Counseling Services

• Parent Tool Kit

• Washington Post On Parenting

• Online Safety for Children and Teens - A Comprehensive Guide to Staying Safe Online

• The Center for Parenting Education 

• Kids Health for Parents 

Tips for Middle School parents: http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/articl...

Study Skills: A Handout for Parents: http://www.ldonline.org/article/5904

Parents, What To Expect in 9th Grade: http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/10668-high-school-what-to-expect-in-ninth-grade

CollegeBoard is a valuable web resource for students and families. It’s features include SAT prep and registration, AP program information, college search and matching tools, webinars about various topics related to the college-search process, and more.

Parchment is a digital credential service. GWA uses Parchment as a secure method of sending transcripts and student and alumni credentials to universities and employers. Parchment also has a college matching search tool which calculates chance of admission based on the student’s profile and academics.

BigFuture is a web resource for students, parents, and educators. It contains all things college related including informational articles, financial planning tools, college search function, and application tips.

YouVisit.com is an innovative website that provides virtual tours of thousands of university and college campuses worldwide. YouVisit can help students and parents get a feel for a campus environment and facilities which can help narrow down the college search process.

CommonApp is a convenient “one-stop shop” for applications for more than 700 universities and colleges. Most of the universities on CommonApp are based in the U.S. however the number of listed international universities is growing. Students can use the common application to apply to numerous universities for just one fee instead of many. Students and parents can also utilize the search function and find information about financial aid and resources, college application tips and planning.

University and College Admissions Services (UCAS) is the go-to for students interested in studying in the UK. Similar to CommonApp, UCAS has all the tools and features necessary for students and parents from the early exploration stage to actual application submission.

ScholarSnapp is a free application tool for scholarship and financial aid opportunities. ScholarSnapp matches students with scholarships that they qualify for and streamlines the process so students can apply to multiple scholarships with one application.

Summer Discovery Internships provides pre-college enrichment programs at numerous universities across the US and UK. Students can take courses for college credit, live on a campus, partake in internship and job skills workshops, and network with students and professionals in various fields of study.

Summer Program Finder is a database of pre-college summer courses and programs available for high school students. Opportunities include work, volunteer projects, study abroad options, and both credit and non-credit options for courses.

Register for the SAT The SAT is offered 6 times throughout the school year. GWA is a registered testing site (test center number: 54410). It is common for students to take the test more than once. It is recommended that 11th grade students take the SAT in the spring and 12th graders again in the fall semester.

Register for the ACT The ACT is another standardized test commonly used for admission to numerous US universities. Universities often use test scores to determine eligibility for admission and merit-based scholarships.

Register for the IELTS The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an English-language proficiency test required for admission by many schools in the UK. It is also used for immigration and student visa applications. The IELTS is offered at the British Council in Rabat.

Register for the TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is an English proficiency test for non-native English speakers. Most U.S. universities require that international applicants take the TOEFL. Students may take the TOEFL at the AMIDEAST testing center.

Khan Academy a free test prep and tutoring resource for students, teachers, and parents which focuses on test preparation and study habits. Khan Academy is commonly used as an additional supplement to classroom instruction and tutoring.

PrepScholar is a popular study tool for the SAT and ACT. It backs up it’s expensive sticker price with a money-back guarantee to raise student scores by +160 points.