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College & Career

College & Career  

Overview 

AHS Counselors work to educate all students on Post-Secondary options available to them.  

The College Application Process 

Counselors begin working on applications starting September 1st, but students can start now! 

  1. Determine what college(s) to apply to (Reach, Realistic, Safety).  

  2. Review deadlines & determine when you will apply (early, regular, or rolling admissions). 

  3. Create your Common App account & add your Counselor.  

  4. Submit application & application fees (usually range from $50-$90 per institution). 

  5. Submit all supporting documentation required: 

  • Official Transcript (Counselors submit via Common App) or you can request via ScribOrder.  
  • When you make a final decision, request your official transcript through your DE college, if applicable.  
  • Test Scores (SAT (College Board account) / ACT (ACT.org account)).  
  • Letters of Recommendation, if required by institution (Counselors & Teachers will submit via Common App after student completes brag sheet). 
  • Essay, if required by institution. 

6.Check your institutions' student portal and personal email for communications.

Things to remember...  

Every college has a different an application process. It is important to keep up with the different application requirements and deadlines! 

Common App 

  1. Platform Questions  

  2. FERPA Question on Common App – Waiving your right lets colleges know that you do not intend to read your recommendations. This ensures that letters of recommendations are candid and truthful. Keep in mind that some recommenders may decline to write an LOR if you do not waive your rights. FERPA Questions? 

  3. School Report & Transcripts will be submitted by your Counselor.  

  4. Need a Letter of Recommendation? Add your recommender on your Common App by adding their name and email address to the "Recommender" Section. 

  5. Give your recommender at least two weeks before your application deadline. Specific teachers may have a different process.  

  6. Self-reporting grades – You can find an unofficial transcript on your Infinite Campus Portal. 

Sending Test Scores 

Sending SAT Scores 

Sending ACT Scores 

Required High School Curriculum 

Staying on Couse: University System of Georgia 

Alpharetta High School Graduation Requirements 

 *View AHS 2025-2026 Course Catalog for more information!  

Want to know where your student stands?  

Junior Advisement Meetings - Counselors meet one-on-one with every 11th grader to discuss their current graduation status beginning the week of October 22nd in the Media Center.  

Senior Meetings – Counselors meet one-on-one with every 12th grader to discuss Senior year requirements and graduation status.  

Want more information on College & Career Exploration?  

Counselors will be delivering The Bridge Bill Classroom Guidance to all grade levels, covering Post-Secondary options, throughout the year.  

Helpful Research Tool – SchooLinks (taking place of previously used, Naviance) 

SchooLinks:  

For the 25-26 SY Fulton County Schools has adopted SchooLinks, a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness platform designed to support students in planning their educational and professional futures.  

What is SchooLinks? SchooLinks is an innovative tool that offers a wide range of features to help students navigate their academic journey and prepare for life after graduation. It includes: 

  • College Planning: Tools for researching colleges, managing applications, and tracking deadlines. 

  • Career Exploration: Resources to explore various career paths, including interest assessments and job shadowing opportunities. 

  • Academic Advising: Features that facilitate communication between students and counselors, helping to create personalized academic plans. 

  • Financial Aid Guidance: Information and tools to help students understand and apply for scholarships and financial aid. 

  • Skill Development: Modules for developing essential skills such as resume writing, interview preparation, and networking. 

HOPE Scholarship Information  

Log in/Create your GAFutures account to check eligibility. You must have a SSN on file with the high school as well as on your GAFutures profile to be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship.  

Basic HOPE Eligibility 

Must have minimum of 4 HOPE Rigor Courses   

HOPE Deadline & Procedure - HERE 

  • The GSFC calculates the GPA for HOPE based solely on unweighted grades from CORE courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, & World Language). You can view your HOPE/Zell Miller GPA calculation by logging into/creating your My GAFutures Account 

Note – A student who was not academically eligible for the HOPE Scholarship upon high school graduation or home study completion can gain eligibility while in college.  

Zell Miller Scholarship Information  

Initial Academic Eligibility 

Application and Deadlines – HERE  

Note - A student who was not academically eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship upon high school graduation or home study completion cannot gain eligibility while in college.  

College Visits  

  • AHS will no longer be using Naviance to register for College Visits. Students will now view upcoming College visits via SchooLinks through ClassLink.  

  • Students also have the ability to schedule in-person college visits through the websites of their prospective colleges. You can research these opportunities directly on the college's website.  Attendance - Alpharetta High School 

Military 

  • A career in the US Military offers a multitude of opportunities! There are thousands of careers in the Military, various ways to serve your country, and opportunities to earn financial aid for college. 

  • Careers in the Military 

ASVAB  

  • The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a free, standardized multi-aptitude test that reveals areas of strength and ability in Math, Science, and Language. This test is a requirement if you are interested in a career in the military, however, you are not obligated to join the military by taking the test. Many students take the ASVAB for its career exploration benefits. 

  • AHS will host the ASVAB in the Spring of 2026. Reach out to Counselor, Mrs. Letitia Graham, if you are interested in taking the ASVAB at AHS – grahamlc@fultonschools.org  

  • Understanding the ASVAB 

  • ASVAB FAQ