Counseling News  - September 2007

Scholarships

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) offers an SAE Engineering Scholarship for specific schools as well as schools in general. The deadline for application is December 1. Amounts range from $1000 to $10,000. Information and the application can be found at http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm

The 2007 United State Senate Youth Program Application and Information for juniors and seniors is now available on our web site at the following link: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/news/090606.shtm ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OCTOBER 20, 2007

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will be selecting its next class of Coca-Cola Scholars in the upcoming school year. $3 million a year is awarded annually to 250 students. The scholarship is based upon leadership, commitment to community and academic achievement. Visit the web site for the application www.coca-colascholars.org the deadline is October 31

Horatio Alger Association annually awards more than $5 million in college scholarships and grants. You apply on line at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships The deadline for application is October 30, 2007

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is given for volunteer service in our community. Students in grades 9 - 12 may apply. The deadline is October 31. Apply on line at www.prudential.com/spirit

AXA Achievement Scholarship for seniors who demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, who has respect for self, family and community and the ability to succeed in collage. Go to www.axa-achievement.com to learn more about the program and to download an application. The deadline is December 15.

Alert Magazine offers a chance to speak out and win a $500 scholarship. You must be a senior or will be a senior in the fall, a GPA of 2.5 and plan to attend college after graduation. It is an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and or alcohol abuse. Information is in the counselors' office

  ACT Registration

WHS HIGH SCHOOL CODE 351-880

The number of students who register for the ACT online has steadily increased each year, nearly half of the WHS students who wrote the ACT last year, registered online. The flier is located in the counselors' office that will guide you through that process. The traditional method of registration can still be done, and those packets are in the counselors' office as well. The benefits of registering online are that you can complete your registration 24/7; you will get your admission ticket sooner; you will have access to the most up to date list of locations so you can get the best choice of test centers. The cost of writing the ACT is $30 without the writing test and $44.50 if you select to do the writing. The deadline for the October 27th assessment is September 21. The deadline for the December 8 th assessment is November 2. To register online, go to www.actstudent.org

SAT Registration

The easiest way to register for the SAT is to visit their site at www.collegeborad.com You will get immediate confirmation of your registration The cost of the SAT reasoning test is $43. The SAT is given in Williston on November 3. Deadline to register for this date is October 2.

Dates to Remember

September 12 - Fall College Day at WSC
September 21 - Deadline for the Oct 27 ACT
October 2 - Deadline for the Nov 3 SAT
October 9 - ASVAB assessment at WHS October 16 – PLAN for Sophomore

October 17 – PSAT for juniors October 23, 24, 25, 30 & November 1 ND State Assessment for Juniors

College Rep Visits (in commons area)

Nov 30 NDSCS 11:30-12:30

testGear

WHS has had a site license for testGear purchased by Student Loans of North Dakota. testGear is an online tool that gives students the practice they need to reach their full potential on the college entrance exam ACT. This online learning system adapts to each students needs by targeting their weaknesses and helping them to build necessary skills. Stop by the counselors' office to pick up your instructions in how to use the program. Workshops will be held this fall for students and their parents to attend in order to learn how to best utilize the program.

Knowledge for College

This resource addresses borrowing for college, finding free money for college, learning about the alternative to four-year school and a section just for parents. Check this site out at http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp

ND Scholars Program

This program recognized outstanding ND high school seniors for scholastic achievement as measured by their ACT scores. Those students who are selected must enroll in a ND college or university and will be awarded an in state tuition scholarship. To be considered you must be scheduled to graduate from a ND high school in 2009, attend a ND college or university and take the ACT on one of the following test dates - December 8, February 9, April 12 or June 14. Information is in the counselors' office.