Counselor’s Corner

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Welcome to the counseling program at Macon East Academy!  

 

Welcome!

I can provide you with a variety of services including academic advisement, post high school planning, and career information. I can also help you to develop and manage healthy life skills, healthy relationships, and coping skills. I am also trained to provide responsive services. Responsive services include crisis response, mental and emotional wellness skills, group counseling, and individual counseling. If you need services that I cannot provide, I will help you find someone who can help you.

Contacting Me:
I am available both by appointment and by walk-in. I encourage students to make appointments by submitting requests in the “Counselor Box” located in my office, with the forms provided. I will check this box periodically throughout the day; students may come in on a walk-in basis if in crisis, during breaks or when referred by a school staff member. I also encourage all parents to call for an appointment to avoid waiting for service. To reach the counseling office, call (334) 277-6566 (ext.202) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m (When students come to the School Counselor's office, they are never in trouble, and the Counselor's office is a safe, warm place that students can share their concerns and feelings in a confidential, non-threatening way.)

Disclosure Notice:
I make every effort to follow the counseling guidelines contained in the American School Counselor Association Code of Ethics. This means I will keep the information you share with me confidential—unless you give me permission to share it, or unless I am required by law or school policy to share it.

Examples of when I must share your information:
When we must consult with other professionals to better help you
When we are required to release information by a school policy, state law, and/or the code of ethics for professional counselors
For Instance:
If we believe you are at risk of harming yourself or others
If we believe someone is trying to hurt you
If a judge orders us to provide information in court
If a law is broken


About Me:
I am Nationally Certified and in processing for licensure in the State of Alabama. I have years of experience with college services at the higher education level, including mental health counseling and academic crisis, and years of youth programming and development. I am also an active member of the American School Counselor Association and the American Counseling Association.


The Counseling program at ME meets all accreditation standards required, and ME counselors must follow state and national student outcomes, standards, and competencies for School Counseling and Guidance Programs.

Resume Builder  

From now on ALL Juniors must have a resume on file with me before any college prep-work can take place (applications, transcript sent, ect); this is required, and I will not be able to help you with any college related matters until I have one in hand. Organizing a resume helps you to market yourself, and show any strengths and weaknesses you may have. Once we have one on file, I can help you develop it, AND translate it to your college applications, as your time furthers at ME. (I am available for any questions. I am willing to work with students one-on-one with anything needed.)

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Senior to Graduate Resume Template 16.3KB Aug 10, 2012 1:09 PM

Annual College Tour a Great Success  
Resources for College Financial Aid  

Financial Aid Workshop

I have planned a financial aid workshop for junior and senior parents scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2012 @ 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. Mr. Buddy Jackson, Director of Financial Aid at Faulkner University, will conduct our workshop. Mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend. Please call or email Mrs. Hooks of your plans to attend so materials will be available for you.  

 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Below are links to information about the FAFSA. I do recommend everyone file a FAFSA after January 1st, 2012, once you get your taxes completed. You may qualify for scholarship money and it allows your student the option of work study on campus.

 

www.fafsa.gov                

This is where you start the FAFSA process. New this year, FAFSA on the web will allow applicants to access their IRS tax information and have it automatically inserted into the FAFSA. This will begin February 1, 2012.

 

www.studentaid.ed.gov/collprep          

Useful college prep checklist.

 

www.studentaid.ed.gov/needmoney  

Basic overview of the aid and application process.

 

www.studentaid.ed.gov/worksheet    

Preview of the FAFSA questions.

 

www.studentaid.ed.gov/completefafsa             

Detailed instructions for completing the FAFSA.


www.scholarships.com

Free resource with information about scholarships and financial aid.

 
AUM to AU Seamless Program  
The "AUM to AU" Seamless Admission program for the 2012-2013 Academic year went live on November 15, 2011. Seamless Admission is a joint program of Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery and was created to provide an alternative admission route for those students with their hearts set on attending Auburn University. Seamless is a competitive academic-enhancement program available to students who have applied to Auburn and had their admission deferred.

 

In fact, Seamless is the next best thing. Seamless students are officially AUM students, but most take their classes on the AU campus and get to take part in many AU activities. If you meet academic expectations, you will be guaranteed admission as an AU student beginning your sophomore year. Students enrolled in the Auburn Seamless Admission Program take their first year core courses as an Auburn Montgomery student, but they take their classes on either the AUM or AU campus.  Once the student completes 24 credit hours and maintains a 2.5 GPA, he or she is guaranteed admissions toAuburn University.

 

For more information, you can review the brochure below and go to the site www.aum.edu/seamless. We feel that this is an exciting opportunity and would be excited to talk to you if you have any questions.





 

 
ACT INFORMATION  

Juniors: 

Now is the time to study and prepare for the ACT/SAT of your choice. Spring is a great time to take the test for the first time, and gauge your strengths and weaknesses. After the first time, you can sign up for tutoring or join a prep class to work on those areas.

 

Seniors:

You have already taken the SAT/ACT of your choice. Now is the time to take a subject area test/test as required for scholarships. If you haven't been contacted for more testing, now is the time to RELAX! Congratulations!!                                                          

ACT Test Dates for 2012-2013:

 

TEST DATE                                                   Registration Deadlines                         Late Fee Requires Deadlines

 


December 8, 2012                                  November 2, 2012                                  November 3 - 16, 2012

February 9, 2013                                     January 11, 2013                                    January 12 - 18, 2013

April 13, 2013                                              March 8, 2013                                         March 9 - 22, 2013

June 8, 2013                                               May 3, 2013                                              May 4 - 17, 2013

 

Go to www.actstudent.org to register.


Future 2013-2014 Test Dates:


September 21, 2013

October 26, 2013

December 14, 2013

February 8, 2014

April 12, 2014

June 14, 2014
SAT INFORMATION  

Test Date                                                   Regular Deadline                           Late Fee

 

Jan. 26                                                       Dec. 28                                            Jan. 11
March 9                                                      Feb. 8                                               Feb. 22
May 4                                                          April 5                                               April 19
June 1                                                        May 2                                                May 17

 

Register at www.sat.collegeboard.org/register.
Auburn University  

Auburn University Private Visit Summary

 

  • Students can go to www. auburn.edu/majors to explore the more than 140 majors offered at Auburn
  • You can apply to Auburn at www. auburn.edu/admissions (Remember you must take the writing portion of the ACT or SAT to apply.)
  • Effective for students planning to enroll Summer or Fall 2012: official test scores must be sent to Auburn directly from the testing agency. They will no longer accept test scores posted on high school transcripts. (This is new and I learned about it today.)
  • You can also view all the Auburn scholarship information at auburn.edu/scholarship. There is a Dec. 1 deadline for Freshman Scholarship and admissions. There is no separate scholarship application.
  • The average 2010-2011 Freshman class profile was a GPA of 3.79 with a Middle 50% ACT score of 24-30.
  • Housing on campus is not required, but it is first come first serve.
  • February 1st is the last day to apply to Auburn.
  • May 1st is the deadline date for your deposit.
  • There are over 300 student organizations at Auburn.
Montevallo  

Summary of the University of Montevallo

 

Preview Day for Students will be Saturday Oct. 29th beginning at 9:00 AM. Register online by October 21st.

 

  • Minimum admissions requirements:           20 ACT and GPA of 2.5
  • Academic Scholarships start with a 24 ACT and a 3.0 GPA (There is no separate scholarship application)
  • You may register online at www.gomontevallo.edu .
  • Montevallo is a Division II school with 12 sports including a golf and fishing team
  • They are noted for their School of Education, their Art program and their long standing tradition of Purple/Gold College Night
  • 95% of the faculty hold the terminal degree from their discipline and they have an 88% rate of matriculation into professional programs
  • Greek life makes up about 13% of the undergraduate population with about 2,600 students.
  • New minors include Environmental Studies, Game Studies and Design, and Public Relations
  • 17:1 student to faculty ratio with an average class size of 21

 

Admissions Counselor contact: Kaitlyn Jackson ( kjackso7@montevallo.edu)

1-800-292-4349
University of the South  

 

Admission Counselor: Ryan Cassell    800-522-2234

                                                                931-598-1238

www.sewanee.edu

admission@sewanee.edu

No Application fee if you apply online!!!!!

Deadline for scholarship applications is Dec. 1.

 

  • Sewanee is located about 3 and a half to 4 hours from Montgomery. It is about 40 miles from Chattanooga and about 93 miles from Nashville.  It is located in Sewanee, TN.
  • It has the second largest campus in the country.
  • It has a value-centered environment. Students sign an honor code and live by that code. The code prohibits lying, stealing, and cheating. They take this very seriously.
  • The current freshmen class is from 36 states and 6 countries with an average GPA of 3.62 and average ACT between 25-30.
  • They are a test optional school meaning you can choose to submit your ACT/SAT scores or choose to complete an evaluative interview with a member of the admission staff.
  • NCAA Division III School with a variety of sports offered.
  • 90%- 95% matriculation into law school and 80%-85% entrance into medical school
  • Sewanee is a strong academic school with an average class size of around 15 students.

 

Fall 2011 Preview Dates:

September 24

October 29

Can you imagine how beautiful this 13,000 acre campus will be during the fall foliage season? They also have visits Monday-Friday. Go to http://visit.sewanee.edu.