1. Arlington 11th Grade Advisement

2. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION Counselors Graduation Requirements
- Credits and Honor Points
- Numeric Average
- Senior Schedule
- AP
Dual Enrollment
- GHSGT and PSAT
- College Admission Standards
- GPA
- Researching colleges
- Narrowing List of Colleges
- Honor Code
- SAT/ACT
- Scholarships/Financial Aid
- HOPE
- NCAA
- Junior Status Meeting

3. GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS
Requirements
Credits
Language Arts 4
Mathematics
Social Studies 3
Science
Health/Personal Fitness 1
World Lang
Students planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university must take a minimum of two units of the same world language 2
4 Bible
Fine Arts/Speech
Electives
Career Technical Course

4. CREDITS AND HONOR POINTS
17 credits earned by the start of the 2014/2015 school year
If a student does not have 17 credits then the student is placed in an 11th grade homeroom and cannot attend any senior activities.
Students can be promoted to 12th grade when proper credit is earned.
Honor Points
5 additional points are added at the end of each semester to passing grades in honors, AP, and joint enrollment / college courses.

5. Numeric Averages
Arlington calculates numeric averages by adding up all grades in classes and dividing by the total number of classes taken. The numeric average is on a 100 point scale i.e. 87 out of 100
All grades included in this calculation – failed grades, summer grades, online grades…
Arlington adds 5 points to the final passing grade for each Honors, AP, and college course taken; shown on transcript

6. Grade Point Average GPA
College GPA is different than the Arlington Numeric Average
Student should contact college to find how they calculate GPA
Most colleges use this scale: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0
Most colleges only consider academic courses (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language)
Some colleges may give additional points for Honors, AP, and College courses
Some colleges may take off the additional 7 points added for Honors, AP and college courses

7. Senior Sample Schedule
Students should take 4-5 academic courses per semester
Research classes carefully
You must attend AP night if you are planning on taking any AP classes next year
Semester
English
Math
Economics
Elective
World Language or another elective
World Language or another elective
Science

8. College Admission Standards
GPA – Typically average in academic core on a 4.0 scale (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language)
Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of your courses throughout high school, including your senior year. We highly recommend seniors take a minimum of 4 academics each semester. (For highly selective colleges, a minimum of 5 each semester)
Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)
Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted average
Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in clubs, service and sports can be particularly important to competitive colleges

9. College Admission Standards
College Application Essays – Required essays on the college application are important because they demonstrate your writing ability and give the college more information about you. Please seek advice when writing an essay and make sure to proofread for errors
Letters of Recommendation – Request teacher recommendation three weeks before needed and counselor recommendation at least three weeks prior to the college’s deadline
Resume – Contains academic info., honors & awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer experience, etc.
Interviews

10. Focus/Target Your List
Narrow your list of colleges – balance is key
View the school profiles, and compare the admissions data to your own academic record and test scores.
Dream/Reach school (less than 30% chance of admission)
Your Academic Record/Test scores are below average
For highly selective schools, your scores may meet or be above avg.
Good Fit/Target school (30%-60% chance of admission)
Your Academic Record/Test Scores are in line with average
Safety school (greater than 60% chance of admission)
Your Academic Record/Test Scores are above average
You need one at least one safety school
Highly selective school should never be considered safety

11. College Freshman Profile
UGA
Middle 50% GPA
Middle 50% SAT
Middle 50% ACT 27-32
Avg AP courses 4-6
GA State
Middle 50% GPA 3.4
Middle 50% SAT 1106
Middle 50% ACT 24
GA Southern
Average GPA 3.21
Middle 50% SAT 1115
Middle 50% ACT 23
GA. Tech.
Middle 50% GPA
Middle 50% SAT
Middle 50% ACT 29-33
Avg AP courses 7.31
DOES NOT CONSIDER CLASS RANK
Georgia Perimeter College
Min Critical Reading SAT 480
Min ACT English 20
Min Math SAT 440
Min ACT Math 18
No deficiencies allowed in Math or English
SAT or ACT not required, Compass test instead

12. College Entrance Exam SAT I
College admission test that measures students’ mathematical ability, critical reading knowledge, and writing skill.
SAT Subject Tests
One-hour tests offered in subjects such as English, foreign language, science, history, and mathematics. Some colleges require the SAT II test(s) & students should check with each college to determine whether it is necessary to take the SAT II(s).
American College Testing Program (ACT)
College admission test which measures aptitude and skill in English, math, reading, natural sciences, and writing.
Test Registration
SAT
ACT
High School Code

13. SAT versus ACT Type of Test SAT Test of critical thinking
and problem solving
ACT
Content-based test
Test Dates
Nov 2
Dec 7
Jan 25
Mar 8
May 3
June 7
October 26
December 14
February 8
April 12
June 14
Score
600 to 2400
1 to 36
Penalty for wrong answers
Yes No
Structure
Critical Reading
Math (through Algebra 2)
Writing
English
Math (through trigonometry)
Reading
Science Reasoning
Writing (Optional)

14. Test of critical thinking and problem solving ACT Content-based test
Type of Test
SAT
Test of critical thinking
and problem solving
ACT
Content-based test
Test Dates
Nov 2
Dec 7
Jan 25
Mar 8
May 3
June 7
October 26
December 14
February 8
April 12
June 14
Score
600 to 2400
1 to 36
Penalty for wrong answers
Yes No
Structure
Critical Reading
Math (through Algebra 2)
Writing
English
Math (through trigonometry)
Reading
Science Reasoning
Writing (Optional)

15. HOPE
A 3.0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework, including failing grades, on a 4.0 scale
Core Courses Conversion
English A= pts
Math B = pts
Science C= pts
Social Science D= pts
World Language F= no pts.
Honors points are removed and a 0.50 weighting is added back in for AP/Dual not to exceed 4.0
Middle school courses/credits are not calculated in the HOPE GPA
All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission