Test Echols ACT—Sept.30/April 28 SAT-Oct. 11(deadline to register Sept. 12)or May 2 PSAT-Oct. 15 Fee Waivers sometimes available.

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Test Echols ACT—Sept.30/April 28 SAT-Oct. 11(deadline to register Sept. 12)or May 2 PSAT-Oct. 15 Fee Waivers sometimes available.

Upcoming Events PROBE Fair (College representatives available) Nov. 4 at Lowndes High GA Apply to College Day—Nov. 10 Career/College Day-Feb. 20 College Goal Day-FAFSA help-February 27 Senior College Visit Days-Preapproval

SAT/ACT Free online sites-See handout FREE Tutoring in All Academics: Monday-ScienceTuesday-Social Studies Wed-English/SpanishThursday-Math

IMPORTANT INFORMATION  AP Class-Biology ( )  AP Literature (or GMC class)  Classes vary from year to year based on needs of students. College Credit NOW!  Technical level, on or off campus  Degree level, on or off campus

GAcollege411.org Career Inventories College Searches/Comparisons Tracking HOPE GPA status Scholarship Finder Much More

Scholarships 101 Create a resume of ALL accomplishments and activities throughout high school. (sample handout) Register on websites for searches that match your interests/skills. (links on Mrs. Black’s webpage) Write good essays that answer the question provided. (sample) GET THEM PROOFED BEFORE SENDING! Work on applications before and after school in Mrs. Black’s office. GET THEM PROOFED BEFORE SENDING! Parents—set aside a couple of hours per week for scholarship work at home!

Scholarships 101b NEVER PAY to get help with scholarships! Avoid loans if at all possible. Only borrow what you NEED when taking out student loans. Take advantage of Federal Work-Study Programs—could be a door of opportunity

Community Service with a Smile Most scholarships ask for record of Community Service 120 hours for Echols Seal of Service on Diploma 300 hours for Georgia Dept. of Tourism and Volunteerism Graduation Cord (effective 2015) Can count as work experience when applying for a job Can open doors to jobs/careers Time logs available outside Counselor’s door Off campus contracts-ask Mrs. Black

Seniors— Especially for you! See College Application Timeline Don’t procrastinate!!!! Utilize your resources! Be committed to GRADUATE!

ycg.org/edpays GAcollege411.org My College Dollars on Facebook Big Future website on collegeboard.org

If you are not willing to learn, No one can help you. If you are determined to learn, No one can stop you!