Dual Enrollment
I can only take dual enrollment classes on a college campus
What is Fiction!
Cartersville High School offers some of the eligible dual enrollment courses on our campus. You can also take dual enrolled classes online.
All credits from a college in Georgia can be transferred to another college in Georgia
What is Fiction!
Some colleges fall under the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), and some colleges fall under the University System of Georgia (USG). Not all credits from TCSG schools can be transferrable
The only requirement for HOPE scholarship eligibility is a academic unweighted grade point average (gpa) of 3.0
What is Fiction!
You must be a Georgia resident for at least 12 consecutive months, have a minimum gpa of 3.0 AND at least four classes that fall under the academic rigor list that can be found here:
https://www.gafutures.org/media/hvnjflju/rigor-list-january-2023-print-ready.pdf
If I plan to enlist in a military branch, going to a four year college/university is not an option
What is Fiction!
You can commit to a branch and serve years while being a college student. There are schools specifically for enlisted students, as well as schools that have ROTC programs you can attend.
I can only do Work-Based Learning if I've completed a pathway
What is Fiction!
You must be at minimum a second semester sophomore to apply for WBL. This can be an extension of a completed pathway, but is not necessary to do only when you've completed a pathway.
I follow the college's deadline for dual enrollment
What is Fiction!
The deadline for submission of all dual enrollment deadlines is November 1st for Spring Semester admission, and April 1st for Summer and Fall admission
Even though trade, technical and community schools are considered more affordable than most four-year universities, I can still receive grants/scholarships to attend trade, technical and community schools
What is Fact!
There are state scholarships and grants for all school types, and there are also grants/scholarships for specific trades/degrees
I do not need to submit an SAT/ACT score for Zell Miller as long as I meet the 3.7 academic unweighted gpa requirement
What is Fiction!
You will need to meet the minimum gpa and either a minimum ACT score of 26 or a minimum SAT score of 1200
As long as I take the ASVAB I can get into any military branch of my choice
What is Fiction!
Each branch has a minimum ASVAB score to enlist in a branch:
Air Force—31; Army—31; Coast Guard—36; Marine Corps—31; National Guard—31; Navy—31
The manufacturing companies partnered with Project Purpose are typical large facilities that may not always be suitable for long work hours
What is Fiction!
Many of the manufacturing companies that are partnered with Project Purpose are comfortable and clean environments
I must have a specific gpa to get accepted into dual enrollment
What is Fact!
Per Cartersville High School's policy, you must have a minimum academic unweighted gpa of 3.0 to take academic classes. To take technical classes, a student must have at least a 2.5 cumulative unweighted GPA. Even if a dual enrollment school requires something different, you must still have the required GPA by the time you submit your application.
I will need to apply for FAFSA to receive grants for Trade and Technical schools
What is Fact!
To receive federal grants for any post-secondary school, regardless of the school type, you will need to complete a FAFSA application
If I don't qualify for HOPE as a freshman enrolling in college for the first time, I can later qualify while in college
What is Fact!
Once you have completed 30 semester hours of classes as a college freshman and earned a minimum 3.0 gpa, you qualify for HOPE scholarship funding
If I take the ASVAB, I have to enlist
What is Fiction!
Taking the ASVAB does not commit you to enlistment
If I enter the workforce straight after high school, I will not be able to go to college or obtain scholarships
What is Fiction!
You can attend college any time you want. In fact, you may be hired by an organization that will pay for you to attend high school. There are scholarships for anyone who wants to attend college, regardless of age
I have to take at least one class per semester (Fall/Spring) to remain a dual enrolled student
What is Fact!
If you decide to take a break from dual enrollment one semester, and want to take classes again the following semester, you will need to reapply and meet the same requirements to do dual enrollment as a student at Cartersville High School
I only need to apply for FAFSA one time or if I transfer to another college
What is Fiction!
Every year that you attend a post-secondary school and want to receive financial aid, you will need to complete FAFSA
I will need to meet the minimum requirements for HOPE or Zell Miller every year to receive the scholarship every year
What is Fact!
The minimum requirements to initially earn the scholarship is the same requirements you must maintain to continue to receive the scholarship
I can take the ASVAB as often as I want and my highest score will be used to assess my performance
What is Fiction!
While you can take the ASVAB test as many times as you want, you must wait at least one month between your first and second attempt. Afterwards you must wait at least six months between retakes. Additionally, your most recent score--not your highest--will be used to assess your performance
I need to know what I want to pursue a career before graduating high school
What is Fiction!
While it is beneficial to know what you want to do before entering the workforce, the average person changes their careers five to seven times in their lifetime. There are plenty of aptitude assessments and career inventories anyone can complete (for free) to determine potential careers they can pursue. Have you taken the YouScience assessment yet?
If I fail a college class through dual enrollment, I can retake it through dual enrollment
What is Fiction!
State funding does not allow you to retake a class you used funding to take a college course you took and failed after the first attempt. You will either need to pay out of pocket, or take the high school equivalency course. If the class you failed is a prerequisite for another class, you will not be allowed to take the second level course until you pass the first course--whether at college as a true college student or after you've retaken the course and successfully met the prerequisites.
If FAFSA offers me grants and loans to cover my tuition, room and board, I have to accept both
What is Fiction!
You only accept what you want (grants or loans or both), but you will have to repay any loans you accept. If you do not accept any loans, you will be responsible for coming up with funds to pay whatever remaining balance you owe on your tuition, room, board and fees
If I didn't qualify for Zell Miller in high school, I can qualify after attending college
What is Fiction!
You can only qualify for Zell Miller before graduating high school
I can switch from one branch to another branch after enlistment
What is Fact!
You can switch from one branch to another branch, but it is not commonly done. You may also be required to do an early discharge from the branch you're transferring from. Every branch has different requirements
It will be hard for me to obtain a job after high school that pays above minimum wage
What is Fiction!
The U.S. Department of Education provided data that shows there are 30 million jobs in the United States that do not require a bachelor’s degree that pay median earnings of $55,000 or more