welcome class of 2021 senior parent meeting
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WELCOME
CLASS OF 2021
SENIOR PARENT MEETING
WE’LL BEGIN OUR
PRESENTATION IN JUST A
FEW MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
NAVIANCEREQUESTING
TRANSCRIPTS,
SAT/ACT &
COLLEGE VISITS
HOPE
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIPS &
FINANIAL AID
MILITARY & WORKFORCE
COLLEGE
CLASS OF 2021 – SENIOR PARENT MEETING
Ms. Joubert – [email protected]
Graduation Coach
Ms. Alexander-Lynch –
[email protected] – T - Z
Ms. Bakies – [email protected] – Counseling Clerk
Ms. Voyles – [email protected] – Records Clerk
Ms. Fawzi – [email protected] - N
Ms. Vaughn – [email protected] - C
Ms. Royer – [email protected] - I
Mr. Hurns – [email protected] - S
➢Academic Advisor
➢Career Planner
➢Social Emotional Counselor
McEachern School Counselors
Support Students In 3 Ways
MHS School Counseling
Office Staff
MHS Counselor Connections Newsletter - https://www.smore.com/v0g9c
Ms. Regina Montgomery – Principal
Administrators Support Students by Last Names
Mr. Austin Smith ~ A – B
Mr. James Lockhart ~ C – F
Mr. Daniel Torrenti ~ G – J
Ms. Myra Camese ~ K – M
Ms. Brenda Rich ~ N – R
Ms. Krystal Wattley ~ S
Dr. Zac Wilson ~ T – Z
MHS Administrators
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For Parents of Students
With the Last Name
A - L @9afecg
For Parents of Students
With the Last Name
M - Z @fkca43
Senior Parent Remind
P o s t - S e c o n d a r y O p t i o n s - C o l l e g e
COLLEGE
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Factors For College Admission• Rigor of Classes
• Grades & GPA
• Test Scores
• Extracurricular Activities
• Essays
• Letters of Recommendation
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P o s t - S e c o n d a r y O p t i o n s - C o l l e g e
Building a College List
“Dream Schools” – Schools where student’s
academic credentials fall below the school’s
range for the freshman class.
University of Georgia
Dream Schools
Apply to 1 or 2
“Target Schools” - Schools where student’s
academic credentials fall within or perhaps
slightly exceed the school’s range for the
freshman class. Georgia State University
TARGET SCHOOLS
Apply to 2 or 3
“Safety schools”-Schools students almost definitely
are admitted because their academic credentials are
much better than their freshman class.
Kennesaw State University/Chattahoochee Tech
SAFETY SCHOOLS
Apply to at least 1
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P o s t - S e c o n d a r y O p t i o n s - C o l l e g e
Points to Consider
• Check Admissions Requirements
• Verify Admissions Application Dates
• Most Colleges Only Consider Core
Classes When Calculating GPAs
• Weighted and Unweighted GPAs Reported
on the Transcript
• Class Rank is no Longer Reported
2-Year Colleges
• Require a 2.0 GPA
• Most Require 2 World Languages
Technical Colleges
• Determine if the SAT/ACT is Required
• Students may take the Accuplacer Exam
Instead of the SAT/ACT
• Contact Each College and Verify Requirements
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P o s t - S e c o n d a r y O p t i o n s - C o l l e g e
2-Year Colleges & Technical Colleges
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P o s t - S e c o n d a r y O p t i o n s - C o l l e g e
Impacts of COVID-19 on College Admissions• Standardized Testing
• Additional Test Dates Added
• Test Optional – What does this mean for you?
• College Visits
• Check College Websites and MHS Counseling Page for
Virtual Opportunities
• College Deadlines and Requirements
• Colleges Constantly Adjusting Deadlines &
Requirements
• Check College Website for Current Information
MILITARY
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P o s t - S e c o n d a r y O p t i o n s - M i l i t a r y
Military/Armed Forces Options
• High School Diploma is Required
• Take the ASVAB
• Make Contact With the Branch Recruiter
• Request Final Transcript in May
• Benefits
• Financial
• Medical
• Educational
• Travel
• Career Training
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• Build a Resume
• Strengthen Interview Skills
• Find a Mentor
• Continuing Education – Certificate or
Diploma
• HOPE Career Grant
• Students interested in entering a field
where there are plenty of job openings
can choose to enroll in 1 of 20
programs of study with FREE TUITION
available!
P o s t - S e c o n d a r y O p t i o n s - W o r k f o r c e
Workforce Options
NAVIANCE
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N AV I A N C E
• If students are on a CCSD computer, they are
automatically logged into Naviance.
• Students can access Naviance from the CCSD homepage
and the McEachern website (Find It Fast).
(www.mceachernhigh.org)
• To log into Naviance from home, students will use the
following:
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N A V I A N C E
User Name: Password:
Microsoft 365
User Name
Microsoft 365
Password
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N AV I A N C E
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T h i n g s S t u d e n t s C a n D o I n N AV I A N C E
College and Career Planning
Resume Building
Communicate with their Counselor
Request Transcripts
Scholarship Searches
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Te a c h e r & C o u n s e l o r R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s
• Allow at least 3-4 weeks for teachers or counselors to complete their recommendation portion of student applications.
• Students “invite” their teachers to upload and send letters of recommendation in Naviance.
• It is the student’s responsibility to research which schools require a letter of recommendation on their website.
• If the college does not ask for a letter of recommendation, they do not use it in the admissions process.
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT ASK THEIR TEACHER OR COUNSELOR FOR A RECOMMENDATION IF THE COLLEGE DOES NOT ASK FOR OR NEED A RECOMMENDATION.
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Requesting Transcripts
1. Students request official high school transcripts through
Naviance.
2. Students MUST pay for their transcript before it can be sent
to a college, scholarship, NCAA or NAIA.
a) Pay online at MyPaymentsPlus.com or in the Counseling
Office (BT Building)
b) Transcript fee is $2.00 each.
It is the student’s responsibility to complete BOTH
parts of the above process, or transcripts can’t be sent.
Requesting Transcripts – www.mceachernhigh.org
SAT & ACT
SAT & ACT
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SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly from the testing agencies websites.
• www.collegeboard.org
• www.actstudent.org
Our School’s CEEB code: 112435
COLLEGE VISITS
Virtual Col lege Vis its
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• Columbus State University – Oct 5
• Clayton State University – Oct 7
• Savannah College of Art & Design – Oct 7
• Piedmont College – Oct 13
• University of West Georgia – Oct 14
• Georgia Gwinnett College – Oct 21
• Kennesaw State University – Oct 21
Upcoming Virtual Tours
H O P E S C H O L A R S H I P P R O G R A M
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• 3.0 GPA in Core Subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies & Foreign Language).
• A part of in-state college tuition will be covered; amount will vary.
• Automatic - No Application Required (Must compete the FAFSA)
• The Class of 2021 is required to have four rigorous courses to be eligible for the HOPE and/or Zell Miller Scholarship.
HOPE Scholarship:
• 3.7 GPA for academic courses, 1200 on SAT (Reading and Math, 1 sitting), or 26 on the ACT (1 sitting).
• All of tuition will be covered. No housing, meals or books included.
• Check www.GAFutures.org for a list of rigorous courses and other eligibility criteria.
• Students check HOPE GPA on WWW.GAFUTURES.ORG
Zell Miller Scholarship:
HOPE Grant
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The HOPE Grant Program isfor students seeking atechnical certificate ordiploma, regardless of thestudent's high school gradepoint average or graduationdate.
The HOPE Grant Award amountwill cover a portion of astudent’s tuition
Full-time enrollment is notrequired.
Students are required tohave a post-secondarycumulative 2.0 GPA inorder to maintain eligibility.
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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
FINANCIAL AID &
SCHOLARSHIPS
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▪ Types of Financial Aid
▪ Scholarships
▪ Grants
▪ Loans
▪ Types of Scholarships:
▪ Merit
▪ Athletic
▪ Organizational
▪ Students can view the Scholarship Resources in
Naviance on the “Colleges” Homepage
▪ Visit College Websites and Online Search Engines.
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WHERE CAN STUDENTS F IND SCHOLARSHIPS?
MHS Scholarship Remind - @mhsvaughn5 (81010)
Financial Aid & Scholarship Display
(BT Bui lding – Outside the Career Center)
MHS Website – www.mceachernhigh.org
(School Counsel ing Tab)
Book of Scholarships – BT Career Center
Websites – Online Scholarship Finders
( fastweb.com, myschol ly.com, scholarships.com)
Businesses, Organizat ions, Soror i t ies, Fraterni t ies,
Clubs & Col leges
THANK YOU
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