Class of 2015

Kell High School

Kell School Counselors

Students with last names:

A-G Stephen Chung

H-O Lauren Holland, Department Chair

P-Z Valerie Bullock

RTI Viola Lussier

Clerk Luz (Ananda) Pastrana

Firstname.lastname@cobbk12.org

Graduation Requirements

Requirements Credits (23 total required)

Language Arts 4 credits- must include 1 unit of 9th Lit &

1 unit of American Lit

Math 4 credits – CCGPS Coordinate Algebra,

CCGPS Analytic Geometry, CCGPS Advanced Algebra, 4th Math

Science 4 credits- Biology, Chemistry or

Environmental Science, Physics, 4th Science

Social Studies 3 credits- World History, US History,

Economics/Government

Health & Personal Fitness 1 credit (.5 credit each)

World Languages and/or

Fine Art and/or CTAE

3 At least from these categories

Electives 4 (any)

Students planning to enter or transfer into a four-year college/university must take a minimum of two units of the same World Language

Testing Requirements

All Students must pass the Georgia High School Writing Test.

Options after High School

Work

Trade school

Apprentice programs

Military

Technical colleges

Two-year colleges

Four-year colleges

What are Four-year Colleges looking

for?

4 math units, including a course beyond Advanced Algebra such as Pre-Calculus or Advanced Mathematical Decision Making, though more selective colleges will be looking for higher math (UGA, Georgia Tech)

At least two years of the same Foreign Language

GPA Requirements- See individual school

SAT / ACT Minimums- See individual school

California, South Carolina, Louisiana , Ole Miss and Tennessee schools – one unit Fine Arts

What are selective four-year colleges looking for?

Stronger GPA (average 3.8 for UGA & Tech) and test scores (average CR + M = 1270 for UGA, 1300 for Tech)

Rigor of courses taken (average 5-6 AP, mostly honors)

At least two or more years of same Foreign Language Math through at least Pre-Calculus or Accelerated Math III

How did you get involved in your community?

Did you get involved in high school, and did you demonstrate leadership in any of these activities?

Essays to show writing skill & character of applicant

Letters of Recommendations from counselor & teachers

College GPA calculations

Student should contact the college to find how it calculates GPA for their admissions

Most colleges only consider academic courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language)

Some colleges may give more or less additional quality points than Kell for Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment college courses

For example, UGA & Georgia Tech weight only AP classes with a .5; other GA colleges usually don’t weight at all; Alabama colleges take GPA as transcript reports; South Carolina weights honors & AP the same

Georgia’s HOPE

Scholarship Program Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen

resident of Georgia one year prior

HOPE Scholarship Qualifications:

3.0 High School CORE GPA

Covers partial tuition for GA colleges

To keep, student must maintain a 3.0 in college

Can regain 1 time only

Zell Miller Scholarship Qualifications:

3.7 high school CORE GPA

Covers full-tuition for GA public colleges

SAT CR + M = 1200 or ACT 26 Composite on one test sitting

To keep full scholarship, student must maintain a 3.3 in college.

Drop to regular HOPE as long as 3.0 is maintained

Can regain 1 time only

HOPE GPA

It IS NOT listed on your transcript

It is based on all your CORE course grades only

Honors coursework is NOT weighted

AP courses receive .5 extra quality points up to 4.0

Middle school credit is not included

You will get your tentative HOPE GPA in March

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HOPE Rigor Requirements Students who graduate from an eligible high school in Spring 2015 must pass two

courses from the following types of courses:

Advanced Math

Advanced Science

Advanced Placement (AP) in core subjects

International Baccalaureate (IB) in core subjects

Core subjects taken at a University System of Georgia (USG) Institution

Advanced Foreign Language

For a full listing of the courses that qualify, please visit: http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/Course_List.pdf

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NCAA Eligibility

You should register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (www.NCAAclearinghouse.net) at the end of your junior year.

The registration fee is $60.00.

NCAA will ONLY accept online registration.

You will need to send an initial and a final transcript to NCAA.

The College Application Process

Take the SAT & ACT Create a list of 5 colleges and research cost of

attendance and scholarships

Visit colleges during breaks/take virtual tours/attend college LASSO

Create a resume

Include academic info., honors & awards, Extracurricular/volunteer activities, work/volunteer experience

Request Recommendations

Complete Counselor Recommendation Form

Apply Online

Request Transcript

Standardized Testing

The SAT

• 3 Sections

- Math (70 minutes)

- Critical Reading (70 minutes)

- Writing (60 minutes)

• Multiple choice, short-answer, & essay

• 2400 possible points

• Points deducted for incorrect answers

• Sign up at collegeboard.com

Standardized Testing

The ACT

• 5 Sections

– Math (60 minutes)

– English (45 minutes)

– Reading (35 minutes)

– Science (35 minutes)

– Writing (30 minutes)

• Multiple choice

• No penalty for guessing

• Score ranges up to 36

• Sign up at ACTstudent.org

Standardized Testing

Fee Waivers - If your student is on free or

reduced lunch, he or she is eligible to receive 2 free SAT and 2 free ACT waivers per school year.

- Once your student tests on a SAT waiver, he or she is also able to receive 4 free college application waivers.

SAT ACT

Vocabulary Greater emphasis

Abstract Thinking Greater emphasis

Math Content Geometry; Algebra;

Adv Algebra Geometry; Algebra & Adv Alg; Trigonometry

Math Style More tricks -

unique language

Straightforward; Simple; More

academic

Reading Comprehension

Abstract & analogous thinking;

Interpretation; Vocabulary

Straightforward; More content based; What

did I read?; What happened?

Grammar Only in essay More focus on grammar

Science N/A Graph & table analysis

Speed Greater emphasis

Mental Endurance Greater emphasis

College Search

GACollege 411

Big Future (College Board)

Career Cruising

Academic Common Market

Cost of Attendance

2013-2014 Estimated Cost of Attendance *UGA: $22,064

*Georgia Tech: $23,384

*KSU: $6,808 (no housing); $15,088 (with housing)

*Georgia Highlands: $2,010.96 (no housing)

Scholarships

College Financial Aid Website

Kell Counseling Website (www.cobblearning.net/kellcounseling)

Fastweb.com

HOPE/Zell Miller

FAFSA

Employers- Corporate Scholarships

“Full Ride Scholarships”

Out of the millions of students enrolled in college, less than 20,000 across the country will receive the golden ticket of full ride scholarships.

The average NCAA scholarship is less than $11,000

Most “full rides” are merit based

HIGH GPA+HIGH SAT/ACT

Campus Visits

Every college campus is sunny and beautiful online. Visiting the actual campus gives you a better feel for what it really looks and feels like!

How to Schedule a Visit

Colleges will list visit times and dates generally under the undergraduate admissions website. Some colleges have prospective student day on the weekend and offer campus tours during the week.

Building a Resume

Look online for

samples

The Counseling office has

Student Profile

Forms

Counselor Recommendation and Transcript Request

Recommendations:

Complete a counselor recommendation form

Make the request 2 weeks prior to the due date

Transcripts:

Complete a transcript card in the counseling office

Cost is $2.00 per transcript, with the final transcript free

Announcements and Upcoming Events

Financial Aid Night

October 30th

6:30 pm in the theater

Seniors and parents meet with GSFC advisor

Apply to College Day

November 13th

All day in the media center

Each senior participates for 1 period during the day

Academic Signing Day

April 14th

6:30 pm in the theater

Senior celebration of academic excellence, signing ceremony for parents and friends

Visit our website: www.cobblearning.net/kellcounseling

Congratulations Class of 2015!