1. The Future is Now—Make informed decisions!

2.  There are only 36 school weeks separating you from graduation.  That’s approximately 10 months  That’s just enough time to make a solid plan—if you start TODAY.

3.  Find out where you are  Find out what’s needed to get where you want to go

4.  What is your current CORE GPA?  This information can be found on your last report card  It can also be obtained by meeting with your counselor Ms. Robinson  Remember CORE GPA is different from cumulative GPA. Colleges are interested in your CORE GPA.

5.  Predict what your GPA will be for both Fall and Spring Semester.  You know what classes you have, and you know what your chances are of getting an A,B, C or D. Failures are not optional this late in the game.

9. What is the highest GPA you can earn? Worst case scenario– what’s the lowest your GPA will be? What GPA do you need to get into your “Dream School?” With this GPA, will you qualify for HOPE?

10. There different types of college: Junior College 2 yrs Associate’s / Certificate Technical/ Trade school Private College 4 yrs Bachelor’s Degree State College 4 yrs Bachelor’s Degree

11. GPASATACTCOST State School Private School Junior College

12. GPASATACTCOST Georgia State Alabama State Emory Tuskegee Georgia Perimeter Alabama Comm.College