September 2014 Pendleton County High School
The Counseling Office maintains a supply of materials relative to post-secondary education and transition throughout the year. These include registration packets and practice information for ACT and SAT and the FAFSA – the Free Application for Financial Student Aid.
You do not need an appointment to obtain the information flyers or applications described in this newsletter. Just stop by the front desk in the Counseling Reception Area and Ms. Glaza will be able to provide copies of the information that interests you.
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The Common Application serves students by providing one application that may be copied and submitted to the almost 300 members. Regional schools that participate include: UC, Xavier, UK, Transylvania & Centre. To see other schools that participate, visit the Common Application online at www.commonapp.org
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The Selective Service System requires all men to register within 30 days of their 18 th birthday. Those who don’t register risk losing the opportunity to receive student loans and to hold a federal job. You can register online at www.sss.gov
or at the local post office.
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Transcript Requests: Throughout your senior year and even after graduation, you will need a transcript sent to schools or potential employers. Ms. Debbie Glaza, our registrar, can help you with these needs. Requests must be made through your parchment.com account at www.parchment.com
. Once requested Parchment enables you to track your transcript so you will know when it is received by the institution or employer.
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NCAA & NAIA Athletic Eligibility: Senior student athletes who plan to play competitive sports in college are reminded to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse and the NAIA Eligibility Center as soon as possible. Academic reviews will begin by November 1 st . Remember ACT scores must be sent directly to the centers. Information on
NCAA and NAIA is in the Counseling Office.
ACT and SAT Registration: Test registration forms and preparation information for both the ACT and the SAT are available in the Counseling Office.
Most schools accept the ACT – No Writing for admissions. If going out of state, check with school of choice to see if the ACT with writing is desired or if the SAT is preferred.
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Both the ACT & SAT have initiated new security measures. Students will be required to upload a photo when registering and present ticket confirmation and photo ID for entry at test site on the day of the test. See information at online test registration link or information in the Counseling Office.
Always remember to send test scores to ALL schools that you have an interest in possibly attending and to code results back to PCHS (HS Code: 180-793).
ACT TEST DATES
2014 – 2015
Register at: www.actstudent.org/start
ACT No Writing: $38.00; ACT Plus Writing: $54.50 Late Fee: + $24.00
TEST DATE
October 25
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
September 19
LATE FEE Deadline
October 3
December 13
February 7
April 18
June 13
November 7
January 9
March 13
May 8
November 21
January 16
March 27
May 22
TEST DATE
October 11
November 8
December 6
January 24
March 14
May 2
June 6
SAT TEST DATES
2014 – 2015
Register at: www.sat.org/register
SAT: $52.50 Late Fee: + $28.00
REGISRTATION DEADLINE
September 12
October 9
November 6
December 29
February 13
April 6
May 8
LATE FEE REQUIRED
September 30
October 28
November 24
January 13
March 3
April 21
May 27
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ACT, SAT & College Admission Fee Waivers: Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch, wards of the state or foster children are eligible. Two ACT/SAT fee waivers per student will be granted over the junior and senior years as long as funds are available. Students who qualify for ACT/SAT fee waiver may also be eligible for college admission application fee waivers. See Mrs. Wade for information.
Looking for ACT Prep?
Dates: October 13, 14 & 15 (Monday – Wednesday)
Dates: December 1,2, & 3 (Monday-Wednesday)
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Cost: $39
Call 606 – 759 – 7141 ext. 66120
Live Online ACT Review - $197
Go to www.scoreuptestprep.com
for more information
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 3 – 4 pm
Cost: FREE!
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Academic Common Market: For students interested in a major not offered in Kentucky, this network of out-ofstate schools have an agreement to serve Kentucky students. You may qualify for special tuition rates and still be able to use KEES money to study the program of your dreams at one of these schools. Go to www.cpe.ky.gov/forstudents/academic for more information.
Take a College Visit – To narrow your list of prospective colleges and to make the most informed decision, take a trip to the campus. Most have some type of planned visit day(s) on weekends in the fall, but you can also contact the college to arrange a weekday visit through the admission office. If you have a special interest like being a student athlete or study abroad, ask in advance for a scheduled time with the appropriate representatives. In addition to the planned tour, take some time to casually walk around campus and don’t be afraid to randomly talk to students and adults about campus life.
Fall Break scheduled for October 3 - 12 offers a great opportunity for a college road trip.
Be sure to plan ahead and schedule with the schools you want to visit. You can schedule your visit online at the college website or by calling the Visit Center or Admission Office. Reference your GETTING IN – CLASS OF
2015 book for contact information for schools in Kentucky.
Simple Steps in Planning a College Visit on a School Day:
1) Schedule the visit day with the college or university
2) Bring a parent note or send an email to BOTH Mrs. Wade & Mrs. Tammy Moore stating that you will be making an official visit and include the date you will be absent from school. Provide communication at least a week in advance of the visit.
3) Bring back a note from the school that verifies your visit. Give this note to Mrs. Tammy Moore when you return. The first two days are treated as a Field Trip; subsequent days will be an excused absence as long as you have not surpassed the 7 days allowed.
On Site Visits - Many colleges, the military and employers come to PCHS for recruitment visits. These will be noted on the school calendar & announced. Some are lunch visits and others are information sessions. Be sure to stop by and see college admissions counselors during lunch visits. Information Sessions are announced and students must sign up in advance to attend.
Upcoming Lunch Visits
Oct. 13 – Northern Kentucky University
Attend a local College Fair!
Northern Kentucky Regional College Fair
Location: Bank of Kentucky Center @ NKU
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Performing & Visual Arts College Fair
Location: Xavier University - Cintas Center
Date: Monday, October 13
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
To best prepare for this event, review the Guide to the Performing and Visual Arts Colleges at www.teenlife.com/2013PVAGuide.
UK Fall Preview Nights “Come See Blue” – All Preview Nights are 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Maysville: Thursday, October 16th @ Mason County High School
UK “Come See Blue for Yourself” – PCHS will be taking a road trip to UK on Wednesday, November 19 th .
During the visit students’ will hear presentations about financial aid and summer programs, take a walking tour of campus, have an opportunity to interact with UK students & faculty and have a free lunch on campus. Best of all,
admissions application fee will be waived for students who submit a completed application and bring official transcript on that day. More information about signing up for this trip is coming in early October.
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Morehead State University “Meet MSU Nights”: Meet members of academic departments, financial aid/scholarships, housing and more at Meet MSU Nights. If you bring an official transcript that includes ACT scores and complete an application at the event, the
. Door prizes will be given away as well. All events run from 6 to 8 p.m.
 September 23 at Whitaker Bank Arena in Lexington
 September 30 at Receptions in Erlanger
 October 7 at Maysville Conference Center
University of Louisville –Campus Preview Day
Date: Saturday, October 11 from 10-4
Visit www.louisville.edu/admissions/visit/cpd for more details
NKU Visit Opportunities - Details about each at www.visit.nku.edu
. Registration required.
 NKU Black & Gold Days (Open House) o Saturday, October 18, 9 – 1 o Saturday, November 15, 9 - 1
STEM Showcase 
 o Friday, October 31, 9 – 1
Health Professionals Showcase o Thursday, October 30, 9 - 1
 College of Informatics o Tuesday, October 28, 9-1
 College of Business o Wednesday, October 29, 9-1
College of Education & Human Services  o Monday, October 27
NKU School – Based Scholars: It’s back! Application waiver for those seniors who apply to NKU for freshman admission in Fall of 2015. You do need to complete a regular admission application and send updated transcript with counselor form.
University of Virginia: Join Admission Counselor Jimmy Bishop and a panel of recent graduates to learn about the University and their admission process. UVA as achieved national stature for its teaching, research and public service and offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, engineering, architecture, nursing, education, business, and public policy. RSVP at www.admission.virginia.edu/uva-visits-you
Date: Monday, October 6 th
Date: Tuesday, October 7 th
@ 6:30
Location: Henry Clay High School Auditorium, Lexington, KY
@ 7:00
Location: Louisville Marriott East, Louisville, KY
John Cabot University – Rome, Italy: Are you looking to study abroad? Do you have a fascination with art and history and desire to immerse yourself in a different culture? Then this university may be what you are looking for. JCU is an accredited American liberal arts university located in the heart of Rome, Italy offering 13
Bachelor of Arts programs to 1,100 English-speaking students from the US, Italy and 60 other countries. JCU participated in the Title IV Federal Financial Aid program (FAFSA). Virtual presentation about JCU are available.
Visit www.johncabot.edu
for more information. November 15 (Early action deadline), March 1 (regular deadline).
Harvard, Princeton, Yale, University of Virginia
Date: October 9 @ 7:00
Location: Cincinnati Marriott at River Center, Covington, KY
Register: www.harvardprincetonuvayale.com
ITT Technical Institute – Open House
Date: Saturday, October 11 from 10-1 @ Norwood, OH campus
Instructors will be available to answer questions along with school tours. For complete program information go to www.itt-tech.edu
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Let the hunt begin. When you apply to colleges, check each school’s website for financial aid and scholarship links with information on types of aid available and requirements like a separate application. Be sensitive to deadlines.
Look for scholarships online. Stop by the Counseling Office for a list of HELPFUL INTERNET RESOURCES or go to www.nacac.net.org/lists.
Be sure your parents check with employers and organizations to which they belong.
KHEAA.com + the College Cost & Planner – a presentation in senior English led by KHEAA counselor Bob
McDermott on September 24. Students will have opportunity to check KEES scholarship information and be reminded of all of the resources available at this website.
Scholarships: Game On – workshop for seniors after school from 3:15 – 4:30 on Thursday, October 16.
Information to help you in your college search and the application process.
Paying for College 101 – Introduction to Financial Aid & the FAFSA - workshop for seniors & parents
here on Thursday, November 6 th , at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Important tips to access free college money and low interest loans including how to begin preparation for the FAFSA.
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Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarships (KEES) – Seniors are reminded of the KEES scholarship money. For each year you earn a minimum 2.5 grade point average in high school, you can receive money for college. A 2.5 would earn you $125, a 3.0 would earn $250, a 3.5 brings $375 and a 4.0 earns you $500. Your best ACT or SAT score gets you KEES money, too! For example, an ACT score of 25 would bring you $393.
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Attention Ky. Seniors who have been Adopted or in Foster Care: You may be eligible for tuition waivers at Kentucky’s public colleges and universities, including schools in the Kentucky Community and Technical College
System. For more information, call your local Cabinet for Families and Children staff at 654-3381.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs sponsors a tuition waiver program. Children of a veteran may qualify if one of the following is true of the veteran:
 Died on active duty
 Died as direct result of service connected disability
 100% service connected disabled
 Totally disabled (non-service connected) with wartime service
 Upon the death of any veteran who served during a wartime period
Western Kentucky University – New deadline for Cherry Presidential Scholarship: WKU’s online admissions application for Fall 2015 has incorporated a new deadline and process in applying for the Cherry
Presidential Scholarship. The new admission deadline is November 15, 2014 for this scholarship ONLY. The deadline for all other scholarships will continue to be January 15, 2015. The Cherry Presidential Scholarship covers in-state tuition, $4090 for on-campus housing, a $2274 meal allowance, and $1000 book allowance.
Participation in the Honors College is required. Applicants with a minimum of 3.8 GPA and 31 ACT who wish to be considered must complete the application for admission by November 15 and the Honors College application by December 1. For more information visit www.wku.edu/scholarship/incoming.php
Ithaca College – “Park Scholar Awards” – Roy H. Park School of Communications: Interested in a career in communications & media? Ithaca’s college of communications may be for you. Create award-winning media with state-of-the-art technology and outstanding faculty, explore critical issues and the world making a difference locally, nationally, and globally through individual and group service projects. Interested students must complete application for admission by January 2. Park Scholar Award application, essays, resume, 3 letters of recommendation and transcript are due January 15. Finalists will be notified by March 1. Visit www.ithaca.edu/parkscholars for more information.
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Prudential Spirit of Community Award: If you have made a difference by volunteering in your school and community over the past year, you could be the recipient of a $1000 award. Complete an application online at http://spirit.prudential.com
or www.nassp.org/spirit and submit to Mrs. Wade on or before November 4. If a paper version of the application is needed, please call 877-525-8491 or email spirit@nassp.org.
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award recognizes outstanding students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Information cards are available in the Counseling Office. Student application and more information on eligibility can be found at www.wendysheisman.com
and the first 25,000 applicants receive a $10
Wendy’s gift card. There will be one male and one female winners from each school. These students compete for
National Finalist status. The National Finalists will attend the annual Heisman Trophy Awards in New York City.
Designate Carie Wade as school reviewer. Deadline to apply is October 3.
KSBA First Degree College Scholarship Program
Kentucky School Boards Association will fund two $2,500 nonrenewable scholarships, awarded to one male and one female. Eligible students are those who would be the first members of their immediate families to attend college, ACT Reading of 20. Applications available in the Counseling Office. Applications must be received by
. KSBA by November 14 th
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships – Receive up to $22,000 for college. You must have a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to go to college. Be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree and involvement in co-curricular and community activities. Go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships and apply by October 25.
U C Cincinnatus Scholarship and other priority U. C. institutional scholarship program deadline is December 1.
Admission application files must be complete by deadline to be considered for scholarship.
WACE – National Co-Op Scholarship Program; Program designed to advance cooperative & work-integrated education will award 195 merit scholarships, totaling $47 million. Students who are admitted to one of the eleven partner institutions can apply by visiting www.waceinc.org
. University of Cincinnati is one of the 11 partners awarding 15 $6,000 merit co-op scholarships! Application deadline in February 15.
Berea College seeks to admit students with academic promise and limited financial resources. Every student who is admitted will receive a full tuition scholarship worth more than $100,000 over four years. Please contact
Mrs. Wade if you have a specific interest in Berea College.
Lindsey Wilson College is looking for candidates for the Bonner Leader Program. This program provides financial support for students who demonstrate need and a commitment to service. For more information, visit www.lindsey.edu/bonner .
National Young ARTs Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to students in the performing arts and visual arts. Go to www.youngarts.org/apply for more details. Deadline: October 17.
Columbus College of Art & Design – National Portfolio Day: Thinking about pursuing art or design in college? Don’t miss National Portfolio Day at CCAD. This will give you the chance to visit with the best college of art & design—all in one place and all in one afternoon who can review your artwork, discuss their programs, and answer questions about creative careers. Event is free and requires no reservations.
Date: Sunday, October 5 from Noon-4:00
Location: Canzani Center, Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, OH
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts: Two-Year Acting Conservatory program. Requires nomination, application and audition. Campuses located in New York & Los Angeles. CONNECT NOW – to instantly learn more about The Academy’s auditions and prequalify for scholarship opportunities. TEXT “ACTOR” to 323-984-
9960, Tweet #ACTOR to @AcademyRSVP, or visit www.applyaada.com/actor . To RSVP for an Info Night visit www.aada.edu/infonights or call 1-800-463-8990.
Info Night: Wednesday, September 24 from 6-8 PM Nashville, TN
Info Night: Tuesday, February 3 from 6-8 PM, Chicago, IL
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The Christian Connector: Christian college information service. The Christian Connector provides a free
Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing. Go to www.ChristianConnector.com
to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500 scholarship drawing
Four is More – Thomas More College has partnered with Gateway Community Technical College offers the Four is More for graduates with an Associates of Arts or Sciences at Gateway. Students who transfer to Thomas More to complete Bachelors with an Associates in Arts or Sciences from Gateway are guaranteed a minimum scholarship of $10,000 plus the opportunity for additional financial aid awards. Keep in mind that In-State Tuition at Gateway is less than half of most other area institutions.
Apply to ALL colleges of interest before the Thanksgiving Break & have transcripts sent. When you register for additional ACT/SAT testing, be sure to have these scores to all of these schools.
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