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Guidelines: Newsletter for Seniors |
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Auburn High School October 2007 |
On Time Late
Fees: $43.00 Add: $22.00
SAT November 3, 2007 October 2 October 11
SAT December 1, 2007 October 30 November 8
SAT January 26, 2008 December 26 January 4
SAT March 1, 2008 January 29 February 7
SAT May 3, 2008 April 1 April 10
SAT June 7, 2008 May 6 May 15
Register for the SAT online at www.collegeboard.com. Students who register online will no longer receive an Admission Ticket in the mail. Instead, they will need to print out the Confirmation and Admission Ticket from their Web registration.
Picture identification is required on the day of the SAT. For students who do not have a photo identification card or passport, schools may provide such ID by completing a Student ID form. It must be printed on school stationery, a photo must be attached, the school seal must be placed to overlap the photo, and the document must be signed in the presence of a school official. Plan ahead to see Ms. Peters if you will need this form of identification.
On Time Late
Fees: $30.00 Add: $19.00
ACT Plus Writing $44.50
Dec. 8 Nov. 2 Nov. 3-15
Feb. 9 Jan. 4 Jan. 5-18
Apr. 12 Mar. 7 Mar. 8-21
June 14 May 9 May 10-23
Register for the ACT online at www.actstudent.org.
The Guidance Office has a limited number of fee waivers for the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and the ACT. Eligibility for fee waivers is based on family income, or the family is receiving public assistance, lives in a subsidized public housing project, is a resident in a foster home, or participates in a program for the economically disadvantaged, such as Upward Bound. Additional guidelines include:
· Must be applying to a college that requires the SAT or SAT Subject Tests
· Eligible students may receive a total of two fee waivers for the SAT I and a total of two waivers for the SAT II for use in the 11th and 12th grades.
· Students who use the fee waiver service then are eligible for four Requests for Waiver of College Application Fee Forms.
There is a process for using the fee waivers, so see Ms. Peters if you think you qualify.
It is extremely important that potential student-athletes understand the NCAA initial-eligibility requirements. Students should compare their academic records from ninth grade to present with the most current version of our high school’s list of NCAA Approved Core Courses. This academic evaluation will reveal any potential deficiencies a student may have in meeting the NCAA initial-eligibility requirements.
You can register with the NCAA Clearinghouse online at www.ncaa.clearinghouse.net. Registration with NCAA usually costs around $30.00.
Be sure to check your senior Guidelines for upcoming visits by college representatives. If you wish to see a particular admissions rep., come by Guidance for a pass to leave class.
Virginia Tech will conduct an On-Site Application Review at AHS on Monday, November 27, 9:00 a.m. It should be noted that students will be allowed to apply either Early Decision or Regular Decision. Students who apply under the Early Decision option will receive letters on December 15, 2007. Those who apply Regular Decision should expect letters on April 1, 2008.
Seniors who plan to participate in the VA Tech On-Site Application Review must submit the following to Ms. Peters by November 16, 2007:
www.vt.edu/apply). Do NOT submit electronically; print the application, fill it out and give it to Ms. Peters.
Radford University’s On-site Review for AHS applicants is scheduled for November 30, 2007 at 12:00 noon. The benefit for students who apply under this process is that you have an interview with the admissions counselor on the day of the review. You can explain any questions about your application and let the counselor know of your desire to attend Radford University. Applications for regular admission to RU are generally considered on a rolling basis. For the Fall 2008 semester, priority is given to applicants whose files are complete prior to April 1. By using the on-site review process, you may have an answer about your college admissions very early giving you a more carefree senior year. The application fee must accompany the application (check or money order only). Completed applications for Radford University’s On-site Review along with the application fee and transcript request must be turned in to Guidance by Monday, November 19th.
Hollins University Rebecca Eckstein Oct. 9 10:00 a.m.
Bridgewater College Mark Griffin Oct. 23 10:30 am
VA Tech
(On-Site Appl. Review) Gary Jackson Nov. 27 9:00 am
Radford University Alisa Wagner Nov. 30 12:00 noon
(On-Site Appl. Review)
The following military branches have arranged to visit Auburn on a regular basis. This list will be updated as other recruiters contact the Guidance office. The recruiters will be in the cafeteria each month on the following days:
Air Force Danny Smith 1st Thursday
Army Eric Killion 1st & 3rd Friday
Marines Staff Sgt. Cain 2nd & 4th Monday
Navy Matt Ader 1st Wednesday
Included in each Guidelines will be a list of upcoming College Open Houses. Seniors should visit the colleges to which they may apply and an Open House date is a good time to visit. Many of these are held on Saturday, which makes it easier for working parents to go with their senior.
Sunday, October 14
Saturday, November 3
Sunday, November 4
November 10
Tuesday, November 13
Saturday, November 10
Senior Overnight Open House
November 11 - 12
Senior Overnight Open House
Saturday, November 17
Multicultural Open House
Saturday, December 8
Saturday, November 10
Saturday, December 1
Scholarships
Tuition Funding Sources – The Pepsi-Cola Company has selected Auburn High School as one of the few schools in the country to receive the Tuition Funding Sources program and access to TuitionFundingSources.com during the 2007-2008 school year. Pepsi has paid all of the access fees so that students at our school can register and login to the TFS website free of charge. This private website contains the world’s largest scholarship database – at least five to ten times larger than any other source of scholarship information along with college and career information.
Login instructions:
and your password from any computer that is connected to the Internet.
2007 Toyota Community Scholars Program – If you are a high school senior with outstanding academic credentials, demonstrated school leadership, and a commitment to community service, you may be nominated for a $10,000 to $20,000 scholarship competition. Go to www.toyota.com/communityscholars for more information. Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2007.
Virginia Chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship –
Students can receive up to $2,000 in tuition assistance and additional prizes of
$1,500. The requirement is to write a 700 to 1000 word essay on the topic:
Describe the history and impact of automatic fire sprinklers. Applications and additional information is available at www.afsavirginia.com. The application deadline
is March 1, 2008.
AXA Achievement Scholarship – The AXA Foundation offers $10,000 in state scholarships (one from each state) and $15,000 additional scholarships to 10 national recipients. Applicants should be well rounded, determined to succeed and have demonstrated achievement – at a job, sport or extracurricular activity. For more information, go to www.axa-achievement.com. The application deadline is
December 15, 2007.
2008 Horatio Alger Scholarship – The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who demonstrate integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. To apply, students may submit an online application at www.horationalger.org/scholarships. Applications are due by October 30, 2007.
Burger King Scholars, Inc. – The Burger King Scholars Program will award a $1000 Scholarship to a high school senior who is nominated by his/her high school and who:
· Maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
· Works part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
(Employment does not have to be with Burger King.)
· Demonstrates participation in community service and/or co-curricular
activities
· Demonstrates financial need
· Receives written recommendations and signatures from a school official
and an employer recommendation
· Plans to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college, university or
vocational/technical school by fall 2008
More information and applications are available online at
http://www.burgerking.com/bkscholars. If you meet the eligibility criteria listed above and would like to be considered as the Burger King Scholars nominee for Auburn High School, please submit a written request to Ms. Peters no later than November 30, 2007. The Honors and Awards Committee will select the nominee from qualified candidates.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship Program – Coca-Cola Scholars recipients are well-rounded individuals with highly developed interests in their community. Applicants are evaluated on the following:
· Demonstrated leadership in school
· Commitment to community
· Academic achievement
· Part-time employment
Interested seniors must apply online at http://coca-colascholars.org , click the apply online hyperlink, then Four Year Award for Seniors. You will need to use Auburn High School’s CEEB code: 471925. The deadline for applying is October 31, 2007.
William and Mary Murray Scholars Program - Successful nominees typically rank in the top 1% of their class, score 1450 and above on the SAT and take the most demanding courses available to them. If you meet these criteria and would like to be considered as AHS’s nominee for this program, please submit a written request to Ms. Peters by October 15, 2007. Murray Scholar nominees must apply to William and Mary by December 1, 2007.
Tandy Technology Scholars - Tandy Technology sponsors $1,000 grants to selected applicants who demonstrate a commitment to others and who demonstrate academic achievement. Applicants must be planning to study mathematics, general science, or computer and information sciences. Students who are interested in being nominated by AHS must submit a written request along with their college plans to Ms. Peters by October 15. Additional information can be found at www.tandy.com/scholars.
First Freedom Student Competition – This national essay contest offers 9 –12th grade students an opportunity to compete for a $3,000, $1,500 and a $750 award as they examine the First Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom in America and the world today. For more information, please go to www.firstfreedom.org and competition@firstfreedom.org.
Jefferson Scholars Program -- The Jefferson Scholars Foundation of the University of Virginia invites each school in Virginia to nominate one senior to be considered for a Jefferson Scholarship. Neither prior interest in UVA or financial need is required as a condition of nomination. The nominee should exemplify excellence in the Jeffersonian ideals of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. If you would like to be considered as our school’s nominee, please submit a written request to Ms. Peters in Guidance by October 10th.
Radford University Scholarships – The Radford University Foundation sponsors an annual scholarship competition for qualified freshman students. For students to be eligible to compete, completed admissions applications must be received by the Office of Admission no later than December 15.
VMI Institute Scholarships – Scholarships cover the cost of attending VMI plus a generous allowance for books and incidentals. The application process is competitive and recipients are selected on the basis of academic and intellectual achievement and promise, demonstrated leadership, personal integrity, and qualities of selfless service to his or her community. General criteria: 1200+ on SAT, 3.6 or better GPA, rank in top 5% of class. Apply to VMI for Early Decision (Nov. 15) or Regular Decision (Feb. 15) and include a scholarship application.
Randolph-Macon College Scholarships (Ashland, VA) - Merit based Presidential Scholarships are given to students who present strong applications to the college before December 1, 2007. General criteria include: SAT scores above 1100, top 25% of class. Awards are usually $5,000 to $15,000 and generally renewable for four years. See Ms. Peters if you would like her to nominate you for a scholarship. For applications to Randolph-Macon write to:
Office of Admissions
Randolph-Macon College
P.O. Box 5005
Ashland, VA 23005-5505
Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA (formerly Randolph-Macon Women's College) - Several scholarships are available ranging from $4,000 to $11,500 which are renewable for four years. General criteria include academic achievement, leadership experience, community service, and special talents. You are automatically entered for scholarship competition when you apply to the college. Only the Presidential Scholars Program requires a separate application. Apply to the college by December 1, 2007. Look for more information at www.rmwc.edu .
Theatre or Dance Scholarship, The University of Richmond – Students interested in theatre or dance at The University of Richmond can audition for a scholarship of approximately $32,000 to cover tuition, fees, and room and board. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2008. For more information call (804) 289-8592. The application can be obtained at their website: http://theatre.richmond,edu .
Berea College Scholarships (Berea, Kentucky) – Berea College awards
4-year full tuition scholarship to every student who is accepted. Berea’s mission is to provide an excellent education to students who have great promise, but limited economic resources. Every student participates in a work program, which assures that all students graduate with professional work experience on their resumes. Early review deadline is November 30, 2007. After November 30th, admissions decisions are made on a monthly basis until spaces are filled. Deadlines are the last day of each month. For additional information, go to
www.berea.edu/admissions.
YOUTH AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY MOOSE LODGE is looking for sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in
bringing awareness of drugs, child abuse, gangs, and other adverse elements to
4-9-year olds. Students interested in participating in this community service program are
eligible to compete for scholarships ranging in amounts from $2,000 to $7,000. More information is available in Guidance or you may contact Mrs. Dot Cupp at 382-6468 or
at dotc@vt.edu.
The 2008 Community Foundation of the New River Valley Scholarship Program -
The Community Foundation is active in developing scholarship funds to support New River Valley applicants interested in attending an accredited two- or four-year college,
university or post high school vocational institution.
How to Apply for a Community Foundation Scholarship
Step 1
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This for should be available in the Guidance Office in December.
Step 2
Send a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) to the Community Foundation as
soon as it is received from the FAFSA.
Note: Students who do not file a financial aid form with FAFSA and send a copy of
The SAR to the Community Foundation will not be considered for a scholarship.
Step 3
Contact the colleges to which you are applying to see if they require you to complete
additional financial aid forms. Pay close attention to deadlines!
Step 4
Fill out the Community Foundations scholarship application form and indicate for which
scholarship(s) you would like to apply. This application is available in Guidance
and is included in the October issue of Guidelines that was distributed to seniors
in Mrs. Turner's English 12 classes.
The Community of the New River Valley Scholarships
The T. Scott Eaton Scholarship:
Eligibility:
· Applicants from Floyd. Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski and Radford
· Applicants pursuing a post-secondary degree in theatre or fine arts
Evaluation Criteria:
· Financial need
· Minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Typical Scholarship Award: $500
The Juanita Shelor Hall Memorial Scholarship:
Eligibility:
· Auburn High School Students Only
· Applicants pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business or Education
Evaluation Criteria:
· Financial need
· Academic achievement considered
Additional Information:
This scholarship is renewable. Please contact CFNRV fro renewal requirements.
Typical Scholarship Award: $1,000
The Warren Lloyd Holtzman Freedom Scholarship:
Eligibility:
· Applicants pursuing education at a college, university, or post-secondary
vocational school
· Students in Montgomery County Alternative Education programs,
Including: Tekoa, Future Works, Independence Secondary, Phoenix
Center, Rivendell, ISAEP and in-school GED
Evaluation Criteria:
· Financial need
· Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
· Note: Applicants must submit an additional essay about the benefits
to society of personal freedom, initiative, calculated risk-taking and a
free enterprise system. The essay should be no less than 500 words
and no more than 2,000 words.
Additional information:
· The purpose of this fund is to support disadvantaged people regardless of race,
religion or sexual orientation.
Typical Scholarship Award:
· $900 for a two-year institution
· $1800 for a four-year institution
The Allen Mandelstamm Scholarship:
Eligibility:
· High school graduates or students with a GED
· Applicants from Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski and Radford
· Applicants pursuing a postsecondary degree at a college/university
Evaluation Criteria:
· Financial need
· Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Additional Information:
· The purpose of this fund is to support disadvantaged
people regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation.
· Typical Scholarship Award: $1,000
The Auxiliary of Radford Community Hospital/CNRVMC Scholarship:
Eligibility:
· High school graduates or students with a GED
· Applicants from Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski and Radford
· Applicants pursuing a career in nursing or a related health profession
Evaluation Criteria:
· Financial need
· Average or above average academic ability
Additional Information:
· This scholarship is renewable. Please contact CFNRV for
renewal requirements.
Typical Grant Amount: $1,000
The A. Phillip Meadows Leadership Scholarship:
Eligibility:
Applicants from Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Radford and Pulaski
Applicants pursuing a post-secondary degree at Virginia Tech
Evaluation Criteria:
Financial need
Strong academic achievement
Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong potential for continued
growth and development
Active involvement and participation in school, church and/or
community service
Typical Scholarship Award: $500
The Adrienne Marie Rhudy Memorial Scholarship:
Eligibility:
Applicants from Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski and Radford
Applicants pursuing a post-secondary degree at a two- or four-year
college or university
Evaluation Criteria:
Demonstrated ability to overcome adversity
Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Note: Applicants must submit an additional essay demonstrating his/her
Ability to overcome adversity and to be strengthened thereby.
Typical Scholarship Award: $1,700
The Wings Fund:
Eligibility:
Applicants from Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski and Redford
Applicants pursuing education at a college, university, or post-
secondary vocational school
Older and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply
Evaluation criteria:
Financial need
Typical Scholarship Award: $1,000