Anna Pless Peel Director of College Counseling

Anna Pless Peel

Director of College Counseling

anna.plesspeel@tnsatlanta.org聽 |聽 404-500-9753

College Counseling at 91短视频

The college counseling process at 91短视频 is rooted in helping students find schools that are the right fit for them. Thanks to 91短视频鈥檚 innovative approach to education, in their four years at TNS, our students gain insight into their strengths and passions, and gain experience working with dozens of professionals in many fields. They graduate ready and eager for the challenges they will face in college and beyond.

 

College Visits to TNS:

91短视频 is delighted to welcome representatives from near and far to learn more about our students and our school. Representatives can schedule online through or by emailing our Director of College Counseling. Learn more about our school and our graduates by downloading our TNS College Profile 2019-20.

91短视频 is located in a converted warehouse at Parking for visiting college representatives is usually reserved in the front of the building and there is also ample parking in the gravel lot to the left of the school.

Campus visitors may enjoy sampling some of the offerings of our Cabbagetown neighborhood – a dose of caffeine and conversation at or , a quick bite at or , or a leisurely lunch at or .

Application Websites:

The college application process now takes place almost entirely online. Several colleges have joined forces to make the application process simpler for students and recommenders. Close to 750 colleges and universities, including , now accept the and over 130, including the , accept the . 聽Many colleges in the Georgia system use a common application form accessible through the website where students can also register for and learn more about the Programs.

Standardized Testing:

In order to help students prepare for the journey ahead, all 9th and 10th graders at 91短视频 take a mock PSAT in October, and we offer a mock ACT for interested students each winter. TNS helps students register for the official PSAT and AP Exams at our test center host, Druid Hills High School. Families are responsible for registering students for the appropriate dates for the and/or 聽A growing number of colleges do not require standardized testing as part of their application process. Visit for more information. 聽

Financial Aid:

For many families, the cost of a college education can seem daunting. The College Counseling Office at TNS is committed to helping families find schools that are both a good fit for the students鈥 ambitions and abilities as well as the families鈥 budget. If you haven鈥檛 started saving for college, START NOW! Take advantage of the tax savings offered by a . Use the to see what your estimated family contribution might be. When the time comes, you will apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (commonly known as 鈥淭he 鈥) and, for some colleges, the College Scholarship Service as well. For outside scholarships, ;听补苍诲 聽are great places to begin your search. offers a great summary of how to apply for aid and how to interpret financial aid awards once they arrive. For information about Georgia鈥檚 HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships, check out and the . 聽

Matriculations:

Click HERE to see where our students are getting accepted and going to college.

Memberships:

91短视频 is a proud member of the as well as the . Both organizations offer helpful resources for students and families navigating the college search and application process.