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Life After high school part II

Life After high school part II. The Technical College System of Georgia . The Technical College System of Georgia curriculum programs are standardized, based on business and industry requirements across the state.

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Life After high school part II

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  1. Life After high school part II

  2. The Technical College System of Georgia • The Technical College System of Georgia curriculum programs are standardized, based on business and industry requirements across the state. • Standards are designed to prepare students for careers in specific professions. The student learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. • Programs are available at the associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credits.

  3. Once in technical College Always in? • If you did not meet the requirements for a 4-year research institution, and decided to start your college at a technical or state school you can transfer to any 4-year institution after successfully completing 2 years in the technical college system. • Many colleges have a guaranteed transfer admission program for students who desire to transfer to several 4-year schools.

  4. How do you know Which college is right for you? • Ask yourself:1. What career(s) am I interested in? 2. What experience and/or additional education is required to work in this field? 3. Do I have the prerequisites I need to move in to this career from high school? How can I get there from here… • Determine your GPA/ College Entrance Exam Scores (SAT, ACT) • How do they compare to the colleges you are interested in? • What are the minimum requirements for admissions and do I meet them?

  5. Here are some fast facts you should know In-Demand Programs – Real Careers • Technical Colleges offer small classes, hands-on experiences and more instructor attention. • TCSG Graduates are filling the nations skill gap by filling jobs requiring 21st Century skills and knowledge (including healthcare, aerospace, biotechnology, agribusiness, energy, logistics and transportation) • TCSG Graduates can earn a Technical Certificate, Diploma, or even associates degrees • TCSG students are eligible for the HOPE grant (Diploma and Certificate programs) regardless of GPA (once enrolled must maintain a 2.0)

  6. Technical College system of georgia schools College System Name (and included colleges) • Chattahoochee Technical College • Chattahoochee Tech, N. Metro Tech, Appalachian Tech • Georgia Northwestern Tech College • Coosa Valley Tech, Northwestern Tech • Southeastern Tech College • Southeastern Tech, Swainsboro Tech • Southern Crescent Tech • Griffin Tech, Flint River Tech • West Georgia Technical College • West Georgia Tech, West Central Tech • Wiregrass Georgia Tech • Valdosta Tech, East Central Tech • Oconee Fall Line Tech • Sandersville Tech, Heart of Georgia Tech

  7. TCSG Admission Requirements • Must be at least 16 years of age • Must have a high school diploma or a GED from accredited school • Must take a placement test (COMPASS or ASSET) or present acceptable scores on SAT or ACT • Complete Application and submit transcripts and fee (Check deadlines specific to each school) • SAT scores (Range – varies by school) • 430 – 480 Critical Reading • 400 - 440 Math • ACT Scores (Range – varies by school) • 13-19 Reading • 12-19 Writing • 17-19 Math

  8. Technical Colleges on the rise

  9. TCSG Job Placement

  10. Beyond the technical College:State Universities & Colleges • State Colleges and Universities offer a smaller atmosphere with more attention but still provide the academic rigor and extensive programs of a larger university • You can continue into a graduate program in specific areas if you wish • Admissions deadlines vary by school so check admission dates (Some are rolling) • GPA – Many state universities use the Freshman Index • Total SAT score + (500 x High School Academic GPA)

  11. KSU Admissions • High School Classes • Math- 4 years • Science- 3 years • Social Studies- 3 years • English- 4 years • Foreign Lang- 2 years (same language) • Average GPA- • ACT- avg. 21 • Math- 19 • English- 20 • SAT 950 • Math 460 • Verbal 490

  12. Georgia State • Requirements • High School Core GPA   3.2 – 3.7 • SAT  (Verbal + Math only)  1030 – 1200 • ACT  (Composite)  22 – 27 • High School Classes • Math- 4 years • Science- 3 years • Social Studies- 3 years • English- 4 years • Foreign Lang- 2 years (same language)

  13. Valdosta • SAT • 430 Critical Reading • 400 Math • ACT • English- 17 • Math- 17 • GPA – Uses the Freshman Index • Total SAT score + (500 x High School Academic GPA)

  14. GA southern • SAT – 430 Critical Reading; 400 Math • ACT – 17 English; 17 Math • Requirements: • Mathematics: 4 units • English: 4 units • Science: 4 Units • Social Science: 3 units of social • Foreign Language: Two (2) units in the same foreign language

  15. Southern poly tech (SPSU) • An academic high school GPA of at least 2.5 • minimum scores of 500 on the SAT I Critical Reading and 500 on the SAT I Math • minimum scores of 21 ACT – English & 21 ACT – Math • Requirements: • Mathematics: 4 units • English: 4 units • Science: 4 Units • Social Science: 3 units of social • Foreign Language: Two (2) units in the same foreign language • **Merging with KSU

  16. University of North GA • SAT – 480 Critical Reading; 440 Math • ACT - English: 20, Math 18 • High School Classes • Math- 4 years • Science- 4 years • Social Studies- 3 years • English- 4 years • Foreign Lang- 2 years of same language

  17. West Georgia • 2009 Freshman Profile • GPA- 2.96 • SAT- 998 • Math- 495 • Verbal- 503 • High School Classes • Math- 4 years • Science- 4 years • Social Studies- 3 years • English- 4 years • Foreign Lang- 2 years (same language)

  18. GA Highlands • GPA Requirements • College Prep- 2.0 • Career Tech 2.2 • SAT/ACT not required unless applying to Nursing & Dental Hygiene • Possible Associate Degrees- Communication, Social Science, Criminal Justice, Biology, Business Admin, Medical • Career Programs- Nursing, Dental Hygiene & Human Services

  19. Reinhardt • Minimum GPA required- 2.0 • Must take either ACT or SAT • Personal Interview • High School Classes • Math- 4 years • Science- 3 years • Social Studies- 3 years • English- 4 years • Foreign Lang- preferred

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