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Scholarship/Guidance Newsletter

2017-2018

Palm Bay Magnet High School Guidance Department

Welcome to the 2017-2018 Palm Bay Magnet High Scholarship site. If you are reading this, it means that you are on the right track to finding financial assistance for your college expenses. Whether you are a senior or a ninth grader, thinking about your post secondary future is the first step in ensuring your place at the college of your choice. Let’s get started!

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Guidance Counselors

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Counselor Appointments

Counselors are in the café every Wednesday and Friday all lunch periods in order for you to ask questions and make appointments. Appointments can also be made before and after school in the guidance office!

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DUAL ENROLLMENT?

DUAL ENROLLMENT ORIENTATION 5:30 PM-7:30 PM COCOA CAMPUS, BLDG 14, RM 104 (AUDITORIUM) AUGUST 8

More info at:

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Not sure where you want to attend college? Come to the Melbourne Auditorium on October 2. Representatives from colleges and universities from all over the state will be there.

WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2017, 6:00 – 8:00pm

WHERE: Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, FL

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• SEPTEMBER 11--22 FSA ELA Writing Retakes: (One 120 min session)

• SEPTEMBER 11--22 ALGEBRA I, GEOMETRY EOC : ( 2-90 min sessions) Session 1 on day 1 and Session 2 on day 2.

• SEPTEMBER 11--29 FSA ELA Reading Retakes ( 2-90 min sessions) Session 1 on day 1 and Session 2 on day 2.

• SEPTEMBER 18-29 ALG1 RETAKES NGSSS, BIOLOGY, US. HISTORY

• TBD ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) - An aptitude test administered to Juniors and Seniors. Interested Juniors and Seniors will sign up in the guidance office. The test will be administered in auditorium.

• OCTOBER 11th: PSAT/NMSQT: The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. PSAT scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships.  The PSAT will be administered free to all 10th grade students. All other students will need to pay $15.00 in order to take the PSAT.

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ACT AND SAT FEE WAIVER

Am I eligible for a fee waiver?

11th and 12th graders can only get two waivers per their high school career

If you can't afford the registration fee for the ACT (No Writing) or ACT Plus Writing, you may be eligible for an ACT Fee Waiver. You must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Currently enrolled in high school in the 11th or 12th grade.

2. Either a United States citizen or testing in the U. S., U.S. territories, or Puerto Rico.

3. Meet one or more indicators of economic need listed on the ACT Fee Waiver form.

If you are eligible, you may use a maximum of two separate fee waivers total. The waiver is used once you register, even if you do not test on the requested test date.

IMPORTANT: To take full advantage of the waiver, you must follow through and test on your registered test date. Fee waivers cover only the basic registration fee for your test option, including up to four college choices (if you provide valid codes when you register). Waivers do not cover the late registration fee, test date or test center changes, standby fee, or any other services. You cannot request a fee waiver directly from ACT; you must contact Mrs. Bender in the PBMHS guidance office before school or after school. If you receive an ACT Fee Waiver Form, follow the "Student Directions" on it for your registration method (or if requesting Special Testing). Note: If you register online, and register during the late period or request any additional services, you must enter a credit card to pay those fees before submitting your registration.

ACE THAT TEST

Don’t let your college entrance exams make you break out in a cold sweat. Being prepared ahead of time can make all the difference. Go to or to find out which test is best for you!

Check out some of these sites before taking the test of your choice.

ACT

ACT Test Preparation - Daily diagnostic quizzes. Our list of 5000 ACT Vocabulary words is broken down into "easy-to-learn" daily lists and quizzes.

ACT Math Question of the Day - Use the calendar to select one of the following topics: Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Plane Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, and Trigonometry. Once the problem is on the screen, right click the problem for a step by step explanation.

ACT Question of the Day - from

Online Test Page - [ this page opens in a new window ] Free online tests for ACT and SAT

Reading Passages - Read the passage and answer the questions

SAT/ACT Math Reasoning

Word of the Day - vocabulary skill building from

Vocab Ahead - Vocabulary videos and flash cards. Can create own lists and incorporate them into a quiz and/or flash cards.

Vocabulary Builder Flashcards -FREE downloadable and printable flashcards online from InsideStory

Vocabulary Practice - Select the definition

Vocabulary Practice - Given the definition, select the correct word.

Writing Practice

ACT Sample Essays - Sample essays with scoring explanations included.

SAT

SAT Test Preparation - Daily diagnostic quizzes. Our list of 5000 SAT test vocabulary words is broken down into "easy-to-learn" daily lists and quizzes.

INeedAPencil - Designed by certified teachers and expert SAT tutors, lessons and explanations will teach you how to effectively answer every SAT question "There are practice questions that appeal to interests of an average teenager like sports and music. The lessons are written in a conversational tone so that reading them is bearable. The cool tools of the program include customized practice sessions so you can get a specific set of practice questions that focus on your time needs or skill weaknesses. Also each practice session provides you with a summary of performance and a projected SAT score at its conclusion."

Official SAT Practice Test from the College Board web site - Sign in or register to access your free practice test. (registration is free)

Practice Questions - The SAT Preparation Center provides you with exercises where you can learn about question types and their answers, as well as approaches for test day.

SAT/ACT Math Reasoning

SAT Question of the Day - from

SAT Sentence Completion Quizzes -Sentence completion questions account for about one quarter of the marks for the verbal section of SAT I. Each question contains one or two blanks, and you have to find the best answer choice to make the sentence make complete sense. Click the quiz you wish to complete on the right side.

SAT Question of the Day from the College Board Online . You get an answer, an explanation of the answer and a rating of the difficulty of the question. Rx - visit this site every day!

SAT Vocabulary Enrichment - Each Quiz picks 10 questions from a fifty word list and you can hear the word spoken, allowing you to not only learn its definition, but how its pronounced.

Vocabulary - 100 most common SAT words - online quiz

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TEST DATES FOR THE ACT AND SAT

2017-2018 ACT Test Dates

|ACT Test Dates |ACT Registration Deadlines |ACT Scores Posted Online |

|September 9, 2017 |August 4, 2017 |September 19, 2017–November 3, 2017 |

|October 28, 2017 |September 22, 2017 |November 14, 2017–January 2, 2018 |

|December 9, 2017 |November 3, 2017 |December 19, 2017–February 2, 2018 |

|February 10, 2018 |January 12, 2018 |February 21, 2018–April 6, 2018 |

|April 14, 2018 |March 9, 2018 |April 24, 2018–June 8, 2018 |

|June 9, 2018 |May 4, 2018 |June 19, 2018–August 3, 2018 |

|July 14, 2018* |June 15, 2018 |July 24, 2018–August 27, 2018 |

2017–2018 SAT ® Test Dates

|SAT Testing Dates |SAT Registration Dates |SAT Scores Back* |

|August 26, 2017 |July 28, 2017 |September 15, 2017 |

|October 7, 2017 |September 8, 2017   |October 20–26, 2017 |

|November 4, 2017 |October 5, 2017 |November 17–23, 2017 |

|December 2, 2017 |November 2, 2017 |December 15–21, 2017 |

|March 10, 2018 |February 9, 2018 |March 23–29, 2018 |

|May 5, 2018 |April 6, 2018 |May 18–24, 2018 |

|June 2, 2018 |May 3, 2018 |July 11, 2018 |

NCAA GUIDELINES FOR COLLEGE-BOUND ATHLETES

If you are interested in playing sports in college, you need to sign up with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (). NCAA requires that you complete certain college preparatory courses for college if you plan to be on a competitive athletic team. NCAA is the governing body that promotes fairness in college sports and academics. They have strict guidelines, depending upon the size of the college. Check out the eligibility requirements at ). There is a fee to apply for approval unless you have a test fee waiver from SAT/ACT.

GREAT WEBSITE

InLikeMe is a FREE Resource Hub designed to bring together the aspects of the college planning, application and student aid processes in one practical, easy-to-use site. Go to

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FRESHMAN

1. Enroll in strong college prep courses. These classes can prepare you for the workload likely to await students in college. College admissions officers want to see that they've taken challenging courses. In fact, colleges routinely put more weight on grades and the strength of a high school's curriculum than they do on standardized test scores.

2. Evaluate your academic abilities. Sometimes rising freshmen are tested in various subjects, such as math and English, for placement in high school. If students don't test into accelerated classes and feel they can handle the challenge, ask teachers if they can move to more advanced courses.

3. Meet with high school counselor. Find out what classes are required during the next four years to satisfy the minimum admission requirements for local state universities. Also ask about academic coursework that private schools might require.

4. Get extra help. If necessary, find a tutor to help a student with difficult subjects and/or attend summer school. Kahn Academy is a great (and free) resource for students needing help or desiring enrichment that focuses primarily in math and the sciences. (Here is a post that I wrote about Kahn.)

5. Consider creating a dedicated study time. When studying, students should turn off their phone so they won't be tempted to text or talk. They should also stay off the Web except to use it to complete homework.

6. Volunteer and join. It's easy to become cynical when contemplating what extracurricular and volunteer activities are best. A teenager should not get involved in something simply because it might grab an admissions officer's attention. Colleges are often excited about kids who show initiative and leadership abilities. Students should link their extracurricular activities to their passions.

Sophomore: According to the National High School Center, 72% of high school sophomores plan on going to college. The problem is, many do not know what to do to prepare for the big leap into higher education. Don’t leave your college planning for the last minute. Start now to make the process easier later. To keep focused, you will want to make a sophomore year timeline and action plan. College admission departments look at a student’s entire high school record – from freshman to senior year – to determine whether to accept her into a degree program. A strong GPA and dedication to a few extracurricular activities throughout your high school experience will make you a desirable candidate for many colleges. If you haven’t yet met with your guidance counselor, now is the time to make an appointment. Your guidance counselor is there to make sure you are on the right track with your college planning. While you definitely shouldn’t be in panic mode just yet, college should be on your mind. When planning out your sophomore year (and beyond), keep in mind that many decisions affect your high school transcripts. So, remember to stay focused, get involved, and don’t forget to have fun. While it’s far too early to start sending out college applications, there are a few steps you can take to help your chances of being accepted into your dream school. Here are a few tips to help beef up your transcripts:

• Take a few Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Taking an AP class is a win-win. It prepares you for college life and may provide you with college credit too. Just make sure you are interested in the subject because an AP course is more rigorous than a high school-level course.

• Join a sports team or get involved in a school club, or two. Maintaining consistent commitment to your extracurricular activities throughout college is key. Colleges are more impressed with someone who starred in the school play every year, than the student who participated in theater for a year, music for a few months and basketball for one season.

• Enroll in a foreign language class. Students who can’t get into AP courses can take a foreign language throughout high school to receive college credit or even test out of foreign language requirements in college.

• Volunteer for a worthy cause. Colleges are attracted to a student who gives back to her community.

Junior Year:

Take the PSAT/NMSQT®

* At school, sign up early to take the PSAT/NMSQT in October. Get PSAT/NMSQT tips and a free practice test. When taking the PSAT/NMSQT, sign up for Student Search Service® to hear from colleges and scholarship programs.

Start Your College Search

* Start with you: Make lists of your abilities, preferences and personal qualities. List things you may want to study and do in college.

* Jump-start your college planning by reading about majors and careers.

* Use College Search to find colleges with the right characteristics.

Begin Thinking about Financial Aid

* Talk to your counselor about your college plans. Attend college night and financial aid night at your school. Use financial aid calculators to estimate your aid eligibility and college costs.

Winter

Get Ready for the SAT or the ACT

* Use the access code on your PSAT/NMSQT score report to sign in to My College QuickStart™. With this personalized planning kit, you can prepare for the SAT using a study plan based on your PSAT/NMSQT results and explore lists of suggested colleges, majors and careers.

* Prepare for the SAT or the ACT by taking a free full-length official practice test. Then get a score and skills report. Learn which skills you need to improve.

* Schedule Your Spring Testing

* You can take either the SAT® or up to three SAT Subject Tests™ on one test day. Plan your testing schedule carefully if you want to take both, and register for two separate test dates. See the SAT schedule of test dates and register online for the SAT or go to to register online and review ACT test dates.

Spring

Explore Colleges

* Start visiting local colleges: large, small, public and private. Get a feel for what works for you. Develop an initial list of 15-20 colleges that interest you. You can narrow it down later. Search for colleges and use My College List.

Prepare for AP® Exams

* Do well on AP Exams and receive credit, advanced placement or both at most colleges for qualifying scores. Prepare for AP Exams.

Plan Ahead for the Summer & Senior Year

* Review your senior year class schedule with your counselor. Challenge yourself with honors and AP classes. Read about how to select your courses.

* Plan summer activities early. Enrich yourself by volunteering, getting an interesting job or internship, or signing up for special summer learning programs.

Summer

Keep Up Your Momentum

* Visit colleges. Take campus tours and, at colleges you're serious about, schedule interviews with admission officers. Be sure to bring your campus visit checklist.

* Request applications from the colleges you're planning to apply to. Check important dates; some colleges have early dates or rolling admission. If you are an athlete, complete the required NCAA forms.

SENIOR YEAR:

August

Review your career plans and decide which type of postsecondary school is best for you. 

List your top college choices. 

• Request admissions information and school catalogs. 

• Go on college visits.

• Obtain registration materials and test dates for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and/or ACT assessment. 

• Compare costs of each school that interests you by contacting the colleges by phone, mail, or via their websites. 

• Visit Going2College for information about career, college, and financial aid resources in your state.

September 

• Mark your calendar with registration, admissions, and financial aid deadlines and fees. 

• Determine if the schools that interest you have online admission applications. If not, request them by mail . 

• Meet with school representatives who visit your high school. 

• Look at virtual tours of college campuses online.

• If you haven't already taken the SAT and/or ACT, register for the test(s). 

• Attend college planning and/or financial aid information nights and college fairs. 

• Ask employers, teachers, and guidance counselors for letters of recommendation to accompany your admissions applications.

October

• Take the SAT and/or ACT. 

• Work on your admissions essays. 

• If you haven't already done so, attend college planning and/or financial aid information nights and college fairs. 

• Visit your top school choices. If possible, make appointments with faculty, staff, and students. 

• Complete applications for every scholarship for which you may be eligible. 

• Meet with your guidance counselor to develop a college admission and financial aid application plan.

• Make a folder for each of your college choices.

• Contact the schools' financial aid offices to determine which forms they require. Some schools may require special forms. 

• Finalize portfolios, audition tapes, writing samples, or other evidence of talent if required for admission.

November 

• Complete admissions applications by their deadlines. 

• If you haven't already done so, attend college planning and/or financial aid information nights and college fairs. 

• If necessary, register to retake the SAT and/or ACT.

• Request financial aid forms and applications. Double check the deadlines for submission. 

• Follow up to ensure your employers, teachers, and guidance counselors send letters of recommendation.

December

• Sign up for a PIN, to complete your FAFSA online.  (Also let your parents know that they will need a PIN.) 

• Finalize admission applications. 

• Urge your parents to file their taxes as soon as possible after January 1. This will ease the financial aid process. 

• Research and apply for other financial aid, including grants and scholarships.

• Watch for early admissions notices (they tend to arrive in December or January).

• Apply for Bright Futures Scholarship.

January

• As soon as possible after January 1 and when tax forms are complete (they don't have to be filed until April 15; you can use estimates), complete your FAFSA online (or go to FederalStudentAid. to download a PDF version of the FAFSA). Keep copies of all documents, including your PIN, in a file.

• Contact the U.S. Department of Education at 800-4-FEDAID for assistance completing the FAFSA.

February

• Be mindful of deadlines.  Always submit information on time.

• Research Advanced Placement (AP) or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams.

• Watch for the e-mail notice indicating your Student Aid Report (SAR) is ready.

• Review your SAR for errors and make any corrections as indicated.

• Rank your top school choices.

• Attend a College Goal Sunday event.

March  

• Check with the financial aid offices to ensure your paperwork is complete. Submit tax forms if they request them.

• Narrow your school choices and make campus visits.

• Be on the lookout for acceptance letters.

April

• Compare financial aid award letters. 

• Make your final school decision and mail deposits, as required. 

• Check with the school you've chosen about returning financial aid award letters. 

• Notify the schools you have chosen NOT to attend.

• Plan for registration, orientation, and housing, and mark your calendar with important dates.

May

Be aware of any summer orientation sessions that you must attend at the school in which you will enroll, and make plans accordingly.

June

Plan for college transportation.

• Notify your high school guidance office of your college selection and any scholarships received.

• Follow up with the financial aid office to ensure all paperwork is complete.

July

• Send “thank you notes” to everyone who helped you plan and prepare for college.

• Make copies of your financial aid forms, health forms, etc for your files to aid in resolving future issues.

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CHECK OUT THESE SITES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!

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Financial Aid Information******* ***** Financial Aid Information

FEDERAL: The Office of Federal Student Aid provides grants, loans, and work-study funds for college or career school. We offer more than $150 billion each year to help millions of students pay for higher education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available to seniors beginning October 1, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. New this year, families may use their 2015 tax information to. If you should need help filling out the application, chat with an online customer service representation on the FAFSA website. This application must be completed for students to gain scholarships/grants from colleges. To apply visit: fafsa.

STATE:

The Florida Financial Aid Application (FAA) for student seeking funding for the 2017-18 year will be available starting October 1, 2017. Seniors should visit to fill out their FAA application. This single state application is used to evaluate students for the following scholarship programs:

• Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

• Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant

• Rosewood Family Scholarship Program

• Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES

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WWW. (see where you are with Bright Futures Scholarship)

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Take Stock in Children Scholarship opportunity

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Below is a list of State of Florida Grant and Scholarship Programs administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance.  

Access to Better Learning and Education Grant Program

Cost of Attendance and Adult Norm-Referenced Disability Testing

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant and The National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant

First Generation Matching Grant Program

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Florida Fund for Minority Teachers Program

Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant Program

Florida Resident Access Grant Program

Florida Student Assistance Grant Program

Florida Work Experience Program

José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund

Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Program

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

Rosewood Family Scholarship Program

Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans and Servicemembers

Talented Twenty Program

Financial Aid Wisdom

FastWeb, one of the leaders in promotion of postsecondary attainment, has created an eight-page quick reference guide that provides helpful tips on how to successfully pay for college. It includes tips about:

♦ saving for college

♦ scholarships

♦ the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

♦ negotiation and professional judgment

♦ comparing financial aid award letters

♦ financial aid equations

♦ student loans

♦ consolidating student loans

Visit the link on the FastWeb site for the guide and additional information

HOT OFF THE PRESS

AXA Achievement Scholarship Seniors, demonstrate ambition and initiative. Go to axa-. The application deadline is December 15, 2017 but if 10,000 applications are received before that date, the program will automatically close.

The 2018 AXA Achievement Scholarship will be open in September 2017.

2017-2018 Take Stock in Children scholarship opportunity

Take Stock in Children will be recruiting motivated, well-deserving, low-income middle and high school students this fall for its college scholarship and mentoring program. Students in the 9th grade are encouraged to apply if they:

Have a 2.5 grade point average or better

Have a drug and crime free record

Have above average attendance

Exhibit good behavior in school

Make a commitment to meet with a mentor for one hour a week

Meet income eligibility requirements

Go to the Brevard Public Schools website for an application. See your guidance counselor for more info.

Army Full Ride Scholarship (ROTC) Round out your college experience by participating in other campus activities as well. You can have the best of two worlds, civilian and military, and get a college experience unlike any other. If you're interested in attending college while learning what it takes to become an Army Officer, ROTC may be right for you. In addition to teaching you valuable leadership skills, military training, and discipline, ROTC can also provide you with money for tuition and other expenses through scholarships. Go to: for more info. To apply for the ROTC Scholarship, an application must be started by 04 February 2018 @ 1159pm EST. If you have started an application by 04 February 2018, you have until 04 March 2018 @ 1159pm EST to complete your application.

Burger King Scholars Program:

Award Details

Max Amount:

$50,000.00

Deadline:

December 15th, 2017

Application Availability:

Not Open to Apply Today - The application period for the 2017-18 school year begins on Oct. 15, 2017 and ends on DEC. 15, 2017.

Coca−Cola Scholars Program: Application available August 1, 2017, at 8 a.m. Eastern. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this scholarship.



Ron Brown Scholar Program Application : The Ron Brown Scholar Program provides Scholars with the financial resources to attend some of the finest colleges and universities in the country. Upon acceptance, Scholars are each awarded $40,000 ($10,000 per year for 4 years) that may be used at the college or university of their choice. Acceptance into the Program means Scholars are also provided with the nurturing and mentorship to succeed and flourish in college. . Go to The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors at the time of their application): The final application deadline is January 9th each year. 

November 1st - application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers.

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Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship. Deadline Oct 2nd, 2017 . Since 1994, the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program has honored more than 250,000 of the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors in partnership with the Heisman Memorial Trophy® Committee. The leadership award-honorees are well-rounded young men and woman who excel in learning, performing, and leading in the class room, on the field and in the community. Every year, the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program and The Heisman Memorial Trophy team up to recognize our nation’s most esteemed high school Seniors.

SUNTRUST 2017-18 Sweepstakes: Registration Begins mid-September. SunTrust is pleased to offer the Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes where students can win a $1,000 scholarship for education expenses at an accredited college or private career school. If you are a high school senior planning to attend college or a current college student who will be continuing their undergraduate studies in the fall of 2018, you are eligible to enter our sweepstakes. Fifteen drawings will be held and one winner will be chosen every two weeks through May. Registration begins in September. Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need. One entry per drawing, but students can register again for each drawing period. Go to

Get on track for college planning and scholarship opportunities. Go to .

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: If you’ve made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C. next May by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Even more importantly, you could win recognition that might inspire other young people to follow your example. These prestigious awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial and NASSP, have honored nearly 100,000 middle and high school students at the local, state, and national level over the past 18 years solely for their volunteer work.The application period for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards will kick off September 2017.

Shout It Out Scholarship : is again offering the Shout It Out Scholarship and will award $1,500 annually, non-renewable scholarship. Go to for more info.

Applicants must:

* Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the provided scholarship topic:

Application Deadline:

September 30, 2017 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time

Top Ten List Scholarship: Applicants must:

* Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application. Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia

* Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the scholarship topic:

“Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship.”

To enter, submit a complete scholarship Application online at the Sponsor’s Website (our-scholarships) no later than December 31, 2017 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time

Education Matters $5K Scholarship 2017-18

is again offering the Education Matters $5K Scholarship in 2013. One scholarship recipient will be chosen to receive a $5,000 scholarship. Applicants must:

Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia

Complete an online scholarship search profile at

Application Deadline: November 30, 2017

The AES Engineering Scholarship: AES Engineering provides scholarship funding for High school seniors and all students attending a post secondary education facility in the USA

Study Subject: any

Employer: AES Engineers

Level: High school seniors and all students attending post secondary education facility.

Scholarship Description: AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Go to scholarship for more info.

Deadline: Oct 6th, 2017.

QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Founded in 1994, QuestBridge is a national nonprofit based in Palo Alto, California that connects the nation’s most exceptional, low-income youth with leading colleges and opportunities. By working with these students — beginning in high school through college to their first job —QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low-income students attending the nation’s best colleges and to support them to achieve success in their careers and communities. 

We are looking for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to apply to the National College Match in the fall of 2017, applicants must graduate from high school during or before the summer of 2018 and plan to enroll as a freshman in college in the fall of 2018.

The QuestBridge National College Match is open to all:

• U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents or

• Students, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the United States.

Additional Citizenship Requirements

Important considerations for students who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents, but are attending high school in the United States: Only some of our colleges will consider non-U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents for admission and full scholarships through the College Match. We seek students who have demonstrated a level of academic achievement that meets or exceeds the admissions standards of our colleges.

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Should you use the common application form?

WHAT IS THE COMMON APPLICATION?

The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that serves students and member institutions by providing an admission application – online and in print – that students may submit to any of our 700 members.

WHY USE IT?

Once completed online or in print, copies of the Application for Undergraduate Admission can be sent to any number of participating colleges. The same is true of the School Report, Midyear Report, Final Report and Teacher Evaluation forms. This allows you to spend less time on the busywork of applying for admission, and more time on Go to: for more information!

Community Involvement

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If you haven't had your senior picture taken, make sure you call Dean Stewart Photography or go online at



Transcripts

Get your transcripts from Ms. Bender in the guidance department.

Are you on track?

Seniors, now is the time to make an appointment with your counselor to make sure you are on track for graduation. Counselors are in the café every Wednesday and Friday all three lunch periods in order for you to make appointments. See yours now!

GET ORGANIZED

Are you ready to start looking at where you want to spend the next several years of your life? If so, then you need to be organized and informed about the college of your choice. Here are a few tips:

• Create a folder for each school on your list. Make sure you file brochures, catalogs, correspondence, forms, and notes in the appropriate folder.

• File scholarship information, correspondence, and applications in separate folders.

• Organize your files in a filing folder, box, or cabinet.

• Designate one calendar for noting application financial aid, and scholarship deadlines and other important dates. Mark everything clearly.

• File copies of documents used to complete forms (such as your driver’s license, tax forms, and W-2s.)

Keep copies of EVERYTHING you submit!

Spread the Word!

Tell your friends about the Pirate’s Cove! Everyone needs help with scholarships!

If there is information, suggestions, or ideas you think needs to be included in the Pirate’s Cove, please e-mail me at Colona.Stefany@.

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