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Announcements from
the Counselors American Red Cross 1.866.794.4673 www.a2care.org Hotlines National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.8255
Useful Websites for Financial Aid College Goal Sunday www.collegegoalsundayusa.org Useful Websites for College/Career Placement Board of Regents www.regents.state.la.us/ ACT/SAT PREP WEBSITES www.Number2.com ACT Code – 192425 *You must use your Social Security Number when registering for ACT if you wish to be considered for TOPS.
ACT Test Dates/Registration Deadlines
Priority Deadlines to apply for Scholarships at State Colleges LaTech – January 5 September 2, 2010 National College Fair – Baton Rouge There will be a National College Fair on Thursday, September 23 in Baton Rouge. It will be held at the Baton Rouge River Center from 9am- Noon and 6-8pm. There will be more than 80 colleges/universities participating in this event. Juniors and seniors: if you haven’t decided where you want to go to college, you may want to make sure to attend. For more information, please see the flyer outside the counselor’s office. Central Progressive Bank Central Progressive Bank was founded to serve the banking needs of the Northshore communities. CPB is on the leading edge of banking: providing products, services and technology to maximize our customers’ experience. CPB employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts for both healthcare and dependent care and more. When you are considering a part-time position or a full-time employment after graduation, please visit the Central Progressive Bank website at www.cpb.com for a complete listing of current opportunities. Colonel Day 2010: A Red Carpet Event Nicholls State University would like to invite juniors and seniors to Colonel Day 2010: A Red Carpet Event on Saturday, October 30. This is will be day to learn all about Nicholls, meet some of the faculty and staff, as well as experience campus life. See the flyer posted outside the counselor’s office for more information. FastWeb Student Bulletins Students, FastWeb.com does scholarship searches and a whole lot more for students for FREE. Start college and scholarship searches today! Current student bulletins are in a folder in the counselors’ office for more info. Holden After-school ACT Prep Class Holden School will offer an after-school course to help students prepare for the October 23 ACT test. The course is open to any high school student taking the test in October. It will meet from 3:30 – 6:30 on 3 different Mondays and the cost is $40. If you are interested, please see the folder in the counselor’s office to find out how to pre-register. ITT Technical Institute Senior Day ITT Technical Institute is hosting its 2nd Annual Senior Day for area high schools on Wednesday, October 6. The goal is to introduce you to employers who will give you a perspective of what employers are looking for in potential candidates. If interested, see the folder in the counselor’s office. The deadline to confirm is Monday, September 27. Kick-Off LSU Kick-Off LSU is an open house weekend for high school students and their parents to come to campus to discover the opportunities for them at LSU. Each program will allow participants to get exposed to the opportunities offered at LSU by meeting with campus faculty, staff, current LSU students, representatives from various departments, LSU organizations and to become familiar with campus life at LSU. The dates are September 17 & 24 and October 1 & 15. Information is posted outside the counselor’s office. Lela Scholarship Opportunities Lela is Louisiana’s non-profit resource for college and they give out $1000 quarterly scholarships, as well as others. All Lela Scholarship opportunities are posted on their website, www.askLela.org. Seniors, you need to sign up today! Louisiana College Preview Days Louisiana College is hosting two Wildcat Preview Days. The dates are Saturday, October 2 and Saturday, February 19. They are also hosting four “Walk Like a Wildcat” overnight visits for students who wish to immerse themselves into campus life. Those dates are October 14-15; November 11-12; February 24-25; and March 24-25. To register for any of the visits, go to www.lacollege.edu. See the flyer posted outside the counselor’s office. Louisiana Federal Credit Union Scholarship Essay Contest The Louisiana Federal Credit Union is now accepting entries for the 2011 Ronald E. Thomas Memorial Scholarship Program. A $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior. This year’s essay topic is “Describe five ways you would improve your local community.” The essay must be received by December 1, 2010. For more information, see the folder in the counselors’ office. LSFA’s “Safer” Tuition Reimbursement Grant Website Did you know that by choosing to serve your community and signing up to become a volunteer fireman after graduation, you are eligible to apply for college tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000 for a 2-year degree or $16,000 for a 4-year degree? Visit http://vfdla.org/index.html for more information. Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program was established to educate and train qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officer in the unrestricted line Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve. The NROTC Scholarship Program plays an important role in preparing mature young men and women for leadership and management positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps. Recipients of the Scholarship receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial benefits at many of the country’s leading colleges and universities. All qualified seniors are eligible to apply. For more information, see the rack outside the counselor’s office. Navy ROTC Scholarships The Navy is currently accepting NROTC Scholarship applications for the graduating class of 2011. It is open to all 2011 graduates that have a minimum 21 Math & 22 English ACT scores. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens and be in good health. You can learn more about the scholarship by visiting the website at www.nrotc.navy.mil. New York University Diversity Initiatives If you are interested in New York University, you may want to research the Financial Aid and Diversity Scholarships they have available. For more information, see the file in the counselor’s office. Northwestern State University Senior Day Northwestern State University will host their 2010 Senior Day on Saturday, November 13. Seniors are invited to this free event to explore the many aspects of NSU. You will receive great give-a-ways and free tickets to a football game. Louisiana College Preview Days Louisiana College is hosting two Wildcat Preview Days. The dates are Saturday, October 2 and Saturday, February 19. They are also hosting four “Walk Like a Wildcat” overnight visits for students who wish to immerse themselves into campus life. Those dates are October 14-15; November 11-12; February 24-25; and March 24-25. To register for any of the visits, go to www.lacollege.edu. See the flyer posted outside the counselor’s office. Attention seniors: You will need to apply to the university/college of your choice before the priority deadline that is set by the university to be considered for their scholarships. Please pay attention to the application deadline. Some of the deadlines are listed on the counselor’s webpage. SLU ACT Test Preparation Southeastern will be conducting an ACT Prep class prior to the October test and the December test. The course is designed to assist students develop the skills to improve their ACT scores, emphasizing Math and English. If interested, please see the flyer outside the counselor’s office for more information. Southeastern University Southeastern University has several upcoming opportunities for juniors and seniors to visit the campus and learn more about the university. See the poster outside the counselor’s office for more information. Southeastern Louisiana University Community Counseling Center Southeastern University’s Community Counseling Center is offering counseling at a reduced rate. They offer career counseling, individual counseling, and much more. For more information, see flyer outside the counselor’s office or call 549-3457. Southeastern Louisiana University Senior Day 2010 Southeastern Louisiana University invites all graduating seniors to Senior Day 2010 on Saturday, October 23 from 2PM-kickoff. You can get information on admissions, academics, financial aid, scholarships, and more! It is limited space availability so register today online at www.selu/edu.seniorday. See the flyer posted outside the counselors’ office for more info. SLU Upward Bound Program Information about SLU’s Upward Bound Program is in the counselors’ office. Upward Bound is a program designed to assist students in successfully making the transition from high school to a college education. Ninth and tenth grade students are eligible. See the folder in the counselors’ office for info on applying. Tangi Night Tangipahoa Parish College & Career Fair is sponsoring Tangi Night on Tuesday, September 14 from 6-8pm at the Pennington Student Activity Center on Southeastern University’s campus. This is a time for you to meet with college representatives from Louisiana, Mississippi, and much more. You will also have the opportunity to meet with banks and lenders to discuss different financial options. See the poster outside the counselor’s office. Time out for Tech Attention juniors and seniors: Make your plans to visit Louisiana Tech University on September 25 or December 4 for Time Out for Tech today. This visit will allow you to connect with professors, staff, and students from all corners of the University. Breakout sessions let you plan your visit around the majors that interest you. Plus, you get the inside scoop on housing, student life and financial aid through an informative Q&A session. Top off your visit with a meal and tickets to a Tech athletic event. Learn more and make your reservation to attend at www.latech.edu/admissions/toft. University of Louisiana at Lafayette Scholarship The University of Louisiana at Lafayette priority deadline is November 15. To be eligible, seniors must have applied to ULL, have a minimum ACT composite score of 23, with English ACT minimum 18 and Math ACT minimum 19 and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. The deadline to apply to ULL and be considered for one of the many scholarships they offer is November 15. University of New Orleans Fall Open House The University of New Orleans will host their annual Fall Open House, Get to Know UNO, on Saturday, October 16, from 10 AM to 2 PM on their Lakefront Campus. To register, see the folder in the counselors’ office. United States Naval Academy Admissions Forum The United States Naval Academy Admissions announces their Admission Forum. It will be held on Saturday, September 11 from 1-4 in Alexandria. The Forum presents an excellent opportunity for counselors, students, and their families to meet the U.S. Naval Academy Officials, alumni, and midshipmen, who will present valuable information and answer your questions. Any students interested should register on-line at egoevent@usna.edu. There is a flyer posted outside the counselor’s office. Washington University in St. Louis Presentation Announcement Date: August 30A representative from Washington University in St. Louis will be at the Baton Rouge Marriott, from 7 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 2nd for any students interested in attending their university. They will also be at the New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway on Tuesday, September 7 from 7-8 pm. See the flyer outside the counselors’ office for more information. Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Wendy’s is now accepting applications for the Wendy’s Heisman Award. The award honors both male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. To be eligible, you must be a senior with at least a “B” grade average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport. All interested seniors that qualify need to go on-line at wendysheisman.com. Wofford College Wofford College, located in South Carolina, has several scholarship opportunities for juniors and seniors. If you are interested in the possibility of attending college there, you will want to stop by the counselor’s office and look at the information.
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