Senior/Junior Memo

       Vol.8#2  

September 13, 2007  
 

Upcoming Dates- 

PROBE Fair at Sandy Creek High School – Over 100 colleges will be present!

Monday, September 24, 2007 & 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. 

Junior Parent Night—MHS Auditorium – IMPORTANT meeting for parents of juniors.

Monday, October 8, 2007 & 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. 

PSAT – Wednesday, October 17, 2007 – ALL JUNIORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURGED TO TAKE THE PSAT.  Juniors—If you are going to compete for the National Merit Scholarship you must take the PSAT in your junior year.  Sign-up for the PSAT starts Monday, October 1^st in the lobby during all lunch periods in front of the cafeteria.  Last day to sign up is October 10^th.  The cost is

$15.00, make checks payable to MHS.  Bring your social security card or have your number, you will need it to sign-up. 

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!

On-Campus College Visits Continued 
 

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. 

Discover Duke University – A presentation of information about Duke’s programs, people, admissions and financial aid will be offered Sunday, September 16 @ 5:00 p.m. at the Emory Conference Center, 11615 Clifton Road, Atlanta and September 23 @ 4:00 p.m. at the J.W. Marriott Buckhead, 3300 Lenox Road, Atlanta. 

Brown University will host an informational introduction on Tuesday, September 18 @ 7:30 p.m. at Alston and Bird, 2^nd Floor Conference Room, Atlantic City Plaza, 1180 West Peachtree, Atlanta.  Brown’s web site is:  http://www.edu/Administration/Admission/gettoknowus/brownnearyou.html 
 
 
 

Washington University in St. Louis will meet Wednesday, September 19 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westin Atlanta North Perimeter, 7 Concourse Parkway, Atlanta.  A discussion of academic programs, campus life, admission and financial aid will take place.  No reservation needed.  For more information, call 1-800-638-0700 or visit their wed site at www.admissions.wustl.edu. 

University of Virginia is conducting an evening program about U.Va.and it’s admission process Wednesday, September 19 @ 7:00 p.m.  The location is Sheraton Suites Galleria, 2844 Cobb Parkway, SE, Atlanta.  Reservations not required.  For more information call 434-982-3200 or visit www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission. 

Jacksonville State University’s Fall Preview Day – Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) @ Stephenson Hall, 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, Alabama.  University representatives from all departments will be on hand to answer questions.  Campus tours, a $6 lunch and complimentary tickets to the JSU-Eastern Kentucky game.  Reservations not required.  For more information call 1-800-231-5291 option 6 or visit the web site:  www.jsu.edu. 

University of South Carolina’s Open House is scheduled for Saturday, September 22.  This event is an opportunity to meet faculty and students, take a campus tour and learn more about USC.  To register and get more information visit the web site at www.sc.edu/admissions/openhouse.html. 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology will conduct an informational session at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Saturday, September 29 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.  MIT web site is www.mitadmissions.org. 

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. 

September 29, 2007 @ 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering will host for seniors and their families an open house to visit their campus and learn about their engineering education program.  For a schedule and to RSVP, go to www.admissions.duke.edu. 

Albany State University – 2007-2008 Campus Visitation Days on September 29, 2007, February 16, 2008 and March 22, 2008.  The September 29^th informational program will begin at 1:00 p.m. in HPER Gymnasium and will include free admission to the Benedict vs. ASU football game at 7:00 p.m.  The February and March events will begin at 9:00 a.m. 

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 September 29, November 3, 2007, February 2 and March 1, 2008.  The Savannah location dates are September 22, 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. 

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.