2. Welcome, Class of 2017!

3. Counseling Department Mr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair Students with last names beginning with SU - Z + All ELL students Students with last names beginning with SU - Z + All ELL students Mrs. Ashley Kozee, School Counselor Students with last names A - DEC Students with last names A - DEC Mr. Kelly Bond, School Counselor Students with last names DEE - JOI Students with last names DEE - JOI Mrs. Kyleigh Swanburg, School Counselor Students with the last names JOJ - OL Students with the last names JOJ - OL Ms. Grace Savage, School Counselor Students with last names OM - ST Students with last names OM - ST Mr. Michel Satterfield, Assistant Principal Mrs. Amy Gamez, School Social Worker Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar Mrs. Linda Alexander, Counseling Secretary

4. Getting Started Take the Plunge......it's your future so get involved!! Junior Year – 1. Maintain Grades – Work Hard 2. Prepare for and take the ACT/ SAT 2. Prepare for and take the ACT/ SAT 3. Develop a list of colleges that you may want to attend. 3. Develop a list of colleges that you may want to attend.

5. Types of Schools Two Year Colleges – Associate Degree Two Year Colleges – Associate Degree Four Year Colleges and Universities – Bachelors Degree – Includes Public, Private and Service Academies Four Year Colleges and Universities – Bachelors Degree – Includes Public, Private and Service Academies Technical Colleges – Associate or Certificate Technical Colleges – Associate or Certificate Specialty Schools – Certificate or Certification – Culinary Arts, Cosmetology Specialty Schools – Certificate or Certification – Culinary Arts, Cosmetology

6. Type of school – 2 year, 4 year or Technical *Geographical Location Type of school – 2 year, 4 year or Technical *Geographical Location Public or Private *Size *Living Facilities *Co$t Public or Private *Size *Living Facilities *Co$t Away or Stay Home - *Majors offered - *Clubs/Sports/Activities Away or Stay Home - *Majors offered - *Clubs/Sports/Activities Compile a list of schools that you may be interested in attending Visit school websites Visit school websites Set up visits to schools that you are serious about applying to Set up visits to schools that you are serious about applying to Be aware of admissions requirements and begin to narrow your choices Be aware of admissions requirements and begin to narrow your choices Never put all of your eggs in one basket. Plan on applying to a small group of schools that you would like to attend Never put all of your eggs in one basket. Plan on applying to a small group of schools that you would like to attend Researching and Selecting a College

7. College Search Engines

8. The best way to get to know more about a school and get a “feel” for the campus, is to schedule a college visit. The best way to get to know more about a school and get a “feel” for the campus, is to schedule a college visit. FCHS Juniors and Seniors are permitted to take 4 days to visit colleges. FCHS Juniors and Seniors are permitted to take 4 days to visit colleges. When visiting a college, it is recommended that you contact the admissions office and arrange to attend the information session and take a student guided campus tour. When visiting a college, it is recommended that you contact the admissions office and arrange to attend the information session and take a student guided campus tour. You need to ask questions while on your visit! You need to ask questions while on your visit! Meet with College Reps visiting Forsyth Central Meet with College Reps visiting Forsyth Central College Visitations

9. SAT Dates DateTestRegistration DeadlineLate Registration Deadline 11/07/2015SAT and Subject Tests10/09/201510/23/2015 12/05/2015SAT and Subject Tests11/05/201511/20/2015 01/23/2016SAT and Subject Tests12/28/201501/08/2016 03/05/2016SAT Only02/05/201602/19/2016 05/07/2016SAT and Subject Tests04/08/201604/22/2016 06/04/2016SAT and Subject Tests05/05/201605/20/2016 https://sat.collegeboard.org/home

10. 2015-16 ACT Dates DateRegistration DeadlineLate Registration Deadline 10/24/201509/18/201510/02/2015 12/12/201511/06/201511/20/2015 02/06/201601/08/201601/15/2016 04/09/201603/04/201603/18/2016 06/11/201605/06/201605/20/2016 http://www.actstudent.org/regist/

11. HOPE and ZELL Miller HOPE 3.0 Core GPA as calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission and 4 classes of HOPE rigor ZELL Students must graduate with a 3.7 HOPE GPA as calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission and also have a 1200 (math+critical reading) SAT or 26 on the ACT along with 4 classes of HOPE Rigor Visit www.gacollege411.org for complete scholarship details. www.gacollege411.org

12. A Word About Junior Conferences Who should attend? Who should attend? Where is the meeting? Where is the meeting? What material will be covered? What material will be covered? Why is it important? Why is it important? Okay, I am ready for my junior meeting. How do I arrange for it? Okay, I am ready for my junior meeting. How do I arrange for it? Is it mandatory?? Is it mandatory??

13. Visit the counseling web page often Visit the counseling web page often http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1935 http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1935http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1935 Plan during your junior year. The time to apply to college will be upon you soon. Plan during your junior year. The time to apply to college will be upon you soon. Make an appointment to see your counselor with any questions (JUNIOR Conference). Make an appointment to see your counselor with any questions (JUNIOR Conference). Involve your counselor in your college search and application process. Involve your counselor in your college search and application process. Finally – DON'T PANIC !!!!! Finally – DON'T PANIC !!!!! Things to Remember

14. FCHS Counseling on Social Media Follow us on Twitter! @FCHS_Counseling

15. SOCIAL MEDIA Good or Bad?