Graduation Requirements
4 units of Language Arts 4 units of Math 3 units of Social Studies
World History, US History, Political Systems/Economics 4 units of Science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, student chooses 4th 3 units of fine arts, business electives or foreign
language* 4 general elective units .5 unit of Intro. to Lifetime Fitness .5 unit of Health
*2 units of the same language is required for admission to most
4-yr colleges
What Seniors need to know and do before graduation…
Complete Senior Application for Graduation with your counselor Copy will be mailed home to parents in November
Complete a College Recommendation Profile sheet for your counselor May not be necessary depending on your
college(s) of choice but is also used for scholarship recommendations
Be sure your Social Security # is on file in the Counseling office; this is how the state determines your HOPE Scholarship eligibility Failure to submit this info will delay HOPE
processing
Post Secondary Opportunities
4 Year College or UniversityBachelor’s degreeUGA, Georgia State
2 year CollegeAssociate degreeEast Georgia College, Georgia Perimeter
Technical CollegeAssociate degreeDiploma programsCertificateGwinnett Tech, Columbus Tech
Post Secondary, continued
United States Armed Forces Air Force Army Coast Guard Marines Navy Service Academies
West Point, Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Citadel
Workforce Full time job Apprenticeships Specialized Training
PRHS Graduates' Post Secondary Plans
Class of 2015 Stats
80%
10%
3%
7%
Four Year
Two year
Military
Work force
To choose the wrong college, place
all of your emphasis on:• The school with the “best”
athletics• Where your mom and dad
attended college• Where your friends are applying• The school with the most parties• The school with the cutest
guys/girls
Choosing a College
To choose the best fit FOR YOU, consider:
OAdmission Requirements: GPA, SAT, rigor of curriculum, etc.
OCost: Tuition, Room & Board, Personal
Spending
OSize Enrollment, Class Size, Campus Size
OLocation: Setting, Distance from Home
OAcademics: Majors, Programs, Services
Choosing a College, Continued
Preparing for College Compare Collegesgacollege411.org princetonreview.com
bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Attend PRHS College Fair-immediately after presentation50 + representatives from all over the nation
Probe College Fair: Wednesday, September 2nd Gwinnett Center- 6:00-8:30pm100+ representatives from all over the nationPre-Register at gotocollegefairs.com
Visit colleges of interest
Attend college visits at PRHS
Virtual Campus Tourswww.ecampustours.comwww.collegeweeklive.com
Narrow list of schools to 3-5
College Entrance Exams
SAT
ACT*A score from either the SAT or ACT is commonly required by 4 year
colleges
SAT II Subject tests Required by some colleges and majors
COMPASS College placement exam most commonly used by 2 year colleges
ASVAB Military entrance exam
AP ExamsOptional; could potentially earn college credit
2015-16 Test Dates https://collegeboard.org
PRHS School CODE: 112866
SAT
TEST DATE REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE
LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
October 3rd September 3rd September 22nd
November 7th October 9th October 27th
December 5th November 5th November 23rd
January 23, 2016
December 28, 2015
January 12, 2016
REDESIGNED EXAM BEGINSMarch 5th February 5th February 23rd
May 7th April 8th April 26th
June 4th May 5th May 25th
College Admissions Process
Electronic application preferred by most colleges Georgia colleges-create an account at
www.gacollege411.org ADHERE TO DEADLINES
Submit most recent transcript Online via gacollege411- free (in-state colleges only) Paper copy from counseling- $5 per copy. 24-48 hr
processing time; student must pick up and mail to college
Non-gacollege411 electronic transcripts are a one time fee of $5
Final transcripts are not sent electroncially
Be sure you have completed everything on the admissions checklist Incomplete applications are not viewed by colleges Application fees/fee waivers MUST be submitted
Only submit those items that the college is requesting
Common Names Used During Admissions Process
O Early Decision (ED) Students who apply under early decision make a commitment to enroll at the college if
admitted and offered a satisfactory financial aid package (binding). Application deadlines are usually in October or November with a mid-to-late-December notification date.
O Early Action (EA) (also referred to as Priority Application) EA is a nonbinding program in which a student can receive an early admission decision from
several colleges, but is not required to accept an admission offer before May 1. Application deadlines are usually in October or November with a mid-to-late-December notification date.
O Regular Admission (Regular Application or Regular Decision) Regular Application students have additional months of time to complete and submit their
applications and they have no restrictions on the number schools they can apply to.
O Rolling Admission Colleges with this type of admission procedure consider each student's application as soon
as all the required credentials have been received (e.g., high school record, test scores). The college usually notifies applicants of its decision within two weeks.
O Deferred Admission Students applying under the early application process are “deferred” from being an early
applicant and are “pushed” back to be part of the regular admission pool of applicants.
O Open Admission This refers to a policy in which colleges accept any high school graduate, regardless of
grades, until all spaces are filled. Many technical colleges have an open admission policy.
Letters of Recommendation
O Submit Counselor Recommendation Form to your counselor with all necessary college forms if required. Available on counseling webpage and in the counseling office. Not every college requires a letter of recommendationSubmit any college information form needing your counselor to complete
O Letters of recommendations have a firm 2 week turn around, so please PLAN AHEAD!There are nearly 800 seniors at PRHS; 90% are college bound
HOPE Scholarship Opportunities
The Zell Miller Scholarship 3.7 Academic GPA with 1200 combined M/CR SAT or 26 ACT in a single
national test administration Meet 3 credit rigor requirement Covers full tuition at in-state public schools Must maintain a 3.3 GPA once enrolled in college
HOPE Scholarship www.gacollege411.org
3.0 Academic GPA Must meet 3 credit rigor requirement Covers roughly 90% tuition at in-state public schools Must maintain a 3.0 GPA once enrolled in college
HOPE Grant No specific high school GPA required Available for certain technical programs Must maintain a 2.0 GPA once enrolled in technical college
Final HOPE GPA calculations are done by the GSFC.More information on the HOPE Program is available at
GAcollege411.orgWE MUST HAVE SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS ON FILE
*requirements are subject to change
HOPE Scholarship Rigor Requirement
O Class of 2016:
OMust have 3 courses possessing academic rigor prior to graduation
OCourses include:O Chemistry & PhysicsO Pre-Calculus, Calculus or AP CalculusO Level 2 or higher in Spanish, French,
Chinese, German or Latin
O Don’t worry…….
***Students are required to take/pass these courses in order
to earn a GCPS diploma ***
Financial AidO PRHS Financial Aid Night:
Wednesday, December 3, 20156:30 p.m. PRHS Theater
O Free Application for Federal Student Aide (FAFSA)The FAFSA is the application most colleges use to determine eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational loans, and work-study programsFAFSA window opens January of each yearMust be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident to apply
O Zell/HOPE Scholarship (GAcollege411.org)Have SSN on file at local schoolComplete FAFSA or GSFAPPS
O College & University Scholarships
O Counseling Office Scholarship Listing
Information Updates Ridge Rundown
PRIDE
PRHS website – www.peachtreeridge.orgCounseling page
Ask a Counselor table during lunch on Tuesdays
PRHS Friday e-newsletter
*Graduation dates are typically announced at the School Board meeting in March*
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