1. Perry High School Counseling Office
Senior Parent Night
Perry High School
Counseling Office

2. PHS Counseling Staff Mrs.Megan Newell Mrs. Melanie Hudson
School Counselor
Last Names A-G
Mrs. Melanie Hudson
School Counselor
Last Names H-O
Dr. Kayren Cannon
School Counselor
Last Names P-Z

3. PHS Counseling Staff Transcript Requests Enrollment Letters
Parent Teacher Conferences
Jackie Elwood
Counselor’s Clerk

4. A student must earn 24 credits in order to graduate HS
Areas of Study
Units Required
English/Language Arts 4
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies 3
CTAE and/or Modern Language/Latin and/or Fine Arts
Health and Physical Education 1
Electives 5
Required Units 24

5. Life after High School Attend a Four-Year College/University
Attend a Two-Year/Technical College
Join the Armed Forces
Enter the Workforce

6. Four-Year Colleges and Universities
Bachelor’s Degree
Public Colleges/Universities
Private Colleges/Universities
Admissions Requirements
SAT and/or ACT
Letters of Recommendations
Transcripts and Mid-Year Grade Reports

7. Two-Year Colleges Associates Degree Public or Private Entrance Exams
ACT or SAT
ACCUPLACER
Transfer to a Four-Year College

8. Technical Colleges Degree Certificate or Diploma ACCUPLACER
No ACT or SAT
Visit Technical College System of Georgia

9. Armed Forces Advantages Training Education Travel Opportunities
ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitue Battery (October 24)
ROTC Scholarships
Must earn a high school diploma

10. Enter the Work Force

11. THE COLLEGE APPLICATION
Components of a College Application
Basic information
Official Transcripts
Test scores
Extracurricular activities
Essays
Recommendations

12. Types of Applications
Early Decision – binding. If deferred to regular admissions – you are released from contract to attend
Early Action – Not binding – typically have until May 1st to decide
Rolling Admissions – will be informed of admission status 4-6 weeks after materials received
Regular Admissions – wait until April

13. ACT and SAT ACT Registration Dates SAT Registration Dates
SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
August 25, 2018
July 27, 2018
August 15, 2018
October 6, 2018
September 7, 2018
September 26, 2018
November 3, 2018
October 5, 2018
October 24, 2018
December 1, 2018
November 2, 2018
November 20, 2018
March 9, 2019
February 8, 2019
February 27, 2019
May 4, 2019
April 5, 2019
April 24, 2019
June 1, 2019
May 3, 2019
May 22, 2019
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
September 8, 2018**
August 12, 2018
August 13-26, 2018
October 27, 2018
September 28, 2018
September 29-October 14, 2018
December 8, 2018
November 2, 2018
November 3-19, 2018
February 9, 2019*
January 11, 2019
January 12-18, 2019
April 13, 2019
March 8, 2019
March 9-25, 2019
June 8, 2019
May 3, 2019
May 4-20, 2019
July 13, 2019*
June 14, 2019
June 15-24, 2019

14. ACT and SAT Test Dates

15. ESSAY From COLLEGE-ESSAYS.COM™
1. Answer the essay question Most essay questions are looking for specific information and thus help you segment your answer.
2. Be yourself Your own life is the most unique thing about you.
3. Use it to your advantage Write your story. Express your passions, beliefs, and struggles honestly. It is your conviction or passion about what you genuinely enjoy that shows up in your writing and makes your essay ‘admission material’.
4. Proofread carefully Remember to use spell check. Consult a skilled proofreader ( i.e., parent or teacher with whom you have worked well with in the past and who you feel would give you the type of feedback that is necessary).

16. What are Colleges Looking For?
THE FIVE P’s: Program – How challenging is the coursework? Performance – How well has the student done? Potential – Indicated by standardized test scores. Participation – What commitments outside the classroom? Job? Activities? Community service? Personality – Essay and teacher/counselor recommendations. Interviews. Can explain a bad year.

17. TIME MANAGEMENT

18. Role of the Parent
As Parents you have many roles in the college admissions process:
Listener
Advocate
Advisor of deadlines
College trip organizer
Researcher
Cheerleader

19. KEEP THE FAITH. There is a place for every student after high school.
Need to look for “Best Fit” not “Best School” – a place where your child can be successful both academically and socially.
Admissions committees have your child’s interests at heart…
College admissions can be unpredictable – situations and needs change yearly.

21. Pick up a Senior Calendar at the counselor’s table in the Commons Area
Important Dates
Pick up a Senior Calendar
at the counselor’s table
in the Commons Area