Junior Parent
Information
Night
Presented by the Johns
Creek Counseling
Department
October 7, 2015 @ 6:30pm
Agenda
 Counselor
Introductions and College
Information
 College Panel
 Junior Advisement
 Mini College Fair-Cafeteria
The Counseling Dept.
Who are we???
All counselors are available for students, however, the primary
counselor for students are based upon their last names:
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Counselor’s Name
Email Address
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Jay Wiley C-Df and Dg-I
wileyjg@fultonschools.org
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Corey Debrody A-Bar and J-Me
Debrody@fultonschools.org
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Emily Foster Barh-Bromb and Mf-Se
fostere@fultonschools.org
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Jay Mercer Brown-Ch and Sf-Z
mercerj@fultonschools.rog
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Patrick Greenaway-Student Support Counselor
greenawayp@fultonschools.org
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Wanda Moran-Graduation Coach
moranw@fultonschools.org
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Kris Watkins-Student Support Coordinator
watkinskm@fultonschools.org
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Jenny Poulos-Director of College & Career Center
Poulos@fultonschools.org
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Rachel Kitchens-Cole- Social Worker
Colekr@fultonschools.org
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Mary Lou Fleming-Registrar
flemingml@fultonschools.org
State of Georgia Requirements for
Graduation
23 Units Required
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4 credits of Language Arts
4 credits of Mathematics
4 credits of Science
3 credits of Social Studies
0.5 credit Health/0.5 credit Personal Fitness
3 credits of FL/FA/CT
4 elective credits
What are colleges looking for?
 GPA
(core/academic)
 Rigor of courses taken (difficulty level)
 Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)
 Extracurricular Activities
 College Application Essays
 Teacher Recommendations
Fulton County GPA
Numeric Average
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Fulton County calculates numeric averages
by adding every grade on the student’s
transcript (failed classes are included)
100 point scale i.e. 87.963 out of 100
Fulton County adds 7 points to the final
passing grade for each Honors, AP, and
college course taken; shown on transcript
Counselors cannot convert your students GPA
to a 4.0 scale
Grade Point Average
(GPA)
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Some colleges may give additional points for Honors,
AP, and College courses
Most only consider academic courses (Language
Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign
Language)
To calculate, take your academic classes and assign
a 4,3,2, or 0 for each course. Add them together and
divide by the total number of academic courses
(estimated GPA)
Some colleges may take off the additional 7 points
added for Honors, AP and college courses (if so, take
off the 7 points before assigning the (A)4, (B)3, (C)2,
or (F)0)
College Entrance Exams
SAT
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A test of critical
thinking and problem
solving (aptitude)
Score: 600 – 2400
Wrong answer
penalized
Structure of test:
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Critical Reading
Math (Algebra I,
Algebra II and
Geometry)
Writing (Mandatory)
ACT
A content/curriculumbased test
(achievement)
Score: 1 - 36
Wrong answer not
penalized
Structure of test:
English
Math (through trigonometry)
Reading
Science Reasoning
Writing (Optional)
SAT II: Subject Tests
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Some highly selective four-year colleges
require
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Subject specific
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designed to measure knowledge and the ability to
apply that knowledge in specific subject areas.
Tests are given in Literature, U.S. History, World
History, Biology EM, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
Level I, Mathematics Level II, French, German,
Modern Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Chinese,
Japanese, and Korean.
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Colleges use the Subject Tests for admissions,
course placements, or both
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Contact schools to see if needed
Upcoming Test Dates
ACT
SAT
Test Registration
Date
Deadline
November 7
December 5
January 23
March 5
May 7
June 4
October 9
November 5
December 28
February 5
April 8
May 5
www.collegeboard.com
Test
Date
October 24
December 12
February 6
April 9
June 11
Registration
Deadline
September 18
November 6
January 8
March 4
May 6
www.actstudent.org
Research Prospective Colleges
Visit www.gcic.peachnet.edu
parent id: johnscreekhs password: gcis7315
 Visit College Websites
 Attend College Visits at JCHS (24 hours in
advance)
 Attend College Fairs/Receptions
 Visit Your Prospective College-Make sure this
absence is preapproved with the attendance
office 3 days before you leave
 Be Realistic
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Dual Enrollment
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Students have to meet the university/college’s
admissions requirements and deadlines in
order to be admitted (SAT/ACT and GPA)
JCHS cannot extend the university/college’s
deadline
Students are not admitted to the
college/university until they receive notice
stating so
Deadline for Fulton County dual enrollment is
March 30, 2016 (JCHS must know by this date)
Dual Enrollment Night November 18, 2015 @
6:00pm
College Application Process
Process starts Monday August 31, 2016
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A COLLEGE
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Visit www.gcic.peachnet.edu
Entrance requirements/ Admissions policy
Location
Size of student body
Majors and educational programs
Type of school and degrees offered
Activities
Diversity of student body
Class size
Costs and financial aid
College affiliation and accreditation
Athletics
Campus activities
Support services
DEADLINES FOR COLLEGE AND
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
(Due to the large number of applications the Counseling Department
receives, we ask that you strictly adhere to the following deadlines)
COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE
APPLICATION DUE TO
COUNSELING OFFICE
October 1- 30
September 15
November 1-30
October 15
December 1- 30
November 15
January 1 - 30
December 1
TYPES OF ADMISSIONS
DECISIONS
 Regular
Decision
 Early Action
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Receives notice of admission early
If accepted, student is not obligated to
attend
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Decision
Receives notice of admission early
If accepted, student is obligated to attend
If accepted, student must withdraw all other
applications
Letters of Recommendation
 Submit
a resume or senior information
sheet
 Counselors need at least 10 business
days to complete a recommendation
 Please try and give teachers at least a
month to complete a recommendation
*Resume contains academic information,
honors, awards, extracurricular activities,
employment, and charity work
Financial Aid Options
Four Types
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Grants/Gifts (merit-based monies)
Grants and gift monies do not have to be repaid. Some
schools
term these “scholarship.”
College Work Study allows students to work either on or near
campus in a job arranged by the Financial Aid Office.
Loans which usually have low interest rates, must be repaid
Federal and/or State Loans must be repaid as stipulated.
Application Process for Need-Based Financial Aid:
FAFSA: The application opens January 1st of your child’s
graduating year https://fafsa.ed.gov/
 CSS PROFILE: This is a form required by many private
colleges. Ask the college if it is required.
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Scholarships
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RESEARCH scholarship opportunities
 College and Career Center
 HOPE
 Web Sites
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www.gcic.peachnet.edu id: johnscreekhs pw: gcis7315
www.fastweb.com
http://gacollege411.com
www.scholarships.com
www.fastaid.com
www.finaid.org
Call the Financial Aid Office at Individual
Schools
“Understanding Financial Aid”
Information Night
 Wednesday,
December 2, 2015 @ 6pm
 Johns Creek High School Auditorium
 Learn about the financial aid process,
HOPE Scholarship, Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), federal aid,
loans, grants, work programs, education
cost, Expected Family Contribution (EFC),
and much more!
College-Bound Student
Athletes
Is your student planning on participating in
Intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or
II institution?
 The student must register with the NCAA InitialEligibility Clearinghouse at
www.eligibilitycenter.org
 Submit the transcript request to Mrs. Fleming in
the Counseling Office.
 When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for
scores to be sent to NCAA Eligibility Center.
Advice
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Let your student take ownership of the
process
May 1st – Decision Day (required to tell
college of your decision)
Senioritis
Rescinding admission and scholarship offers
 Falling grades second semester
 Schedule changes (rigorous to less
rigorous)
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If the student changes his or her schedule, he or
she must notify the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions immediately in writing
Keep in Touch
 Follow
us on Twitter: @JCHS_Counseling
 Remind:
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Enter this number (770) 212-9776
with this message: @7ef54
Counselor’s Corner
Thank You