COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Volume 6, Issue 1
February 2012
PSSA Testing for 8th and 11th Grade
Math and Reading: March 12-21
Writing and Science: April 16-26
Terra Nova Testing for 9th and 10th
Grade
March 12-21
Some suggested sites to browse
Parent-Teacher Conference Night
April 3, 4:00-7:00 PM
EZ College Scholarship Searching
April 24, 6:00-8:30 PM, CCBC Campus
Forward/U (Choice-coaching
program for teens and parents)
April 15, CCBC Monaca Campus
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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BE SURE TO CHECK THE
SCHOOL WEBSITE FREQUENTLY
FOR UPDATES AND
INFORMATION FROM THE
SCHOOL COUNSELORS!
SAT/ACT info for Juniors
FAFSA information and reminders
Scholarship Update, Info. for seniors,
Scheduling info for 2012-2013
www.educationplanner.org
Hailed by Forbes.com as the nation’s best college
planning website, students simply enter information
about themselves and it does the scholarship
search for them.
www.mappingyourfuture.org
information on all facets of the college search and
application process, career research and planning
features, financing options for parents and forms for
download.
www.khake.com
The Vocational Information Center website is an
education directory that provides links to online
resources for career exploration, technical
education, workforce development, technical
schools and related vocational learning resources.
Hailed by Forbes.com as the nation’s best college
planning website, students simply enter information
about themselves and it does the scholarship
search for them.
www.fastweb.com
the leading scholarship matching service provider
One in eight high school seniors use Fastweb ,and
the site comes recommended by over 16,000 high
schools and 3,600 colleges. The scholarship
database contains 1.3 million scholarships worth
over $3 billion. Also provides current news on
financial aid, college, jobs and internships, and
student life.
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Junior year Checklist
February
o Start to search out private
scholarships and other student aid
programs.
o Register and study for the SAT
and/or ACT exams.
March
o Begin scheduling visits to 3-5
schools that you are considering.
April
o Begin to prepare essays for college
admissions and scholarship
applications
May
o Take the SAT and/or ACT exams.
o Begin to make a list of scholarships
you will apply for, including
deadlines and requirements.
June
o Obtain a summer job to help save
money for college.
o Consider taking a summer trip to
your top college choices.
Scheduling Meetings
Meetings will be held mid to late
Spring to discuss scheduling for
next school year. Miss Keeling
and Miss Price will be meeting
with each grade level by
department/major. Juniors will
also be meeting in small groups
to discuss their senior year and
college preparation. Students
can also schedule individual
sessions with their counselor if
necessary.
Attention all students:
Anytime that you are honored with an
award or scholarship, please stop by
the guidance office on the 3rd floor to
fill out an informational form so that
you may be recognized for your
achievement!
Attention Seniors:
Please use the time during the PSSA and
Terra Nova testing to finish up your
graduation project packets and any Lincoln
Interactive courses you are enrolled in. Also,
be sure to schedule an appointment with
either Miss Keeling or Miss Price to clarify
and finalize any post-secondary planning
questions you may have.
SAT vs. ACT
o SAT
o Each section has a maximum
score of 800.
o Most schools will combine the
critical reading and math for a
composite score.
o Colleges will take your highest
composite score over multiple
test dates.
o ACT
o Each section has a maximum
score of 36.
o ACT averages the 4 subject
scores for a composite.
o Writing portion is optional, and
each college has different
requirements.
o Tips
o Register early to avoid late fees.
o Take them more than once.
o Study guides available in the
guidance office.
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Attention Seniors:
 Your parents (or you if you’re 18)
are required to sign a transcript
release form in order to send
official transcripts to schools. These
forms may be picked up in the
guidance office. Also, please
complete transcript request forms
when sending transcripts to schools.
These forms may also be picked up
in the guidance office.
 Application Fees can add up
quickly. Be sure to check the
websites of the schools you are
applying to in order to see if the
application fee is waived for
applying online instead of via mail
or attend open houses where fees
are often waived. Also, individuals
receiving free/reduced lunch are
eligible for SAT/ACT fee waivers
and up to four college application
waivers. See Miss Keeling or Miss
Price for these materials.
 Applications for the FAFSA (free
application for federal student aid)
will be available after January 1st.
This application determines how
much financial aid you qualify for.
It is important to complete the
application as early as possible
and check state/school
deadlines as these may be much
earlier than the federal deadline
of June 30th. Go to
www.fafsa.ed.gov for more
information.
www.scholarships.com
the largest free and independent college scholarship
search and financial aid information resource on the
Internet and have been recognized by high schools,
colleges and universities nationwide.
www.collegeboard.com
sign up for the SAT, get information about careers,
majors, study and time management tips, finding,
applying and paying for college help and utilize their
very comprehensive college matchmaker.
www.actstudent.org
sign up for the ACT, get assistance with choosing a
college, academic preparation, college application
assistance and checklists to assist you with planning
from grades 9-12, also has financial aid and career
planning information
www.myfuture.com
Get information about the fastest growing, highest
paying careers by industry, career suggestions by type
of work, personality traits, or field of study. Tons of
articles & advice, tools & checklists to help you plan
your future college top ten lists for selectivity,
affordability, size and more.
march2success.com
A free tool to help students with ACT/SAT test
preparation and understanding college admissions and
financing.
Cappex.com
Fafsa.ed.gov
Finaid.org
Pheaa.org
Scholarshipexperts.com
Studentaid.ed.gov
Pittsburghfoundation.org
Newsletter 2
The opt out form
Important Dates to Remember
PSSA (grades 8 & 11)
Preparation will begin February 28.
Testing will occur March 12-21 and April 16-26.
*passing of this exam is required for graduation
Section 9528 of the No Child Left Behind
Act of 2001 requires schools to release
student names, addresses and phone
numbers to military recruiters upon request
unless you “opt out” in writing. Opt out
forms are available in the main and guidance
office.
Terra Nova Testing (grades 9 & 10)
Testing will occur March 12-21
SAT
$49/waivers available for eligible students
Test Date
March 10
May 7
June 2
Registration Deadline
February 10
April 8
May 8
ACT
$49.50 w/writing waivers available for eligible students
Test Date
April 9
June 11
Attention Juniors:
If you plan on playing sports at the
college level you need to register with
the NCAA this year! Talk to your
coach or athletic director for more
information or visit
https://web1.ncaa.org
Information packets for registration are
also available in the guidance office.
Registration Deadline
March 4
May 6
FAFSA
January 1
February 15
May 1
June 30
2011-2012 applications available
Priority Deadline
PA State Deadline
Federal Deadline
Lincoln Park Performing Arts
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Saturday June 9, 2012
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Newsletter 2
Scholarship Update
What: Sun Trust Off to College
#Available-How Much: 15- $1,000
For: sweepstakes, not based on need or GPA
Deadline: see additional info
Applications: http://www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/
Additional Info: Registration begins Sept.16th,
one Drawing every 2 weeks beginning Oct.
28th until May 11th 2011
What: Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Program
#Available-How Much: 20- $1,000
For: sweepstakes, not based on need or GPA
Deadline: May 13th 2011
Applications: www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships/
Additional Info: must enroll in the
CollegeSTEPS Program for automatic
entry to contest
What: Association for Iron and Steel Scholarships
# Available-How Much: Varies
For: Engineering
Deadline: Varies
Applications: http://www.aist.org
Additional Info:
What: The American Legion
# Available-How Much: Varies
For: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Applications: http://www.legion.org
Additional Info:
What: Through the Looking Glass
# Available-How Much: varies
For: students of parents with disabilities
Deadline: spring 2012
Applications: http://www.lookingglass.org/
Additional Info: scholarships available year to
Depending on funding. Check website after Dec.
15th for 2012 availability
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What: Incight Scholarship
# Available-How Much: varies
For: students with disabilities including ADHD
Deadline: March 2012
Applications: http://www.incight.org
Additional Info: scholarships application available
Beginning Nov. 9th 2011
What: The Presidential Academic Scholarship
# Available-How Much: Two-year full tuition
For: Graduating Beaver County resident attending
CCBC next year, minimum GPA 3.0
Deadline: April 20
Applications: www.ccbc.edu/scholarships
Additional Info:
What: The Academic Excellence Scholarship
# Available-How Much: Two-year full tuition
For: Seniors residing in Beaver County ranked
who are ranked in the top 10% of their class.
Deadline: April 20
Applications: www.ccbc.edu/scholarships
Additional Info:
What: Constance T. Rockwell Scholarship
# Available-How Much: $4000.00 minimum
For: Seniors attending a four year program in
Theater or performing arts
Deadline: April 6
Applications: Available in the guidance office
Additional Info: audition required
What: Alexander Hamilton Citizen Achievement Award
# Available-How Much: $500.00
For: College-bound junior with strong record
of community service, strong academics, financial need
Deadline: March 14
Application: www.hamiltonfriends.org
Additional Info:
What: Dollars for Scholars
# Available-How Much: Varies
For: Seniors residing in Midland, Southside, Western Beaver
Deadline: April 25
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Application: www.dollarsforscholarsonline.com
Additional Info:
What: Novotni College Scholarship Fund
# Available-How Much: $1000.00
$3000.00
For: Seniors diagnosed with AD/HD by a licensed physician
$5000.00
Or mental health professional who has been accepted to college Deadline: March 15
Applications: www.add.org
Additional Info:
What: Samsung American Legion
# Available-How Much: $1000-$2000
For: Juniors who are direct descendants of a US veteran
Who served during a period of war and is a delegate to an
American Legion Boys State of Girls State program
Deadline:
Additional Info: Applications usually submitted to
Program staff
Application: www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung
What: American Association of University Women
# Available-How Much: Three $1000 scholarships
For: Female seniors who plan to attend college and have a
Minimum GPA of 3.75
Deadline: February 28
Applications: Guidance office
Additional Info: Focus will be placed on students
planning to study a science, technology, engineering,
or mathematics discipline,.
What: Annual Smile Scholarship
# Available-How Much:
For: Patients of Dr. David Spokane
Deadline: March 1
Applications: Guidance office
Additional Info:
What: Edinboro High School Journalism Competition
# Available-How Much: Multiple cash prizes, one
$1000 “Best in Show” scholarship to
Edinboro University
Deadline:
For: High school juniors and seniors who have an interest
In print journalism, broadcast journalism, or photojournalism
Applications: Guidance office
Additional Info:
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What: Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program # Available-How Much: Over 2300 scholarships, up
to $5000 each
For: Students studying abroad
Deadline: March 1
Applications: www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
What: 1800 Wheelchair Scholarship
# Available-How Much: Two $500
For: All students
Deadline: May 31
Applications: http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/
Additional Info: Students respond to essay prompt
What: Beaver-Lawrence Central Labor Council Scholarship
# Available-How Much: $1000
For: Student who is a union member, dependent child of a union Deadline: March 11
Member, or a grandchild residing in the home of a union member
In good standing of a local union affiliated with the Beaver-Lawrence
Central Labor Council
Applications: Guidance office
Additional Info: Students respond to essay prompt
What: Donald McNutt Memorial Scholarship
# Available-How Much: $1000
For: Student who is a union member, dependent child of a union Deadline: March 11
Member, or a grandchild residing in the home of a union member
In good standing of a local union affiliated with the Beaver-Lawrence
Central Labor Council
Applications: Guidance office
Additional Info: Students respond to essay prompt
What: Unites Steelworkers Local 2012 Scholarship
# Available-How Much: $1000
For: Student who is a union member, dependent child of a union Deadline: March 11
Member, or a grandchild residing in the home of a union member
In good standing of a local union affiliated with the Beaver-Lawrence
Central Labor Council
Applications: Guidance office
Additional Info: Students respond to essay prompt
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What: Words to be Heard
# Available-How Much: one 1st place $5000
Three 2nd place $2500
Three 3rd place $1000
For: High school seniors attending a 4-year college
or university
Deadline: March 30
Applications: Guidance office
Additional Info:
Disability Related Scholarships
What: Disaboom Scholarship Network
www.disaboom.com/scholarships
What: Proyecto Vision
www.proyectovision.net/english/opportunitties/scholarships.html
What: Hard of Hearing and Deaf Scholarship Sertoma International
www.sertoma.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=344&srcid=190
What: Visual Impairments
www.acb.org/scholarship
What: Council of Citizens with Low Vision International
www.cclvi.org
What: Christian Record Services for the Blind
services.christianrecord.org/scholarships/index.php
What: National Federation of the Blind
www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp
What: Hemophilia Federation of America
hemophiliafed.org/programs-and-services/educational-scholarships
What: National Hemophilia Foundation
www.hemophilia.org/NHFWeb/MainPgs/MainNHF.aspx?menuid=53&contentid=35
What: Scholarships for Survivors Program, Patient Advocate Foundation
www.patientadvocate.org/events.php?p=69
What: Anne & Matt Harbison Scholarship, P. Buckley Moss Society
www.mosssociety.org/page.php?id=30
What: Hydrocephalus Association
www.hydroassoc.org/education_support/scholarships
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