College Scholarship Information Senior Information Class of 2019

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Senior Information Class of 2019

SENIOR PORTRAITS CLASS OF 2019 All photo sessions will be in the rifle range *September 24 *(This date is formal tux/drape photos only-seniors will not be able to choose their pose or have casuals done) Contact the front office at 678 -583 -8502 for more information.

College Info

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Psi Alpha Omega Chapter HBCU FOR LIFE HBCU College Fair Saturday, September 8, 2018 9: 30 AM to 1: 30 PM Tabernacle of Praise Church International 1640 Hwy 42 N Mc. Donough, GA 30253 Resource Workshop for parents and students Financial Aid & Scholarships 9: 45 am & 11: 45 am Admissions Process 10: 45 am & 12: 45 pm ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY BENNETT COLLEGE BETHUNE COOKMAN UNIVERSITY CHENEY UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY DILLARD UNIVERSITY ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY FISK UNIVERSITY FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY HAMPTON UNIVERSITY HOWARD UNIVERSITY JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY MOREHOUSE COLLEGE MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE N. CAROLINA A&T UNIVERSITY N. CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY PAINE COLLEGE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY RUST COLLEGE SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY SHAW UNIVERSITY SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SPELMAN COLLEGE STILLMAN COLLEGE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY WINSTON SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY XAVIER UNIVERSITY Admission: FREE

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Scholarshi p Informatio n

Financial Aid Information: -@UGScholarships -Monthly Newsletter (located in the counseling office and on UGHS website) -Scholarship/Financial Aid Bulletin Board (located across from the counseling office-snap a pic!) -UGHS Website (see School Counselor’s page)

State Student Advisory Council State School Superintendent Richard Woods is seeking middle and high school students to serve on his 2018 -2019 Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom, along with other issues related to education, and will serve as the Superintendent’s ambassadors to their respective schools. Members will also engage in community service projects to benefit Georgia students and schools. Application: See Ms. Watts, Counseling Office Selected students will be contacted via email. All students can visit gadoe. org/studentadvisory on September 10 at 10 a. m. to see whether they have been selected. High school students will meet October 11, November 29, February 6, and May 14 in Atlanta.

Cameron Impact Scholarship Due: Sept 12 th Amount: Full Cost of Attendance Requirements: Excel extracurricular activities; A leader with work ethic and social acumen; Demonstrate participation in community service/civicminded arenas; 3. 7+ unweighted GPA https: //www. bryancameroneducationfoundation. org/ca meron-impact-scholarship/submit-an-application

Women In Technology Scholarship By Study. Soup Due: Sept 14 th Amount: $1000 Awarded to a female student who demonstrates a passion for computer science and is looking to make an impact on the industry https: //studysoup. com/scholarships/women-in-technologyscholarship? ms. ID=d 2 f 336 da-8 a 5 d-4534 -9 ae 3 -b 501 b 2 e 891 f 5

National College Match Through the National College Match, high achieving low-income students can receive guaranteed full 4 -year scholarships to 40 of the nation’s best colleges, including Stanford, Yale, MIT, Amherst, and Duke. Students should see Mrs. Watts for a referral by Sept 27 th.

From now until September 27, Sallie Mae is accepting nominations for the Bridging the Dream Scholarship. This year, they will be awarding a new group of inspiring high school students with $25, 000 each. Do you know a high school junior or senior ·�����who works hard and inspires others; ·�����has an interesting story to tell; and ·�����is gifted or skilled in a way you think is outstanding? See Ms. Watts in the counseling office to be nominated.

UNC Charlotte Levine Scholars Program Due: Oct 8 th Amount: Full cost to attend UNC Charlotte Must demonstrate a commitment to community service, intellectual curiosity and the capacity for ethical leadership See Ms. Watts for more information

Horatio Alger National Scholarships Due: Oct 25 th Amount: $25, 000 Must be involved in co-curricular and community activities & demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; critical financial need 2. 0 GPA https: //scholars. horatioalger. org/scholarships/about-our-scholarshipprograms/national-scholarships/ …

VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest Due: Oct 31 st Amount: Varies ($1, 000 -$30, 000) Students compete by writing & recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme; This year’s theme-Why My Vote Matters https: //www. vfw. org/-/media/vfwsite/files/community/youth-andeducation/voice-of-democracy-student-entry-form-and-brochure. pdf? la=en

AXA Achievement Amount Varies AXA Achievers are ethnically and economically diverse and also share these qualities: - Ambition and drive - Determination to set and reach goals - Respect for self, family and community - Ability to succeed in college https: //www. scholarsapply. org/axa-achievement/ Deadline to apply is December 14 th.

Henry County Scholarship Foundation www. henryscholarships. com Due end of January; Award amount is $500 -$1, 000; The application is simple: official transcript, financial information, a short essay, etc. Class of 2019 application will open soon

Test Prep

MINDWORKS SAT PREP BOOT CAMP Increase Your SAT Score by an Average of 200+ Points in this Effective & Concentrated 7 -Hour Course! Location: Georgia State Date: September 16 th Time: 9 am-4 pm Includes: Nationally Ranked Instructors and Test Prep, Custom Material, SAT Prep Book & All Meals! Price: Only $349 For more information call (855) 348 -0444 Check out Mindworksprep. com for additional upcoming dates.

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WHS has partnered with Kaplan to offer SAT test prep classes! The classes will begin on Saturday, September 29 th and run every Saturday through November 17 th (9 am - 12 pm) in preparation for the December 1 st SAT exam. The cost is $334 - $417 (depending on the number of students who sign up), so encourage your friends to join!!!! There are only 25 slots, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis!!! This opportunity is open to ALL grades! Saturday September 29, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 45 PM Practice Test and Scoring Saturday October 06, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 1 Saturday October 13, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 2 Saturday October 20, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 3 Saturday October 27, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 4 Saturday November 03, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 30 PM Practice Test and Scoring Saturday November 10, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 5 Saturday November 17, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 6 See Ms. Watts for more information