GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER September 11, 2015

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1 GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER September 11, 2015 COLLEGE APPLICATIONS GENEREAL INFORMATION Each issue of the guidance newsletter will highlight important information we receive in the school counseling office that we want to share with our parents and students. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Susan Snively. Senior Counselor, at or GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS You must have 21 credits and pass all 5 parts of the OGT to graduate. We are in the process of doing final check on your credits. You will get a graduation agreement from Mrs. Snively stating which credits you are still needing for graduation. If you are deficient, see her as soon as possible. COLLEGE VISITS You have 3 college visit days. Are you using them? The college visit is crucial. You need to pick up a visit form in the guidance office (forms are also available in the Guidance area of our district s website under Career/College Planning) and get Mrs. Bird s signature on the form prior to your visit. A college representative needs to sign your form while you are visiting and then you return the form to the attendance window upon returning to school. Remember to check the College Visit List to keep current on who is coming and when. If you want to visit with the representative, you will need to sign up in the Guidance Office at least one day prior to the visit. Please use the passes we provide to give to teachers. Many colleges have on-line applications and actually prefer you apply this way. If you do apply on-line, you need to request your transcript packet. If you don t have internet at home or you have a slow dial up connection, you may use the computers in our office to complete on-line applications. Common Application You fill out the application once and send it to all of your other schools! Check out the website to see if the schools on your list are common application schools. You should have your college applications/transcript request forms turned in to the Guidance Office by November 18 th if you would like for them to be mailed before Thanksgiving break. MILITARY INFORMATION If any senior plans to apply to a Military Academy, you have to have a congressional nomination. Check with a recruiter about the process. If you are interested in the military and need help contacting a recruiter stop in the Guidance Office. The military recruiters have scheduled visits during lunch periods, stop by to ask them military questions. APPLICATION CAMPAIGN On Friday, November 6 we will be conducting our annual Application Campaign during English 12 classes. Students will complete college application(s), meet with military recruiters, attend an Ohio Means Jobs session, etc.

2 COLLEGE NEWS California University of Pennsylvania, LAND MANAGEMENT Certificate Program This certificate program will prepare students for employment as landman key players in oil & gas exploration. The 30 credit program can be completed in five semesters and emphasizes legal topics, oil and gas land management, geology and geographical information systems. Visit their website at or stop in the Guidance Office to scan the QR code. Duke University Open House Information Cincinnati, OH --- Saturday, September 19, 1:00 p.m. Columbus, OH Tuesday, September 22, 5:00 p.m. Cleveland, OH Sunday, October 18, 7:00 p.m. COLLEGE FAIRS College Fair for Students with Learning Differences ~ Wed., October 7, 2015, 6:30 pm 8:00 pm ~ Gahanna Lincoln High School Cafeteria ~ Check in the Guidance Office for directions. Meadowbrook High School College Fair ~ October 22 nd, 6:00pm 7:30 pm ~ Colleges represented and the military Ohio Dominican University Open House Information Saturday, September 26, 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 5:00 pm 7:30 p.m. RSVP at www. ohiodominican.edu/openhouse or Call Brown University, Cornell University, Columbia University, Rice University and the University of Chicago are hosting information sessions. Cleveland, OH Sunday, September 28 Columbus, OH Monday, September 29 RSVP : Cleveland Institute of Art Portfolio Day Saturday, October 11 th, 10am 1pm Register at University of St. Francis (Fort Wayne, Indiana) School of Creative Arts Talent Scholarship Day Saturday, October 18 th, 1-5pm or Friday, December 5 th, 9am-4pm. Find more information at Washington University in St. Louis Admission Information Session Columbus, OH (Easton) -- Sunday, October 18 No reservation needed. For additional information: TEST INFORMATION Scholarship Central ACT Test Prep Sessions Register for the ACT Prep Class ACT: The last day to register for the October 24 test is Friday, September ASVAB Ohio Means Jobs: Each student has created an Ohio Means Jobs account. Their username: East Muskingum Student Their password: initial of their first name, full last name, birth month and day, # (All letters are lowercase) (Pathway to get Test Prep) --Fund It --Assessments & Training PSAT SAT ACT ASVAB AP Tests

3 College/Career/Financial Aid Sites This is a new web site that will guide you step by step through the college planning process. The site offers information on careers, schools, scholarships, financial aid, test prep for ACT, PSAT, and SAT tests, essay writing course, resume builder and online admission applications. Find money for college at also has $11 billion in Merit aid scholarships; thousands of colleges, one site. This web site provides information about private Christian colleges. When you request information, you will automatically be entered in the $2,500 private college scholarship drawing. New Scholarships 1. The Wendy s High School Heisman Award - Must complete an on-line application by 6:00 pm Central Time October 2, Must have a gpa of 3.0 or better and participate in at least one school sponsored sport. - Web site is - A reviewer must review your application by 2:00 pm on October 6, Program stages and awards are listed on the website. 2. AES Engineers Scholarship - $500 scholarships available - This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. - Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. - This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility. - You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. - Go to the scholarship page of the website: - Students will submit an essay between 500 and 1,000 words on the prompt that appears on the scholarship page. - Deadline for entry is October 7, National Foundation for Advancement in the Young Arts - You should apply if you are an actor, dancer, designer, film maker, musician, photographer, singer, visual artist, and/or writer. - Open to students in grades Application deadline is October 16, Early registration gives you access to over $3 million in scholarship opportunities to universities and colleges. -Apply online at - Check out FAQs for fast answers to common questions. If your question isn t addressed, write to apply@youngarts.org.

4 Horatio Alger Scholarship - Senior planning to enroll in college in the fall. - Planning to pursue a bachelor s degree. - Critical financial need - $55, or less adjusted gross income (tax form required). - Involvement in co-curricular and community activities. - Minimum GPA of Must be a U.S. Citizen - Submit an application online at - Deadline to apply is October 25 th. - If you are applying early action/deadline to Ohio State University, University of Chicago, or Vanderbilt University, you must complete your application by September 25, 2015 to be considered for the Horatio Alger Trott Family Scholarship. 5. Coca-Cola Scholars Program - Must apply online at click on applicants, then scholarships - You need to know our school code. It is Must have a 3.0 GPA by end of junior year. - Deadline to submit application is October awards for $20,000- each payable over a four year period. - Recipients of these scholarships are well-rounded individuals with highly developed interests in their community. 6. Ron Brown Scholar Program - A national program that awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African-American high school seniors. - Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others. - Applications available in the Guidance Office. - Postmark deadline is November 1 st. If you meet this deadline, your application will be forwarded to a limited number of additional scholarships. - Final deadline is January 9 th for the Ron Brown Scholarship only. - More information can be found on their website 7. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - Designed to recognize students with exemplary community service and who have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the twelve months prior to the date of application. - Students in grades 5-12 are eligible. - Must apply through the website or by November 3. - Levels of competition: State Recognition $1,000 and free trip to Washington D.C., National Recognition $5,000 - We can nominate one student from our school. You must let Mrs. Snively know if you have applied so that our committee can choose our school s nominee. - Your guidance counselor or the head of one of these officially designated local organizations: Girl Scouts, County 4-H organizations, American Red Cross, YMCA, or Affiliates of Hands On Network must certify your application.

5 8. John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest - Write an original and creative essay between 700 and 1,000 words that describes an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or after Will award $10,000 to 1 st place, $1,000 to 2 nd place and 5 finalist awards of $ Must register on-line at then go to Education-Profile in Courage Essay Contest. - Deadline is January 6, See the website for detailed instructions and complete guidelines. - Students in grades 9-12 are eligible. 9. Sports Quest Playing With Purpose - Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ - A national program that honors and encourages high school student athletes who excel athletically, academically, and have committed their life to following Christ. - Available to 10 th, 11 th or 12 th grade athletes with a C average or higher - Scholarship benefits: $14,000 in scholarships, unique athlete profile that introduces each applicant to universities for further scholarship opportunities - Must currently be a Varsity level athlete in one or more sports. - Apply online at - Deadline to apply is February 1, The Christian Connector, Inc. - Free Christian College information as well as a $2,500 scholarship drawing. Enter at INFORMATION FROM SPECIFIC COLLEGES 2015 Miami University Bridges Program: The Bridges Program is designed for high-achieving high school seniors who are commitment to, and appreciation for, cultural diversity. This all-expenses paid, overnight visit program introduces students to the undergraduate experience at Miami University. For questions: outreach@miami.edu or call The application deadline is Monday, September 21. Session I: October Session II: November 1-2 Session III: November 8-9 Session IV: November Denison University Scholarship: Austin E. Knowlton Foundation - Scholarship for accepted Denison University student - First preference shall be given to students from Ohio. - Interested in majoring in mathematics or the sciences. - An award up to $500 is available, regardless of financial need. - No separate application needed. Bowling Green State University - December 7; Application and credential deadline for top scholarships. - January 15; Application and credential deadline for freshmen scholarship consideration. - Freshman Scholarship Levels;