Career and College Development
- Career and College Exploration
- College Visit Excuse Form
- Hope GPA Resources
- Naviance
- Paying for College Webinar
Career and College Exploration
Career Inventory & Research Websites
Post Secondary Planning - Career Preparation Options
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HOPE Career Grant (Free College tuition for high demand fields)
- HOPE Career Grant Eligible Institutions (Includes Technical, 2-Year, and 4-Year Options)
- Manufacturing and Production Career Videos - Options Galore!
- University System of Georgia
- Technical College System of Georgia
Post Secondary Planning - Military
- 10 Tips for Visiting Military Recruiters
- Head To Head Comparison of the Military Branches
- ROTC & Military Scholarship Opportunities
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
- Marines
- Coast Guard
Gap Year
Post Secondary Planning - College Blogs & Specialized Support
- JLV College Counseling Blog - Jessica Velasco
- Senior College Application FAQ Sheet
- Completing the Common Application
- College Visit Tips
Post Secondary Planning Support by Grade Level
- 6 College-Planning Tips For High School Sophomores And Their Parents
- College Board: Parent Action Plan: 10th Grade
- 5 pieces of advice for parents of high school freshman
- How Your High School Counselor Can Help You Get Into College
- 4 Questions to Help High School Freshmen, Parents Plan for College
- College Board: Parent Action Plan: 9th Grade
- International Study Abroad
PSAT Information
- Parents: Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Video
- Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Document
- SAT Preparation: How to Link Your College Board + Khan Academy Accounts
College Admissions Testing
Post Secondary Planning - College Essays
Post Secondary Planning - College Athletics
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics ("The experts in the business of small college athletics")
Financial Aid & Scholarship Resources
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How to complete the 2021-22 FAFSA (A Step by Step Video)
- Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
- College Savings Options
- College Board: Financial Aid 101
- LendEdu Scholarship Information and Blog
- Facebook College Scholarships Page
- Resources for Undocumented/DACA students
Georgia Specific College Information
College Visit Excuse Form
This form is to be used for post-secondary related absences - visits, auditions, try-outs, interviews, on-campus testing, orientation, etc...
For the most expedient processing, turn this form in to your counselor via email at least 1 week prior to the absence.
Please check with your counselor if you have questions.
Hope GPA Resources
Naviance
Naviance is our all-in-one college and career readiness platform. It helps students connect their academic goals to future success through career research, college exploration, and application tracking. It also serves as our secure hub for sending electronic transcripts and recommendation letters to colleges.
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Watch the Teaser: Naviance Introduction for Parents/Families (90 second Video)
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Listen to the Naviance Introduction for Parents/Families Deep Dive Podcast!!! (12 minutes). Use this while you look at the slides.
Paying for College Webinar
Paying for College: Financial Aid & Scholarship Resources
If you missed the recent financial aid presentation, all materials are available below for you to review at your convenience.
- Video recording
- Passcode: 6YkW*&6=
Featured Scholarships:
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