A MESSAGE FROM HEAD COUNSELOR CARY KENNEDY

Greetings! 

It is tough for me to adjust to the back-to-school schedule and the demands of school.  I'm sure our students feel the same way.  Typically, after a few weeks, we'll all develop strategies to balance workloads and our anxiety will lessen.  The Brookwood Counseling Department is here to help when students feel school stress. 

Counselors provide individual student and small-group counseling, plus run programs throughout the year for students during guided study periods.  We will be the ones at school who begin to explore college and career options with your student.  And, with the frequency of standardized testing, we will be here to support students as they prepare.   

We will also work as parent-school liaisons.  If you need to contact someone at school to discuss your student, often we will be your first point of contact.  In addition, parent information nights will be scheduled throughout the year by grade level to make sure parents stay informed.  The Tack Room, our twice-a-month counseling newsletter, will also keep you up-to-date on what's up in Brookwood Counseling.  

We look forward to a great school year,
 
Cary

College Reps to Visit Brookwood

The counseling office organizes college reps to visit Brookwood. Interested students may speak with admission personnel from these colleges.  Students should come by the counseling office (A1) to request a pass prior to the day of the visit.

University of Evansville - September 6, 2nd period

Valdosta State University - September 12, 2nd period

American University in Washington, DC - September 12, 3rd period

UNC Chapel Hill, September 13, 2nd period 

Elon University, September 13, 2nd period

Georgia College & State University, September 13, 3rd period

Southern Methodist University, September 16, 2nd period

Georgia Southern - September 18, 3rd period

Miami University in Ohio - September 19, 2nd period

Georgia Tech - September 24, 2nd period

Rhodes College - September 25, 2nd period

Florida Atlantic University - September 25, 3rd period

SKA Academy of Art & Design, September 26, 3rd period

Brookwood will host "Discover Duke University" in the Commons Area on Wednesday, October 2 from 7:00-9:00 pm.  During this program, a Duke admissions officer will present information and answer questions about the university, the admissions process, financial aid and more. Register online at https://admiss.ugrad.duke.edu/discover-duke/.

Resources, Deadlines & Opportunities 

The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine will host "Vet School for a Day" on Wednesday, September 26. This program will educate students about the many career opportunities within the field of veterinary medicine.  More info online.  Interested students should see Mrs. Varzaly in the counseling office (A1) before August 30. 

Take advantage of SAT & ACT Prep Classes offered at Brookwood. 

Senior parent meeting, August 29, 7:00 p.m. in the Theater. The presentation will include 2-year, 4-year and technical college options, plus changes to the HOPE scholarship, financial aid, college applications, letters of recommendation and scholarships.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered at Brookwood on September 12. This test measures students' interests and aptitudes and does not tie students to the military. Juniors and seniors can sign up in the counseling office.

More deadlines and opportunities for seniors in the latest Senior Bulletin.