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> Upcoming SAT/ACT Dates

SAT Test Date/Registration Deadline ---Nov. 7/ Oct. 9 (WFHS, NFHS,

SFHS, Pinecrest) ---Dec. 5/ Nov. 5 (WFHS, NFHS, SFHS)ACT Test Date/Registration Deadline ---Oct. 24/Sept. 18 (WFHS, NFHS, SFHS, Kings Ridge) ---Dec.12/Nov.6 (WFHS, NFHS, FCHS)

September 2015

Coming Soon…

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SCHOLARSHIP CORNER: Free Money For College!

Scholarship listings will be available on the counseling webpage as well as in the counseling office!! Pay close

attention to due dates so you don’t miss out on these

opportunities to earn college funds!!

*Once you hear announcements for these rep visits, you may come & pick up a pass from the counseling office. Have your teacher sign the pass & be

sure to sign in @ the visit!**

Helpful Scholarship Websites:

www.fastweb.com www.zinch.com

www.studentscholarshipsearch.com www.gacollege411.org

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search www.collegescholarships.com

www.scholarships.comwww.studentscholarships.org www.scholarshipexperts.com

Early Application Due Date for UGA & GA Tech:

October 15th

8 Tips to Crafting Your

Best College Essay

(from bigfuture.collgeboard.org) 1. Get started by brainstorming: Starting the essay can be the hardest part. Brainstorming about your personality traits & defining your strengths is a good place to begin.2. Let your first draft flow: After you've gathered your notes, create an outline to organize your essay & decide where you want examples to appear.3. Develop three essay parts:Make sure your essay includes the basics: Intro,

Body w/ supporting examples, & Conclusion4. Be specific: Give your essay focus by figuring out how the question relates to your personal

qualities & then taking a specific angle. Make sure

everything you write supports that viewpoint.

5. Find a creative angle: A college student described why she would make a good Reed College student for that school's essay. "I am a huge fan of Beat Generation writers, & many of the West Coast Beat writers attended Reed," she says. "So I related my love for writing & the Beats to why I would be a great fit for the school."

6. Be honest: The essay question might ask you an experience that shaped you OR why you want to attend a certain college. Don't be tempted to write what you think admission officers want to hear; answer honestly.

7. Get feedback: Show your draft to family, friends or teachers. Ask if it makes sense & if it sounds like you. Consider their feedback & make changes, but keep your voice.

8. Proofread & make corrections: Read your essay over carefully to check for typos & spelling & grammar errors. It's best to ask someone who hasn't seen it yet to take a look as well. They're likely to see mistakes you won't catch.

Quick Stress Relief Tips:

7 1 – Take deep breathes and count to 10 2 – Do some easy stretches 3 – DIY Massage 4 – Journal or sketch 5 – Put on music you love 6 – Take a tech break 7 – Go outside

Upcoming College Visits*

Sept. 9- Georgia Southern/Kennesaw State

Sept. 16- U. of Alabama/Georgia College

Sept. 23- Army/National Guard/

Vanderbilt UniversityOct. 7- U. of South

CarolinaOct. 13- Furman UniversityOct. 14- U. of N. Georgia/

Shorter UniversityOct. 28- Mercer University/

Young Harris CollegeNov. 11- U. of N. Georgia

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http://www.collegescholarships.com/

http://www.scholarships.com/

http://www.studentscholarships.org/

http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/

http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/wfhs

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Senior Class Sponsors: Jenny Gilmore([email protected]) ext. 332906

Maureen Farry ([email protected]) ext. 331807

Senior Dues: $

120

(if paid before Dec. 31st )

$145 after Dec. 31st

Dues include cap & gown, diploma & diploma

cover, tasse

l, & facility

.

*Payments can be made at w

ww.gabalfour.com

Oct. 14 – B

alfour Info will b

e given at Senior class

meeting during IF

Oct. 21 & 22 – B

alfour R

epresentative will b

e in

the cafeteria at lu

nch for students to

pay

Senior dues &/or o

rder cap,

gown. & announcements

Check for your HOPE GPA &

Eligibility by visiting www.gacollege411.or

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Counselors are assigned to a student based on the first

letter of the student’s last name: KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR

A-Co Mrs. Weiberg [email protected] Cr-Gr Mrs. Ciaccio [email protected] Gu-Ma Mrs. Leja [email protected] Mc-R Ms. Waters [email protected] S-Z Mrs. Rinehart [email protected] Secretary Mrs. Jordan [email protected] Registrar Ms. Upchurch [email protected]

Don’t know your counselor?? Get to know us!

Procedure for Requesting a Transcript

Seniors requesting a transcript must go to

www.mypaymentsplus.com. There is a $4.00 fee for all transcripts & all paperwork

must be given to Ms. Upchurch.

If you are requesting an out of state transcript, WFHS

envelopes are available for mailing hard copies. These

must be addressed & stamped (3stamps).

If a recommendation is required from your counselor,

please include a resume or senior information sheet.

All paperwork must be given to Ms. Upchurch.

Need Transcripts Sent?

WFHS Financial Aid Night

WFHS is pleased to welcome Scott Kessler and our Georgia Student Finance

Commission Rep as our presenters for WFHS Financial Aid Night. They will be reviewing valuable information for families as they begin

preparing for this process……DON’T MISS OUT!

Date: Monday, November 16th @ 6pm in the WFHS

Auditorium

Homecoming Week Events (Sept. 14-19)

Dress Up Days:Mon – Team DayTue – Toga Day

Wed – Holiday DayThu – Disney Day

Fri – Tie Dye/Neon/Spirit

Color Fest Color Run Saturday, September

19• 9am @ WFHS

Stadium• $20 racing fee• Proceeds go to the

American Red Cross Disaster Relief

West Fest: 5-9pm• Located in the baseball

parking lot• Park in the senior or football

lot• Enter through football

stadium pass gate and walk to the baseball lot

• Limited tickets on sale at the gate

Have you bought your yearbook yet?http://www.WestForsythYearbook.com

Senior Tribute Ads – Final Deadline: Oct. 31st

mailto:[email protected]


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