This document provides high school seniors with information and resources to help them successfully navigate the college application process. It includes tips for staying organized, important dates for applications, financial aid, and college visits. Resources mentioned include guidance counselors, college handbooks, recommendation letters, ACT test dates and prep materials. Colleges highlighted include local universities and their admissions requirements. Overall, the document aims to guide seniors through all the steps involved in applying to colleges in a timely manner.

1. It’s Here!
Your SENIOR Year!

2. So much to do…

3. Sooo little time

4. How can you get it all done?
• 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.

5. • Guidance Counselor- Conferences coming soon!
• Counselors’ Corner Weekly Newsletter (Remind, CC, blog)
• Edmodo- join Jasper High Announcements Group
• WHS College Handbook (will be given in conference,
website, blog)
• Recommendation Letter Packet (CC, blog, website)…start
now!
• WHS Scholarship Page
• WHS Guidance Blog
• Remind –Text rmd.at/jhs-2018 or if you don’t have a
smartphone text 81010 with the message @jhs-2018. It will
then send you a response asking for your full name.

6. • National College Fair BJCC Sunday, Sept. 16th
• BSCC College Fair- September 18th 11:30-1:30 pm
• College Night Sept. 18th 6-8 pm
• College Recruiter Visits
– UA August 31st
– UAB Sept. 7th
– Navy Sept. 12th

7. WHS College Bound
Sept. 18th-22nd
• COLLEGE NIGHT- 6-8 pm WHS September 19th
• College Recruiter Lunch Visits- Career Center
everyday 3rd block
• College 101 Wednesday activity
• Wear Your College Colors- Tues., Sept. 19th
• Prizes!....so go ahead and sign up to follow us on
Remind!
• Door Decorating Contest- 1st block classes the
week before to win breakfast

8. College Tour Survey Results

9. • The University of Alabama at Birmingham-
 2.25 GPA
 18 ACT
• Auburn University- October 18th 7 am-7 pm
 3.0 GPA
 19 ACT
• The University of North Alabama-
 2.0 GPA
 16 ACT
• The University of Montevallo-
 2.5 GPA
 18 ACT
• Samford University/Birmingham Southern College-
 2.5 GPA
 18 ACT
Requirements to attend trip listed below each trip.

10. There will be a cost. If you meet the requirements
and can’t afford the fee, see Mrs. Higgins
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 3 days before
each trip, sent out on Remind and emailed to the
faculty.

11. • Next ACT Test Date: September 9th
• Registration Deadline:
standby may be available for $47 additional
• First available test date: October 28th
• Registration deadline: September 22nd

12. Additional ACT Dates
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
$46 or $62.50 w/writing add $29.50
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017 August 5-18, 2017
October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 September 23-October 6, 2017
December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 November 4-17, 2017
February 10, 2018* January 12, 2018 January 13-19, 2018
REGISTER ONLINE at http://www.act.org
ACT Fee Waivers
• Free/reduced lunch
• 11-12th grades
• May only use 2 in lifetime
• Obtain from Mrs. Daniels at front desk in CC or your counselor

13. Test Prep
• www.actstudent.org

14. Career Center
College & Test Prep Resources

15. THE ESSAY
• FEW SCHOOLS REQUIRE THEM
• RESOURCES IN THE CAREER CENTER
• ANSWER THE PROMPT
• ADHERE TO GUIDELINES
• THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
• BE YOURSELF
• WRITE IT YOURSELF

16. Is it too early to apply?
• 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.
• Begin!

17. HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES
OF WEBSITES FOR
SCHOOLS IN OUR AREA.

18. Navigating College Websites

22. • 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.

23. Requesting Transcripts
• Transcripts should be requested two weeks in
advance on www.parchment.com by YOU, 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).
• We only send transcripts. We do not send other
types of records (blue slips).
• Free until you graduate! Final is $5 plus fees.
• Mrs. Dozier, registrar, handles all transcript
requests.

24. Who is Mrs. Dozier?
She is our very busy, hardworking registrar.

25. PARCHMENT.COM
https://youtu.be/tXkxLcFfC9A
• Do not request “Self View”. Make sure you
uncheck this box.
• If you need an unofficial copy of your transcript, it
may be printed from iNow Home
Portal/Chaklable.
• Be aware that, for now, Parchment will refer to us
as Walker High School.

26. Need more help with that?
• Where is the Career Center?
Across from the
library…

27. 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. This is called an Additional Score
Report. You will do this from your account at
www.actstudent.org.

28. What else can I be doing?
• Join CLUBS!
• Seek out LEADERSHIP ROLES!
• Participate in COMMUNITY SERVICE!
• STUDY! This semester counts!

29. ONCE YOU’RE ADMITTED…
• Follow the school’s instructions on taking next
steps in applying for scholarships.
• Look out for deadlines to pay housing
deposits, etc.
• Fill out your FAFSA starting Oct. 1st .
• When scholarship offers come, make sure you
accept the one you want via mail or online.