Fall Classroom Advisement Class of 2020 Fall Classroom Advisement

What classes should I be taking this year? American Literature Algebra II or Pre-Calculus U S History (and possibly Econ) Physical Science or Physics Foreign Language (if you plan on attending a 4 year college or university) CTAE (many of you will be completing your pathway) Elective(s)

What state exams will I be taking this year? EOC for American Lit EOC for U S History EOC for Econ EOC for Physical Science EOPA for CTAE Pathways

Time to get ready to apply to college Considerations

Grade Point Average Your grade point average is calculated and updated when you complete a class (Semester/End of Year). GPA is impacted by AP and Dual Enrollment classes. Weighted GPA determines Honor Graduates, Val/Sal; grades in AP and Dual Enrollment classes raise the value of a grade. Regular classes: 0-4 GPA scale (A=4.0), AP/DE classes: 0-5 scale (A=5.0) HOPE GPA is based on ALL of the ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language classes that you complete. Preliminary HOPE eligibility is determined at the end of the first semester of your Senior year. Final HOPE eligibility is determined at the end of your Senior year.

When should I be taking SAT or ACT? Generally speaking, Juniors are encouraged to wait until Spring of their Junior year The math that you will need to understand for the math portion of the test is taught August-February You certainly can take the test any time that you want, but I would rather you take the test when you are prepared with all the tools that you will need to do well on the test

Which test? SAT is, generally, a better measure for students whose strengths are Math and Science ACT is, generally, a better measure for students whose strengths are ELA and Social Science If you are unsure of which is best you could take both and see which is a better fit. Fees: SAT $47.50 ACT $46.00 Fee waivers are available for students who meet certain requirements, you are allowed 2 fee waivers (If you qualify, they apply to both tests)

Preparing for the SAT or ACT Set up your Khan Academy Account You will take some diagnostic tests that will determine your strengths and weaknesses Your tutoring will be tailored to your needs A schedule will be set up based on when you plan to take the test, AVOID CRAMMING!

Khan Academy Tutoring Although the tutoring is specifically targeting the SAT it could apply to the ACT in terms of the general knowledge that you will need for both tests.

Khan Academy Tutoring

Where do I register for the SAT or ACT? SAT: www.collegeboard.com ACT: www.actstudent.org

Scholarship Search Where to look

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

www.tun.com/scholarships/

TUN

www.fastweb.com

www.scholarships.com

www.gafutures.org/federal-aid-scholarships/

www.unigo.com

Scholly App The App is free There is a free section For more personalized search there is a monthly fee. If you choses this option you will pay for it.

Other scholarship resources Churches Civic Organizations Pinterest Colleges you have applied to If you are a recognized member of a Native American Nation many have scholarships Employers Parent’s employer

From my Pinterest:

Selecting a College

Georgia Futures www.gafutures.org/college-planning/

Georgia Futures : This year as Juniors you will have to save 3 Post-Secondary institutions to your Georgia Futures account. Login to your account through your Infinite Campus to save the institutions you are interested in attending. I will be returning to your class at least one time to work in the computer lab to complete this task before the end of this school year.

www.collegeboard.com

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search

Reminders Participation in athletics, school clubs, and other organizations Community Service hours Dual Enrollment opportunities Taking AP classes Begin to narrow down your college/university/military choices If you have not done so set up a “Professional email” Suggestion: firstname.lastname@ This is ONLY used for college applications, scholarship appliations, and job applications

Questions?