Wheeler Counseling Corner

This year, the Counseling Department has a new face and your counselor may have changed. Find your counselor by clicking below!

It’s a great place to find information on:

How to Contact Your Counselor, Scholarships, Dual Enrollment, Transcript Requests, AND MORE!

The Counseling Department has a Calming Space located in the College and Career Center. If students find that they need a safe space for a brief, yet intentional break to defuse anger, re-center outside of the classroom, or deescalate emotions/anxiety before becoming overwhelmed, they should ask their teacher for a pass and check in at the Counseling Suite front desk.

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, their caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

Students, if you are experiencing a food shortage at home, you can request a Weekend Bag of items to help you make it through the weekend! Sign up by clicking below or using the QR code in the flyer (also below). The QR codes is also posted around the school.

Wheeler High School proudly congratulates Shraynash Dhungel on being named a QuestBridge National College Match Finalist! This prestigious recognition honors outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and perseverance. We celebrate Shraynash’s hard work and dedication and wish him the very best in the next steps of the QuestBridge process!

Wheeler GHP sent 61 students to the county, and we are so excited to announce that 53 of them are moving on to apply/interview at the state level! This is a HUGE accomplishment for the students! Congratulations to all candidates!

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

The presentation has been shared via email and on the Wheeler Counseling Website in the section for Senior Grade Level Information.

Senior Dues, Cap and Gown, Senior Photos (etc.)

Seniors, as we approach the winter holidays, you need to start planning ahead! Counselors will not be working over the December/January break, so if you are applying to colleges with a January application deadline, you need to submit transcript and letter of recommendation requests by Wednesday, December 3rd to ensure submission by the January deadline. To review how to request these items, please click below for additional details and instructions

*Counselors will not submit transcripts or recommendation letters during the break.

Seniors, are you interested in coming to school late or leaving early? If your answer is yes, then apply for Minimum Day! Through Minimum Day, you can miss 1st OR 4th block. You can use the time how ever you'd like, but you MUST BE OFF CAMPUS so transportation is required. You cannot utilize the privilege of Minimum Day if you already have Mentorship or Work Based Learning on your spring schedule. Additionally, you must be on track for May 2026 graduation with no more than three required courses remaining for the spring semester. If this is you, stop by and pick up an application from Mrs. Acedo in the Counseling Suite and return the form by December 5th.

November is Georgia's Apply to College Month! Click below for a list of institutions offering free applications this month. Pay close attention, as some fees are waived automatically and others require the provided codes.

-COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATIONS - Contact your Counselor via email with a written request for a college letter of recommendation. Give at least two weeks' notice before the requested submission deadline.

-Your Common App and Naviance accounts must be matched before Counselors can send documents

-Remember to update your email in Naviance to your PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS so you don't miss important communication.

-You must sign the Common App FERPA waiver before Counselors can send documents

-Check the Senior page of the Counseling website for the Senior Seminar ppt

-TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS -

•1. Add college you are applying to Naviance. ​

•Log onto your Naviance student account. ​

•Select the COLLEGES tab. ​

•Under COLLEGES select “Colleges I’m Applying To.”​

• Click on “+”, add each college/university, including application information.​

•Click “Add Application and Request Transcript.

•Select Initial Transcript and complete the rest of the information.
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•2. Go to MyPaymentsPlus (Fees, then Activities & Events) and fill out the transcript request form and pay $2 per transcript.​

•For Common Application documents, you MUST link your Common App account to your Naviance account before your counselor can send your transcript. You must sign the Common App FERPA waiver before Counselors can send documents.

•It is your responsibility to complete ALL parts of the above process, or transcripts will not be sent.

UPCOMING CGN LIVE EVENTS

CGN Live: Dream Schools Redefined*

Monday, December 8 - 7:30 pm Eastern

What if your ‘dream school’ isn’t the one everyone tells you it should be? Join the webinar for a live Q&A on prestige, fit, affordability, and real-world value in making a college decision that’s right for you and your family.

CGN Live: Who Gets Hired (and Why) in the Age of AI*

Thursday, December 11 - 7:30 pm Eastern

In Part Three of a series on the impact of AI on the entry-level job market, presenters will look at how AI is changing recruiting, hiring and training; and what this means for current high school students. What types of skills and experiences should you be building?

And what credentials will hold their value? Experts will take your questions live.

Click the links below to register!

Details Below!

Next Steps will host a Parent Empowerment webinar on career options for students both during and after high school graduation. The October webinar has passed, but there's still time to register for the February 2026 event! Click below to register.

The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that can be used at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2027 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply. Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.

Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities.

For additional information, FAQs, and the online application, please visit the website linked here - Coolidge Scholarship

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5 PM Pacific Time.

To check for any other scholarships open to juniors, you can visit Naviance and do a Scholarship Search (under the Colleges tab) and filter it to 11th Grade.