EditorsMiss Monti
Mrs. Milligan
ContributingMr. Petragnani
CHEROKEE GUIDE
Vol. 30
March 2006
JUNIORS, YOU ARE AT A POINT IN YOUR LIVES WHERE
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE—START PLANNING FOR YOUR
FUTURE TODAY!
The college selection process is often an overwhelming experience.
Starting early and having specific criteria in mind will help juniors
as they begin their college search.
Academics- Understanding your own learning style is a key
component in your college search-different colleges offer different
programs, curricula, teaching methods, classroom atmospheres
and academic advising. Find your style by asking yourself these
questions:
No. 7
Student Life- Obviously your primary responsibility will be your
academic pursuits, but almost as much learning can happen
outside of the classroom. Consider the following questions in order
to set your college criteria:
* What activities meant the most to you in high school that you
would like to continue in college?
* Would you participate in intercollegiate or intramural sports?
* Would you take advantage of clubs and organizations?
Financial Considerations- When selecting colleges, cost of
attendance is often an important factor. Some questions to
consider are:
* Do research and extra learning opportunities interest you?
* Are smaller class sizes and more collaboration with your teachers
important to you?
*Does your GPA, class rank and SAT scores match the college’s
average acceptance?
*What are the costs for tuition?
*What are the room and board fees?
*Is there a difference in the costs for in-state and out-of-state
students?
*What percent of students receive financial aid?
Size, Location, and Type- When it comes to selecting a college, it is
MAKE A LIST: If you have given careful thought to the above
questions, then you can narrow your search to those schools that
meet your criteria. Do the schools you thought you were interested
in still measure up?
important to find the “best fit” for who you are. Consider the
following questions in order to set your college criteria:
* Would you like a large, small or mid-sized college?
* Would you like to go to school in a small town, mid-sized town or
a big city?
* Do you want to go far from home and immerse yourself in a
totally new place or do you value being able to return home
frequently?
*Do you want to attend a public college, private college or technical
school?
VISIT: Your top schools can appear to be very similar when you
look at them “by the numbers”. Even the most honest websites and
brochures cannot give you the true feeling of what it is really like
to be on campus. Visit your top choices with your criteria in mind.
Talk to professors, talk to students, talk to everyone you meet! See
for yourself and trust your instincts!
JUNIORS: SEE THE FOLLOWING PAGE FOR A LIST OF SPRING
OPEN HOUSES AND START YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH TODAY!
Have you heard?
OPEN HOUSES
You and your parents are invited to the following open houses. Please
check with the college/university to see if pre-registration is necessary.
Drexel University has a new agreement with BCC. Find out more
by attending an Open House at BCC Mt. Laurel Campus from
6:30-7:30 pm on March 22nd or April 20th.
DATE
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
March 4th
Centenary College
March 5th
Rowan University
(Repeated on 4/2/2006)
April 2nd
William Patterson University
(Repeated on 4/23/2006)
April 2nd
Richard Stockton College of NJ
April 8th
Philadelphia University
April 8th
Rutgers University
(All campuses)
Go to www.collegeboard.com to register. Remember to use
Cherokee’s code 310-761.
April 8th
The College of New Jersey
(Repeated on 4/23/2006)
ACT
April 23rd
Rider University
April 27, 2006
Burlington County College (BCC)
Mt. Laurel Campus
6:00-9:00 pm
April
29th
TEST REGISTRATION DEADLINES
SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests
Test Date
Registration Deadline
May 6, 2006
April 3, 2006
June 3, 2006
April 28, 2006
Test Date
April 8, 2006
June 10, 2006
Registration Deadline
March 3, 2006
May 5, 2006
Go to act.org to register for the ACT.
Camden County College
April 29th
Drew University
May 7th
Ramapo College of NJ
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST, CHECK THE
WEBSITES OF SCHOOLS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TO FIND OUT
HOW TO VISIT!
JUNIORS AND SENIORS:
Financial Aid Terms have you confused?
Be sure to read the helpful information from
Fastweb, attached to the back of this issue of the
Cherokee Guide.
** College bound juniors should be sure to check the testing
requirements for the colleges they are considering. It is generally
recommended that juniors take the SAT and/or ACT at least once
in the spring of junior year**
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Mr. Petragnani is Cherokee’s local awards chairperson. His office
is in D200. Listed below are some of the current scholarship
opportunities. Deadlines are in parenthesis at the end of each
description. Mr. Petragnani can be reached at 983-5140 x2266.
Pi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority: Offering three
scholarships to students of African American descent. Included is one for education
majors and one for students pursing a degree at a historically black college. See Mr.
Petragnani for an application. (March 4, 2006)
Scholarship Information Continued
McGuire Air Force Base: Sponsoring a scholarship for any senior who has ties to
the Air Force. Scholarships are based on academic achievement, leadership,
character and community and school activities. See Mr. Petragnani for more
information and a copy of the application. (March 18, 2006)
The American Legion Auxiliary: Offering two scholarships. One is for seniors
interested in the field of nursing and the other is a general scholarship. You must be
a direct descendent of a Veteran who served in the Armed Forces. See Mr.
Petragnani for an application and many more details. (April 15, 2006)
Re/Max of NJ Quest for Excellence: Giving scholarships to all students in grades
1-12. An essay is required that states the intended use of the scholarship. For more
information and an application, see Mr. Petragnani. (March 20, 2006)
WISS Edward J. O’Connell Memorial Scholarship Fund: Offering a scholarship
to any senior who is going to school in the state of New Jersey and has declared a
major in accounting. Please see Mr. Petragnani for a copy of the application.
(April 15, 2006)
First Trust Bank: Offering the Samuel A. Green scholarship to any senior. An
essay must be included. Go to www.firstrust.com/scholarship to download a copy of
the application or to get more information. (March 20, 2006)
Burlington County Board of Agriculture and Farm Bureau: Offering a
scholarship to any woman who lives in Burlington County and is planning to pursue
a career in agriculture. See Mr. Petragnani for more information and an application.
(March 24, 2006)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority: Offering a scholarship to minority female students.
See Mr. Petragnani for more information and the application. (March 31, 2006)
The Tzu Chi Foundation of New Jersey: Offering a scholarship to any senior
based on financial need, academic achievement and community involvement.
Download the application at http://www.tzuchi.org or see Mr. Petragnani for a copy.
(March 31, 2006)
The Builders League of South Jersey: Scholarship available to any senior who will
attend a vocational program or an accredited post-secondary school full time. The
student must be pursuing the fields of real estate development or construction. See
Mr. Petragnani for a copy of the application. (April 7, 2006)
The NJ Vietnam’s Veterans Memorial Foundation: Offering a scholarship to a NJ
resident. Applicant must have visited the NJ Vietnam’s Veterans Memorial and an
essay must be included. See Mr. Petragnani for an application. (April 7, 2006)
Burlington County Firefighters’ Association: Sponsoring a scholarship for the
child of an active volunteer or career firefighter, an EMT or are themselves a
firefighter or EMT. See Mr. Petragnani for an application and more information.
(April 10, 2006)
The New Jersey Municipal Management Association: Offering a scholarship to
any senior who intends to major in public administration/public policy at a four-year
college or university. (April 14, 2006)
The New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association: Offering a scholarship
to any senior who has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. See Mr. Petragnani for a copy of
the application. (April 19, 2006)
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia: Various scholarships available to
students of Greek descent. See Mr. Petragnani for more information and an
application. (April 20, 2006)
Camp Olden Civil War Round Table and Museum Inc.: Offering a scholarship to
any senior who has been accepted to college and is active in a Civil War Round
Table, a Civil War Reenactment, or any other Civil War Organization. See Mr.
Petragnani for an application. (April 24, 2006)
Angela M. Bertolino Scholarship: Open to any senior who resides in Burlington
County, has at least a 3.2 GPA and has been accepted by a college or university in
New Jersey to major in education. See Mr. Petrgnani for a copy of the application.
(April 28, 2006)
The Billy Consalo Memorial Agricultural Scholarship: Offered to any senior
furthering their education in agriculture or an agriculturally related field. See Mr.
Petragnani for more information and the application. (May 1, 2006)
NJ State Golf Association: For seniors who have caddied at a NJSGA member golf
club and have qualified for admission to a college or university. Application must
have the signature of the golf pro or the caddie master. See Mr. Petragnani for an
application. (May 1, 2006)
The Mervyn Sluzer Jr. Scholarship Fund: Offering a scholarship to any senior
who is currently active in the Boy Scouts of America and has attained the rank of
Eagle. Senior must have been a Boy Scout for at least five years. See Mr. Petragnani
for a copy of the application and more information. (May 1, 2006)