1. Begin gathering information when in ninth grade.
2. When in ninth grade, become familiar with the timelines for college admission.
3. When in ninth grade, become familiar with the college selection guidelines.
4. When in ninth grade, create and begin completing a portfolio at www.georgiacollege411.com. You should update this portfolio throughout your high school career.
5. Begin learning about colleges your ninth grade year and continue until your final selection is made.
6. Take the PSAT when it is offered, including the test offered in the fall of your junior year even if you took it in your sophomore year.
7. Take the SAT or ACT or both in the spring of your junior year. (If you know you will be attending a Georgia two year school, such as Gainesville college, or a technical college, such as Athens Tech or Lanier Tech, you do not have to take the SAT or ACT.)
8. Take the SAT or ACT or both in the fall of your senior year. (If you know you will be attending a Georgia two year school, such as Gainesville college, or a technical college, such as Athens Tech or Lanier Tech, you do not have to take the SAT or ACT.)
9. For counselor recommendations when required, complete this form.
10. Applications should be submitted to colleges before Thanksgiving. Many colleges, including the University of Georgia, have an early decision process. Generally, superior students can learn of an admission decision before Christmas if they apply for early decision. In that case, the applicaiton deadlines are generally in October or earlier.

Counseling Department
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
1435 Hoods Mill Road
Commerce, Georgia 30529
Phone Number: 706-336-8900
Fax Number: 706-335-2928

Counseling Department
Jackson County Comprehensive High School
1668 Winder Highway
Jefferson, Georgia 30549
Phone: 706-367-5003
Fax: 706-367-7275