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Welcome to COLLEGE NIGHT!
Schedule for Tonight
• 4 - 15 minute sessions • The last session will be a short browse session• Opportunity to visit with at least 3 colleges • If you get to a room that is full, please go one
to another choice and come back.• Please be aware of others who may be waiting
behind you to speak with a college representative.
Room AssignmentsCOLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE ROOM
Alabama A&M University Quentin Pearson 22
Alabama State University Johnny Johnson 1
Art Institutes Laura Chancellor 13
Auburn University Louisa Thompson 25
Bevill State Community College Adam Blevins Theater
Birmingham-Southern College Jennnifer Waters 20
ITT Tech Benny Reeves 7
Jacksonville State University Kayla MCKay 24
Judson College Brittany Hall 19
Lawson State Community College Jay Alvarado 5
Lee University Phil Cook 4
Miles College Jay Johnson 2
Mississippi State University Phil Moss 3
Samford University Jenn DeBricht 21
Stillman College Priscilla Sherman 8
The University of Alabama Justin Lindsay Library
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Will Buie 18
The University of Alabama at Huntsville Ashley Miller 28
The University of Montevallo Philip Green 14
The University of North Alabama Julie Taylor 23
US Air Force Benjamin Richardson 10
US Army National Guard Christopher Voegele 9
US Marines Christopher Andrews 11
US Navy Michael Guthrie 12
Wallace State Community College Becky Graves 17
West Alabama Brooke Luker 26
Thanks to all of our college and military representatives who
traveled to be with us tonight!!!!
College Planning at WHS
Organization is Key
• Create a file folder…preferably a file box with LOTS of folders!
• Use an organizer, planner or smartphone!• Write down ALL of the important dates and
deadlines for applications, payments, scholarships, & visits.
• Set alarms & reminders.• Give yourself MORE than enough time to get it
done.
Use Your RESOURCES!!!• Guidance Counselor- Senior Conferences coming soon!• Counselors’ Corner Weekly Newsletter (Edmodo, CC, blog)• Edmodo- Announcements group code v2zxc8• WHS College Handbook (mailed to jr.’s in spring, website, blog)• Recommendation Letter Packet (CC, blog, website)…start now!• Follow us on Twitter @whsguidance• WHS Scholarship Page• WHS Guidance Blog• Remind 101 –Everyone, please get out your phone.
– SENIORS & PARENTS: Text 205-544-2839 with the message @c9502 – JUNIORS & PARENTS: Text 205-544-2839 with the message @ea25c– It will then send you a response asking for your full name. Respond
appropriately and you will be signed up!
Upcoming Events
• Herff-Jones Senior Supplies October 1st Flex Pd.
• Order Senior Supplies October 8th 7:00-7:45am– $100 deposit– DO NOT pay deposit if you sold enough magazines to
get free cap & gown• College Recruiter Visits– UNA Oct. 3rd
– UA Oct. 4th
– UAB Oct. 7th
– BSC Oct. 8th – UWA Oct. 23rd
WHS College Bound
College WeekSept. 30th-October 4th
• COLLEGE NIGHT- 6-8 pm WHS September 30th • College Recruiter Lunch Visits- Career Center
3rd block Wed. & Thurs.• Wear Your College Colors- Wed., October 2nd • College 101-Sr’s-Flex- Thurs., October 3rd • Sr. College Planning Individual Appointments• Prizes!....so go ahead and sign up to follow us on
Twitter!
Fall College Tours
• The University of Montevallo- Oct. 15th 2.5 GPA 18 ACT
• The University of North Alabama- Oct. 30th 2.0 GPA 16 ACT
• The University of Alabama at Birmingham- Nov. 13th
2.25 GPA 18 ACT
Requirements to attend trip listed below each trip.
Permission slips are required and will be available in the Career Center two weeks before each event.
Students must bring money to purchase lunch or bring own lunch. Space is limited and available on a “first come, first served” basis. GPA,
ACT and discipline will be taken into consideration in creating list of students attending trip.
List will be posted on Mrs. Higgins’ door the day before each trip and emailed to the faculty.
Spring College Tours• Usually for Juniors• UAH, Alabama, BSC, Samford last year• Planning tours right now for next spring
Personal College Visit Days
• 1 day for juniors• 1 day for seniors• Let Mrs. Drummond know the day before.• Coded as a school trip.• Not counted as an absence.• Must bring back proof you were there.– Dated agenda or letter– Signed by college representative
Have you taken the ACT?
• Next ACT Test Date• October 26, 2013
Late Registration Deadline:October 11, 2013(late fee applies)
• ACT recommends juniors begin taking ACT spring of junior year or as soon as you complete Algebra II/Trig.
• Fee waivers available from your counselor if you are on free or reduced lunch. May only use for two tests.
Additional ACT DatesTest Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
$36.50 or $52.50 w/writing add $22
October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013 September 28 – October 11, 2013
December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 November 9 – 22, 2013
February 8, 2014* January 10, 2014 January 11 – 24, 2014
April 13, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 8 – 21, 2014
June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 10 – 237, 2014
REGISTER ONLINE at http://www.act.org
Career Center College & Test Prep Resources
Score Plus • Three -4 hour sessions at WHS
• Test taking tips and content
• $125 fee
• Checks only- made out to ScorePlus
• Deadline to register TONIGHT. We only have 5 signed up and must have 20 in order for the class to be held.
• Flyer & registration packet are available on the table outside.
• For specific questions call Score Plus at 256-661-4559 or visit website at http://www.scoreplusacademics.com
SENIORS: Is it too early to apply to college? NO
• Visit the website of EVERY college you are considering applying to.
• Go to the admission page or click on “prospective students”.
• Find out the steps involved in their admission & scholarship application process.
• Write down the deadline dates for admissions and scholarships. Many 4 yr. schools have Dec.1st deadlines!
• Begin!
How many schools should I apply to?
• We suggest that you narrow your search down to 3-4 schools this fall.
• Paperwork can be overwhelming and it can be costly to apply to numerous schools.
• However, if a school is a real possibility, do not hesitate to apply.• You may be surprised at scholarship money offered by some
private schools. It can often make the final cost more competitive.
• Your choice may come down to finances. In the spring you will receive award letters from each school to which you applied. You and your parents can compare offers and make a decision that is best for your family.
Requesting Transcripts• Transcripts should be requested two weeks in
advance in the Career Center from Mrs. Dozier by the student.
• No phone calls or email requests.• A request sent by a college or Common App
will not suffice.• Transcripts must be “official” (mailed by the
school).• Free until you graduate!• You will need to obtain the name & address of
the school or admissions office.
How to Request a Transcript• Mrs. Dozier• Two weeks in advance• Transcript request form• Addressed envelope with stamp for each school
NO return address
The University of AlabamaOffice of Undergraduate AdmissionsBox 870132Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0132
Need more help with that?
• Where is the Career Center?
At the corner of main and 4th hall
Who is Mrs. Dozier?
She is our very busy, hardworking registrar.
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
• These may now be downloaded from iNow Home Portal.
• USER ID & password may be obtained from main office.
• GPA & Rank are found on the transcript• Information may held expedite filling out
forms.
Submitting ACT Scores
• You must submit official test scores.• While we do have an ACT label when you send
your scores to us, that is not an official score.• If you did not include the school on the list
when you signed up to take the test, you may pay a fee to have your score sent to additional schools. You will do this from your account at www.actstudent.org.
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
• January 28th (why so late?-must have taxes done first)
• 6:00-8:00 pm• EVERYONE should apply for financial aid in
order to be awarded scholarship• Even though many scholarship deadlines are
earlier than financial aid deadlines, they will NOT award the money if you fail to apply to financial aid!!!!!