Counseling Department
Union County High School
July 2023-Back to School Edition
MEET YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TEAM
Mr. Nicholas Miller - Class of 2026 (10th Grade) & Class of 2027 (9th Grade) Counselor
Mrs. Colleen Collins- UCHS Registrar
What's Happening at UCHS
9/1- Online Learning/ Professional Development Day
9/4- Labor Day (No School)
10/6- Online Learning Day/ Parent Teacher Conferences
10/9- College Fair @ 9:00 am
10/11 Crazy Testing Day
* Freshmen- You Science
**Sophomores- PSAT Testing
***Juniors & Seniors SAT or ASVAB *** College Tour or Job Shadowing
10/16-10/20 Fall Break (No School)
TBD- Freshman & Sophomore Parent Night
TBD- Junior & Senior Parent Night
TBD- Dual Enrollment Information Night
What's Happening in 9th Grade
We will be hosting our annual "Crazy Testing Day" on Tuesday, October 11, 2023. On that day, 9th grade students will be participating in their annual YouScience activity.
YouScience is an exciting new tool for parents and students! With this program, students will discover their unique set of talents through the revolutionary intersection of aptitudes, interests and personality. It is a completely new way to understand where your children will succeed and what their career interests and preferences might be.
Check out this website for more information and to get a head start on our activities
What's Happening in 10th Grade
The PSAT/NMSQT is scheduled to be administered on October 11, 2023. All 10th graders will take the test. Click HERE for an online PSAT study guide and practice test. The PSAT is a reflection of how well you will do on the SAT, so study, study, study!
The PSAT is highly relevant to your future success because it focuses on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education. It measures what you learn in high school and what you need to succeed in college. The test is used by scholarship programs to look for eligible students, including the National Merit Scholarship Program.
The PSAT/NMSQT is appropriate for any 10th or 11th-grade student who is considering college. The test measures critical reading and math problem-solving skills.
Additional information may be found ahttps://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
You may also contact Mr. Miller at nmiller@ucschools.org with questions.
What's Happening in 11th Grade
SAT or ASVAB
Students not participating in the SAT will be participating in the ASVAB.
More information will be forthcoming. You may also contact Mrs. Cinesi at jcinesi@ucschools.org with questions.
Dual Enrollment Information Night- TBD
Are you interested in participating in Dual Enrollment for the 2024 - 2025 school year? If so, make plans to attend with your parent/guardian the Dual Enrollment Information Night on TBD in the Fine Arts Center.
This presentation is for current 10th and 11th grade students, and is for next school year.
Please contact Judy Cinesi, Dual Enrollment Coordinator, at jcinesi@ucschools.org with questions.
What's Happening in 12th Grade
2023-2024 FAFSA Form is Available
The new 2023–24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! To begin your application, select the “Start Here” button on the FAFSA homepage. You may access the FAFSA homepage at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors
Getting ready for the
2024 Coca-Cola Scholars application!
As summer breaks begin to draw to a close, we'd like to remind you that the 2024 application for the Coca-Cola Scholarship (open to high school students who will graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year) will be available from our website August 1 through October 2, 2023. Note that we have an earlier deadline this year!
Click here to view program details and a listing of the 2023 Coke Scholars.
Enjoy your final days of summer break!
- The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Team
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
P.O. Box 442, Atlanta, GA 30301
scholars@coca-cola.com | www.coca-colascholars.org
Each year, the Coca- Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 2, 2023, at 5 p.m. Eastern
Get Familiar With GaFutures- It is Your College Prep Lifeline and Information Clearinghouse
https://www.gafutures.org/
This is the place to get information on:
- Financial Aid and Scholarship Info
- The HOPE & State Aid programs
- The FAFSA
- Career Exploration
- College Planning
If you are planning higher education whether at a 4 year university or a technical trade college, becoming familiar with GaFutures is a must
Course Rigor and the Hope Eligibility Requirements
How to Apply for HOPE/ZELL MILLER Scholarships
2023-2024 HOPE Scholarship Requirements
Graduates in the Class of 2017 & later must take and pass at least FOUR Hope Rigor Courses AND have a minimum HOPE GPA of 3.0 to receive the HOPE Scholarship.
All HOPE eligibility & application information can be found here.
2023-2024 Zell Miller Scholarship Requirements
Graduates in the Class of 2017 & later must take and pass at least FOUR Hope Rigor Courses, have a minimum HOPE GPA of 3.7, AND 1200 SAT or 26 ACT composite score to receive the Zell Miller Scholarship.
All Zell Miller eligibility & application information can be found here.
PLEASE NOTE: Union County High School does not calculate your HOPE GPA, that is done by the GSFC
As a student you are responsible for ensuring you take the required amount of rigor courses, please become familiar with what is offered at UCHS.
UCHS does not award or determine eligibility for the HOPE or Zell Miller scholarship. Any questions regarding your HOPE GPA, rigor courses, or either of these scholarships should be directed to the Georgia Student Finance Commission.