October Newsletter
Students planning on attending a four year college or university should definitely plan on taking the SAT
or ACT as early as possible. Fee waivers are available in the counseling office for eligible students. If you
are planning on attending a two-year school, you also have the option of skipping these standardized
tests and taking an admission test offered through the community college.
SAT Testing Schedule 2014-2015
www.collegebo Registration
Late
ard.com Test
Deadline
Registration
Date
Deadline
Mail
Phone/Web
Nov 8
Oct 9
Oct 24
Oct 28
Dec 6
Nov 6
Nov 21
Nov 24
Jan 24
Dec 29
Jan 9
Jan 13
Mar 14
Feb 13
Feb 27
Mar 3
May 2
Apr 6
Apr 17
Apr 21
Jun 6
May 8
May 22
May 27
Jun 6
May 8
May 22
May 27
ACT Testing Schedule 2014-2015
Late
www.actstudent Registration
.org Test Date
Deadline
Registration
Deadline
Dec 13
Nov 7
Nov 8-21
Feb 7
Jan 9
Jan 10-16
Apr 18
Mar 13
Mar 14-27
Jun 13
May 8
May 9-22
Apr 18
Mar 13
Mar 14-27
Jun 13
May 8
May 9-22
October to do list:
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Submit your college applications
Search and apply for scholarships.
Check with the college(s) to see if you need to complete a College Scholarship Services (CSS)
profile or Financial Aid form.
You can find Fall 2015 admissions deadline and 2014-2015 open house information for all NC colleges
and universities in the comprehensive CFNC Admissions and Open House Information Document. Check
it out at https://cfnc.box.com/Fall2015AdmissionDeadlines.
St. Luke’s United Methodist is offering free SAT prep classes for December and January SAT. Classes
begin Wednesday, October 1 at 6:00-8:00 and runs through October 2. To register for a class, call 3279837.
Minority Students: The Military College of the Citadel is looking to increase minority enrollment in the
South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Upon graduation from the Citadel, 40% enter the military as a
commissioned officer.
Student Transcripts:
If you are requesting that a transcript be mailed, there is a Transcript Request form in the counseling
office that you need to complete. You can bring stamps for your transcript or pick them up to mail
yourself..
Seniors, some of you have mentioned already receiving scholarship notices from colleges/universities.
Please bring Mr. Eaker a copy of any scholarship you receive (whether or not you choose to accept this)
NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
The clearinghouse evaluates your academic record to determine if you are eligible to participate at a
Division I or II college as a freshman student-athlete. (The clearinghouse is not the NCAA, but an
organization that performs academic evaluations for the NCAA.) Go to http://web/.ncaa.org. Select
Prospective Student-Athlete.
The Counseling Office does not encourage or recommend that you pay for assistance with scholarship
searches. One of the best sources of scholarship and financial aid information is the Financial Aid Office
and Scholarship Office at the college to which you are applying. Be sure to visit each college’s website
and follow that individual school’s instructions regarding required forms and deadlines.
Scholarship 411:
Some free search areas for scholarships and financial aid are:
www.fastweb.com www.cfnc.org www.collegefortn.org www.actsstudents.org
www.collegeboard.com www.cappex.com www.Scholarships.com
New Scholarships:
Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition – earn a four-year full-tuition. Trustees rank at the
top of their classes and demonstrate exceptional leadership in their schools and communities. For more
information go to www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee. Deadline is December 1.
Clemson University offers a variety of merit-based academic scholarships to out-of-state residents
ranging in value up to full tuition and fees. These scholarships are awarded competitively. Generally,
students who rank in the top 10% of their class, have a SAT score (CR&M) of 1200 or ACT Score of 28 are
considered. For information, visit http://www.clemson.edu/financial-aid/types/scholarships/index.html.
The due date for most scholarships is December 1.
The Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program receives scholarships worth up to $10,000. Lyceum
Scholars study the moral, political, and economics foundation of a free society. The professors of the
Lyceum Scholar Program create a community based on the Socrates’ apprenticeship model. Students
interested in this program must apply to Clemson University and to the CISC Lyceum Scholars Program
at www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.
The Horatio Alger Association offers scholarships to students who have financial need and have
exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. These scholarships are available
to students planning to attend a four year college or university. If interested apply at
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships by October 25.
North Carolina Hispanic College Fund awards annual scholarships between $500 and $2,500 for students
planning on attending a two or four year college/university. Applicants must be of Hispanic background
and have a 2.5 or better GPA. Applications are available at www.theNCSHP.org. The due date is January
15.
NCSU School of Education Scholarship Awards Program has become increasingly competitive each year.
There are many scholarships available, however. Information can be viewed at
http://ced.ncsu.edu/admissions/scholarships.
Professional Construction Estimators Association awards scholarships to students who have chosen to
pursue construction-related careers including construction management, civil engineering, architecture,
drafting and related fields. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. The due date for this
scholarship is April 30.
Robertson Scholarship – All students who wish to be considered for the Robertson Scholars Leadership
Program are strongly encouraged to complete an online application at http://robertsonscholar.org/.
While all students who apply to Duke and UNC-CH are automatically considered for merit scholarships,
completing the Robertson Scholars online application is the only way to ensure the student material will
be reviewed by their selection committee. Deadline is November 15.
Seton Hall University – one of the nation’s leading Catholic universities offers a $22,500 tuition
reduction – making this educational opportunity affordable. This university is located in South Orange,
NJ. To qualify students must have a minimum ACT score of 27 or better and a combined SAT (CR&M) of
1200 and be in the top 10% of their class. For more details, visit www.shu.edu/go/ptr. Applications are
due by December 15.
Sun Trust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes is open to high school seniors. Students are free to
enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Two winners are randomly chosen every two
weeks from October 31 to May 15. Enter at www.suntruseducation.com/scholarshipsweeptstakes.
Students may enter once every two weeks up to 15 times.
John Montgomery Belk @ Davidson Due October 27
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Due November 15
Georgia Southern University Due November 1
Lenoir-Rhyne University Scholarship Day Due November 7
Park Scholarship at NCSU Self-Nominations Due November 1
UNC-Charlotte Levine Scholarship Due October 10 to Ms. Kummer
National Co-Op Scholarships Due February 15
Thomas Wolfe Writers Scholarship @ UNC-CH Due October 15
Young Arts Scholarship Due October 17
Seniors are allowed two college visits during their senior year if proof from the admission office from the
college is brought back to school. Listed below are some colleges/universities that have contacted us
about specific dates:
University of Virginia coming to Charlotte on Wednesday, October 15 @ 6:30 p.m. at Myers Park Baptist
Church Education Building – Shalom Hall, 1900 Queens Rd. Join Senior Associate Dean Christy Patt to
learn about the University and their admission process. RSVP at www.admissions.virginia.edu/uva-visitsu.
Skidmore College: Monday, October 13 Tuesday, November 11.
Visit www.skidmore.edu to register.
UNC-Greensboro invites you to their Spartan Showcase on Saturday, October 25. Register for this event
by visiting www.admissions.uncg.edu/showase or by calling (336) 334-5243.
NCSU College of Education invites students to join them for a special College of Education Information
Session at the University Open House on Saturday, October 18 in Poe Hall. Interested students can preregister online for Open House at http://admissions.ncsu.edu/event/university-open-house/.