Saturday, December 23, 2017

University of Georgia

Hello from Athens!
Good afternoon. We’re preparing to begin accepting applicants to our VetCAMP 2018, which is scheduled for June 17-23, 2018. This program is offered to rising high school juniors and seniors and rising college freshmen to evaluate their skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, provide mentorship and help them experience veterinary medicine as an exciting career path. It’s a great experience and the students have a lot of fun while also learning about the profession.
The application for VetCAMP 2018 will be available on our website (http://vet.uga.edu/academic/vetcamp) beginning December 1. The deadline for all application materials is January 26, 2018. Please share this information with any qualified students who may be interested in veterinary medicine.
The cost of attending the program is $900 and covers lodging, meals, instruction and social activities. Financial assistance is available to students with demonstrated need. For more information regarding scholarship opportunities, please inform your students to contact vetcamp@uga.edu once the application period has opened. They may also reach out to that email address with any general questions that they have regarding the program.
Best, 
Veronica Pennington, M.P.A. 
Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives 
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine 
501 D.W. Brooks Dr. | Athens, GA 30602
p: 706-542-9386 | f: 706-542-1004 | e: vpennington@uga.edu

College Rep Visits - UPDATE

January 10 - FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles
January 18 - UNC Charlotte

Thursday, December 7, 2017

College Financial Aid Workshop

January 8, 2018 - College Financial Aid Workshop

Timeka Ruffin from the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) will be hosting a college financial aid workshop the evening of Monday, January 8th at 6:30 p.m. 

This workshop is recommended for parents and prospective college students. The workshop will include:
  • What are current options to pay for college?
  • What is the FAFSA and should we do it?
  • How do colleges make financial offers?
  • When do we begin financial paperwork?
Please join us! It's never too early to plan for college.

Thursday, November 16, 2017

SAT/ ACT Practice

College Board and ACT offer a number of ways to prepare for the SAT and ACT.

Download the SAT Question of the Day by clicking: 
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/daily-practice-app?affiliateId=/official-sat-question-of-the-day-app?affiliateId=defaultsatrotato&bannerId=qotdapplp&bannerId=qotdapplp

From there, you can subscribe to receive a daily SAT question in your email, answer practice questions, even try your hand at a free practice test and much more. Unsure what your study plan should be? Yeah, there's an app for that too! College Board also offers a number of study/preparation materials for a cost on this site as well. Once students have created an account and taken the PSAT, there is even more targeted help. 

Visit ACT's website for online prep by clicking: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/act-online-prep.html. 
Here you will find the only test preparation designed exclusively by ACT. ACT also has practice tests and daily questions online. 

Another Question of the Day resource for the SAT/ACT can be found at: https://www.number2.com/exams/sat/companion/index.cfm?s=0

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Scholarships

Mecklenburg County residents should also be aware of this great local database for scholarships. 

Kohls's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program
Recognizes and awards kids ages 6-18 who make their communities a better place.
www.kohlskidswhocare.com
 
DuPont Challenge
Awards $50-$5,000 to students in grades 7-12 who write an essay analyzing a pressing technological or scientific issue. Due in January.
www.glcomm.com/dupont

National Peace Essay Contest
Awards $1,000-$10,000 to students in grades 9-12 who write a foreign policy essay (topics change each year; see website for details).
www.usip.org/ed/npec.htm

Voice of Democracy
Awards $1,000-$25,000 to students in grades 9-12 who write a 3-5 minute speech on a patriotic topic and record themselves giving the speech. Speech topics change each year.
www.vfw.org

College Financial Aid Workshop

January 9, 2018 - 6:30 p.m.

Recommended for parents and prospective college students. Workshop will include:

What are current options to pay for College?
What is the FAFSA and should we do it ?
How do colleges make financial offers?
When do we begin financial paperwork?
Scholarship Search Ideas

Presented by a representative from the College Foundation of North Carolina.

Monday, November 13, 2017

Need a Scholarship?

Access over 1.5 million scholarships
to help you pay for college.


https://www.fastweb.com/


Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Montreat College/Cyber Defense Education

NSA Designates Montreat College a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education

Montreat College announced today that it has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Montreat College is the first member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) to receive this designation and just the 4th four-year school in North Carolina.

According to the notification from the NSA and DHS, "[Montreat College's] ability to meet the increasing demands of the program criteria will serve the nation well in contributing to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure... Like all nations, the United States has a compelling interest in defending its vital national assets, as well as our core principles and values, and we are committed to defending against those who would attempt to impede our ability to do so. Education is the key to promoting these ideals."

Montreat College has become a regional leader in Cybersecurity education in recent years. The college offers both seated and online undergraduate programs, and hosts the annual RETR3AT Cybersecurity Conference on its campus each fall. This year's RETR3AT event will take place on October 27 and feature U.S. Department of Energy Chief Information Officer Max Everett as the keynote speaker. Montreat College teaches its students in a Cybersecurity Operations Teaching Lab, patterned after industry and government security operations centers. The lab was made possible by a group of donors, led by Mission Health, who has teamed with Montreat College to develop cybersecurity professionals who have both technical expertise and the ethical framework necessary to become leaders in the cybersecurity field.

"We are pleased with this national recognition of Montreat College's leadership in cybersecurity education," said Montreat College President Paul J. Maurer. "Cybersecurity is the national security threat of our age. Montreat has focused on not only building a strong technical program, but we are advocating at a national level what we believe is a significant gap in cyber education. At its core, cybersecurity is a people problem more than a technical problem. Therefore, it is essential that cyber education places a strong emphasis on the character and ethics of the nation's cyber leaders and operators. We look forward to working with the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security to bring solutions to one of the major national crises of our time."

National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education certificates will be presented during a designation ceremony at the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Conference on November 7-8, 2017, in Dayton, Ohio.

Montreat College




Montreat College was recently named one of America's "Best Colleges for Your Money 2017" by Money magazine. Only 23 of North Carolina's 48 colleges and universities made Money's list, and Montreat College was ranked 8th among those schools, which included several impressive public universities. And just 44 schools from the 117 in the Council of Christian Colleges & Universities made the list, and Montreat College was ranked 18th among those schools.

Money magazine ranks colleges based on 27 measures of educational quality, affordability, and alumni success. The rankings also take into account how many low-income students each school has propelled into the middle class, a measure which, according to the magazine, points to "colleges that help students achieve the American dream."

"I am pleased by the growing national recognition of the quality of a Montreat College education," said Montreat College President Paul J. Maurer. "Montreat College provides strong vocational outcomes for its graduates, while educating the whole person-through intellectual inquiry, spiritual formation, and preparation for calling and career. Providing strong job options and providing an environment for transformational personal growth is the best of both worlds. We are pleased we can offer the combination."

In 2015, The Economist magazine also ranked Montreat College an impressive 5th among North Carolina-based schools and 9th among schools included from the Council of Christian Colleges & Universities in overall value.

Money magazine's complete college rankings can be viewed at http://time.com/money/best-colleges/rankings/best-colleges/.

Here are the scholarship opportunities for students to consider if they apply to Montreat College:

Here also is the link to register to visit the campus:

Monday, November 6, 2017

ACT Student Champion Award





Applications are open for the ACT Student Champion Award! The ACT Student Champion Award recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place.

ACT Student Champions receive a $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, plaque, and state-level recognition.

Please encourage students in the graduating class of 2018 who have taken the ACT who fit the following criteria to apply:
  • A student who has overcome challenges and can articulate education and career actions
  • Students must have a composite ACT score of a 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale
  • Preference will be given to underrepresented and/or first-generation college students.
Applications can be found at www.act.org/readinesschampions. Applications are due December 31, 2017, and champions will be notified on or before April 2, 2018. If applicants are under the age of 18, they must complete this form in addition to the application.

All questions may be directed to ccrc@act.org.

Best of luck!

Suzanne Conquest
Sr. Director, ACT State Organizations 

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Spelman College is Coming to Charlotte!

The Spelman College Office of Admissions cordially invites you, your parents and a friend to our Charlotte Informational Preview Session.

Meet your admissions counselor Ms. Jasmine Jones, and learn more about the admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, student life and more!

Please join us on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte Uptown located at 311 E 5th St Charlotte, NC 28202.

To register, go to https://apply.spelman.edu/register/CharlottePreview            

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Scholarship Opportunity

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas

This scholarship opportunity is open to any student willing to host a successful blood drive from November 15, 2017 - January 15, 2018. The blood drive must collect at least 25 units of blood to qualify for the scholarship. For additional information, go to www.cbcc.us/scholarships.

Mrs. Holmes has more informations. Please see her if you are interested.

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program

GET A BETTER VIEW OF TOMORROW. RIGHT NOW.
Apply beginning November 1, 2017

The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is a hands-on learning experience built to provide real-world knowledge and a comprehensive view of an academic field of study. This is your chance to dive deep into a field of study with access to world-class faculty, researchers and industry professionals.

WHO IS THIS FOR? We seek talented, curious students that want exposure to their future career path. Applicants must be rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and incoming college freshman.

WHEN ARE THEY HELD? Institutes are offered throughout the summer, June - August. Please visit our website for program dates at go.wfu.edu/sip.

WHERE? Residential and nonresidential programs are offered at the Wake Forest University Charlotte Center in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Residential programs are offered at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. Throughout the week we will visit industry-specific locations tailored to each institute’s planned curriculum. A campus tour and a student-centered Wake Forest admissions presentation is included in the week.

HOW DO I APPLY? Apply online at go.wfu.edu/sip. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

For more information....

http://immersion.summer.wfu.edu/files/2016/11/Wake-Forest_SIP-booklet-1.pdf

Monday, October 16, 2017

ELEVATE Leadership Lab at Gordon College

Please let Mrs. Holmes know by Nov. 10 if you are interested in being nominated!

We are ramping up for another spectacular Elevate Leadership Lab!
Each year we partner with schools from across the U.S. and the world to build creative confidencein students' unique strengths and equip them with practical skills so that they can give back to their communities.

What is ELEVATE?
Elevate prepares high-caliber students to translate their big ideas to into real impact right where they are. Students are sorted strategically into hand-picked teams to address a tangible social issue in their community. These teams pitch their solutions to a panel of expert judges for the chance to win up to $3,000 in seed money to start their venture.

During our eight-day leadership lab, students:
  • Redefine leadership as collaborative problem-solving.
  • Learn practical marketing skills and storytelling techniques in our hands-on workshops.
  • Expand the meaning of teamwork on our high and low ropes course.
  • Make friendships that span the globe.
Check out the ELEVATE 2017 cohort:
74 students from 17 states and 6 countries!
Who is ELEVATE for?
Elevate is for high school students who are curious and passionate about creative problem-solving and honing their teamwork skills. Eligible candidates are rising high school juniors and seniorsfrom secondary schools around the globe.

How can you nominate a student for ELEVATE 2018?
Next summer, ELEVATE 2018 will welcome up to 95 students. Your school is invited to nominate up to eight students for the program. Nominations can be made by a person who is familiar with a student's academic and leadership potential. Before early December, nominated students will receive an invitation to apply and an application access code by mail and email.


Thursday, October 12, 2017

Anderson University

Get the full Anderson University experience! Spend the night in a residence hall, take part in campus worship, eat in the AU dining Commons, and enjoy a late night event. Meet with Financial Aid experts, tour the campus and come to an All Access Event and discover why AU was named a "Best Christian College."

All Access:

  • Thursday and Friday, November, 16-17
  • Thursday and Friday, January, 25-26
  • Friday and Saturday, February, 9-10
To learn more or to register, visit:
www.andersonuniversity.edu/allaccess, call 800-542-3594 or email admissionevents@andersonuniversity.edu.

Service Hours/Volunteers Needed

Fall Festival -Sunday Oct 29

We  need volunteers to set up, manage the games, prizes, food and all fun things with the kids.
Also, during this event we will be promoting our upcoming soccer camp and will need volunteers to hand out flyers as well as manage the sign up table.
Please sign up at C-Wing office or email Brittney at brittney.overstreet@northsidecharlotte.com.



Big Daddy Weave Concert Nov 17

We need volunteers to help the band set up/tear down as well as door greeters, ushers, child care workers, parking lot attendants and concessions.
Please email lori.leeke@northsidecharlotte.com to to sign up.

Thursday, October 5, 2017

RepVisit - Update

Below is a list of College Reps who will be on campus over the next few months:

9/20 - Georgia College
9/21 - Virginia Commonwealth University
9/27 - Boyce College at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
9/28 - Wheaton College – Illinois
10/4 - Virginia Tech
10/25 Catawba College
10/26 Wake Forest
11/1 - University of North Carolina at Greensboro
11/2 - Lynchburg College
11/8 - Ringling College of Art and Design
11/9 - Gardner-Webb University
11/29 -University of North Carolina at Asheville

Stop by the SAC during lunch to say hello and learn more about each school!






Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Assistance League Charlotte

Assistance League® of Charlotte is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families through community-based philanthropic programs. Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarship Fund, one of five programs serving area children, has awarded over $350,000 in college scholarships since the program‘s inception in 2002.

The Assistance League® of Charlotte Scholarship will be awarded to a 2018 Mecklenburg County high school graduate who exhibits outstanding community service.  The scholarship, not to exceed $10,000, will provide funding toward tuition, room and board, required fees and books for the freshman year at one of the 16 campuses of The University of North Carolina. At the discretion of the organization, additional scholarships are awarded to students with financial need who have exhibited a commitment to community service.

The 2017- 2018 application is attached to this email and is also available online at www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Each year we receive applications that must be eliminated because they are incomplete in some way.  Please use the checklist on the application form to confirm with students that the application packet is complete.

All application paperwork (hard copy) should be returned to your counselor, by: 

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

All paperwork must be postmarked by and mailed by school counselor by:

Friday, February 23, 2018
Please mail all completed applications to:
         
Assistance League of Charlotte
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 471112
Charlotte, NC  28247-1112

IMPORTANT:  Please send an email to Tankle1014@gmail.com advising scholarship chairman, Deborah Tankle, of the student’s name(s), high school, your name and the date the application(s) were mailed.THIS ALLOWS US TO TRACK IF WE ARE MISSING ANY APPLICATIONS.

Sincerely,


Deborah Tankle
2017 - 2018 Scholarship Chair



Attachments area

Monday, September 25, 2017

Lyceum Program at Clemson University

Lyceum Scholars Program

Open to incoming freshmen, the Lyceum curriculum develops students' faculties of inquiry and ignites their passion for knowledge. It presents students with ideas that are fundamental, timeless, and life-changing.

The Program uses a Great Books approach to studying liberty, free markets, the American Founding and moral character. All Lyceum Scholars are given a "Socratic tutor" who will closely monitor and guide their intellectual development for their entire four-year education.

Those interested in becoming Lyceum Scholars should apply in their senior year of high school to Clemson University and to the Lyceum Scholars Program.

The application for Fall 2018 is now open. The priority deadline to apply will be December 11, 2017.


Application can be found at the following website, www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html.


FAFSA Completion Assistance

FAFSA OPENS OCTOBER 1, 2017

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

FAFSA logo

FAFSA Completion Assistance



  • FAFSA Day - Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 9am - 12pmTo locate participating campuses, visit https://www.cfnc.org/pay/fafsa_day.jsp

  • Financial Aid OfficesTo view other campus FAFSA completion initiatives, visit https://www.cfnc.org/
  • pay/fafsa_day.jsp

  • SECUSECU logo


  • SECU branches will be offering help completing the FAFSAduring the month          of November. Contact your local branch to make an appointment.

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is necessary to determine eligibility for state and federal aid to cover college expenses.



Important Notes on Preparing for your FAFSA Completion:

  1. Each student and one parent should apply for a FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov. Make sure to keep a record of the parent's and student's email addresses, the answers to the security questions, and both FSA IDs in a secure place. You'll need that information to sign the FAFSA.

  2. Complete the 2018-19 FAFSA available at fafsa.gov beginning October 1st.

  3. You'll need information from your 2016 tax filing.

  4. After Submitting the FAFSA, you'll receive a Student Aid Report which is necessary to check the status of your FAFSA.


Information from......https://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp

Scholarships

https://www.scholarships.com

www.fastweb.com

http://www.scholarshipsforwomen.net/high-school

https://www.pdx.edu/ubets/sites/www.pdx.edu.ubets/files/Scholarships%20for%20Students.pdf

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/corporate-scholarships/

http://www.collegescholarships.org/fortune500.htm

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Dartmouth College

Learn more about Dartmouth

Please join us for an upcoming presentation about Dartmouth College. For more information and to RSVP, please visit dartgo.org/ontheroad.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
SpringHill Suites 
311 E 5th St.
Charlotte, NC

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund


The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF)
General Scholarship Program awarded over $1.6 million in scholarships
in 2017. Over half (58 percent) of the recipients had taken the
PSAT/NMSQT® and were discovered through Student Search Service®.
APIASF offers scholarship opportunities for Asian American and Pacific
Islander students with financial need to increase their access to higher
education and resources that cultivate their academic, personal, and
professional success.
The APIASF General Scholarship Program:
Offers a range of scholarships from one-time $2,500 awards to
multiyear $20,000 awards
Offers awards that can be used to cover the total cost of attendance,
not just tuition, room, and board
Focuses on students who are representative of the Asian American and
Pacific Islander community's geographic and ethnic diversity

Eligible students may apply to the APIASF General Scholarship 
on September 14, 2017. The deadline to apply is 
January 11, 2018, at 5 p.m. ET.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Montreat College

MEET MONTREAT

If you are interested in learning more about Montreat College, you are invited to an informal meeting.

Thursday, September 21
7 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

At the Home of
Jody and Jennifer Billiard
1525 Shadow Forest Drive
Matthews, NC 28105

See Mrs. Holmes if you are interested.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes

SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes 

Enter now at: www.suntrust.com/offtocollege

Who can enter?
High school seniors. No GPA requirements.
How often can I enter?
Starting September 12, 2017, students can enter online once during each entry period.
Who wins?
SunTrust is pleased to announce the 13th annual Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes. Open to High School Seniors and Undergraduate Students, 30 winners will be randomly chosen every 2 weeks beginning on or about October 30, 2017 until May 14, 2018.


Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Coca-Cola Scholarship

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Sponsor: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Amount: Up to $20,000
Closing DateOctober 31, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to current high school seniors attending school in the United States. Program recognizes students for their capacity to lead and service, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - Scholarship

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors middle level and high school students who make meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.
Applications are now open for 2018 awards!
Through November 7, 2017, students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have volunteered within the past year. Top honorees earn cash awards and all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C. Those who qualify can also receive the President's Volunteer Service Award.
Applications can be certified by a principal or head of a Girl Scout council, county 4-H organization, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA, or affiliate of Points of Light's HandsOn Network.

Apply Here: https://spirit.prudential.com/apply/2018

Key Dates
  • November 7, 2017: Student application deadline
  • November 17, 2017: Certification deadline
  • February 6, 2018: Announcement of state-level judging results
  • April 28-May 1, 2018: National recognition events in Washington, D.C.

Monday, August 28, 2017

National Christian College Fair

Students MUST register in advance! Register at www.christiancollegefairs.com. 

Please ask Mrs. Holmes if you have any questions!

Parents are invited to attend the National Christian College Fair at Charlotte Christian with your student on Thursday, September 28th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be more than 50 colleges represented. For more information on this fair, please visit www.christiancollegefairs.com. 

When you register, you will have the ability to scan your information in while visiting the colleges at the fair.

Please prepare for the fair by creating a list of questions that are important to you when choosing a college. You will find a list of sample questions below. You should also research the colleges that interest you ahead of time by viewing their website. You may impress a rep by saying, "On your website I noticed...," followed by a question.

~Click the image to enlarge~



If you are attending the National Christian College Fair you should dress to impress! Gentlemen should wear a polo or button down shirt with khaki or dress pants. Ladies, a blouse with slacks or a dress would be appropriate. 

Have fun and enjoy this process!