SCHOLARSHIP AND COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURES

SCHOLARSHIP AND COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURES STEP 1: STEP 2: STEP 3: STEP 4: STEP 5: STEP 6: GATHER INFORMATION FROM College and Career Center Postsecondary institutions or their websites. Representatives from colleges and armed services visiting Harrison Announcements at school & the Scholarship Bulletin Internet www.gacollege411.org APPLY! It is the student s responsibility to complete the application. File the application online at www.gacollege411.org. File an application online at the college website. Submit ACT or SAT scores (or SAT II) directly from the testing agency. Complete the application three weeks before the deadline if you need a counselor and/or teacher recommendation! SEND THE TRANSCRIPT Release transcripts to Georgia schools via GaCollege411 at no charge. Request transcripts for out-of-state colleges in the school counseling office in person there is a $2 charge. COMPLETE THE ATTACHED SENIOR RESUME PACKET (ONLY IF YOU NEED A COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION) Student completes the Resume and Student Worksheet. Parent completes the Parent Worksheet. Student asks two core subject area teachers to complete the Harrison School Counseling Teacher Recommendation Form. Keep a copy for your records. REQUEST A COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION (IF NEEDED) SUBMIT COLLEGE APPLICATION 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE! (Your counselor cannot access your online school evaluation form until you have submitted your completed application). Make an appointment to review the resume packet with your counselor. Submit the college evaluation form to your counselor. Watch school holidays! Counselors cannot complete forms from home. TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS (if required by college) Submit application and notify at least three weeks in advance of deadline. Provide your resume & a stamped envelope addressed to the college. Harrison will not release counselor recommendations or evaluation forms to a student or parent. The Harrison Teacher Recommendation Form will not be sent to the college. SCHOOL COUNSELING CASE LOADS: Zach Dunn: A F Butch Davidson: G N Katie Beer: O Z Gillian Moody: 9 th Grade Sonia Wilcox: Lead

RESUME Last Name First Name Middle Name Cobb ID# Advisor Cell Phone Number Email Address SAT CR SAT Math SAT Writing ACT Comp HOPE GPA Initial here after reading the Scholarship and College Application Procedures Post-secondary Plans / Career Goal: I am applying to the following colleges: 1. 3. 5. 2. 4. 6. Fall Schedule: Spring Schedule: 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. Special Honors or Awards/Accomplishments: Name of Group Grade/Year Description Special Program Participation (Summer Enrichment, Upward, Scouting, 4-H, HOBY. etc.): Name of Group Grade/Year Responsibilities or Office

Outside Activities (Church, Community Groups): Name of Group Grade/Year Total Hours Responsibilities or Office School Activities (Clubs, Teams, Sports, Performing Arts, etc.): Name of Group Grade/Year Total Hours Responsibilities or Office. Employment History: Employer Grade/Year Total Hours Responsibilities or Job Title Volunteer Work: Activity Grade/Year Total Hours Responsibilities Teachers who know you well (must include one English teacher): PLEASE COMPLETE THIS INFORMATION NEATLY & THOROUGHLY.

HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL School Counseling Student Worksheet Student Name What sets you apart from other Harrison students? What would you like emphasized in a recommendation? Specifically, what will you contribute to the campus community? What should a college admissions director know about you as a student that cannot be measured by grades and/or test scores? Tell me about a personal achievement that makes you proud. How would your best friends, teachers and/or parents describe you? Name a person (other than a parent) or event that has had a great influence on you. Explain. List five adjectives that describe you:

HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL School Counseling Parent Worksheet Student Name A note to parents this is your opportunity to say wonderful things about your child that an admissions counselor or scholarship committee member would never know. It is your child s time to shine. We value your assistance and input. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY. Briefly describe your son/daughter, including outstanding or unusual qualities. (anecdotes or stories are very helpful) List any events or experiences you feel have significantly influenced him/her. List some activities your son/daughter has always enjoyed. At present, what do you see as his/her strengths and weaknesses (academic and personal)? Describe anything in particular about your son/daughter you feel the college should be made aware of. Please address any special considerations that affect the decision of where to apply/attend college:

Harrison School Counseling Teacher Recommendation Form THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FOR SCHOOL COUNSELING USE ONLY. THESE FORMS ARE NOT SENT TO COLLEGES AND/OR UNIVERSITIES. Please give this form to two core teachers who know you well. INSTRUCTIONS TO THE TEACHER: Return this form directly to the office of school counseling. Your input is very important. We may directly quote your comments in the counselor recommendation letter. Student Name Counselor Name 1. What words come to mind when you think of this student? 2. What makes this student different from other students that you teach? 3. What are this student s strengths? 4. According to your professional judgment, please rate this student to their peers in this graduating class. No Basis for Judgment Academic Potential Academic Achievement Willingness to go beyond the minimum Co-curricular involvement Commitment to service Ability to interact with different groups Positive impact at school Character & integrity Creative thought Maturity Disciplined work habits Motivation Self-confidence Initiative Leadership Warmth of Personality Reaction to Setbacks Sense of Humor Respect accorded by faculty Respect accorded by peers Overall Below Above (top 25%) Excellent (top 15%) Outstanding (top 5%) Teacher Name Teacher Signature Date