NEWSLETTER
Senior year is finally here and it will go by really fast so stay on your toes and meet all of the deadlines. Not only will you be busy with so many activities associated with school, but you also have many decisions to make about your future. I will do my best to keep you up to date on any information about scholarships, college fairs, visitation days, etc, etc.etc!!! However, please REMEMBER that it is YOUR RESPONSIBILTY to complete applications and return them in a timely manner. I will use newsletters to let you know about any opportunities that come to my attention ( be sure to check the bulletin boards, my Quia website) YOU need to be searching for information on schools, scholarships, etc. on your own NOW. Don't wait until it is to late! Feel free to come by if I can assist you in anyway. Remember to involve your parents/guardians or other mentors as you make your decisions about your future. Share this information with them and seek their advice and input in your decision-making process. HAVE A GREAT SENIOR YEAR!!
RESUMES! RESUMES ! Start on yours now you will need one to apply for scholarships.
ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAM TESTING DATE:
Sept.17-21: Monday-Math, Tuesday-Reading, Wednesday-Language, Thursday-Social Studies, Friday-Biology
Cram sessions will be the week before the exam.
If you have not taken the ACT or if you are not happy with your scores register to take it again. 20012-2013 ACT test dates
Test dates Registration deadline
Sept. 8,2012 Aug. 31
Oct. 27 Sept. 21
Dec. 8 Nov. 2
Feb. 9, 2013 Jan.11, 2013
April 13, 2013 Mar. 8, 2013
June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013
REGISTER ONLINE AT www.actstudent.org
This is your High School Code: 011-235
Use this code to complete your registration.
New requirements for photo identification are in place for the ACT this year. Check their websites for more information on what is required.
There are fee waivers in the counselor's office for those who qualify.
SELECTIVE SERVICE RESISTRATION: Males who are 18 years of age MUST with the selective Service System. Register at www.sss.gov. You must be registered to qualify for federal financial aide as well as for financial aid at most colleges.
COLLEGE VISITS
If you are planning on attending college, you should be narrowing your choices down to 3 or 4 schools. Most schools now have applications and scholarship applications availale online. You should also schedule an appointment to visit, preferably on weekends since you only get one excused visitation day.
College Fair
Dekalb County College Fair will be Oct. 4 at the Dekalb County Coliseum in Rainsville. We will travel there on buses. Travel permission forms will be passed out at a later date.
Birmingham National College Fair will be held Sunday, Sept. 16 from 1-4pm at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, North Exposition Hall in Birmingham, AL Admission is free. You can meet representatives from colleges and universities from throughout the country and get information on admission requirements, financial aid, testing, college majors and more.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Wendy's High school Heisman (www.wendysheisman.com) has opened the door for any senior student-athlete to apply for the Wendy's High School Heisman Awards Program. the award honors male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership. Applications must be completed and submitted no later than 5:00 pm on Oct. 2, 2012 Reviewers must submit their review no later than 5:00 pm on Oct. 4.
Suntrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes-Apply online at wwwofftocollege.info
Kids' Chance Scholarship Fund-deadline is May 1, 2013. www.alfinc.org
AXA Foundation Scholarships-deadline Dec. 1, 2011 www.axa-achievement.com
Alabama Homebuilders Foundation Scholarships deadline-Mar. 15, 2013 www.ahbfoundation.org
SAE Engineering Scholarships deadlines Dec. 15,2012 and Jan. 15, 2013 http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund-Deadline Dec. 15 http://www.hsf.net
Linley Heflin Scholarships for women planning on attending a 4 yr university-Deadline is Jan. 13, 2013. www.linlyheflin.org
The Smith Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Scholarships- Dadline for application is Jan. 15, 2013 https://www.scolarselect.com/scholarships/1072-2010-smith-scholarship-program
Gates Millineum Scholars Program deadline Jan.11, 2013 www.gmsp.org
The Art Institute Scholarship Competition-http://www.artinstitutes.edu/competition/scholarship-competitions.aspx
Mensa awards based solely on the students essay online at www.mensafoundation.org
Best Buy Scholarships apply online at www.bestbuy.com
Lowe's Scholarship apply online at www.lowes.com
KFC colonel's Scholars awards up to $20,000 in scholarships: Applications online
at www.kfcscholars.org
The Horatio-Alger Association Application deadline Oct. 25, 2012.https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_alabama.cfm.
FINANCIAL AID: FAFSA cannot be completed/filed until after Jan. 1, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year. (You and your parents use your 2012 tax return to complete the FAFSA.) The fastest way is to file online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Scholarship and application deadlines for many 4 year universities is Dec. 1, 2012.
Helpful Hints
Read carefully and follow directions
Do not leave blanks on application forms
Use your full given name not a nickname
Keep copies of EVERYTHING you send in
Visit and make contacts at the schools you are considering
Respond quickly to all requests from admissions/financial aid
Complete applications in black ink or type them. Apply online
Use professional email addresses.Not something like:
gogirl@hotmama.com
Check your email often for information from colleges to which
you have applied
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY DON'T EXPECT YOUR PARENTS TO DO THIS.
There is college information in the counselor's office for the following schools:
UAB, University of Alabama, JSU, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Judson, Huntingdon, LSU, Auburn, Tuskegee, Snead, Washington University in St. Louis
Deadlines:
University of Alabama, Auburn, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAH Scholarship deadline December 1, 2012
Northeast Community college- Jan.,2013
Snead State - March 1, 2013
Gadsden State - March 1, 2013
JSU - March 1, 2013
All local scholarship deadlines are in the spring semester.
If you already know what college you want to attend let Mrs. Simpson know so she can get all information to you.
NEVER PAY FOR SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION!!!
Register with the following free website to assist in finding scholarships:
www.fastweb.com
www.college.gov
www.gocollege.com
I look forward to working with each of you as you prepare for life after high school.
Please come by and see me in the guidance office if I can be of assistance to youl
You can contact me by email at ldsimpson@dekalbk12.org
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