Kell High School Class of Senior Parent 2018

Kell High School Class of Senior Parent 2018 Tea

Kell School Counselors Students with last names: A-D Stephen Chung E-K Dr. Tammy White, DC L-O Leigh Horn P-Z Valerie Bullock Clerk Ananda Pastrana CSIS Sarah Ramsden Firstname. lastname@cobbk 12. org

Agenda Graduation Requirements College Entrance Overview What to do now – College Application Process Q and A

Graduation Requirements Credits (23 total required) Language Arts 4 credits- must include 1 unit of 9 th Lit & 1 unit of American Lit Math 4 credits – CCGPS Coordinate Algebra, CCGPS Analytic Geometry, CCGPS Advanced Algebra, 4 th Math Science 4 credits- Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science, Physics, 4 th Science Social Studies 3 credits- World History, US History, Economics/Government Health & Personal Fitness 1 credit (. 5 credit each) World Languages and/or Fine Art and/or CTAE 3 At least from these categories Electives 4 (any) Students planning to enter or transfer into a four-year college/university must take a minimum of two credits of the same World Language

What are Technical Colleges looking for? � � High School Diploma or GED Take the SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER Test � Will be used for course placement only The HOPE and Zell Miller Grants can be used for trade-focused certificate and diploma programs � HOPE Grant- Pays portion of tuition; No GPA requirement to earn; 2. 0 GPA to maintain eligibility � The Zell Miller Grant- pays full tuition; minimum 3. 5 GPA; pays retroactively during the 1 st semester Georgia’s Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant � Commercial Truck Driving, Diesel Mechanic, Early Childhood Care/Education, Healthcare Technologies, Information Technology, Practical Nursing, Welding � To qualify, a TCSG student must be fully admitted to the college, enrolled in one of the above programs and receiving the HOPE Grant for the same term.

What are Two-year Colleges looking for? � High School Diploma � At least a 2. 0 GPA in core/academic coursework � Complete 4 Math units through Advanced Algebra � Many two year colleges will accept students without Foreign Language from high school, but to transfer to a 4 year college will need to take 1 -2 classes in the 2 year college. � SAT/ACT may or may not be required. If you don’t have the SAT or ACT, you can take the ACCUPLACER placement test at the 2 year college for placement.

ACCUPLACER EXAM Computer-Adaptive College Placement Test (students do not have to take ACT or SAT if attending a 2 year or technical college) o College placement test used to gain admission at 2 -year or technical schools o This exam is scheduled through the individual colleges o Evaluates skill levels in Reading, Writing Skills, Writing Essay, Math, and English as a Second Language o Helps place students in appropriate courses (college level or remedial level courses)

What are Four-year Colleges looking for? � 4 math units, including a course beyond Advanced Algebra such as Pre-Calculus or Advanced Mathematical Decision Making, though more selective colleges will be looking for higher math (UGA, Georgia Tech) � At least two years of the same World Language � GPA Requirements- See individual school � SAT / ACT Minimums- See individual school � California, South Carolina, Louisiana , Ole Miss and Tennessee schools – one unit Fine Arts

What are selective four-year colleges looking for? � Stronger GPA (average 3. 8 for UGA & Tech) and test scores (Mid 50% Composite = 1220 -1360 for UGA, 1475 for Tech) � Rigor of courses taken (average 5 -6 AP, mostly honors) � At least two or more years of same World Language, Math through at least Pre-Calculus or Accelerated Math III � How did you get involved in your community? � Did you get involved in high school, and did you demonstrate leadership in any of these activities? � Essays to show writing skill & character of applicant � Letters of Recommendations from counselor & teachers

College GPA Calculations � Student should contact the college to find how it calculates GPA for their admissions � Most colleges only consider academic courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language) � Some colleges may give more or less additional quality points than Kell for Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment college courses � For example, UGA & Georgia Tech weight only AP classes with a. 5; other GA colleges usually don’t weight at all; Alabama colleges take GPA as transcript reports; South Carolina weights honors & AP the same

What Now � Step One: Register and Take the SAT, ACT or ACCUPLACER � Step Two: Create a list of at least 6 colleges and research � Step Three: Thoroughly check the college’s admission requirements and deadlines � Step Four: Apply online through college’s admission page � Step Five: Send transcript � Step Six: Send supplemental materials (recommendations, SAT/ACT scores, immunizations, etc. ) � Step Seven: Research and apply to scholarships

Standardized Testing SAT Ø www. collegeboard. com ACT www. actstudent. org Fee Waivers Ø - If your student is on free or reduced lunch, he or she is eligible to receive 2 free SAT and 2 free ACT waivers per school year. - Once your student tests using a SAT waiver, he or she is also able to receive 4 free college application waivers.

Building your College List “Reach Schools” are those where your academic credentials fall below the school’s range for the freshman class o Apply to 1 or 2 “Match Schools” are schools where your academic credentials fall within or perhaps slightly exceed the school’s range for the freshman class o Apply to 2 or 3 “Safety Schools” are schools you will almost certainly get into as your academic credentials are much better than the school’s range for the freshman class o Apply to at least 1

College Search GAFutures. org Big Future (College Board) Career Cruising Academic Common Market

Typical Application Checklist Submit Application Submit Payment Submit Supplemental Materials o Essay o Schedule Interview (if applicable) Request Recommendations Submit Test Scores Request Official Transcript Track Application

Counselor Recommendations Seniors should complete the Senior Biography located on Kell’s Counseling Website under Forms: o http: //kellcounseling. weebly. com/forms. html o Complete the form and email it to your counselor Seniors should allow at least 2 weeks for the counselor to complete their recommendation. Additionally, seniors should provide the Senior Biography Form to teachers and extend the same time courtesy.

Requesting a Transcript Students can request a transcript by completing a transcript request card located in the counseling office. Each official copy is $2. 00. Transcripts that are for in-state schools are sent within the day of the request, electronically. Out of state transcripts are sent by mail.

College Visit LASSO Tuesdays and Thursdays o o o o September 5 th Texas A & M University September 7 th Kennesaw State University September 12 th Georgia State University September 14 th Berry College September 19 th Reinhardt College September 21 st Georgia Highlands October 3 rd University of West Georgia October 5 th Wesleyan College October 19 th Georgia College and State University October 24 th University of Cincinnati October 26 th Perdue University October 31 st Louisiana State University November 2 nd Auburn University o kellcounseling. weebly. com/college- visits. html

Cost of Attendance 2016 -2017 Estimated Cost of Attendance Public vs. Private and In-State vs. Out of State *UGA: $26, 404 *Georgia Tech: $30, 604 *KSU (live on campus): $25, 773 *Converse College (Private): $26, 495 *University of Alabama: $41, 816

Scholarships College Financial Aid Website Kell Counseling Website o http: //kellcounseling. weebly. com/scholarships. html Fastweb. com HOPE/Zell Miller FAFSA Employers- Corporate Scholarships

Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program Be a U. S. citizen or eligible non-citizen resident of Georgia one year prior HOPE Scholarship Qualifications: 3. 0 High School CORE GPA Covers partial tuition for GA colleges To keep, student must maintain a 3. 0 in college Can regain 1 time only Zell Miller Scholarship Qualifications: 3. 7 high school CORE GPA Covers full-tuition for GA public colleges SAT CR + M = 1200 or ACT 26 Composite (one test sitting) To keep full scholarship, student must maintain a 3. 3 in college. Drop to regular HOPE as long as 3. 0 is maintained Can regain 1 time only

HOPE GPA It IS NOT listed on your transcript � It is based on all your CORE course grades only � Honors coursework is NOT weighted � AP courses receive. 5 extra quality points up to 4. 0 � Middle school credit is not included You will get your tentative HOPE GPA in March GAFutures. org

HOPE Rigor Requirements Students who graduate from an eligible high school in Spring 2017 must pass four courses from the following types of courses: o Advanced Math o Advanced Science o Advanced Placement (AP) in core subjects o International Baccalaureate (IB) in core subjects o Core subjects taken at a University System of Georgia (USG) Institution o Advanced World Language GAFutures. org

NCAA Eligibility You should register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (www. NCAAclearinghouse. net) at the end of your junior year. The registration fee is $80. 00. NCAA will ONLY accept online registration. You will need to send an initial and a final transcript to NCAA.

Freshman Class Statistics School # of Applicatio ns Received 24, 486 # of Mid 50% Applicants GPA Admitted 13, 058 3. 88 – 4. 13 1220 – 1360 Georgia Tech Emory University Georgia State GCSU 30, 587 7, 953 4. 0 1330 - 1490 30 – 34 23, 694 5, 172 3. 98 1475 12, 774 7, 333 3. 2 – 3. 7 3, 878 2, 570 3. 4 *average Kennesaw State 9, 471 5, 355 3. 22 *average 970 – 1170 21 – 27 *CR + M 1100 – 23 – 27 1240 *CR + M 990 – 1170 20 – 24 *CR + M UGA Mid 50% SAT Mid 50% ACT 28 – 32 31 – 34

Upcoming Events Event Date and Time Location Senior Meeting October 11 th Cafeteria Financial Aid Night September 7 th 6: 30 pm Kell Auditorium College Goal Georgia – FAFSA Completion Kell Media Center Academic Signing Day October 31 st *Mini Sessions: December and January November 2 nd 9: 00 until 3: 00 May Dollars for Scholars Tuesdays and Thursdays Kell Counseling *Post Secondary Process – Boot Camps College Visits Tuesdays and Thursdays Kell Counseling Apply to College Day *new this school year Kell High School Theater

Congratulations Class of 2018!