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Test Dates @ EcholsACT—Sept.30/April 28SAT-Oct. 11(deadline to register Sept. 12)or May 2

PSAT-Oct. 15Fee Waivers sometimes available.

Upcoming Events

PROBE Fair (College representatives available)

Nov. 4 at Lowndes High GA Apply to College Day—Nov. 10Career/College Day-Feb. 20College Goal Day-FAFSA help-February 27Senior College Visit Days-Preapproval

SAT/ACT Free online sites-See handout

FREE Tutoring in All Academics: Monday-Science Tuesday-Social StudiesWed-English/Spanish Thursday-Math

Opportunities for

SUCCESS:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AP Class-Biology (2014-15) AP Literature (or GMC class)

Classes vary from year to yearbased on needs of students.

College Credit NOW! Technical level, on or off campus Degree level, on or off campus

GAcollege411.orgCareer InventoriesCollege Searches/Comparisons

Tracking HOPE GPA statusScholarship FinderMuch More

Scholarships 101Create a resume of ALL accomplishments and

activities throughout high school. (sample handout)Register on websites for searches that match your

interests/skills. (links on Mrs. Black’s webpage)Write good essays that answer the question provided.

(sample) GET THEM PROOFED BEFORE SENDING!Work on applications before and after school in Mrs.

Black’s office. GET THEM PROOFED BEFORE SENDING!

Parents—set aside a couple of hours per week for scholarship work at home!

Scholarships 101b

NEVER PAY to get help with scholarships!

Avoid loans if at all possible.Only borrow what you NEED when

taking out student loans. Take advantage of Federal Work-

Study Programs—could be a door of opportunity

Community Service with a SmileMost scholarships ask for record of

Community Service120 hours for Echols Seal of Service on

Diploma300 hours for Georgia Dept. of Tourism and

Volunteerism Graduation Cord (effective 2015)

Can count as work experience when applying for a job

Can open doors to jobs/careersTime logs available outside Counselor’s doorOff campus contracts-ask Mrs. Black

Seniors—Especially for you!

See College Application Timeline

Don’t procrastinate!!!!Utilize your resources!Be committed to GRADUATE!

Great Websitesycg.org/edpays

GAcollege411.orgMy College Dollars on

FacebookBig Future website on

collegeboard.org

If you are not willing to learn,No one can help you.

If you are determined to learn,No one can stop you!