BRONCO CONNECTION
October 2, 2015 (Volume 3)
*IN THIS ISSUE*
TESTING INFORMATION
- PSAT Prep Course & ACT Prep Course begin this week @ LSN!
COLLEGE HAPPENINGS
- LSR7 COLLEGE NIGHT THIS MONDAY!
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
- There's an app for that!
- There's a new TOOL in town!
PSAT Test Date
- During school hours on Super Test Day
- Limited availability; sign up, in advance, through Mrs. Meuschke in Guidance (816/986-3053 OR valerie.meuschke@lsr7.net). Limited availability - sign up ASAP!
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2015, 09:00 AM
Lee's Summit North High School, Northeast Douglas Street, Lee's Summit, MO, United States
PSAT LSN Prep Course for Sophomores and Juniors
- October 5th, 7th, & 12th @ 2:45-6:00pm in Mrs. Cole's Room - 2136
- Sign up through Mrs. Meuschke in Guidance (816/986-3053 OR valerie.meuschke@lsr7.net) Limited availability - sign up ASAP!
- Prep course is $35 for LSN students / $90 for out-of-district students
- See flyer below for more details
PSAT Free, Online Cram Sessions through KAPLAN
ACT Prep Course 2 Now Available for October 24 Test Date
- ACT Prep Course 2 begins meeting on Oct. 6th
- Sign up through Mrs. Meuschke in Guidance (816/986-3053 OR valerie.meuschke@lsr7.net) Limited availability - sign up ASAP!
- $35 for LSN students / $90 for out-of-district students
- See flyer below for more details
Upcoming College Visits
University of Southern California, 10/7 @ 1:30p in Studio 2006
University of Iowa, 10/8 @ 10:15a in Studio 2006
University of Kansas (KU), 10/9 @ 1:00p in Studio 2006
Southern Methodist University, 10/13 @ 8:30a in Studio 2006
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 10/13 @ 9:30a in (TBA)
Drake University, 10/13 @ 10:15a in Studio 2006
University of Alabama, 10/13 @ 1:00p in Studio 2006
Tulane University, 10/15 @ 1:30p in Studio 2006
Emporia State University, 10/19 @ 10:15a in Studio 2006
Baker University (Baldwin, KS campus), 10/19 @ 1:00p in (TBA)
MidAmerica Nazarene University, 10/20 @ 10:15a in the PCR
Pittsburgh State University, 10/20 @ 1:00p in Studio 2006
Vanderbilt University, 10/21 @ 9:30a in Studio 2006
University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), 10/21 @ 10:15a in Studio 2006
Don't forget to sign up for these ahead of time (below)!!!
Black & Veatch Explorer Post Program (Aug 2015-Jun 2016)
- Registration for the program is $40
- Application/fees must be submitted by October 13th - see Ms. Keltner in Guidance for the application
- Additional details/information: 913/458-9030 or mailto:explorers@bv.com
LSR7 College Night
- Visit with over 100 institutions of higher education. Click here for the complete list: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx5J7Kwg_oFkSzhoUFNieVA3dXc/view?usp=sharing
- SAVE yourself TIME at the fair, pre-register @ www.GoToCollegeFairs.com - don't forget to print off your personal bar code and bring it with you!
Monday, Oct 5, 2015, 06:30 PM
The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 400 Northwest Murray Road, Lee's Summit, MO, United States
MCC-Penn Valley HBCU Experience 2015
MCC-Penn Valley is proud to present Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Experience 2015! The Experience is an opportunity for community college students to learn about transfer opportunities to historically black colleges and universities. High school juniors and seniors will also meet with college representatives and find out how MCC-Penn Valley can prepare them for the HBCU Experience!
Schools and individuals must reserve their space in advance, and register online prior to attending the event. http://www.mcckc.edu/services/hbcu/experience/default.asp
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2015, 09:30 AM
MCC-Penn Valley Education Center, Penn Drive, KCMO, MO, United States
Truman Medical-Lakewood Explorers - Open House Meeting
- Activities for 2015-2016 include suturing, casting, public health and much more!
- Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30-8:00pm.
- Contact Jane.Bardwell@tmcmed.org for more information.
Monday, Oct 12, 2015, 06:30 PM
Truman Medical Center Lakewood, Lee's Summit Road, KCMO, MO, United States
Thank you for your patience as I get this area efficiently situated!!
There's an APP for that!
CONTEST TIME! I have goodies for the first 5 students that share comments and thoughts about any scholarship search apps they find, use, and like! I want to learn more - but I need your help finding the "good ones"! Annnddddd....GO!
I guess I should've known there would be scholarship search apps, it just hadn't occurred to me to look for them. So, Taylor Beeman, thank you for introducing me to "Scholly" - it's awesome (and I may have used it last week while looking for new scholarships to highlight). :)
There's a new TOOL in town!
Secondary and higher education institutions, in particular, use this magical number to determine your average grades over the course of different time segments (ie. semesters, quarters, years, etc.). It takes time to say: "I'm mostly an 'A' student except for ALL of my Math courses. I got a 'F' in Algebra but miraculously passed Geometry with a "D+". So, mostly, I get 'A's'." As an Admissions counselor, all I can ascertain from that is that Math is not your strongest subject; I can't offer any scholarships to a "mostly 'A's' student". That is where GPA calculators become your new best friend!
To figure your GPA (without having to wait for me to pull a copy of your transcript), you can go to http://www.college-scholarships.com/gpa-calculator/ and do it in a few nanoseconds. Go ahead, try it out!
And just so you know, here is the scale and what it means to your prospective higher education goals:
4.0+ = ("A" average) This is the top tier; in this range, you are eligible for pretty much any scholarship you want!
3.0-3.9 = ("B" average) This is great, you are above average; you may have to work a bit harder for your grades, but people can still "see" your effort through this range.
2.0-2.9 = ("C" average) You are an average student; your scholarship opportunities begin to slim down at this range.
1.0-1.9 = ("D" average) You are struggling with something - whether it be an academic subject, or a personal issue that is keeping you from concentrating on your studies. Guidance is here to help you sort through these issues and get back on track - the earlier the better! Very few financial aid opportunities are left at this range.
0.0-0.9 = (Failing) See 1.0-1.9 range; same rules apply.
KAPLAN: Online Essay Success Webinars
YOUR LSN GUIDANCE TEAM
Rebecca Seitz (A-D) 986-3036 rebecca.seitz@lsr7.net
Robin Gray (E-La) 986-3020 robin.gray@lsr7.net
Laura Hillbrand (Le-R) 986-3018 laura.hillbrand@lsr7.net
Shelley McCain (S-Z) 986-3021 shelley.mccain@lsr7.net
Tina Faulker (Social Worker) 986-3003 tina.faulkner@lsr7.net
Karla Barnhill (Registrar) 986-3017 karla.barnhill@lsr7.net
Valerie Meuschke (Admin. Asst.) 986-3003 valerie.meuschke@lsr7.net
J. Keltner (College & Scholarship Coor.) 986-3051 jessica.keltner@lsr7.net
Harris Deutsch (ReDiscover) 986-3087 harris.deutsch@lsr7.net
Website: www.lsnhs.lsr7.org
Location: 901 NE Douglas St, Lee's Summit, MO, United States
Phone: (816) 986-3003