1. Class of 2016 Senior Presentation
Everything you need to know to be a successful Senior at JCCHS!

2. Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., M-F
Who is your counselor? Our counselors serve students based upon the first letter of a student’s last name
A - L Mr. Moscaritolo
M - Z Mrs. McCutcheon
Other important people you need to know…
Registrar Mrs. Faulkner
Credit Recovery Ms. Hawkins
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., M-F

3. A student must have 26 credits in order to graduate HS
Those credits must generally include the following:
4 LA
4 Math
4 Science
4 Social Science (U.S. History and World History, Economics and Government)
1 Health/PE
9 Electives
ALL course requirements must be completed
in order to participate in the graduation ceremony!
If you aren’t going to have 27 credits, and plan to graduate in May see a counselor ASAP
*Most, if not all, four-year and two-year colleges now require two years of the same foreign language Contact the colleges for specific information.

4. What do I want to do after JCCHS?

5. Four Year Colleges & Universities
Bachelor’s Degrees
Public Colleges/Universities
Private Colleges/Universities
Admissions Requirements
SAT and/or ACT for entrance exam
May require letters of recommendation

6. Two-Year Colleges Associate Degrees Public Private Entrance Exams Vary
Compass
ACT or SAT

7. Admissions statistics from three largest research universities in Georgia from
Middle 50%
Core GPA: SAT(CR+M+W): ACT:
AP/IB:
Early Action: October 15
Reg. Deadline January 15
Middle 50%
Core GPA:
SAT(CR+M):
ACT:
Priority Deadline: Nov. 1
Reg. Deadline: March 1
Middle 50%
Core GPA:
SAT:
ACT:
AP/IB:
Early Action: Oct. 15
Reg. Deadline: Jan. 10

8. Technical Colleges Programs Did you know??
Technical Certificates of Credit can be completed in less than a year and offer education specific to on the job performance. The certificate courses are strictly program-related and can later be applied towards earning a diploma or degree.
A Diploma Program typically takes a year and a half to complete and broadens your base of knowledge beyond the core courses found in a TCC. Diploma programs consist of program-related courses as well as general core courses such as English, Math, and Science.
An Associate's Degree is highest-level credential you can earn at most technical colleges. The degree programs contain in-depth industry related subjects and high-level college courses that give you the relevant knowledge you'll need on the job.
Did you know??
Gwinnett Technical College offers more than 50 programs of study that a student can finish in two years or less.

9. Military Opportunities Training Education Travel
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)—will be given in December. Sign up with Col. Abbot or the Counseling Office
Must be a high school graduate, no GED

10. Entering the Workforce
CAREER INFORMATION
Georgia Department of Labor
United States Department of Labor
CareerOneStop
Georgia Labor Market Explorer
The Riley Guide

11. The College Application Process
The Application
Application Fees
Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
College Visits
Financial Planning

12. College Entrance Exams/Tests
S.A.T. –
A.C.T. –
ASSET/COMPASS
Most public two-year colleges and technical schools in Georgia (UNG requires SAT/ACT)
Armed Services Vocational Battery Aptitude (ASVAB)
STUDENTS are responsible for sending their OFFICIAL test scores to the college of their choice. Must be requested through the testing site.

13. What is the difference between the ACT and the SAT?
ACT questions tend to be more straightforward
The SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary
The ACT has a science section, the SAT does not
Simply tests your reading and reasoning skills when given a set of facts
The ACT tests more advanced math concepts
But not necessarily harder because the questions are more straightforward
The ACT writing test is optional on test day, but required by many schools.
The SAT has a required writing portion
The SAT is broken up into more sections
The ACT is more of a “big picture” exam
schools are more concerned with your composite school rather than each section

14. How many schools should I apply to?
Dream School or Reach School
Likely—a pretty good chance of getting in
Safety—a sure thing for admission and cost
Ultimately, deciding how many schools to apply to is a family decision. However, counselors generally recommend to consider applying to one to two schools in each category.

15. College Applications Sources College Admissions Office
College web site
Pay close attention to deadlines and items that are also required to complete your application
Example: Proof of legal residence, health forms, test scores, letters of recommendation

16. Early Decision versus Early Action
Applying Early?
Early decision and early action plans allow students to apply early (usually by October or November) and get an admissions decision December or January.
Early Decision versus Early Action
Early decision plans are binding. A student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college.
Early action plans are similar but are not binding, which means students receive an early response but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1.
Please check the policies of the individual colleges/universities you are applying to if you are applying early.

17. Visit the Counseling office for….
Transcripts
Requests for counselor recommendations
Local scholarships (beginning Dec/Jan)
Fee waivers -(SAT/ACT/ college application, if qualified)
passwords and usernames
Check your GPA
College Visit form

18. I need an “official transcript”…
OUT OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Request paper transcript from Counseling Office
If counselors are out of the office, please fill out a transcript request form
GEORGIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ONLY
Request Online through
Will send paper copy for final transcript
To learn how to request and request your transcript via GAcollege411, go to

19. Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are written only when requested
Pick up a counselor recommendation form in the counseling office.
Student will need to complete the form and bring it to their counselor.
Plan ahead – You must allow one week for your counselor to complete your letter of recommendation
The student’s part of the application is expected to be completed beforehand.

20. The letter or email arrives…
ACCEPTED! (Hooray)
Send deposits
Check with each college for
deadline
Celebrate!!!
Wait-listed
Don’t panic
Evaluate back-up plan
Denied—
It’ll be okay
Go to back-up plan

21. HOPE Requirements Class of 2016
Students must receive 3 credits in the following types of courses
Advanced Algebra, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course
Chemistry, Physics, or an equivalent or higher course
AP course or Dual Enrollment course
Spanish II or French II or higher course

22. HOPE Requirements HOPE Zell Miller GPA of 3.0
HOPE GPA only includes academic courses and language courses
Zell Miller
GPA requirement: 3.7
minimum score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of the SAT test or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT test in a single test administration

23. Athletic Scholarships
Student registers at
Student requests a transcript to be sent to NCAA Clearinghouse
Student sends S.A.T./A.C.T. scores to NCAA Clearinghouse, scores must be sent directly from the testing service
Student calculates core average according to NCAA requirements
Student and family review NCAA policies and procedures

24. Want more information about financial aid?
Attend College Night in October

25. Other important information to remember…
Val & Sal
Highest and second highest numerical average through first 3 years of high school and first 30 weeks of senior year.
Must complete three academic core units of Honors, AP, or Dual Enrollment
Honor Graduate
Overall high school average throughout the first 3 years of high school and the first 30 weeks of senior year of 90.0
Averages are NOT rounded up.