CLASS OF 2012!

North Springs Charter High School Senior Info

Session

Applying to College: Key Components

ApplicationsTranscriptsTest ScoresTeacher RecommendationsCounselor Recommendations/Secondary

School ReportEssay (if required)Senior Information Sheet/Resume

Step One:

Apply!Submit your application online or via mail

including the application feeYou should be applying to 5-7 schools that

suit you academically and sociallyBe mindful of each school’s applicationdeadline which is posted on the undergraduate admissions website

Requesting a Transcript:

Students must request an official transcript through Mrs. Bryan or Ms. Billey in the Counseling Office

The transcript request form must be completed and you must attach:

1)A stamped, addressed envelope2)$2.00 (per transcript3)The counselor evaluation form (if required by college)4)Senior Information Sheet/Resume if there is a

counselor evaluation●You must allow 2 weeks/10 school days for completion

EXAMPLE

NSCHS Transcript Request Card**ALLOW 10 SCHOOL DAYS TO PROCESS REQUESTS**

Student (Last Name) _____________________________________ First Name _________________________________E-mail ________________________________________________ Counselor __________________________________

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY:

oStudent should submit application to college before requesting a transcript

oFee of $2.00 per transcript is required upon request with a stamped (at least two stamps), addressed (address of destination) envelope if mailing

oAttach with a paper clip any counselor evaluation form with student resume/senior infor sheet if required

College/Scholarship Items NeededT=Transcript Only

CE=Counselor Evaluation Only

T+CE=Transcript & Counselor Eval

(circle one)

Date Due

Date Submitted

Delivery Options Mail E-mail Pickup

(circle one)

Paid Date Sent

Counselor/Record Manager Initials

Student Initials

T CE T+CE M E P

T CE T+CE M E P

T CE T+CE M E P

T CE T+CE M E P

T CE T+CE M E P

T CE T+CE M E P

Letters and Test Scores:

If your college requires a teacher recommendation, request these at least 4 weeks before the deadline

ACT & SAT Test Scores:-North Springs does not send your test scores to

colleges-Scores must be sent to colleges directly from the

testing institution:SAT-www.collegeboard.comACT-www.actstudent.org

Counselor Evaluation/Secondary School Report:

Some schools require the school counselor to complete a counselor evaluation or a secondary school report

If so, you must submit this form and include a senior information sheet/resume when you request your transcripts (attach to log with paperclip)

Senior information sheets are available in the counseling office or create your own resume

Highlight your extracurricular involvements, community service, and leadership roles

Resources in College and Career Center:

Location: E-107You may visit during your lunch period GA College 411 (gacollege411.org)Scholarship Information College Visits—must sign upin the E-107 beforehand

College Visits:

A calendar of college visits is posted on the bulletin board in the Commons

You must sign up in the College and Career Center (E-107)at least one day ahead to attend

Please read the college admissions information on the college’s website ahead of time so you are informed and ask appropriate questions

Remember that the college reps are also the ones reading your applications and making admissions decisions about you

HOPE Scholarship:

GPA for HOPE will be determined byaveraging all core grades (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Foreign Language)(A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, and F=0)All Honors and AP points are removed for this

calculationHOPE eligibility is determined by the Georgia

Student Finance Commission

HOPE continued:

Apply for HOPE in two ways:1)By completing the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form in January of senior year

2)Or by completing the GSFAPPS application online at www.gacollege411.org

●For more information, contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission: 770-724-9000 or www.gsfc.org

Scholarships:

Pepsi database is largest/most comprehensivewww.tuitionfundingsources.com●Fast Web-www.fastweb.com●GA College 411●Scholarship Box in E107●Scholarships through the specific college

Follow Us

Join us on Facebook for important information, updates, and calendar event reminders:

Facebook Group:http://www.facebook.com/groups/

267442656607851/

Also, check the Counseling Dept. Master Calendar under the Counseling tab on the homepage for

important events (northspringshigh.com)

For Further Questions:

Dave Levin: levind@fultonschools.orgTessa Barbazon:

barbazont@fultonschools.orgAriel Petro: petroa@fultonschools.orgAva Butler: butlera1@fultonschools.orgLeslie Billey (records manager):

billeyl@fultonschools.orgMarilu Anderson (college & career center):andersonm2@fultonschools.org