Welcome to the College & Scholarship information page. Here we’ll share scholarship opportunities as well as college fairs, summer programs, and college preview dates. Check back often!
Instant Acceptance!
KSU will host an instant decision event on Monday, 4/22, from 9am-Noon. Stop by the Counseling Office this week to schedule an appt. and meet with admissions counselor to determine if you can be admitted instantly.
Free SAT/ACT Practice Tests
Applerouth is offering FREE practice tests for ACT and SAT on April 27th and 28th. Student will receive a detailed score report that highlights strengths and areas for growth. You must register to reserve your spot. Go HERE to sign up and for more information.
Dual Enrollment Info Session
Tuesday, April 23rd
6:00 p.m.
Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Arts Center
2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
Come out to learn more about the FREE high school dual enrollment program at Chattahoochee Tech were you can earn high school and college credits. Open to 8th-12th graders.
College & Career Exploration Information
2019 Academy for Future Teachers
3-week summer STEM program for high school students on the campus of Georgia State University.
June 3-21, 8am-1:15pm, Monday-Friday
Go here for details (stipend available for full attendance).
Harvard Diversity Project
The program seeks talented high school students from metro Atlanta to participate in 10 months of training that culminates in a Harvard residency, where students learn academic debate skills. Applications to the Harvard Diversity Project are being accepted through April 30. An academic transcript and a letter of recommendation is required to apply for the program, and a grade point average of 3.0 is preferred. Students who apply need to be rising eighth through 11th graders. The program is free to students who demonstrate financial need, and other students pay a fee based on a sliding scale according to household income. For more information and to apply, go HERE.
Senior Career Opportunity
Electrician Apprenticeship Program
Seniors: If you’re interested in becoming an electrician stop by the Counseling Office to learn more about an amazing opportunity – Electrician Apprenticeship Program!
A list of scholarship opportunities can be found below during the school year. Check back often as the page will be updated frequently.
GAFutures: Need information about the Georgia HOPE Scholarship, check your HOPE GPA, Zell Miller Scholarship, HOPE & Zell Miller grants, explore other scholarships, military, and federal aid, check out different career interests and possibilities? You can do all that and more at GAFutures.org.
Financial Aid: (you can also check out financial aid info at GAFutures link listed above)
Every year the U.S. Department of Education helps connect nearly 15 million incoming college students with over $150 billion in education funding, and it all begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Given the complexity of the FAFSA, education experts at BestColleges.com have published the easy-to-follow guide, Understanding the FAFSA, which includes detailed sections on:
- What you need before you get started
- A section-by-section guide on completing the FAFSA
- What to do once you fill out the forms
Up Next is a FREE college access tool that gives high school and college students, parents, and college counselors across the country personalized support on all things college – college search and application, federal student aid, even student loan repayment – all through texting. Sign up by texting “COLLEGE” to 44044.
Learn How to Become
Learn more about non-traditional careers for women including opportunities and benefits for women in male-dominated professions. You can learn more at the Learn How to Become website by visiting the non-traditional careers for women page.
Male and Female students interested in various careers can go to the Learn How to Become website to learn how to turn your passion into a career or how to take your interests and turn it into a job.
Khan Academy offers study assistance with a variety of subjects but did you know they also offer college resources? They offer an online resource that covers how to navigate the college application process, how to write a great essay, financial aid, and more.
Chegg offers information on colleges, high school homework help (free 30 minutes online tutoring), and once you get into college you can save on your college textbooks.
Cappex offers college searches, reviews by those who have attended, and college scholarships.
College Success for Women in STEM
Check out this guide for information on companies are recruiting women for STEM careers, career ideas for women interested in STEM careers, STEM on Campus for information of programs on college campuses, and STEM Scholarships for Women.
Scholarship Opportunities:
Go to SHS Counseling website for scholarship opportunities.
College Board Scholarships – new, Opportunity Scholarships with no minimum GPA
College Fair & Preview Information
College Fair Info:
Probe Quest East Fair
Probe is an annual program of college fairs and guidance counselor workshops that are held throughout the state of Georgia.
March 13, 6-8 p.m.
Wheeler High School
Information and registration can be found HERE.
College Preview & Tour Information
Columbus State University
Discover what Columbus State University has to offer you by attending our open house. This visit will allow you and your guests an opportunity to tour the campus, meet current CSU students, and speak with professors. Optional tours of both the Main and RiverPark campus will be available. More info can be found here.
Berry College
Discover Berry – Experience Berry College firsthand. Find dates and info here.
Valdosta State University
Information on college tours and events (including local in the Atlanta area) can be found here.
Find out about campus tours, V-State Experience (which happens around the state), and open house dates by going here.
Clayton State University
Information about campus tours and other events can be found here.
Kennesaw State University
Visit information can be found here.
Savannah College of Art & Design
SCAD Days – Multiple offerings of both campuses (Savannah and Atlanta). More info here.
Spelman College
A Day in Your Life at Spelman – multiple dates offered. More info here.
Georgia College
Go here for more information and to register.
Mercer University
Saturday Previews, Mercer Day and Night, special student population days and more. Info and registration here.
Armstrong State University
Pirate Preview Open House dates can be found here.
Georgia Southwestern State University
Preview Day information can be found here.
LaGrange College
Preview Day information can be found here.
Reinhardt University
Experience Reinhardt – multiple dates offered this fall. Information and registration can be found here.
Covenant College
Campus Preview information and dates can be found here.
University of North Georgia
Campus tour and preview information for all campuses can be found here.
University of West Georgia
Admission information can be found here.
Oglethorpe University
Preview days and tours at their Atlanta campus can be found here.
University of Alabama
University Days offers events for prospective students and their families. Information, dates and registration can be found here.
Auburn University
Tours and information can be found here.
Florida State University
Find information about campus visits here.
Young Harris College
Preview Day information and registration can be found here.
