School Counseling Department

IMPORTANT Deadlines & procedures for transcript, school report, and recommendation request

As we approach the end of the semester, please remember that counselors will be unavailable during the break to college/scholarship application requests.

A minimum of 2 schools weeks is needed for school reports and letters of recommendation to allow processing time.  

Due to beginning of semester duties of the counselors and to allow processing time, if you have an application deadline of January 15th or sooner, you must submit your request by December 7th.  This applies to schools/scholarships that require a letter of recommendation or school report.  If the college/organization will email your counselor to submit documents through their portal, it is important that you enter our information ASAP so we may submit the documents before the break.*

Need a transcript only?  The deadline to request an official transcript before the break is December 18th.  (This transcript will not include fall semester grades).

What do you need to do to submit your request?

1. Add your transcript request in Naviance (for each college).  If you are applying via Common App, you must add each college in Common App as well, complete the FERPA waiver, and match your Naviance and Common App accounts.
2. Add each college/scholarship to your blue transcript request card in the Counseling Office.  (If the school/organization requires a school report or letter of rec, you must also submit your Student Profile Sheet to your counselor).
3. Give completed card and transcript fees to our clerk.  (If card is filed back in the box, your request will not be processed).  Transcript fees:  1^st request is free; $2 for each additional.  You may pay your fees in cash or via MyPaymentsPlus.com

 

Need help with Naviance?  Please contact your counselor ASAP. Here is a cheat sheet to help guide you: Download How to request transcripts.rec.etc

*Scholarship and school report requests via email – If your counselor (or teacher) will receive a request via email direct from a college or organization, please follow up with them to ensure the email request was received.  

KSU Info Session for Hispanic & Latino Students (juniors and seniors only)

Do you have questions about how to apply to KSU?

Marcela Cadavid Enrollment Services Specialist for Recruitment, Retention, and Progression to Graduation Program for Hispanic and Latino Students will be here at KMHS in Room 311, Wed Dec 19th from 3:30-4:30 pm.

Serious Seniors and Juniors are invited to attend to ask specific questions about the application process. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend. This will be a question and answer session in English and Spanish.

Tips/Advice for finals week of 1st semester

Here are some ways to best manage stress as we head to the finish line of first semester!

• Study a little bit each day and don't stay up late; you need to get your rest and cramming never helps
• Study in manageable chunks of time; take lots of breaks
• Take breaks during study sessions to clear your mind
• Join a study group
• Make sure you know the help sessions and resources your teacher provides
• Eliminate distractions like social media
• Get enough sleep every night
• Stay hydrated
• Eat a good breakfast every morning
• Come prepared with all of your needed supplies for the specific class and final
• Be confident in YOUR ABILITIES! Believe that if you do your best you WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!

Upcoming Dual Enrollment Session

Interested in dual enrollment?  Our next info session will be on December 12th @ 7:30 AM in the Counseling Office.

Students interested in dual enrollment must attend a mandatory KMHS info session prior to meeting with a counselor.  Important info regarding KMHS procedures will be covered in the session.

For other info session dates, click here.

Free last minute SAT prep

As Naviance users, you have access to a free last minute SAT prep being offered today and tomorrow.  Click here for details and to register.

Deadline to request transcripts this semester

If you need a transcript only (and do not need a recommendation letter or school report completed), December 18th is the deadline to request an official transcript before the winter holiday break.

Seniors must add their request in Naviance AND complete their blue request card in the Counseling Office.  (Card must be turned in to our clerk for processing).  

 

Students in grades 9-11 that need an official transcript should come to the Counseling Office.  (You do not add your request in Naviance).

 

Cost of official transcripts:  1st one is free; $2 for each additional

 

End of semester grades will not be posted to transcript until January.  If you need a midyear report send to a college, please submit this request after the 10th day of 2nd semester.

IMPORTANT: transcript, school report, letter of recommendation deadline

 

Seniors - Please remember a minimum of 2 school weeks is required for school reports and letters of recommendation to allow processing time due to the high number of requests.  Below are important dates to note, as we lead into the December/winter holiday break.  Remember, counselors will not be available during the break to process requests.  Due to new student registrations and beginning of the semester duties, students with deadlines through January 15^th will need to submit their requests early as well, to allow processing time.

 

Application Deadline	Deadline to Submit Request
During the winter holiday break	December 7
Winter holiday break thru January 15	December 7

 

What do you need to do to submit your request?

1. Add your transcript request in Naviance (for each college).  If you are applying via Common App, you must add each college in Common App as well, complete the FERPA waiver, and match your Naviance and Common App accounts.
2. Add each college/scholarship to your blue transcript request card in the Counseling Office.  (If the school/organization requires a school report or letter of rec, you must also submit your Student Profile Sheet to your counselor).
3. Give completed card and transcript fees to our clerk.  (If card is filed back in the box, your request will not be processed).  Transcript fees:  1^st request is free; $2 for each additional.  You may pay your fees in cash or via MyPaymentsPlus.com

 

Need help with Naviance?  Please contact your counselor ASAP. Here is a cheat sheet to help guide you: Download How to request transcripts.rec.etc

 

Midyear Transcripts - if the college(s) you applied to need a midyear transcript/report, please submit your request after the 10th day of second semester.

 

Scholarship and school report requests via email – If your counselor (or teacher) will receive a request via email direct from a college or organization, please follow up with them to ensure the email request was received. 

SOAR to 1600 - SAT Test Prep opportunity for juniors

SOAR to 1600 is an SAT prep class designed to help juniors increase their SAT scores.

An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13th @ 6:30 PM in the cafeteria.

Parent and students must attend the meeting.

For details, click here:   Download Soar to 1600--Parent Meeting Flyer Oct 2018

Transcript Requests

Seniors must request transcripts for their college applications (and NCAA and NAIA) by following these two steps:

Both steps must be completed, or your transcript (and recommendation letter for schools that require one) cannnot be sent.  

1. Submit your request via Naviance (go to "Colleges I'm applying to") AND
2. Sign off on your blue transcript request card in the Counseling Office. Your first transcript is free.  All subsequent transcripts are $2 each.  (Common App is charged as 1 school).  You must pay for your transcripts at the time of your request or pay in advance via MyPaymentsPlus.com

Applying via Common App?  Add each college in Common App as well, complete FERPA waiver, and match your Naviance & Common App accounts.

Need a transcript for a scholarship?  Complete your request on your blue card

Need a letter of recommendation?  You must request a minimum of 2 school weeks in advance and submit your Student Profile Sheet to your counselor.  Submit your request on your blue card.

**IMPORTANT:  After you fill out your blue card, you MUST turn it in to our clerk!  If you file it back into the box, we have no way of knowing you need a transcript or recommendation letter.

 

If you need help with Naviance, have misplaced your login info, or need your password reset, please contact your counselor.

Download How to request transcripts.rec.etc

 

Seniors - interested in Middle GA State University?

Seniors - are you planning to apply to Middle Georgia State University?  They are waiving their application fee through November 30th.  Apply online at mga.edu

College Fair @ Turner Chapel this Saturday!

Saturday, October 27 from noon - 3 PM @ Turner Chapel AME (492 North Marietta Pkwy, Marietta 30060)

Pre-fair workshop from 11 AM - 12 PM on "Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Making the Right College Choice"

Over 65 colleges, college planning resources, and breakout sessions providing info on scholarships, financial aid, essay writing and the overall college application and planning process

Several schools will award scholarships and admit students on the spot (bring unofficial transcripts, SAT and ACT scores).  Many will waive application fees as well for students in attendance

Download TC_Free College Fair2018_flyer_Final

Financial Aid Night

When:  November 5th @ 6:30 PM

Where:  North Cobb High School (they are the host site this school year)

A representative from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Office will be coming out to provide important information regarding the FAFSA and how to pay for college using resources such as Federal Aid, Grants, Scholarships, Student Loans and HOPE

Who should attend?  Parents of juniors and seniors

Download Financial Aid Night 2018

Red Ribbon Week (October 22-26)

The theme for this year is "Life is a Journey...travel drug free."  To show support for Red Ribbon Week, here are the dress up themes:

• Monday - wear a red shirt
• Tuesday - Crazy socks - because it's crazy to do drugs
• Wednesday - College/career day
• Thursday - #SquadGoals - get as many friends as you can to all dress the same to show your support for surrounding yourself with positive peers.
• Friday - the 80's - dress in retro 80's clothes because Red Ribbon Week began in 1985

There will be different events going on in the cafeteria during lunch each day.

Junior Advisement

We started junior advisement this week.  Letters are being mailed home with appointment dates/times.

Here is the presentation from Junior Parent Night:  Download Junior lesson