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Newnan High School

Class of 2019Senior Year I nformation

NHS Counseling Office (770) 254-2880

Michael Barnes A -G michael.barnes@cowetaschools.net Ext. 8022 Pam Lewis H-M pamela.lewis@cowetaschools.net Ext. 8023 Emma Shelnutt N-Z emma.shelnutt@cowetaschools.net Ext. 8100 Selena Sweatman Admin Assistant selena.sweatman@cowetaschools.net Ext. 8021

Follow us on Twitter @NewnanGuidance

Step 1 Are you on-track to graduate?

Yes No

Classes I need to graduate:

* If you plan to attend a USG

institution, you will need the

following:

2 credits of the same world

language

credit for GPS Advanced

Algebra and another math

beyond that

Step 2 What will you do post-

graduation?

I have an idea of what I want

to do after I graduate. (Go to

Step 3.)

My career interest is:

_________________________

I’m unsure of what I’d like to

do after I graduate. (Go to

page 2.)

Helpful Hint: Determine your

career interests!

Step 3 What should you do to

prepare for post-graduation?

Choose a post-graduation path

(check one):

College (pages 3-9)

Military (page 10)

Workforce (page 10)

Know Your Personal Stats!

Compare your personal stats against the average (and minimum) GPA and admission test scores for your school(s) of interest. How do you measure up?

_________ = My Weighted GPA

_________ = My HOPE/Core GPA

_________ = My SAT score

_________ = My ACT score

Take advantage of WWW.GAFUTURES.ORG

1) View your HOPE GPA

2) APPLY to Georgia colleges

3) Send TRANSCRIPTS to Georgia colleges

4) COMPLETE FAFSA and apply for HOPE

My GAfutures login:

Username: _____________________________ ***Make sure your username is appropriate as college reps may see it.***

Password: _____________________________

My

Stats

College

Stats

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Learning about your career interests and your abilities will help

provide you with direction for life after high school graduation!

Tip #1: Learn about yourself! Tip #2: Start broad and then hone in!

What are your interests? What subjects do youenjoy? What gets you excited? What do you love todo?

What type of people do you enjoy working with?What’s your ideal work environment?

Once you identify a field of interest, you can look atspecific career options within that field.

One thing to pay attention to is where jobs areavailable. Do the options you’re considering looklike they will have job openings?

Use the resources listed below to help you learn about your career interests.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Career Possibility

Next step after graduation

Technical College Two-Year College Four-Year College Military Workforce

Technical College Two-Year College Four-Year College Military Workforce

Technical College Two-Year College Four-Year College Military Workforce

Create an account on GAfutures.org

*Note: College officials will see your username socreate a name that is appropriate.

Username: ________________________________

Password: ________________________________

Use the “Career Exploration” section to:

“Learn about Yourself” use to take assessments to help find potential careers.

“Career Exploration” use to find “hot career” in Georgia, based on education level.

“Learn about Skilled Trades” use to learn about career options that do not require a 4-year degree

www.mynextmove.org www.onetonline.org/ www.monster.com www.bls.gov/ooh

Determining Your Career Interests

Research Your Career’s Occupational Outlook

Career Interest Inventory; GAfutures.org

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What are my options for college?

Technical schools: https://tcsg.edu/colleges.php Private schools: www.georgiacolleges.org USG schools: www.usg.edu/inst/

Freshman Index (FI) Requirements (http:www.usg.edu/student_affairs/students/freshman_index_requirements)

How the FI is Calculated How the FI is Calculated Minimum FI Requirements

The high school GPA is calculated from the grades earned in the 17 Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) courses for students graduating in 2012 or later.

4 English including World,American and British Literature

4 Math including GPS AdvancedAlgebra and a fourth year ofadvanced math

4 Science including Biology,Physics, and Chemistry, EarthSystems or EnvironmentalScience

3 Social Studies including WorldHistory and U.S. History

2 years of a world language

The Freshman Index is calculated by combining:

1) high school GPA (grade pointaverage)

2) highest earned SAT(convertedto old SAT) or ACT test scores

Formula for SAT Test Takers

(500 x High School GPA) + (old)SAT Critical Reading

+ (old)SAT Math

Formula for ACT Test Takers

(500 x High School GPA) + (ACT Composite score x 42)

+ 88

Students seeking admission to a University System of Georgia school MUST meet the following MINIMUM freshman index requirements:

Research Institutions – 2500

Comprehensive Universities –2040

State Universities – 1940

State Colleges – 1830*

*Refer to the box below foradditional information about test score requirements for state and two-year.

Minimum SAT/ACT Score Requirements

For Research Institutions, Comprehensive Universities, and State Universities in Georgia:

Minimum SAT scores = 430 Critical Reading and 400 Math

Minimum ACT scores = 17 Math and 17 English

For State Colleges, please refer to the following link for additional information:

http://www.usg.edu/assets/student_affairs/documents/USG_Admission_Requirements_FINAL.pdf

University System of Georgia (USG)

Research Universities

Comprehensive Universities

State Universities

State College

Overview of College Options – Measuring Up

Georgia College Options

University System of Georgia

Independent Colleges & Universities

Technical College

System of Georgia

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How do my GPA and SAT scores compare to USG schools? (www.usg.edu/research/college_readiness)

Institution Type Fall 2017Average

GPA

Fall 2017Average

ACT

Fall 2017 Average SAT

V + M V M

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

State College 3.10 19 935 473 462

Albany State University State Universities 2.77 17 808 405 402Armstrong State University State Universities 3.21 21 982 498 484Atlanta Metropolitan State College

State College 2.65 17 804 399 406

Bainbridge College State College 2.9823 1042 521 521

Clayton State University State Universities 3.0120 978 502 477

College of Coastal Georgia State College 3.0020 947 482 465

Columbus State University State Universities 3.13 19 906 454 452

Dalton State College State College 3.1821 996 500 496

Augusta University Research University 3.37

20 901 460 441East Georgia State College State College 2.87 18 848 441 426Fort Valley State University State Universities 2.84 18 851 419 432Georgia College & State University

State Universities 3.49 25 1144 578 565

Georgia Gwinnett College State College 2.86 19 945 471 473Georgia Highlands College State College 3.02 19 928 466 462Georgia Institute of Technology

Research University 3.78 32 1373 670 703

Georgia Southern University Comprehensive University

3.30 23 1043 522 521

Georgia Southwestern State University

State Universities 3.25 21 976 490 485

Georgia State University Research University 3.18 22 1017 506 511Gordon State College State College 2.87 18 890 450 440

Kennesaw State University Comprehensive University

3.32 24 1077 537 540

Middle Georgia State College

State College 3.07 19 945 479 466

Savannah State University State Universities 2.79 18 826 417 410South Georgia State College State College 3.00 18 913 460 453University of Georgia Research University 3.88 28 1195 595 600University of North Georgia State Universities 3.26 23 1024 520 504

University of West Georgia Comprehensive University

3.18 21 954 481 473

Valdosta State University Comprehensive University

3.12 21 956 483 473

NOTE #1 NOTE #2 NOTE #3 NOTE #4

Many schools have minimum GPA & test score requirements. Check a school’s website for details.

The USG requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 based on the 17 RHSC.

Schools that are part of the USG may set higher minimum standards for high school GPA and test scores.

If your GPA or test scores are below the average or the minimum standard, consider starting at a technical school.

Overview of College Options – Measuring Up

Private, HBCU, Out-of-State Colleges and Universities: How do you compare? To find the school’s latest freshman profile, look on the admissions page of the school’s website or email the admissions office to

request a copy. Institution Location Type Average GPA Average ACT Average SAT

Agnes Scott College Decatur, Georgia

Women’s Private 3.76 24-30 1110-1270

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama

Public, HBCU 2.8 15-19 820-1000

Auburn University Auburn, Alabama

Public, Out of State

3.83 27 1166

Berry College Mt. Berry, Georgia

Rome, Georgia 3.73 24-29 1130-1310

Brigham Young Provo, Utah Private, Religious 3.86 29.5 1300

Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, Georgia

Private, HBCU 3.05 18-21 900-1050

College of Charleston Charleston, Georgia

Public, Out of State

4.16 27 1340

Emory University Atlanta, Georgia

Private 3.75-3.98 (unweighted)

31-34 1360-1490

Howard University Washington, D.C.

Private, HBCU 3.46 25 1149

LaGrange College LaGrange, Georgia

Private, Religious 3.34 20-24 1010-1160

Mercer University Macon, Georgia

Private 3.90 28 1290-1300

Mississippi State University

Starkville, Mississippi

Public, Out of State

3.32 21-28 1180

Morehouse College Atlanta, Georgia

Men’s Private, HBCU

3.22 20.8 1090

North Carolina A&T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina

Public, HBCU 3.51 20 1023

Oglethorpe University Atlanta, Georgia

Private 3.53 22-27 1100-1300

Reinhardt University Waleska, Georgia

Private, Religious 3.02 18-23 930-1140

Samford University Birmingham, Alabama

Private, Religious 3.68 23-29 1100-1310

Spelman College Atlanta, Georgia

Women’s Private, HBCU

3.7 25 1200

Tuskegee University Tuskegee, Alabama

Private, HBCU 3.10 20 1010

University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Public, Out of State

3.72 27 1060-1300

University of Florida Gainesville, Florida

Public, Out of State

4.3-4.6 28-32 1280-1430

University of Mississippi, Ole Miss

Oxford, Mississippi

Public, Out of State

3.5 22-29 1080-1300

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Public, Out of State

3.2-3.9 27 1225

Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee

Private 3.8 33 1535

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What can I do if my GPA isn’t high

enough to get into the college I

want?

Consider taking classes at a different school,

perhaps a technical school. You can start fresh with

your GPA, and build it up.

Once you earn 30 hours of college credit, you can

apply as a transfer student to a school that is part of

the University System of Georgia. (See the following

link for more information on applying as a transfer:

www.usg.edu/policymanual/section4/C328/#n4213.)

One option when attending technical schools is to take

TAG classes. TAG stands for “Transfer Admission

Guaranteed.” TAG classes are guaranteed to transfer

to schools that are part of the University System of

Georgia.

Taking classes at a technical school can help you

save money during your first year or two of college!

Per https://tcsg.edu/admissions.php, the admission requirements for technical schools in Georgia are

as follows:

A GED or high school transcript

All applicants much submit the scores from the SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER exam.

Some programs have additional requirements that must be met.

Contact the technical college

offering your specific program to learn if any additional requirements apply.

Associate Degree

2 - 2.5 years

WORK

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

DIploma

1.5 years

WORK

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Certificate

8 weeks - 1 year

WORK

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

DIPLOMA

Next Steps...

Starting at a Technical School

What are the admission requirements for schools in the Technical College System of Georgia?

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I DON’T know where I want to apply to college:

Check the college and career bulletin board to see which colleges are visiting NHS during lunch.

Attend the College & Career Fair Tuesday, November 14 at NHS

Log into:

o www.GAfutures.org: Choose “College Planning.” Choose “State of Georgia Colleges” to find

colleges that are eligible for state aid, such as HOPE. Choose “National College Search to search at all

private and public schools.

o Choose “Applications and Transcripts” to apply to college or send your high school transcript.

I DO know where I want to apply to college:

Choose 3 – 5 colleges. Schedule college visits. Plan to apply 30 days before deadlines!

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Regular Decision—No application decisions are made until after the set deadline.

Rolling Decision—Application decisions are made as they are received until classes are filled. Early Action—Application decisions are made earlier than a regular decision date.

Early Decision—An admission decision is made before the usual notification date. There’s a catch! An early decision plan is binding—if you’re accepted, you agree to attend the college & withdraw all other applications.

College Application Quick List***:

College Name:

Website

Deadline to Apply**

Average GPA

Average ACT Score

Average SAT Score

College Name

Application Procedures

†Not every college

requires an application fee

††Not every college

requires recommendations

Submit application

Pay fee†

Submit test scores

Send transcript

Counselor Rec††

Teacher Rec††

Submit application

Pay fee†

Submit test scores

Send transcript

Counselor Rec††

Teacher Rec††

Submit application

Pay fee†

Submit test scores

Send transcript

Counselor Rec††

Teacher Rec††

Researching College Options

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APPLICATION: Complete before sending your test scores and/or transcript. Almost every school prefers

an ONLINE application.

All schools in Georgia can be applied to through www.GAfutures.org.

Submit applications 30 days before the deadline! Pay any fees.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS (for dates and details see page 8):

If your plan is to attend a… Take the... Practice at…

4-YEAR UNIVERSITY ACT or SAT ACT: www.ACT.org

SAT: www.collegeboard.com

2-YEAR or

TECHNICAL COLLEGE ASSET or ACCUPLACER* ACCUPLACER: www.accuplacer.org

* ASSET or ACCUPLACER tests are given on the college’s campus.

SEND your test scores to your potential colleges. Only OFFICIAL scores from College Board or ACT will

be accepted by the colleges.

When you register to take either the SAT or ACT, you are allowed 4 free score reports.

However, you only have a limited amount of time to use the free score reports.

Make sure you take advantage or you will have to pay up to $12 per report to send your scores.

Are you qualified for Free and Reduced Lunch at Newnan High School?

If so, ask your counselor about ACT, SAT, and college application fee waivers.

TRANSCRIPTS:

Have you submitted your college application?

Yes No

Request your transcript! Do not send a transcript until your

application is submitted.

Are you applying to an in-state or out-of-state school?

In-State Out-of-State

Send your transcript for free through Transcript requests are made through the

www.GAfutures.org. Registrar’s office first (5) are free; each

one after first (5) are $3.00

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:

Does your school require a recommendation form or letter?

(NOTE: Don’t wait to request a recommendation!

Yes Request it while you are completing your application!) No

Complete the “Recommendation Request Packet” Request your transcript only!

College Application Process

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counselor no later than 10 school days before the deadline!

ACCUPLACER

West Georgia Tech

View the ACCUPLACER testing lab hours at the link provided www.westgatech.edu

Preparatory Material

www.accuplacer.org

SAT ACT SAT* vs. ACT

Bas

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form

ati

on

The SAT is an aptitude test,

measuring reasoning and verbal

abilities.

The ACT is an achievement test,

measuring what a student learned.

1600 36

1560 35

1510 34

1460 33

1420 32

1380 31

1340 30

1300 29

1260 28

1220 27

1190 26

1150 25

1110 24

1070 23

1030 22

990 21

950 20

910 19

870 18

830 17

790 16

740 15

690 14

Register @ http://sat.collegeboard.org.

NHS Code: 112250

Register @ www.actstudent.org.

NHS Code: 112250

Perfect score: 1600

Each section is worth 200-800 points, which are added together for a combined score.

There is no penalty for guessing, so leave nothing blank

Perfect score: 36 2013 national average: 21 *Eng – 20.4, Math – 20.8, Reading – 21.4, Science – 20.9

Each subject is worth 1-36 points which are averaged together for a composite score.

There is no penalty for guessing, so leave nothing blank.

3 subjects: Critical Reading, Math(with & without calculator), Writing and Essay (optional)

5 subjects: English, Math, Reading, Science, Essay (optional)

Test Regular Deadline Date (w/ writing: $64.50)

Late Fee ($29)

Test Date

Regular Deadline (w/ writing $67)

Late Fee ($30)

Oct 6 Sept 7 Sept 26Nov 3 Oct 5 Oct 24 Sept 8 Aug 10 Aug 26

Dec 1 Nov 2 Nov 20 Oct 27 Sept 28 Oct 14

Mar 9 Feb 8 Feb 27 Dec 8 Nov 2 Nov 19

May 4 Apr 5 Apr 24 Feb 9 Jan 11 Jan 18

June 1 May 3 May 22 Apr 13 Mar 8 Mar 25

Jun 8 May 3 May 20

2018 – 2019 College Admis s ions T est Dates

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What are my options for financial aid?

Grants and Scholarships

Sources: Government, College, Private (Business, Organizations)

Research and apply for scholarships (www.fastweb.com) beginning in August.

Watch for scholarships that will be posted on bulletin board outside cafeteria, announced on announcements, posted on NHS website and tweeted out.

Loans

Money must be paid back with interest

Each loan has a different set of terms and conditions.

Pay attention to:

how much you’ll need to take out for college

how much your monthly payments will be

how much you’ll have to pay on interest whileyou are in school

Federal Work-Study

Student has job on campus

Money earned helps to pay for school

How do I qualify for scholarship money from Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program?

Scholarship Zell Miller Scholarship HOPE Scholarship HOPE Grant

Funding

Covers 100% tuition (not including books or fees) at a public college in Georgia. (A lump sum is provided for private schools in Georgia.)

Covers a portion of tuition at any Georgia public 2-year college or 4-year university (not including books or fees).

Covers a portion of the tuition based on the number of credit hours being taken in a technical certificate or diploma program at an eligible college.

HOPE Rigor Requirement

Earn FOUR credits in courses considered to be rigorous.

Earn FOUR credits in courses considered to be rigorous.

NONE

GPA Requirement

Must have a 3.7 HOPE GPA* (calculated by GSFC)

Student must graduate with a HOPE GPA* of 3.0 NONE

Test Score Requirement

(1) scored at least a 1200 on a single administration of the SAT;

OR (2) scored a 26 on a single administration of the ACT;

NONE NONE

Other Requirement

OR (3) was named Valedictorian or Salutatorian.

NONE Must have high school diploma or GED. Must be a Georgia resident for at least 12 months.

Additional Information

HOPE GPA based on all classes taken in the following core subject areas: English, math, science, socialstudies, world languages

Check www.gsfc.org for more information

View your HOPE GPA on www.GAfutures.org. Click “My GAfutures” (on the right side of webpage)***

How do I apply for financial aid from the government and my college?

Complete the FAFSA and apply for HOPE after October 1. Go to https://fafsa.ed.gov or

http://www.gafutures.org

Compile paperwork needed before going online through the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet.

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/2017-18-fafsa-worksheet.pdf

For NCAA information, go to www.eligibilitycenter.org. Choose “Enter Here” for “NCAA College-Bound Student-Athletes.” Choose the “Resources” link at the top of the screen that appears

For NAIA, go to http://www.naia.org/. Using the dropdown menu for the “About” tab, choose “Play Sports in College.” Look under the “Quick Links” section.

Talk with your coach, Coach Bryant, our athletic director or Mr. Barnes, our athletic advisor, in the counseling office.

Financial Aid Information

Information for Prospective College Athletes

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Barnes, our athletics counselor.

Learn more about the military. Decide if you’re ready to join, and

discuss your decision with a parent or guardian.

Go to http://www.military.com/Recruiting/Home/.

Choose the right path for you.

Meet with a recruiter.

Take the ASVAB (Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery). Go

to http://www.military.com/ASVAB.

Visit the MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) with a recruiter & complete a physical, select

a MOS (Military Occupational Specialty), and join the branch of choice. Go to

http://www.mepcom.army.mil/

Request final transcript in May through the Registrar’s office.

Branch Website Phone Number

U.S. Army http://www.goarmy.com 1.800.USA.ARMY

Army National Guard http://www.nationalguard.mil/ 1.800.GO.GUARD

U.S. Navy http://www.navy.com 1.800.USA.NAVY

U.S. Air Force http://www.airforce.com 1.800.423.USAF

U.S. Marine Corps http://www.marines.com 1.800.MARINES

U.S. Coast Guard http://www.gocoastguard.com 1.800.424.8883

Decide what type of work you would like to pursue.

Visit www.GAfutures.com, and choose “Learn about Skilled Trades” under the

“Career Exploration” tab. or visit www.fastweb.com, and choose “Career Planning to get to the “Job Search” section.

Create a resume on GAFutures.

Find references to include on your resume. (Make sure you

ask someone’s permission before including them as a reference!)

Look for job openings and internships on GAFutures and on www.internships.com, attend career fairs, and search want ads and websites like www.monster.com and www.ajcjobs.com.

Complete and submit applications.

Prepare for interviews by researching potential employers so you can ask 3 questions during the interview.

Interview. Before interviewing, know what to wear, know the company, arrive early, and bring a resume.

Make sure to send a thank you note or email after the interview.

Joining the Military

Entering the Workforce

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