Counselor's Corner

From the Counselor’s Desk:                                         February 9, 2010   Issue 9

If you are planning to take a college day, please remember you must get your College Day Form signed prior to taking your college day by Mr. Ragsdale or Mr. Odam.  On your visit, you must have a representative from the institution sign the form and then return it to the office.  You get two college days.  If you cannot find your form, I have extra ones in my office.

 ·         IMPORTANT DATES:

o   February 16 – OSU / OKC representative will be here to help with enrollment and scholarship questions.

o   March 1 is scholarship deadline date for SWOSU.

o   March 5 is the registration deadline for the April 10 ACT.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FINANCIAL AID:  For students attending college, FAFSA forms must be submitted as soon as possible.  It is important that your parents file their taxes early, so that you can complete the FAFSA application process.  It is strongly encouraged to complete the process on line to expedite the process.  You will need a pin number before you complete the application, for help and additional information go to:  www.fafsa.ed.gov.

OTHER INFORMATION:

·         Student Athletes:   If you participate in wrestling, basketball, baseball, or track and have a 3.5 GPA and a minimum ACT Score of 24 or higher see me to apply for the OSSAA/FARMERS INSURANCE SCHOLARSHIP.  Applications are due March 1, 2010 and April 30, 2010 depending upon which sport you participate in.  Once you have completed the application, please return it to the office.  It must be submitted from Mr. Ragsdale.  The scholarship is worth $750.

·         Student Athletes:  You can earn one of 25, $7500. scholarships.  Applications are being accepted through March 5, 2010 for the 2010 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award.    For details and application go to:  bodybymilk.com.

·         Great Instate Scholarship Opportunity:  Weokie Credit Union is offering 25, $1500. scholarships for an essay contest.  Essay must be postmarked by February 26, 2010.  See handout in your box.  If you are unable to download an application, I have a few in my office.

·         Minority Students interested in Engineering Careers:  Shell Oil Company will grant 20, $2500. scholarships for engineering majors.  Applications must be received by February 16. 2010.  If you think you may qualify see me for details.

·         The University of Oklahoma offers a seven hour ACT prep class.  The cost is $90. and is offered every couple of months prior to a national test date.  If you are interested, please come by and I will get you the necessary application and information, or you may call 405-325-6897 or contact http://youth.ou.edu.

·         SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY – OKLAHOMA RURAL REHABILITATION CORP. This scholarship is available to students who plan to go to college or attend vocational training.  The amount of the scholarship is based upon financial need and not ACT score is required.  Application deadline is April 15.  See me for application.

·         NATIVE AMERICAN HONOR SOCIETY SHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:  If you are a member on the Native American Honor Society there are three different scholarships available.  You may check with me to receive qualifying information and receive applications.  Registration deadline is March 5, 2010.

·         SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY – MALES PLANNING TO ATTEND OSU:  The Balanced Man Scholarship is valued at $375. - $500. for any male planning to attend OSU.  An essay is required and applications are available in my office.  Scholarship application deadline is March 19, 2010.

 IMPORTANT NOTICE THAT EFFECTS CON-CURRENT ENROLLMENT:

Any con-current college level course will be transcripted to your high school transcript according to Senate Bill 290.  You will be given a high school credit for the course work.  Courses will be aligned with Tuttle High School course weight identification with the exception of U.S. Government for this current school year only.  For this current school year college level government will still be recognized as a 5.0 class, after this year it will be weighted as a 4.0 class.  Only courses that parallel as a weighted course at Tuttle High School will be granted a weighted status (5.0).  For example: College Algebra would parallel Algebra III and would be considered a weighted course, while Biology I would be figured on a non-weighted scale (4.0).

You may wish to check out the following websites.  They can be helpful for financial aid and preparing for college:

            www.collegeanswer.com

            www.scholarshipexperts.com

            www.fastweb.com

            www.finaid.org

            www.okhighered.org

www.scholarships.com

            www.fafsa.ed.gov

 Your counselor,

Connie Traxler

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