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South Forsyth High School

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Junior Status Workshops

Class of 2019

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Connect to Achieve; Lead to Inspire

Who is my counselor?

Edward Fernandez, Head Counselor Dual Enrollment

• ext. 100444

efernandez@forsyth.k12.ga.us Lindsay Burnell, Counselor last names A - CH

• ext. 100628

lburnell@forsyth.k12.ga.us Aaron Pileggi, Counselor last names CI - G

• ext. 100625

apileggi@forsyth.k12.ga.us Corinna Spurlock, Counselor last names H - LE

• ext. 100626

cspurlock@forsyth.k12.ga.us Stacye Fickle, Counselor last names LI - PAR

• ext. 100622

sfickle@forsyth.k12.ga.us Michele Vargas, Counselor last names PAS - SL

• ext. 100630

mvargas@forsyth.k12.ga.us Shari Frankel, Counselor last names SM - Z

• ext. 100624

sfrankel@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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What’s in my folder?

• Transcript
• Advisement Worksheet
• HOPE GPA Detailed Report

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Agenda:

• Large group presentation
• Transcript Review
• HOPE/Zell Miller
• Admissions Testing
• College Search & Admissions
• Counseling Website
• Small Group Q&A

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Transcript Review

• Where can I find my GPA/Class

Rank?

• Credit Check
• What have I taken? What do I need to

take senior year?

• Graduation requirements
• Senior Options
• Ie2, Work Based Learning, Honors

Mentorship, Minimum 4 classes/5 if athlete

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HOPE/Zell Miller

• Detailed HOPE Report & Brochure
• Top right hand corner is HOPE GPA
• HOPE Scholarship: Minimum 3.0 HOPE GPA & 4 rigor

requirements

• Zell Miller Scholarship: Minimum 3.7 Zell Miller GPA;

Minimum combined score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of the SAT or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT (single national administration of either test) and meet 4 rigor requirements

• How is it computed? Core classes only including foreign

language, .5 quality point for AP/IB/DE courses, never goes above a 4.0

• How do I apply? https://fafsa.ed.gov/

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Admissions Testing

• When should I take them?
• Direct registration links and tutoring resources

are available on our website.

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SAT Dates

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ACT Dates

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ACCUPLACER/ASVAB

• ACCUPLACER
• Admissions exam by selective 2-year schools. Given on

individual campuses.

• ASVAB
• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. The ASVAB is

a timed multi-aptitude test, which is given at over 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) nationwide and is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense.

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Career Cruising

• Log onto careercruising.com.
• Username: FC-student number
• Password: itsLearning password with no !
• Fc-12345 Password: Cs12345
• Click on the “Education” tab at the top.
• Search for and save at least 3 colleges.
• The school selector tab allows you to filter colleges by size,

admission difficulty, location, etc.

• Search by state or type in a college of your choice.
• Search by major.
• To save a college, click on the college, and click “Save to My Plan”

in the top right hand corner.

• Explore each college.
• Left hand tab shows admissions statistics, athletics, majors, etc.

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Match-Reach-Safety Schools

• Match Schools: A match school is one in which your transcript mirrors that of the average
• freshman. Therefore, your GPA, SAT/ACT scores and coursework (college prep, honors, etc.)

are all on par with those undergrads typically admitted. While this will not guarantee an acceptance (especially considering that extracurricular activities, essays, etc. will come into play), you can apply with confidence and the understanding that you have a great shot.

• Reach Schools: Unlike a match, reach schools are colleges where your academic qualifications

are below the average accepted student. When considering a reach school, it’s still important to be realistic. It’s quite unlikely you would gain entry to an Ivy League university with a 1.5

• GPA. However, even if your SATs might be 100 points lower than average or you have a 3.4

GPA instead of a 3.8, if you really like the school, throw your hat into the ring. You never know what will happen. It could be a long shot but an admissions officer might just see your potential.

• Safety Schools: As you’ve probably deduced by now, a safety school is one in which your

academic credentials exceed those of the average accepted student. Consequently, there is a high probability that you will be admitted (though it’s important to recognize that nothing is certain).

https://www.mycollegeoptions.org/Core/SiteContent/Students/Advice/College-Resource-Center/College-Se arch---Selection/College-Selection/Reach,-Match-Safety-Schools.aspx

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Freshman Profile

• What is it?
• Each college will provide you with

their middle 50% admissions statistics- GPA, Test Scores, Etc.

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UGA Freshman Profile

• GPA (Mid 50% Core):

3.88-4.13

• AP/IB Courses (Mid 50%):

6-10

• SAT (Mid 50% CR+M)

1220-1360

• ACT (Mid 50%): 28-32

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Ga Tech Freshman Profile

• GPA: A
• AP/IB: 7-13
• SAT: 1330-1490 (CR & M)
• ACT: 30-34
• Minimum AP Calculus AB

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Ga State Freshman Profile

• Core GPA: 3.2-3.7
• SAT (CR & M): 950-1160
• ACT: 20-25

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It’s Okay to Transfer

• If you apply to a reach school, and

are denied, you can always apply to transfer.

• Your college diploma will reflect the

LAST school that you attend.

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Early Action or Regular Decison?

Early Action focus is on the

• numbers. EA deadlines start in
• October. Early decision is a

binding contract. Regular decision is typically more

• holistic. Regular decision deadlines

start Jan. 1st.

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College Visits

• 4 per year
• Junior & Senior year is excused
• Form can be found on our website
• r in the counseling suite.
• Things to consider: size, location,

programs, honors college, financial aid, student life

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Counseling Website

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Small Group Breakout Q&A

• Group Numbers are located on your

folder

• Find numbers on table

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Survey

Junior Status Workshop Student/Parent Survey South Forsyth High School https://goo.gl/forms/cJ6e0Q1q4juj5NT82