Presented by:
Creekview
High School
Student
Services
Copyright, 1996 © Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc.
What are we doing
for your student?
• College Planning Groups through History classes
•ACT/SAT—Which one is best for me?
•How to apply and send transcripts
•Scholarship opportunities
Five subtests given:
 English
 Math
 Reading
 Science Reasoning
 *Writing
*optional, but recommended
Subtest and Composite scores range from 1-36
If taken multiple times, student selects scores to be
sent
Given at Creekview: Feb. 9
(www.actstudent.org to register)
3 Subtests given:
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Critical Reading
Math
Writing
Scores range from 200-800
If taken multiple times, student selects scores to be sent
Given at Creekview: March 9
www.collegeboard.org to register
SAT success requires stronger Reasoning Skills
Recommendation based on:
 Current Math Course
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Course rigor—Honors or AP courses
PSAT percentiles from sophomore year
ACT success requires exposure to College
Prep curriculum
Students planning on attending a 2-Year or Technical
College do not have to take either the ACT or SAT
Required by many highly selective colleges/universities
for admission
Examples include:
• Duke University
• Harvard University
• Georgetown University
Can take up to three subject tests on a test date
Examples include: US History, Calculus, Chemistry,
Physics, Literature
ACT
Contact your child’s caseholder at the
beginning of the year to fill out a request
for accommodations
PSAT/SAT/AP
SSD (Services for Students with Disabilities)
paperwork needs to be filled out during
sophomore-year annual reviews.
All accommodations must be approved and in place
within the classroom/school for a student to be eligible for
national test accommodations.
Courses
 SAT Prep Creekview HS
 The Huntington Exam Prep Center
 PSAT given in grades 9, 10 and 11
Materials
 Workbooks, software, and online programs
 ACT and SAT websites offer test prep
 Georgia College 411 website
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Provide information—Student Services
Website
Help support your family in the college
discussion
Help your family make the application
process manageable
Help create a realistic and comfortable list of
schools
If needed…write a recommendation
Finding a good match
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Junior meetings with counselor
Decide on criteria—size, location, cost, major
Attend college representative visits at Creekview
Campus visits - size, location, major
Probe Fairs
GACollege411 Online college searches/comparisons
Want to start early? Dual Enrollment
Understanding the entrance requirements
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Subject patterns (course rigor)
GPA & Class rank
Test scores*
Applications and essays
Activities
Recommendations
Auditions and Portfolios
*Students must request test scores be sent directly
from ACT & College Board (SAT, AP)
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November
Get information from
Counselors during class
advisement week
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2nd Semester
Start College Visits &
Research
Take the ACT and /or SAT
Work on Grades
Continue research & visits
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February—June
All Year
Summer
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August– September→
Complete Research—List
of schools to which you
plan to apply
September – November → Complete Applications
November – February → Apply for financial aid
and search for
scholarships
March – May →
Final decisions made
May 1→
Notify your school of your
decision and request final
transcript
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Apply to some “stretch” schools…
- schools one would like to attend, but
may not fully meet admissions criteria
Apply to some “within reach” schools…
- schools where GPA, test scores and
activities are very similar to published
guidelines
Apply to some “safety” schools…
- schools that have open admission or where
GPA and Test scores exceed guidelines
Technical Colleges
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For students seeking
certification in a
technical field
Chattahoochee Tech
now open in Canton
Community Colleges
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For students seeking 2
year Associate degree
Credits transfer to 4
year colleges
Local Examples—GA
Perimeter College;
Georgia Highlands
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Year established: 1785
Undergrad enrollment:
26,142 students
Application fee: $60
Tuition, fees, housing,
meals= approx. $20,820
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Year established: 1885
Undergrad enrollment:
14,527 students
Application fee: $65
Tuition, fees, housing,
meals= approx. $22,254
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Applications Received:
18,954
Applicants Admitted:
10,454
Freshmen Enrolled: 4,950
Mid 50% GPA: 3.73—4.03
Mid 50% SAT Critical Read,
Math, & Write: 1790-2040
Mid 50% ACT Composite:
27--31
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Applications Received:
14,731
Applicants Admitted:
8,036
Freshmen Enrolled: 2,650
Mid 50% GPA: 3.77—4.08
Mid 50% SAT Crit Read,
Math & Write: 1960-2160
Mid 50% ACT Composite:
28--32
• Some smaller in size
• Entrance Criteria less competitive
• Many students from Atlanta Metro area
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Selectivity differs from state to state, with the
Universities of Michigan, Wisconsin,
Virginia, Texas, North Carolina, and Florida
among the Most Competitive for out-of-state
students.
Be aware of specific program requirements
School environment varies greatly from
campus to campus
Degree Completion Contracts
Cost range $25,000 - $46,000 per year
Academic Common Market
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Cost range
$24,000 - $59,000
► Chance for financial assistance
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Admissions criteria:
 High school coursework
 Grades in courses
 Involvement/Activities or Job/Work
 Test Scores
 Essay/Personal Statement
Upward trend in coursework important…
most schools evaluate based on the “whole” person
I. Gift Aid
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Scholarships
Grants
II. Self-help Aid
Loans
 Student Work-study Programs
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Federal
Grants, Loans,
Work-study
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State
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College
Hope Scholarship
Hope Grant
Grants, Institutional
loans, Scholarships
Free
Application for
Federal
Student
Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(January 1 – March 1)
Needs Analysis Center
(crunch numbers)
Student Aid Report
(EFC – Expected Family Contribution)
Award Letter
(from each college, after acceptance)
Loans
 Work study
 Grants
 Scholarships
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The FAFSA can be completed online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov → turnaround time is 72 hours!
Before starting the FAFSA, register for a PIN on the
same website.
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
∙ Pre-application available online in November and
December (NOT to be submitted to FAFSA)
www.gsfc.org
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Georgia Student Finance Corporation
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Reputable college scholarship search sites:
www.collegeanswer.com
www.fastweb.com
Student Services Website
Private scholarships
 Local scholarships
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Any agency that charges a fee to help students find
scholarships is suspect and possibly a SCAM!
Tuesday,
December 4
Financial Aid Planning Seminar
Creekview High School
Theater
7:00pm
Sponsored by: Georgia Student Finance Corporation
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Review requirements for eligibility at
NCAA—www.eligibilitycenter.org
After Junior year, register with the NCAA
Eligibility Center if you are being recruited
(For Division I & Division II schools only).
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Communicate with coach, counselor, and
school’s admissions office.
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NAIA—www.playnaia.org
Student Services Website
Presentation
Thank You for attending!
Have a good evening!