Proclamation Apply to College Month

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Whitney McGinniss, Board Member, District 2

Request: It is requested that the Board of Education adopts and approves the proclamation for National Apply to College for the month of November 2024.

Why: Apply to College Month is a national initiative of ACT's Center for Equity in Learning to increase the number of students accessing post-secondary education.

Details: Georgia Apply to College (GAC) is sponsored by the Georgia Student Finance Commission and is supported by Communities in Schools of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Education, the Georgia Independent College Association, the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the University System of Georgia.

The goal of Georgia Apply to College (GAC) is to provide all Georgia high school seniors with the opportunity to apply to college with a focus on aiding first generation and underrepresented students as they navigate the college application process.

The first Georgia Apply to College events were held at eight high schools across Georgia in November 2008. Since then, participation has grown. In support of GAC, each year the Governor has issued a proclamation declaring November Georgia Apply to College Month. The Georgia Apply to College program also provides access to online materials to help schools prepare for their event.

Financial impact: There is no financial impact on the district.

Contact: Dr. Kishia K. Towns, Chief of Wrap Around Support, Division of Wrap Around Support

Mr. Christopher Key, Executive Director of Student Advancement, Division of Wrap Around Support

Status: Approval by General Counsel is not required.