Welcome to the ECHS Counselor Website!

THE ECHS COLLEGE GUIDE

Click Here for the 2020-21 College Checklist

 Click Here for the Top 15 Colleges in Georgia

 NCAA

Click Here to Register with NCAA

NAIA

Click Here to Register with NAIA

Click Here for Final Transcripts

Click Here to Request a Recommendation Letter to Accompany a College or Scholarship Application

INTERESTED IN PURSUING A DEGREE IN AGRICULTURE AT UGA?

APPLY FOR THE

$28,000 RURAL SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP 

NOW AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS FROM RURAL AREAS IN GEORGIA!   

THE UGA RURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM IS SEEKING TO RECRUIT

THE MOST

QUALIFIED STUDENTS FROM RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA

WHO HAVE EXCELLED ACADEMICALLY, HAVE SHOWN STRONG

LEADERSHIP ABILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND ARE SEEKING A DEGREE IN AGRICULTURE!

DEADLINE:  NOVEMBER 15, 2020

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ELIGIBLE COUNTIES IN GEORGIA, TIMELINES, AND OTHER DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT

https://www.caes.uga.edu/students/scholarships/rural-scholars.html 

No FEE November!

MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

IS WAIVING THEIR APPLICATION FEE

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER! 

FOR OPEN HOUSE EVENTS, VISIT 

https://www.mga.edu/admissions/campus-tour.php

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

IS WAIVING THEIR APPLICATION FEE

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER!

VISIT

https://www.admissions.georgiasouthern.edu

ONE-ON-ONE ZOOM WITH EAST GEORGIA

East Georgia State College is now offering students the opportunity to speak with an admissions recruiter via Zoom Video Conferencing!  Students can now enjoy one-on-one assistance in gaining acceptance to East Georgia from the comfort of their homes!  Zoom conferences will include the following:

• A START-TO-FINISH ADMISSIONS APPLICATION WALKTHROUGH
• ASSISTANCE COMPLETING & SUBMITTING ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS
• AN ADMISSIONS Q & A SESSION
• SCHEDULING THE ACCUPLACER EXAM
• ACCUPLACER TESTING IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE STATESBORO CAMPUS EACH FRIDAY WITH A LIMIT OF 6 STUDENTS PER SESSION!
• TO REGISTER TO TAKE THE ACCUPLACER EXAM, VISIT https://ega.edu/statesboro/testing

SCHEDULE A ZOOM CONFERENCE WITH EAST GEORGIA TODAY!  

VISIT

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-on-one-recruiters-tickets-125023000159

PROBE FAIR

VIRTUAL COLLEGE PROBE FAIR 2020

OCTOBER 5-7

NOVEMBER 2

NOVEMBER 4-5

Congratulations ECHS for Placing 3rd in the State for the Number of Participants Registered for the Month of October!

Pre-registration for each session is required!

Students - Click Here to Register!

Parents - Click Here to Register!

You may also use this QR code to register!

QR codes can be scanned by mobile devices directly through the device camera or by downloading a QR reader app!

The virtual tour will occur in two mini-fairs:  

Mini-Fair #1

October 5-7

Mini-Fair #2

November 2

November 4-5

Panels and presentations will be available through Zoom Webinars! 

Colleges will field questions, and all sessions will be recorded and archived on YouTube for on-demand viewing!

Students can find their favorite college or discussion topic as they register!

There is no charge for students or parents to participate!

Be sure to register to receive updates on participating colleges!

 Questions?

Contact Mrs. Mimi Hayes

ECHS College and Career Counselor

mhayes@effingham.k12.ga.us

SAT Test Dates at ECHS

Click Here to Register

October 3

November 7

December 5

March 13

May 8

ACT Test Dates at ECHS

Click Here to Register

September 12

October 24

December 12

February 6

  College admissions representatives will hold

VIRTUAL MEETINGS

at ECHS

September through November! 

Please sign up in the counselors' office to attend these virtual meetings!

Questions?

Contact Mrs. Mimi Hayes

ECHS College and Career Counselor

mhayes@effingham.k12.ga.us

Wednesday, September 9

SCAD at 10:30 A.M.

Wednesday, September 16  

Georgia Southwestern at 10:30 A.M.

Wednesday, September 23

UGA at 9:30 A.M.

Wednesday, September 30

Albany State University at 11:30 A.M.

Tuesday, October 6

University of Tennessee at 9:30 A.M.

Wednesday, October 14

Middle Georgia at 9:30 A.M.

Monday, October 19

Kennesaw State University at 9:30 A.M.

Wednesday, October 28

Georgia Southern University at 9:30 A.M.

 Tuesday, November 3 

East Georgia at 10:30 A.M.

Tuesday, November 10

Point University at 9:30 A.M.

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Tips for Parents During COVID-19

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COUNSELING SERVICES IN EFFINGHAM

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ECHS STAR STUDENTS

CLASS OF 2020

STEVEN BOYLES AND NATHAN DICKEY

 Congratulations to the 2020 STAR Students for Effingham County High School...

Steven Boyles and Nathan Dickey!

Steven's STAR teacher is Mrs. Lynn Kennedy.  Mrs. Kennedy is a chemistry teacher at Effingham County High School.

Nathan's STAR teacher is Mrs. Kenza Murray.  Mrs. Murray is the director of bands at Ebenezer Middle School.

STAR STUDENTS MUST HAVE THE HIGHEST SAT SCORE AND BE IN THE TOP 10% OF THEIR CLASS! 

THIS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY PAGE---THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS. 

orp. and Rincon Chevrolet, will be on hand to take resumes and offer information about their companies and their employment needs.  Applicants should come dressed for success and should bring their resumes and a desire to work!

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 DATA CLERK

 If you do not have a portal account, please see the school data clerk, Mrs. Shayla Dekle, or email her at sdekle@effingham.k12.ga.us to set up an account.

THE REGISTRAR