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College Corner
Jr/Sr Parent College Night
Info Packet
WHS College Scholarship List 2010-2011
Enrichment Summer Programs
College Application Process
Find out the steps you need to take at Wheeler to apply to
college.
College Visits
College Admissions Counselors visit Wheeler to talk to
interested students. Juniors and Seniors who are interested in
attending one of the
sessions, should get a pass from Counseling prior to the
date of the session so that you can leave class to attend.
List of College Visits
Attention College/University
Admission Reps: Please contact Kristin Schloemer at
kristin.schloemer@cobbk12.org to schedule a
college visit.
GACollege411.org
This is a great resource to help
plan for college. Includes career info, student planner, info
about Georgia colleges, online applications and transcripts,
info about paying for college, Ga College savings plans, and
more.
HOPE and
FAFSA
The FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be
completed when applying for state and federal aid and many
college-specific financial awards. Also, the FAFSA may be used
for the HOPE Scholarship Program.
The paper version of the FAFSA
is available in the Counseling Office. Georgia Student Finance
Commission encourages parents to use the on-line version of the
FAFSA because it is easier and faster. Check
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
If the only type of financial
aid for which you are applying is the HOPE Scholarship, only
complete the HOPE Scholarship and Grant Application The eHOPE
may be completed on-line (www.gsfc.org/ehope)
or you can download a paper copy and mail it.
Eligibility for the HOPE
requires an 80 cumulative average in the core academics for
students graduating on the college prep curriculum.
An 85 cumulative average in the core academics is required for
students graduating on the career tech curriculum. The program
pays for a student’s tuition, mandatory fees and $150 per
semester books through 127 attempted hours at a Georgia public
post-secondary school. Students who attend a Georgia private
post-secondary school are eligible for $3,000 per academic year
for the first 30 hours attempted. For information about the HOPE
Scholarship, visit www.gsfc.org
College Admission Essays
Here's a great link full of helpful advice on writing a great
essay for college admissions
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/9406.html
Free ACT practice questions
This site has study tips and ACT questions with detailed answer
explanations.
http://www.actexampracticetests.com
PROBE
College Fairs
A good way to speak with
representatives from many colleges at once is to attend a PROBE
or college fair. The PROBE tour travels around the state of
Georgia from September to November every year and provides the
opportunity for students and parents to speak with over 100
college representatives as well as representatives from the
Georgia Student Finance Commission. For a complete list visit
the
PROBE website.
SAT &
ACT
The SAT or ACT are required by for admission to college.
Click here to learn more about these tests.
Scholarship Web Sites
(Most of theses sites
do scholarship searches; many of them also have general college
information.)
HOPE Scholarship-
www.gsfc.org- Information on
HOPE and other GA Student aid programs.
Georgia Applications & Career Advisement
-
www.usg.edu/ga-easy - Information on Georgia public colleges
and universities; financial aid information; links to state
scholarship websites; apply online to multiple GA schools with a
single application.
Scholarship Scams
(Federal Trade Commission)
www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship
Other
Financial Aid & Student Loan Web Sites
FAFSA- FREE APPLICATION
FOR STUDENT AID-
www.fafsa.ed.gov- FAFSA can be completed
online. (All
students applying for HOPE and/or other financial aid must
submit the FAFSA.)
SALLIE MAE –
www.salliemae.com -
Sallie Mae is a major provider of loans to college students.
Financial planning information, apply online for loans.
STUDENT LOANS –
www.estudentloan.com
- matches specific student needs with loan programs.
STUDENT AID FOUNDATION
–
www.srudentaidfoundation.org - Low interest college loans
for Georgia Women
who are full-time college students. No interest accrues while in
school.
StudentEdge
A Web-based resource for college
and career planning. This resource is available 24/7 through any
computer that has Internet access. StudentEdge helps students
and families:
- Find the optimal college on all
levels—academic, social and financial
- Maximize college affordability with a
scholarship search and financial aid tools
- Prepare for the SAT, ACT and PSAT with
FREE, customized, award-winning online courses
- Explore the right career path based on
their interests and talents
- Answer the most frequently asked
questions regarding the college admissions process, entering
the workforce or joining the military through articles and
downloadable podcasts
- Ability to win money through scholarship
contests It's easy to get registered!
- Go to
www.mystudentedge.com
- As a first-time user, you should select
the option “New User.” All new users should enter
Wheeler's Access Code: YTJSKLBY
- After users submit
their access code, they complete the registration form. All
fields are necessary to register, including e-mail.
College
Information Web Sites
COLLEGE BOARD –
www.collegeboard.org
- online registration for SAT/PSAT, test preparation,
scholarship search, college planning information, essay and
application tips, online applications.
Here's a great link full of
helpful advice on writing a great essay for college admissions
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/9406.html
PRINCETON REVIEW-
www.princetonreview.com - information on SAR, SAT I, PSAT;
test tips & strategies plus a practice SAT; online application
access; school match scholarship search.
PETERSON’S EDUCATION
CENTER- www.petersons.com
- college search, test preparation, financial aid information
free practice ASVAB
(vocational aptitude) test.
KAPLAN –
www.kaplan.com
ACT –
www.act.org
Latest College Rankings
by US News & World Report-
www.usnews.com
International
universities are available at –
www.universities.com
SELECTIVE SERVICE
REGISTRATION–www.sss.gov-18
year old males; must register to receive HOPE.
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