WELCOME CLASS OF 2014!

1. WELCOMECLASS OF2014!

2. THAT’S GREAT, BUT I HAVEN’T EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT THIS YET? • It’s time to make some decisions. • Technical College? 2-Year College? 4-Year College? • Safety School? Stretch School? What’s the difference? • What if I’m not going to college? Do I need to be here today listening to you?

3. AUGUST & SEPTEMBER • Finalize your application list • Visit College Campuses • Register for the ACT or SAT, if necessary • Register for SAT II Subject Area tests for Selective Colleges • Register for SAT Prep Course, if necessary • Determine your method of application: • Regular Deadline • Early Action • Early Decision • Organize Application Materials • Begin Scholarship Search

4. OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER • Work on your applications • Check the college websites for what each college requires • Send Test Scores • Ask teachers for letters of recommendation, if required • Write Essays, if required • NCAA—first application for athletes (Div 1 and Div 2) • Send your applications by Winter Break, unless. . . • You’re applying Early Action—then apply by Oct. 1 • Your college has a deadline in late winter or spring and you want to work on your grades 1st semester before sending your transcript Have your parents attend Financial Aid Night—Dec. 5

5. JANUARY & FEBRUARY • Apply for Financial Aid: FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid • All males must register with the Selective Service when they turn 18 • Continue to search for colleges and scholarships

6. MARCH & APRILfor the College Bound • Receive acceptance letters from colleges • Receive financial aid package from colleges • Decide which school you plan to attend

7. MARCH & APRILfor the Non-College Bound • Going into the Military? Make final arrangements with your recruiter • Working after High School? Start looking for a job—or a BETTER job. • Taking a year off before starting college? Check with your college about deferring your enrollment. Many will let you apply now and will notify you of your acceptance, but allow you to begin the following academic year.

8. MAY • By May 1 you must let your college know that you plan to accept their offer of admission • After May 1, colleges assume you plan to attend a different school and start offering admission to their “wait list” students • If you change your mind after May 1, there may not be room for you at the college • Notify Student Services where you want your final transcript sent

9. COMPLETING THE APPLICATION • Online Application is preferred • Paper Application can be downloaded • www.gacollege411.org

10. Permission Form • Allows Creekview to send your transcript & immunization record to colleges and scholarship agencies • Forms available in the Student Services Office • Parent Signature required until student turns 18

11. Transcript Request Form • Complete 1 form for each college app. • In-State applications: request electronic transcript from GACollege411 • Out-of-State applications: Include $3 Fee, Envelope with 3 Stamps for transcripts • We keep record of date transcript sent

12. NOT OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS We must send your transcript, school profile, and recommendations through the mail so we need you to provide the following: LARGE ENVELOPE • Add 3 Stamps • Write proper address • NO RETURN ADDRESS SMALL ENVELOPE

13. Request transcripts for Georgia colleges

14. Check your HOPE GPA from this site.

15. Student Resume(Page 1) • Fill out completely and legibly • Be specific • Give information that sets you apart from other applicants

16. RESUME(Page 4) Use this page for teacher feedback to be given to your counselor. Fill out the top part before giving it to a teacher Choose a teacher you know well, ask them to fill it out and return it to your counselor

17. SENDING TEST SCORES • www.collegeboard.org for SAT/AP scores • www.actstudent.org for ACT scores • You can find these links on the Student Services website

18. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONTeacher Recommendation • Give teachers form and stamped/addressed envelope and they will send OR • Give teachers form and ask them to give the recommendation to counselor • ALWAYS give your teachers 2 weeks notice • Teachers ARE NOT required to write you a recommendation, so always ASK them if they will write you a recommendation • The purpose of the teacher rec is to explain your skills in that teacher’s class

19. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONCounselor Recommendation • Complete the Student Resume form and give it to your counselor 2 weeks in advance • The purpose of the Counselor recommendation is more global—includes extracurricular, as well as academics—and validates what you have included in your application

20. FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS • www.fastweb.com • www.gacollege411.org • Student Services Website: Go to “Scholarships” on the left-hand side • Dec. 5: Financial Aid Night for parents of seniors

21. First scholarship listed—more to come! Keep checking!

22. Make an Appointment See your Counselor when you have questions about the College Application process. A—Fi: Mrs. Killen Fl—Ma: Mrs. Sikes Mc—St: Dr. Means Su—Z: Dr. Neal DON’T FORGET!!! Dec. 5: Financial Aid Night for parents of Seniors