GHS Senior Information
September, 2007
Volume
1
The Guidance Department at
Students are assigned to counselors
alphabetically:
A-C Melissa
Kashy mkashy@ycsd.york.va.us
D-Ke
Ki-Ri Quesaun
Wigfall qwigfall@ycsd.york.va.us
Ro-Z Joseph
Erfe jerfe@ ycsd.york.va.us
Testing: SAT I, SAT II, ACT
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- To
register online for the SAT test go to collegeboard.com
- To
register online for the ACT test go to actstudent.org
Graduation Requirements: In order to
graduate, a student must complete the course requirements for one of three
diplomas offered in York County Schools. Each counselor will meet individually
with their seniors early on in the fall to make sure that students are
registered for the correct courses, discuss post secondary plans and help make
this important year go well.
Post-Secondary Plans: 4-year college,
2-year college, apprenticeship, military, vocational/technical training, or
work. At this point, you should have a good idea of which way you are headed.
Transcript
Requests: When an official transcript is required for college
admission or scholarships, a “Transcript Request” form is to be picked up in
the guidance office, completed, and returned to Mrs. Adams, the Guidance
Secretary with a stamped envelope addressed to the college you are applying to.
Many college applications have a section
or page that is to be completed by the high school guidance counselor. This
must be submitted with the transcript request form! Please do not wait until
the last minute to submit your request. The Guidance Office has 5 working days
after the request is received to prepare and mail the necessary documents which
include test scores, counselor’s recommendation if requested by the college,
and an official copy of the student’s transcript.
College
Representative Visits: Many college admission officers schedule visits to
meet with GHS students who might be interested in attending their college. This
schedule is kept in a notebook in the Guidance Office. If there is a college
you are interested in, sign up in guidance and you will receive a pass on the
day of the visit.
To Do’s For Seniors:
- Conference and credit check with counselor
- Complete a student activity card
- Register for appropriate tests
- Begin application process for college, vocational
and or technical training
- Maintain good study habits and grades throughout
your senior year, as post-secondary institutions and employers look at
final transcripts.
- NCAA form if applicable:www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Senior Planning Guide:
September
*Make sure you have all applications
required for college admissions, financial aid and scholarships. Many college
applications can be filled out online. A few colleges require that the
application be submitted electronically. Follow the electronic application
instructions carefully. Remember to print out any page or pages that are to be
completed by your counselor and submit them to the guidance office along with
your Transcript Request Form! Many in-state college applications are available
in the GHS Guidance Office.
*It is your responsibility to know
application deadlines! They may vary from college to college and it is
essential to meet them!
*Register for the fall SAT, and/or ACT,
and SAT II if requested by the college(s) you are applying to.
*If the college/colleges you are
applying to require recommendations, ask the appropriate people to write on
your behalf. Do not wait until the last minute for this!
*Check in Guidance for college
representatives visiting GHS. Sign up to meet with them.
October
*If applying for early action or early
decision, send in your application now.
*Meet with your guidance counselor to
make sure that you have both the standard and verified credits needed for your
diploma type.
* Attend the College Fair at the
*Take the SAT I or SAT II if applicable.
November
*Keep up your grades.
* Continue to work on your college
applications. Make copies of everything you mail.
* Take the SAT I or SAT II if
appropriate.
* Sign up in guidance to meet with
college admissions representatives.
December
*If you applied for early decision you
should have an answer by now.
* Complete scholarship applications. You
may be eligible for more that you think, so apply for as many as you can! Guess
who gets scholarships…Those who apply!!!
* Complete and mail all college
applications before you leave for winter break.
January
*Attend the Financial Aid Program in
January. Date to be announced.
*Complete your Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at: www.FAFSA.ed.gov after
*Be aware of college deadlines for
applications, scholarships and financial aid!
*Don’t get SENIORITIS. Grades still do
count!
February
*You will receive your Student Aid
Reports electronically within 5 days after your file the electronic FAFSA.
Review to make sure they are correct. If you have problems with the financial
aid process call: 800-433-3243, the
April
*Watch your mail for college notification.
Review the offers and financial aid packages for comparison.
*If you are positive about which college
you will attend, notify the colleges whose offer you are declining.
May
*Decide on the one college you will be
attending and send in your tuition deposit by May 1st.
*Be Proud!!!
*Take AP exams if applicable and request
that your AP scores be sent to the college you will attend.
June
*Request that your high school send your
final transcript to the college you will attend. Notify the college of any
private scholarships or grants you will be receiving.
*Congratulations! You have made it
through high school. Enjoy graduation and look forward to your post secondary
plans!
All high school
athletes wishing to compete in college must register with the NCAA Initial
Eligibility Clearinghouse at www.ncaa.org. The Student Release Form (SRF) is
critical. By filling it out completely and signing it, you are authorizing
BRAGGING RIGHTS
Please share the news!! When you receive
a letter of acceptance to a college, please bring the letter to the Guidance
Office and we will make a copy for our records. Also, we will post your name on
an ongoing list of,
“Look Who’s Going Where!”
It is a lot of fun to share this news
with your classmates.
Important Websites and Telephone
Numbers
www.bestcollegedeals.com
www.collegeboard.com
FAFSA on the web
www.fafsa.ed.gov
FASTWEB Scholarship Search
www.fastweb.com
Federal Student Aid Hotline
1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Scholarship Resource Network Express
www.srnexpress.com
Wired Scholar
www.wiredscholar.com
The
www.review.com
Pin number registration
www.pin.ed.gov
U.S. News & World Report College
Ratings
www.usnews.com
College Fair
When:
Where:
There is nothing wrong with applying to
several long shot schools! However, make sure you pick a few sure shots as
well!!!
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Profile of 2005 First-Time Freshmen of 20 |
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School Name |
High School GPA |
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SAT: Math/Verbal |
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Average |
75% |
25% |
Average |
75% |
25% |
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3.3 |
3.6 |
3 |
1140 |
1180 |
1040 |
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3.97 |
4.25 |
3.75 |
1340 |
1410 |
1255 |
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3.17 |
3.43 |
2.95 |
1060 |
1150 |
980 |
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3 |
3.5 |
2.6 |
1020 |
1090 |
920 |
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3.59 |
3.77 |
3.33 |
1170 |
1240 |
1090 |
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3.2 |
3.5 |
2.9 |
1080 |
1140 |
1000 |
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3.02 |
3.5 |
2.8 |
1040 |
1120 |
882 |
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2.3 |
3.14 |
2.29 |
800 |
952 |
767 |
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3.09 |
3.43 |
2.8 |
1020 |
1110 |
930 |
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3 |
3.27 |
2.75 |
990 |
1070 |
900 |
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3.08 |
3.44 |
2.76 |
1090 |
1162 |
1020 |
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3.22 |
3.65 |
2.78 |
1110 |
1200 |
1000 |
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3.7 |
3.85 |
3.45 |
1220 |
1290 |
1150 |
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4.01 |
3.49 |
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1350 |
1240 |
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