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Counselor News
From KCHS Counselor Grace Soliz
On-Line SAT/ACT Practice is available on the web at:
www.act.org and www.collegeboard.com
ACT---www.act.org
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration/Fee Required
October 27, 2007 October 1, 2007 October 2-5, 2007
December 8, 2007 November 2, 2007 November 3-15, 2007
February 9, 2008 January 4, 2008 January 5-18, 2008
April 12, 2008 March 7, 2008 March 8-21, 2008
June 14, 2008 May 9, 2008 May 10-23, 2008
PSAT---Wednesday, October 17, 2007
All KCHS juniors and Pre-AP English sophomores & freshmen will test.
SAT---www.collegeboard.com
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration/Fee Required
November 3, 2007 October 2, 2007 October 11, 2007
December 1, 2007 October 30, 2007 November 8, 2007
January 26, 2008 December 26, 2008 January 4, 2008
March 1, 2008 January 29, 2008 February 7, 2008
May 3, 2008 April 1, 2008 April 10, 2008
June 7, 2008 May 6, 2008 May 15,
THEA--- www.thea.nesinc.com
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration/Fee Required
February 23, 2008 January 25, 2008 February 13, 2008
April 19, 2008 March 21, 2008 April 9, 2008
June 21, 2008 May 23, 2008 June 11, 2008
July 26, 2008 June 27, 2008 July 16, 2008
College Admission www.applytexas.org
On-line application accepted by the following colleges/universities:
Angelo State University Texas Southernmost College
Baylor University Texas State University-San Marcos
Blinn College Texas Tech University
Lamar University Texas Woman’s University
Midwestern State University University of Houston-Clear Lake
Praire View A & M University University of Houston-Downtown
Sam Houston State University University of Houston-Main Campus
Stephen F. Austin State University University of Houston-Victoria
Sul Ross State University University of North Texas
Sul Ross State University---Rio Grande College University of Texas at Arlington
Tarleton State University University of Texas at Austin
Texas A & M International University University of Texas at Dallas
Texas A & M University University of Texas at El Paso
Texas A & M University-Commerce University of Texas Pan American
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi University of Texas Permian Basin
Texas A & M University-Kingsville University of Texas San Antonio
Texas A & M University-Texarkana University of Texas Tyler
Texas A & M University-Galveston West Texas A & M
Texas Southern University
Texas A & M University Medical Schools/Early Admission Programs:
Pharmacy---www.tamhsc.edu --- click on College of Pharmacy
Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) & Dental Early Admissions Program & Partnership for Primary Care
contact Raymond Joyce at www.raymond-joyce@cbhec.tamhsc.edu
Attention Athletes - NCAA Clearinghouse website www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
For students who hope to participate in athletics in a Division I or II school
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov
Complete between January 1 – February 15 of senior year to apply for federal student aid
SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES & DEADLINES
Association of Compensatory Educators of Texas. Deadline-March 10. Applications in Mrs. Soliz’s office.
Coastal Bend College Scholarships. Deadline-April 1. Applications in Mrs. Soliz’s office
Karnes County Farm Bureau Scholarship Grant. Deadline-April 14. Applications in Counselor’s office.
Karnes Electric Cooperative Scholarship. Deadline-April 1. Application. In Mrs. Soliz’s office.
Lawrence Linhart Memorial Scholarship. Deadline-May 16. Applications in Mrs. Soliz’s office.
Ozarka Natural Spring Water “Every Drop Counts” Earth Science Scholarship. Deadline-March 31. www.ozarkawater.com.
Roger E. Sides Memorial Scholarship. Deadline-May 16. Applications in Mrs. Soliz’s office.
Texas Trial Lawyers Scholarship. www.ttla.com
Association of Compensatory Educators of Texas. March 10 deadline. Applications in Counselor’s office.
Karnes County Farm Bureau Scholarship Grant. Deadline-April 14. Applications in Counselor’s office.
Ozarka Natural Spring Water “Every Drop Counts” Earth Science Scholarship. deadline-March 31. www.ozarkawater.com.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship. http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
ACT Poster Scholarship Contest. www.actstudent.org/postercontest
AES Engineer’s Scholarship. http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Al’s Formal Wear Salute to Education Scholarship/deadline 5-5-2008 www.alsformalwear.com
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest Scholarships. www.legion.org
Angelo State University Carr Academic Scholarship. www.angelo.edu
Area Go Texan Scholarship/January deadline www.rodeohouston.com
www.axa-achievement.com/February deadline
Barbara Jordan Historical Essay competition. www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan/
Best Buy Scholarship. www.BestBuy.com/scholarships
Big Sun Scholarship. Deadline-June 20. http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Burger King Scholars ($700, 000. awarded each year) www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/bkscholars
Capital One Scholarship. www.capitalonebank.com
Charles, Lela, and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship/March deadline www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf
Cocoa-Cola Scholars Foundation (50 four year $20,000, and 200 four year $4,000 scholarships
http://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/Index.jsp
Commitment to Agriculture Scholarships. www.monsanto.com & www.nafb.com
Delta Kappa Gamma Book Scholarship. Feb. deadline. Applications in Counselor’s office.
Davidson Fellows Scholarships: www.DavidsonFellows.org
DISCOVER Card Tribute Scholarships: http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/tribute.shtml
Don’t Mess With Texas Scholarships. Deadline April 4. www.DontMessWithTexas.org
Evergreen Underground Water Conservation Scholarships. Application in Mrs. Soliz’s office.
Ford Salute to Education Scholarships: www.salutetoeducationtx.com
Ford Truck Scholarships/National FFA. Deadline-February 15. http://scholarships.ffa.org
Gates Millenniums Scholars Awards/January deadline www.gmsp.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net
Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2007/index.asp
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest. http://www.jfklibrary.org/
Karnes County Wildlife Management Co-Op Scholarships. Deadline-March 15.
Applications in Mrs. Soliz’ office.
Molly Gerold Scholarship sponsored by the Texas Counseling Association
Applications in Mrs. Soliz’s office.
Military Information. www.march2success.com
National Coop Scholarships www.co-op.edu
National Peace Essay Contest http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.html
Our Lady of the Lake University Academic Scholarships. www.ollusa.edu
Sam Walton Community Scholarship/January deadline www.walmartfoundation.org
Sam Houston State University Scholarships www.shsu.edu/deanofstudents
Schreiner University Scholarships. www.schreiner.edu
Target All-Around Scholarships for Students http://www.sfsu.edu/~raza/Students_target.html
Texas A & M University-Kingsville Scholarships http://www.tamuk.edu/finaid/scholarhsips.html
Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program. March deadline. www.txdot.gov/careers
Texas A & M University-Kingsville Scholarships. www.Tamuk.scholarships.nelnet.net
Texas Lutheran University Pacesetter Award www.tlu.edu
Texas Student Housing Scholarships/January deadline www.texasstudenthousing.net
Texas Tech/South Plains Mathematics Scholars Program. www.math.ttu.edu/spms
Tylenol Scholarship: http://www.studentscholarshipfund.com/archives/2005/03/the_tylenol_sch.html
University of Texas at Dallas Eugene McDermott Scholarships http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott
University of Houston Scholarships www.myCougarConnection.com/scholarships
University of Incarnate Word Scholarships www.uiw.edu
University of Texas at San Antonio Presidential Scholarships/February deadline www.utsa.edu/honors
USA Funds Access to Education www.usafunds.org/scholarship
UTSA Terry Foundation Scholarships http://www.utsa.edu/terryscholars/
VFW Scholarships: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.levelc&cid=1836&tok=1
Wal-Mart Scholarships: http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/Education.jsp?oid=-10299
Young Entrepreneur Award. Deadline-February 11. www.NFIB.com/YEA
COLLEGE PLANNING CALENDAR
Junior Year
· Begin researching colleges/universities and degree plans of interest
· Take the PSAT in October
· Take Dual Credit classes and/or Advanced Placement Courses and Exams
· Take the ACT and/or SAT tests in May
Senior Year
· September
Make a calendar of college admissions and financial aid deadlines
Take the ACT or SAT if necessary
Begin application process at www.applytexas.org or at college website
· October & November
Begin financial aid applications
Ask school/community contacts for college application recommendation letters
Take a college day to visit college/university of choice & meet with a counselor or advisor
Request transcripts to be sent to colleges/universities
· December
Begin gathering data for FAFSA application
· January
Submit FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon after January 1 as possible
Request transcripts to be sent to colleges/universities
Verify that colleges/universities have received applications and transcripts
· February
Verify that colleges/universities have received applications and transcripts
· March
Check for FAFSA Student Aid (SAR) Report in the mail
Look for college acceptance letters and financial aid awards
· April
Look for college acceptance letters and financial aid awards
Begin writing thank you notes to individuals who wrote recommendation letters
· May
Begin writing thank you notes to individuals who wrote recommendation letters
Finalize details regarding dormitory/college housing
Celebrate high school graduation!