Welcome Senior Class
2015
Agenda
Senior Calendar
Admissions Procedures
Special Events
Post-Secondary Admissions
Required Testing
Paperwork for Graduation
Student Questions
Graduation Requirements
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English 4 units: Must have 9th Lit. and Am. Lit.
Social Studies 3 units: Must have World
History, US History, ½ unit of Government and
Economics
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Science 4 units:
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Math 4 units: see chart
Must have Physical Science or
Physics; Biology; Chemistry; Environmental or AP
Mathematics Diploma Requirements:
Students Who
Enter HS in
2012-13 and
beyond
• Coordinate Algebra
•Analytical
Geometry
•Advanced Algebra +
4th Math
Students Who
Enter HS in
2011-2012
Math I–III + 4th
Math
Students Who
Entered HS in
2010-2011
Math I–III + 4th
Math OR
Math I–III + Math
Support I-lll
including
Graduation Test
Preparation
Hall County Grading Scale
Postsecondary Testing
Requirements
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SAT-offered 7 times a year
(measures critical Reading, Math & Writing)
Scores range 200-800 per section
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ACT-offered 6 times a year
(measures Reading, English, Math & Science)
Scores range 2-36
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Compass-offered monthly @ Technical Schools
(measures Reading, Writing & Math)
College Entrance Exams
SAT, ACT or ASSET
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SAT-2400:
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ACT-36:Measures general development & capability to complete
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ASSET-
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College Testing & Application Waivers
Measures what you know and how well you apply that
knowledge. 3 hours 45 minutes/Score range: 200-800 per
section/Critical Reading, Math and Writing.
college level work. 2 hours 55 minutes w/o writing/Score range:1-36
per section/English, Math, Reading, Science.
Technical Schools: A series of short placement test that
measures basic reading, numerical, writing plus advanced algebra and
geometry/2 hours. (Score depends on program of study)
HOPE Information
Gacollege411.org
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HOPE Scholarship: Graduate with 3.0
calculated by GSFC. Pays a percentage
amount of tuition.
Zell Miller Scholars: Core GPA 3.7
calculated by GSFC and SAT score of
1200 (CR & M) or ACT 26 on a single
test administration.
Senior Calendar & Dates
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Georgia High School Graduation Tests:
September 24th, Writing
February 25, 2015 Retest Writing
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UGA/Ga. Tech Admissions Program: Tues. August 26th 6pm Lakeview Academy
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Probe Fair: Thursday, October 14, 2014 6-8pm @ Gainesville Civic Center
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Josten & Senior College Visit Day (GSC & Lanier Tech): Wednesday, October 15th
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Apply to College Day: Friday, November 14, 2014
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Financial Aid Parent Night— Monday, Jan. 12th 6-7:30pm
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EHHS Baccalaureate- May TBA 2015 6:00pm @ Air Line Baptist Church
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Graduation- May TBA 2015 at 8pm @ Free Chapel
EHHS College & Technical
Admission Procedures
Obtain application via internet or counseling office. Apply on-line Preferred.
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Visit-Visit-Visit
campuses and college websites & RSVP if required
for reservations!! Explore college options.
Have a GAcollege411.org account.
Understand admission factors.
Consult with your high school counselor
Complete application: Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Regular
Admissions
Be aware of Application Deadlines!
Request transcript and learn about SAT or ACT scores
Proof application prior to submission
Apply to more than one school!!
Eat a meal, see a dorm, visit your areas of interest
Formulate 5-10 unique questions to ask college representatives
Attend Probe Fair—October 14 Gainesville Civic Center 6-8pm
Steps to a Successful
Application
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Rigor- Challenging courses (Honors/Advanced Placement)
Academic Performance/Grades
Test Scores (SAT,ACT, AP): Become familiar with SAT/ACT
question types, format and directions!
Avoid Senioritis
Meet with Admission Counselors at the college
Essay: (Opportunity to shine, one small event not entire resume, sound sincere)
Recommendations- Junior or senior teacher
Extracurricular Activities/Interest
Explore College Options
What colleges are right for you?
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Size and diversity
Location
Academic programs
Campus life—athletics, activities and housing
Graduation and retention rates
Financial Aid/scholarship opportunities
Compare your options
Freshman Index Formula
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SAT
FI=(HSGPA core x 500) + CR + M
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ACT
FI=(HSGPA core x 500) +(Composite x
42) + 88
Georgia Apply to College Week
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EHHS was selected out of 150 applications to
participate.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Seniors will apply to a postsecondary
institution using their www.GAcollege411.org
account
Public, private and technical schools
Payment options/waivers
Volunteers needed
Financial Aid/Scholarships
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Find out about your HOPE status from
www.Gacollege411.org
Complete FAFSA form in January 1.
Adhere to college deadlines!!
Parent Night: January 12th 6pm
Scholarships: counseling office, online, PSAT,
colleges & universities.
Scholarship Scams
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Do not pay any monies toward finding
scholarships.
If you did not apply for it do not
fall for it!!
EHHS Counseling Department and the
Financial Office of a post-secondary
school can provide all necessary
information for free!
Senior Year Highlights
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Keep copies of all components to
application
Establish a line of communication with
each college in which you apply to.
Ask college admission representatives
questions about their institution—
Be patient. Processing applications
takes time
Key Factors to remember
College opportunities exist for everyone!
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Senior Year/Schedule---RIGOR
Be aware of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube: (Admissions are
reviewing)
EHHS Website
Senior Appointments
Senior Athletes: NCAA Eligibility Center and NAIA Schools
Postsecondary visitations
Final Transcripts
Resources/Websites
www.GAcollege411.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.act.org
www.fastweb.com
www.gsfc.org
www.collegeanswers.com
www.finaid.org
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.hallco.org/ehhs
www.questbridge.org
Thanks for your attendance!
Leigh Cumiskey
Go Vikings!!
Class of 2014