1. Fall Classroom Advisement
Class of 2020
Fall Classroom Advisement

2. What classes should I be taking this year?
American Literature
Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
U S History (and possibly Econ)
Physical Science or Physics
Foreign Language (if you plan on attending a 4 year college or university)
CTAE (many of you will be completing your pathway)
Elective(s)

3. What state exams will I be taking this year?
EOC for American Lit
EOC for U S History
EOC for Econ
EOC for Physical Science
EOPA for CTAE Pathways

4. Time to get ready to apply to college
Considerations

5. Grade Point Average
Your grade point average is calculated and updated when you complete a class (Semester/End of Year).
GPA is impacted by AP and Dual Enrollment classes.
Weighted GPA determines Honor Graduates, Val/Sal; grades in AP and Dual Enrollment classes raise the value of a grade.
Regular classes: 0-4 GPA scale (A=4.0), AP/DE classes: 0-5 scale (A=5.0)
HOPE GPA is based on ALL of the ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language classes that you complete.
Preliminary HOPE eligibility is determined at the end of the first semester of your Senior year.
Final HOPE eligibility is determined at the end of your Senior year.

6. When should I be taking SAT or ACT?
Generally speaking, Juniors are encouraged to wait until Spring of their Junior year
The math that you will need to understand for the math portion of the test is taught August-February
You certainly can take the test any time that you want, but I would rather you take the test when you are prepared with all the tools that you will need to do well on the test

7. Which test?
SAT is, generally, a better measure for students whose strengths are Math and Science
ACT is, generally, a better measure for students whose strengths are ELA and Social Science
If you are unsure of which is best you could take both and see which is a better fit.
Fees:
SAT $47.50
ACT $46.00
Fee waivers are available for students who meet certain requirements, you are allowed 2 fee waivers (If you qualify, they apply to both tests)

8. Preparing for the SAT or ACT
Set up your Khan Academy Account
You will take some diagnostic tests that will determine your strengths and weaknesses
Your tutoring will be tailored to your needs
A schedule will be set up based on when you plan to take the test, AVOID CRAMMING!

9. Khan Academy Tutoring
Although the tutoring is specifically targeting the SAT it could apply to the ACT in terms of the general knowledge that you will need for both tests.

10. Khan Academy Tutoring

11. Where do I register for the SAT or ACT?
SAT:
ACT:

12. Scholarship Search
Where to look

15. TUN

20. Scholly App The App is free There is a free section
For more personalized search there is a monthly fee. If you choses this option you will pay for it.

21. Other scholarship resources
Churches
Civic Organizations
Pinterest
Colleges you have applied to
If you are a recognized member of a Native American Nation many have scholarships
Employers
Parent’s employer

22. From my Pinterest:

23. Selecting a College

24. Georgia Futures www.gafutures.org/college-planning/

25. Georgia Futures :
This year as Juniors you will have to save 3 Post-Secondary institutions to your Georgia Futures account.
Login to your account through your Infinite Campus to save the institutions you are interested in attending.
I will be returning to your class at least one time to work in the computer lab to complete this task before the end of this school year.

28. Reminders
Participation in athletics, school clubs, and other organizations
Community Service hours
Dual Enrollment opportunities
Taking AP classes
Begin to narrow down your college/university/military choices
If you have not done so set up a “Professional ”
Suggestion:
This is ONLY used for college applications, scholarship appliations, and job applications

29. Questions?