WELCOME

CLASS OF

2013!

It’s time to make some decisions.

Technical College? 2-Year College? 4-Year College?

Safety School? Stretch School? What’s the difference?

What if I’m not going to college? Do I need to be here today listening to you?

THAT’S GREAT, BUT I HAVEN’T EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT THIS YET?

Finalize your application listVisit College CampusesRegister for the ACT or SAT, if necessaryRegister for SAT II Subject Area tests for

Selective CollegesRegister for SAT Prep Course, if necessary

Determine your method of application:Regular DeadlineEarly ActionEarly Decision

Organize Application MaterialsBegin Scholarship Search

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER

Work on your applicationsCheck the college websites for what each

college requiresSend Test ScoresAsk teachers for letters of recommendation, if

requiredWrite Essays, if required

NCAA—first application for athletesSend your applications by Winter Break,

unless. . .1. You’re applying Early Action—then apply by

Oct. 12. Your college has a deadline in late winter or

spring and you want to work on your grades 1st semester before sending your transcript

Have your parents attend Financial Aid Night—Dec.4

OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER

Apply for Financial Aid:FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid

All males must register with the Selective Service when they turn 18

Continue to search for colleges and scholarships

JANUARY & FEBRUARY

Receive acceptance letters from colleges

Receive financial aid package from colleges

Decide which school you plan to attend

MARCH & APRILfor the College Bound

Going into the Military? Make final arrangements with your recruiter

Working after High School? Start looking for a job—or a BETTER job.

Taking a year off before starting college? Check with your college about deferring your enrollment. Many will let you apply now and will notify you of your acceptance, but allow you to begin the following academic year.

MARCH & APRILfor the Non-College Bound

By May 1 you must let your college know that you plan to accept their offer of admission

After May 1, colleges assume you plan to attend a different school and start offering admission to their “wait list” students

If you change your mind after May 1, there may not be room for you at the college

Notify Student Services where you want your final transcript sent

MAY

Online Application is preferred

Paper Application can be downloaded

www.gacollege411.org

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION

Allows Creekview to send your transcript & immunization record to colleges and scholarship agencies

Forms available in the Student Services Office

Parent Signature required until student turns 18

Permission Form

Complete 1 form for each college app.

In-State applications: request electronic transcript from GACollege411

Out-of-State applications: Include $3 Fee, Envelope with 3 Stamps for transcripts

We keep record of date transcript sent

Transcript Request Form

NOT

LARGE ENVELOPE

SMALL ENVELOPE

Add 3 StampsWrite proper addressNO RETURN ADDRESS

OUT OF STATE SCHOOLSWe must send your transcript, school profile and immunization through the mail so we need you to provide the following:

Request transcripts for Georgia colleges

Check your HOPE GPA from this site.

Fill out completely and legibly

Be specific

Give information that sets you apart from other applicants

Student Resume

(Page 1)

Include specific dates

Describe any activities that are not self-explanatory

Be specificYou can attach

a Word Document instead

Resume(Page 2)

Student Essay: Tell about something not listed elsewhere

Parent Essay: We get the best information from your parents. Let them brag on you!

Resume(Page 3)

RESUME(Page 4)

Use this page ONLY if

you need a counselor

letter of

recommendation

Fill out the top part

before giving it to a

teacher

Choose a teacher you

know well, ask them to

fill it out and return it

to your counselor

www.collegeboard.com for SAT scores

www.actstudent.org for ACT scores

You can find these links on the Student Services website

SENDING TEST SCORES

Give teachers form and stamped/addressed envelope and they will send

OR Give teachers form and ask them to give the

recommendation to counselor ALWAYS give your teachers 2 weeks notice Teachers ARE NOT required to write you a

recommendation, so always ASK them if they will write you a recommendation

The purpose of the teacher rec is to explain your skills in that teacher’s class

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONTeacher Recommendation

Complete the Student Resume form and give it to your counselor 2 weeks in advance

The purpose of the Counselor recommendation is more global—includes extracurricular, as well as academics—and validates what you have included in your application

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONCounselor Recommendation

www.fastweb.com

www.gacollege411.org

Student Services Website: http://portal.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/creekview-hs/studentservices/default.aspx

Dec. 4: Financial Aid Night for parents of seniors

FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS

See your Counselor when you have questions about the College Application

process.

Make an Appointment