Any student who meets the graduation requirements for high school graduation is automatically eligible for entrance into a 2-year or community college. The ACT test is also required for admission. English (4 Carnegie units) Math (4 Carnegie units) English I Algebra I English II Geometry English III Algebra II English IV One full credit above Algebra II Science (4 Carnegie units) History (4 Carnegie units) Biology I MS State & Local Gov’t Chemistry Geography Any 2 lab-based sciences World History US History US Government Economics Computer (.5 Carnegie unit) Fine Arts (1 Carnegie unit) Band, Art, Theatre, Choral Music or General Music Required Elective (2 Carnegie units) One Carnegie unit must be one of the following two: Advanced World Geography OR Foreign Language The other Carnegie unit must be one of the following: 2nd year language, Advanced World Geography, 5th year math, or 5th year lab based science Mississippi’s 8 public universities: Alcorn University Delta State University Jackson State University Mississippi State University Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi University for Women University of Mississippi University of Southern Mississippi _____Algebra _____Biology _____English II _____US History Name:______________________________________________ REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Whether the college is the right fit for you – Will you like the lifestyle of the particular campus? Will you fit in with fellow classmates? Does the campus have activities that match your interests? When to apply for college: For the eight public universities in the state of Mississippi: Most colleges in the state of Mississippi encourage you to apply for admissions as soon as possible. You can certainly apply for admission after the scholarship deadline but you may not be eligible for scholarships and you may not be assigned to your dorm of choice. For community colleges in Mississippi: Most Community Colleges will have a Spring enrollment day, please listen to the GHS announcements and watch your college’s website. There is really no need to register for community colleges until after Christmas of your Senior year. Specific Scholarship Deadlines: (Based on 2012 information. Make sure you refer to the college’s website for updated information) Mississippi State University - December 1 (don’t forget their on-line resume) University of Mississippi – March 1 University of Southern Mississippi – February 1 Jackson State University – February 15 Alcorn State University – TBA Delta State University – March 1 Mississippi Valley State – TBA Mississippi University for Women – April 1 STEP THREE – FINANCIAL AID The financial aid process can be tedious and stressful. We will do our best to describe in detail what it all means. Please, even if you feel as if you are not eligible for aid, fill out the FAFSA! You never know! You will not be eligible for anything if you don’t fill it out. Financial Aid is not only based on income but amount of college tuition as well.
Scouting Program *Note any leadership positions held. Churches and Community Services Activities Member of “Church” (name the church and how long a member) Youth Usher Board Youth Church Organization Employment Experience Work done with parents, relatives, friends of the family (lawn work, housekeeping, etc.) Work done with businesses (usually paid work but could be volunteer) Volunteer work (usually not paid work) (*Include description of your duties and responsibilities for each position held) References: Available upon request OR Give three people’s names, addresses, telephone numbers and email address that will write recommendations for the student. Senior Year Information in Review Copies of scholarships: Copies of all current scholarships may be picked up in the Counselor’s office at any time. Resume: You should already have developed a resume for yourself. If you have not, please see your counselor immediately for a sample so that you can get started. Be sure to update it frequently. College Visits: All Seniors will be allowed two college visits per year. A copy of the “College Visitation Policy” can be picked up in the Counselor’s office. You must turn in your request for a college visit to your counselor, seven days prior to your visit. ACT: Be sure you have taken the ACT by now. The more times you take it, the better! There will be various ACT workshops throughout the year. These will all be on the announcements and will also be posted on ghsmavs.com. Counselors: Be sure to utilize your counselor! They have a wealth of information and will be glad to help you in any way! The GHS Counseling Office has an “Open Door” policy and is always there for you. Senior Newletters: You will receive a copy of the Senior Newsletter the first of every month. The newsletters contain extremely important information for you. PLEASE pay close attention to them! If you do not receive a copy, stop by the Counselor’s office and pick up another copy. Letters of Recommendation: Many colleges and scholarships will require a letter of recommendation. Be sure to ask someone who will be able to write a sincere recommendation for you. Be sure to give them the information in a timely manner; you don’t want them rushed! Be polite and give them a stamped, addressed envelope for them to return the recommendation in. Also, it is very helpful for you to include a copy of your