School Counseling Department

Letter of Recommendation and Transcript Request Deadlines

With the end of the semester approaching, it is important to note the deadlines indicated below. This is especially important as counselors will not be available during the break to process requests. Upon return from the break, we will be registering new students and completing senior schedule changes.

If your application deadline is January 1st or earlier:

• Deadline to request a letter of recommendation - December 6
• Deadline to request a transcript only - December 17. Remember, you must add your request in Naviance and on your transcript request card in the Counseling Office, turn the card in to our clerk, and pay the transcript fee. 

If your application deadline is AFTER we return from break (but January 17th or earlier):

• Deadline to request a letter of recommendation - December 6
• You may request a transcript upon return from break. Remember, you must add your request in Naviance and on your transcript request card in the Counseling Office, turn the card in to our clerk, and pay the transcript fee.

Counselor letters of rec should be requested on your transcript request card.

Interested in learning about the Air Force Academy?

There will be an event on Saturday, December 14 at American Legion Post 160. Please click on link for details:  Download 2019 U.S. Air Force Academy COP flier FINAL

Financial Aid Night is THIS Wednesday!

Wednesday, November 20 from 6-7 PM

KMHS theater

Marcus Hilliard from Georgia Student Finance Commission will present on all things financial aid related - including HOPE, scholarships, grants, federal aid, student loans, and completing the FAFSA

Who should attend? Parents of juniors and seniors

Download Financial Aid Night 2019

What is Naviance Student?

Check out this new CCSD website with info! http://academics.cobbk12.org/index.php/ad/tlsss/sap/sc/cobb-county-and-naviance/ 

International Skills Diploma Seal & Biliteracy Seal Meeting for Students

Topic: International Skills Diploma Seal and Biliteracy Seal 

Date: Wed 11/20/19

Times: (pick one)

AM session- 7:50-8:15 am  Room 228

PM session 3:35- 4:00pm  Room 225

For details, click here:  Download International-Biliteracy Seal Meeting

Camino a la Universidad - Path to College Presentation for Spanish speaking parents and students

Download Camino a la universidad_Nov 2019

La coordinadora de Latinos de la universidad Kennesaw State te invita a recibir información, en español, sobre el proceso de inscripcion a universidades y cómo aplicar a becas.

MARTES 19 DE NOVIEMBRE, 2019
A LAS 6:00 PM
KENNESAW MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL, Media Center

Seniors - College application fees waived!

Georgia Southern University - No fee November!

• November 1-30, Georgia Southern is WAIVING their application fee!

University of Alabama 

• November 4-10
• Click here to receive your individual code - https://adm.ua.edu/register/free_app_week_2019

Prevention Summit @ Lassiter High School

Click here to download flyer with details: LHS Prevention Summit

When: Tuesday, November 5th from 6:30 - 8 PM

Where: Lassiter HS Concert Hall (2601 Shallowford Rd, Marietta)

Hosted by the Teen Advisory Council

Community panel discussion: learning about issues impacting youth and understanding how to keep our families strong and safe. Designed to provide insight into issues youth may be facing and action steps to make an impact. Bring your children to be part of the solution! PG-12 for separate teen programming.

Free FAFSA Webinar

Who: parents and high school juniors and seniors

Join a FREE FAFSA webinar on Wednesday, November 6 @ 7PM

• What is the FAFSA and how to complete it on time
• Mistakes to avoid when completing your FAFSA
• Ways to pay for college

Please click here for details!

Register at https://alishacromartie-shift.lpages.co/rcf-fafsa-webinar/

 

 

Seniors - Interested in Apply to Georgia Gwinnett College?

Georgia Gwinnett College is waiving their application fee from October 23-October 30!

Click here to apply!

Georgia Gwinnett College is a four-year state college located in Lawrenceville, GA – just 30 minutes northeast of downtown Atlanta. They are a growing campus with an enrollment of over 12,000 students.

Financial Aid Night @ KMHS

Wednesday, November 20 from 6-7 PM

KMHS theater

Marcus Hilliard from Georgia Student Finance Commission will present on all things financial aid related - including HOPE, scholarships, grants, federal aid, student loans, and completing the FAFSA

Who should attend? Parents of juniors and seniors

Download Financial Aid Night 2019

 

Resources/Helpful Info About Colleges within the University System of Georgia (USG)

Facts and Figures Chart

• Includes important info such as admission deadlines and stats, along with financial aid deadlines and requirements for each school in the USG

USG Minimum Freshman Admission Requirements

• SAt/ACT, GPA, and Freshman Index requirements

Staying on Course Freshman Admission Requirements

• These are the minimum requirements. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admissions

Student Outcomes 

Transcripts and Letters of Rec for College Applications

Seniors:

Click here for steps on how to request transcripts and letters of recommendation (cheat sheet)

When requesting transcripts for your college applications, you must fill out your transcript request card in the Counseling Office in addition to adding your request in Naviance. 

The cost is $2 per transcript. You must pay the transcript fee either through MyPaymentsPlus or in the Counseling Office at the time of your request.

Remember to submit a completed Student Profile Sheet if you need a letter of recommendation or school report submitted. Requests for letters of rec should be submitted a minimum of 2 school weeks in advance. 

Need help? Stop by the Counseling Office during lunch or before/after school. A counselor will also be available to assist you in the Writing Center:

• Thurs, 10/3 before and after school
• Tues, 10/8 & 10/15 before school

 

Please notify your counselor if unable to log in to Naviance!

Naviance Family Info Session

Parents - attend a Naviance Info Session!  Click here: Download Naviance Family Session Flyer

• Learn about this comprehensive website that your student can use to make plans about colleges and careers. We invite you to join us to learn more about this program and how you can use it to best support your student as they prepare for their future!
• Thursday, October 17 from 7-8 PM @ McEachern High School (cafeteria)