1. SENIOR COUNSELING CONNECTION > Upcoming SAT/ACT Dates SAT Test Date/Registration Deadline ---Nov. 7/ Oct. 9 (WFHS, NFHS, SFHS, Pinecrest) ---Dec. 5/ Nov. 5 (WFHS, NFHS, SFHS) ACT Test Date/Registration Deadline ---Oct. 24/Sept. 18 (WFHS, NFHS, SFHS, Kings Ridge) ---Dec.12/Nov.6 (WFHS, NFHS, FCHS) September 2015 Coming Soon… Follow WFHS on Twitter @WFHS_HS  SCHOLARSHIP CORNER: Free Money For College! Scholarship listings will be available on the counseling webpage as well as in the counseling office!! Pay close attention to due dates so you don’t miss out on these opportunities to earn college funds!! *Once you hear announcements for these rep visits, you may come & pick up a pass from the counseling office. Have your teacher sign the pass & be sure to sign in @ the visit!** Helpful Scholarship Websites: www.fastweb.com www.zinch.com www.studentscholarshipsearch.com www.gacollege411.org https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search www.collegescholarships.com www.scholarships.com www.studentscholarships.org www.scholarshipexperts.com Early Application Due Date for UGA & GA Tech: October 15th  8 Tips to Crafting Your Best College Essay (from bigfuture.collgeboard.org) 1. Get started by brainstorming: Starting the essay can be the hardest part. Brainstorming about your personality traits & defining your strengths is a good place to begin. 2. Let your first draft flow: After you've gathered your notes, create an outline to organize your essay & decide where you want examples to appear. 3. Develop three essay parts: Make sure your essay includes the basics: Intro, Body w/ supporting examples, & Conclusion 4. Be specific: Give your essay focus by figuring out how the question relates to your personal qualities & then taking a specific angle. Make sure everything you write supports that viewpoint. 5. Find a creative angle: A college student described why she would make a good Reed College student for that school's essay. "I am a huge fan of Beat Generation writers, & many of the West Coast Beat writers attended Reed," she says. "So I related my love for writing & the Beats to why I would be a great fit for the school." 6. Be honest: The essay question might ask you an experience that shaped you OR why you want to attend a certain college. Don't be tempted to write what you think admission officers want to hear; answer honestly. 7. Get feedback: Show your draft to family, friends or teachers. Ask if it makes sense & if it sounds like you. Consider their feedback & make changes, but keep your voice. 8. Proofread & make corrections: Read your essay over carefully to check for typos & spelling & grammar errors. It's best to ask someone who hasn't seen it yet to take a look as well. They're likely to see mistakes you won't catch. Quick Stress Relief Tips: 7 1 – Take deep breathes and count to 10 2 – Do some easy stretches 3 – DIY Massage 4 – Journal or sketch 5 – Put on music you love 6 – Take a tech break 7 – Go outside Upcoming College Visits* Sept. 9- Georgia Southern/ Kennesaw State Sept. 16- U. of Alabama/ Georgia College Sept. 23- Army/National Guard/ Vanderbilt University Oct. 7- U. of South Carolina Oct. 13- Furman University Oct. 14- U. of N. Georgia/ Shorter University Oct. 28- Mercer University/ Young Harris College Nov. 11- U. of N. Georgia

2. Senior Class Sponsors: Jenny Gilmore ( jgilmore@forsyth.k12.ga.us ) ext. 332906@forsyth.k12.ga.us Maureen Farry ( mfarry@forsyth.k12.ga.us ) ext. 331807@forsyth.k12.ga.us Senior Dues: $120 (if paid before Dec. 31 st ) $145 after Dec. 31 st Dues include cap & gown, diploma & diploma cover, tassel, & facility. *Payments can be made at www.gabalfour.com www.gabalfour.com Oct. 14 – Balfour Info will be given at Senior class meeting during IF Oct. 21 & 22 – Balfour Representative will be in the cafeteria at lunch for students to pay Senior dues &/or order cap, gown. & announcements Counselors are assigned to a student based on the first letter of the student’s last name: KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR A-CoMrs. Weiberg mweiberg@forsyth.k12.ga.us@forsyth.k12.ga.us Cr-Gr Mrs. Ciaccio jciaccio@forsyth.k12.ga.usjciaccio@forsyth.k12.ga.us Gu-MaMrs. Leja aleja@forsyth.k12.ga.us@forsyth.k12.ga.us Mc-RMs. Waters ewaters@forsyth.k12.ga.usewaters@forsyth.k12.ga.us S-Z Mrs. Rinehart arinehart@forsyth.k12.ga.usarinehart@forsyth.k12.ga.us SecretaryMrs. Jordan mjordan@forsyth.k12.ga.us@forsyth.k12.ga.us RegistrarMs. Upchurch cupchurch@forsyth.k12.ga.uscupchurch@forsyth.k12.ga.us  Don’t know your counselor?? Get to know us! Procedure for Requesting a Transcript  Seniors requesting a transcript must go to www.mypaymentsplus.com. There is a $4.00 fee for all transcripts & all paperwork must be given to Ms. Upchurch.  If you are requesting an out of state transcript, WFHS envelopes are available for mailing hard copies. These must be addressed & stamped (3stamps).  If a recommendation is required from your counselor, please include a resume or senior information sheet.  All paperwork must be given to Ms. Upchurch.  Need Transcripts Sent? WFHS Financial Aid Night WFHS is pleased to welcome Scott Kessler and our Georgia Student Finance Commission Rep as our presenters for WFHS Financial Aid Night. They will be reviewing valuable information for families as they begin preparing for this process…… DON’T MISS OUT! Date: Monday, November 16 th @ 6pm in the WFHS Auditorium Homecoming Week Events (Sept. 14-19) Dress Up Days: Mon – Team Day Tue – Toga Day Wed – Holiday Day Thu – Disney Day Fri – Tie Dye/Neon/Spirit Color Fest Color Run Saturday, September 19 9am @ WFHS Stadium $20 racing fee Proceeds go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief West Fest: 5-9pm Located in the baseball parking lot Park in the senior or football lot Enter through football stadium pass gate and walk to the baseball lot Limited tickets on sale at the gate Have you bought your yearbook yet? http://www.WestForsythYearbook.com http://www.WestForsythYearbook.com Senior Tribute Ads – Final Deadline: Oct. 31st