Senior Notes
September 19, 2013
Congratulations to the following seniors whose 2012 PSAT scores earned them the status of
National Merit Semi-finalists. These students now progress in the competition for finalist
status, announced in February.
John Faught
Ann Johnson
Yelim Youm
Congratulations also to the seniors whose 2012 PSAT scores earned them the status of
National Achievement Semi-finalists. Finalists in this program are also announced in
February.
Amber Edmond
Madison Johnson
Tiffany Jones
Kyla Wright-Marshall
College Recruiters Scheduled to Visit Columbus High
Duke Friday, Oct. 4 10:15 a.m.
Georgia State Friday, Oct. 4 2:30 p.m.
Lagrange College Tuesday, Oct. 8 10:30 p.m.
Emory University Wednesday, Oct. 9 8:30 a.m.
Agnes Scott Thursday, Oct. 10 10:30 a.m.
Berry Friday, Oct. 11 9:00 a.m.
The University of Pennsylvania Friday, Oct. 11 2:00 p.m.
College of Charleston Tuesday, Oct. 22 9:00 a.m.
Presbyterian College Tuesday, Oct. 22 2 p.m.
Birmingham Southern Wednesday, Oct. 23 9:00 a.m.
Andrew College Monday, Nov. 4 10:30 a.m.
Morehouse Tuesday, Nov. 19 8:30 a.m.
The Probe College Fair
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013
Pacelli High School
For ALL AREA STUDENTS and PARENTS!!!!
Atlanta National College Fair
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Georgia World Congress Center
www.nationalcollegefairs.org
Atlanta Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 7 – 9 p.m.
www.gotomypvafair.com
Scholarships
Wendy’s High School Heisman – for students who excel in athletics, academics, and
leadership. Visit WendysHeisman.com to apply if you meet the above qualifications! First
25,000 to apply will receive $10 Wendy’s gift cards!
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT): Award for Aspirations in
Computing; Win up to $500, a laptop, and a trip to Charlotte, NC to attend winner’s
ceremony. Application period is September 15 through October 31 only! For high school girls
grades 9 – 12 and U.S. residents; demonstrated and outstanding aptitude and interest in
IT/computing and demonstrated leadership abilities.
SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes: $1000; free to enter, not based on GPA or
financial need. Enter online at www.offtocollege.info. One winner to be chosen every two
weeks from Oct. 25 through May 9.
Mercer School of Engineering: Saturday, November 16 Scholarship Challenge in Macon, GA.
For more information go to www.engineering.mercer.edu. Students must be NOMINATED.
See Mrs. Strunk if you would like to be considered! Deadline for nomination: October 12.
Auburn University: Freshman Scholarship priority deadline is December 1. Minimum for
Presidential – 33 ACT; 1440 SAT ($64,000)and 3.5 GPA; Heritage – 31/32 ACT (1360-1430 SAT)
and 3.5 GPA; Charter – 29-30 ACT (1290 – 1350 SAT) and 3.5 GPA. Auburn Spirit Foundation
Scholarship – 26 ACT or 1170 SAT and 3.5 GPA (awarded competitively in January). Must be
accepted for admission for consideration of any of the above! Visit
www.auburn.edu/scholarship for more information.
The University of Alabama: Multiple scholarship opportunities. All admission materials must
be RECEIVED by December 15 for consideration, along with a completed UA scholarship
application! Scholarship applications available for students to complete online through their
myBama accounts 24 – 48 hours after submitting an application for admission. Last test
dates accepted are the December ACT and SAT dates.
SCAD Scholarship Competition: Various deadlines, depending on genre. First upcoming
deadline: Oct. 11 (Film and Animation). Check out submission guidelines, view winners
gallery and get award information at scad.edu/scadchallenge.
Georgia Southern Scholarships: Students interested in the largest scholarship, the 1906
Scholarship, must submit application by November 1, 2013 and must be accepted into the
college prior to this date! Essays required for all University Honors Program and 1906
Scholarships. Various deadlines, depending on the scholarship – November 1: Southern
Scholars Showcase (29 ACT or 1300 m + cr SAT); February 1 – Scholars’ Day (27 ACT or 1200 m
+ cr SAT); February 1 – LEAD Conference (strong leadership and 24 ACT or 1100 m + cr SAT)
APPLY ONLINE FOR APPLICATION/CONSIDERATION AT
www.admissions.georgiasouthern.edu.
Open Houses
Armstrong Atlantic State University “Pirate Preview”: Nov. 9, 2013 and Feb. 22, 2014. Sign
up at 1-800-633-2349 or go to www.openhouse.armstrong.edu to register!
SCAD Atlanta: Oct. 19, 2013; Jan. 11, March 1, April 12, 2014
SCAD Savannah: Sept. 28, Nov. 2, 2013; Jan. 18, Feb. 15 and April 5, 2014
To register, visit www.scad.edu/scadday.
Seton Hall: Oct. 20, Nov. 24, 2013; Feb. 16, 2014 To register: www.shu.edu/visiting.
Honors College at Georgia State University: scholarships available – 1250 SAT (V + M) and 3.5
GPA on academic courses only; Dates: Sept. 27 and Oct. 11. Go to the Georgia State website
to register and form more information!
Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition: 26 Scholars selected from across the
nation; applications judged on essays, leadership, scholarship. Application to BU, as well as
all scholarship materials must be submitted by December 1, 2013. All materials available at
www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee.
Coast to Coast College Tour with Reps from Dartmouth, Northwestern, Princeton, the
University of California (Berkeley), and Vanderbilt
Thursday, Oct. 3 7 – 9 p.m.
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
Register at www.coasttocoasttour.org
Brown University Open House for the School of Engineering
Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Brown campus, lobby of the Barus & Holley
Building, Tanner Auditorium (room 166)
Please register by September 23 at www.brown.edu/admission/undergraduate/engineeringopen-house.
University of North Georgia Leadership Challenge Weekend
Army ROTC program designed to allow men and women to experience the Corps of Cadets
first-hand. To register: http://ung.edu/military-college/visit-campus/national-leadershipchallenge-weekend.php
Georgia Southern Open Houses
Nov. 16, Feb. 1, and April 5