The Bulldog Bulletin from Chamblee High School 
Sunday, August 23, 2015
COUNSELING CORNER - COLLEGE, CAREER and GRADUATION
Click here for the Counseling Department web page
Test Out Option
Upcoming College Visits
Mississippi State University Scholars
AES Engineering Scholarship
Test Out Option
A DCSD student may earn course credit by earning a final course grade of 70 or higher OR prior to taking the course, a student may earn course credit by achieving "Exceeds" level on the state designated End-Of-Course (EOC).  This method of earning course credit is referred to as "Testing Out".  Click here for additional information on student eligibility and testing details
 
"Testing out" by taking the end-of-course assessment is available for the following subject areas:
  • Language Arts
    • Ninth Grade Literature and Composition
    • American Literature and Composition
  • Mathematics
    • Algebra I (Beginning Winter 2015)
    • Geometry (Beginning Winter 2015)
    • Coordinate Algebra
    • Analytic Geometry
  • Science
    • Physical Science
    • Biology
  • Social Studies
    • United States History
    • Economics/Business/Free Enterprise
The Georgia Department of Education has established specific test-out EOC windows. The test out option is only available through the online administration. Interested students may pick up a recommendation form from the Counseling Center, Room 1113. 

DeKalb County School District will offer EOC test options in the following months:
All recommendation forms and fees ($50, cash only) are due to Counseling by:
August 2015
August 19 (for August administration
September 2015
September 8 (for September administration)
March 2016
March 7 (for March administration)
June 2016
May 26 (for June administration)
College Visits to CCHS
For those of you new to Chamblee, many College Admissions Representatives visit CCHS during the school year to meet with our wonderful students.  Last year, 88 different colleges and universities visited CCHS. Most visits take place in the Counseling Conference Room or alternate CCHS location.
 
College Visits will be posted on the website, on the Bulldog Bulletin and on the College Visit Calendar posted outside the Counseling Office.
 
CCHS Seniors and Juniors with a particular interest in that college or university:
  • Come by the Counseling Office and get a College Visit pass at least three days before the representative's visit.  
  • The College Visit Pass must be signed by the teacher whose class the student will miss during the visit time and the student is responsible for making up any missed assignments.  
  • The College Visits are 30 minutes long and offer the Admissions Representative to present great information about their institution.  
  • Students attending have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more directly from the Admission Rep.  
  • For many of the colleges, the visiting representative may be the first reader of the student's application.
Please encourage your Junior or Senior to check out the College Visit Calendar every month! Colleges visiting CCHS in August and September are listed below.  
Additions to the list from last week are marked with an *.

Georgia Tech on Monday, August 24 at 9:00 am
Wesleyan University on Tuesday, August 25 at 9:30 am
University of Alabama on Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 am
Berry College on Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 am
University of Kentucky on Wednesday at 10:00 am
University of Tennessee on Wednesday at 10:30 am
*Pace University on Thursday, August 27 at 9:30 am
Earlham College on Thursday, August 27 at 10:00 am
*Old Dominion University on Thursday, August 27 at 10:30 am
Wellesley College on Thursday, August 27 at 1:30 pm
*Florida Southern College on Friday, August 28 at 10:45 am
Amherst College on Friday, August 28 at 1:30 pm
North Carolina State on Monday, August 31 at 9:00 am
*Grinnell College on Monday, August 31 at 1:30 pm
*Bryant University on Monday, August 31 at 2:00 pm
 
Brandeis University on Tuesday, September 1 at 10:00 am
Brown University on Tuesday, September 1 at 10:30 am
Kennesaw State on Tuesday, September 1 at 12:30 pm
*University of Georgia on Tuesday, September 1 at 1:30 pm
Northwestern University on Wednesday, September 2 at 9:30 pm
Simmons College on Wednesday, September 2 at 1:30 pm (time changed)
Boston University on Thursday, September 3 at 9:00 am
*University of Chicago on Friday, September 4 at 9:30 am
Presbyterian College on Friday, September 4 at 10:00 am
Oglethorpe University on Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00 am
Auburn University on Tuesday, September 8 at 10:30 am
St. John's University of Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 am
Purdue University on Friday, September 11 at 10:00 am
Stetson University on Monday, September 14 at 9:30 am
New York University on Monday, September 14 at 1:00 pm
University of Southern California on Monday, September 21 at 2:30 pm
Georgia Southern University on Wednesday, September 23 at 9:30 am
Mercer University on Monday, August 28 at 9:30 am
SCAD on Monday, September 28 at 10:00 am 
Mississippi State University Scholars Recognition Day
Mississippi State University announces their Scholars Recognition Day on September 28, 2015.   This event is only for high school seniors who have a composite ACT score of 29 or higher.  Because this is an invitation-only event, there is no charge. However, there are only 450 seats available and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Seniors with an ACT score or 29 or higher and who are interested in Mississippi State should contact the Admissions Office at 662-325-2224 or admit@msstate.edu. Visit www.admissions.msstate.edu for additional information.  
AES Engineering Scholarship
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.  The award is $500 and the deadline for entry is October 7, 2015.  

For additional information, go to www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.  

Please encourage your student to apply.  Good luck to all!