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Counselor
SENIOR NEWS FROM MRS. MILLWOOD’S OFFICE September 2005 2005-2006 ACT Dates Registration Deadline October 22, 2005 September 16, 2005 December 10, 2005 November 4, 2005 February 11, 2006 January 6, 2005 April 8, 2006 March 3, 2006 June 10, 2006 May 5, 2006
ACT Code 010-450 Birmingham National College Fair - Sunday, September 18 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Alabama High School Graduation Exam Monday, September 19 – Social Studies Tuesday, September 20 – Science Wednesday, September 21 – Math Thursday, September 22 – Reading Friday, September 23 – Language UAB School of Optometry Open House - Sunday, September 18 from 1:00-5:00 Ground Floor Clinic Atrium RSVP 205-934-6150 Huntingdon College Host Days – Saturday, October 15 and Saturday, November 12 8:30 – 1:00 University of West Florida Open House – October 29, January 21, February 18, March 11, April 22 1-800-263-1074 Snead State College Day – September 28 SAE Engineering Scholarship - See Mrs. Millwood for details. - Deadline – December 1, 2005 Coca-Cola Scholarship - 1-800-306-2653 - Deadline – October 31, 2005 2006 Horatio Alger Scholarship - must be enrolled full time as a high school senior, progressing toward graduation in Spring 2006, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation - must intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution - must demonstrate critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family) - must prove involvement in co-curricular and community activities - must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 - must be a US citizen - Deadline – October 15, 2005 - www.horatioalger.org/scholarships Auburn University Future Leaders Scholarship - must be admitted as of the scholarship deadline Friday, September 30, 2005 - must have a 27 ACT score, a 3.5 GPA or top 10% class 4anking - must complete application fully as directed, including, the essay question on the second page of the application - must attach a resume of activities indicating achievements, activities, work experience, and other points of interest - must have three letters of recommendation sent directly to the University Scholarship Office - See Mrs. Millwood for application The Beeson Exceptional Scholars Program - must be a resident of Alabama and a senior at an accredited public high school - must be able to meet all requirements for admission to Samford University and must be admitted by the time of any official announcement of award - must demonstrate superior scholastic ability by performance in secondary school and on standardized examinations - must evidence leadership inclination or capacity - must be an active member in church and community affairs - must be a person of high moral standards and principles, with no record of arrest - must be unmarried and must never have been married - must be willing to complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 - Nomination forms are due December 15, 2005. - See Mrs. Millwood if interested. Danforth Scholars Program Washington University - See Mrs. Millwood for details. The E.B. Kennedy Scholarship Program - must be admitted to Erskine College in South Carolina - must demonstrate Christian commitment, leadership potential, scholastic achievement, and vigorous outlook - See Mrs. Millwood for details. December 1st Scholarship Deadlines: The University of Alabama Auburn University Jacksonville State University UAB University of South Alabama Go online to check the deadlines for the colleges of your choice. Don’t wait to apply and don’t wait to take the ACT.
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