Class of 2017 Destination Graduation Senior Year Countdown

Class of 2017 Destination Graduation

Senior Year Countdown August to May On Track to Graduate? Post-Secondary Grades still count College Online courses Military Credit Recovery Courses Personal Fitness waiver EOC Milestones are 20% of semester 2 grade Senioritis is real! Gap Plans? Year Workforce What is the plan for May 20 th and beyond?

Senior Year It’s Stressful! It’s Confusing! It’s Overwhelming! Can you believe it’s here? We promise it’s fun! Video

Let’s Play a Game Write down the top 5 colleges you want your child to apply or list where they plan to apply

Roswell Students Plans as reported by seniors on the Senior Exit Survey Most Popular 4 -Year Colleges Kennesaw State University 14% 63% acceptance rate University of Georgia 9% 50% acceptance rate (45% EA) Georgia Institute of Technology 6% 41. 5% acceptance rate Georgia Southern University 6% 71% acceptance rate Georgia State University 4% Georgia College 4% Out of State- Auburn University, University of South Carolina Military or Workforce 4% 76% acceptance rate

It’s Time To Get There are deadlines, and then there are DEADLINES! Organized! Be Aware of Priority Deadlines Financial Aid Night is October 4, 2016 College Name Application Deadline Priority Deadline Auburn University January 15 December 1 Georgia Institute of Technology January 1 October 15 Kennesaw State University May 5 October 28 University of South Carolina November 15 December 1

Ready To Start Applying? The Big 3 1. Application 2. Transcript 3. Test Scores – SAT and/or ACT

After the Big 3, the next few… College What Essays can you bring to campus? Letters Senior of Recommendation Profile Sheet and/or Resume Demonstrated Campus Interest and College Visits Extracurricular Activities

College Admissions Tips and Tricks No Class Rank Over 40% of our students had an A average past 2 years Don’t be afraid to consider private colleges and universities Financial Aid packages can be very competitive No 4. 0 GPA Don’t convert your GPA No formula guarantees admissions Check out forums on collegeconfidential. com Get to know your admissions representative! Read the President’s Letter on college websites- usually indicates programs/areas of growth and focus

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