WHS Counseling News Hub
October 8, 2021
COLLEGE | EVENTS
Attention Seniors!
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is hosting two one-day events in place of a weekend lock-in.
- October 16th is a virtual info session, including a panel, Q&A, and some fun lab videos
- November 13th will be a virtual workshop where we will be building individual solar car kits. There will be an application fee for the kits, and SWE will cover the cost of shipping to individual’s homes. Both events will start at 12pm on their planned days.
Click HERE for the flyer
Click HERE to register
COLLEGE | FINANCIAL AID
FAFSA
FAFSA Presentation
In case you missed the virtual presentation presented by Fontbonne on Monday, October 4th, you can view it HERE.
FAFSA Resources
FAFSA 101: Your Financial Aid FAQs Answered Every year, high school grads walk away from billions in federal grant money because they don’t fill out the FAFSA. Share this FAFSA explainer to be sure your students don’t miss out.
9 Key Things to Know About Applying for Federal Student Aid A simple breakdown of the most important information students need to know about applying for federal student aid.
The College Essay Guy | Resources
Paying for College: Brand New Guide
- Find and apply for scholarships efficiently and successfully
- Determine which colleges are most likely to be affordable for you
- Apply for grants with minimal stress (#FAFSA), and
- Make sense of your financial aid award letters so you can make an informed decision about college costs
CollegeXpress $2K and $10K Scholarships: CollegeXpress hosts a monthly $2,000 scholarship and an annual $10,000 scholarship. Takes seconds to apply.
COLLEGE | ADMISSIONS RESOURCES
The College Essay Guy | Resources
Grown and Flown College Admissions Group Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington facilitate a college admissions group for parents in partnership with a crew of college admission experts, including former directors of admission, New York Times best-selling authors, and experienced college counselors. Check out their group to learn more.
Join the College Essay Guy Discord: This was created based on popular demand and is a group just for students (sorry parents and counselors) to collaborate and get support from each other on their college applications, find writing partners, and just connect on all things college admission-related.
COLLEGE | SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship Details:
- Scholarship Name: “A Daring Path” to encourage students to think about how to get the most out of their education and experience in the world.
- Eligibility: All high school students.
- Amount: $1,000, awarded twice per year
- Next Application Deadlines: 12/31/2021 and 6/30/2022
- Click HERE to apply
COLLEGE | REP VISITS
Rep Visit Schedule
Below are the upcoming virtual visits for the next two weeks which are for Students Only
All scheduled rep visits and instructions on how students sign-up to attend them can be found HERE
McKendree University (IL) | 10/8 at 9:00 am
Missouri Baptist University (MO) | 10/8 at 9:45 am
Rice University (TX) | 10/12 at 9:00 am
Quincy University (IL) | 10/12 at 9:45 am
University of Kentucky (KY) | 10/12 at 1:00 pm
Community College of the Air Force | 10/14 at 9:00 am
University of Rochester (NY) | 10/14 at 1:00 pm
University of South Florida-Main Campus (FL) | 10/14 at 1:45 pm
Baylor University (TX) | 10/20 at 9:00 am
University of Colorado Boulder (CO) | 10/20 at 1:45 pm
Bates College (ME) | 10/21 at 8:15 am
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (MO) | 10/21 at 9:00 am
Drury University (MO) | 10/22 at 1:45 pm
MILITARY
JOB BOARD
Menards is now hiring high school students for Cashiers and Courtesy Patrol. Offering flexible scheduling and competitive wages.
Click HERE for the flyer
_____________________Counseling Team___________________
Erin Sternberg (Last names A - Da)
314-415-7519
esternberg@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Chris Lorenz (Last names De - H)
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names I - Mi)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Skalski (Last names Mo - Se)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Sh - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
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SUPPORT STAFF
Cindy Devine – Front Desk Secretary
cdevine@parkwayschools.net
Stephanie Hornsby – Testing Coordinator
shornsby@parkwayschools.net
Lauren Rowe – College Secretary
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net