Peachtree Ridge High School

Welcomes the Class of 2016

toSENIOR NIGHT

PRHS Counselors

OMs. Nikki Johnson Last names A-Cl

OMrs. Abbey Youngblood Last names Cm-Harr

PRHS Counselors

OMrs. Teresa Wilson Last Names Hars-Lee

OMr. Brent Henderson Last Names Lef-O

PRHS Counselors

OMs. Dolly Glisson Last names P-Sl

OMr. Joseph Pak Last names

Sm-Z

Graduation Requirements

4 units of Language Arts 4 units of Math 3 units of Social Studies

World History, US History, Political Systems/Economics 4 units of Science

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, student chooses 4th 3 units of fine arts, business electives or foreign

language* 4 general elective units .5 unit of Intro. to Lifetime Fitness .5 unit of Health

*2 units of the same language is required for admission to most

4-yr colleges

High School Testing Requirements

Gateway (Science & Social Studies)

Required for diploma in GCPS

What Seniors need to know and do before graduation…

Complete Senior Application for Graduation with your counselor Copy will be mailed home to parents in November

Complete a College Recommendation Profile sheet for your counselor May not be necessary depending on your

college(s) of choice but is also used for scholarship recommendations

Be sure your Social Security # is on file in the Counseling office; this is how the state determines your HOPE Scholarship eligibility Failure to submit this info will delay HOPE

processing

Post Secondary Opportunities

4 Year College or UniversityBachelor’s degreeUGA, Georgia State

2 year CollegeAssociate degreeEast Georgia College, Georgia Perimeter

Technical CollegeAssociate degreeDiploma programsCertificateGwinnett Tech, Columbus Tech

Post Secondary, continued

United States Armed Forces Air Force Army Coast Guard Marines Navy Service Academies

West Point, Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Citadel

Workforce Full time job Apprenticeships Specialized Training

PRHS Graduates' Post Secondary Plans

Class of 2015 Stats

80%

10%

3%

7%

Four Year

Two year

Military

Work force

To choose the wrong college, place

all of your emphasis on:• The school with the “best”

athletics• Where your mom and dad

attended college• Where your friends are applying• The school with the most parties• The school with the cutest

guys/girls

Choosing a College

To choose the best fit FOR YOU, consider:

OAdmission Requirements: GPA, SAT, rigor of curriculum, etc.

OCost: Tuition, Room & Board, Personal

Spending

OSize Enrollment, Class Size, Campus Size

OLocation: Setting, Distance from Home

OAcademics: Majors, Programs, Services

Choosing a College, Continued

Preparing for College Compare Collegesgacollege411.org princetonreview.com

bigfuture.collegeboard.org

Attend PRHS College Fair-immediately after presentation50 + representatives from all over the nation

Probe College Fair: Wednesday, September 2nd Gwinnett Center- 6:00-8:30pm100+ representatives from all over the nationPre-Register at gotocollegefairs.com

Visit colleges of interest

Attend college visits at PRHS

Virtual Campus Tourswww.ecampustours.comwww.collegeweeklive.com

Narrow list of schools to 3-5

College Entrance Exams

SAT

ACT*A score from either the SAT or ACT is commonly required by 4 year

colleges

SAT II Subject tests Required by some colleges and majors

COMPASS College placement exam most commonly used by 2 year colleges

ASVAB Military entrance exam

AP ExamsOptional; could potentially earn college credit

2015-16 Test Dates https://collegeboard.org

PRHS School CODE: 112866

SAT

TEST DATE REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE

LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE

October 3rd September 3rd September 22nd

November 7th October 9th October 27th

December 5th November 5th November 23rd

January 23, 2016

December 28, 2015

January 12, 2016

REDESIGNED EXAM BEGINSMarch 5th February 5th February 23rd

May 7th April 8th April 26th

June 4th May 5th May 25th

2015-2016 test dates https://www.actstudent.org

PRHS School CODE: 112866

ACT

College Admissions Process

Electronic application preferred by most colleges Georgia colleges-create an account at

www.gacollege411.org ADHERE TO DEADLINES

Submit most recent transcript Online via gacollege411- free (in-state colleges only) Paper copy from counseling- $5 per copy. 24-48 hr

processing time; student must pick up and mail to college

Non-gacollege411 electronic transcripts are a one time fee of $5

Final transcripts are not sent electroncially

Be sure you have completed everything on the admissions checklist Incomplete applications are not viewed by colleges Application fees/fee waivers MUST be submitted

Only submit those items that the college is requesting

www.gacollege411.org

www.gacollege411.org

The Common App

Common Names Used During Admissions Process

O Early Decision (ED) Students who apply under early decision make a commitment to enroll at the college if

admitted and offered a satisfactory financial aid package (binding). Application deadlines are usually in October or November with a mid-to-late-December notification date.

O Early Action (EA) (also referred to as Priority Application) EA is a nonbinding program in which a student can receive an early admission decision from

several colleges, but is not required to accept an admission offer before May 1. Application deadlines are usually in October or November with a mid-to-late-December notification date.

O Regular Admission (Regular Application or Regular Decision) Regular Application students have additional months of time to complete and submit their

applications and they have no restrictions on the number schools they can apply to.

O Rolling Admission Colleges with this type of admission procedure consider each student's application as soon

as all the required credentials have been received (e.g., high school record, test scores). The college usually notifies applicants of its decision within two weeks.

O Deferred Admission Students applying under the early application process are “deferred” from being an early

applicant and are “pushed” back to be part of the regular admission pool of applicants.

O Open Admission This refers to a policy in which colleges accept any high school graduate, regardless of

grades, until all spaces are filled. Many technical colleges have an open admission policy.

Letters of Recommendation

O Submit Counselor Recommendation Form to your counselor with all necessary college forms if required. Available on counseling webpage and in the counseling office. Not every college requires a letter of recommendationSubmit any college information form needing your counselor to complete

O Letters of recommendations have a firm 2 week turn around, so please PLAN AHEAD!There are nearly 800 seniors at PRHS; 90% are college bound

HOPE Scholarship Opportunities

The Zell Miller Scholarship 3.7 Academic GPA with 1200 combined M/CR SAT or 26 ACT in a single

national test administration Meet 3 credit rigor requirement Covers full tuition at in-state public schools Must maintain a 3.3 GPA once enrolled in college

HOPE Scholarship www.gacollege411.org

3.0 Academic GPA Must meet 3 credit rigor requirement Covers roughly 90% tuition at in-state public schools Must maintain a 3.0 GPA once enrolled in college

HOPE Grant No specific high school GPA required Available for certain technical programs Must maintain a 2.0 GPA once enrolled in technical college

Final HOPE GPA calculations are done by the GSFC.More information on the HOPE Program is available at

GAcollege411.orgWE MUST HAVE SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS ON FILE

*requirements are subject to change

HOPE Scholarship Rigor Requirement

O Class of 2016:

OMust have 3 courses possessing academic rigor prior to graduation

OCourses include:O Chemistry & PhysicsO Pre-Calculus, Calculus or AP CalculusO Level 2 or higher in Spanish, French,

Chinese, German or Latin

O Don’t worry…….

***Students are required to take/pass these courses in order

to earn a GCPS diploma ***

Financial AidO PRHS Financial Aid Night:

Wednesday, December 3, 20156:30 p.m. PRHS Theater

O Free Application for Federal Student Aide (FAFSA)The FAFSA is the application most colleges use to determine eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational loans, and work-study programsFAFSA window opens January of each yearMust be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident to apply

O Zell/HOPE Scholarship (GAcollege411.org)Have SSN on file at local schoolComplete FAFSA or GSFAPPS

O College & University Scholarships

O Counseling Office Scholarship Listing

Information Updates Ridge Rundown

PRIDE

PRHS website – www.peachtreeridge.orgCounseling page

Ask a Counselor table during lunch on Tuesdays

PRHS Friday e-newsletter

*Graduation dates are typically announced at the School Board meeting in March*

QUESTIONS?