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Wheeler Counseling Corner
11/1/2024
New Counselors in the Wildcat Nation😀
...And Appointments are Available!
Have you been to the Wheeler Counseling Website???
It’s a great place to find information on: How to Contact Your Counselor, Scholarships, Dual Enrollment, Transcript Requests, AND MORE!
Check it out HERE!
Need to Calm Down from Time to Time???
Calming Space
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.
General Information
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Seniors!!! Need a Common App Resource?
Young Men In Motion (Mentoring Program)
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!
Senior Reminders
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.
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.
Morehouse College's Free Application Week ENDS TODAY!!
GA Match Day at Chatt Tech
Chattahoochee Tech is hosting a GEORGIA MATCH DAY on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 4 PM to 6 PM for high school seniors and their parents/guardians. Students will have the opportunity to apply to the college for free and meet with the Admissions Office and Financial Aid staff. Click below to view the flyer for more information.
Upcoming Events
Apply to College Day - Click the flyer or scan the QR code to register!
Upcoming College Rep Visits - Register in Naviance at least 24 hours in advance
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.
Oglethorpe University
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Washington University in St. Louis
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Kennesaw State University
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Kennesaw State University Open House
Kennesaw State University will be holding an Open House event at the Marietta Campus on November 16th. The event will begin at 10:30am. Click below for more information and registration.
Turner Chapel College Fair
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.
Scholarships - Check Naviance for More!!!
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
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 Scholarship
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.