September 11, 2006
Counselor Assignments
A-F: Ms. Davis
G-O: Mr. Cousineau
P-Z: Dr. Turner
NEW!!! You can now access the senior newsletter in Edline if you have activated an
account. Click on the “Counselor Corner” on the main page. You can also access many
important links and information from the counselor page. Do some exploring!!!
SAT/ACT REGISTRATION
SAT Registration Dates
Test Date
Regular
Deadline
Oct. 14, 2006
Sept. 12, 2006
Nov. 4, 2006
Sept. 29, 2006
Dec. 2, 2006
Nov. 1, 2006
Jan. 27, 2007
Dec. 20, 2006
Mar. 10, 2007
Feb. 2, 2007
May 5, 2007
Mar. 29, 2007
June 2, 2007
Apr. 27, 2007
ACT Registration Dates
Late
Registration
Sept. 20, 2006
Oct. 11, 2006
Nov. 9, 2006
Jan. 4, 2007
Feb. 14, 2007
Apr. 11, 2007
May 9, 2007
Test Date
Regular Deadline
Oct. 28, 2006
Sept. 22, 2006
Dec. 9, 2006
Feb. 10, 2007
Apr. 14, 2007
Jun. 9, 2007
Nov. 3, 2006
Jan. 5, 2007
Mar. 9, 2007
May 4, 2007
Late
Registration
Sept 23-Oct.
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Nov. 4-16
Jan 6-19
Mar 10-23
May 5-18
Online registration is recommended for the SAT and ACT because we have very few paper registration packets in
the counseling office. You can register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com. You can register for the ACT at
www.actstudent.org. A major credit card is required for you to register online. All colleges/universities require
you to have an SAT or an ACT score when you complete college applications, so you need to go ahead and register
to take the test soon!!!!! Do not procrastinate!!!! The cost of taking the SAT I: Reasoning Test is $41.50. The
cost of the taking the ACT is $43.00 (includes the Writing Test). The Henry County High School code is 112040.
Remember, there is a substantial fee for registering late.
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND A TECHNICAL COLLEGE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, IT IS NOT
NECESSARY FOR YOU TO TAKE THE SAT OR THE ACT!!! ALL TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN GEORGIA
HAVE THEIR OWN ADMISSION TESTS (ASSET OR THE COMPASS). SEE YOUR COUNSELOR IF YOU
HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS!!
ACT & SAT PREPARATION
If you are planning to take the ACT, SAT, or COMPASS/ASSET, you need to take advantage of the Internet’s first source
for free, comprehensive test preparation courses. Number2.com is the first source for comprehensive, web-based test
preparation courses that are absolutely free of charge to students. Please visit Number 2.com to sign up.
If you are planning to take the SAT, you really need to take advantage of the online SAT preparation course to get ready
for the test. The Official SAT Online Course is available to students free of charge. Please remember that you must
prepare for the SAT. The SAT is not a test that you can take without some type of preparation. To register for the official
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SAT Online course, (1) go to collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool, (2) In the “Students” box click “Register Now.”
Then enter HCHS’s school code 112040. Sign in with your collegeboard.com account or create a new one.
COURSE MAKE-UP
Evening Academy registration for Mini-Semester II (October mini-semester) will take place on September 26 & 27
from 5-7 p.m. at Union Grove High School. Only 2nd semester courses will be offered in this mini-semester. If you are
interested, see your counselor for a registration form.
EVENTS OF INTEREST
The ASVAB will be given on October 26, 2006. Please visit the counseling center to sign up.
The Henry County Probe Fair will be held on September 26, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. at Dutchtown High School. The
PROBE fair provides an excellent opportunity to talk with college representatives about your educational plans and pick
up application materials. Mark your calendar and plan to attend!!!!!!!
The Devry University Young Women in Science & Technology Program will be held on November 14, 2006. This
year’s event specializes in Technology-Related Careers. Please visit the counseling office if you are interested.
CONNECT WITH TECH: This top notch, invitational overnight program welcomes 11th and 12th grade students with
outstanding academic credentials. In state students must have an SAT score of at least 1150, and out-of-state students
must have earned at least 1200 on the Math and Verbal portions. For more detailed information, go to
www.visits.gatech.edu/cwt.
PREVIEW GEORGIA TECH: PREVIEW Georgia Tech is a comprehensive visitation program for prospective
students, parents, and high school counselors. The program provides a thorough look at the outstanding academic
offerings, student services, activities, and facilities at Georgia Tech. The dates of PREVIEW Georgia Tech are October
9, 2006, April 6, 2007, and June 29, 2007. All sessions are from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The PREVIEW registration forms
are available in the counseling office and may also be downloaded from www.visits.gatech.edu.
BALFOUR ordering dates:
December 7th & 8th- Graduation Announcement orders
January 25th & 26th- Cap and Gown Orders
If you missed having your senior portraits taken, you can call Lifetouch at (678) 554-2134 to schedule an appointment.
COLLEGE VISITATIONS
(All of these visitation flyers are located on the senior news bulletin outside of the counseling office)
Albany State University is pleased to announce its 2006-2007 Campus Visitation Days for College-Bound High School
Students on October 7, 2006, February 3, 2007, and March 24, 2007. These days will provide excellent opportunities for
students and parents to pick up admissions and financial aid information. Also, guests will have the opportunity to meet
and talk with ASU administrators, faculty members, staff and students. There will also be guided tours of the campus,
lunch, entertainment and door prizes.
The Carnegie Mellon admission staff cordially invites you and your parents to an information session on Sunday,
September 17, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center, 2000 Century Blvd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30345.
An admissions representative from Clayton State University will be here on September 13, 2006 during all lunch
periods.
The undergraduate admissions office at Cornell University invites interested seniors and their parents to “Conversations
about Cornell”. During this special program, admission representatives will discuss the admissions process and answer
any questions that you might have. The information session will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2006. To RSVP
and for directions, please visit admissions.cornell.edu/seasonal/events/.
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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites you to Discover Duke University on Thursday, September 21 and
Friday, September 29 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Visit the counseling center for more information.
All seniors and their families are invited to Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering- In Focus on Saturday,
October 21, 2006 from 8:15 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The open house is designed to offer you a chance to explore the many
opportunities available to the engineering students at Duke University. Visit www.admissions.duke.edu for a schedule of
the day’s events and to RSVP.
Jacksonville State University will host its annual Fall Preview Day on Saturday, September 16, 2006. Preview Day is
specially designed for all high school seniors who wish to experience Jacksonville State University at its very best.
Jacksonville State University is located in Jacksonville, AL. Contact 1-800-231-5291, option 1.
A Marines recruiter will be here on September 7 and 12 during all lunch periods. The recruiter will be located in the
cafeteria lobby.
New York University will hold an admissions reception in Atlanta on September 23, 2006. Visit
www.admissions.nyu.edu/receptions or call (212) 998-4524 to reserve your space online.
Oxford College of Emory University’s open house dates are as follows: September 15, September 29, October 13,
October 16, October 20, October 27, and November 3. There will also be a visitation day on November 11, 2006 for high
school seniors and their parents. The day will provide interested students and parents “The Big Picture” of Oxford
College, including lunch with an Oxford Expert of your chose. Register now to reserve your space! Call 1-800-723-8328
or click “special visit events” at www.emory.edu/OXFORD/Admission/visit.html.
An admissions representative from Rhinehart College will be here on October 25, 2006 during all lunch periods. The
representative will be located in the cafeteria lobby.
An admissions representative from the University of Georgia will be here on October 10, 2006 during all three lunch
periods. The representative will be located in the cafeteria lobby.
An admissions representative from the University of West Georgia will be here on October 5, 2006 during all three
lunch periods. The representative will be located in the cafeteria lobby.
Washington & Lee University will be holding an admission session on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel; 3315 Peachtree Road, N.E.; Atlanta, GA.
Washington University in St. Louis invites you to meet with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on Thursday,
September 21 from 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at The Westin Atlanta North at Perimeter; Seven Concourse Parkway; Atlanta,
GA. For directions, please call the hotel at (770) 395-3900.
Wesleyan University in Connecticut will hold an admissions reception on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 from 7 p.m.-9
p.m. on 411 Mill Creek Bend; Atlanta Georgia. During this reception, you will have an opportunity to talk with alumni
and parents of current students and learn more about Wesleyan University.
Yale University cordially invites you to one of its admission information sessions on Sunday, September 10 or Monday,
September 11. If you are interested, visit the counseling office for more details.
SCHOLARSHIP TIPS
As you search for scholarships, which usually entails some online searching, be certain to avoid some very common
scholarship scams. Some scam warning signs are: (1) you have to pay a fee, (2) money-back guarantee, (3) credit
card/bank account information required, (4) offers exclusive information. Scholarship searches are free, but it requires
you to spend some time and to do some searching! Try these websites:
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
www.collegenet.com
www.gsfc.org
studentaid.ed.gov
www.gacollege411.org
scholarships.com
www.scholarshipgrantguide.com
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HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
There are several steps that you must follow to apply for the HOPE Scholarship. Those steps include the following: (1) the general
form to complete is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which becomes available in January 2007 or, if applicable
the HOPE Application. These forms are available at all eligible public and private Georgia colleges, public technical colleges, and
most high schools. Remember, you must use the FAFSA rather than the HOPE Application or e-HOPE if you are applying for federal
student aid, such as the need based Pell Grant, or student loans. Some institutions still may require you to complete a FAFSA form if
you are receiving any other scholarships. All HOPE applicants attending private colleges or universities must complete the Georgia
Tuition Equalization Grant Application. You can access the e-TEG online application at www.gsfc.org. Furthermore, some
institutions also require the student to complete the school’s financial aid application. Contact the financial aid office at the school
you plan to attend for a student financial aid packet. Your final un-weighted GPA will determine if you are eligible to receive the
HOPE scholarship. The final HOPE scholar list is transmitted to the Georgia Student Finance Commission at the end of June 2007.
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
If you want to be considered for athletic scholarships, you must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse. You may
register on-line at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Click on “Prospective Student-Athletes” from the home page, which
will link you to the necessary information. Print off both forms and bring one copy to the counseling center.
ANY SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS TO CONGRATULATE?
I know that some of you are receiving scholarship offers already…let us know and we will send you a “shout out” in the senior
newsletter. Let’s get a little class spirit going and celebrate your accomplishments! You don’t need to accept every scholarship, but if
you have been offered an award, you can certainly be proud of the honor associated with being selected. Drop by Ms. Davis’s office
to share your accomplishments. Don’t be shy….gloat a little and maybe your friends will try harder to get their piece of the
scholarship pie!!!! Also, if you have been accepted to any college/university or you have joined a branch of the military, please take a
moment to let us know in the counseling office. We will need a copy of the official acceptance or scholarship award letter. We would
love to share your accomplishments!!!!!!!
See Ms. Davis if you would like to share your accomplishments. We would love to hear about them!!!!!
Congratulations to the following seniors:
Trayvone Blake has enlisted with United States Air Force. He leaves for basic training on June 15, 2007.
Marcus Crossley for being elected as Student Council President. Wow! What a major accomplishment and he has only been at
HCHS for over a month!
Amanda Lindsey for being elected as Senior Class President.
Jennifer Marks for being elected as Student Council Vice President.
Alyssa Sommerville for being elected as Student Council Executive Parliamentarian
Aarin Smith for being elected as Senior Class Vice President
PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP REMINDERS
APPLY!!!! APPLY!!!! APPLY!!!! APPLY!!!! APPLY!!!! APPLY!!!! APPLY!!!! APPLY!!!! APPLY!!!! APPLY!!!
Scholarship
2007 Horatio Algler Scholarship
Ron Brown Scholarship
Gates Millenium Scholars Scholarship
The Jackie Robinson Foundation
SAE Engineering Scholarship Program
Deadline Date
visit website
Nov 1 & Jan 9
Jan. 12, 2007
Visit website
Dec. 1, 2006
Website
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
www.ronbrown.org
www.gmsp.org
www.jackierobinson.org
http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
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SEPTEMBER SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS
AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS: If you are interested in Air Force ROTC scholarships, information regarding the Air Force
Academy, or any general information, please visit the following websites: www.academyadmissions.com, www.afrotc.com; and
www.airforceacademy.net.
The challenge is on. Compete to win more than $200,000 in culinary arts tuition scholarships to THE ARTS INSTITUTES. Local
competitions will be held on March 17, 2007 and national finals will be held on May 5, 2007 in Dallas, TX. Visit artinstitutes.edu/btc
for entry requirements and more information. Entry deadline is February 9, 2007.
Dreaming of a brighter future? If you are a truly motivated, dedicated, involved high school senior, the COCA-COLA SCHOLARS
FOUNDATION is awarding $3 million a year in scholarships to 250 deserving students just like you. You must apply online. A few
minutes of your time could help get you through college and beyond. Deadline to receive completed applications is October 31, 2006.
For additional information visit www.coca-colascholars.org.
EMORY UNIVERSITY: Interested in attending Emory University? If you have maintained an outstanding record of academic
achievement, possess extraordinary personal qualities, and if you have made significant contributions to your class, school, and the
community, you could be a nominee for the Emory Scholars program. Please see Ms. Davis, in the counseling office, for more details.
The deadline to submit nominations is November 1, 2006.
FORT VALLEY STATE UNVERSITY COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT ENERGY PROGRAM (CDEP): The CDEP
program at FVSU offers full paid scholarships for minority and female (any ethnicity) students who are interested in pursuing dualdegrees in mathematics/engineering, mathematics/geophysics, chemistry/geology, chemistry/health physics or biology/health physics.
To qualify for a scholarship, students must have a minimum combined score of 1100 on the math (minimum of 550) and critical
thinking sections of the SAT or a minimum composite ACT score of 26 or above and a grade point average of 3.5 or above. This is
truly a great opportunity!!! See Ms. Davis, in the counseling office, for more details.
GEORGIA TECH PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Applying for the President’s Scholarship is easy. Simply
submit a complete Georgia Tech Application for Freshman Admission for the 2007-2008 school year by October 31, 2006. There is
no separate President’s Scholarship application. Note: Be sure to use the current year’s application form. Using a previous
year’s admission application puts you at a disadvantage for consideration for the President’s Scholarship. The application form
may be downloaded as a PDF or completed online from the Admissions Web site at www.apply.gatech.edu. To be considered as a
candidate for the President’s Scholarship, a student must: (1) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; (2) be an entering freshman
(transfer students are not eligible); (3) submit a Georgia Tech Application for Freshman Admission, along with the application fee, by
October 31, 2006, for freshmen entering in fall 2007; and (4) have scores from the SAT I or ACT submitted to Georgia Tech. Scores
from tests through the November 2006 test dates will be accepted.
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE: If you are interested in attending Presbyterian College, there are several academic scholarships
available. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is December 5, 2006. See Ms. Davis in the counseling office for more details.
QUESTBRIDGE COLLEGE MATCH PROGRAM: The QuestBridge College Match connects outstanding low-income students
with admission and full, four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s top-ranked colleges and universities. QuestBridge College
Match scholarships cover: (1) full cost of tuition ($22,000-$34,000 per year, depending on the college) and the full cost of room
and board. The QuestBridge College Match application is (1) free of charge, (2) due on October 1, 2006, and (3) available online
at www.questbridge.org. The program is seeking students who have demonstrated academic excellence by succeeding in their high
school’s most difficult courses and on standardized tests and have overcome economic obstacles in their path to academic success.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP: The Foundation Fellowship program bases selection on grades,
test scores, co-curricular accomplishments, recommendations, and an essay. Competitive applicants should have an un-weighted high
school GPA of at least 3.7 and a combined SAT score of 1400 (critical reading and math) and an ACT score of 31. Every student who
is invited to the interview weekend is assured of receiving the Ramsey Honors Scholarship, with up to 25 students being named
Foundation Fellows. The postmark deadline for applications is November 15, but it is strongly encouraged that students submit their
applications early in the senior year. To apply for the Foundation Fellowship, visit
http://www.admissions.uga.edu/ffapp/index.php. You must complete the application online.
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