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Seniors 2015
What are colleges looking for?
 GPA (academic core)
 Average in English, Math, Science, Social
Studies, and World Language on a 4.0 scale
 A = 4.0
C = 2.0
B = 3.0
F = 0.0
 Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level)
 Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)
 Class Rank
 Extracurricular Activities
 College Application Essays
 Letters of Recommendations
 Resumes
 Interviews
 Portfolios
Grade Point Average
(GPA)
High School GPA is calculated by the
postsecondary
institution not the high school
(Fulton County does not calculate)
 Contact college to find how they calculate
 Most use this scale:
 A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, F = 0.0
 Most only consider academic courses (Language Arts, Math, Science,
Social Studies, World Language)
 To calculate, take your academic classes and assign a 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, or 0.0 for
each course. Add them together and divide by the total number of
academic courses (estimated GPA)
 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 (if so, take off the 7 points before assigning the 4.0, 3.0,
2.0, or 0.0)
Numeric Average
 Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding up
all grades in classes and dividing by the total number of
classes taken
 100 point scale i.e. 87.963 out of 100
 All grades included in this calculation – failed grades,
summer grades, online grades…
 Fulton County adds 7 points to the final passing grade for
each Honors, AP, and college course taken; shown on
transcript
College Entrance Exams
SAT
 Upcoming Test Dates
ACT
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 October 11 (register by Sept 12)
 November 8 (register by Oct 9)
 December 6 (register by Nov 6)
 January 24 (register by Dec 29)
www.collegeboard.com
 Milton CEEB Code: 110060
 Score: 600 – 2400
 Penalty for wrong answer:
 Yes
 Structure of test:
 Critical Reading
 Math (Algebra I, Algebra II and
Geometry)
 Writing
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Upcoming Test Dates
• September 13 (register by Aug 8)
• October 25 (register by Sept 19)
• December 13 (register by Nov 7)
• February 7 (register by Jan 9)
www.act.org
Milton’s CEEB Code: 110060
Score: 1 - 36
Penalty for wrong answer:
• No
Structure of test:
• English
• Math (through trigonometry)
• Reading
• Science Reasoning
• Writing (Optional/encouraged)
Determining Your Schools
 University of Georgia
 Middle 50%: 3.8-4.0 (core only)
 Middle 50% SAT: 1800-2060
 Middle 50% ACT: 28-32
 Number of AP courses: 4-8
 Georgia College
 Middle 50%: 3.26-3.75 (core
only)
 Middle 50% SAT:1580-1840
 Middle 50% ACT: 23-27
 Back-Up
 Target
 Reach
(1-2 schools in each category)
College Application Process
Step 1 – Research colleges for academic, financial and personality fit.
Step 2 - Complete application to the colleges of your choice and locate their
admission checklist. Note any deadlines imposed by the college, and plan ahead by two to
four weeks (Step 2-4).
Step 3 – Contact the testing agency and order your SAT/ACT scores sent to the
colleges. This can take six weeks. SAT: www.collegeboard.com or (866) 756-7346;
ACT: www.act.org or (800) 525-6926.
Step 4 – Request teacher recommendations (if asked for by the college) at least
two weeks ahead of deadlines. Each recommendation should be in a sealed envelope with
the teacher's name signed on the back flap.
Step 5 – Complete the electronic Transcript Request form. Provide at least
two weeks before the college deadline date. For counselor recommendations, upload a
Senior Profile to your first request. Also, upload the college’s counselor evaluation form (if
required by college).You will receive email notification when your request has been
processed.
How To Request A
Transcript
Go to http://miltonptsa.com/transcript/ to complete the electronic
Transcript Request form.
Step 1
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Complete a Student Profile. It must be submitted with your first transcript request.Your student profile only needs to be
submitted one time.
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Enter your student Id number to access the student profile form.
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You must save your Student Profile as a PDF with the file name: lastname_firstname.pdf (ex. smith_john.pdf).
Step 2
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Complete each question under Transcript Requests as it pertains to contact information and transcript requests.
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If your school requires a counselor evaluation form, please paste the URL in the box below the name of the college.
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After typing in the name of each college and other pertinent information, initial and click submit.
Step 3
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You must send an official request through Parchment by clicking on the Parchment icon. Log in to your account and follow
the instructions. You will receive an email from Parchment letting you know your request is complete. You will receive
two emails if your transcripts have been successfully requested.
Step 3: How To Request A
Transcript Through
Parchment
1. Create a Parchment.com account
2. Log into your Parchment.com account
3. Go to My Transcripts
4. Search for and select destination
5. Confirm destination and delivery
6. Submit payment if necessary
7. Request is confirmed
If you are over 18, you must request your own transcript. A
parent may not request a transcript for you.
Parchment Quick Link
www.parchment.com/studentkit
Common Application
 Submit your counselor's name and email address on the Common
Application. Must be completed before submitting a electronic
transcript request
 Complete the electronic transcript request form and a student profile
for the initial application
 After 1st semester grades are reported, the student must submit a
request for the Common Application Mid-Year report to be completed.
 New questions resulting in confusion:
 Is promotion within your educational system based upon standard leaving
exams given at the end of lower or secondary school by a state or national
leaving exam?
 Students answer: NO
 Number of Senior Secondary Exams taken?
 Students answer : NONE
 Curious to see if your school uses the Common Application? A full list of
schools can be found here:
https://www.commonapp.org/Login#!PublicPages/AllMembers
Colleges Visiting Milton
 Seniors are allowed 7 on campus college visits per school year.
 Students may sign up online through the Milton home page under
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the Students tab or sign up in person at the College and Career
Center office between the hours of 11am-2pm. CCC office hours
will begin Monday, September 25th.
Please sign up online for the visits at least 24 hours in advance–
Registration will officially end at 8:30 am the day before
a scheduled visit.
Permission forms will be picked up from the College and Career
Center the morning of the scheduled college visit between 7:45
am and 8:20 am.
Please read the college’s admission website prior to the visit so
that you will be well informed and ask appropriate questions.
Remember that the college reps that visit Milton are also the
persons reading your applications and making admissions
decisions about you.
Resources in Career Center
 Location: by the 3200 hall
 GCIS
 GA College 411
 College Visits
 Scholarship Information
 Career Information
College Fairs
 ATLANTA NORTH Fair – Tuesday, September 23rd
6:00 – 9:00 pm, North Point Mall
 GWINNETT NORTH Fair – Wednesday,
September 17th
6:00 – 8:30 pm, Gwinnett Center
www.gaprobe.org
Scholarships
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Fast Web- www.fastweb.com
www.atlantascholarships.com
GCIS
GA College 411
Career Center and Announcements at Milton
Financial Aid office at the specific college
Financial Aid Night- in January 2015
Georgia’s HOPE
Scholarship Program
Qualifications for the HOPE and Zell
Miller Scholarship Programs:
 Be a U.S. citizen and legal
resident of Georgia
 Be a graduate of an eligible
high school
 Maintain a minimum GPA in ALL
core- curriculum subjects, including
failing grades.
 Must have a valid Social Security
number on file at the high school.
HOPE Scholarship
 Graduate with a 3.0 and Maintain a 3.0 in College
 Will pay a % amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year- at an
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eligible postsecondary institution
Will pay a % amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year- at a
private institution (not to exceed $3500/year); the Tuition Equalization Grant ($700) is
available for FY 2012 at private institutions
Hope will not pay for remedial of developmental courses
If a student falls below a 3.0 GPA in college he/she may only regain HOPE one time
Beginning with the class of 2015 (students entering 9th grade in 2011-2012), an
additional rigor requirement has been added. Students must pass at least 2 courses from
a list of academically rigorous courses. (ex: AP in core subjects, advanced math,
advanced science, or advanced world language). This list will be provided by GSFC.
Zell Miller Scholar Program
Students must meet all of the
HOPE Scholarship
Requirements PLUS…
 Graduate with a 3.7 or higher GPA in
core subjects AND receive a score of
at least 1200 combined Math and
Critical Reading score on a single
administration of the SAT or an ACT
composite score of 26 OR…
 Graduate as the Valedictorian or
Salutatorian from an eligible high
school
 Maintain at least a 3.3 GPA in college
 Must submit the Zell Miller
Application
The Program’s payment
guidelines are as follows:
 Tuition fully paid for GA public
colleges and technical college
 $4000/yr for 15 hours for FY 2012
for GA private institutions
The GPA FOR HOPE
 The GPA for HOPE will be determined by averaging ALL core curriculum
coursework (English, Math, Science, Social Science, and World Language),
including failing grades on a 4.0 scale
 (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, F = 0).
 In addition, all weighted points are removed before the
calculation and a 0.50 weighting is added back in for AP courses only.
 Middle school courses are not included in the HOPE calculation.
 Please note: A 2.99 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE.
 All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
HOPE Scholarship
 Males must register with the
Selective Service no later than 30 days before their 18th birthday. HOPE
eligibility will be delayed until this requirement is met. Log on to
www.sss.gov
 Apply for the HOPE:
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form in
January of senior year and
2. Completing the Georgia Student Financial Aid Application System (GSFAPPS www.GAcollege411.org) online.
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 Additional Information  Contact Georgia Student Finance Commission
(GSFC): 770-724-9000 or www.gsfc.org
HOPE Grant
 For students seeking a certificate or diploma from the Technical College System of
GA
 No GPA requirement upon entering the program
 Must maintain a 3.0 on all HOPE Grant coursework
 HOPE Grant will pay a % amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous
year.
***Students can use the chart online to determine exact
amount for percentage awards.
http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2011/hope_awa
rd_amounts.pdf.
College-Bound Student Athletes NCAA
Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
Are you planning on participating in intercollegiate
athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution?
 You must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
 To register, prospective student-athletes should access the registration materials by visiting
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their website at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent to NCAA Clearing House.
You must request a transcript to be sent to the NCAA clearing house by using the
electronic transcript (just as you would request a regular transcript). Do not request a
transcript from the website.
You are responsible for reviewing the NCAA requirements as they might differ from
graduation requirements; please review the website.
Please be aware that the NCAA Eligibility Center may not accept courses taken via
PLATO, Georgia Credit Recovery, or other online programs. If you need to make up a
class for credit recover, Fulton County Virtual Campus and Georgia Virtual Schools are
available options.
 The Milton Counseling Department is now on Twitter.
 Please follow us @MiltonCounselor for counseling
updates and college information.
For further questions…
Counselor
Student Caseload
 Mr. Robinson
(A-Das)
(Dat-Hil)
(Him-Me)
(Mi-Rob)
(Roc –Z)
Administrative
Counselor
 Mrs. Kim
 Mrs. Kinard
 Dr. Marsh
 Mrs. Peters
 Mrs. Johnson
THANK YOU!!