1. Senior Year
and beyond…

2. Whitewater Counselors and Guidance Staff
Lisa Love– A-D
Kelly Floyd– E- K
Jessica Maddox– L-Ri
Kelly Hubbard – Ro-Z
Terre Lyle – Records Secretary
Cynthia Ward –Infinite Campus Secretary

3. Senior Evaluations Each student will meet with his/her counselor
Student’s transcript
Standardized testing
Scholarship information (websites)
Future plans
Brag Sheet
Gafutures.org(HOPE GPA)
Naviance
What your student will receive:
Senior Survival Guide
Unofficial transcript
Scholarship websites
Survival Guide will be given during individual meeting

4. Helps students plan, apply and pay for college
Helps students plan, apply and pay for college
Career inventory, SAT and ACT prep, financial aid and scholarships
Check your HOPE eligibility 
Apply to college (Georgia schools)
Financial Aid

5. How to Apply to College
Choose 3-5 schools and visit their websites (
Check admissions requirements
Apply online
Have a transcript and a copy of SAT/ACT scores as well as the Senior Brag Sheet available
Have someone proofread the application before submitting
Request recommendations if school requires them
Submit application, send transcripts and test scores
Print copy for your records

6. Admissions Plans and Deadlines
Deadlines are IMPORTANT!!! Students are advised to complete and submit applications/ other documentation at least 3 weeks prior to deadline date
Types of Plans:
REGULAR ADMISSION
ROLLING ADMISSION
EARLY DECISION
EARLY ACTION / NOTIFICATION
EARLY ACTION / SINGLE SELECTION (Non-Binding)
Each college you apply to may have a different plan

7. Connection.naviance.com/whitewaterhs
Naviance is a college and career readiness solution that helps districts and schools align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals, improving student outcomes and connecting learning to life.
College and Career Preparation
Career Exploration
Send official transcripts
Send teacher recommendations
Connection.naviance.com/whitewaterhs

8. Requesting a Transcript
Transcripts for all Colleges can be requested online at at no cost
For all other transcripts:
Complete a “Request for Transcript”
Pay $3.00 fee for each transcript
Allow 2 days for the requests
Picking up and mailing of transcript is the student’s responsibility
Opening of the envelope invalidates the transcript

9. Senior Brag Sheet
Brag Sheet on Blackboard under WHS Counseling. Make a copy in Google drive. Fill it out and share with teachers and counselors.
Be Detailed
Be Accurate
Brag about yourself.
This information is used to write your recommendations for the following:
College Admission
Scholarships
Other awards

10. Letters of Recommendation
Prepare a comprehensive “Brag Sheet” and share with counselor and teachers
Allow 3 weeks for completion of recommendation (most colleges do not require a counselor recommendation)
Confidential recommendations are returned to the student in a sealed envelope (Do Not Open) or uploaded online.
Students are responsible for mailing.

11. FYI
Need a recommendation letter before semester break (remember those January college deadlines)? December 1, 2018 is the DEADLINE to request a recommendation from your counselor Transcripts with 1st semester grades will be available after January 20, 2019

12. College Visits
As a senior you receive 2 official college visitation days per year . In order for the 2 visits to count as an excused field trip you must do the following:
1. Make an appointment with the College Admission Office
2. Obtain a College Visitation form from Attendance
3. Have the form signed by your teachers and parents
4. Have the form signed by a college official
5. Return the signed form to the attendance office by the next school day.
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College See the board outside Guidance and listen to the announcements for the dates and times. Come to guidance for a pass to attend the session

13. The HOPE Scholarship
The HOPE GPA includes only Core Credits (all attempts) and is calculated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. HOPE Scholarship GPA: rigor courses Zell Miller Program GPA: SAT or 26 ACT(1 sitting) To apply: FAFSA or HOPE application - By using your gafutures account, you can reduce the amount of time it takes to apply

14. Eligibility Center - NCAA
To participate in college athletics and receive athletically-based financial aid, you must do the following:
Register online with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse and meet eligibility standards (SS# and fee required)-
Complete the amateurism certification questionnaire
Submit transcript release form to Ms. Floyd

15. Important Dates WHS School Code: 111279 SAT test dates: www.sat.org
ACT test dates:
PROBE Fair and Financial Aid Night September 24th:
@ Starr’s Mill High School
6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Financial Aid sessions :
Session 1 6:15 – 7:00
Session 2 7:15 – 8:00
WHS School Code:

16. Twitter: @whsguidancecats Whitewater High School Guidance Department
Follow WHS Guidance
FACEBOOK:
Whitewater High School Guidance Department

17. College Application Team “CAT Time”
The counselors will be available every Wednesday after school in the September and October for any assistance needed with the college application process.
CAT TIME
Wednesdays – September & October
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Thank you for coming to Senior Night!