Welcome Senior Class 2015

AgendaSenior CalendarAdmissions ProceduresSpecial EventsPost-Secondary AdmissionsRequired TestingPaperwork for GraduationStudent Questions

Graduation Requirements

English 4 units: Must have 9th Lit. and Am. Lit.

Social Studies 3 units: Must have World History, US History, ½ unit of Government and Economics

Science 4 units: Must have Physical Science or Physics; Biology; Chemistry; Environmental or AP

Math 4 units: see chart

Mathematics Diploma Requirements:

Students Who Enter HS in 2012-13 and

beyond

Students Who Enter HS in 2011-2012

Students Who Entered HS in

2010-2011

• Coordinate Algebra•Analytical Geometry•Advanced Algebra + 4th Math

Math I–III + 4th Math

Math I–III + 4th Math OR Math I–III + Math Support I-lll including Graduation Test Preparation

Hall County Grading Scale

Postsecondary Testing Requirements

SAT-offered 7 times a year(measures critical Reading, Math & Writing)

Scores range 200-800 per section

ACT-offered 6 times a year(measures Reading, English, Math & Science)

Scores range 2-36

Compass-offered monthly @ Technical Schools

(measures Reading, Writing & Math)

College Entrance ExamsSAT, ACT or ASSET

SAT-2400: Measures what you know and how well you apply that knowledge. 3 hours 45 minutes/Score range: 200-800 per section/Critical Reading, Math and Writing.

ACT-36:Measures general development & capability to complete college level work. 2 hours 55 minutes w/o writing/Score range:1-36 per section/English, Math, Reading, Science.

ASSET- Technical Schools: A series of short placement test that measures basic reading, numerical, writing plus advanced algebra and geometry/2 hours. (Score depends on program of study)

College Testing & Application Waivers

HOPE Program Summarywww.Gacollege411.org

HOPE InformationGacollege411.org

HOPE Scholarship: Graduate with 3.0 calculated by GSFC. Pays a percentage amount of tuition.

Zell Miller Scholars: Core GPA 3.7 calculated by GSFC and SAT score of 1200 (CR & M) or ACT 26 on a single test administration.

Senior Calendar & Dates Georgia High School Graduation Tests:

September 24th, WritingFebruary 25, 2015 Retest Writing

UGA/Ga. Tech Admissions Program: Tues. August 26th 6pm Lakeview Academy

Probe Fair: Thursday, October 14, 2014 6-8pm @ Gainesville Civic Center

Josten & Senior College Visit Day (GSC & Lanier Tech): Wednesday, October 15th

Apply to College Day: Friday, November 14, 2014

Financial Aid Parent Night— Monday, Jan. 12th 6-7:30pm

EHHS Baccalaureate- May TBA 2015 6:00pm @ Air Line Baptist Church

Graduation- May TBA 2015 at 8pm @ Free Chapel

EHHS College & Technical Admission Procedures

Obtain application via internet or counseling office. Apply on-line Preferred.

Visit-Visit-Visit campuses and college websites & RSVP if required for reservations!! Explore college options.

Have a GAcollege411.org account. Understand admission factors. Consult with your high school counselor Complete application: Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Regular

Admissions Be aware of Application Deadlines! Request transcript and learn about SAT or ACT scores Proof application prior to submission Apply to more than one school!! Eat a meal, see a dorm, visit your areas of interest Formulate 5-10 unique questions to ask college representatives Attend Probe Fair—October 14 Gainesville Civic Center 6-8pm

Steps to a Successful Application

Rigor- Challenging courses (Honors/Advanced Placement) Academic Performance/Grades Test Scores (SAT,ACT, AP): Become familiar with

SAT/ACT question types, format and directions! Avoid Senioritis Meet with Admission Counselors at the college Essay: (Opportunity to shine, one small event not entire resume, sound

sincere) Recommendations- Junior or senior teacher Extracurricular Activities/Interest

Explore College Options

What colleges are right for you? Size and diversity Location Academic programs Campus life—athletics, activities and housing Graduation and retention rates Financial Aid/scholarship opportunities Compare your options

Freshman Index Formula SAT

FI=(HSGPA core x 500) + CR + M

ACTFI=(HSGPA core x 500) +(Composite x

42) + 88

Georgia Apply to College Week

EHHS was selected out of 150 applications to participate.

Friday, November 14, 2014 Seniors will apply to a postsecondary

institution using their www.GAcollege411.org account

Public, private and technical schools Payment options/waivers Volunteers needed

Financial Aid/Scholarships Find out about your HOPE status from

www.Gacollege411.org Complete FAFSA form in January 1. Adhere to college deadlines!! Parent Night: January 12th 6pm Scholarships: counseling office, online,

PSAT, colleges & universities.

Scholarship Scams Do not pay any monies toward

finding scholarships. If you did not apply for it do

not fall for it!! EHHS Counseling Department and

the Financial Office of a post-secondary school can provide all necessary information for free!

Senior Year Highlights Keep copies of all components to

application Establish a line of communication

with each college in which you apply to.

Ask college admission representatives questions about their institution—

Be patient. Processing applications takes time

Key Factors to remember

College opportunities exist for everyone!

Senior Year/Schedule---RIGOR Be aware of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube: (Admissions

are reviewing) EHHS Website Senior Appointments Senior Athletes: NCAA Eligibility Center and NAIA

Schools Postsecondary visitations Final Transcripts

Resources/Websiteswww.GAcollege411.orgwww.collegeboard.comwww.act.orgwww.fastweb.comwww.gsfc.orgwww.collegeanswers.comwww.finaid.orgwww.fafsa.ed.govwww.hallco.org/ehhswww.questbridge.org

Thanks for your attendance!

Leigh CumiskeyGo Vikings!!Class of 2014