JCHS Counseling Quarterly
Check in regularly for special updates and upcoming events!
Important Update on Transcripts
Due to an update in county policy, TRANSCRIPT PROCESSING FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN DELAYED UNTIL 9/27. Based on input and feedback the district received from parents last school year, our students now have the choice to send their unweighted transcripts or weighted transcripts to colleges, universities, and for scholarship opportunities.
By September 27, all Senior students/parents should complete this survey to indicate their transcript request choice.
Upcoming College Fairs
JCHS College Fair - Sept. 28th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cafeteria & Media Center
- Over 130 colleges are registered to attend. Colleges want to meet with you to help answer your questions.
- Please pre-register for the fair at this link: https://www.gaprobe.org/student-fair-registration/atlanta-north-fair/.
College Essay Guy Virtual College Fair - October 6th from 6:00pm - 9:45pm
- Connect with over 65 colleges and universities from around the world
- Join me in the opening session as I share How to Develop a Preliminary College List in Under an Hour
- 6x6 format: 6 schools present for 6 minutes each (super efficient way of getting to know many colleges/universities)
- Check out the schedule and list of colleges, and register now!
Tips for the College & Career Process
- Keep a calendar of all deadlines. There are different types of deadlines including: admissions applications, scholarship applications, interviews, registration for the SAT and/or ACT, etc.
- Attend College Visits/Fairs. Throughout the week, JCHS has both in-person and virtual college visits. Register for these visits in your Naviance Student account (Classlink -> Naviance Student -> Colleges tab -> College Visits). If you are looking for ideas to help you get started with the process or if you want information about a specific college, attending a college visit at JCHS can help you. This can give you tips or questions to think about in order to assist you with process. Attend a college visit or sign up for a college/career fair today to get started on this post-secondary process.
- Resources - The JCHS Counseling website and the JCHS website senior page have many resources to support your plans for senior year and beyond. This includes information about graduation, senior treats/events, Naviance tips/how-to guides, application tips, and much more.
- Test Prep - Many students may have questions about how to prepare for the ACT or SAT. Please see the resources available to help support students.
- HOPE/Zell Miller - To check your HOPE/Zell Miller GPA, please create an account at GAFutures.org or login to your account. This website will help answer many questions you may have about this scholarship and grant program.
Naviance
Focus on the FAFSA - Upcoming Financial Aid Support with Peachtree Planning
Need help with your career search?
Johns Creek High School will host a free ASVAB Career Exploration Program assessment at 8:30am on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 for interested 10th through 12th graders.
This voluntary, 3-hour assessment measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. Assessment results give students a current snapshot of their skill levels so they may improve performance on high-stakes standardized tests. While the ASVAB is used by US military recruiting services, students have no obligation to talk to a military recruiter or enter military service. Upon receiving results, students gain access to exclusive career exploration tools through which they can independently explore any careers of interest, including those found in the Military. Please review the two attached documents for additional information.
The ASVAB at JCHS will be capped at 25 students with space being filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Students can register at the information desk in the JCHS Counseling Office. Registration ends on Friday, October 22, 2021. If students have ASVAB-related questions, they can contact Mrs. Meredith, JCHS Counselor, at meredithf@fultonschools.org or stop by the JCHS Counseling Office to see her.
Apply for Free to Georgia College
Financial Aid Session with Georgia Tech
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation
Need help figuring out your next step?
- Sample College Admissions Timeline - courtesy of CollegeBoard
- Tips on the college application process - courtesy of PrepScholar
- College/Career Process Guide - courtesy of Georgia Tech
- Complete the Senior Brag Sheet and For Parent - Senior Brag Sheet in Naviance - Due date was Sept. 17th. This helps your counselor and staff write letters of recommendation for you.
- Check out the career and self-discovery assessments in Naviance. These are free for students and provide valuable information for your planning purposes.
Johns Creek High School
Website: http://johnscreekguidance.com/
Location: 5575 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA, USA
Phone: (470) 254 2044
Twitter: @JCHS_Counseling