2. 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.
3. Room Assignments
COLLEGE 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
4. Thanks to all of our
college and military
representatives who
traveled to be with us
tonight!!!!
6. 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.
7. 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!
8. Upcoming Events
• Herff-Jones Senior Supplies October 1stFlex 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
9. WHS College Bound
College Week
Sept. 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!
10. 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.
11. Spring College Tours
• Usually for Juniors
• UAH, Alabama, BSC, Samford last year
• Planning tours right now for next spring
12. 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
13. 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.
14. Additional ACT Dates
Test 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
17. 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
18. 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!
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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 Alabama
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Box 870132
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0132
22. Need more help with that?
• Where is the Career Center?
At the corner of
main and 4th hall
23. Who is Mrs. Dozier?
She is our very busy, hardworking registrar.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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!!!!!
