College Pathways
College Pathways
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4-Year/ Traditional College
4-Year/ Traditional College
Traditional colleges are the 4-year college and universities that usually have dorms, a bigger campus lifestyle, more major and interests choices, and offer bachelor degrees.
Technical School
Technical School
Technical schools (or vocational schools) are typically 2-year colleges that offer a wide variety of programs to directly prepare you for careers and the workforce.
Which One is for Me?
Which One is for Me?
Technical College vs Traditional College
Technical Colleges are often cheaper than a traditional colleges, but they offer fewer scholarships for students
Traditional colleges have more clubs, sports, and activities for students
Only two technical colleges (North Georgia and South Georgia) have on-campus housing, but most USG colleges have on-campus housing
Traditional Colleges may require you to live on-campus for a certain amount of time, while you can live wherever you want at a technical college
Technical Colleges require a high school diploma and a variety of tests for acceptance, but traditional USG colleges have a GPA and SAT/ACT requirement
Technical Colleges only offer certificates, diplomas, and two-year degrees
Public
Public
A public school is a college or university primarily funded by a state government. Public colleges and universities generally are larger than private schools and have larger class sizes.
Private
Private
A private school is a college or university that often operates as an educational nonprofit organization. Private schools generally are smaller than public schools and have smaller class sizes than public schools.
Out-Of-State
Out-Of-State
Out-of-State schools are those outside of the state you reside in. They typically charge you out-of-state tuition to attend, which can be as much as 300% of the in-state tuition cost.
How To Apply
How To Apply
Colleges may require different items depending on academic rigor, competitiveness, and school type. Here’s a list of what colleges will require the most to least:
All colleges require: Completed Application, Transcripts, Application Fee (if applicable)
Most colleges require: SAT/ACT scores, Letters of Recommendation, Essay(s)
Some colleges require: Additional portfolio (typically for fine arts degrees), alumni interview (typically for prestigious universities)
Deadlines
Deadlines
Before you start your college application, there are a few things you need to know. The most important thing to know is when deadlines are. Unlike in high school, college deadlines are strict. If you miss the application deadline or document submission deadline, your application will not be accepted. Ms. Berry has compiled a College and Career Calendar with many college applications, SAT/ACT, and document submission deadlines on it, but it is your responsibility to check. Different type of applications have different deadlines:
Early Action: Typically in October or November. Colleges will usually offer extra scholarship opportunities, honors college, or other special programs.
Early Decision: Typically in October or November. Colleges will usually offer extra scholarship opportunities, honors college, or other special programs. However, this application is binding, and requires that a student attends the university. If accepted, students have to attend, regardless if they don't receive scholarships.
Regular Decision: Ranges from January all the way to June. This is a regular deadline students have to submit documents.
What's needed to apply?
What's needed to apply?
Students can learn how to submit the following documents below:
Completed Application: Through the application portal.
Transcripts: GA Futures (Georgia Colleges only), or through ScribOrder (requires GA ID/License/Permit).
SAT Scores: via College Board. Scores are 12$/college, but free with SAT waiver
ACT Scores: via ACT. Scores are 16$/college, but free with ACT waiver
AP Scores: via College Board (instructions).
Letters of Recommendation: Through the application portal.
Students must ask their recommender for a letter of recommendation before requesting a recommendation for an application. Counselors require a completed form to write recommendations.
Essays: Through the application portal
Additional Portfolio: Through the application portal.
Alumni Interview: See college for more information.
Where to Apply
Where to Apply
One application used by 950+ colleges internationally. Multiple colleges in Georgia use it including UGA, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw, and Spelman. Students must link Naviance with Common App.
Class of 2025_Matching Naviance.pdfHosts the location of nearly all applications for colleges in Georgia. Many colleges have their application through GAFutures like Fort Valley and Albany State.
An application created specifically for the given college. Some colleges may have their own application in addition to one on any of the other locations.
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