Overview
Welcome & Introductions
Understanding Admission
Factors
College Admission Testing
Exploring College Options
Developing a Financial Plan
Junior Advisement Meetings
College Admission Statistics
Students are assigned to counselors based on the first letter of their last name:
Counselor
Student Caseload
Leigh Popp
A – De
Bonnie Schechter (Steve Creel)
Df – I
Gwen Danner
J–M
Amey Rishel
N - Su
Samiah Garcia
Sw – Z
Chip Flemmer
Graduation Coach
Nancy Sheridan
Records Coordinator
Tammy Speer
Counseling Secretary
Leslie Sanderfur
Senior Admissions Counselor
Vanderbilt University
Do colleges care about...?
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Extracurricular activities
Essays
Letters of recommendation
Demonstrated Interest
Class rank
Leigh Popp
Counselor
Cambridge High School
College Entrance Exams
SAT
College admission test that measures students’ mathematical ability,
critical reading knowledge, and writing skills.
SAT Subject Tests
One-hour tests offered in subjects such as English, foreign language,
science, history, and mathematics.
ACT
College admission test which measures aptitude and skill in English, math,
reading, natural sciences, and writing.
Test Registration
SAT
ACT
High School Code
www.collegeboard.org
www.act.org
112-129
It is recommended students take the SAT and/or ACT at least twice
during junior year and once at the beginning of their senior year
SAT Versus ACT
Type of Test
SAT
ACT
Test of critical thinking
and problem solving
Content-based test
Test Dates
October 11
November 8
December 6
January 24
March 14
May 2
June 6
Score
600 to 2400
1 to 36
Penalty for wrong
answers
Yes
¼ point subtracted for each wrong answer
No
Structure
Critical Reading
Math (through Algebra 2)
Writing
October 25
December 13
February 7
April 18
June 13
English
Math (through trigonometry)
Reading
Science
Writing (Optional)
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Read widely and write extensively, both in and out of
school
Take advantage of the PSAT/NMSQT score report
(PSAT – October 15th)
Become familiar with the SAT/ACT question types,
format, and directions (SAT Question of the Day)
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SAT/ACT Diagnostic Test - Saturday, Nov. 15th
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Sign up for a prep course at www.princetonreview.com
Amey Rishel
Counselor
Cambridge High School
Self Assessment
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Interests, Passions, & Values
Academic Goals
Career Goals
Where will your student be the most
happy and successful?
Georgia Career Information System (GCIS)
www.gcic.peachnet.edu
User Name: s (student id number) OR cambridgehs
Password: fulton1OR gcis7516
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Occupations Tab:
◦ Choosing Occupations, Career Profiles, Compare
Occupations, Employment Outlook, Military
Occupations
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Education Tab:
◦ Choosing a Program of Study, Choosing a School,
Compare Schools, Application Tracker, Financial Aid
and Scholarship Search
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Employment Tab:
◦ Resume Creator, Interview Skills
Factors to Consider
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Geographic Location
Academic Programs
Student Life
Graduation and Retention Rates
Cost of Attendance
Campus Size
Do your research. Knowledge is power!
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Use the Internet
www.gcic.peachnet.edu
www.collegeboard.org
www.gacollege411.org
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Visit college websites to review requirements and deadlines (make a chart)
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Attend college visits at CHS - Register online at www.cambridgeguidance.com
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Visit college campuses - Request up to 6 days of pre-approved absences
through the Attendance Office
Use the College/Career Center to research colleges and scholarships
Attend college fairs
NACAC College Fair – March 22 @ Ga International Convention Center
Cambridge HS College Fair – March 23 (6-8pm)
Focus Your List
Narrow your list of colleges – balance is key
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) – Pick 1 or 2
- Your Academic Record/Test scores are below average
- For highly selective schools, your scores may meet or be above avg
 Good Fit/Target school (30%-60% chance of admission) – Pick 2 - 4
- Your Academic Record/Test Scores are in line with average
 Safety school (greater than 60% chance of admission) – Pick 1 or 2
- Your Academic Record/Test Scores are above average
- Highly selective school should never be considered safety
Apply to schools that are a good match for your personality, interests, and
career goals
University of Kentucky
9/24 Wed @ 11:30
Elon University
9/24 Wed @ 12:30
Auburn University
9/25/14 Thurs @ 1:00
Mississippi State University
10/2/14 Thurs @ 9:25
High Point University
10/6/14 Mon @ 10:30
University of S. Carolina
Ga. Southwestern St. Univ.
Purdue University
Brewton-Parker College
George Washington University
University of Dayton
10/6 Mon @ 12:30
10/7 Tue @ 10:14-12:54
10/8/14 Wed @ 1:35
10/10/14 Fri @ 10:14-12:54
10/16/14 Thurs @ 1:55
10/17 Fri @ 10:14
University of North Georgia
10/20/14 Mon @12:35
Furman University
10/22/14 Wed @ 10:30
Southern Vermont College
10/23/14 Thurs @ 11:10
Southern Methodist University
10/30/14 Thurs @ 11:10
Leigh Popp
Counselor
Cambridge High School
HOPE – Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally – is
Georgia’s unique scholarships and grant program that
rewards students with financial assistance in degree,
diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia
public and private colleges and universities, and public
technical colleges
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Qualifications:
Be a legal resident of Georgia
Meet US citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements
Be a graduate of an eligible high school
Be registered with Selective Service (males)
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
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Earn a 3.0 GPA in high
school (calculated by GA
Student Finance
Commission)
Recipients must have 3.0
GPA at checkpoints to
maintain
ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
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Graduate valedictorian or
salutatorian
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Earn a 3.7 GPA in high school
AND earn a 1200 combined
score of reading and math on a
single administration of the
SAT or a 26 composite score
on a single administration of
the ACT by your
graduation date
Recipients must
have 3.3 GPA at checkpoints to
maintain.
HOPE GPA Calculation
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 and
College 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
A 2.999 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE
**Class of 2016 –
3 full credits
from list
English/ELA
AP Language/Composition
AP Literature/Composition
Mathematics
GPS Advanced Algebra
GPS Pre-Calculus
Accelerated GPS Pre-Calculus H
Accelerated CCGPS Pre-Calculus H
CCGPS Advanced Algebra
CCGPS Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Multivariable Calculus (GA Tech)
Social Studies
AP Psychology
AP Government/Politics: United States
AP Government/Politics: Comparative
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Human Geography
AP World History
AP United States History
AP European History
Science
AP Computer Science
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
Human Anatomy/Physiology
Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Physics
AP Physics B
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
World Language
French II
French III
French IV
French V
AP French/Language
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV
Spanish V
Spanish VI
AP Spanish/Language
AP Spanish/Literature
Latin II
Latin III
AP Latin: Vergil
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
Public Institutions:
Students attending public
colleges or universities receive
a HOPE award amount, up to a
maximum of 15 hours, based
upon a per hour rate at the
institution he or she is
attending.
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Private Institutions
◦ Full-time student
$1,910 per semester
◦ Half-time student
$955 per semester
ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
Public Institutions:
Pays current academic year
standard undergraduate
tuition for number of hours
enrolled (public)
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Private Institutions:
◦ Full-time student
$2,110 per semester
◦ Half-time student
$1,055 per semester
*Check award amounts on www.gacollege411.org*
HOPE GRANT
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Available to students seeking
a technical certification or
diploma regardless of high
school GPA or graduation date
Covers a percentage amount
of the standard tuition
charges from the previous
year
Must earn cumulative GPA of
2.0 at 30 semester hours/60
semester hours to maintain
ZELL MILER GRANT (NEW!)
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Available to students seeking
a technical certification or
diploma regardless of high
school GPA or graduation date
Covers full standard rate of
tuition
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 each
term to maintain
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Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
 Available January 1 of senior year
 Must complete FAFSA each year
Complete the GSFAPPS (Georgia Student Financial Aid
Application System)
• You do not need to reapply each year
* Some GA colleges may prefer one application over the other
* SSN must be on file at Cambridge HS
COA – Cost of Attendance
- EFC – Expected Family Contribution
= FINANCIAL NEED
♦COA – College web sites
Use Net Price Calculators
♦EFC Calculator
CollegeBoard.org, Finaid.org,
GAcollege411.org
Scholarships/Financial Aid
• All scholarships that we become aware of will be posted to
www.cambridgeguidance.com. Students should check this resource frequently.
• Research scholarships on the internet
www.scholarships.com
www.fastweb.com
www.gacollege411.org
www.gsfc.com
www.gcic.peachnet.edu
• 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/
State
Private
Govts, 5%
Sources
4%
Colleges,
17%
Federal
Government,
74%
Financial Aid Night at
Cambridge High School
November 18, 2014
Learn more about the FAFSA & HOPE
Hosted by the Georgia Student Finance
Commission
Amey Rishel
Counselor
Cambridge High School
Junior Advisement Meetings…
Coming Soon!
Students meet individually with their counselor to discuss:
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Graduation Status
12th grade classes
Post Secondary Plans
SAT/ACT
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
Please do not be concerned if your student does not receive an appointment letter until the
latter part of this timeframe - the process takes time and is planned so each student will
have a quality meeting prior to the end of February. Parent attendance is optional and the
majority of the information we discuss will focus on the information presented here.
November 2014 – February 2015
Leigh Popp
A-De
Bonnie Schechter Df-I
Gwen Danner
J-M
Amey Rishel
N-Su
Samiah Garcia
Sw-Z
Junior Advisement Meetings
Students Bring…
Whether your student is attending college, technical school, military, or
work, he/she should come to the junior advisement meeting prepared to
discuss senior year and post-secondary plans.
Student must bring to meeting:
1) List of colleges of interest
2) Questions to ask counselor pertaining to the
information presented here
Students will receive a letter with a pre-determined
appointment time in late-October.
A Review of the Credit Requirements
Subject Area
Credits
Language Arts
4
Mathematics
4
Social Studies
3
Science
4
Health/Personal Fitness
1
W Lang and/or Fine Art and/or CTAE
3
Electives
4
Students planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university
must take a minimum of two units of the same world language.
Testing Requirements
Georgia High School Writing Test
Wednesday, September 24
Makeup: February 25th
Credits and Honor Points
Credits
How many credits are required to be in the 12 th grade?
• 17 credits earned by the start of the 2015/2016 school year
• If a student does not have 17 credits, the student is placed in an
11th grade homeroom and cannot attend any senior activities.
• Student can be promoted to 12th grade when proper credit is
earned.
Honor Points
Which courses receive honor points?
• 7 additional points are added at the end of each semester to passing
grades in honors, AP, and dual enrollment/college courses.
Cumulative Numeric Average
 Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding up
all grades in classes and dividing by the total number of
classes taken. The numeric average is on a 100 point
scale i.e. 87.3 out of 100
 All grades are included in this calculation – failed
grades, summer grades, online grades…
 Class Rank is based on the cumulative numeric average
Special Programs Night
February 2015
INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN:
AP CLASSES
DUAL ENROLLMENT
CAREER TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYS
FINE ARTS PROGRAMS
MoveEnrollment
on When Ready
Dual
Opportunities – MOWR/ACCEL
MOWR/ACCEL
An opportunity for students to attend a postsecondary institution full-time
(MOWR or ACCEL) or part-time (ACCEL) during their junior and/or senior
year of high school
Students will receive high school credit and college credit simultaneously
while attending college classes on the college campus.
• Tuition is paid through local system funds
• Students can live on campus or commute but are responsible for these expenses
• All high school End of Course Tests and the Georgia High School Writing
Test requirements must be satisfied
• Any student interested must notify their counselor early in Spring Semester.
* Deadline for applications to be submitted to college and for CHS paperwork to
be completed with counselor is March 30th, regardless of college deadline.
* Deadline for dual enrollment application and supplemental
documents to be submitted to the college is May 1st.
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
 Be aware that the NCAA may or may not approve courses taken through a
non-traditional format such as online, test-out, distance learning,
correspondence, credit recovery, etc.
 Counselors are not responsible for researching or advising NCAA policies. It
is up to the student and family to investigate NCAA regulations as they
pertain to non-traditional courses
Cambridge HS Counseling Website
www.cambridgeguidance.com
 Junior Advisement PowerPoint Presentation
 Upcoming Events
 College/Career Counseling
 Academic Counseling
 College Visit Registration
 Scholarships and Summer Programs
 SAT/ACT Prep Class Information
 Much more!!
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You should have received text alerts for this
meeting
Remind101 registration information located
online at www.cambridgeguidance.com
 The CC Center will provide
many services including but
not limited to:
Our College and
Career Center
IS OPEN!
This is a resource for ALL Students and
Parents!
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The CC Center is located
in room #2503 (Compass
Center).
*Students must request a
Pass from Study Hall or
lunch Cafeteria on
Mondays and
Wednesdays
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GCIS – GEORGIA CAREER INFORMATION SYSTEM
COLLEGE & CAREER SEARCH RESOURCES
CAREER EXPLORATION & INTEREST PROFILE
TOOLS
MOCK INTERVIEW PRACTICE
RESUME & ESSAY WRITING RESOURCES
SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE
ACT & SAT PREP RESOURCES
NCAA ELIGIBILTIY RESOURCES
“LUNCH & LEARN” SESSIONS
PARENT INFORMATION WORKSHOPS
COLLEGE RECRUITER VISITS & “COLLEGE VISIT
MINUTES”
COLLEGE FAIR AT CHS & AWARENESS OF EVENTS
IN COMMUNITY
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS THAT NEED
ACCOMMODATIONS
RESOURCES & CONTACTS FOR EDUCATIONAL &
CAREER OPTIONS WITH SELECTIVE SERVICE
RECRUITMENT
Gwen Danner
Counselor
Cambridge High School
Freshman Profile
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UGA
Middle 50% GPA: 3.8 -4.09
SAT: 1800 –2060 (CR/M/W)
ACT : 28-32
Average # AP courses: 4-8
GA State
Average GPA: 3.4
Average SAT: 1106 (CR/M)
Average ACT: 24
Ga Southern
Average GPA: 3.24
Average SAT: CR 520-590, M 520-590
Average ACT: 21-25
Gwinnett Technical College
Graduate from High School
Submit SAT/ACT scores or take
Compass test
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GA Tech
Mid-50% GPA: 3.85 –4.11
Middle 50% SAT: 2050 -2240 (CR/M/W)
Middle 50% ACT: 30 -33
Average # AP courses: 6 -11
GCSU
Middle 50% GPA: 3.26-3.75
Middle 50% SAT: 1100-1240 (CR/M)
Middle 50% ACT: 23-27
Kennesaw State
Minimum Academic GPA: 2.5
Minimum SAT: 950 (CR/M)
Minimum ACT: 20
Georgia Perimeter College
High School recalculated GPA of 2.0 on
College Prep Course work
Submit SAT/ACT scores or take
Compass Test
Q&A
Please complete the Survey and turn it in to the box in
the Auditorium Lobby. Thank you for coming!
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational
program, or any other program, activity or service.