1. PEBBLEBROOK H.S. SENIOR CLASS MEETING CLASS OF 2014

2. REQUIRED CREDITS 23 TOTAL English – 4 credits (including 9 th & American Lit) Mathematics – 4 credits (including Math 1 & 2) Science – 4 credits (including Biology, Physics & Chemistry/Environmental Science) Social Studies – 3 credits (including World, US & Econ/Govt) Health/Personal Fitness 7 Electives (including at least 3 Career Tech or Arts) + 2 of same foreign language for 4-year college admission

3. GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TEST You must pass All 5 Sections of the Georgia High School Graduation Test to earn a diploma. Minimum Passing Scores: Writing: 200 Language Arts: 200 Mathematics:200 Science: 200 Social Studies:200

4. GRADUATION You must pass ALL COURSES AND TESTS required for graduation in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. NO EXCEPTIONS.

5. WHAT CAN I DO AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Job Right Out of High School Military Certificate Program (Tech School) 2-Year Associate’s Degree (Tech or Community College) 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree (University) Professional Degree (Graduate School)

6. COLLEGE IS FOR EVERYONE!

7. WHAT DO I NEED FOR COLLEGE? 1.Take Admission Tests 2.Research Colleges 3.Complete Applications 4.Apply for Financial Aid 5.Decide Where You Are Going 6.Graduate from High School

8. Take Them Both! FREE & REDUCED LUNCH gets 2 free ACT & SAT tests Normal Cost – ACT $35/$50 and SAT $50 Register at collegeboard.org or actstudent.org or come to the CCC Scores Must be Sent Through the SAT & ACT Websites

9. NEXT SAT – November 2 nd (deadline is October 3 rd ) NEXT ACT– OCTOBER 26 th (deadline is September27th)

10. OTHER TESTS ASVAB Used for Military Placement & Eligibility Also a Good Career Test Take This at Pebblebrook in Fall or Spring COMPASS Used by 2-Year and Tech Schools Take This at the School You are Applying To

11. COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Check Requirements Before Applying Application Fee Waivers Require a Special Process Regular Applications Are Online Don’t Miss Deadlines & Apply Early!

12. COLLEGE FAIRS & VISITS Pebblebrook College Fair -- OCTOBER 17 TH P.A. College Fair -- OCTOBER 1 ST Apply to College Day -- NOVEMBER 14 th **You may also get 2 excused absences for college visits**

13. FINANCIAL AID HOPE Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Grants Loans Work Study Private Scholarships Individual College Scholarships

14. HOPE Must have 3.0 or higher in core academic classes Only AP are weighted 0.5 Pebblebrook sends your final transcript Pays about 80 – 100% of tuition Must keep your grades up to stay eligible

15. FAFSA Free Application Up to $5,000 per year in Pell Grants Low interest rate loans Sent to colleges of your choice to determine award amounts Can’t apply until January 1 st Must have parent/guardian tax info

16. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship Websites Colleges May Offer You Money Apply Apply Apply! …and then consider loans =(

17. THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER OPEN BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL & DURING LUNCH ACROSS FROM THE MEDIA CENTER