SENIOR NEWSLETTER
Guidance Department
College Apps Are Due Soon! Most seniors have submitted their college applications at this time, but there are some seniors who have not yet done this. It is highly advisable to finish your college applications and request your transcripts and other required materials be sent to the college(s) of your choice. Scholarships are given on a first-come basis. Make a wise decision to do this now!
ON-LINE APPLICATIONS: Be sure to download any section for the teachers or guidance counselor to complete.
RECOMMENDATIONS: When asking a teacher or guidance counselor for a recommendation, be sure to give them a copy of your résumé. If the teacher is to send the recommendation directly to the college or university, it is nice to include an addressed envelope for them. If you want them to give the recommendation to the guidance office, instruct them to do so…do not assume they know what you want done. Let them know the date you will need to send the letter. Send them a “Thank you” note when received.
COMPLETED PAPER APPLICATION: Bring the completed application to the guidance office. A transcript will be added and any other information needed, then it will be sent directly from the school. Be sure you have signed the application, included any necessary information you need to send, plus the application fee in the form of a check or money order (no cash).
DEADLINES: BE AWARE OF DEADLINES! Deadlines vary for each college. Decide if you will apply for an early or a regular decision of acceptance.
ESSAYS: If an essay is required, please try to include a story or anecdote about a life-changing or attitude-changing experience as well as some reasons why you feel that their college will be a great “fit” for you. Use your own resume to mention some of your extracurricular activities and leadership positions. Finally, talk about your personal strengths and personality characteristics and the part they will play in reaching your goals.
Scholarships! Scholarships! Scholarships!
The website www.scholarships.com is a free resource to college scholarship search and financial aid information.
Coca-Cola Scholarship: Register online. The website is
http://www.coca-colascholars.org Online applications must be received by October 31st.
The AXA Achievement Scholarship : Go to www.axa-achievement.com to learn more about this scholarship.
Athletic eligibility through the NCAA Clearinghouse can be done on-line at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Gates Millennium Scholarship: See requirements at www.gmsp.org.
Skidmore College’s Filene Foundation Music Competition: Open to high school seniors specifically interested in pursuing a liberal arts education at Skidmore. You may register online at www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship. All CD’s or cassettes must be received by January 15, 2008.
The University of Dayton’s Four year ROTC Scholarship: Four year scholarship incentives are valued at $150,080 and include tuition, books, fees, meals, housing, nbad living expenses. The deadline is December 1st, 2006. Applications are available at www.armyrotc.com. Also, their program website is http://academic.udayton.edu/rotc.
2007 Navy ROTC Scholarship: Go online to https://www.nrotc.navy.mil to access the application. Click on “Scholarships and Application” or call 3309-758-0558.
University of Cincinnati’s Cincinnatus XII Scholarship: Must have a minimum 3.2 GPA, complete an application, submit transcripts and test scores by Dec. 15th to qualify.
University of Cincinnati’s Darwin T. Turner Scholarship: Must be American Indian, Alaskan, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic with a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a minimum of 24 on the ACT. All applications must be received by Dec. 15th. For more information, call 513-556-6008 or email Brandi Hutchins at brandi.hutchins@uc.edu You may also go online to www.uc.edu/sas/eps/turner_about_us.html
National Co-op Scholarship: Go to www.co-op.edu for an application. Deadline is Feb. 15th.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: For more details about available scholarships, go to www.hsf.net.
Preparing for the ACT
ACT Prep Class: The next ACT Prep class conducted by Kent State University Trumbull Campus will be held here at Ursuline in November. It will be held on Tuesday and Thursday, November 6th and 8th, and on Tuesday and Thursday, November 13th and 15th from 3 – 5 pm. The fee is $75. A flyer is enclosed with the dates, the registration form, and the deadline to register. If this time is inconvenient, Kent State Trumbull is also holding classes on their Warren campus on those same dates in the evening from 6-8 pm. These classes will be held here at Ursuline before each ACT test date this year. Take the class that will immediately precede your test date.
ACT TEST: The actual ACT test will be held on December 8, 2007. The deadline to register for this test is November 2nd. Registration packets are available in the guidance office. There are several options of test locations listed in the packet.
Remember, we also have DVD’s, Videos and Workbooks in the Library with prep materials and practice tests. You may also go online to actstudent.org and take an online course for $20. There are many ways to prepare for this very important test. Make sure you choose one of them this year.
Upcoming Programs and Open Houses
American Legion Buckeye Boys State Summer Program: Will be held June 14-22, 2008 on the campus of Bowling Green State University. It is a “hands on” workshop in the principles and organization of Ohio government. Young men who are Juniors this year will learn about operating government agencies themselves. Over 1300 of the top juniors will participate in this program from all over the state. If interested in more information about this program, visit the official website for Buckeye Boys State program at www.ohiobuckeyeboysstate,com or call 740-362-7478 and ask for Gerald White, the Director of the program.
St. Mary of the Woods Open House: November 10, 2007 and April 5, 2008 from 9am-3pm. Lunch is provided. If interested, call 800-926-SMWC or visit online at WWW.SMWC.EDU
Power Systems Institute Program: A 2 year Accredited Associate of Technical Studies Degree for a career as a Line Worker with First Energy Company. Starting salaries range from $21 to $22 per hour plus overtime with full benefit packages. There will be an evening orientation session at YSU on Nov. 8th in Moser Hall Schwebel Auditorium from 6-8pm. Call 800-829-6801 for more information.
NEOUCOM Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy Open Houses: Saturday Nov. 10th, Thursday, April 17th, and Saturday, April 26th. If interested, register online at www.neoucom.edu . You may also call 800-686-2511, ext. 6270.
Notre Dame College of Cleveland’s Academic Support Center for Students with Learning Differences Open House: October 30, 2007 between 9am and 5pm. Designed to support students with DOCUMENTED learning differences such as ADD or ADHD or dyslexia. To register, call Beth Ford at 1-877-NDC-OHIO, ext. 5351 or visit the website at www.NotreDameCollege.edu/campus_life/academicSupportCenter.html.
LaRoche College Fall Open House: Sunday, Nov. 4th from 9am – 2pm. Lunch will be provided. Register at www.laroche.edu or call 1-800-838-4LRC.
Financial Aid Night at Ursuline High School: Wednesday, Nov. 28th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm in the school cafeteria. Come with your parents and discover all the important facts and information about “Money for College”. A financial aid specialist, Gina McHenry, will be the presenter. Gina is the Director of Financial Aid at YSU. Gina’s presentation will apply to all colleges and universities in the United States.
Keep working on those applications for college. This is a very exciting year for you! Make the most of it!