1. Congratulations Class of 2017

2. Pre-Session Check-in

3. Check-In

4. PRHS Counseling Staff A – CL Ms. Johnson Cm - Harr Ms. Youngblood
10th – 12th caseloads
A – CL Ms. Johnson
Cm - Harr Ms. Youngblood
Hars - Lee Ms. Wilson
Lef - O Ms. Morris
P - Sl Ms. Glisson
Sm - Z Mr. Pak

5. Graduation Obstacles EOCs The GATEWAY TEST Required Classes
Obligations
Senior Application for Graduation- Must meet with your counselor to sign & to receive your copy!

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

7. Get to know GA Futures www.gafutures.org
Apply to Georgia colleges, universities, and technical colleges
Learn about financial aid information
Send transcripts
View your preliminary HOPE Grade Point Average
Your social security number must be on file at PRHS and in your GA Futures profile to view your HOPE GPA.
Your name on file with GA Futures account must match your name as it appears on your PRHS transcript/report card.

8. How do I apply for College?
Common Application/Electronic Application
Transcripts for out of state schools are ordered through the counseling office for $5.
Sending Electronic Transcripts
Send to most in state schools for free via GA Futures
$5 one time fee for common app or other online applications
Sending Test Scores (Official)
Letters of Recommendation
Meet ALL deadlines

9. Types of College Applications
Early Action: (non binding) Students can apply to multiple schools early. Early admission programs do not ask applicants to commit to attending.
Early Decision: (binding) When applying early decision, you are signing a binding agreement that if accepted, you will attend that school and withdraw the remainder of your other college applications.
Regular Decision: These applications take place during the standard application time period. Decisions are usually made in April or May.
Rolling Admissions: These colleges have open admissions until they have reached their capacity. Students are considered in the order in which they apply.
Deferment: Students are not denied when deferred. Decision for acceptance has been postponed until further evaluations have been completed.

10. College Entrance Exams
SAT-
ACT-
Visit the websites for testing dates and registrations
Both are accepted by colleges
COMPASS/ACCUPLACER
SCHOOL CODE
112866

11. Recommendations Letters of recommendation
Complete Autobiographical Sketch found on PRHS website and also paper copies available in the counseling office
You may need one from a teacher or a counselor
Give us time! 10 school days!
If due before Thanksgiving break, Nov. 4 is the request deadline
If due before Christmas break, Dec 7 is the request deadline

12. Where to apply to college
Apply to 4 schools on average. Reach, Target, Safety!
Attend a College Fair/Probe Fair.
Visit college campuses.
Prearranged absence form for this reason. Pick up form in attendance office.
Watch the bulletin board across from the counseling for recruiters coming to PRHS.

13. Factors to Consider Location – distance from home, urban, rural
Size – enrollment, class size
Cost – public or private
Academic – majors offered
Admission requirements – deadlines, average test scores, GPA, rank, AP/IB recognition policies
Housing – residence halls, meal plans
Activities – Greek life, athletics, organizations

14. Paying for College STUDENT LOANS/GRANTS GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
HOPE Scholar
3.0 GPA in Core Classes
4 “rigorous” classes
Zell Miller Scholar
3.7 GPA in Core Classes
1200 SAT on MA and CR or
26 ACT Composite score
View the scholarship tab on the PRHS counseling website
Visit the scholarship bulletin board next to E pod
Join the Remind group
Visit college financial aid office
STUDENT LOANS/GRANTS
Request a pin number for you & parent(s)
Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Opens in October

15. HOW TO APPLY FOR THE HOPE Scholarship
COMPLETE THE FAFSA APPLICATION
COMPLETE THE GSFAPPS FORM:
Your social security number must be on file at PRHS
: If a copy is not on file with PRHS, you MUST bring your social security card to the counselor’s office by
December 1, 2016.
: Your social security number must also be in your
GAFutures profile

16. Helpful Websites/Social Media
Senior Remind 101 Account
to 81010
Better Make Room “Up Next?” campaign:
Text COLLEGE to 44044
You will answer questions that will then trigger the app to send you reminders and information that will help guide you through the college admissions process

17. Check-Out

18. QUESTIONS?