College Center News
March 2016
Important!
Mrs. Mudger's contact information:
kmudger@richland2.org or 803- 691-4090 ext. 28025
Seniors: Please send Mrs. Mudger copies of all college acceptance letters and scholarship totals asap. I need all scholarships offered, even you don't plan on using it. Your scholarships will be listed in the graduation bulletin if you submit them by May 6.
- The College Center is located in room 401.
- Students make sure you are checking your email daily! Knowing what is happening is your responsibility.
- Transcripts can be requested and sent through http://www.parchment.com/.
- Seniors: The FAFSA form is due by March 1! https://fafsa.ed.gov/- You must submit this form to qualify for any state scholarships and financial aid.
- Blythewood Education Foundation Scholarships are released! http://www.bhseducationfoundation.net/scholarship-information.html
SAT/ACT deadlines are listed in your Junior/Senior Year Guide booklet. Make sure you check the dates!!!
Juniors: ACT workshop at BHS is April 5 from 8:30-2:15- Register online: http://www.doorwaytocollege.com/
The SAT workshop will be Monday, February 29 at 8:30 in the auditorium. If you registered for the workshop, please be on time!
SAT /ACT prep courses sponsored by RNE High School and Kaplan Test Prep-flyers available in the College Center or call 1-800-527-8378 or
Upcoming Events- take advantage of the opportunities!
- The NEW SAT- March 5- registration is closed- Good luck on the test!
- Next ACT: April 9- Deadline to register: March 4 http://www.actstudent.org/
- Next SAT: May 7- Deadline to register April 8: https://www.collegeboard.org/
- March 2- Columbia College - in room 401-lunch- sign up
- March 10- USC Aiken -in room 401-lunch- sign up
- March 15- Presbyterian College- room 401-lunch- sign up
- March 16- USC Columbia in room 401-lunch- sign up
- March 17-ASVAB test- 8:30 in JROTC room G 930-Sign up
- March 23, 2016- HBCU College Fair at Benedict- Field Trip-Juniors/Seniors- permission forms due: 3/14/16
- March 25- Field trip to Francis Marion-Jun/Sen-Permission forms due: 3/18/16
- Apr. 5, 2016- ACT workshop for students at BHS- sign up online: http://www.doorwaytocollege.com/
- Apr. 19- State ACT given to all Juniors at BHS-You do NOT have to register for this!
- April 20 - Midlands Technical College placement test offered in Cyber Center- 9:30- 12:30 - Sign up in 401- Free application included
College Open Houses
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy- NYC campus
Auditions in Charlotte, NC- May 7, and July 17
For more information call admissions: 1-800-367-7908 or http://www.amda.edu/
The University of Alabama- University Day: March 7
First glance days: Mar 21,24,28
Includes campus tour and meet professors
Junior and Seniors All Access tour: Saturday, February 5-6
http://www.andersonuniversity.edu/visit
Auburn University- School of Agriculture Open House
April 8- 1:00-3:30
http://agriculture.auburn.edu/admissions/events/open-house/
Benedict College- Spring Open House
Saturday, April 9 8:00 am- 12:00- lunch is included Call: 1-803-705-4910 to register
UNCF HBCU Empower Me Tour- March 5 8:30-4 empowermetour.org
Charleston Southern University
Personal visits: Monday-Friday 10:00- 2:00
First Look: March 19- tour campus, meet faculty and students, admissions and financial aid workshops Register online: http://www.charlestonsouthern.edu
The Citadel
Discover The Citadel Open House- Friday, April 15 www.citadel.edu/discover
Pre-Knob over night visits: Mar. 3-4 Apr. 7-8- only for accepted applicants
http://www.citadel.edu/root/admissions-visit#preknob
Claflin University-
Tours given daily- http://www.claflin.edu/future-students/visit-campus
Clemson University
Spring Blitz Days: March 24-25 and March 28-29
http://www.clemson.edu/visit/events.html#springblitz
Coastal Carolina University
2016 Open Houses
March 19, April 16, April 23, April 30
Discovery Day: Saturday, April 2
Register online: coastal.edu/admissions.visits.html
College Art Day 2016
Friday, March 4 at the SC State Museum
Call to register: 803-898-4999 or http://scmuseum.org/
College of Charleston
Maroon Monday- March 14- 10:00-3:00
Campus Tours Daily http://admissions.cofc.edu/explorethecollege/campusvisits/index.php#campustour
Accepted students weekend: March 18-19 http://www.admissions.cofc.edu/explorethecollege/events/acceptedweekend.php
Columbia College-March 19, 2016
Meet the faculty, students, tour campus and have lunch-
Register online: http://columbiasc.edu/openhouse or call: 1-803- 786-3871
Columbia International University-
Open House: March 19 Preview Day: March 31-April 1
http://www.ciu.edu/admissions-aid/schedule-visit
Coker College
Personalized visits: Mon-Fri 10:00- 2:00
Meet with professor of desired major, tour campus life etc.
Register online: http://www.cokercollege.edu/campus-visit.html
Erskine College
Spring Open House: March 4, April 23
Register online: http://visit.erskine.edu/visit/open-house-events/
Francis Marion University
Open House: March 5, and April 9
Check in: 8:30 Lunch included
Register online at: http://www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions/openhouse
HBCU College Fair- hosted by Benedict College
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 9:00 am- 1:00 pm
Onsite interviews and acceptance to Seniors who qualify.
*Must bring official transcripts and SAT/ACT scores
Information provided to Juniors.
David H. Swinton Student Center
1600 Harden Street Columbia, SC 29204
Register onine: www.benedict.edu/nacdrao
Lander University- Open House
March 19- Tour housing, speak to department reps, financial aid and student life Register online:
http://www.lander.edu/sites/office-of-admissions/Campus-Visit/Open-House.aspx
Midlands Technical College
Senior Days: tour campus, complete application- free, explore programs, financial aid
Fridays- March 4, and April 15
http://www.midlandstech.edu/admissions/visit-campus
**MTC Foundation Scholarships are due online by May 1, 2016.
Mississippi State- Spring Preview Days: March 21, March 28-
register online: visit@msstate.edu
Nascar Technical Institute and Universal Technical Institute
Open enrollment program- No deadlines- http://www.uti.edu/programs/nascar
Newberry College- Spring Open House March 19 10 am- 3 pm.
https://my.newberry.edu/ICS/Admissions/Events_and_Visits.jnz
North Greenville University
Open House-March 19, 2016
Check in 8:30- 9:00-Lunch included
Register online: http://www.ngu.edu/open-house.php
Paul Mitchell the School Columbia
Open House- March 8-6:00-8:00 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/152c3242fd1aaf6e?projector=1
Presbyterian College
Senior visits: Monday -Friday Schedule is made to meet your needs.
http://www.presby.edu/admissions/campus-visits-for-seniors-transfers/
Accepted students day! Saturday, April 9.
Queens College
"Royal Open House"- a half day Saturday event for students and familiies
Saturday, March 19, 2016
For more information: www.queens.edu/visit-campus
Spartanburg Methodist College
Spring Open House: March 19
Meet faculty, students, and tour campus.
Register online: http://www.smcsc.edu/openhouse/
USC-Aiken
Accepted Students Day: March 19th 10:30 am
Complete day of activities!
Register online: http://web.usca.edu/admissions/visit/schedule-a-tour.dot
USC- Beaufort
Spring Campus Day: March 19, 2016
Hilton Head Getaway Campus, Bluffton, SC
Times: 8:30- 1:00
Meet faculty, explore majors, tour campus and lunch is provided
Register online: http://www.uscb.edu/admissions/visit-uscb/visitation-events.html
USC-Columbia
Admitted student days: April 9, April 16
http://www.sc.edu/visit/schedule_a_visit/index.php
USC- Upstate
Open House: March 26 and April 30. Tour campus, degree programs and campus life
Admissions counselors and Financial aid sessions available.
Fab Fridays: March 4, April 1
Register online: http://www.uscupstate.edu/openhouse/
Winthrop University
Preview Day- February 27-9:00-11:30 w/ optional department tours
World Wide Winthrop Day- for accepted students: April 9- 9:30-3:00
Academic and Student Life Fair, campus tour, small group discussion
Register online: http://www.winthrop.edu/admissions/visit/
Summer Camps:
- Rising Seniors who are strong mathematically: interested in career in business, finance, or economics: Actuarial Science Summer Camp- https://www.lvc.edu/summer-scholars-actuarial-science/index.aspx
- Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies: Various academies/institutes offered spcs.stanford.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
** Scholarship tips:
- Ask the colleges that you have been accepted to about the scholarships they offer. Apply for these!
- Ask your local community for connections: your church, parents' work, local organizations etc.- Apply for these- you have a foot in if you know someone!
- Apply for national scholarships- these have large pools of people so make yourself stand out.
BHS Education Foundation Scholarships: Deadline April 5.
http://www.bhseducationfoundation.net/scholarship-information.html
Columbia Urban League Scholarships- Deadline April 30.
http://colaurbanleague.weebly.com/scholarships.html
The Soloman Jackson , Jr. Foundation Scholarship- Deadline April 15
For low income residents in Richland County: https://www.southstatebank.com/about/communities/sjf/
Central Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships- Deadline March 15th.
https://www.yourfoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities
SC Coaches Association of Women's Sports Scholarship- For female athlete students who plan to major in medical field or education- Turn in complete applications to Mrs. Mudger by March 25, 2016.
http://www.sccaws.org/scholarships.html
American Business Women Association Columbia Triad Chapter- Deadline March 11
Seniors seeking business or professional career- GPA 2.5 or above- Paper copies in 401
Hopkins High School Alumni Foundation 2016 Scholarship-Deadline May 1- Seniors who are descendants of graduates of Hopkins High School. Paper copies in The College Center.
Army Emergency Relief Scholarship- Deadline May 1
Senior, Dependent child of active duty soldier, retired soldier, or a soldier who died on active duty. More info in room 401 or http://www.aerhq.org/dnn563/
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship- Deadline June 30
For Seniors who plan to pursue a nursing degree. http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/
Blythewood Chamber of Commerce Scholarship- Deadline April 19
Seniors with 29016 zip code can apply. http://blythewoodchamber.com/
Columbia SC Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship- Deadline March 21 Seniors, 3.0 GPA or above, 4 different awards Copies are in the college center.
South Carolina Federal Credit Union Scholarship- Deadline is March 12
Seniors submit application, letter of recommendation, transcript and photo. Short essay requirement. http://smplsc.com/scholarship
The South Carolina Education Association-Retired scholarship- Deadline is March 15
Seniors pursuing career in education, GPA 3.0 or above, leadership
* Copies of application are in The College Center.
Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals: Deadline April 1
Seniors with 2.0 or above, need for financial assistance, essay required and activities
http://www.richlandcountyaeop.com/Pages/StudentScholarship.aspx
Fairfield Electric 2016 Washington Youth Tour- Deadline to apply: March 4th
More information and applications are in The College Center
Kohl's Cares Scholarship: Deadline March 15
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
Applicant's volunteer actions must have occurred in the last year. Recipients will be chosen based on the benefits and outcomes of their volunteer service.
Victory Spouses Club Scholarships-Fort Jackson, SC
Applicants must be a child of member of Victory Spouses Club in good standing.
Deadline: March 1, 2016
http://vscwebmaster.wix.com/victory#!scholarships/c1ghi
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship
Open to high school Seniors going to college in Fall 2016.
Deadline to apply: April 6, 2016 10 Winners- $2000 each
https://www.afsascholarship.org/
LendEDU Scholarship
Deadline is April 15, 2016
Applicants must be a US citizen and have at least a 2.5 GPA.
In 750 words or less, answer: How do you plan to utilize financial aide, scholarships, or student loans to pay for college?
To apply: https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application/
Interested in attending Newberry College?
Newberry College is offering a student loan repayment promise. To qualify you must graduate from NBC and earn less than $36,000 after graduation. The plan is free to all Newberry students. For more information: www.newberry.edu/WePromise
Apply for the McNair Scholarship
Covers full tuition, fees, room and board
Qualifications:
- High school senior with 1100 or higher on SAT or 24 or higher on ACT
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- South Carolina resident
- Interest in a career in public service
- commit to study abroad and service learning opportunities
- www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions/scholarship
** Don't forget to search other scholarship opportunities posted in Naviance.
https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=blythewood