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Harrison High School Class of 2017Senior Year and What's Next
Dawn MannTaylor DamicoJason EvansKatie HoptroffSonia WilcoxGillian MoodyKaren HantenDawn MannA-DaTaylor DamicoDb- KaA-DaDb-KaKb-RaRb-ZLead CounselorFreshmanCounseling ClerkJason EvansKb-RaKatie HoptroffRb-ZSonia WilcoxLead CounselorGillian Moody Karen Hanten9th gradeClerk
Why Gafutures.org?Are you on track to Graduate?What are my post-graduation options?Am I competitive in my college choices?What are the steps in the College App process?What are HOPE Scholarship Requirements?How do I find Financial Aid/Scholarships?What if I am going to college to play a sport?
www.GAfutures.org View your HOPE GPAAPPLY to Georgia collegesSend TRANSCRIPTS to Georgia collegesCOMPLETE FAFSA and apply for HOPE
4 units of English, including 9th Grade Lit/Comp and American Lit/Comp4 units of Math – check individual colleges for admission requirements4 units of Science, including Biology, Physics or Physical Science, Chemistry orEarth Systems or Environmental Science, 4th science3 units of Social Studies, including U.S. History, World History, Economics,U.S. Government½ unit of Health½ unit of Personal Fitness3 units CTAE and/or World Language and/or Fine Arts4 units electives23 Total units required for
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Military Take the ASVAB (Armed Forces Vocational AptitudeBattery) Discuss with parent or guardian Talk to a recruiter Visit to MEPS with recruiter to complete a physical,select MOS, and join the branch of choice Request final transcript
Workforce Create a resume Look for job openings, internships or apprentice programs Inquire about possible entry skills test Complete and submit applications Practice for interviews* Research employers Develop 3 questions Interview* Know what to wear* Arrive early Bring resume Send a thank you letter after the interview
How do my GPA and SAT scores compare to USG schools?(www.usg.edu/research/college readiness)InstitutionInstitutionTypeAbraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeStateCollegeAlbany State UniversityAlbany State UniversityStateArmstrongArmstrong AtlanticAtlantic StateState UniversityUniversityStateAtlantaAtlanta MetropolitanMetropolitan StateState CollegeCollegeStateBainbridgeBainbridge CollegeCollegeStateClayton State UniversityClaytonStateUniversityStateCollege of Coastal GeorgiaPAGE #4In PacketFall 2014Type AverageGPAState CollegeCollegeState UniversitiesUniversitiesState UniversitiesUniversitiesState CollegeCollegeState CollegeCollegeState UniversitiesUniversitiesState ollege of UniversityDalton State CollegeDarton State CollegeState UniversitiesState CollegeState CollegeState UniversitiesState CollegeState College3.053.093.21Darton State CollegeEast Georgia State CollegeState CollegeState College2.79FortStateUniversityEast ValleyGeorgiaStateCollegeGeorgiaCollegeState UniversityFort ValleyState &UniversityCollege &CollegeState UniversityGeorgia GwinnettGwinnett CollegeGeorgia HighlandsCollegeHighlandsGeorgia InstituteofCollegeTechnologyGeorgia PerimeterInstitute ofCollegeTechnologyGeorgiaGeorgiaCollegeGeorgia PerimeterRegents UniversityGeorgia Regents UniversityGeorgia Southern UniversityGeorgia Southern UniversityState UniversitiesState College2.82State UniversitiesState Universities2.84State Universities3.49State CollegeState College2.79State CollegeState CollegeResearch University 2.89ResearchStateUniversity3.78CollegeState CollegeResearch University 2.73Research University3.26Comprehensive UniversityComprehensive3.27UniversityGeorgiaState UniversitiesGeorgia SouthwesternSouthwestern StateState UniversityState Universities3.25UniversityGeorgia State UniversityResearch UniversityGeorgia State UniversityResearch University3.41Gordon State CollegeState CollegeGordon State CollegeState College2.88Kennesaw State UniversityComprehensive UniversityComprehensiveKennesaw State University3.24UniversityMiddle Georgia State CollegeState CollegeMiddle Georgia State CollegeState College2.97Savannah State UniversityState UniversitiesSavannah State UniversityState Universities2.77South Georgia State CollegeState CollegeSouth Georgia State CollegeState College2.93UniversityUniversity 3.77University ofof State UniversitiesUniversity ofof NorthNorth GeorgiaGeorgiaState Universities3.25Fall 2015 Average SATFallFall 20152014 Average SATAverageV MVMV MGPA 911013 3.24 518 1004 4962.60 scores used.*COMPASS scores used.*COMPASS2.82 scores used.*COMPASS scores used.*COMPASS3.05949484465943 3.00 476942 466480462978 458495483927 3.13 469912 498463449986 3.17 4899224674542.80COMPASS or SAT/ACT scores used.*COMPASS or SAT/ACT scores2.83 used.*COMPASS scores used.*2.89 scores874430417COMPASSused.*585579874 3.50 445 1164 4301158 2.78 584575COMPASSscores used.*COMPASS2.92 scores used.*COMPASS scores used.*COMPASSused.*3.81 scores14086827261403 2.72 679724COMPASSscores used.*COMPASSused.*3.26 504414624689302.758504294208474284192.90COMPASS scores used.*COMPASS scores used.*6196261257 3.83 628 1244 629PAGE 4 in Packet1016 3.24 5121012 505509503UniversityUniversity ofof WestWest GeorgiaGeorgiaComprehensiveComprehensive University3.15University959 3.17 485956 474486470Valdosta State UniversityComprehensiveComprehensive University3.17University996 3.20 5041002 491509493
APPLICATION:* 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 all fees College Admission TestsIf your plan is to attend a 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY2-YEAR orTECHNICAL COLLEGETake the.ACT and/or SATPractice at ACT: www.ACT.orgSAT:www.collegeboard.comASSET or COMPASS*http://www.compass-test-practice.com/ASSET or COMPASS tests are given on the college’s campus.
Test Scores YOU send to your potentialcolleges. Only OFFICIAL scores from CollegeBoard or ACT will be accepted by the colleges.Transcripts you must send or request.In-State: www.GAfutures.orgOut of State:Transcript requests are made through thecounseling office and cost 2.00 each.
Letters of RecommendationDoes your school require a recommendation form or letter?(NOTE: Don’t wait to request a recommendation!YesRequest it while you are completing your application!)NoGive Teachers and Counselors 2 weeks to complete !!!Complete the “Recommendation Letter Packet”Request your transcript only!Pick up packet in the Counseling office
EGrantZellMillerScholarshipHOPE rsCovers100%tuition(notCoversCoversa rofcreditincluding books or fees) at aany Georgia public 2-yearbased on the number of na atechnicaltechnicalFundinglumpsumis provided(not includingor fees). certificatelumpsumis programatat anincludingbooksbooksor fees).privateschoolsin schoolsin Georgia.)HOPE RigorEarn three credits in courses Earn three credits in coursesEarn four credits in coursesEarn four credits in coursesNONEHOPE RigorRequirementconsidered to be rigorous.considered to be rigorous.RequirementMust have a 3.7 HOPE GPA*Student must graduate with aGPANONEhave a 3.7Studentmustofgraduatewith aGPARequirement Must(calculatedbyHOPEGSFC)GPA*HOPE GPA*3.0NONE(calculated by GSFC)HOPE GPA* of 3.0Requirement(1) scored at least a(1) 1200(Readingscored at least&aMath)1200 onon aasingleadministrationof thesingleadministrationof theTest Score SAT;SAT;NONENONETest ScoreRequirementNONENONEORORRequirement(2) (2)scoreda 26on ona singlescoreda 26a singleadministrationoftheACT;administration of theACT;ORMust have high school diploma orORMust have high school diploma orOther(3) was named ValedictorianGED. Must be a Georgia residentNONEOther(3)wasnamedValedictorianorGED. Must be a Georgia resident forRequirementNONEor Salutatorian.for at least 12 months.RequirementSalutatorian.at least 12 months. HOPE GPA based on all classes taken in the following core subject areas: English, math, HOPEGPA basedall classesin the following core subject areas: English, math, science,science,social es,worldlanguagesAdditional Check www.gsfc.org for more informationInformation foronmoreinformationInformation CheckViewwww.gsfc.orgyour HOPE GPAwww.GACollege411.org.Click “Your HOPE GPA” (on the right side ViewyourHOPEGPAonwww.GAfutures.org.of webpage)***
Complete the FAFSA and apply for HOPE after October 1. (Go to “Financial AidPlanning” on Gafutures.org, and choose “Applications.”)Grants andGrants andScholarshipsScholarshipsSources: Government,College,Private (Business,Organizations)Research and apply forscholarships (GA(GACollege411Futures or orwww.fastweb.com) beginning eerCenterCenterScholarshipScholarshipbulletin board at www.harrisonhigh.orgMoney must be paid backwithinterestMoneymust be paid backwith interestEach loan has a different set oftermsandhasconditions.Each loana different set ofterms and conditions.Pay attention to: Pay attentionhow muchto: you’ll need to take out for college howyour monthlywillcollegebehow muchmuch you’llneed to paymentstake out for howmuchyou’llhavetopayoninterestwhilehow much your monthly payments will beyou arein school howmuchyou’ll have to pay on interest whileLoansLoansFederalFederal WorkWorkStudyStudyyou are in schoolStudent has job on campusStudent has job on campusMoney earned helps to pay forMoney earned helps to pay forschoolschool
For NCAA information, go towww.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 thedropdown menu for the “About the NAIA” tab, choose“Play Sports in College.” Look under the “Quick Links”section.Talk to your coach or the Athletic Director, MattMoody
@hoyacounselors
Why GAFutures?Are you on track to Graduate?What are my post-graduation options?Am I competitive in my college choices?What are the steps in the College App process?What are HOPE Scholarship Requirements?How do I find Financial Aid/Scholarships?What if I am going to college to play a sport?
Darton State College State College 2.79 COMPASS or SAT/ACT scores used.* East Georgia State College State College 2.82 COMPASS scores used.* Fort Valley State University State Universities 2.84 874 445 430 Georgia College & State University State Universities 3.49 1158 584 575 Georgia Gwinnett College State College 2.79 COMPASS scores used.*
