Student Services Student/Parent Newsletter November 2016
Our school CEEB code is 341-812. This code is requested on college applications, ACT, and SAT registration. . Students planning on attending a four year college or university should definitely plan on taking the SAT or ACT as early as possible. Fee waivers are available in the counseling office for eligible students. If you are planning on attending a two- year school, you also have the option of skipping these standardized tests and taking an admission test offered through the community college. SAT Testing Schedule 2016-2017 www.collegeboard.org
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Late Registration Deadline Deadline By Mail By Phone/Web Oct.1 Sept. 1 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Nov. 5 Oct. 7 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Dec. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Jan. 21 Dec. 21 Jan. 3 Jan. 10 Mar. 11 Feb. 10 Feb. 10 Feb. 21 May 6 Apr. 7 Apr. 18 Apr. 25 Jun. 3 May 9 May 16 May 25
ACT Testing Schedule 2015-2016 www.actstudent.org
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline Oct.22 Sept. 16 Sept. 17 -30 Dec. 10 Nov. 4 Nov. 15- 18 Feb. 11 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 –20 April 8 March 3 March 5 – 18 June 10 May 5 May 7 - 20 Senior News:
See Ms. Averitt if you want to order your cap and gown. Students may rent a cap and gown (student can keep the tassel) for $20.00.
You can find fall 2016 admissions deadline and 2016-17 open house information for all NC colleges and universities in the comprehensive CFNC Admissions and Open House Information Document. Check it out at https://cfnc.box.com/Fall2015AdmissionDeadlines. Be sure and update your CFNC Account for your senior year.
Student Transcripts: Many colleges and universities are now requesting that transcripts are sent electronically. It is important that you know the correct spelling of your counselor’s name and their e-mail address. If you are requesting that a transcript be mailed, there is a Transcript Request form in the student services office that you need to complete. You can bring stamps for your transcript or pick them up to mail yourself. Plan on at least a two day turnaround for transcripts to be processed. Seniors, some of you will be receiving scholarship notices from colleges/universities as you apply. Please bring Ms. DeVivo a copy of any scholarship you receive (whether or not you choose to accept this) so we can recognize your achievements
NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse for Student Athletes: The clearinghouse evaluates your academic record to determine if you are eligible to participate at a Division I or II college as a freshman student-athlete. (The clearinghouse is not the NCAA, but an organization that performs academic evaluations for the NCAA.) Go to ncaa.org and click on the eligibility center at the bottom of the page. For further information or assistance or for a fee waiver, see Ms. Averitt in the Student Services Office. The Student Service Office does not encourage or recommend that you pay for assistance with scholarship searches. One of the best sources of scholarship and financial aid information is the Financial Aid Office and Scholarship Office at the college to which you are applying. Be sure to visit each college’s website and follow that individual school’s instructions regarding required forms and deadlines.
Some free search areas for scholarships and financial aid are: www.fastweb.com www.cfnc.org www.collegefortn.org www.actsstudents.org www.collegeboard.org www.cappex.com www.Scholarships.com NCHSAA Endowed Fund Scholarships offers several scholarships to eligible student-athletes of NCHSAA member schools: Apply for any of these scholarships at: htpps://app.smartersselect.com/programs/32426-North-Carolina-High-Schools-Athletic-Association_Inc.
Cheerleading Scholarship. Applicant must be a member of a cheerleading squad registered for and participating in the NCHSSA Cheerleading Invitational on November 19. Apply by November 19.
Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to one senior male high school athlete participating on the varsity wrestling team and one senior female high school athlete participating on the varsity cross-country team. Apply by February 9.
Jerry McGee Endowed Student Scholarship. Awarded to two senior year high student- athletes. This award is unique because it honors both male and female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves by overcoming adversity and returned to excel beyond expectations in their scholastic athletic sport(s). Deadline is February 9.
NCHSAA/NC Chapter of USA Lacrosse Scholarship. This scholarship supports one male and one female senior planning to attend a college or university and playing varsity lacrosse. Deadline is April 8.
Wilburn Clare Medal Award. The scholarship is awarded to one male and one female student athlete participating in a varsity sport during his/her senior year. The athletes must have participated in at least two sanctioned varsity sports during his/her high school career. Deadline is February 9
Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Provides scholarship support to an outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American student-athlete participating in a varsity team sport. Deadline is February 9.
RMHC/HACER (McDonalds) offers Hispanic students scholarships to support their college education. Apply at Serasloquehaces.com or RMCH.org by January 18
University of Georgia Ramsey Honors Scholarship and Foundation Fellowships – are offering these most prestigious scholarships to outstanding students planning to apply to this school. To apply, students must complete an application to UGA. Once you apply, you may begin the application process and submit by November 1. For more information, contact [email protected].