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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.

The Counseling Department is collecting data to determine how grade level information is best delivered. Please complete the poll below. Thank you in advance for your participation!

There are 3 WEEKS LEFT in this semester. Make the final weeks count! Please let your counselor and teachers know if you're facing obstacles that impede your academic success. If your current grades are unsatisfactory, now is the time to take action! Use this break to recover assignments. Attend tutoring. Dedicate additional time to studying. Talk to your teachers about your misconceptions. Ask more questions in class. Do whatever you can do to ensure success in each and every class! YOU GOT THIS!!!!!!

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, their caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

MUST Ministries will be hosting their Annual Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. This event will be held at the Hope House, located at 1297 Bells Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30066. Click below for more information if interested.

Apply to College Day was a huge success! On Wednesday, November 6th, 40+ students gathered in the Media Center to complete college applications while receiving assistance from Counselors and College Representatives from the University of West Georgia, Kennesaw State University, Columbus State University, and Chattahoochee Tech. Look out for information about our 2-Year/Technical College and Trade event in the Spring!

Students: You can check your HOPE GPA on GAfutures.org. If you do not have a GAfutures account, you must create an account in order to view personal GPA information. When creating the account, please double-check to ensure all information is entered accurately. Please alert Mrs. Acedo (susan.acedo@cobk12.org) if your HOPE GPA is not available.

Click the following link to learn additional information about the HOPE GPA.

https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/hope-zell-miller-scholarships/how-to-track-your-hope-academic-eligibility/my-high-school-hope-gpa/

The December holiday break is quickly approaching. If you have a college application deadline that falls between December 13 and January 10, please submit transcript and recommendation requests by December 6th in order to ensure submission by the deadline. Please remember to pay for transcripts in MyPaymentsPlus, EMAIL your Counselor if the school requires a COUNSELOR recommendation, and ensure your brag survey is complete. View the "Counselor Recommendations" and "Transcript Requests" sections below for additional details and instructions.

*Counselors will not submit transcripts or recommendation letters over the November or December breaks.

Ensure your Social Security Number is accurate in GAfutures in order to access HOPE information.

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

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.

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.

*If you are applying to Chattahoochee Tech, choose CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, not a specific campus. If you choose a specific campus, the transcript will not go through on Naviance.
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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.

Click below for more information.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is having Free Application Week for all out-of-state students who are interested in attending! All application fees will be waived next week, November 18th - 22nd, using the code UAHAPPLY25.

Register for a virtual information meeting to learn about Georgia Tech's History, Technology, and Society (HTS) program. You will gain insights into their academic program, learn about the diverse career paths, discover independent research opportunities, and ask questions! Click below for more information and the registration QR code.

Next summer may feel far away, but it’s never too early for Metro Atlanta high school students to start thinking about internships and work experience. The 2025 application for Bank of America’s Student Leaders paid internship program is now open through January 15.

Selected students from Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties will have the opportunity to participate in an eight-week paid internship will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization to learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role nonprofits play. They will also attend an all-expense paid leadership summit in Washington, D.C. to learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs.

Last summer, Five Atlanta area - based Student Leaders worked with East Lake Foundation and East Lake Family YMCA as camp counselors, worked at Sheltering Arms East Lake with young children, participated in a life budgeting simulation, and help set up technology at Drew Charter School.

Interested students are invited to join the next information session:

January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT. Please register via this link.

Check out the eligibility criteria the our 8-week summer program to see if you qualify. Click below!

The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. Click below for more information and to apply.

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