Senior Newsletter

From the Saluda High School Guidance Office...
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SHS Senior Newsletter

(B. Ouzts, Senior Counselor)

Information / Scholarship Opportunities

Senior College Days

Seniors may take a maximum of 2 College Days to visit prospective colleges. Forms may be obtained

from Mrs. Conyers in guidance. The following steps must be completed for each college day:

Students must call the Admissions Office at the college and make an appointment.
Students must turn in the following completed forms to Mrs. Conyers in guidance:
a. Parent Permission form

b. College Day Worksheet [Teachers must sign this sheet, listing assignments for that day.]
The paperwork must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Conyers at least five school days in advance. College days will be coded as ‘Educational’ and won’t be counted against your maximum number of absences as long as the paperwork is completed correctly.
Students must turn in the College Day Confirmation form to Mrs. Bell in attendance upon returning to school. Otherwise, the day will be unexcused.

Absences

WATCH your ABSENCES -- a maximum of five days for 1 credit courses & only 3 each for Government & Economics.
You’ll receive "FA" (Failure due to Absences) & a grade of ‘62’ for classes with excessive absences.
Please see Mrs. Bell for questions concerning absences.

Clemson University – requirements for 2006

Beginning with the freshman class of 2006, Clemson University will require the writing section of the SAT or ACT for all applicants. Students will be able to submit scores from earlier versions of the tests, but a writing score from the new version must be provided for the student to receive consideration for admission. They will continue to take the best critical reading (or verbal), math and writing scores from multiple exams.

The preferred method of applying to Clemson University is online at www.clemson.edu .

CSRA College Night

College representatives from over 150 Science, Engineering & Liberal Arts institutions will be there. Local southeastern schools, as well as schools from across the nation, will be there.

Financial aid seminars will be presented throughout the evening and there will be scholarship drawings.

Held on September 15, 2005 from 5:00 to 8:30 PM at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center.

Student must register in person at CSRA College Night

Student must graduate from high school with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Scholarship recipients must attend either a regionally accredited 4-year college/university or a CSRA based junior college that is accredited.

Only one entry per student is allowed.

More information can be found online at www.srs.gov .

Winthrop University – fee waivers

Please see Mrs. Minick if you are seriously interested in applying to Winthrop University. She has a few fee waivers.

Common Online College Application

Check out the Common App Online (www.commonapp.org), a web-based program where students with Internet access prepare their applications via a private account and submit them electronically to member colleges.

Check the list to see if the college in which you are interested is listed before filling out application.

A few paper applications are also available in guidance (magazine rack).

The E.B. Kennedy Scholarship Program

Saluda High School is seeking potential nominees for two full merit scholarships to study at Erskine College in 2006-07. If you are interested and meet the following requirements, please let Mrs. Ouzts know ASAP. Although the nomination must be postmarked by 10/15/05, there is a good deal of paperwork. The criteria for selection are Christian commitment, leadership potential, vigorous outlook, and scholastic achievement (generally in top 10% of graduating class, minimum 3.5 GPA and/or SAT total around 1180 for old scoring (1650 using new scoring) or better.

United States Air Force Academy

Sean M. Bradford (803-957-6157) is available to answer any questions you may have regarding admission requirements and life at the Air Force Academy.

Check out their website at www.academyadmissions.com .

Piedmont Technical College – Nursing/Health Science Program

A flyer with general information on getting started is available in guidance (magazine rack).

Columbia College

As a former graduate of this college, Mrs. Perry can approve fee waivers for seriously interested seniors. There are no separate waiver forms.

To find out information about the college or to register for open house, visit their website at www.columbiacollegesc.edu/admissions . You may also call 1-800-277-1301.

SAT Test fee waivers are available

Must demonstrate economic need (receive free or reduced lunch).
Students may register on-line or by mail.
See Mrs. Ouzts.

SAT College Application fee waivers are available

Only those students who have used fee waivers and who plan to enter college by fall 2006 are eligible to receive a total of four ‘Request for Waiver of College Application Fee’ forms.
Must apply to a college that has agreed to consider waiving their application fee for students who have used SAT Program test fee waivers.
See Mrs. Ouzts.

ACT Test fee waivers are available

Must demonstrate economic need (receive free or reduced lunch).
This form cannot be used to register online or by telephone.
See Mrs. Ouzts.

ACT College Application fee waivers are available

Only those students who qualify for fee waivers and who plan to enter college by fall 2006 are eligible to receive ‘Waiver of College Application Fee’ forms.
See Mrs. Ouzts.

Questions about College Planning?

Log on to www.collegeboard.com to get information about collegeboard tests, planning for college, college searches, and paying for college.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Any senior may apply.

Minimum 3.0 GPA at end of junior year.

Must plan to pursue a degree at any U.S. accredited college or university.

You must apply online between September 1 and October 31 at www.coca-colascholars.org .

2006 SAE Engineering Scholarships

You must intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science.

Some scholarships are university specific and some are undesignated.

Applications are available on their website at www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm .

Applications must be postmarked by December 1.

Lander University

I have some college fee waivers for applying to Lander on a first come, first served basis.
Serious inquiries only.

Technician Training

NTI (Nascar Technical Institute), MMI (Marine Mechanics Institute, MMI (Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, & UTI (Universal Technical Institute). General information about these schools can be found at their website at www.uticorp.com .

Each high school may select up to three graduating seniors to receive a $1,000 Imagine America Scholarship. Suggested selection guidelines are likelihood of successful completion of postsecondary education; high school GPA of 2.5 or better; financial need; and demonstrated voluntary community service during senior year.

Students must apply to the school and then initiate the scholarship. You may apply for the scholarship online by going to www.imagine-america.org , click on ‘How To Apply’ on the left side, and then follow the directions. The counselor will then receive notification by the school that the student has completed his/her part.

Applications (first come, first served basis) will be considered until all three scholarships have been awarded to qualified candidates.

You cannot apply for the Imagine America Scholarship until November 1.

Francis Marion University

Francis Marion now has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Call the Admission Office at 1-843-661-1231 or 1-800-368-7551 to make reservations to attend Open House. They have scheduled four of them on Saturday.
Campus tours are given Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays by appointment.

McCravy and Newlon Law Firm Scholarship

This is a new scholarship.
You do not necessarily have to be interested in law school.
Applications are available in guidance (magazine rack).
Applications must be received no later then September 30, 2005.
Mail applications to: McCravy and Newlon Law Firm, P.A.

1629 By-Pass 72 NE

Greenwood, SC 29649

*** Please bring awards/scholarships/college acceptance letters to me as you receive them. ***