1 Creekside High School Class of 2017
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4 What To Do Your Senior YearResearch colleges – online, college visits, etc. Online Search Websites: Narrow down your list of schools you want to apply to You should have taken at least one SAT or ACT test Begin working on your college & scholarship applications Attend as many college fairs as possible
5 What are colleges looking for?Grade Point Average (GPA) Rigor of Courses Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT) Other factors colleges consider: Class rank Extracurricular activities Leadership roles College application essays Letters of Recommendations
6 Numeric Average Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding up all grades in classes and dividing by the total number of classes taken 100 point scale i.e out of 100 All grades included in this calculation –failed grades, summer grades, online grades… Fulton County adds 7 points to the final passing grade for each Honors, AP, and college course taken; shown on transcript To calculate your GPA, assign a 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, or 0.0 for each academic course. Add them together and then divide by the total number of academic courses (estimated GPA)
7 Grade Point Average (GPA)Contact individual colleges to find out how they calculate GPA. Most use this scale for academic/core courses: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, F = 0.0 Most only consider academic courses (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language) Some colleges may give additional points for Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and College courses Some colleges may take off the additional 7 points added for Honors, AP, and College courses. If so, remove the 7 points before assigning the points.
8 College Admissions Tests Fee waivers available for Free/Reduced lunch students ONLY! (Total of 2 SAT & 2 ACT ) SAT ACT Measures aptitude Score Range: 400 – 1600 Current Version: Penalty for wrong answers New Version (Jan. 2016): No penalty for wrong answers Subjects: Reading (Reading passages and sentence completions) Writing (Short essay and multiple-choice questions, grammar/usage) and Math (Arithmetic operations, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability) Measures achievement Score Range: No penalty for wrong answers Subjects: English (Usage/Mechanics, Rhetorical Skills) Math (Math skills acquired up to12th grade) Reading (Comprehension) Science (Interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences) Writing (Essay) Creekside CEEB Code:
9 2016 -2017 SAT/ACT Testing DatesCreekside Creekside October 1, 2016 November 5, 2016 December 3, 2016 January 21, 2017 March 11, 2017 May 6, 2017 June 3, 2017 Test Center: September 10, 2016 October 22, 2016 December 10, 2016 February 11, 2017 April 8, 2017 June 10, 2017 Test Center: ON TEST DAY, STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE ON TIME, AND THEY MUST PRESENT PHOTO ID AND A REGISTRATION TICKET WITH AN UPLOADED PHOTO ON THE TICKET.
10 How to Request TranscriptsWhat Types of Transcripts Can I Request? Paper or Electronic Paper transcripts are available in the Guidance Office. See Mrs. Smith, our Guidance Clerk. Electronic transcripts are also available through parchment at Academic Organizations Colleges, NCAA NCAA transcript requests – notify Mr. Kellam in the Guidance Office upon completion of NCAA transcript request. Other Organizations/Other Individuals Military institutions, specific individuals at a college (ex. Honors program), employers, scholarships, sorority/fraternity applications Yourself (unofficial) Students/parents also have access to unofficial transcripts via Home Access and Student Access Centers. This is the fastest way to access your unofficial transcript when self- reporting courses/grades to colleges. Get connected to Home Access by ing our Parent Liaison, Mrs. Jennifer Jones, at
11 HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship ProgramsStudents receive financial assistance covering tuition and approved mandatory fees at eligible public and private colleges and universities and public technical colleges in Georgia. Types of Scholarships: HOPE Zell Miller HOPE Grant Zell Miller Grant Qualifications: Must meet U.S. citizenship requirements Be a legal resident of Georgia Be a graduate of an eligible high school Meet enrollment requirements
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13 College Planning & Scholarship websites:Hope Rigor Courses AP Language/Composition AP Literature Algebra II/Honors/ACCL Pre-Calculus/Honors/ACCL AP Calculus AB Adv Math Decision Making ACCL Geometry AP Computer Science AP Psychology AP Biology Human Anatomy Chemistry/Honors/AP Physics AP Human Geography AP World History AP US History French II/Honors French III/Honors AP French Spanish II/Honors Spanish III/Honors AP Spanish Chinese II Chinese III MOWR Courses All Core Courses: Eng., Math, Science, & Social Studies College Planning & Scholarship websites: College-Planning-Tips-from-The-Princeton-Review.pdf College-Fair-Checklist.pdf SAT vs ACT.pdf Scholarships https://ebinet.sbc.com/oxygen/oxy/scholarship/index.html https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search https://mycollegedollars.hyfnrrsx1.com Athletes: NCAA Eligibility Brochure.pdf Military: ASVAB FAQs.pdf chsajrotc.com
14 College Application ProcessCollect and Review Application Details Look for checklists for each school – test requirements, course requirements, etc. Pay attention to application DEADLINES Complete and submit Senior Brag Sheet to counselor and/or teacher(s) for recommendations Request OFFICIAL transcripts via Ask for Letters of Recommendations. Give counselors 2 weeks notice before the letter is needed. Write essays and have them proofread Submit Applications Frequently check the status of your application/s through your college account. Apply online for financial aid with Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning October 1st. Our 1st FASFA Night is Wed., Sept. 21, 2016 from 6 – 8 p.m. Continue to work hard and make good grades!
15 College Bound Board What’s Your Next Step?When you receive your acceptance or scholarship award letter to a any College/University or Military, please turn it in to Guidance as soon as possible. Your picture will be on our College Bound Board outside of Guidance. We look forward to seeing your face!
16 Upcoming Events Sept. 15 1st ASVAB Test @ CHS (Sign up with JROTC)Sept College Fair – J. Charley Griswell Senior Center, Jonesboro, GA Sept Parent/Student Info. Night & FAFSA Info. for Seniors Oct Tuskegee Univ. Fall Open House Bus Tour Oct No School – Full Release Day Oct National Hispanic College Fair Field Trip (Hispanic & Latino Students ONLY) Oct SAT During The Creekside HS Oct Honors Night Program Nov. 9 – GA Apply to College Week Nov Seniors ONLY College Fair (Gymnasium) *Sign up for College Fairs, Trips, and Private Visits in the Guidance Office with Mrs. Smith*
17 Guidance Department CHS Counselor Student Caseload Email Phone Ext.Ms. Daughtry A - Di 44139 Mrs. Dixon Do - Ha 44142 Ms. Jones He - Mc 44134 Mr. Fludd Me - Sh 44145 Mr. Kellam Si - Z 44101 Mrs. Jackson Instr. Support Teacher 44116 Mr. Davis & Mrs. Calloway School Social Worker 44140 Mrs. Smith Guidance Secretary 44109 Mrs. Scott Registrar 44149
18 No Opportunities Wasted!GRADUATION IS OUR GOAL Operation N.O.W No Opportunities Wasted!