Georgia Apply to College Week Ware County High School Class of 2009
What is it? All across the state of Georgia, Seniors will be applying to traditional colleges, universities, and technical colleges. On November 13, 2008, some of these post-secondary schools will waive their application fees for students applying online through GACollege411.
Why do I need MORE? Job market is competitive Degrees required in some careers Some jobs require highlyskilled workers
Are you planning to attend a postsecondary school? November 13, 2008 Online Applications Application fee waived Volunteers representatives from Georgia colleges and universities will be here.
What do colleges offer? University System of Georgia Certificates or 2-year associate s degree 4-year bachelor s degree Higher levels including master s or doctoral degrees
University System of Georgia Colleges and Universities Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Albany State University Armstrong Atlantic State University Atlanta Metropolitan College Augusta State University Bainbridge College Clayton State University College of Coastal Georgia Columbus State University Dalton State College Darton College East Georgia College Fort valley State University Gainesville State College Georgia College and State University Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Highlands College Georgia College and State University Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Highlands College Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Perimeter College Georgia Southern University Georgia Southwestern State University Georgia State University Gordon College Kennesaw State University Macon State College Medical College of Georgia Middle Georgia College North Georgia College and State University Savannah State University South Georgia College Southern Polytechnic State University University of Georgia University of West Georgia Valdosta State University Waycross College
Not interested in traditional college? Technical College System of Georgia Diplomas Technical certificates of credit Associate s degrees
Technical College System of Georgia Colleges Albany Technical College Altamaha Technical College Appalachian Technical College Athens Technical College Atlanta Technical College Augusta Technical College Central Georgia Technical College Chattahoochee Technical College Columbus Technical College Coosa Valley Technical College Dekalb Technical College East Georgia Technical College Flint Rier Technical College Griffin Technical College Gwinnett Technical College Heart of Georgia Technical College Lanier Technical College Middle Georgia Technical College Moultrie Technical College North Georgia Technical College North Metro Technical College Northwestern Technical College Ogeechee Technical College Okefenokee Technical College Sandersville Technical College Savannah Technical College South Georgia Technical College Southeastern Technical College Southwest Georgia Technical College Swainsboro Technical College Valdosta Technical College West Central Technical College West Georgia Technical College
What other schools are there? Independent Colleges and Universities Two-year degree programs Four-year bachelor s degrees Higher-level graduate or professional degrees.
Independent Colleges and Universities Agnes Scott College Andrew College Atlanta Christian College Berry College Brenau University Brewton-Parker College Clark Atlanta University Covenant College Emmanuel College Emory University Georgia Military College Grady Health System School of Radiology Tech* LaGrange College Life University* Mercer University Morehouse College* Morris Brown College* Oglethorpe University Oxford College of Emory University Paine College Piedmont College Reinhardt College Savannah College of Art and Design* Shorter College Spelman College* Thomas University Toccoa Falls College Truett-McConnell College Wesleyan College Young Harris College
Ready to Apply? Go to GACollege411.org Turn to page 8 in the handbook Create an account Username: first initial, middle initial, last name, 5-digit student ID (ex.- jmsmith12345) Password: 4-digit year of birth, 2-digit month, 2-digit day (Aug 17 1990 would be 19900817)
My Student Portfolio Turn to page 11 in your handbook Be very accurate and thorough as you set up your Student Portfolio This information will be sent to each college you apply to online
Which college is best for you? Turn to page 15 in your handbook Select colleges you are interested in and run a comparison On pages 23-24 fill out the table to rank the importance of distance, setting, etc. Use the worksheets on pages 25-28 to help narrow your search by costs and admission requirements
Completing the Application Turn to page 29 in the handbook Fill in the form Be very accurate Talk to your Homeroom Advisor if you have questions You must have this form completed by November 13, 2008 the day of our Free Application Event
Recap of Schools Who are Waiving the Application Fee ABAC Clayton State Coastal GA Columbus State Darton Savannah State South Georgia Southern Polytechnic Albany Tech Columbus Tech Heart of Georgia Tech Andrew College Brenau College LaGrange College Piedmont College Reinhardt College Toccoa Falls College
Are you applying to one of those? Fees waived on November 13, 2008 Be sure you have created your portfolio at GACollege411.org Bring your handbook with you You will submit your application online during homeroom
Not applying to one of those? You may apply online anytime You may apply using GACollege411.org You may use a debit or credit card to pay admission fees when using GACollege411
Things you will need High school transcripts SAT, ACT, AP, IB, or TOEFL scores Immunization forms Essays or personal statements (check individual schools) Letters of recommendation
More questions? See your homeroom Advisor Make an appointment with your academy counselor Talk to your parents Talk to students who are going to college Visit the college in person or online
Congratulations! You are on your way! Don t forget to fill out the FAFSA application if you will be needing financial aid.