Kennesaw Mountain High School

Magnet

A-G

H-M

N-W

X-Z

Angela LaRoy

Brittney Phillips

Colleen Garcia

Jackie Brown

Michael Loyd

Senior Status Reports

• Distributed through advisement on Aug 21

• Bare minimum graduation requirements + magnet requirements• Magnet students – see Ms. LaRoy if

you did not receive yours

Remember to check with the colleges you plan to apply to for their specific

admissions requirements.

How can I learn more about colleges??

Visit colleges! Fall break, Feb break, spring break – go when they are in session.

Visit the Counseling blog for College Fair info and colleges visiting KMHS.

GREAT online resources:• www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org • www.gacollege411.org• www.careercruising.com

College Application Process

• Apply online• Keep organized (example: make a list of

preferred schools, with their application and scholarship deadlines)• Watch deadlines! • Choose colleges that are “perfect fit”

for you • bigfuture.collegeboard.org is a great

resource• “Choosing a College” handout

What does a college application look like?

• Transcript• SAT/ACT scores• Resume/Activity Tracker• Counselor Recommendation- Student

Profile Sheet• Teacher Recommendation• Essays• Deadlines

How to Request a Transcript

In-state Colleges & NCAA*except colleges you are applying to via Common App, such as GT & GSU

www.gacollege411.org (FREE)

Out-of-State Colleges (not on Common App)Must sign transcript card in Counseling OfficeBring address of collegeBring any forms that your counselor may need to fill outCost: $2 per transcript (but 1st one is free)

All Common App Must sign transcript card in Counseling Office

Counselor Recommendation

• Complete the Student Profile Sheet • Magnet students – must use the one on

Edmodo!

• Download any secondary school form or counselor recommendation form• Complete all information required by

student at top of form• Complete transcript card and check “CR”

box• Give a minimum two school week turn

around• Will be mailed to the college or

completed online

Your counselor CANNOT complete a recommendation OR send a transcript unless you come in and request it on your Transcript Request Card.

This includes ALL online requests (Common App, UGA, ROTC, military academies, scholarships, etc)

Testing• Most 4-year college bound students take

both SAT & ACT tests• SAT Subject Tests are specific to the college

• Practice online• Khan Academy – free SAT prep

• Watch deadlines• UGA and Georgia Tech – if taking the Sept/Oct SAT

or ACT and you want these scores considered for Early Action, you must have these scores sent automatically

Resume/Activity Tracker

• Your time to Brag!

• Be concise

• No laundry list…

• Highlight key areas that you have made a difference…an impact

• Include grades 9-12

• Include community involvement and employment

• Don’t forget activities outside of school

Teacher Recommendation

• Colleges look for unique perspective of students in the classroom

• See if college has a preference on type of teacher• Check with teacher• Give a minimum of two school weeks • If online – notify teacher ahead of time• Check college website for any downloadable

teacher forms• If it needs to be mailed:• Give stamped and addressed envelope • Sticky note with deadline

Essays• Purpose: Lets them hear your voice. Be

you!• Give specific examples• Make it personal• Do’s • Don’ts• Proof read again….and again….and maybe

again!

Essay tips: www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

Athletes• Register for the NCAA

clearinghouse• Send transcript with registration

(Gacollege411)• Be sure to send a final transcript

in May• Stay in touch with your

prospective coach

Is there HOPE for me?Check your HOPE GPA and view HOPE eligibility

requirements at www.gacollege411.org

Scholarship

• 3.0 Core GPA needed (can be earned in college)

• Two year or four year degree

• Must graduate from a GA high school

• Must be a GA resident for at least one year (Green Card or citizenship)

• Covers a percentage of tuition

Grant

• No initial GPA requirement

• Technical certificate or diploma

• Must have a high school diploma or GED

• Must be a GA resident for at least one year (Green Card or citizenship)

• Covers a percentage of tuition

Apply for HOPE through FAFSA or GSF Apps after January 1 of your senior year. (FAFSA is recommended)

Zell MillerCheck your HOPE GPA and view HOPE eligibility requirements

at www.gacollege411.org

Zell Miller Scholarship

• Requires 3.7 Core High School GPA

• Requires 1200 SAT Math and Reading/Verbal or 26 ACT

• Pays for two year or four year degree

• Must graduate from a Georgia High School

• Must be GA Resident for at least one year (Green Card or citizenship)

• Covers full tuition

• Applies automatically for Valedictorian or Salutatorian

• Must maintain 3.5 college GPA

Zell Miller Grant

• Requires 3.5 College GPA for grant eligibility

• Does not require minimum test score

• Pays for certificate, diploma or two year degree

• Must graduate from a Georgia High School

• Must be GA Resident for at least one year (Green Card or citizenship)

• Covers full tuition (retroactively covers previous semester once 3.5 GPA is earned)

• Must maintain 3.5 college GPA

Financial Aid• HOPE- preliminary report• www.gacollege411.org to check HOPE GPA

and program requirements• FAFSA- after January 1st of senior year• Institution• Local Interest Groups, employer• Scholarship Bulletin• Websites (fastweb, bigfuture.collegeboard.org,

etc)• Financial Aid Night

Financial Aid Night

Tuesday, November 3 @ 6:00 pm

Harrison High School Theater

Who should attend?  Parents of juniors and seniors

Stay connected!Join these two email blasts: Counseling and PTSA

Check the Counseling blog often!

Bridge Bill Activity

Will receive username/password in advisement (same as last year).Required senior activity:

• Career Goals• Educational Goals• Financial Plans

DEADLINES……

KNOW THEM!!