Move On When Ready
MOWR Options
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MOWR provides
opportunities for Georgia
high school students to
take courses from a state
public or private
postsecondary institution
while still enrolled as a
high school student and
receive credit BOTH at the
high school and at the
postsecondary institution.
Extra quality point added
to Cumulative GPA on
Carroll County transcript
for academic courses
while ½ quality point is
added for HOPE
Scholarship.
Move on When Ready
(MOWR)
Full-time
Take all core or elective
courses on college
campus with no courses
on high school campus
Part-time
Take some core or
elective courses on
college campus while
still taking some courses
on high school campus
o One 3 hr college class earns a full
unit of credit. Credit is awarded as
follows:
o1-2 hr class = .5 units
o3-5 hr class = 1 units
MOWR Information
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MOWR is a non-need based
program offered for students
that wish to take college-level
coursework for credit toward
both high school and college
graduation requirements.
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MOWR funds will pay for
application fee, tuition, books,
and mandatory fees. Some
fees may apply for specific
courses.
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Courses do not count toward
a student’s 127 hours of
HOPE Scholarship funding,
but grades earned do count
toward HOPE GPA.
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Students typically attend Univ.
of West GA or West GA
Technical College, although
other colleges can be
considered.
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Visit the MOWR website for
more information and MOWR
application.
Students may attend parttime or full-time.
The college/program must
accept you. You have to
meet their SAT/ACT or
COMPASS score
requirements and GPA
requirements.
University of West Georgia
MOWR Program Criteria
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High School GPA of 3.0 (academic courses only)
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430 Critical Reading and 410 Math on SAT with at least a
combined 970 OR 17 English and 17 Math on ACT with
composite score of at least 20
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Other Forms Required
 MOWR participation form completed by Parent or Guardian,
student, and counselor.
 UWG Certificate of Immunization Form
 Official High School Transcript
 Online MOWR funding application (On your
GACollege411.org site)
Georgia Highlands
MOWR Requirements
o
9th Grade Requirements
3.75 GPA & 1500 on SAT or 33 Composite on ACT
o
10th Grade Requirements
3.5 GPA & 1250 on SAT or 27 Composite on ACT
o
11th & 12th Grade Requirements - 3.0 GPA &
970 Combined SAT (CR + M) [Minimums of 480 on CR & 440 on M] or
20 Composite on ACT [Minimums of 20 on English & 18 on Math]
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Other Forms Required
• MOWR participation form completed by Parent or Guardian, student, and
counselor.
• Certificate of Immunization Form
• Official High School Transcript
• Online MOWR funding application (On your GACollege411.org site)
WGTC MOWR
Program Criteria
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Must meet minimum admissions test required by WGTC
(shown on next slide)
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Must complete WGTC application process
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Must submit a MOWR Participation Agreement signed by student,
parent, and high school counselor
Provide official High School Transcript
Must complete MOWR application on GACollege411.org website
Minimum age may be required for some specific
programs
Placement Score
Requirements
Degree – level core classes
Reading
Writing
Numerical
Algebra
COMPASS
79
62
26
37
ASSET
42
42
32
42
SAT
450 (Crit. Read.)
450 (Crit. Read.)
400
440 (Math)
ACT
17
16 (English)
17
19
Technical Programs (Nurse Aid, Welding, Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, etc.)
Reading
Writing
Numerical
Algebra
COMPASS
70
32
26
n/a
ASSET
38
37
32
n/a
SAT
430 (Crit. Read.)
430 (Crit. Read.)
400
n/a
ACT
17
16 (English)
17
n/a
WGTC MOWR Tentative Plan for
Courses Offered at CCA –
Transportation Provided by Carroll
nd
County Schools – 2 Block
Spring 2016
POLS 1101 – American Government
SPCH 1101 – Public Speaking
Senate Bill 2 & Senate Bill 132
Both SB 2 and SB 132 are effective as of July 1, 2015
 SB 132 –Move On When Ready (MOWR) Program - High
school students may enroll while in 9th–12th grades
○ Earn dual credit (1 course satisfies high school & college
simultaneously)
○ Wide range of courses to select from
 SB 2 - New High School Graduation Option
(Information on next slide)
Senate Bill 132
 SB 2 –New High School Graduation Option - Students
complete at least the following state required high
school courses or their equivalent:
•2 units of EOC English
•2 units of EOC Math
•2 units of EOC Science
•2 units of EOC Social Studies
•1 unit of Health/Pers. Fitness
•8 corresponding EOC tests
○ Complete an associate degree, technical diploma or two
technical certificate programs in a career pathway and all
training prerequisites for any state, national, or industry
occupational certifications or licenses required to work in the
field
○ Awarded a high school diploma and a college credential(s)
WGTC Certificate Programs
Carroll Campus
 Nurse Assisting
 Criminal Justice
 Welding
 Cosmetology
 Others may be
available at various
WGTC locations
AP options for earning college credit
without participating in MOWR
These courses are offered in our county, but others are available
online through GA Virtual School or Virtual High School
AP Human
Geography
 AP World History
 AP US History
 AP Chemistry
 AP Environmental
Science
 AP Biology
 AP Spanish Lang
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AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
AP American Lit/Lang
AP Literature/Comp
AP Studio: Drawing
Portfolio
AP Art History
AP Amer Government
AP Psychology
Benefits of AP Classes
Earn college credit
with certain AP exam
scores (depends on
university)
 Experience college
rigor
 Learn how to study
before you get to
college
 Be challenged
 Cost effective
 Extra Quality Point on
Cumulative GPA
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Visit the AP website
here.
Check out this
student’s experience.
Which Test Should I
Take?
Understanding ACT & SAT
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ACT
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SAT
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SAT Subject Tests
The SAT at-a-glance
Section
Format/Ti
me
Question Types
Score
Range
2010
Averages
Math
3 Sections
Multiple Choice
Grid-Ins
200-800
516
Critical
Reading
3 Sections
Multiple Choice
200-800
501
Writing
3 Sections
Multiple Choice
Essay
200-800
492
Experiment
1 Section
Multiple Choice
Not
Scored
N/A
10
Sections
3 hours &
45 minutes
Multiple Choice
Grid-Ins
Essay
600-2400
1509
al
Total
The SAT at-a-Glance
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Scoring
Correct Answer: +1 point
Omitted Question: 0 points
Incorrect Answer (multiple
choice): -1/4 point
Incorrect Answer (non-multiple
choice math): 0 points
Test Day Tip:
If you can eliminate 1 answer choice, guess!
Score Choice
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When you register to take the test, you can send your
scores to 4 colleges for free. If you have them sent later,
this service will cost you $11.25 each.
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Most colleges will accept the top score from each section.
Subject
Test # 1
Test # 2
Accepted by
College
Critical
Reading
520
560
560
Math
570
540
570
Writing
600
610
610
ACT at-a-glance
Section
Format/Time
Question Types
Score
Range
2010
Averages
English
1 Section
Multiple Choice
1-36
20.5
Math
1 Section
Multiple Choice
1-36
21.0
Reading
1 Section
Multiple Choice
1-36
21.3
Science
1 Section
Multiple Choice
1-36
20.9
Writing
1 Section
Essay (Optional)
1-36
20.8
Total
4-5 Sections
2 hrs, 55 mins
3 hrs, 25 mins
Multiple Choice
Essay
1-36
21.0
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Correct Answer: + 1 point
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Omitted Answer: 0 points
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Incorrect Answer: 0 points
Test Day Tip:
Answer every question. If you don’t know the
answer, guess!
ACT versus SAT
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Has Science
reasoning
questions
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Has no science
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Essay is required
and is first
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Longer test
Essay is optional
and is the last
section
Shorter test
is easier
 The SAT is an IQ test.
 Only take the ACT if you
are good at science.
 Competitive schools only
accept the SAT.
Common Myths
 The ACT
What do Colleges Think?
FACTS
 Nearly all schools accept
the ACT or SAT
 The SAT is an aptitude
test while the ACT is a
criterion-referenced test
 Some students score
better on the ACT while
others score better on the
SAT
When is the ACT given?
2015-16 Test Dates
How to Register for the ACT
Go to ACTstudent.org
 Create an online account. Make sure you write
down your username and password so you can
view your scores 3 weeks after the test.
 The test costs $36.50 without writing and
$52.50 with writing. Fees must be paid online
via credit card or debit card. See your
counselor if you need financial assistance to
pay for the test. Some students may qualify for
fee waivers.
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When is the SAT given in 201516?
How to register for the SAT
Go to sat.collegeboard.org/register.
 Create an online account and write down your
username and account so you can view your
scores online 3 weeks after the test.
 The test costs $52.50. Fees must be paid online
via credit card or debit card. See your counselor
if you need financial assistance to pay for the
test. Some students may qualify for fee waivers.
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ACT & SAT:
Which test
should I take?