SENIOR ADVISEMENT
Information for Seniors and Their Parents
Topics for Discussion
- Counselors
- College Application
Process
- Transcript Request
Procedure
- Letters of
Recommendations
- Credits and Honor
Points
- Numeric Average GPA
vs NGA
- College Admission
Standards
- GPA
- Researching colleges
- Honor Code
- SAT/ACT
- Scholarships/Financial
Aid
- HOPE Changes
- NCAA
Northview High School – Counselors
Students are assigned to counselors according to their last name:
Counselor
Student Caseload
Kellen Ward
(A-C)
Laura Ashby
(D-I)
Andy Alhadeff
(J- Mah)
Renee Ferrerio, Dept Chair
(Mai-N)
Allison Leja
(O-Sj)
Steve Creel
(Sk-Z)
College Application Process
What still needs to be done?
 Complete college research & college applications
 Understand the difference between being able to get
into a college and being able to AFFORD a college.
 Understand the difference between high school
graduation requirements and college entrance
requirements
 Understand that there are high school deadlines and
college deadlines for admissions, scholarships, NCAA,
HOPE, FAFSA
 Submit all requests for transcripts, evaluations and
letters by the high school deadline
 Research scholarships and financial aid
College Application Process
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High School Deadlines
There will be a strict minimum three week (or 15
business day) high school deadline prior to the college
deadline for students submitting any requests for
Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, or HS
Counselor Section evaluations for a college application or
for a scholarship to the Counseling Office.
This deadline excludes holidays and only includes
working business days.
Students who fail to turn in their applications/request
prior to the three week deadline may NOT receive a
letter of recommendation from their counselor.
College Application Process
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Failure to waive rights to view your application
(if asked) will result in minimal or generic
academic information being reported.
All Senior Students need to submit a SENIOR
INFO SHEET by Sept. 6th
http://www.northview-hs.com/transcript/
Transcript Request
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Four types of transcript requests:
Paper Transcript Request (Out of State/Scholarship)
Electronic Transcript Request (In State)
Common App Transcript Request
UGA Transcript Request
http://www.northview-hs.com/transcript/
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The college will be specific how the transcript is sent.
Follow the specific college’s instructions.
Transcript requests begins September 3rd (some have
done transcript request and will need to redo Sept 3rd)
Paper Transcript Requests (Out of State/Scholarship) are
$3.00 and YOU must provide a stamped addressed 9x12
envelope
Common Application
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Common Applications MUST have you submit counselor
information before a counselor can fill anything out.
A correct email address must be entered for your counselor
in order for it to reach their account.
A list of all colleges that utilize common application should
be listed on their website at www.commonapp.org .
No envelopes are needed for Common App. Everything is
electronically uploaded.
This link will teach you how to complete an application on
common app.
https://www.commonapp.org/eLearning/Submission.
htm
UGA
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UGA Transcript requests require their own form as there
is a lot of information required.
UGA applications must be submitted online prior
to transcript requests being turned in.
Please indicate if you plan to apply for a scholarship at
UGA. Be mindful of the SAT/ACT and GPA requirements.
Students who miss their deadlines will not receive a
letter of recommendation and may not receive an
evaluation if time does not permit.
No envelopes are required for UGA applications.
Everything will be uploaded electronically.
UGA/GA Tech
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Early Action applicants must complete Part 1 and
submit transcript request form by September 20,
2013 to meet the October 15th deadline
Early Action applicants will be notified by
December 15th.
Regular Decision applicants must complete Part
1 and 2 and submit the transcript request form
by December 20, 2013.
Paper- Out of State/Scholarship Transcripts
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Paper Transcript requests are used for all colleges OUTSIDE
of Georgia that are not on the Common Application and
cannot receive electronic transcripts
A 9x12 self adhesive envelope made out to the college
admissions office must accompany your transcript request.
Proper postage must also be attached. Return address labels
are available with NHS address.
Pre stamped envelopes are available for sale in The Agora for
$3.00
A $3.00 fee is required for a transcript request that needs to
be mailed.
A $3.00 fee is also required for any mid year reports that
must be sent and a request form must be filled out.
Electronic (In State) Transcripts
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Electronic Transcript requests are used for Georgia
colleges that are not on the Common Application and for
NCAA transcript requests.
All transcripts will be uploaded through
www.gacollege411.com
This form should not be used for UGA.
If a paper letter of recommendation is “required” please
submit a legal size envelope with proper address and
postage with transcript request form.
Letter of Recommendation
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Print a copy of your senior info sheet
BEFORE submitting it online. You will
need to give this to your teachers who are
writing recommendation letters for you.
Letters of Recommendation-Teacher
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Could be Paper or Electronic
Requires a Senior Info Sheet filled out &
Self Addressed Stamped Envelope given to
the teacher
Teacher will mail if paper or send
electronically (Student will communicate
the deadline)
Please give your teachers at least a three
week lead time to write you a letter
Letters of Recommendation-Counselor
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Some schools want Letters of
Recommendation and some do not.
Check the application if required.
Do not assume every college needs or
even wants a Letter of Recommendation.
Be considerate and mindful of your
recommender when requesting a Letter of
Recommendation.
Three week notice required excluding
holidays and breaks.
College Admission Standards
GPA – Typically average in academic core on a 4.0 scale
(English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language)
Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective colleges are
looking at the strength or rigor of your courses throughout
high school, including your senior year. We highly recommend
seniors take a minimum of 4 academics each semester. (For
highly selective colleges, a minimum of 5 each semester)
Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)
Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted average
Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in
clubs, service and sports can be particularly important to
competitive colleges
College Admission Standards
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College Application Essays – Required essays on
the college application are important because
they demonstrate your writing ability and give
the college more information about you. Please
seek advice when writing an essay and make sure
to proofread for errors
Letters of Recommendation – Request teacher
recommendation three weeks before needed and
counselor recommendation at least three weeks
prior to the college’s deadline
Resume – Contains academic info., honors &
awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer
experience, etc.
Interviews
GPA
High School GPA is calculated by the postsecondary institution not
the high school (Fulton County does not calculate)
College GPA is different than the Fulton County Numeric Average
Student should contact college to find how they calculate GPA
Most colleges use this scale: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0,
F = 0.0
Most colleges only consider academic courses (Language Arts,
Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language)
Some colleges may give additional points for Honors, AP, and
College courses
Some colleges may take off the additional 7 points added for
Honors, AP and college courses
Researching Colleges
Use the Internet
- GAcollege411 www.gacollege411.org
- Georgia Career Information Service
(GCIS) www.gcic.peachnet.edu
-User ID: nviewhs Password: gcis1890
-www.collegeboard.com
-- Visit college websites and note
deadlines
Research College
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Visit with College Representatives at Northview High
School
How to register online is on the next slide
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Visit College Campuses
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Request up to 6 days of pre approved absences each
year to visit colleges
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Start visits junior year and complete them by early fall
of your senior year
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Meet with representatives from admissions, financial
aid and from your area of interest and ask questions
during your visit.
College Visits at NHS
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College Rep appointments can be made
online at
http://www.northview-hs.com/college/
Students register by clicking on the college name and following the
links. Once registered, students must print their permission slip and
take it to the appropriate teacher for approval and signature. Students
must register at least 1 full school day prior to the session. The
registration will close 1 day prior to the session.
THE REGISTRATION SYSTEM WILL ONLY PRINT ONE PERMISSION
SLIP AT THE TIME YOU REGISTER. LOST PERMISSION SLIPS WILL
NOT BE REPLACED. YOU MUST HAVE A SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP
WITH YOU TO ATTEND THE COLLEGE REP VISIT.
Research Colleges
Use the College Career Room to research
colleges and scholarships
Attend College Fairs
PROBE College Fair
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 6pm- 9pm (North
Point Mall)
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6pm- 8:30pm
(Gwinnett Civic Center)
KIPP Through College National College Fair
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September 7, 2013 4:00pm – 6:00pm
All high school Juniors and Seniors are
invited!
This event is open to the public.
Over 160 colleges and universities!
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School
1952 Calloway Drive, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30314
Strategies in Developing your Colleges List
Narrow your list to somewhere around 4-8 colleges – List should be balanced
View the school profiles, and compare the admissions data to your own
academic record and test scores.
- Dream/Reach school (less than 30% chance of admission)
- Your Academic Record/Test scores are at or above average
- For highly selective schools, your scores should meet or be above
average
- Good Fit/Target school (30%-60% chance of admission)
- Your Academic Record/Test Scores are in line with average
- Safety school (greater than 60% chance of admission)
- Your Academic Record/Test Scores are above average
- You need at least one safety school
- Highly selective school should never be considered safety
- Close to home (more affordable)
Consider
and
the for
cost
of personality,
traveling home
Apply to -schools
that location
are a good
match
your
interests, and career goals
Research Colleges
Types of Admissions Decisions
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Regular Decision
Early Action - Invite early applications;
Receives notice of admission. If accepted,
student is not obligated to attend.
Early Decision - Receives notice of admission
early; If accepted, student is obligated to
attend; If accepted, student must withdraw all
other applications. If accepted, student is
obligated to attend.
Research College
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Visit the college or college’s website
Make sure you find out and meet
minimum high school courses for
admissions, particularly if OUT-OFSTATE.
Check GPA, SAT/ACT, etc and anything
else that is required for admissions.
Georgia Tech Factors for Freshman Admissions
http://www.admission.gatech.edu/images/pdf/B14C3103_FreshmanClassProfile_NEW.pdf
We DO consider
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GPA/ Rigor of Curriculum
Extracurricular
Involvement
Personal Essays
School Report
OPTIONAL
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Teacher Rec.
SAT Subject Test
AP/IB Scores
Additional Information
We DON’T consider
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Major Choice
TOEFL Exam Scores
Personal Interview
Class Rank
Other recommendations
University of Georgia Factors for Freshman Admissions
https://www.admissions.uga.edu/article/first-year-admission-criteria.html
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Demonstrated Academic Achievement
GPA in Core Academics
The rigor of Course selection
The best combination of scores on SAT/ACT and
includes writing assessment
Review of deficiencies in English, Math, Science,
Social Studies, or Foreign Language
Any Grades of “D” or “F”
CONSIDERATIONS:
High School Grades Carry the Most Weight
Curriculum Difficulty and the College Prep
Curriculum
Standardized Tests: ACT, SAT I, and SAT II (SAT
II recommended not required)
Application Essay
Honor Code/Discipline
If a college or scholarship program inquires about honor code violations
or discipline, we are obligated to report this information.
Also, inquiries on a student's integrity may also be affected if the student
has a documented out of school suspension or honor code violation.
Acceptance to college is provisional and the colleges hold all of the
rights.
Colleges reserve the right to rescind admission or put you on immediate
probation.
SAT vs ACT College Entrance Exams
SAT I Scores 600-2400
College admission test that measures
students’ mathematical ability, critical
reading knowledge, and writing skill.
SAT Subject Tests Scores 200-800
One-hour tests offered in subjects such as
English, foreign language, science, history,
and mathematics. Some colleges require the
SAT II test(s) & students should check with
each college to determine whether it is
necessary to take the SAT II(s).
SAT vs ACT College Entrance Exams
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American College Testing Program (ACT)
Scores 0-36
College admission test which measures
aptitude and skill in English, math,
reading, natural sciences, and writing.
Test Registration
SAT
www.collegeboard.com
ACT
www.act.org
High School Code
111148
SAT vs ACT
Type of Test
SAT
ACT
Test of critical thinking
and problem solving
Content-based test
Test Dates
October 5
November 2
December 7
January 25
Score
600 to 2400
1 to 36
Penalty for wrong
answers
Yes
No
Structure
Critical Reading
Math (through Algebra 2)
Writing
September 21
October 26
December 14
English
Math (through trigonometry)
Reading
Science Reasoning
Writing (Optional)
Scholarships/Financial Aid
- All Scholarships that we become aware of will be posted to the NHS
Counseling website. Student should check this resource frequently.
- Research scholarships on the internet
www.scholarships.com
www.fastweb.com
www.gacollege411.org
www.gsfc.com
- Contact colleges directly about financial aid and scholarship
opportunities. Colleges award many renewable scholarships. Ask about
criteria, procedures and deadlines
- A great site to learn about types of Financial Aid, who is eligible, FAFSA
and more is: http://studentaid.ed.gov/
- Financial Aid Night at Northview High hosted by the Georgia Student
Finance Commission. A GSFC representative will be at Northview on
January 16, 2014 at 6:30pm in the NHS Auditorium to outline the FAFSA
form and review HOPE scholarship information
HOPE GPA
A 3.0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework, including failing
grades, on a 4.0 scale
Core Courses
English
Math
Science
Social Science
World Language
Conversion
A
90 to 100
4.0 Points
B
80 to 89
3.0 Points
C
70 to 79
2.0 Points
F
0 to 69
0 Points
Honors points are removed and a 0.50 weighting is added back in for AP
courses/Dual Enrollment/IB courses only, not to exceed 4.0
Middle school credit is not calculated in the HOPE GPA
All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission
Counselors are not responsible for calculating the HOPE GPA
A 2.99 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE
HOPE Scholarship
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Basic eligibility requirements:
Students graduating under the single diploma type must have a 3.0
GPA as calculated by GSFC.
The GPA calculation is the same calculation that was mandated in
the HOPE changes in 2004.
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college to maintain the HOPE
Scholarship.
If a student falls below a 3.0 GPA in college, they may only regain
the HOPE Scholarship one time.
A student that does not graduate from high school as a HOPE
Scholar, can earn a 3.0 GPA in college and enter the HOPE
Scholarship program at the 30, 60 or 90 semester hour check point
or equivalent quarter hour check point.
The HOPE Scholarship will not pay for remedial or developmental
courses.
HOPE Scholarship
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The HOPE Scholarship will pay:
At ALL Georgia postsecondary institution, a percentage
amount of the standard tuition charges from the
previous year.
At ALL Georgia private postsecondary institution, a
percentage amount of the HOPE award for private
colleges.
Will ONLY pay for in state schools.
Award Amounts:
Payment amount for private & public colleges and
universities can be located on GAcollege411.org
on the HOPE Program Changes page
Zell Miller Scholarship
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Major premise of the program is that it pays 100% of
tuition. A student must meet all the requirements to be
eligible for the HOPE Scholarship, plus:
Graduate from an eligible high school with a grade point
average of at least a 3.7 as calculated by GSFC and
having received a score of at least 1,200 combined
critical reading score and math score on a single
administration of the SAT or an ACT score of at least 26;
or
Or Graduated from an eligible high school as the
valedictorian or salutatorian
SAT/ACT scores MUST be submitted to GSFC to be
considered
Zell Miller Scholar Program
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A student must maintain a 3.3 grade point
average in college to maintain the Zell
Miller Scholar program.
If a student loses eligibility for the Zell
Miller Scholar program for any reason,
they may regain that eligibility one time.
They remain eligible for the HOPE
Scholarship provided the student’s GPA is
still a 3.0 or above.
HOPE
Apply for the HOPE
Apply for the HOPE or Complete FAFSA starting January 2014 senior year:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - www.fafsa.ed.gov
or
Georgia Student Financial Aid Application System (GSFAPPS) - www.GAcollege411.org
View your HOPE average
Go to www.gacollege411.org and login to your account.
For Additional Information on HOPE
Contact Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
770-724-9000 or www.gsfc.org
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Program changes are available on the www.gacollege411.org website
NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
If you are planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA
Division I or II institution you must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility
Clearinghouse
Access the registration materials by visiting the NCAA website
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent to NCAA
Students and parents are responsible for determining
NCAA eligibility to Division I and Division II schools
Counselor’s are neither responsible nor allowed
to determine eligibility
COMMUNICATION
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You should have received email alerts for
this meeting.
If you do not receive any email
communication from the counseling office,
make certain we have your updated email
address.
You may send your updated email to
ferrerio@fultonschools.org
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Make sure to include your legal name and
your student’s grade level
Don’t Forget….
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Check the counseling website frequently
for scholarship opportunities:
http://northviewhigh.com/counseling/
Follow us on Facebook at:
facebook.com/NHSTitansCounseling
Follow us on Twitter at:
@NHSCounseling1
This entire presentation will be added to
the counseling website to review as
needed!
This power point will be
uploaded to the counseling
website on Friday.
Please become familiar with the
process by reviewing the
information before you begin
applying to colleges.
Q&A
 You will receive a Survey Monkey via text message and your
email. Please give us your feedback!!
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