CHOOSING A COLLEGE
When choosing a college, there are several important factors to consider:

Location: How far away from home do I want to be?
Size: How many students do I want to be in class with?
Cost: Can I reasonably afford the tuition and fees?
Academic: Does this college offer my prospective major? Does this college offer a variety of majors for me to explore?
Admission requirements: What are my chances of being admitted to this college? Am I meeting their requirements?

There are several free online tools that will allow you to explore colleges that match your preferences. 

COLLEGE APPLICATION
​FEE WAIVER
Students who are served through free/reduced lunch are eligible for college application fee waivers. After taking the SAT on a fee waiver, four college application waivers will be loaded into your CollegeBoard account. Check with individual college admission websites for school specific requirements regarding application fee waivers. 

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Admissions applications are different at each school. Options for the different applications include: 
  • Individual college websites
  • GA Futures
  • The Common Application
  • Coalition for College
  • ​SCOIR

GA Futures 
Apply to many Georgia colleges directly from the website

Common Application
Fill out one application and send to several colleges.
List of Participating Colleges

Coalition for College
Fill out one application and send to several colleges. Apply to coalition schools through SCOIR.

In order to complete your college application, you will also need to submit many of the following documents:
  • Official Transcript
  • Official SAT/ACT scores
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Application Fee Waiver (if eligible; see above)

resources for 
first generation students 
Being the first in your family to attend college is an exciting accomplishment, but it also comes with additional confusion surrounding the college application process. Thankfully, there are loads of resources for you!​

resources for
​undocumented students
College is an option for you! Policies regarding admission of undocumented students is always changing, so be sure to check for up to date information on college admission websites. Counselors can also assist in facilitating that conversation. Check out the many resources available to you:

CLASS RANK + GPA

Many schools will ask you to self-report your class rank and GPA.
​This information can be found at the bottom of your most recent transcript. 

technical colleges
Programs at these colleges offer students the opportunity to earn a certificate, diploma or an associate's degree in a technical field. These schools typically have less rigorous admission requirements, including more flexible deadlines. Interested students can take either the SAT, ACT, or COMPASS/ACCUPLACER test. 
Financial aid is available for students pursuing a technical education degree. More information can be found below.