PRHS Counseling Weekly Newsletter

Need to know who your counselor is? Alphabetical breakdown refers to student’s last name. Please reach out to your counselor anytime!

The Counseling Office is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am until 3pm, excluding student/staff holidays.

Your counselor will send a pass to you in class within a few days.

Juniors and parents of 11th graders, you don't want to miss this important event! See the graphic below for more information

All are welcome to attend! Please join us! See the graphic below for all of the details.

We hope you will participate in these events as we celebrate Georgia Apply to College Week 2026! We have some new events this year --scan the QR code below to sign up!

This event is for you! We hope to see you there!

Do you have questions about a college of interest? Do you want to learn more about potential colleges of interest? Thinking about joining the military?

Tuesday, October 20th: Vanderbilt University at 12pm in the Media Center Collab Corner

Monday, November 2nd: Louisiana State University (LSU) at 1pm in the Media Center Collab Corner

Thursday, November 12th: University of North Georgia at 11am in the Media Center Collab Corner

Tuesday, December 8th: University of Toccoa Falls at 10am in the Media Center Collab Corner

Check back frequently, as college and military visits are added regularly. Stop by the Counseling Office for a pass to attend a college visit.

· Transcript Request Policy: Transcripts to in-state colleges can be sent electronically for free through http://gafutures.org if the student has an account and has their SSN on file at PRHS.

Official paper transcripts for out of state colleges are $5 each and will be ready within 48 hours of the request. Paper transcripts should be ordered through mypaymentsplus.com. Students or parents must pick up the transcripts and mail themselves. The counseling office does not mail documents on behalf of students.

Electronic sending of official transcripts through the following outlets is done free of charge:

• UGA Counselor Portal • Common Application • Coalition for College • Parchment • SchooLinks

· Letter of Recommendation Policy: Counselors will be happy to provide a recommendation if it is required or strongly encouraged by a college or scholarship. If you request a letter of recommendation from your counselor you must have a completed Senior Information Sheet. After completing the information sheet, submit it to your counselor via email. You will also need to put your counselor's name and email address in your college application in the school counselor field so that he/she has access to complete the recommendation. Remember to plan ahead! Recommendation requests should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the deadline.

· College Applications: Seniors, below are some frequently applied to in-state colleges and their application deadline:

• University of Georgia: Early Action, October 15; Regular Decision: January 1
• Georgia Institute of Technology: Early Action, October 15; Regular Decision: January 6
• Georgia College & State University: Early Action, October 15; Regular Decision: April 1
• Georgia State University: Early Action & honors/scholarship priority deadline: November 15; final application deadline: May 1
• Georgia Gwinnett College: May 1
• Augusta University: Rolling admission until July 1
• Kennesaw State University: July 1
• Georgia Southern University: August 1

*Always check the college’s admissions website for application procedures and deadlines

See the information below from Georgia Gwinnett College!

PRHS End Zone

• The End Zone is located in the Media center and is a place to study, use computers for school work, and meet groups for school projects. The End Zone maintains an academic focus and is where we maintain the academic standard of excellence at Peachtree Ridge High School.
• The End zone is open Mondays through Thursdays from 2:30-4:30pm. While there is a certified teacher in the End Zone each day after school Monday through Thursday, student leaders (Head Tutors) run and operate the End Zone.
• Students need to be in the End Zone by 2:30 pm or have an official End Zone pass from their teacher to enter the End Zone after 2:30 pm.
• Peer tutoring is available in the End Zone. Student tutors are trained through their national honor societies and Beta club.
• SEE THE FLYER BELOW FOR A QR CODE TO SIGN UP FOR TUTORING!

The Community Assistance & Resource Effort (CARE) Closet is a confidential school-based food pantry.

Students, please stop into the Counseling Office.

Parents, appointments can be made through the Community School to shop the Care Closet in the evening. Contact Ms. Hildago in the Community School at 678.512.6040.

For more information visit carecloset.org

Email: ridge.counseling@gcpsk12.org
Website: gcpsk12.org/domain/4240
Location: 1555 Old Peachtree Road Northwest, Suwanee, GA, USA
Phone: 678-512-6070
Twitter: @prhs_counseling