1 Presented by : SHS Counseling Department Grad Song

Ms. Erica DaileyA-D (10 th -12 th Grade) Mr. Devin JonesE-K (10 th -12 th Grade) Ms. Dinaia CrumbleyL-Q (10 th -12 th Grade) Mr. Kenton JohnsonR-Z (10 th -12 th Grade) Ms. Vameker Banks9 th Grade Counselor 2 SHS Counseling Staff

LOGIN TO YOUR COMPUTER AND GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: 1.CLICK STUDENTS REGISTER NOW 2.SELECT “GWINNETT SOUTH FAIR – SHILOH HIGH SCHOOL” 3. SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT/FILL OUT FORM 4. Make sure you Receive a Barcode!!! DO NOT PRINT BARCODE (We will print it for you before the College Fair) 3 PROBE COLLEGE FAIR SIGN UP Grad Song

1.Be aware of important faculty / staff who will assist you Senior Year. 2.Review Senior Application Letters (Credit Evaluation Status) 3.Register for the College Fair (PROBE) 4.Identify steps to: Apply to college & Financial Aid Request Transcripts & Recommendations Request ACT/SAT Waivers 5.Return Senior Letters Signed to Your Counselor 4 Objectives

Who are your Senior Sponsors? How many credits do you need for graduation? What test are required for college admission? What form must be filled out to receive financial aid? When? Where can you find scholarship information? How do you request SAT/ACT waivers? How can you request transcripts? Georgia? Out of State? 5 PreTest

Your Senior Sponsors Are: Ms. Cook Mr. Lindsay 6 SENIOR SPONSORS

Two years of the same foreign language are required for admissions into University System of Georgia colleges and universities Three years of JROTC can be used to fulfill P.E./Health Requirement Area of Study Required Credits English/Language Arts4 credits Mathematics4 credits Science4 credits Social Studies3 credits CTAE/World Language/Fine Arts3 credits P.E. / Health1 credits Electives4 credits TOTAL CREDITS: 23 credits Gwinnett County School System Graduation Requirements

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Credit Recovery at Shiloh High and Gwinnett Online Campus $100 for 0.5 credit Gwinnett Online Campus $250 for 0.5 credit Phoenix High School (Evening Classes) $250 for 0.5 credit 12 Do You Need to Make Up Classes?

Required Form must be received from your counselor to take any outside classes at: Non-GCPS or Non-Traditional Educational Centers School Plus Advisement Forms 13

All students must pass the Writing portion of the GHSGT End of Course Test (EOCT) / GA Milestones: MathAlgebra I or Geometry ScienceBiology Social StudiesUS History or Economics Language Arts9 th Lit/Comp or American Lit Gateway Exam - All students must pass the S. Studies and Science Gateway exam 14 Testing Requirements

Students enrolled in AP Courses will take AP Exams in May 2015 Students who receive a 3 or higher on an AP Exam *may receive college credit for those courses * Students must check with the College or University that they are interested in to find out whether they will accept high school AP Course credit. AP TESTING

4-year College/University 2-year College Technical College Military Work 16 Options After High School

Factors to consider: Size, Costs, Location, Major, Environment, Admission Requirements Apply to more than one schools Dream School Reach School Safety School Attend a College Fair and Probe Fair Visit the college you plan on applying to Listen to the announcements for recruiters coming to Shiloh High 17 Where Should I Apply to College?

Common Application Sending Electronic Transcripts Sending Test Scores (Official) Letters of Recommendations Applications are online, on paper, and on gacollege411 Send your transcript through gacollege411 for free or pay $5 in the Counseling Office It’s your responsibility to meet ALL deadlines 18 How Do I Apply for College?

Campus Visits All schools look appealing from their catalogs and view books Visit and feel the school out…you will be there for four years Pick up a Pre-Arranged absence form in the Attendance Office NO longer counted as excused absences. 19

Apply to Georgia colleges, universities, and technical colleges View preliminary HOPE G.P.A. Financial aid information Send transcripts 20 Georgia College 411

November 3 rd – 7 th Georgia Apply to College Day (11/5) - Shiloh High School will be offering Seniors the opportunity to apply to college early, while having the support of specially trained school and volunteer personnel. Financial Aid Night (11/6) - A representative from the GA Student Finance Commission will meet with parents to discuss FAFSA and other financial aid info. College Spirit Day (11/7) - Students and faculty will wear a shirt representing their favorite college/university. 21 SHS College Week

Complete Student Profile Sheet Found on the counseling website You may need one from a teacher You may need one from a counselor Give us TIME At Least 10 School Days 22 Need a Recommendation??

College Entrance Exams *Which Test Should I Take?* We encourage students to take both the ACT and SAT

SAT Given 7 times each school year Includes Critical Reasoning, Math, and a Writing section Each section is worth points for a maximum of 2400 points is the highest possible score Aptitude Test – tests verbal and reasoning abilities and potential college performance. Points are subtracted for incorrect answers Test Fee: $51.00 Website: College Entrance Exams

ACT Given 6 times each school year Includes English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. Writing/Essay is optional but required by most schools Can receive a score of 1-36 for each subject, averaged for a composite score. 36 is the highest possible composite score Achievement test – measures what a student has learned in school Scored based on correct answers - no penalty for guessing Test Fee: $36.50 ACT $52.50 ACT plus writing Website: College Entrance Exams

SAT Subject Tests -Specific subject area tests -Not required by all schools -Can be used for placement or to exempt courses at some colleges and universities Compass -An untimed, computerized test that helps your college evaluate your skills and place you in appropriate courses ASVAB -Test used for military entrance -Talk to your recruiter to determine the score needed for the branch of the military that you are interested in Other College Entrance Exams & Military Exam

FAFSA Scholarships HOPE scholarship Zell Miller Scholarship 27 Paying for College

Free Application for Federal Student Aid Can be completed online Apply for your pin number at Must use 2014 tax info. Begin filling out for FAFSA starting January 1, 2015 at 28 FAFSA

Check Shiloh High School Counseling Department page Websites such as fastweb.com and gacollege411.org Your local church, community center, parents’ jobs Scholarships

Must graduate with a minimum of 3.0 core GPA. - HOPE GPA is different from your cumulative GPA that is on your GCPS transcript HOPE GPA can be calculated on GA College We must have your social security number on file at Shiloh High - If a copy is not on file with Shiloh High, you MUST bring a copy of your social security card to the counseling office by November 14, 2014 Award amounts vary depending on the institution (visit GA College 411 for an award amount chart and additional info about the HOPE scholarship). 30 HOPE Scholarship

3.7 core GPA Receive a minimum of 1200 combined critical reading and math on a single administration of the SAT or receive a composite score of 26 on a single administration of the ACT 31 Zell Miller Scholarship

PROBE College Fair October 6 th at 6 pm UGA Early Action October 15th Gateway retest October 21 st College Week November 3 rd – 7 th Gates Millennium Scholarship January 15th 32 Important Dates to Remember

Be aware of application deadlines Begin looking for scholarships Apply to more than one school: -Dream School – may not get in, but is your top choice -Reach School – have a good chance of being admitted -Safety School – back up plan Request recommendations in advance on the counseling department website (recommendations will be completed in 10 business days). Visit the Shiloh High School website for updates Don’t forget to join the Shiloh High School PTSA! Senior year is very important. Do not slack off in your classes or allow your grades to drop. If you need assistance in any of your classes, seek help from your teachers early and attend tutorial! 33 Reminders

1.Go to the Counseling Dept. Website 2.Click on “Senior Core Curriculum” 3.Click “Senior Core Curriculum Post Test” 4.Turn in your signed Senior Letters 34 Complete The 2015 Senior Core Curriculum Post Test

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36 Congratulations Class of 2015