This year, the Counseling Department has some new faces and your counselor may have changed. Find your counselor by clicking below!

Check it out HERE!

The Counseling Department has a Calming Space located in the College and Career Center. If students find that they need a safe space for a brief, yet intentional break to defuse anger, re-center outside of the classroom, or deescalate emotions/anxiety before becoming overwhelmed, they should ask their teacher for a pass and check in at the Counseling Suite front desk.

-COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATIONS - Contact your Counselor via email with a written request for a college letter of recommendation. Give at least two week's notice before the deadline.

-Your Common App and Naviance accounts must be matched before Counselors can send documents

-Remember to update your email in Naviance to your PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS so you don't miss important communication.

-You must sign the Common App FERPA waiver before Counselors can send documents

-Check the Senior page of the Counseling website for the Senior Seminar ppt

-FEE WAIVERS - There is a new process for SAT fee waivers. You must request fee waivers through your College Board account. It could take 2-5 weeks for the College Board to process and approve the waiver. If you are planning to take the SAT using a fee waiver, go ahead and request the waiver now, so you will have it in time for October and future registration deadlines.

-TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS -

•1. Add college you are applying to Naviance. ​

•Log onto your Naviance student account. ​

•Select the COLLEGES tab. ​

•Under COLLEGES select “Colleges I’m Applying To”​

• Click on “+”, add each college/university, including application information​

•Click “Add Application and Request Transcript

•Select Initial Transcript and complete the rest of the information.
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•2. Go to MyPaymentsPlus (Fees, then Activities & Events) and fill out the transcript request form and pay $2 per transcript.​

•For Common Application documents, you MUST link your Common App account to your Naviance account before your counselor can send your transcript.

•It is your responsibility to complete ALL parts of the above process, or transcripts will not be sent.

Please read the email sent on September 13th (also linked here). The email is about applying to be a Presidential Scholar nominee. The deadline is November 1st, at 5 PM.

Our Dual Enrollment application window is open for the spring semester!! Please visit our website here and download the checklist to complete the application process.

Important Reminders:

• Our on-site Patient Care and Gov and Econ classes are almost full. There is limited space in the spring, so spots will be first come, first serve with senior priority. They will fill quickly, so please don't delay!
• If you are new to Dual Enrollment and wanting to take any of our on site classes, please attend the group advisement session, as opposed to the individual session sign up. (Advisement session sign-up links are in the Dual Enrollment checklist)
• Please make sure you download the Online Information Session ppt (see checklist on our website) in order to view and listen to the information.
• The Wheeler priority deadline is October 18. Do NOT wait until the last minute to complete these steps.

• Please make sure all required steps are completed prior to your advisement session. We are unable to advise you unless you complete the necessary steps before the appointment.

• Returning Dual Enrollment students still need to complete the steps required of them to continue with Dual Enrollment in the spring. Please refer to the checklist on our website to see what those steps are.

Young Men in Motion is a mentorship program for high school males. We all know how much it means to have someone outside the home believe in you, support you and encourage you. We will discuss practices/habits for excelling in life and sports, financial tips, exercise advice, leadership principles, and other related topics. There will be ex-professional athletes, representatives from the financial sector, physical therapists, personal trainers, and musicians that will be guest speakers throughout the timeline of the program. If you are interested in receiving information for possible participation in the program, complete and submit the form below!

The University of Alabama has announced Free App Week, running October 7-11, 2024. During Free App Week, students will have until 11:59 p.m. CDT on Friday, October 11 to complete their application via the UA Undergraduate app. Click the image below for more information.

Please Note: Applications submitted via the Common App will continue to require a $40 application fee during this week.

Please be advised: If a college visit is not on Naviance, it is not official and will not take place, even if you have received communication from the institution. Only those listed on Naviance will occur.

Furman University

Tue October 22, 2024

Purdue University - Main Campus

October 24, 2024

ScholarTrek is providing family and student presentations and workshops in efforts to assist with and increase understanding of the college application process. Use the link below to register and learn about future topics. Upcoming dates and topics are:

October 13th - Paying for College: Understanding Financial Aid and Scholarships

October 24th - Finding the Right College Fit

Kennesaw State University will be holding an Open House event on October 12th at the Kennesaw Campus. There will be Open House events at the Marietta Campus on October 19th and November 16th. The events will begin at 10:30am. Click below for more information and registration.

Discover the vibrant heart of Atlanta Metropolitan State College! Tour the beautiful campus, connect with passionate professors in your field, dive deep into what makes AMSC special, and chat with friendly Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, and Student Account Representatives. Enjoy festive activities, delicious food, and entertainment. Get all your questions answered, finalize your Admissions file, and so much MORE. Don't miss out! Click the image below or use the QR code to register!

It is that time of year again! We are just a few weeks away from Turner Chapel's highly anticipated annual 2024 College Fair on November 2nd. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with colleges, universities, and resource organizations for students to make informed decisions about their post-secondary options. Registration is free and students can click the link below to register! For questions or further information, feel free to contact collegefair@turnerchapelame.org.

The Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, has opened its annual scholarship application! Click below or use the QR code to learn more and apply if interested. The application deadline is December 13th.

Bring Back the Trades Inc. awards monthly scholarships during the school calendar year to students from across the United States who are attending post-secondary education in the Skilled Trades.

Monthly scholarships of $1,500 are awarded each month and sent directly to the secondary school the award recipient is attending.

Applying is easy! Simply click on "apply here", write an essay or share a short video explaining why you deserve the scholarship. Essays should be submitted via the form, videos may be emailed to steve@bringbackthetrades.com.

APPLY HERE