October 21, 2017 Thanks to all who have come out for Parents' Weekend. If you can't make it to the college counseling office to speak with us in person, please don't hesitate to reach out so we can address any concerns you may have about the college application process. We're here to help!
Reminders for Seniors 1. Students should have told Mr. White or Ms. Van Wagenen by October 1st if they are applying EA/ED. If they have changed their minds, and no longer want to apply EA/ED, they should let us know immediately. They should be sure to remind their recommendation writers of these early dates as well. We ask that all students with EA/ED deadlines check in with their college counselors before submitting those applications. 2. Students should not submit applications too far in advance; there may be changes they want to make. Submitting within three days of the due date offers ample time to deal with any unforeseen obstacles that may arise. The same goes for teacher and counselor documents: they do not need to be sent in more than three days before the deadline. Coalition App for UW Students who are applying to the University of Washington need to set up an account with the Coalition Application. The place to begin is here. Financial Aid 101 Remember Financial Aid 101! Junior and senior parents are invited to a special presentation this coming Friday, October 27th, by Thalassa Naylor from Sallie Mae, who will explain the essentials of applying for financial aid and evaluating financial aid packages. A question-and-answer session will follow. Students and families from York and Stevenson are invited to join us. The presentation will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Mary Johnson Recital Hall. ACT Prep Course An ACT prep course will be held on campus beginning in January on Saturdays in anticipation of the April 14th ACT. See here for details. Elks National Foundation Scholarship The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2018 competition.
For more information, see here. GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Honoring the legacy and character of our nation's 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support. The Elizabeth Kiss Trailblazer Scholarship at Agnes Scott With Agnes Scott College's Elizabeth Kiss Trailblazer Scholarship, admitted students to the college who meet certain qualifications are eligible for a $25,000 merit-based scholarship, renewable for up to four years of their undergraduate education. To qualify, applicants need only apply to Agnes Scott College. Applicants who have a 3.75 GPA (as reported by their high school) or a 1250 SAT score or 26 ACT score at the time of applying will receive the Elizabeth Kiss Trailblazer Scholarship. All application materials should be submitted before Jan. 15th, the Early Action II deadline. Applicants who qualify for the Trailblazer Scholarship will be notified at the time of admission. Skills To Develop Before College From UNIGO, a great website for scholarships and college information: 1. Self-discipline This is one of THE most important qualities to develop before you get to college. To be successful in college — and life — you have to decide what you want and take action. Learn to do things on your own, because in college your parents won't be there to "motivate" you ("Get in your room and do your homework RIGHT NOW!") and your teachers won't tell you if you're failing class. It's all up to YOU! 2. Time management 3. Prioritization 4. Note-taking 5. Engagement 6. Getting along with others 7. Learning styles 8. Independence Developing these skills will take time and effort, but the sooner you start, the more success you'll have in your academic, professional, and personal life. NYTimes: "College Advice I Wish I'd Taken" We're grateful to Mr. Aime for forwarding us this article from the New York Times. It's a handy guide to priority-setting for our college-students-to-be. College Visits Monday - October 23, 2017 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM College Counseling Office Wednesday - October 25, 2017 8:55 AM - 9:25 AM College Counseling Office Thursday - October 26, 2017 1:10 PM - 1:40 PM College Counseling Office Friday - October 27, 2017 8:05 AM - 8:35 AM College Counseling Office |