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.

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.

The Cobb County Juvenile Court is recruiting students for Peer Court. Applications will be accepted until October 11, 2024. View the flyer and application attached below for additional information.

We are thrilled to celebrate your remarkable achievement as a National Merit Semifinalist. Your exceptional performance on the PSAT/NMSQT has placed you among the top students in the nation, showcasing your dedication, intelligence, and hard work.

This prestigious recognition is a testament to your academic excellence and commitment to your education. As you advance to the next stage of the competition, we wish you continued success and encourage you to pursue your dreams with the same passion and determination that brought you this far.

Your accomplishments inspire us all, and we are excited to see the incredible impact you will make in the future. Congratulations once again on this outstanding honor!

Declan Amerault

Adele Ballantyne

Abhay Chauhan

Jaden Choi

Shachi Deo

Aishi Dev

Prisha Dev

Dagmawi Fasika

Jackson Frangos

John Hovespian

Nathan Kiesel

Prajna Malla

Sidhartha Malla

Dhriti Naik

Fiona Peterson

Kavin Prabhakar

Aarnav Sadaria

Akash Singh

Kaushik Valiveti

Arshiya Vyas

Fredrick Wu

Julia Yu

Ethan Zhang

We are incredibly proud to recognize your outstanding academic achievements. Your dedication, hard work, and intellectual curiosity have placed you among the top students in the nation. This commendation is a testament to your exceptional performance on the PSAT/NMSQT and your commitment to excellence.

As you continue your educational journey, we encourage you to pursue your passions and strive for greatness. Your potential is limitless, and we are excited to see the remarkable contributions you will make in the future.

Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Lillian Arrowood

Elizabeth Babiar

Kanushi Dua

Peter Garuccio

Hayagriv Gisridharan

Nathan Gonzalez

Anushka Halder

Avery Hutchinson

Kayla Hutchinson

Dhriti Jengiti

Aryan Joshi

Rohan Kalia

Minsang Kim

Rahul Kudva

John Land

Steven Li

Cambridge Mack

Samarth Mahapatra

Timothy Martin

Jai Melinamani

Ana Miles

Vivek Momaya

David Mora

Niranjan Mukesh

Alexander Pike

Sujay Shah

Anakin Sheng

Elsa Shilling

Nathan Soganich

Julia Sollicito

Benjamin Story

Aarsha Tummala

Jason Vaughn

Vikashini Venkatasamy

Austin Wu

Richard Wu

Conor Zelski

You are invited!

Event: CGN Live: Career - Move Forward By Planning Backward! Our Career Expert Shows You How

Date: 9/24/2024 at 06:30 PM

Join us with Jeff Bulanda of Jobs for the Future to get the real deal on how to tell a great entry-level job from a going-nowhere job. He will explain how to identify high-quality, non-degree opportunities and walk us through 'backward mapping' – a tool for achieving your goals. This event is for everyone, especially those interested in entering the workforce directly after high school.

Featured expert: Jeff Bulanda, Vice President, ASA Center for Career Navigation at Jobs for the Future

Hosts: Michael Horn, Author, Job Moves and Michelle Weise, Founder, Long Life Learning Strategies

Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/CGN24Sept24

The counseling office will be hosting Lunch and Learns for those who are ready to fill out college applications and would like to learn more! Please see the sessions below and sign up for the ones you are interested in attending. Once you sign up, you will receive a pass in 2nd block the day of the Lunch and Learn. SPACE IS LIMITED, so please make sure you only sign up if you are interested in attending. Only those with passes will be able to attend. The information will be posted after the session if you are unable to attend. The remaining session topics are:

Best Practices in requesting transcripts and letters of recommendation

October 2

Sign up here

Planning out your Cost of Education

October 9

Sign up here

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.

New York University

Mon September 30, 2024

Georgia Tech

Mon September 30, 2024

Emory University

Thu October 3, 2024

University of Georgia

Thu October 3, 2024

Georgia College & State University

Mon October 7, 2024

Agnes Scott College

Tue October 8, 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:

September 25th - Overview of the U.S. College Application Process

October 8th - Understanding Holistic Admission Review

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

Join the University of Georgia, Augusta University, Georgia State University, and Georgia Tech this fall (August 27-September 26) for the Peach State Tour! The Tour will be offered in a hybrid format – students will have the opportunity to attend information sessions both in-person and virtually. This is your chance to learn more about the admission processes and university offerings. Find out more information about locations, dates, and registration here.

Kennesaw State University will be holding Open House events on September 14th and 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 to register.