middle 50% Core GPA: 3.8-4.09 SAT(CR+M+W): 1800-2060 ACT: 28-32 AP/IB: 4-8 Early Action: October 15 Reg. Deadline January 15 Middle 50% Core GPA: 3.2-3.7 SAT(CR+M): 970-1190 ACT: 21-27 Priority Deadline: Nov. 1 Reg. Deadline: March 1 Middle 50% Core GPA: 3.8-4.11 SAT: 2050-2240 ACT: 30-33 AP/IB: 6-11 Early Action: Oct. 15 Reg. Deadline: Jan. 10

Technical Colleges Programs Did you know?? Technical Certificates of Credit can be completed in less than a year and offer education specific to on the job performance. The certificate courses are strictly program-related and can later be applied towards earning a diploma or degree. A Diploma Program typically takes a year and a half to complete and broadens your base of knowledge beyond the core courses found in a TCC. Diploma programs consist of program-related courses as well as general core courses such as English, Math, and Science. An Associate's Degree is highest-level credential you can earn at most technical colleges. The degree programs contain in-depth industry related subjects and high-level college courses that give you the relevant knowledge you'll need on the job. Did you know?? Gwinnett Technical College offers more than 50 programs of study that a student can finish in two years or less.

Military Opportunities Training Education Travel Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)—will be given in December. Sign up with Col. Abbot or the Counseling Office Must be a high school graduate, no GED

Entering the Workforce CAREER INFORMATION www.gacollege411.org Georgia Department of Labor United States Department of Labor CareerOneStop Georgia Labor Market Explorer The Riley Guide

The College Application Process The Application Application Fees Transcripts Letter of Recommendation College Visits Financial Planning

College Entrance Exams/Tests S.A.T. – www.collegeboard.org A.C.T. – www.actstudent.org ASSET/COMPASS Most public two-year colleges and technical schools in Georgia (UNG requires SAT/ACT) Armed Services Vocational Battery Aptitude (ASVAB) STUDENTS are responsible for sending their OFFICIAL test scores to the college of their choice. Must be requested through the testing site.

What is the difference between the ACT and the SAT? ACT questions tend to be more straightforward The SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary The ACT has a science section, the SAT does not Simply tests your reading and reasoning skills when given a set of facts The ACT tests more advanced math concepts But not necessarily harder because the questions are more straightforward The ACT writing test is optional on test day, but required by many schools. The SAT has a required writing portion The SAT is broken up into more sections The ACT is more of a “big picture” exam schools are more concerned with your composite school rather than each section

How many schools should I apply to? Dream School or Reach School Likely—a pretty good chance of getting in Safety—a sure thing for admission and cost Ultimately, deciding how many schools to apply to is a family decision. However, counselors generally recommend to consider applying to one to two schools in each category.

College Applications Sources College Admissions Office College web site www.gacollege411.org Pay close attention to deadlines and items that are also required to complete your application Example: Proof of legal residence, health forms, test scores, letters of recommendation

Early Decision versus Early Action Applying Early? Early decision and early action plans allow students to apply early (usually by October or November) and get an admissions decision December or January. Early Decision versus Early Action Early decision plans are binding. A student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college. Early action plans are similar but are not binding, which means students receive an early response but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1. Please check the policies of the individual colleges/universities you are applying to if you are applying early.

Visit the Counseling office for…. Transcripts Requests for counselor recommendations Local scholarships (beginning Dec/Jan) Fee waivers -(SAT/ACT/ college application, if qualified) www.gacollege411.org passwords and usernames Check your GPA College Visit form

I need an “official transcript”… OUT OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Request paper transcript from Counseling Office If counselors are out of the office, please fill out a transcript request form GEORGIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ONLY Request Online through www.gacollege411.org Will send paper copy for final transcript To learn how to request and request your transcript via GAcollege411, go to https://secure.gacollege411.org/College_Planning/Applications_and_Transcripts/_default.aspx

Letters of Recommendation Letters of recommendation are written only when requested Pick up a counselor recommendation form in the counseling office. Student will need to complete the form and bring it to their counselor. Plan ahead – You must allow one week for your counselor to complete your letter of recommendation The student’s part of the application is expected to be completed beforehand.

The letter or email arrives… ACCEPTED! (Hooray) Send deposits Check with each college for deadline Celebrate!!! Wait-listed Don’t panic Evaluate back-up plan Denied— It’ll be okay Go to back-up plan

HOPE Requirements Class of 2016 Students must receive 3 credits in the following types of courses Advanced Algebra, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course Chemistry, Physics, or an equivalent or higher course AP course or Dual Enrollment course Spanish II or French II or higher course

HOPE Requirements HOPE Zell Miller GPA of 3.0 HOPE GPA only includes academic courses and language courses Zell Miller GPA requirement: 3.7 minimum score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of the SAT test or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT test in a single test administration

Athletic Scholarships Student registers at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Student requests a transcript to be sent to NCAA Clearinghouse Student sends S.A.T./A.C.T. scores to NCAA Clearinghouse, scores must be sent directly from the testing service Student calculates core average according to NCAA requirements Student and family review NCAA policies and procedures

Want more information about financial aid? Attend College Night in October

Other important information to remember… Val & Sal Highest and second highest numerical average through first 3 years of high school and first 30 weeks of senior year. Must complete three academic core units of Honors, AP, or Dual Enrollment Honor Graduate Overall high school average throughout the first 3 years of high school and the first 30 weeks of senior year of 90.0 Averages are NOT rounded up.