Free College Essay Guy Resources

 How to Create a Great College List | Full Guide Here

Current senior finalizing your college list? Junior looking to get a head start? Check out the full step-by-step guide, plus some of my favorite resources here for researching and "visiting" colleges from home. 

Back-to-School College Essay Webinars for Seniors (Recordings)

How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement (Part 1) | Recording Here

• The Purpose of the Personal Statement (i.e., What Colleges Are Looking for)
• Two Fun Ways to Find Your Personal Statement Topic
• How (and Why) to Show Your Core Values
• Two Successful Personal Statement Examples
• Topics to Potentially Avoid
• Q&A

How to Create an Outstanding College Application (Part 2) | Recording Here

• A Sane College Application Timeline
• The Importance of Finding and Showing Your Core Values (Again)
• The Other Essential Parts of Your College Application
• Tips for Creating a Great Activities List
• How to Make Use of the Additional Info Section
• How (and When) to Address COVID-19 in Your Application
• Q&A

Free College Application Help for Low-Income Students | Students Apply Here

Through our Matchlighters Scholars program, we pair high-achieving students from low-income families with experienced college counselors for free one-on-one college essay and application coaching. If you (or a student you know) may benefit, please pass this opportunity along to them. 

Upcoming College Rep Visits at SCHS

 Hi seniors! Next week, we will have our first college visits of the year! 

Thursday, Sept. 16 - A representative from The University of North Georgia will be in the Media Center from 2-3:30PM. Drop-in! 
Over 20 of you have expressed interest in UNG! Take the opportunity to learn all about the campus, majors offered, and admissions requirements! 


Friday, Sept. 17 - A representative from Berry College will join us virtually for an info session from 2-2:30PM! You may watch the session live in the College & Career Center, or scan the QR code below to join. Sign up with Ms. Fleeman if you plan to attend!

Attn: Parents and Guardians! You Are Invited to Join the Virtual College Info Session on Sept. 14!

 

Navigating the college going process can be tricky, but you are not alone! Join this session to learn about the college application timeline, general financial aid info, and best practices for college admissions testing.  A Q&A session will follow the presentation. 

  Please RSVP by scanning the QR code or clicking here. 

Email Ms. Emaleigh Fleeman with any questions or concerns: emaleigh.fleeman@socialcircleschools.org 

Attend a NACAC Virtual College Fair!

 

Students and parents/guardians sign up at virtualcollegefairs.org 

Georgia Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Georgia Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Application (2021-22) 

Submission Details

The Student Advisory Council will meet with State School Superintendent Richard Woods several times during the 2021-22 school year to discuss how decisions made at the state level are affecting students throughout Georgia.

DEADLINE & INSTRUCTIONS
Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted. Selected students will be contacted via email. All students may visit gadoe.org/studentadvisory on September 17, 2021 to see whether they have been accepted. Please note that we typically receive hundreds more applications than we are able to accept, and not being selected for the Student Advisory Council does not mean the student’s application was not strong.

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
All students in grades 10-12 are eligible to apply. We are not accepting applications from any other grade levels this year. Two students per RESA district will be selected to serve on the Student Advisory Council. Please note that we are seeking a range of students with unique perspectives. Questions such as GPA are included to ensure we are receiving feedback from all students, not just those with the highest grades. There is no required GPA to participate in the Student Advisory Council.

MEETINGS
The 2021-2022 Student Advisory Council will meet four times, on the following dates. The mode for each meeting (in-person or virtual) is noted. All in-person meetings will take place at the Georgia Department of Education’s offices in Downtown Atlanta. For Student Advisory Council members who live 50+ miles away from GaDOE’s offices, overnight lodging will be provided.

October 21, 2021 – IN PERSON
December 1 OR 2, 2021 – VIRTUAL (students will be assigned a meeting date upon selection)
January 25, 2022 – IN PERSON
March 10, 2022 – IN PERSON

CONTACT
Any questions should be submitted to students@doe.k12.ga.us. Please note that we communicate via email with Student Advisory Council members and parents. Your application MUST include an email address that you regularly check/monitor.

Sign up for a Meeting with Ms. Justice or Ms. Fleeman!

Check out Ms. Justice and Ms. Fleeman's introductions and appointment systems below! 

Hello! This is Ms. Justice, your School Counselor at SCHS! I am so excited to be working with you this year. My main roles are to help students and families through academic advising (dual enrollment, scheduling, academic achievement, 504s, etc.), college and career readiness for 9th-11th grade, and social and emotional support (stress, anxiety, trauma, mental health concerns, student safety concerns, etc.). Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or schedule an appointment here if you would like to meet! Again, my email is christina.justice@socialcircleschools.org. I look forward to working with you all!  

Hi! My name is Emaleigh Fleeman, and I am the College Adviser at SCHS. My primary role is to assist seniors as they make decisions for life after high school. Here is the link to schedule a meeting with me, or you can scan the QR code below. Please reach out via email or phone if you have any questions. I am excited to connect with you! 

Peach State Tour is Back!

Learn more about Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, and the University of Georgia at this year's Peach State Tour! Click here for the registration link.