Advisement
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Here, you can find links for discovering more about yourself, being more successful in the classroom, exploring colleges, majors, and careers, and planning, applying, choosing, and paying for college or technical college.
Who am I?
Learn strategies to prepare for the journey. After high school you are not only entering a college/technical college or starting your career in the military, completing an apprenticeship, etc.–it’s important to stay and be successful in high school!
Where am I going?
If you don’t know your destination, how do you know when you get there? Research has shown that exploring a variety of options results in a stronger commitment to the final decision. Therefore, use the links below to explore a multitude of careers and post secondary institutions. Look at different avenues for reaching your goal. Many roads lead to a desired college and career choice. Explore them all: 4-year, 2-year, and technical colleges as well as military, apprenticeships, and other types of post secondary training.
- College Exploration
- College Majors College Visits
- GAfutures College Planning
- GAfutures Colleges within Georgia
- Make a Plan-Create a Road Map for College Planning
- Major and Career Search
- Selecting the Right College Major for You
- Tips for Inside the Classroom
- US News and World Report College Rankings
- Visiting Guide for College
College Admissions
- 5 Things You Need to Know About College Admissions
- College Application Planning
- College Essays
- Sample College Essays
- Tips for Crafting Your Best College Essay
How will I get there?
Once you set a goal, the next step is taking action, deciding how to reach your goal and implementing the plan you have made. A journey requires a map, a timeline, and resources (show me the money!) to arrive at your destination. Utilize the Financial Aid 101 & Scholarships as well as ACT/SAT Testing sections of the district counseling website to learn how to get the money you need (i.e., financial aid), what steps to take along the way, and which admissions tests are right for you.
