LHS Counseling Office Communicator September 15, 2015
Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org
College Visits…now is the time to find
the right fit for you!
How to explore your options?
1. Make an appointment and go visit
in person! (students can have 2
school business days for official
college visits—see your counselor!)
2. Attend the LHS COLLEGE FAIR on
October 12th at Lapeer High from
6:00-7:30. (It’s an Open House-don’t
forget to ask off work!)
3. Check out College websites
4. Talk to our visiting College Reps! A
calendar and sign up sheet are in
the counseling office. Reps from
many schools have already booked,
and more are making plans to visit
LHS every day!
5. Talk to your counselor about
opportunities.
Schedule for College Rep Visists (sign up in counseling office in advance)
09-21 Western Mich Univ. (iconnect)
09-23 Tiffin University (Iconnect)
09-25 Paul Mitchell (3rd hr +lunch visit)
09-30 Saginaw Valley (SVSU) (icon. + lunch)
10-01 Oakland Univ. (Iconnect)
10-05 Northern Mich. Un. (12:30 5th hour)
10-12 U of Det. Mercy (Iconnect)
10-12 U of M Ann Arbor (11:00 4th hr.)
10-13 Ferris State Univ (11:00 4th hr)
10-15 Albion (iconnect)
10-16 Grand Valley State (5th hr)
10-19 Eastern Mich Univ (iconnect)
10-20 Calvin College (6th hr)
10-22 Central Mich Univ (iconnect)
11-03 U of M Flint (iconnect)
Transcripts are now ONLINE! Sign up for your free account at Parchment.com to
send transcripts to Michigan colleges and
universities. No more waiting in line, lost transcripts,
snail mail….Michigan colleges want electronic
transcripts! Information in the counseling office, or on
the LHS website counseling link .
Thinking about retaking your ACT? Sign up early and avoid
late fees!
Act Test Dates October 24, 2015 (register by Sept. 18)
December 12, 2015 (register by Nov. 6)
February 6, 2016 (register by Jan 10)
April 9, 2016 (register by March 4)
June 14, 2016(register by May 6)
Register online at www.actstudent.org
Act Workshops Dates, times, cost information, and registration
forms for ACT workshops are now available in the
counseling office!
Free Sat Prep! Now available to all: Free SAT prep from your own
home. www.Khanacademy.org is the ONLY place to get
official, no cost, comprehensive SAT prep: take practice
tests, prep, track progress and much more.
Financial Aid Info for College!!
Start Early: Get your PIN! Senior students and
parents can go online now and get your Personal
Identification Number (PIN) so you can complete your
FAFSA as early as possible. Go to www.pin.ed.gov . Using a
PIN to electronically sign the FAFSA is the most reliable
and quickest way to apply. More info at www.fafsa.ed.gov
.
Financial Aid Night @ LHS! November 18
th at 6:00 p.m. LHS is sponsoring a Financial
Aid Information Night in conjunction with Oakland
University. Mark you calenders now to attend!
Online Scholarship Search Reference
It is not too early to start applying! Check out these free scholarship search/help sites:
www.scholarship-monkey.com scholarship search
www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/ebook scholarship
search secrets
www.zinch.com clearinghouse for scholarships and
morewww.fastweb.com scholarship search
www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship
http://schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory
http://www.studentaid.edgov/types/grants-
scholarships/finding-scholarships U.S. dept of ed
resources.
www.michigan.gov/ssg click on Planning for College
tab for Affording College in Michigan Guidebook
LHS Counseling Office Communicator September 15, 2015
Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org
Scholarships Available
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who excel in
citizenship, are active in school/community can now
apply for numerous awards granted yearly from this
respected foundation. Deadline is October 31,2015
www.coca-colascholars.org
Horation Alger Scholarship Students must have minimum 2.0 GPA, demonstrate
need, be involved in school and community service
activities, and plan to complete a Bachelor degree in
their future education. Deadeline is October 25, 2015.
http://scholars.horatioalger.org
Prudential Spirit of the Community Award Seniors with exceptional volunteer community service
ethics should look into this scholarship which awards cash
and more to the top candidates. Deadline is November 3,
2015. http://spirit.prudential.com
“Voice of Democracy” Scholarship VFW sponsored scholarships for current or former
military members and their families. (Take note
future National Guard members!) Deadline is
November 15, 2015. Please see www.vfw.org for
more information.
“Youth Volunteer “Scholarship Award Exceptional Student volunteers may qualify for this
$500 scholarship by having completed a minimum of 50
hours of volunteer work and maintaining a GPA of at
least 3.5 over the last two years. Nov. 29, 2015
deadline. Apply at
http://www.studentscholarships.org/volunteer.php
Elks National Foundation “Most Valuable
Student Scholarship”
Eligibility: Current senior in high school who
exemplifies outstanding community service,
scholarship, and citizenship. 500 Four-year
scholarships will be awarded. Deadline for initial
application is December 4, 2015.
www.elks.org/enf/FindALodge.cfm
“Rare Everyday Hero” Scholarship
Competition
Eligibility: Current senior who will attend a
Michigan College next year. Applicants are required
to write a quality essay about a person they see as an
everyday “hero”. Awards of up to $2500. Details
available at www.RAREfoundation.org (writing
scholarship link) Deadline is December 1, 2015.
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Students must respond with a 250 word maximum essay to
“what would you do if your school was overrun with
Zombies?” (see? There really is a scholarship to fit many
folks!) October 31, 2015 deadline.
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-
scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship?
New: Online Grade Calculator!
Enter all grades to find your total or potential GPA: a
great tool!
<http://www.college-scholarships.com/gpa-
calculator
Opportunity Knocks! It is still possible to apply to be part of the LINKS
Program at LHS! Please contact Mrs. Sahr or Ms. Schons
for an application and more information.
Manufacturing Day Job Shadow: Juniors and Seniors
interested in engineering, manufacturing, robotics, CNC,
and more should contact counseling about a job shadow
opportunity in October.
Fantasy Forest volunteers needed! Responsible students
needed for October 10th, @ Rowden Park for guides, clean
up, etc…great family event sponsored by Forty and Eight’s
(a veteran’s group). A real Lapeer Tradition! Info in
counseling office or call 810-664-0123 (Mr. Jacobs)
Mailbag College Open House Dates: Go Visit! +Call ahead for a reservation to take advantage of
special VIP treatment, tours, tickets to events,
sports, etc….
Ferris State “Dawg Days” 10/17, 10/24,
Michigan Tech Open House 9/26
Saginaw Valley Open House 11/7
Northern Michigan “Wildcat Days” 10/17-18
Lake Superior State “Fall Fling” 9/26 **check other college websites for dates to visit or other
special events. ALL colleges want you to visit!
LHS Counseling Office Communicator September 15, 2015
Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org
LHS Counseling Office Communicator September 15, 2015
Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org