Upcoming Dates- 

PSAT – Wednesday, October 17, 2007  

College Acceptances:  CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

Scholarships: Scholarship information is posted on the website www.mcintoshhigh.com  --we hope you find this listing helpful. Please use the websites listed to obtain further information. If the listing indicates that a nomination is needed, come by Guidance to pick up the Nomination Form to complete and return to Guidance.  Feel free to contact your guidance counselor if you need assistance.  Mrs. Huey is this year’s contact for scholarships. 

On-Campus College Visits:  Come by Guidance to sign-up in the On-Campus Visit book, complete the form for a pass, and pick up a handout.  These visits are for senior and juniors only.  Remember no passes will be issued the day of the visit.  Only three visits per student per year, so choose wisely! 

Check the board in the Guidance office and the bulletin board outside the Guidance office for the most updated information!

 

Information: 

College Board Office South 866-392-4088 

Fast Web Student Bulletin --Check out the bulletin board outside the Guidance office for information  

Free College Scholarship Search & Financial Aid Information- Scholarships.com 

Order Transcripts in Guidance, cost is $3.00 ea —and will be available in THREE school days after ordering.

MHS school code is # 112360 

SAT and ACT Test Dates 2007-2008 School Year 

Register at www.collegeboard.com 

SAT 2007—2008

 

Register at www.act.org 

ACT 2007 – 2008

 

For information on SAT/ACT prep classes call Community Schools at

770-460-3990. 

Fort Valley State University Office of Admissions will host Fall Preview Days on Saturday, September 29 and October 27, 2007 from 12:00 until 4:00 p.m.  You, your family and friends will obtain information about financial aid, academics, student life, and the admissions process.  After the day’s events, you are invited to attend the football game at 5:00.  Make reservations on line at www.fvsu.edu or telephone @ 1-877-462-3878. 

Albany State University – 2007-2008 Campus Visitation Days on February 16, 2008 and March 22, 2008.  The informational program will begin at 9:00 p.m. in HPER Gymnasium. 

Savannah College of Art and Design will host SCAD Days.  This will include tours, admission information, portfolio counseling, financial aid and fellowship information.  The Atlanta location dates are November 3, 2007, February 2 and March 1, 2008.  The Savannah location dates are October 20, 2007, February 16 and April 5, 2008.  Register at www.scad.edu/visit. 

Georgia Tech-Women in Engineering-2007 Engineering Career Conference – October 11 & 12.  This event offers information about the 12 different engineering majors offered at Georgia Tech.  In addition, students will hear about admission requirements and procedures.  For information and an application visit http://www.coe.gatech.edu/diversity/wieecc.php. 

The University of Alabama will be holding University Days to share information on admission, courses, campus life, scholarships and much more.  Tour the campus and talk with an academic advisor.  The event dates are Friday, October 26, Monday, November 12 and Friday, November 30, 2007 for high school seniors only.  Dates for all prospective students are Monday, February 18 and Friday, March 28, 2008.  There is a $15 fee and deadlines.  For more information call 1-800-933-BAMA or email orientation@Ua.edu or visit the web site at universitydays.ua.edu or see the poster on the bulletin board outside the MHS Guidance Office. 

Reinhardt College will host The Way College Should Be for high school seniors on Saturday, November 10, 2007 and February 23, 2008.  The high school junior date is Saturday, April 19, 2008. During these events, students will have the opportunity to tour the campus and meet with faculty and staff.  For more information call 770-720-5526 or visit the web site at admissions@reinhardt.edu. 

The Medical College of Georgia Summer 2008 Student Educational Enrichment Program is a seven week program from May 31 through July 18, 2008.  This program is offered to students who have completed their high school junior or senior year, have a “B” average and are strongly interested in health professions.  This is an excellent opportunity and has an application deadline of March 1, 2008.

The application requires support materials so apply early.  The web site is http://www.mcg.edu/careers/specop/Apply.htm.  

Preview Georgia Tech is a comprehensive visitation program that provides a thorough look at the academic offerings, student services, activities and facilities.  The preview dates are Monday, October 15, 2007, Monday, April 7 and Friday, June 27, 2008.  For more information, fees and registration, visit the web site at www.visits.gatech.edu/preview. 

North Georgia College & State University invites high school juniors and seniors and their parents who are interested in participating in the Army ROTC/Corps of Cadets to an informative presentation.  The presentation will cover admissions requirements, general information abut the Corps of Cadets, scholarships, cost to attend North Georgia College and benefits and opportunities of being a commissioned officer in the Army.  The program will be hosted at the Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston campus located at 555 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, Georgia on October 25 at 6:30 p.m. 

DeVry University is hosting Young Women in Science and Technology on Tuesday, November 13.  This is a half day program limited to only 6 female seniors and/or juniors.  Registration forms can be picked up in the Guidance Office and must be returned to the Guidance Office by October 25. 

Benedict College in South Carolina will host its Fall Open House on Saturday, November 3, 2007 from 10:00 until 12:00 noon.  For more information and to reserve your space call 1-800-868-6598 or 803-705-4910. 

Virginia Military Institute will conduct several overnight introduction programs.  You will stay in a cadet’s room.  The programs will give you information on how VMI will best meet your academic and personal needs.  The dates are October 26 & 27, December 7 & 8, 2007, February 15, & 16, March 7 & 8 and April 18 & 19, 2008.  For more information call 1-800-767-4207 or visit the web site at http://www.vmi.edu. 
 

Dartmouth College is hosting an informational presentation Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.  The event location is at Powell Goldstein, LLP, One Atlantic Center, 14^th Floor, 1201 West Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta.  For more information and reservations visit the web site at http://inyourcity.dartmouth.edu/infosessions/.  

ACSA/AIAS Architecture College & Career Expo will be held October 27, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology.  Speak with representatives from university based architecture programs and area professional architects.  Learn about training, internship opportunities and participate in workshops.  For more information visit the web site at www.acsaarch.org/students/collegeexpo.aspx.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON NEW CREDIT AND CREDIT RECOVERY 

New Credit – No more than 1 credit may be obtained per semester.  Limit of 2 credits may count toward graduation from a Fayette County Public School.  The two credits are for the entire high school career, including summer. 

Credit Recovery – No limit. 

A permission form MUST be obtained from your counselor prior to enrolling in a course. 

Ordering AP Exam Scores 

1. Call the AP collegeboard at 1-888-225-5427.
2. After the menu options’ recording is completed, wait on the line to speak with a customer service representative.
3. Tell the representative that you with to have your AP scores sent to a college/university.  The McIntosh school code is 112360.  The representative may ask you for this code.
4. Cost:  Advanced rush delivery (scores are mailed within 2 business days) is $25.  Regular delivery (scores are mailed within 5 business days) is $15.  You can pay by credit card over the phone.