Local Students Preview College

Yellow buses lined the parking lots of Chattahoochee Technical College on Friday morning as about 300 local high school seniors experienced a day as students of Georgia’s largest technical college.

“You can tell these students all about college as much as you want, but this is really a chance for them to experience it,” said CTC director of Recruitment and Retention Erin Hamby.

After an early morning information session about everything from financial aid and admission to student activities and athletics, the students picked out programs they were most interested in learning more about. In about 10 programs, faculty held 30-minute mock classes that provided students a chance to ask questions and try their hands at some of the activities and assignments.

“Students performed surgical techniques, played with water colors, tried on fire equipment and got their hands into the dirt and plants,” said Hamby. “We hope they have a better idea of what these programs are really like and what opportunities are out there for them.”

The students from Allatoona, North Cobb, Etowah, Adairsville, , and Sprayberry high schools also learned more about the transition from high school to college with information sessions that highlighted some of the important factors of the application process. With Chattahoochee Technical College transitioning from quarters to semesters this fall, presenters explained that means with an application deadline almost a month earlier than in previous years.

“Apply by July,” Hamby said. “We are reminding prospective students that all documents, including transcripts, test scores and applications must be in our hands by July 29. We don’t want anyone to miss out on working toward their goal of a college education because of missing a deadline.”

Chattahoochee Technical College will offer another opportunity for prospective students and families to check out the offerings at the college. Thursday, April 14 from 5 to 7 p.m., CTC will host Preview Day at the college’s North Metro campus in Acworth. 

Preview Day is a showcase of all majors offered at the entire college with faculty members from different programs of study on hand to answer program specific questions. In addition, attendees may speak to admissions and financial aid representatives, as well as to staff from other college departments.

Dinner will be served to the first 200 attendees. Prospective and current students attending will be registered for a drawing for an Apple iPad to be given away after the event. 

For more information about Chattahoochee Technical College and the upcoming Preview Day, visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu or call 770-528-4545.