Resources
Parent Connection
Below are links to the Bibb County Public School District and information and links to a few websites that all parents and/or guardians of college-bound students should visit when planning for their children's postsecondary education.
Bibb County Public School District
Bibb County Board of Education
484 Mulberry Street
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711 Phone
ACT
The ACT is a national college admissions examination developed by The ACT Corporation and is used to measure English, mathematics, science, and reading skills. Many colleges and universities utilize this tool when deciding on applicants as a supplement to high school transcripts to help assess a student's ability to complete college-level work. The ACT website allows students to register for the test, take practice tests to prepare for the exam, search for colleges and careers of interest, and more. Additionally, the website has tools specifically for helping parents and guardians aid their children in the college application process.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The FAFSA is a document that students complete every year that they are enrolled in postsecondary education if they want to receive a portion of the $80 billion dollars that the Federal Student Aid program disburses each year through grants, loans, and work study. Additionally, most colleges and universities use the results of the FAFSA to determine the amount of financial aid that they award to their students. The application can be completed on paper or online.
FSA ID
An FSA ID is a username and password that you must use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education (ED) websites. Your FSA ID identifies you as someone who has the right to access your own personal information on ED websites.
My College Options Information for Parents
SAT
The College Board has made content, format, & scoring changes to the college entrance exam, the largest change in 30 years! BestColleges.com has compiled a guide that offers students and parents a look into the logistics & style of the new SAT as well as preparation resources!