What Every Jr. should know Before becoming a senior
NMHS Counselors A - G Ms. Shannon H - Q Mrs. Cummings R – Z Ms. Townsend Counselors are located in back of the main office
Move on when ready (MOWR) core Move On When Ready (MOWR) is for students at eligible high schools that wish to take college level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements. What does this mean for you?? Free college while in High school!! Free, fRee, Free ******See your Counselor for more Info!!******
Move on When Ready (MOwR) technical CCI: College and Career Institute – Douglasville Campus – Transportation provided – Free! Free! Free! Programs offered Automotive Computer Information Systems cosmetology Criminal justice culinary arts dental assisting early childhood education game development specialists heating and Air Conditioning patient care assisting Pharmacy welding broadcast video production graphic arts ****See your Counselor*****
Register for the SAT your Jr. Year What is the SAT? The SAT and SAT subject tests are designed to assess your academic readiness for college. The SAT tests the reading, writing and math skills you learn in school, critical for success in college and beyond. It gives both you and colleges a sense of how you’ll be able to apply the thinking, writing and study skills required for college course work. SAT website: www.Collegeboard.Org SAT Dates: see your counselor!!
Register for the act your Jr. year What is the ACT? The ACT is a type of college entrance exam. The multiple-choice test covers four areas: English, math, reading and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures your skills in planning and writing a short essay. ACT Website: www.actstudent.org ACT Test Dates: See your counselor!!
NCAA Eligibility – Athletes Want to play college sports? Speak to your coaches and start researching college athletic departments It’s best to not have any e2020 classes on your transcript
gpa Know your gpa – 3.o and above are favored for scholarships Research colleges to learn their gpa, sat, and act requirements See your counselor!!!
Summer before senior year Schedule college visits – see college websites to register Visit college websites to see admissions requirements Not sure of your major yet? Visit www.Gafutures.org and take the Career exploration test
Interested in nursing? Sign up with Mrs. Morris to listen to a nurse speak about what it takes to become a nurse. When: Tuesday Oct. 25, 2016 Time: 3:00 p.m Where: Career Center (D1113)
quiz Who is your counselor? Where is your counselor located