College Counselor

ACE’s College Counselor is available to help students navigate the process of finding the college that is the best fit for them. The best fit may mean a 4-year college or it may mean a 2-year or technical college or a specialized training program. From freshmen just beginning to explore their options to seniors who are finalizing college applications, the College Counselor is here to support and guide students every step of the way.

The college search process can be overwhelming, but with parent and student presentations beginning in 9^th grade and moving to individual student meetings in 11^th and 12^th grades; college counseling at ACE can help to make it as stress-free as possible.

RESOURCES

COLLEGE PLANNING

Commonly Requested Application Information

Information for Georgia Higher Education

GAfutures

GAfutures is a website administered by Georgia Student Finance Commission and helps students explore postsecondary options and plan for the future. It also houses many Georgia college/university admission applications.

Military Services Academies

ACT & SAT Information

ACE Registration & Test Dates

SAT Registration & Test Dates

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Student-Athletes/NCAA

Student-athletes who are planning to compete at the collegiate level in Division I or Division II should register for a free NCAA Profile Page account in the Eligibility Center. You can also review information on NCAA initial-eligibility requirements.

Common Application

Common App is an undergraduate college admission application that provides access to more than 1,000 colleges and universities worldwide. Many colleges use Common App exclusively for their admission application. Access it here.

Transcript Request

You may send your transcript to any college/university in Georgia OR to NCAA through your Gafutures account.

To request your transcript be sent to an out-of-state college/university or to a scholarship organization on your behalf, complete a Transcript Request Form.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

ACE offers AP classes in every major subject area as well as Art. Students may elect to start taking AP courses in 9^th grade. Students who choose to take an AP course may choose to take the AP exam associated with the course and must pay by the deadline. The AP teacher and Mrs. Relyea will share this information with students. Many colleges recognize a qualifying AP exam score and award credit equivalent to an introductory-level course.

AP classes at ACE have 5 points added to the final grade for the course.

Dual Enrollment (DE) Classes

In addition to ACE’s AP program, students seeking rigor within their coursework may also pursue Dual Enrollment, a state-funded program for eligible high school students to earn high school and college credit at the same time. In order to participate, in addition to state requirements, students must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in ACE’s student handbook as well as the admission requirements for the college at which they plan to participate in DE. State guidelines can be found here.

ACE currently partners with Central Georgia Technical College, Middle Georgia State University, and Wesleyan College for DE classes.

DE classes have 5 points added to the final grade for the course.

GATransfer

GATransfer is an online resource that students can use to see how their AP exam scores and/or Dual Enrollment classes can transfer as college credit.

SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES

GAfutures

GAfutures is a website administered by Georgia Student Finance Commission and helps students explore postsecondary options and plan for the future. It also houses eligibility requirements and applications for various types of state aid and links to federal aid.

Students may also keep track of their HOPE GPA through their GAfutures account, beginning at the end of their 9^th grade year. Underclass HOPE GPAs are updated at the end of each school year.

How to calculate your ACE and HOPE GPA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a student’s federal student aid application. It determines eligibility for the Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, and student loans. It is not required for students to complete, but it is suggested. It typically opens on October 1^st of each year, and students do not need to complete it until their senior year in high school. It must be completed annually for any student wishing to be reviewed for federal aid eligibility. The FAFSA can be accessed here.

Scholarships & Financial Aid Resources

The College Counselor will regularly post and email scholarship opportunities to students. In addition, listed below are several resources:

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia

The Peyton Anderson Foundation

BrokeScholar

FastWeb

GoingMerry

StudentScholarships.org

Also, be sure to keep in mind things to look out for when searching and applying for scholarships:

Avoiding Financial Aid Scams

Common Scholarship Scams

Transcript Request

To request your transcript be sent to an out of state college/university or to a scholarship organization on your behalf, complete a Transcript Request Form.

MILITARY PLANNING