Counselor's Corner
October Edition
PSAT TEST DAY-WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th
Please check the commons area and the end of hallways for testing rosters that will tell you where to report on Wednesday morning when the bell rings. Please go straight to your testing location!
GET ENOUGH SLEEP
Make sure you go to sleep in order to get at least 8 hours of rest; when you get enough rest you'll do your very best!
ITEMS TO BRING
Bring a calculator and number 2 pencils! The test can be taken without a calculator, so if you do not bring one, one will not be provided for you. We also do not recommend you using mechanical pencils as they can punch through the answer document.
MAKE SURE TO EAT BREAKFAST
If you are hungry, you will not be able to focus on the test. So find something yummy and make sure you fill your tummy!
ASVAB TEST DAY-- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th
Information for students who signed up will be distributed prior to the test day.
FRESHMAN AND JUNIOR IGP MEETING
We will have a Freshman and Junior IGP Kickoff meeting November 3rd (more details to come). We will open Flash appointments on October 25th (you will receive a link) so you may schedule your individual meeting. We will cover all important information in the kickoff meeting. Your individual meeting time will be to ask questions or select classes.
FRESHMAN CLASSROOM GUIDANCE
Our 9th grade counselors will be visiting High School 101 classrooms to discuss careers and help students complete a career explorer using Family Connections web based program!
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES--South Carolina Governor's School Information Sessions
Do you have a strong ability in Math and Science or Arts and Humanities? If so, you might want to sit in on one of the Governor's School Sessions to see if you may qualify to attend. Representatives will be her from both campuses. The Math and Science campus is in Hartsville, SC and the Arts and Humanities in Greenville, SC. Students These opportunities give students who are academically and/or artistically talented from across the state the ability to study in a supportive environment that fosters academic excellence. To sign up, please contact Staci Dreher, drehers@fortmillschools.org
Session 1: October 25th, FLEX time (11:40-12:05 or 12:10-12:40)- Math and Sciences
Session 2: October 27th, FLEX time (11:40-12:05 or 12:10-12:40)- Arts and Humanities
Junior News--ACT/SAT
If you are planning to apply to college next year, have you taken or thought about when you will take the SAT or ACT? It is very important that you plan to take these your junior year, as you will not have much opportunity to do so your senior year. Test scores and documents are due to colleges within the first few months of the senior year in most cases. PLAN NOW AND STUDY HARD!
ATTENTION SENIORS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PALMETTO FELLOWS
If you have met the qualifications for Palmetto Fellows, you will receive an email in early November to attend a meeting on campus on Tuesday evening, November 15th @ 5:30 p.m. Parents and students will need to be in attendance at this meeting to sign important paperwork. This is a counselor driven process, Mrs. Dreher will contact you if you qualify. If you do not receive notification by November 1st and feel you qualify, then you need to email drehers@fortmillschools.org or call Ms. Dreher at 803-835-0014.
Reminder: To qualify you must have:
- been in the top 6% of your class at the end of the sophomore, junior, or senior year
- made at least a 1200 on the SAT or 27 on ACT (Critical Reading and Math combined, SAT can be super scored but there is no super scoring on the ACT)
- at least a 3.5 GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Scale
OR
- a 1400 on SAT or 32 on ACT (Critical Reading and Math combined, SAT can be super scored but there is no super scoring on the ACT)
- at least a 4.0 GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Scale
SENIORS! RESEARCH EARLY DECISION, PRIORITY, AND ALL OTHER DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS
EARLY ANSWER DEADLINE-OCTOBER 23rd
EARLY DECISION DEADLINE-NOVEMBER 1st
PRIORITY DECISION DEADLINE-DECEMBER 1st
Event Information
2016 REGION COLLEGE FAIR
Location: McBryde Hall at Winthrop University
Parking: Follow signs from main entrance on Oakland Avenue
Come meet representatives from over 80 colleges and universities!
When?
Monday, Oct 17, 2016, 06:00 PM
Where?
Winthrop University, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC, United States
Event Information
Come to York County Financial Aid Night
Richardson Ballroom in the DiGorgio Campus Center
Information will be presented on general and financial aid, South Carolina scholarships and grants, and South Carolina student loans by representatives from their respective agencies. This is a great way for interested students to hear important information directly from the awarding organizations.
When?
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2016, 06:30 PM
Where?
Winthrop University, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC, United States
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