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Counselor's Corner
From
the Counselor’s Desk:
January 11, 2012
Issue 6
It
is time to buckle down and start making some decisions about your
future. It is time to get
your personal resume completed. Your
resume can be used for college applications, career tech., or
employment. If you have not
compiled a resume you may want to check out the OKCIS website.
It is a wonderful resource for creating a resume, building a
portfolio, ACT practice tests, and even scholarship information.
The web address is okcis.intocareers.org.
Also, if you are planning to attend college and have narrowed
your choices contact the college(s) of interest and seek out any
scholarships that may be available to you.
You also need to pay attention to application and scholarship
deadlines, most freshman scholarship deadlines are due either February 1
or March 1.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION FOR FINANCIAL AID: If
you are planning to attend 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.
You need your parents’ tax return for 2011 to complete the
application process. It is
strongly encouraged to complete the process on-line to expedite the
process. You will need a pin
number before you can complete the application.
To obtain your pin number, additional information, or to complete
the application go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov.
IMPORTANT
DATES:
·
January 13
is the early registration date for the February 11, ACT Test.
If you plan to go to college, and have not taken the ACT Test you
need to take this test.
·
January 26 at 7:00 pm “PAYING
FOR COLLEGE 101” (SEE DETAILS BELOW)
LOOKING
FOR WAYS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE? A
seminar called “PAYING FOR
COLLEGE 101” will be held Thursday, January 26 at 7 pm in Station
82 inside the Student Center on the campus of the University of Science
Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. This
is a free event and is open to the public and no RSVP is required.
This is to help inform and answer questions that students and
parents may have. Representatives
from the area colleges and the Oklahoma State Regents office will be the
presenters. It is not for
marketing any one institution.
You
may call 405-574-1357 for more information.
COLLEGE
DAY INFORMATION: You
may receive two college visits during your senior year.
To receive an excused absence you need to complete the College
Day form and have it signed by Mr. Odam or Mr. Ragsdale prior to your
visit, have a college representative sign it on the day of your visit,
and then return it to Mrs. Garrett.
ACT
PREP COURSE: Is
offered each Saturday prior to national ACT Test Date.
The cost is $90. on the University of Oklahoma campus.
You may register online: youth.ou.edu.
NEW
WEBSITE AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
You may apply for
the B. Davis scholarship online at:
www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm.
The
scholarship is worth $1000; registration deadline is May 28, 2012. This
site is also helpful in locating and applying for scholarships.
SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES:
·
Oklahoma Engineering Foundation Scholarship
is now a four year scholarship. Registration
deadline is: February 15,
2012. For details visit: www.ospe.org/scholarship.
·
Playing With Purpose Award:
This scholarship is
for Christian student athletes and has a “C” average or higher.
Registration deadline is March1, 2012.
For application and details visit:
www.playingwithpurpose.org.
·
Best Buy Scholarship:
Each scholarship is worth $1000. You need solid grades and
community service or work experience.
To apply visit: www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com
or www.at15.com.
·
2012 Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship:
This scholarship focuses on engineering and the geosciences
field. Registration packets
are due February 28, 2012. See
me for applications.
·
OSU GRADY COUNTY ALUMNI ASSOC. SCHOLARSHIP
– This is for students of Grady County planning to attend OSU. Value
$1000. Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2012. For more information visit:
orangeconnection.org/scholarship.
2012
AES Scholarship:
This is a $500. Scholarship.
Registration deadline is October 5, 2012.
Register at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
is awarding scholarships based on Leadership, Commitment to Community,
and Academic Achievement. For
eligibility requirements and application information visit www.coca-colascholars.org.
Click Apply On-line, then Four Year, or call 1-800-306-2653.
LETTER(S)
OF RECOMMENDATION:
Students
if you need a letter of recommendation please consider who you may wish
to write the letter and give them ample time to prepare the letter.
Administrators and teachers are very busy as well.
An information sheet was placed in your box previously and is
very helpful to those that you may ask to write a letter for you.
This gives the writer a more personal look at your goals and
accomplishments. You may
duplicate the information sheet if more is needed.
OTHER
INFORMATION:
- Please
let me know if you need a transcript sent to a college, I will be
glad to get it sent for you.
- Do
not wait till next spring to take your ACT, early college admission
deadlines are February 1 and March 1 and many scholarships are tied
to these dates and require an ACT score to apply.
- Make
sure you keep copies of all applications and forms submitted to
colleges.
- Do
not pay a company to find a scholarship for you.
You have access to the same resources they do.
- If
you are planning to play NCAA or Division 1 sport, please make sure
you register with the NCAA Clearing House.
You will need to have your ACT scores sent directly to NCAA
by using the college school code 9999 when registering for
the ACT. To register
with the NCAA go to: www.eligibilitycenter.org.
- 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
Please
come see me, if you need help or need transcripts sent to a college(s).
Your
counselor,
Connie
Traxler
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