Senior Notes September 19, 2013 Congratulations to the following seniors whose 2012 psat scores earned them the status of National Merit Semi-finalists. These students now progress in the competition for finalist status
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September 19, 2013 Congratulations to the following seniors whose 2012 PSAT scores earned them the status of National Merit Semi-finalists. These students now progress in the competition for finalist status, announced in February. John Faught Ann Johnson Yelim Youm Congratulations also to the seniors whose 2012 PSAT scores earned them the status of National Achievement Semi-finalists. Finalists in this program are also announced in February. Amber Edmond Madison Johnson Tiffany Jones Kyla Wright-Marshall College Recruiters Scheduled to Visit Columbus High Duke Friday, Oct. 4 10:15 a.m. Georgia State Friday, Oct. 4 2:30 p.m. Lagrange College Tuesday, Oct. 8 10:30 p.m. Emory University Wednesday, Oct. 9 8:30 a.m. Agnes Scott Thursday, Oct. 10 10:30 a.m. Berry Friday, Oct. 11 9:00 a.m. The University of Pennsylvania Friday, Oct. 11 2:00 p.m. College of Charleston Tuesday, Oct. 22 9:00 a.m. Presbyterian College Tuesday, Oct. 22 2 p.m. Birmingham Southern Wednesday, Oct. 23 9:00 a.m. Andrew College Monday, Nov. 4 10:30 a.m. Morehouse Tuesday, Nov. 19 8:30 a.m. The Probe College Fair Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 Pacelli High School For ALL AREA STUDENTS and PARENTS!!!! Atlanta National College Fair Sunday, March 16, 2014 Georgia World Congress Center www.nationalcollegefairs.org Atlanta Performing and Visual Arts College Fair Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 7 – 9 p.m. www.gotomypvafair.com Scholarships Wendy’s High School Heisman – for students who excel in athletics, academics, and leadership. Visit WendysHeisman.com to apply if you meet the above qualifications! First 25,000 to apply will receive $10 Wendy’s gift cards! National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT): Award for Aspirations in Computing; Win up to $500, a laptop, and a trip to Charlotte, NC to attend winner’s ceremony. Application period is September 15 through October 31 only! For high school girls grades 9 – 12 and U.S. residents; demonstrated and outstanding aptitude and interest in IT/computing and demonstrated leadership abilities. SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes: $1000; free to enter, not based on GPA or financial need. Enter online at www.offtocollege.info. One winner to be chosen every two weeks from Oct. 25 through May 9. Mercer School of Engineering: Saturday, November 16 Scholarship Challenge in Macon, GA. For more information go to www.engineering.mercer.edu. Students must be NOMINATED. See Mrs. Strunk if you would like to be considered! Deadline for nomination: October 12. Auburn University: Freshman Scholarship priority deadline is December 1. Minimum for Presidential – 33 ACT; 1440 SAT ($64,000)and 3.5 GPA; Heritage – 31/32 ACT (1360-1430 SAT) and 3.5 GPA; Charter – 29-30 ACT (1290 – 1350 SAT) and 3.5 GPA. Auburn Spirit Foundation Scholarship – 26 ACT or 1170 SAT and 3.5 GPA (awarded competitively in January). Must be accepted for admission for consideration of any of the above! Visit www.auburn.edu/scholarship for more information. The University of Alabama: Multiple scholarship opportunities. All admission materials must be RECEIVED by December 15 for consideration, along with a completed UA scholarship application! Scholarship applications available for students to complete online through their myBama accounts 24 – 48 hours after submitting an application for admission. Last test dates accepted are the December ACT and SAT dates. SCAD Scholarship Competition: Various deadlines, depending on genre. First upcoming deadline: Oct. 11 (Film and Animation). Check out submission guidelines, view winners gallery and get award information at scad.edu/scadchallenge. Georgia Southern Scholarships: Students interested in the largest scholarship, the 1906 Scholarship, must submit application by November 1, 2013 and must be accepted into the college prior to this date! Essays required for all University Honors Program and 1906 Scholarships. Various deadlines, depending on the scholarship – November 1: Southern Scholars Showcase (29 ACT or 1300 m + cr SAT); February 1 – Scholars’ Day (27 ACT or 1200 m + cr SAT); February 1 – LEAD Conference (strong leadership and 24 ACT or 1100 m + cr SAT) APPLY ONLINE FOR APPLICATION/CONSIDERATION AT www.admissions.georgiasouthern.edu. Open Houses Armstrong Atlantic State University “Pirate Preview”: Nov. 9, 2013 and Feb. 22, 2014. Sign up at 1-800-633-2349 or go to www.openhouse.armstrong.edu to register! SCAD Atlanta: Oct. 19, 2013; Jan. 11, March 1, April 12, 2014 SCAD Savannah: Sept. 28, Nov. 2, 2013; Jan. 18, Feb. 15 and April 5, 2014 To register, visit www.scad.edu/scadday. Seton Hall: Oct. 20, Nov. 24, 2013; Feb. 16, 2014 To register: www.shu.edu/visiting. Honors College at Georgia State University: scholarships available – 1250 SAT (V + M) and 3.5 GPA on academic courses only; Dates: Sept. 27 and Oct. 11. Go to the Georgia State website to register and form more information! Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition: 26 Scholars selected from across the nation; applications judged on essays, leadership, scholarship. Application to BU, as well as all scholarship materials must be submitted by December 1, 2013. All materials available at www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee. Coast to Coast College Tour with Reps from Dartmouth, Northwestern, Princeton, the University of California (Berkeley), and Vanderbilt Thursday, Oct. 3 7 – 9 p.m. Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Atlanta, GA 30303 Register at www.coasttocoasttour.org Brown University Open House for the School of Engineering Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Brown campus, lobby of the Barus & Holley Building, Tanner Auditorium (room 166) Please register by September 23 at www.brown.edu/admission/undergraduate/engineering-open-house. University of North Georgia Leadership Challenge Weekend Army ROTC program designed to allow men and women to experience the Corps of Cadets first-hand. To register: http://ung.edu/military-college/visit-campus/national-leadership-challenge-weekend.php Georgia Southern Open Houses Nov. 16, Feb. 1, and April 5 Download 14.74 Kb. Share with your friends:
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