Counseling Staff Kellen Kuglar Counselor ADn Jennifer Sidelinger

Counseling Staff • Kellen Kuglar, Counselor (A-Dn) • Jennifer Sidelinger, Counselor (Do-Ja) • Gwen Danner, Counselor (Je-Mr) • Amey Rishel, Counselor (Ms-Sta) • Samiah Garcia, Head Counselor (Ste-Z) • Stephanie Schuette, School Social Worker • Chip Flemmer, Graduation Coach • Nancy Sheridan, Records Coordinator • Denise Theriault, Counseling Secretary

Redesigned SAT & ACT CHS CEEB Code: 112129 ACT (WWW. ACT. ORG) SAT (WWW. COLLEGEBOARD. ORG) Administered 7 times a year Administered 6 times a year Score: 400 to 1600 Score: test 4 Multiple Choice tests: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing – 200 to 800 scale Math – 200 to 800 scale Essay (Optional) No penalty for wrong answers Composite = 1 – 36 per English, Math, Reading, Science Writing (Optional) No penalty for wrong answers *Send 4 scores free

Upcoming Test Dates SAT ACT *October 1 (register by Sept 1) *September 10 (deadline passed) November 5 (register by Oct 7) October 22 (register by Sept 16) December 3 (register by Nov 3) December 10 (register by Nov 4)

Georgia’s HOPE Program HOPE – Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally – is Georgia’s unique scholarships and grant program that rewards students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges Qualifications: § Be a U. S. citizen and legal resident of Georgia § Be a graduate of an eligible high school § Be registered with Selective Service (males) § Social Security number must be on file at Cambridge

Award Amounts HOPE SCHOLARSHIP Public Institutions: Students attending public colleges or universities receive a HOPE award amount, up to a maximum of 15 hours, based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending. (see chart on GAFutures. org) Private Institutions: Pays stipend amount per semester – see current rate on GAFutures. org ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP Public Institutions: Pays current academic year standard undergraduate tuition for number of hours enrolled (public) Private Institutions: Pays stipend amount per semester – see current rate on GAFutures. org

GPA Requirements HOPE SCHOLARSHIP Earn a 3. 0 GPA in high school (calculated by GA Student Finance Commission) ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP Graduate valedictorian or salutatorian OR Earn a 3. 7 GPA in high school AND earn a 1200 combined score of reading and math on a single administration of the SAT or a 26 composite score on a single administration of the ACT by your graduation date Recipients must have 3. 3 GPA at checkpoints to maintain Recipients must have 3. 0 GPA at checkpoints to maintain

GPA Calculation HOPE Scholarship & Zell Miller Scholarship • Final calculations are conducted by GA Student Finance Commission after student graduates from high school • ALL core classes are used for the calculation (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language) • GPAs are not rounded (2. 9999 is not a 3. 0) • Conversion: Ø Remove all honors points Ø Convert individual grades to 4. 0 scale (A = 4; B = 3; C = 2, F = 0) Ø Add . 5 weight to AP and College courses only (up to 4. 0) Ø Divide by total number of grades

HOPE Grant to students seeking a technical certification or diploma regardless of high school grade point average or graduation date Zell Miller Grant ØAvailable Ø ØCovers Ø ØMust Ø a percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year earn cumulative GPA of 2. 0 at 30 semester hours/60 semester hours to maintain Available to students seeking a technical certification or diploma regardless of high school grade point average or graduation date Covers full standard rate of tuition Cumulative GPA of 3. 5 each term

HOPE Rigor Requirements Class of 2017 – 4 full credits of rigor *Full listing of rigor courses available on Ga. Futures; check for updates! English/ELA AP Computer Science AP Lang AP Biology AP Lit AP Environmental Science Human Anatomy/Physiology Math AMDM Chemistry Algebra 2 AP Chemistry Pre-Calculus Physics AP Calculus AP Physics Multivariable Calculus Social Studies World Languages French II and higher AP Psychology Spanish II and higher AP Government Latin II and higher AP Macro/Micro Economics American Sign Language II, III AP Human Geography AP World History AP US History AP European History Science *In addition, transcript credits earned by a high school student in any Dual Enrollment Science, Mathematics, English, Foreign Language or Social Studies Course, substantially similar to one in the list above and taken at an eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia, will be counted towards the Rigor requirement.

Georgia Futures: www. gafutures. org

Financial Aid Applications • Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) * Available October 1 st of senior year * Must complete FAFSA each year • Complete the GSFAPPS (Georgia Student Financial Aid Application System) • You do not need to reapply each year • SSN must be on file at Cambridge HS • Be sure to attend our Financial Aid Night in January for more information on this process!

Scholarship Resources Ø Cambridge Guidance Website – www. cambridgeguidance. com Ø Ø GA Futures – www. gafutures. org Ø Ø General college information & scholarship searches Scholarships – www. scholarships. com Ø Ø Free scholarship search website College Board – www. collegeboard. com Ø Ø General college, cost & financial aid information Fast Web – www. fastweb. com Ø Ø Local scholarship resources in Greater Atlanta area College Navigator - nces. ed. gov/collegenavigator/ Ø Ø Federal Aid and Scholarships Tab Atlanta Scholarships – www. atlantascholarships. com Ø Ø Scholarship Tab Free scholarship search website Merit Aid – www. meritaid. org Ø College cost, financial aid & scholarship information

Cambridge High School Counseling Office College Application Process

The Application Process Know your deadlines!

Fulton County NEW Transcript • Starting September 1 st, Fulton County will offer two versions of the student transcript • Standard: Cumulative weighted on a 100 point scale • Customized: Cumulative weighted AND unweighted on a 100 point scale. Both will be listed on the transcript.

How do I apply and send my transcript? COMMON APPLICATION / SEND. EDU NON-COMMON APPLICATION 1. Create account 1. Complete application 2. Complete all required forms 2. Send test scores 3. Invite your counselor 3. If there is a counselor recommendation form: 4. • Make sure counselor email is correct! • Turn in senior information sheet to counselor Counselor will upload your transcript 4. Don’t forget you Senior Information Sheet! • Senior information sheet • Invite counselor/send link • If paper recommendation, please provide stamped and addressed envelope Request transcript via Parchment. com *minimum 10 school days prior to deadline Typical: Waive Rights for counselor/teacher recommendations

Parchment Registration Tips Step 1: Register Go to www. parchment. com and Sign Up Manually Associate yourself with Cambridge – Milton Input Graduation year (2017) You DO NOT Need a Registration Code Complete the Registration Form Under 18? Register With Your. Parent Step 2: Order/Request Click Transcripts Select a Destination: Academic Organization or Yourself or Individual email Submit Payment by credit card (paper copy only) Wait for Confirmation Step 3: Track Log in to Your Parchment Account Click Transcripts Click Order History

Unofficial Transcripts can be printed from Home Access Center or Student Access Center. Fulton County will release official transcripts and class rank after Labor Day. If you prefer paper transcripts, please visit the Counseling Office. Paper Transcripts from CHS are available and will be in a sealed envelope. Our office requires a minimum of 10 school days for all Transcript, school forms, and Letter of Recommendation requests. Be mindful of this fact when college/scholarship deadlines occur right before/after holidays. Teacher recommendations are a separate process and does not involve the counseling department.

Upcoming Events: Mark your calendar! • College Fairs College Rep Visits at Cambridge HS Juniors and Seniors must sign up 48 hrs in advance Register online at cambridgeguidance. com College Campus Visits Follow preapproved absence procedure with the Attendance Office. (6 days allowed; request 3 days in advance) *absences will count against Exam Exemptions • Keys to the Dawg House UGA Admissions Session at CHS Monday, September 26 th at 6: 30 pm (check in starts at 6: 00) *register online at cambridgeguidance. com • Scholarship Financial Aid Workshop Coming in January! • PROBE College Fair at Cambridge HS Wednesday, March 22 nd 5: 00 -7: 00 pm

Scheduled College Visits at CHS *Sign up online 48 hours in advance at cambridgeguidance. com College Virginia Tech Emory University Date/Time Scheduled 9/01/16 Thurs @8: 20 9/06/16 Tues@8: 30 Samford University 9/06/16 Tues@ 10: 15 LSU 9/06/16 Tues@12: 00 Mercer University 9/07/16 Wed @8: 30 University of South Carolina 9/07/16 Wed @9: 30 University of Kentucky 9/07/16 Wed @2: 30 Elon University 9/08/16 Thurs @ 9: 15 Kennesaw State University 9/08/16 Thurs @ 2: 00 University of Alabama 9/08/16 Fri @ 2: 00 Florida State University 9/12/16 Mon @ 8: 30 Belmont University 9/12/16 Mon @ 12: 30 Miami of Ohio University 9/12/16 Mon @ 2: 30 Vanderbilt University 9/13/16 Thurs @12: 00 University of Missouri 9/14/16 Wed @ 8: 30 Georgia Tech 9/14/16 Wed @ 9: 30 University of North Georgia 9/14/16 Wed @ 1: 30 Ole Miss 9/15/16 Thurs @ 9: 20 Southern Methodist University 9/16/16 Fri @ 9: 20

College Admission: Freshman Profile

Class of 2016 Cambridge Applicants: UGA

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Q&A It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service.