2. Welcome, Class of 2018!

3. Counseling Department
Mr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair
Students with last names beginning with Strange - Z + All ELL students
Mrs. Ashley Kozee, School Counselor
Students with last names A - Di
Mrs. Leila Fondo, School Counselor
Students with last names Doe - Just
Mrs. Kyleigh Swanburg (Ms. Kim Windsor), School Counselor
Students with the last names K - Oh
Ms. Grace Savage, School Counselor
Students with last names Ol - Strand
Mr. Michel Satterfield, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Amy Gamez, School Social Worker
Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar
Mrs. Linda Alexander, Counseling Secretary

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS Financial Aid Night on Monday, November 7th
At 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria.
The Georgia Finance Commission will be
presenting along with a Financial Planner.

5. 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.

6. MOWR (Move On When Ready)
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.

7. 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 MOWR 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 MOWR application process.

8. 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 SAT Mock ACT
November November 12
9:00am - 1:30pm :15am - 1:30pm
Event code: Event code:
M M231448
Each mock exam is $10.
To register, go to and enter the event code.

9. 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

10. Researching and Selecting a College
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
Compile a list of schools that you may be interested in attending
Visit school websites
Set up visits to schools that you are serious about applying to
Be aware of admissions requirements and begin to narrow your choices
Never put all of your eggs in one basket. Plan on applying to a small group of schools that you would like to attend

11. 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.

12. 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

13. SAT Dates https://sat.collegeboard.org/home Date Test
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
11/05/2016
SAT and Subject Tests
10/07/2016
10/25/2016
12/03/2016
11/03/2016
11/22/2016
01/21/2017
12/21/2016
01/10/2017
03/11/2017
SAT Only
02/10/2017
02/28/2017
05/06/2017
04/07/2017
04/25/2017
06/03/2017
05/09/2017
05/24/2017

14. 2016-17 ACT Dates http://www.actstudent.org/regist/ Date
ACT Dates
Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
10/22/2016
09/16/2016
9/30/2016
12/10/2016
11/04/2016
11/18/2016
02/11/2017
01/13/2017
01/20/2017
04/08/2017
03/03/2017
03/17/2017
06/10/2017
05/05/2017
05/19/2017

15. 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 for complete scholarship details.

16. 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??

17. Things to Remember Visit the counseling web page often
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 !!!!!

18. FCHS Counseling on Social Media
Follow us on Twitter!
@FCHS_Counseling

19. SOCIAL MEDIA
Good or Bad?