Welcome, Class of 2020!

Counseling Department Mrs. Jamie DiCarro, School Counselor Students with last names A - Cooke Mrs. Martha Chatlen, School Counselor Students with last names Coon-Has Ms. Monal Nabulsi, School Counselor Students with the last names Hat-Mard Mrs. Kyleigh Swanburg, School Counselor Students with last names Mare-Poston Mrs. Andrea Katz, School Counselor Students with last names Powell-Thomas Mr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair Students with last names beginning with Thompson - Z + All ELL students Ms. Precilla Saint-Jean, Assistant Principal Mrs. Eron Cooper, School Social Worker Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar Mrs. Andrea Wojciechowski, Counseling Secretary

REMIND 101 Class of 2020 Messages College Visits Upcoming Events Junior Class Info SAT/ACT Reminders

Counseling Appointment Requests https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID= 21791

ANNOUNCEMENTS Financial Aid / Dual Enrollment Night on Tuesday, November 6th at 6:30 pm in the FCHC Cafeteria. MOCK Testing for SAT & ACT on Saturday, October 20th. Still time to register !!

To register, go to www.applerouth.com/signup and enter the event code. Upcoming Mock Tests at Forsyth Central High School Full-length proctored mock tests help students learn what to expect under test-like conditions. Students will receive a report with comprehensive personal analysis of their performance on the test. Mock ACT Mock SAT October 20 October 20 9:00am - 1:30 pm 9:00am - 1:30pm Event code: Event code: M309924 M309925 Each mock exam is $10. To register, go to www.applerouth.com/signup and enter the event code. www.applerouth.com info@applerouth.com 404-728-0661

Getting Started Take the Plunge... ...it's your future so get involved!! Junior Year – 1. Maintain Grades – Work Hard 2. Prepare for and take the ACT/ SAT 3. Develop a list of colleges that you may want to attend.

Types of Schools Two Year Colleges – Associate Degree Four Year Colleges and Universities – Bachelors Degree – Includes Public, Private and Service Academies Technical Colleges – Associate or Certificate Specialty Schools – Certificate or Certification – Culinary Arts, Cosmetology

What to Consider When Selecting a School Type of school – 2 year, 4 year or Technical Geographical Location Public or Private Size Living Facilities Co$t - $$$$ Away or Stay Home Majors offered Clubs/Sports/Activities

College Search Engines Bigfuture.org – College Matchmaker allows students to search all colleges with various criteria such as location, major etc. Gafutures.org – Allows students to search in the state Georgia Colleges and out-of state schools. Careercruising.com- Allows students to search in the state of Georgia Colleges and out-of state schools.

The best way to get to know more about a school and get a “feel” for the campus, is to schedule a college visit. FCHS Juniors and Seniors are permitted to take 4 days to visit colleges. When visiting a college, it is recommended that you contact the admissions office and arrange to attend the information session and take a student guided campus tour. You need to ask questions while on your visit! Meet with College Reps visiting Forsyth Central College Visitations

SAT Dates https://sat.collegeboard.org/home Date Test Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline 10/09/2018 SAT and Subject Test 09/07/2018 09/26/2018 11/03/2018 SAT and Subject Tests 10/5/2018 10/24/2018 12/01/2018 11/02/2018 11/20/2018 03/09/2019 SAT Only 02/08/2019 02/27/2019 05/04/2019 04/05/2019 04/24/2019 06/01/2019 05/03/2019 05/22/2019 https://sat.collegeboard.org/home

ACT Dates http://www.actstudent.org/regist/ Date Registration Deadline   ACT Dates Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline 10/27/2018 09/28/2018 10/14/2018 12/8/2017 11/02/2018 11/19/2018 02/9/2019 01/11/2019 01/18/2019 04/13/2019 03/08/2019 03/25/2019 06/8/2019 05/03/2019 05/20/2019 07/13/2019 06/14/2019 06/24/2019 http://www.actstudent.org/regist/

Acceptable Unacceptable Forms of ID Forms of ID

DURING SAT NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED IN BUILDING DURING SAT NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED IN BUILDING!!!! LEAVE THEM AT HOME OR IN YOUR CAR!!!!! BRING A VALID ID ! NO ID, NO TEST

DUAL ENROLLMENT (Formally MOWR) Allows students to take courses at a college while earning college credit and high school credit at the same time. Pros Tuition and books paid for by the state (some courses do have fees) Earn college credit before graduating from high school. Weighted as an AP course in High School Can possibly shorten the length of time needed to complete college. Gives you access to that college and it’s facilities.

CONS Transportation - Not provided to students by FC. Students must be able to get there and back on their own. Local colleges will do their best to work with FCHS regarding the scheduling of courses. Not guaranteed to sync. Parents won’t be able to access or communicate with college professors. Content of a course may be of a mature nature. Our breaks don’t typically sync with the college calendar Taking Dual Enrollment courses not a guarantee for getting into some colleges ***If you are interested in this option please take the SAT and/or the ACT as soon as possible and speak to your counselor regarding the Dual Enrollment process.

A Word About Junior Conferences Who should attend? Where is the meeting? What material will be covered? Why is it important? Okay, I am ready for my junior meeting. How do I arrange for it? Is it mandatory??

HOPE and ZELL Miller HOPE 3.0 Core GPA as calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission and 4 classes of HOPE rigor ZELL Students must graduate with a 3.7 HOPE GPA as calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission and also have a 1200 (math+critical reading) SAT or 26 on the ACT along with 4 classes of HOPE Rigor Visit www.gafutures.org for complete scholarship details.

Things to Remember Visit the counseling web page often http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1935 Plan during your junior year. The time to apply to college will be upon you soon. Make an appointment to see your counselor with any questions (JUNIOR Conference). Involve your counselor in your college search and application process. Finally – DON'T PANIC !!!!!

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