1. Destination Graduation
Class of 2018
Destination Graduation

2. Senior Year Countdown August to May
On Track to Graduate?
Grades still count
Online courses
Credit Recovery Courses
Personal Fitness waiver
EOC Milestones are 20% of semester 2 grade
Senioritis is real!
Post-Secondary Plans?
College
Military
Gap Year
Workforce
What is the plan for May 24th and beyond?
Who remembers when their senior was starting kindergarten? Sometimes prob feels like a life time ago, other times feels like yesterday, right? May 20 will be here before we know it, time will run out on them if they don’t plan ahead

3. Most Popular 4-Year Colleges # Accepted Average GPA Average # AP
Roswell Students’ Plans as reported by 2017 Seniors on the Senior Exit Survey (Includes all courses, weighted GPA)
Most Popular 4-Year Colleges
# Accepted Average GPA Average # AP
Kennesaw State University
University of Georgia
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Georgia State University
Georgia College
Auburn University
University Of South Carolina
University of Alabama

4. It’s Time To Get Organized!
There are deadlines, and then there are DEADLINES! Be Aware of Priority Deadlines
College Name
Application Deadline
Priority Deadline
Auburn University
January 15
November 15 – scholarship deadline
Georgia Institute of Technology
January 1 – Regular Decision
October 15 – Early Action - Scholarships
Kennesaw State University **new deadlines
March 1 – regular Decision
November 1 – Early Action
University of South Carolina
December 1
November 15
University Of Georgia
October 15 – Early Action
November 1 –
Scholarships

5. Ready To Start Applying?
The Big 3 1.Application 2.Transcript 3.Test Scores – SAT and/or ACT

6. After the Big 3, the next few…
College Essays
What can you bring to campus?
Letters of Recommendation
Senior Profile Sheet and/or Resume
Demonstrated Interest
Campus and College Visits
Extracurricular Activities

7. Step 1. Scan the QR code to the online calendar
College Visit Sign Up
Step 1. Scan the QR code to the online calendar
or, follow this link
Step 2. Click on the college(s) you would like to attend
Step 3. Click on the “Register” link and complete all required information
Step 4. Check your for your pass
Questions? Stop by Student Services

8. COLLEGE FAIRS PROBE FAIR
Representatives from 100 – 150 colleges in Georgia and across the country are present to answer questions and provide information.
►September 11th – North Point Mall 6PM – 9PM
►September 12th – Marietta High School 6PM – 8PM
►September 27th – Cherokee High School – 6PM – 8PM
Many more – visit GAProbe.org for more information

9. College Admissions Tips and Tricks
No Class Rank
Over 40% of our students had an A average past 2 years
No 4.0 GPA
Don’t convert your GPA
Check out forums on collegeconfidential.com and read admissions blogs on twitter
Get to know your admissions representative!
Don’t be afraid to consider private colleges and universities
Financial Aid packages can be very competitive
No formula guarantees admissions
Read the President’s Letter on college websites- usually indicates programs/areas of growth and focus

10. New! Gafutures Website www.gafutures.org Replaces GACollege411
HOPE and Financial Aid Info unweighted core GPA for HOPE plus 4 rigorous classes, 3.7 for Zell Miller plus rigor and 1200 SAT or 26 ACT
MOWR Application and Info
College and Career Resources
Scholarship Search
Apply to College

11. School Counselors are here to help! www.roswellstudentservices.weebly.com