Guidance

The College Counseling Program at FPCA is to assist parents and students through the college decision-making process. Students are helped to recognize their academic and personal talents. 

This information is used to help the students and parents match colleges and universities to the student’s abilities. The college process starts in 9^th grade and continues until the student starts college. We are in partnership with GSU to create flexible schedules for our students to Duel Enroll their Junior and Senior year at FPCA. 

• Update GA Futures account, take personality tests as desired
• Take PSAT—review results for possible AP courses and improvement
• Meet with counselor (parents and/or students) as desired
• Discuss course selection
• Take SAT Subject Tests as suggested by teachers
• If interested in Dual Enrollment for junior year, take SAT or ACT in Spring
• Research colleges and the application process

• Meet with counselor as desired
• Recommend taking final ACT or SAT in October or November
• Refine college list
• Write college essays with counselor and English teacher assistance
• Complete Early Action/Early Decision applications in October
• Complete FAFSA (opens October 1st)
• Talk with counselor about acceptances
• Make final decision by May 1st deadlines