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Applying to College

Going to College In-State?

 

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Create your Georgia Futures account today. 

Your HOPE GPA will be available there.

Students Applying to College Using Common App 

Any student who is applying to college(s) using the Common Application must match their Common Application with Naviance.  

Students can access Naviance through the Student Portal under Additional Resources.

For additional information or assistance with Naviance, please visit the Counseling Senior Information page or contact the Counseling Office.

Georgia Apply To College Month

Former Governor Nathan Deal proclaimed November Georgia Apply to College (GAC) Month. GSFC and other state education agencies will look to provide high school seniors with an opportunity to apply to college using GAfutures.org with a focus on providing assistance to first-generation students, minorities, and students from rural areas.

High schools throughout Georgia will host GAC events where their seniors not only have dedicated class time to apply to college, they have an opportunity to speak with representatives from post-secondary institutions about navigating the college application process. Visit College Goal Georgia for more information.

GSFC sponsors GAC, along with Communities in Schools of Georgia, Georgia Department of Education, the Georgia Independent College Association, the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the University System of Georgia.

The month of March is typically March Madness and Georgia colleges and universities provide in-state students with another opportunity to apply to colleges FREE. PHS March 2024 Apply To College Events.

 

March GA Apply To College Month

Seniors (Class of 2024) are encouraged to sign up to participate in this year's events.

Valdosta Unviersity

Georgia Gwinnett College

Kennesaw State University

Albany State University

University of North Georgia

Georgia State University & Perimeter

University System of Georgia Colleges and Universities

  Technical College System of Georgia Institutions

College Board Check Lists By Grade Level

Track your HOPE GPA (In-State Aid)

Keep track of your HOPE Scholarship GPA with the tools on this site: GaFutures HOPE GPA

All students are encouraged to create a GAFutures account to obtain tons of post-secondary resources. Use a personal email, not a district-issued one.

**Students will need their Social Security number to access their HOPE GPA.

 

Transitional Intellectual and Developmental Disability College Opportunities

Transitional planning for college can begin as early as possible during the student high school years.


With inclusive programs, referred to as Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE), students with I/DD can now realize their dream of continuing their studies in a university or college setting with their peers.

The Include College campaign wants to spread the word about the possibilities now open to students with I/DD in Georgia. Take a look at the following links to find out what parents need to know, firsthand stories from students and parents, and a roadmap to success at including college in your plans. Information about each school's program is offered below to help you understand your college options.

Beacon College & Landmark College

Beacon College in Leesburg, FL and Landmark College in Putney, VT are colleges specifically for students with learning differences.
 

Horizons School

The Horizons School in Birmingham, AL - Since 1991, The Horizons School has been preparing young adults with learning difficulties for an independent life. Our curriculum, with the community as our classroom, provides students with the skills to live and work independently. (from their website)
 

Foundation for Independent Living

The Foundation for Independent Living in Coconut Creek, FL - Founded in 1985 by a group of parents who wanted an integrated living environment for their children with learning disabilities, the Foundation continues to foster independence to this day. (from their website)

Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI)

The Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) in Atlanta, GA - they provide job services, family support, and other resources, including medical.

Roosevelt Warm Springs

Roosevelt Warm Springs in Warm Springs, GA - they are a part of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation department and provide job training.
 

Cave Spring Center

Cave Spring Center in Cave Spring, GA is a part of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation department and provides job training.
 

Next Level Transition Services

Vicki Casteel (owner) 1257 Commercial Drive, Suite A Conyers, GA in Olde Town. Email address: nxtlvltr@gmail.com
 

Have you considered an Honor College (Programs)?

What is Honor's College or Program? 
 

PrepScholar states that an" honors college is a program that exceptional high school students can apply to and enroll in while completing a traditional bachelor’s degree". 

Honors college is another on-campus school that forms part of the university’s educational system. Honor programs or Honor Colleges are essentially a Scholars academic extension of the academia campus experience.  

While every honors college is different, many honors colleges offer enrolled students perks. Here are some unique opportunities that you can find at honors colleges and programs across the nation: 

  • Courses with more rigorous and/or specialized curriculum that are exclusively open to honors college students

  • Smaller class sizes that can be conducted seminar-style, allowing students to interact more meaningfully

  • A smaller faculty-to-student ratio, giving students the opportunity to interact more frequently with professors and advisors

  • Housing and/or housing amenities that are reserved for honors students, giving honors students the opportunity to form a close-knit community

  • Priority registration, giving honors students a wider range of course options and the opportunity to curate a semester schedule that suits their needs

Having a high GPA and great test scores to qualify for admission will typcial afford students to qualify. Most honors programs have minimum score and GPA requirements that you must meet in order for your application to be considered. 

Example: UGA Morehead's Honor Program & Georgia State's Honor Program

UGA 

Average First-Year High School GPA 4.06
Average First-Year SAT 1517
Average First-Year ACT *34

Georgia State 

                                                                        3.91* HIGH SCHOOL GPA *WEIGHTED,

                                                                        CORE 1380 SAT (COMBINED)

                                                                        31 ACT (COMPOSITE)

Honors College vs. Honors Program 

Honors colleges function as discrete schools within the larger university system, and honors programs aren’t separated into individual colleges within the university. 

Lastly, there are SCHOLARSHIPS, stipends and study aboard opportunities offered to students that get accepted into Honor Colleges & Programs

PrepScholar Blog

 

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)

List of HBCUs These institutions are 2-year or 4-year programs, and either public or private. 

HBCUs are Historically Black Colleges that were created to support students of color & minority. HBCUs are a source of accomplishment and great pride for the African American community as well as the entire nation.

The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, defines an HBCU as: “…any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans, and that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary [of Education] to be a reliable authority as to the quality of training offered or is, according to such an agency or association, making reasonable progress toward accreditation.” HBCUs offer all students, regardless of race, an opportunity to develop their skills and talents. These institutions train young people who go on to serve domestically and internationally in the professions as entrepreneurs and in the public and private sectors. ED.gov/HBCU

The Black Common Application is available to students with a majority interested in applying to HBCU colleges & universities at a set one-time cost. 

 

Career Assessment

What career path will you take?

Career Assessment 

Career Clusters Activity

Students are also encouraged to sit for the ASVAB Exam Test, which is a Career Exploration Test that will assist them in finding out the career field they are stronger suited in.

This exam/test is used by the military but it DOES NOT REQUIRE enlisting in any military branch to sit to take the exam. 

 

Additional Resource Links

Fair Opportunity Project "We've created the highest-quality college application and financial aid guides and resource tools that we send to every public high school in America--for free. We're getting students from every background and zip code a fair opportunity."