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Starr's Mill High School Counseling Department
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It is never too early to start planning for college! Review the infomation below to get support with researching colleges to find your perfect fit, navigating the application process, and options you have to help make going to college affordable.
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Researching Colleges
College Search Websites
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Naviance is a great resource to use as you begin your college research journey. Students can access their Naviance accounts by logging into Classlink and clicking on "Naviance for Students".
College Visits
We recommend going on college visits before making a final decision on attending any of the colleges you are admitted to, and encourage students to take advantage of school breaks to see as many colleges as they would like.
SMHS juniors and seniors that provide prior notice of a college visit may use up to TWO school days for college visits and receive excused absences. Both visits must be completed prior to Spring Break. To be sure your visit will be excused:
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At least 3 days before a scheduled visit, see Mrs. Nichols in the counseling office to receive a college visit form.
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Take the form to all of your parents and all of your teachers for their signatures. Return this form to Mrs. Nichols.
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When you return the first form, Mrs. Nichols will give you a second form that you will need to take with you to the college. This form must be signed by a college official.
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Return the signed form to the attendance office upon your return to school.
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You can find more information about the college visit policy here on the SMHS Attendance website.
College & Military Visits @ SMHS
We host several college and military visits throughout the school year. Click here to view the schedule and sign up to attend.
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Applying to College
University System of Georgia Freshman Admissions Information
Common App 1st Year Student Application Guide
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This can help walk you through step by step, and may answer many of your questions about how to complete your Common App.
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Paying for College
GA Student Finance Commission - Paying for College Guide
Hope & Zell Miller Scholarship Information
HOPE & Zell Miller Scholarship Details
HOPE Scholarship requirements:
- 3.0 GPA for core academic courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies & Foreign Language)
- 4 HOPE rigor courses (HOPE Rigor Course List)
Zell Miller Scholarship requirements:
- 3.7 GPA for core academic courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies & Foreign Language)
- 1200 on SAT (1 sitting) or 25 on ACT (1 sitting)
- 4 HOPE rigor courses (HOPE Rigor Course List)
You can track your HOPE GPA in your GA Futures account. For more information, click here.
