2. Applying to College: The Basics Application Test Scores Transcripts Counselor Recommendation and/or School Report (if required) Teacher Recommendation (if required) Essay (if required) **Make a checklist of requirements for each school you are you applying to!

3. Applying to College: The Process What are you responsible for? Submit application (online preferred) Send SAT/ACT scores directly from testing agency via their website Turn in a completed Senior Profile stapled to documentation of completed GaCollege411 activity to Guidance Office Request transcripts Request recommendations (if required)

4. Senior Profile & GaCollege411 Senior Activity Senior Profile: available on guidance website or in guidance office (resume-type form) GaCollege411 Activity: refer to handout for instructions Senior Profile & Documentation of GaCollege411 activity must be submitted to Guidance Office prior to requesting a transcript!

5. Requesting a Transcript You may request transcripts electronically via your GaCollege411 account by clicking College Planning  Applications and Transcripts  Request and Track your Transcript (*optional) Fill out your transcript request card in the guidance with Ms. Sheridan Return to guidance office 2-3 days later to pick up official transcript if paper copy was requested

6. Requesting a Recommendation Counselor Recommendation / School Report : Indicate on transcript card if required by school. Attach any forms to transcript card upon initial request. *allow 2 weeks for processing from time request card is submitted; will be mailed directly from school Teacher Recommendation: Provide teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to the college for direct mailing *give at least 2 weeks notice

7. Sample Transcript Card

8. Deadline Alert Due to the winter holidays, if your application deadline falls between December 15 th and January 5 th, any recommendation requests must be received in the Guidance Office by December 1 st If your application deadline is January 15 th, your requests must be received by December 15 th

9. College Rep Visits @ Cambridge HS Great opportunity to learn more about colleges, especially for those of you who are still undecided Register for visits on the Guidance website – www.cambridgeguidance.com  College Visits and Events www.cambridgeguidance.com Sign up at least 2 days prior to the event to receive a pass

10. Visits scheduled in September 9/5/2012College Visit: Georgia Tech 9/5/2012College Visit: Vanderbilt University 9/5/2012College Visit: Georgia College 9/6/2012College Visit: The Ohio State University 9/6/2012 College Visit: Armstrong Atlantic State University (Cafeteria) 9/6/2012College Visit: Georgia State University 9/7/2012College Visit: Elon University 9/7/2012 College Visit: Emory University – Emory College & Oxford College 9/7/2012College Visit: Columbus State 9/11/2012College Visit: High Point University 9/12/2012College Visit: Agnes Scott College 9/12/2012College Visit: Loyola University Chicago 9/13/2012 College Visit: Hanover College (College Essay Writing Tips) 9/13/2012College Visit: Rollins College 9/13/2012College Visit: Mercer University 9/13/2012College Visit: University of Florida 9/17/2012 College Visit: Georgia Southwestern State University (Cafeteria) 9/17/2012College Visit: Sewanee 9/18/2012College Visit: Georgia Southern University 9/19/2012College Visit: North Carolina A&T 9/20/2012College Visit: George Washington 9/20/2012College Visit: University of Tennessee 9/21/2012College Visit: Purdue 9/24/2012College Visit: Furman University

11. College Fairs & Campus Visits College Fairs: An opportunity to “shop around”.  Multiple schools, admissions representatives  Next Fair: GA College PROBE Fair (North Point Mall)  Tuesday, September 11 at 6:00 pm Regional College Visits: Informational meetings on a single college at a central location.  Individual institution, more in-depth information: admission processes, requirements, financial aid/scholarships, and life on campus.  Next visit near Cambridge H.S.: Indiana University (Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center)  Sunday, September 23 at 2:30 pm Campus Visits: Experience College Life!  Campus tour, classrooms, dorm life, athletics, clubs and campus resources.  JR & SR- Prearranged absences (handled through the ATTENDENCE OFFICE ONLY).

12. PLATO Credit Recovery Contact: Coach Flemmer Registration begins Tuesday, September 4 th Sign the PLATO registration book in the Guidance Office

13. Who can I ask for help? Counselors are assigned by last name: A-K : Ms. Lynott L-Z: Ms. McCoy Graduation Coach (PLATO Coordinator): Coach Flemmer Counseling Intern: Ms. Schechter Counseling Secretary: Ms. Sheridan *To make an appointment with one of us, please visit the Guidance Office and fill out an Appointment Request