COMBINED DECEMBER 2014-JANUARY 2015 SENIOR BULLETIN
DECEMBER 2014
Reno High School
College and Career Center
SCHOLARSHIPS and FINANCIAL AID
 Check out scholarships through online search engines like www.fastweb.com.
 Come to the CCC Thursday, 12/4/14, 12:00 to find out about the FAFSA or to start completing the FAFSA.
 Learn about financial aid and get early start on FAFSA @ fafsa4caster.ed.gov
 Get a FAFSA pin number in December @ pin.ed.gov - for one parent and one for student.
 Print out FAFSA worksheet in December in preparation for application completion.
 Complete free FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online starting January 1st.
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
 Look for more free FAFSA completion workshop announcements from TMCC and UNR in January in CCC.
 Washington and Lee University Johnson Scholars deadline: 12/1/14. Info @ go.wlu.edu/Johnson
 University of the Pacific Powell Scholars Merit Scholarship deadline: 12/1/14 go.pacific.edu/powellscholars.
 FRA Americanism $5,000 Essay deadline: 12/1/14. Go to www.fra.org/essay.
 Air Force ROTC high school scholarship deadline: 12/1/14. Apply at www.afrotc.com
 Boston University Trustee 4 Year Scholarship competition deadline 12/1/14 @ bu.edu/admissions/trustee.
 Elks Most Valuable Student ($4,000-$60,000) Scholarship deadline: 12/5/14. Applications online @
www.elks.org/enf/scholars/MVS.cfm. Mail application to local Elks Club Lodge 597, 597 Kumle Ln., Reno, NV
89509. Criteria: scholarship, leadership, financial need.
 RHS Brian LaViolette Foundation Lt. James Cathey Award deadline: 12/12/14, 2:45 p.m. in CCC. Application
in CCC. Majoring in public/community service, health, education, fire, police, philanthropy, ministry or military.
 AXA Achievement $10,000 State Scholarship deadline: 10,000 apps or 12/15/14. www.axa-achievement.com.
 Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s (HSF) General $1,000-$5,000 scholarship deadline: 12/15/14. Apply @
www.hsf.net. Hispanic heritage, 3.0 GPA, file FAFSA.
 Burger King $1,000-$50,000 Scholarship deadline: 12/15/14 @www.bkmclamorefoundation.org; 2.5 GPA.
 RHS Morby Fine Arts Scholarship Deadline: 12/15/14, 7:40 a.m. in the CCC. Application in the CCC.
 RHS Morby Foreign Language Scholarship Deadline12/15/14, 2:40 p.m. in the CCC. Application in the CCC.
 Daughters of the American Revolution DAR Christopher Columbus essay deadline: 12/16/14 at 7:40 a.m. in the
CCC. Applications in CCC. National award $1,200 and trip to Washington D.C.
 NFIB’s Young Entrepreneur $1,000 - $10,000 scholarship deadline: 12/18/14. Apply at www.NFIB.com/YEA
 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes deadline: 12/18/14. Footlockerscholarathletes.com, 3.0 GPA, athlete.
 RHS General Scholarship application Deadline: 12/18/14, 12:00 P.M. in the College and Career Center.
Applications are in the CCC and on the RHS website (www.rhshuskies.com), go to academics tab, select
College Career Center, open General Scholarship application.
 National Organization of Women Love Your Body $150 poster contest deadline: 12/19/14. Apply @
now.org/now-foundation/love-your-body/posters.
 Sons of the American Revolution George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay $2,000 Contest deadline: 12/31/14.
Info at www.sar.org/Youth/Knight_Essay_Rules. Send to At Large Judge Dr. Robert E. Danneman, 4275 NE
19th Avenue, Ocala FL 34479-3187
 L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future quarterly deadline: 12/31/14. Apply at www.writersofthefuture.com.
 L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future deadline: 12/31/14. Apply at www.writersofthefuture.com.
 Gen and Kelly Tanabe $1,000 scholarship essay deadline: 12/31/14 @ www.gkscholarship.com.
 Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) $10,000 essay contest deadline: 1/1/15. Apply at
www.thefire.org/contest
 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. $400 Essay Contest deadline: 1/2/15. All high school students. Applications in CCC
or @ www.nnbcas.org
 John F. Kennedy Library Profile In Courage Essay Contest deadline: 1/5/15. Apply at www.jfklibrary.org.
Scholastic Writing $10,000 awards deadlines: 1/6/15. Apply at www.artandwriting.org.
COLLEGE
 Visit various colleges online and ask questions: www.campustours.com or www.youniversitytv.com
 Attend online college fairs and events at www.collegeweeklive.com
 2015-2016 FAFSA Workshop 12:00-3:00 PM, 12/4/14 in CCC. Start application and bring questions.
TESTING
 Testing Prep Companies and websites: Kaplan @ kaptest.com; Huntington @
Reno.HuntingtonLearning.com; ZAPS @ doorwaytocollege.com; WCSD Community Ed classes Ace the SAT @
truckee.augusoft.net select Courses then Kids and Teens programs. Applicant must pay for services.
Free websites: Washoe county library, Learning Express under the data bases.; testprepreview.com
 SAT Test: Jan. 24, 2015. Registration Deadline: 12/29, Late Fee: 1/13. Register: www.collegeboard.org
 SAT Test: Mar. 14, 2015. Registration Deadline: 2/13, Late Fee 3/3. Register at www.collegeboard.org.
 ACT Test: Feb. 7, 2015. Registration Deadline: 1/9, Late Fee: 1/16. Register: www.actstudent.org.
 ACT Test: Apr. 18, 2015. Registration Deadline: 3/13, Late Fee 3/27. Register at www.actstudent.org.
MILITARY
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Military representatives visit RHS monthly in the Counselor Conference room or at the dome during lunch.
Navy-12/1, Army-12/2, Air Force-12/3, Marines-12/4, Army National Guard-12/5, Air National Guard-12/9.
CAREERS
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Do you need a job? The Job Board is located in the College and Career Center and at the Dome.
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Northern NV Laborers AGC Apprenticeship applications accepted year round. Information available in CCC.
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Investigate careers at www.nvcis.intocareers.org, select NCIS then enter Reno and a local zip code.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Technical/Vocational training schools offer a wide variety of job training options in areas such as cosmetology,
mechanical and automotive repair, paralegal services, travel services, secretarial, and medical assistance. The typical
academic preparation vocational courses are short, lasting from five to 12 months, although some training programs can
take up to two or three years to complete. Check for accredited schools at accsc.org or mystudentedge.com.
Community colleges generally offer two-year studies with an Associate’s degree conferred upon completion. This
coursework usually prepares people for a technical occupation and includes occupational, general education, and
elective. Many community colleges have transfer agreements with four-year post-secondary institutions for students to
continue their education. Use free nvcis.intocareers.org site or bigfuture.collegeboard.org.
Colleges and universities offer undergraduate (4 yrs and graduate programs leading to a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or
Doctoral degree. Use free nvcis.intocareers.org site or bigfuture.collegeboard.org.
Today's military is more advanced technologically and offers many more high-tech occupations than in the past. There
are over 4,100 different job paths from pharmacy to journalism to electronics. That means military service people often
enter the private sector as experienced and highly sought-after candidates. Check out opportunities at military.com.
Apprenticeship is known as the other four-year degree. Apprenticeship is a highly flexible training model that combines
on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction, whereby paid employees receive technical and practical training in
highly-skilled occupations. Apprentices enter into agreements with a program sponsor, which may be an employee
association, employer, or employer group. The program sponsor assumes the responsibility of training, which includes
working and learning under a mentor. Apprentices often earn college credit through their apprenticeship program.
Check out Nevada programs @ http://laborcommissioner.com/apprenticeship.html.
Industry-recognized credentials are often used to meet the specific needs of business and industry and help to assist
employees in meeting certification requirements for their job. Certificate programs show that a person has completed
coursework in a focused area of study.
COLLEGEBOUND CLASSES (Admissions tips)
The first thing college admissions officers look at is your transcript. They want to know that you're taking a
broad mix of classes and challenging yourself academically. A strong college-prep program includes a mix of subjects:
English: four years; Math: three or four years; Foreign language: two or three years; Science: three or four years
(two lab sciences); Social studies: three or four years
Did you push yourself to fit an extra class into a full course load? Colleges consider extra courses on a high
school transcript a sign of a motivated student. Does your high school offer honors or Advanced Placement
courses? Admissions committees count the number of advanced courses you have taken. The more, the better–
assuming, of course, that you earn at least a B.
Colleges examine your academic record very closely. Admissions committees look for:
An upward trend in grades
Junior-year grades are very important, and improvement will be noticed. A student who did not perform well in the
freshman year of high school may be given the benefit of the doubt if his or her grades went up in sophomore, junior,
and senior years.
The academic quality of your high school
Admissions committees will look at the availability of honors or Advanced Placement courses, the school's overall
academic strength, and the past success of students from the same high school.
Your class rank or GPA
As the dean of admission at Wesleyan University says, "You're better off getting an A in calculus than writing the
perfect essay on the application."
SAT I/ACT/SAT II scores
Standardized test scores are the only nationwide measuring tool for college bound students. However, the tests are
not the most important element of your application. In fact, some schools do not look at the scores at all (fairtest.org).
Required course work for a specialized major. Are you applying to the engineering or nursing school? There may be
different requirements, such as extra math or science courses. Some majors may require a specific class be taken each
semester each year or in a certain sequence. Be sure to call each school to find out the requirements.
A solid senior year
Don't think that you can coast as soon as your applications are finished. Colleges will notice if you drop an AP course
or take an easy schedule.
Application Steps
Apply to schools checking application deadlines, apply for scholarships, get the FAFSA PIN for student and one
parent in December. Complete the online FAFSA as soon as possible between January and February. Get SARS
report and fix issues. Follow through with schools to make sure application packages are complete. Federal aid money
is distributed on first come first served basis. School regular decision letters arrive usually March and April. You decide
which school to attend by May 1st.
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Reno High School
College and Career Center
SCHOLARSHIPS and FINANCIAL AID
Check out scholarships through online search engines like www.fastweb.com, collegeboard.org.
Get FAFSA pin number @ pin.ed.gov before you complete the FAFSA. One for student & one for a parent.
File the free FAFSA 2015-2016 online starting January 1st. @ fafsa.ed.gov. Apply early, free money.
WCSD Parent University “Demystify FAFSA” workshop, 1/14/15 @ 6:30 – 8:00 PM, RHS: Free help.
First Generation Students interested in TMCC: sign up for the Success First Program 5-week program @
http://www.tmcc.edu/aor/success-first-program/
New UNR Fall 2015 freshmen application deadline: 5/1/15, then accept and enroll by 6/1/15.
Check Infinite Campus Messages or RHShuskies.com CCC webpage for updated CCC information
TMCC scholarship application available online 1/1/15-5/1/15. Go to TMCC.edu/financialaid/scholarships.
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) $10,000 essay contest deadline: 1/1/15. Apply at
www.thefire.org/contest
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. $400 Essay Contest deadline: 1/2/15. All high school students. Applications in
CCC or @ www.nnbcas.org.
John F. Kennedy Library Profile In Courage Essay Contest deadline: 1/5/15. Apply at www.jfklibrary.org
Scholastic Writing $10,000 awards deadlines: 1/6/15. Apply at www.artandwriting.org.
GE-Reagan Foundation $10,000*4 scholarship deadline: 1/8/15. 3.0 GPA, leadership, integrity, citizenship,
need @ www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships.
Ron Brown Scholar $10,000/Yr Program deadline: 1/9/15. Apply at www.ronbrown.org. Black American,
academic, leader, volunteer, financial need.
Asian & Pacific Islander $2,500-$5,000 scholarships deadline 1/9/15. @ www.apiasf.org; 2.7 GPA.
Gates Millennium Scholars deadline: 1/14/15. Apply at www.gmsp.org. Minority, 3.3 GPA, financial need
(Pell), well-rounded. Scholarship is for multiple years and amount varies dependent of need.
Un. of Michigan Geisinger Engineering $20,000 renewable Scholarship for NV residents entering U. MI
Engineering program deadline: 1/15/15. http://scholarships.engin.umich.edu/new-students/#joseph-geisinger
Natn’l MS society $1,000 - $3,000 scholarship deadline: 1/15/15. Parent or self has MS. Apply at
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/society-programs-andservices/scholarship/scholarship-program-information/index.aspx.
The SAE Engineering Scholarships applications deadline: 1/15/15. These are the scholarships that are not
specific to a particular school. http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsengineering.htm
Washington Crossing Foundation $500-$5,000 Scholarship deadline: 1/15/15. Students interested in careers
in government or military or history buffs can find application at www.gwcf.org.
Scholastic Arts Awards deadline: 1/15/15. Go to www.artandwriting.org.
Girls Impact the World $5,000 Film Festival contest deadline: 1/15/15 @ www.connecther.org/gitw
Local Soroptimist Youth scholarship deadline: 1/16/15. 2.5 GPA, financial need, attending tech/trade school or
college. Apply www.sitmnv.org. Info in CCC.
Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 scholarship contest deadline: 2/18/15. @ www.gallerycollection.com.
RHS Matt Bartlett Memorial scholarship deadline: 1/20/15, 7:40 a.m. in the CCC. Application in CCC.
Ronald McDonald House Charities US Scholarship Program deadline: 1/20/15. Apply @ www.rmhc-reno.org.
37 local scholarship based on academics, leadership, need and community service. 4 different applications.
C-Span Studentcam video documentary $250-$5,000 deadline: 1/20/15. Enter www.studentcam.org.
Exploravision Future Technology contest deadline: 1/30/15. Apply at www.exploravision.org
Ag. Day $1,000, written/video Essay Contests deadline 1/30/15. Enter at www.agday.org.
NV State Elks Association $4,000 Family Legacy awards deadline: 1/30/15. Apply www.nsea-elks.org.
1800wheelchair.com $500 scholarship deadline: 1/30/15. 3.0 GPA @1800wheelchair.com/scholarship.
UNR Music scholarship Audition date: 1/31/15. Call the Music Office (775) 784-6145 for audition time. Info at
http://www.unr.edu/cla/music/pages/aid/faid.htm
DuPont Challenge science essay deadline: 1/31/15. Enter @ thechallenge.dupont.com.
Assoc. for Women in Math Essay contest deadline: 1/31/15. Information in CCC. Enter at
https://sites.google.com/site/awmmath/programs/essay-contest
Wells Fargo CollegeSteps $1,000 Sweepstakes deadline 1/31/15. Has quarterly drawings, must register in
program. Go to www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships.
Freshman UNR Application Merit Scholarship deadline: 2/1/15. Go to http://www.unr.edu/financial-aid.
AXA Achievement $2,000 Community Scholarship deadline: 2/1/15. www.axa-achievement.com.
eSchoolView Web Design Contest & Web Technology Contest deadline 2/1/15. Enter at
www.eschoolview.com/scholarships.
TESTING
 SAT Test:
 SAT Test:
 ACT Test:
 ACT Test:
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Jan. 24, 2015. Registration Deadline: 12/29, Late Fee1/13. Register at www.collegeboard.org.
Mar. 14, 2015. Registration Deadline: 2/13, Late Fee3/3. Register at www.collegeboard.org.
Feb. 7, 2015. Registration Deadline: 1/9, Late Fee 1/16. Register at www.actstudent.org.
Apr. 18, 2015. Registration Deadline: 3/13, Late Fee 3/27. Register at www.actstudent.org.
Test Prep: Visit free online study sites: number2.com; washoe.lib.nv.us, select Resources – research databases, alphabet
letter L then LearningExpress (requires a Washoe County library card)
Test Prep: For pay companies: ZAPS( doorwaytocollege.com), Huntington(reno.huntingtonhelps.com), Kaplan
(kaptest.com), WCSD Community Ed classes Ace the SAT(truckee.augusoft.net select Courses then Kids and Teens
programs)
MILITARY
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Military representatives visit RHS monthly in the Counselor Conference room or at the dome during lunch.
Navy-1/12, Army-1/13, Air Force-1/14, Marines-1/15, Army National Guard-1/16, Air National Guard-1/20.
CAREERS
 Do you need a job? The Job Board is located in the College and Career Center and at the Dome and on CCC webpage off
of the rhshuskies.com, activities tab.
 Northern NV Laborers AGC Apprenticeship applications accepted year round. Information available in CCC.
 Northern NV Building Trades Apprenticeship programs (WACA) apprenticeship programs through the building trades
unions. Get information at www.buidingtradejobs.org or call 925-6866.
TIPS FOR WORKING WITH OTHERS @ nvcis.intocareers.org
Do a good job
Make a good first impression
Respect others
Keep a positive attitude
Admit your mistakes
Let people know whose idea it was
Use appropriate language
Be prepared for work
Be on time
Keep your employer informed
Work diligently
Wear the proper clothing
Work safely
Schedule time off
Don't abuse your breaks
Ask questions
Find out about workplace rules
Leave weapons at home
Do not use drugs and alcohol at work
Stay away from problem employees
Manage children and other family members
Be yourself
Be willing to take on additional responsibilities
INFORMATIONAL WEBSITES
Register with Selective Service www.sss.gov 18 year old men must register for emergency military service if needed.
Nevada Career Information System nvcis.intocareers.org
Choosing a Career or Vocational School (US Federal Trade Commission)
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0241-choosing-vocational-school
Career Colleges & Technical Schools (US Dept of Education) www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/consumerinfo
US Government student jobs https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads
College education information and federal student aid studentaid.gov
Accredited Institutions of Higher Education (US Dept of Education) http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation
Campus Security Statistics (US Dept of Education) http://ope.ed.gov/security
My College Options http://www.mycollegeoptions.com
College Results Online (The Education Trust) http://www.collegeresults.org
Office of Migrant Education (US Dept of Education) http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/ome/programs.html
College Confidential college discussion forum – www.collegeconfidential.com
Institute for Community Inclusion for people with developmental disabilities www.thinkcollege.net
Recruiting: US Marine Corps www.marines.com, U.S. Air Force www.airforce.com, Air National Guard www.goang.com,
Army www.army.com, Navy www.navy.com
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC): US Air Force www.afrotc.com, US Navy www.navy.com/careers/nrotc,
US Army www.armyrotc.com,
Military Academies: US Air Force Academy http://www.usafa.af.mil, United States Naval Academy www.usna.edu,
US Coast Guard Home Page www.uscg.mil, US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) www.usmma.edu, United States
Military Academy, West Point www.usma.edu, US Coast Guard Academy http://www.cga.edu/
College Athletic Associations: National Collegiate Athletic Association www.ncaa.org, National Assoc of Intercollegiate
Athletics naia.org, National Junior College Athletic Association www.njcaa.org