SENIOR SCOOP USD 243 Lebo-Waverly August 24, 2018 ************************************************************ ******************************** College Entrance Exams: ACT: test of choice in the mid-west SAT: test of choice on the East Coast and the West Coast and colleges with highly selective admissions policies Register online at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). You will have to pay by credit card if registering online. Registering online is the preferred method for both tests. ACT TESTING DATES (LHS will host the December and April test dates. BHS will host all testing dates except the July one!) TEST DATE DEADLINE LATE DEADLINE October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 October 14, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 19, 2018 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 18, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 25, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 20, 2019 July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 24, 2019 BHS will offer all tests dates, except for July! ACT without writing — $55.50 ACT with writing—$67.00 Register online at www.actstudent.org . LHS School Code: 171-710 WHS School Code: 173-090
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SENIOR SCOOPUSD 243 Lebo-Waverly August 24, 2018********************************************************************************************College Entrance Exams:
ACT: test of choice in the mid-west
SAT: test of choice on the East Coast and the West Coast and colleges with highly selective admissions policies
Register online at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). You will have to pay by credit card if registering online. Registering online is the preferred method for both tests.
ACT TESTING DATES (LHS will host the December and April test dates. BHS will host all testing dates except the July one!)
TEST DATE DEADLINE LATE DEADLINE October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 October 14, 2018December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 19, 2018February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 18, 2019April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 25, 2019June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 20, 2019July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 24, 2019
BHS will offer all tests dates, except for July!
ACT without writing — $55.50 ACT with writing—$67.00
Register online at www.actstudent.org.
LHS School Code: 171-710 WHS School Code: 173-090
See Mrs. Newton if you think you might qualify for a fee waiver or extended time testing!
*******************************************************************************USD 243 WILL BE HOSTING AN ACT PREP COURSE IN NOVEMBER AND MARCH AT WAVERLY. COST IS $45 AND INCLUDES LUNCH. COURSE WILL RUN FROM 8:30 TO 12:30
You will receive testing tips as we get closer to the first test administration in September. The best way to prepare is to study, study, study, and read, read, read! Keep studying in your English, math, science, and social studies courses, but don’t neglect the others! Do some prep work before taking the test. Doing something is better than doing nothing at all!
TEST PREP SITES: www.act.org/academy www.actstudent.org
Preparing for the ACT, a booklet that contains a full-length ACT test along with answer sheet and test-taking strategies is available for download at www.act.org/theact/testprep. It is available in the Counselor’s Office as well! *****************************************************************************
POTENTIAL COLLEGE ATHLETES:NCAA: register with NCAA at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Your ACT score must come directly from ACT even though it is part of your high school transcript. Please use code 9999 when you register to take the ACT.
NAIA: register with NAIA at www.playnaia.org. Your ACT score must come directly from ACT even though it is part of your high school transcript. Please use code 9876 when you register to take the ACT.
ACT WORKSHOP hosted by KSUWHEN/WHERE: October 6th on the KSU Olathe campus
October 20th on the KSU Manhattan campusCOST: $55, covers materials, instruction, and lunchLearn how to take control of the ACT and not let it control you! You will receive 5 hours of instruction on the four ACT subject tests, allowing you to gain insight into the test’s content and format while learning practical test-taking strategies for maximizing your test score! Parents, there will also be sessions for you to learn more about KSU! The cost for parents is $15 each and covers materials and lunch.Details and online registration are available at www.k-state.edu/admissions/act
ATHLETES/CHEERLEADERS: Don’t forget October 17 th is the deadline to complete your application for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award at https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/!!! State winners receive a $1,000 scholarship and national winners receive a $10,000 scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY:Must be a senior Must have a 3.0 GPA Must participate in an approved sport(s)
The first 1,000 students to complete an application win a $10 Wendy’s gift card!
If you complete this application, one of the questions asks how many honors and college courses we offer; the answer is 21! Just a reminder; please name Mrs. Newton as your reviewer!
MONTHLY PLANNER . . . for the Rest of Your High School LifeBy Dr. Randall Hanson, www.collegeoutlook.net
SEPTEMBER* Review college materials, college guidebooks, and other resources to narrow your college list* Consider visits to your top college choices* Register for the ACT or SAT* Begin thinking about who would be willing to write strong letters of recommendation on your behalf* Begin brainstorming ideas for your college essays* Request or download from the college’s website any applications for admission and scholarships that
you do not have. Be sure to review each college’s application requirements carefully.* Attend a college fair! (Emporia High will host one October 26th!)* Stay focused on grades
ADVICE FROM ALUMNI: Be a good leader – your actions impact the whole school Don’t wait until the last minute to do an assignment Challenge yourself in everything you do Try your hardest, and it will take you and your potential to new heights Fall in love with the environment you are in and live every moment of your senior
year to the fullest Finish strong! Perform community service Don’t take your senior year for granted Seek out life-long friendships Put all of your heart into whatever you do The instructions and advice given by the teachers are true; please take them to
heart Think positive and smile every chance you get The habits you create now will carry on to your future; it’s best to develop good
ones Strive to be the best class to ever come through Burlington High School
COLLEGE MAJORSNeed help in determining what your college major could be? Go to www.mymajors.com; create an account, and complete the short survey. When prompted for a pass code, enter BHSMM. You get an advisement report back with several majors listed according to how you responded to the survey!
ENGINEERING“I want to be an engineer, but I don’t understand the different types of engineering majors.” If this describes you, please read on! (based on KSU engineering programs)
TYPE OF ENGINEERING
INVOLVES . . . POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
Architectural Engineering
Building systems, building structures, innovative designs, sustainable designs, consulting
Commercial building design, healthcare, sports and entertainment, education, sales
ADMISSION to COLLEGETo ensure a complete admissions file, you need to submit the following:
Submit paper application or apply onlineEnclose the application fee
Request that a transcript and your ACT/SAT scores are sent from BHS; if you print an unofficial one from your ACC account and bring it in, we will mail it with your BHS one!
*KU, KSU, and PSU are self-report schools; you don’t send them a transcript until May. They only want a transcript if you are attending their school for sure!
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PERSONALIZED VISITSSchedule a personal visit by calling 785-532-1521 at least two weeks in advance to ensure the best day. A campus visit will include a walking tour of campus in addition to meeting with key people such as an admissions representative, financial aid representative, academic advisors, and KSU students. More information can be found at http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/visit/
******************************************************************************KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY – THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!* Apply for admission – http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/apply; $40 application fee
You self-report your grades and ACT scores! They only want your final transcript after you
graduate if you choose KSU!* Apply for scholarships – http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/scholarships; you can apply for admission and
scholarships on one form!Priority deadline: NOVEMBER 1st
After you are admitted:* set up your K-State eID: http://eid.k-state.edu; you will need your Wildcat ID number, which was listed on your admittance letter; this ID is used to access your email and student information
SEPTEMBER: * 9/5 – K-State Celebrates in Overland Park – www.k-state.edu/admissions/celebrates* 9/17 – K-State Celebrates in Wichita - www.k-state.edu/admissions/celebrates*complete your housing application online at www.k-state.edu/admissions/living. There is a $30 housing
application fee. You must be admitted to KSU in order to complete the housing application.
OCTOBER:* Submit the FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Federal Code
number for KSU for the FAFSA is 001928. Register for a FAFSA ID to use as your electronic
signature when signing the electronic FAFSA: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm. * Take the ACT if needed; OCTOBER is the LAST test date for your score to be considered for
priority scholarships!
NOVEMBER:* November 1st: priority deadline for submitting KSU the admissions/scholarship application
DECEMBER:* Housing contracts will be mailed out after December 1st for those who completed the housing application.
Room assignments are on a first come, first serve basis, so fill out the contract and roommate profile online, and submit the $400 housing initial payment as soon as possible to reserve your space in the residence halls. The housing initial payment goes towards the cost of residence halls and is 100% refundable until June 1st. Questions? Call Housing and Dining Services at 1-888-568-5027.
FEBRUARY:* February 1: college and departmental scholarship deadline (If you submitted the KSU scholarship
application, it will be forwarded to the academic college/department you listed on the application.)* February 1: selective admissions deadline for the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design, Interior
Design, Athletic Training, and Wildlife and Outdoor Management
MARCH:March 1: priority deadline to complete the FAFSA
APRIL: * Orientation and Enrollment and Wildcat Warm-up registration information will be sent to you. Be sure to
pre-register!
MAY: * Request your final high school transcript to be sent to KSU* Changes to housing contract must be received by Housing & Dining in writing by the end of the month.
JUNE: * Your request to cancel housing contract for full refund must be postmarked by June 1 st * Attend Orientation & Enrollment and Wildcat Warm-up. For more information about both events, visit
http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/orientation.
JULY:* Residence hall and roommate assignment letters will be mailed to your home.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:Office of Admissions: 1-800-432-8270Student Financial Assistance: 1-877-817-2287Housing and Dining Services: 1-888-568-5027
K-STATE SATURDAYSSeptember 15th, October 13th, November 10th, December 8th http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/visit/personal-visit.html
****************************************************************************** KSU ENGINEERING SCHOLARS DAYWHEN: October 22, 2018WHO: * must have an ACT composite score of 28 or above along with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higherAPPLY: http://scholarsday.engg.ksu.eduDEADLINE TO APPLY: OCTOBER 15th; the event fills up quickly, so register early to reserve a
spot!Be sure to apply for admission and scholarships by NOVEMBER 1st!
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY HOT CAREER NIGHTSSeptember 25th: Health Professions, KSU Olathe September 25th: Engineering, Burns and McDonnell, Kansas City, MissouriSeptember 25th: Interior Design, Scott Rice Office Works, LenexaOctober 2nd: Apparel/Textiles, Lee Jeans, MerriamOctober 9th: Hospitality Management, Indian Hills Country Club, Mission HillsNovember 1st: Engineering, Netsmart, Overland ParkRegister online at http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/kccareers.html. The addresses for the locations are on the web site.
UNIVERSITY of KANSAS - DEADLINES YOU NEED TO KNOW:NOW: submit your application for admission along with the $40 admission feeNovember 1: Priority deadline for freshmen scholarship consideration, must have a complete admissions fileApril 1: Final deadline for Fall 2019 admission
COMPLETE APPLICATIONApplication for admission and application feeList of courses in progress ACT/SAT scores All transcripts
KU HONORS PROGRAMAs part of the admission and scholarships application, students can also choose to apply to the KU Honors Program. This Program believes that a student’s merit and progress can’t be measured by numbers alone; however, applicants are more likely to be considered favorably if they can demonstrate an ACT score of 30 or higher and an unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher.
VISIT KUA visit to KU would include an admissions and scholarship presentation, walking tour of KU with a current student, tour of student housing, and academic appointments (if requested by the student). More information and online registration are available at www.admissions.ku.edu/visit. Individual visits must be made online.
KU CRIMSON and BLUE DAY
WHEN: Friday, October 12th MINI CRIMSON and BLUE DAYS: October 18th and October 19th REGISTER: online at http://admissions.ku.edu/visit/crimsonandbluedays. This open house style visit provides an overview of all the amazing things KU has to offer and allows guests to choose which tours and sessions they would like to experience. Come and go as your schedule allows. The day is completely up to you!
UNIVERSITY of KANSAS DATES and DEADLINES for SENIOR YEARMID-AUGUST: application for admissions, scholarships and the University Honors Program is available
at www.admissions.ku.edu/apply.OCTOBER 1st: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available online. You
must file this form to be considered for federal loans, grants, Work-Study, and some state
and university aid. KU’s school code is 001948.NOVEMBER 1: Priority deadline to submit scholarship applicationJANUARY 15: Final deadline to apply to the Department of Visual ArtsFEBRUARY 1: Priority deadline to apply to the University Honors Program
Final deadline to apply to the Department of Dance, School of Architecture, Design, &
Planning; School of Journalism and Mass Communications; School of Music Deadline to report ACT scores if you take the December 2018 test
APRIL 1: Final deadline to apply for admission for Fall 2019MAY 1: $200 nonrefundable enrollment deposit due for all incoming freshmen, summer or fall 2019
Final deadline to apply to the University Honors Program
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY FALL EVENTSSCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION PROGRAMS: August 28th and 30th, 6:30 – 8:00 pmSHOCKER SATURDAYS: September 22nd, 29th, October 20th, November 10th INNOVATION in ACTION: A WSU HONORS COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: September 15th
BLACK and YELLOW DAYS: October 8th and November 2nd For more events and to register, visit www.wichita.edu/eventrsvp
EXPLORING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCEWHO: representatives from Brown University. Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University, and the University of ChicagoWHEN: August 26th, 1 pm, Tulsa, OK, and August 26th, 7 pm, Oklahoma City, OKRSVP: http://exploringeducationalexcellence.org
FINALIZE YOUR CAMPUS VISITS THIS SEMESTER!!
After you have developed a list of colleges that meet your criteria, it’s time to consider visits and interviews. During the fall of your senior year is the time to begin calling, writing, or e-mailing the admission offices of colleges you remain interested in to make arrangements for at least one visit to campus. Most college websites can be located by typing the name of the college or university followed by dot.edu, such as www.emporia.edu or by doing a general search through college resource web sites such as www.collegeboard.com.
Once you are on the main website check for a link on visiting the campus or setting up campus tours. Although catalogs, view books, and college websites introduce you to a college, nothing equals the experience of seeing it for yourself. Also plan to take at least one parent with you so they too can get the feel for the college you are considering.
Many colleges and universities sponsor “Senior Days” throughout the year to host seniors and their parents on campus for a day. These days are extremely informational as they are designed to present all the information necessary in one day with all the people available to answer incoming freshmen questions. Again, check with the college of your choice or visit their website for registration information regarding these days.
Two pieces of advice:1. Don’t totally decide on a college or university until you have visited and experienced the campus
for at least a day.
2. Choose the college or university that best suits your personal, social, and academic needs and goals.
TIME TO NARROW YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH & BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
It is time to SERIOUSLY begin narrowing your college search and completing the application process for those colleges and universities you are considering attending next year. WHY SO SOON? Every college has its own deadline system and usually there are many deadline hoops to jump through before the process is finalized. Those who apply early receive more scholarship and financial aid information simply because colleges don’t process scholarship applications until admission applications are accepted.
WAITING TO APPLY MAY COST YOU SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!By contacting and researching your top college/university choices now, you will become familiar with not only the application process but also all the deadlines you are expected to meet.
HOW CAN I SELECT/CONTACT THE COLLEGE and/or UNIVERSITY OF MY CHOICE? Begin searching the internet; most college and universities have websites available for prospective students to gain information. The easiest way to access these websites is to do a search by name. General internet websites that will link you to various colleges include the following: www.collegeboard.com; www.petersons.com; www.collegeapps.com; www.collegenet.com; www.fastweb.com; www.zinch.com, and www.weapply.com.
The best way to make things happen the way you want them to is to take charge of the preparation process. That seems to be a very simple concept, but sometimes when it comes to planning your postsecondary education, it’s easy to procrastinate or expect others to do things for you. Since your senior year is moving very quickly and the craziness of numerous deadlines has arrived, let’s focus on organization.
Tips to survive all the activities and deadlines of your senior year:
Prioritize your schedule - Keep your calendar up to date as you check the Daily Bulletin and the Senior Scoop. Regroup on the weekend and enter events for the upcoming week so you begin each
Monday organized for the week and able to just ENJOY the flow of activities.
Organize all college-planning information - Keep folders of colleges that are top priorities to you.
Be aware of and meet all application and scholarship deadlines - Get in touch with colleges for admission and scholarship deadlines.
Respect others who are assisting you - Talk to your teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, siblings, counselor, and principal, as well as college representatives for insight during your decision-making and application process.
If you are asked to write an essay, think of it as an opportunity to tell the college admissions committee who you are. Here are a few tips and suggestions on writing an essay. (Tips taken from a College Admissions InfoGuide from the Woodburn Press.)
* Be sure to follow the instructions with regards to length and subject matter.
* Tell the reader something new – something that can’t be learned from your application or transcript.
* Use concise, clear sentences and be yourself.
* Give specific examples and write about the impact or affect that events have had on you. Instead of “I learned a lot from volunteering for Habitat for Humanity” write “Seeing the gratitude in Mr. Jones’ eyes made a lasting impression on me. Never again will I take having a house to come home to for granted . . .”
* Write an essay that could only be written by you.
* Use the essay to explain a part of your record that may look questionable. “Getting a D in Spanish my freshman year taught me a very valuable lesson . . . “
* Have at least two other people read your essay.
* Admissions officers read lots of essays. Take the time to write an essay that stands out.
Apply only if you are eligible. Read all the scholarship requirements and directions carefully. Make sure you are eligible before you send in your application!
Complete the application in full. If a question does not apply to you, note that on the application. Do not leave a question blank. Be sure to supply all additional supporting materials, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays.
Follow directions. Provide everything that is required. However, do not supply things that are not requested; you could be disqualified.
Neatness counts! Always type your application if possible, or if you must print, do so neatly and legibly using blue or black ink. Make a couple photocopies of all the forms before you fill them out. Use the copies as working drafts as you develop your application packet.
Write an essay that makes a strong impression. The key to writing a strong essay is to be personal and specific. Include concrete details to make your experience come alive: the who, what, where, and when of your topic. The simplest experience can be monumental if you honestly present how you were affected.
Watch all deadlines. To help keep yourself on track, impose your own deadline that is at least two weeks prior to the official deadline. Use the buffer time to make sure everything is ready on time. Do not rely on extensions - very few scholarship providers allow them at all.
Make sure your application gets where it needs to go. Put your name on all pages of the application. Pieces of your application may get lost unless they are clearly identified.
Keep a back-up file in case anything goes wrong. Before sending the application, make a copy of the entire packet. If your application goes astray, you will be able to reproduce it quickly!
Give it a final “once-over”. Proofread the entire application carefully. Be on the lookout for misspelled words or grammatical errors. Ask a friend, teacher, or parent to proofread it as well.
Ask for help if you need it. If you have problems with the application, do not hesitate to call the funding organization.
Make sure letters of recommendation are addressed properly. Make sure the letters are addressed to the organization whose scholarship you are applying for and that they are current. Give the recommending person information regarding the scholarship and what kind of information needs to be included in the letter. Be sure to allow time for the letter to be written!
EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY – INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPSThese awards are based on your cumulative high school GPA and your ACT score. They are renewable if you maintain an ESU GPA of 3.00 or better and earned a minimum of 24 credit hours per semester.
Be sure to apply for admission and complete the requirements for a complete admissions file. You also need to complete the application for scholarships!
Check out this link to see the Incoming Freshman Scholarships: http://www.emporia.edu/admissions/scholarships/.
The Princeton Review named ESU as a “Best Midwestern College”! The Princeton Review bases their rankings on standards for academic excellence and student opinion surveys.
10 WORDS OR LESS SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $500Answer the essay question listed on the website, which is http://www.studentscholarships.org/easy.php.DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2019
Cappex.Com ScholarshipsLog onto www.cappex.com/scholarships to apply for these scholarships! Each is for $1,000. There are several more than what is listed here, but you have to have an account to get to them!
NAME of SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE to APPLYEasy College Money Scholarship August 31#1 Cappex Fan Scholarship December 31$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATIONAMOUNT: $1,000 - $20,000CRITERIA:*Must be a current high school senior*Must plan to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institutionInformation and the online application can be found at www.coca-colascholars.org. DEADLINE: 4 pm, OCTOBER 31, 2018
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$OPPU ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $2,500CRITERIA:* must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0Respond to the essay question on the website: https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/ DEADLINE: September 30th, December 31st, March 31st, June 30th
UNUSUAL SCHOLARSHIPSCheck out this link for a listing of “unusual” scholarships! You just might find a couple you qualify for!http://www.scholarships.com/unusual-college-scholarships.aspx
DISCOVERCOLLEGES.COM SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $1,000PROCESS: Log on to www.discovercolleges.com to request information about private colleges and you will be automatically entered in the scholarship drawing.
UNIVERSITY TUTOR’S SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTAMOUNT: $100University Tutor holds a monthly $100 college scholarship contest where students write a short essay in response to a monthly prompt. The submitted essays are reviewed by University Tutor staff at the end of the month and one winner is chosen to receive the $100 college scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest here: http://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest August’s essay topic: Take a risk or play it safe? Discuss which option you side with most when it comes to your education.
SHIPDIG SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $1,000Submit a 500-1,000 word essay about the most interesting item you have ever received in the mail. This can be a letter or postcard, package or gift, an advertisement, or any other parcel delivered by mail. Explain why this article of mail was so fascinating to you and how it has impacted your life.Applications can be found by going to the following link: http://www.shipdig.com/scholarship/. DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
