This document provides senior students with important information and deadlines for the college application process. It lists resources available to help students including guidance counselors, websites, newsletters and social media. Key dates are highlighted for ACT tests, college fairs, visits from college recruiters, ordering graduation supplies and transcript requests. Students are reminded to explore college websites, apply to several schools, and request transcripts in advance.

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- group code gzdyam
• WHS College Handbook (website, blog)
• Recommendation Letter Packet (CC, blog,
website)…start now!
• Follow us on Twitter @whsguidance
• WHS Scholarship Page
• WHS Guidance Blog
• Remind 101 –Everyone get out your phone. Text 205-
544-2839 with the message @ea25c. It will then send
you a response asking for your full name.

6. • Herff-Jones Senior Supplies October 14th Activity
• Order Senior Supplies October 21st 7:00-7:45am
– $100 deposit
– Let the salesperson know when ordering that you sold
enough magazines to qualify for a free cap & gown.
• National College Fair BJCC September 14th
• BSCC College Fair- September 22nd 9:30-10:00 am
• College Night Sept. 22nd 6-8 pm
• College Recruiter Visits
– Birmingham-Southern Sept. 17th
– South Alabama Sept. 23rd
– Montevallo Oct. 6th
– UNA Oct. 20th
– Samford Oct. 30th

7. WHS College Bound
Sept. 22nd -26th
• COLLEGE NIGHT- 6-8 pm WHS September 22th
• College Recruiter Lunch Visits- Career Center
everyday 3rd block
• College 101 by BSCC Wednesday activity
• Wear Your College Colors- Thurs., Sept. 25th
• Prizes!....so go ahead and sign up to follow us on
Twitter, Remind101 & Facebook!

8. • The University of Alabama at Birmingham- Sept 18th
Deadline to sign up is Sept. 11th at 3:00 pm
 2.25 GPA
 18 ACT
• The University of Montevallo- Oct. 7th
 2.5 GPA
 18 ACT
• The University of North Alabama- Oct. 29th
 2.0 GPA
 16 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 3 days before each trip and
emailed to the faculty.

9. • Next ACT Test Date: September 13
• Registration Deadline:
standby may be available for $47 additional
• First available test date: October 25
• Registration deadline: September 19

10. Additional ACT Dates
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
$38 or $54.50 w/writing add $24
September 13, 2014 August 8, 2014 August 9–22, 2014
October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 September 20–October 3, 2014
December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 8–21, 2014
February 7, 2015* January 9, 2015 January 10–16, 2015
REGISTER ONLINE at http://www.act.org

11. Test Prep
• www.actstudent.org

12. Career Center College &
Test Prep Resources

13. SCOREPLUS
• $125 fee
• Checks only- made out to ScorePlus
• Deadline to register Sept. 19th
• Flyer & registration packet are
available in the CC on the counter
• For specific questions call Score Plus
at 256-661-4559 or visit website at
http://www.scoreplusacademics.com

14. 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!

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

16. Navigating College Websites

19. • 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 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).
• 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. 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.

25. What else can I be doing?
• Join CLUBS!
• Participate in COMMUNITY SERVICE!
• STUDY! This semester counts!

26. ONCE YOU’RE ADMITTED…
• Bring a copy of your acceptance letter to the
Career Center and place in box on counter.
• Follow the school’s instructions on taking next
steps in applying for scholarships.