Senior Newsletter #3
September 16, 2016
College Visits
Many college visits are listed on the College Visit Webpage. You can also go to the college 's website you are interested in for more information.
Remember, students are allowed 2 college visit days during school days that do not count against your attendance. Have your parent call the attendance office before the visit and tell them you are going on a college visit.
NHS Apply2College Day
Main Gym
Details in Senior Newsletter #2
FAFSA Completion Starts
More information in future newsletters
SAT test
Norfolk Area College Fair
Follow these tips to make the most of the College Fair.
1. Visit NebraskaCollegeFairs.org to register for a barcode. Take the barcode to the fair so college reps can scan it so you won’t need to complete student information cards.
2. Arrive early so you can visit all the colleges that interest you.
3. Stop by the EducationQuest booth to get free college planning materials and for a bag to collect college view books.
4. Come prepared with questions for the college reps:
- What are admission requirements and deadlines?
- Does the school offer academic programs that meet my interests?
- What is the cost of tuition and fees — and room and board?
- How do I apply for college-based scholarships?
- How many students attend the school?
- What are the housing options?
5. Attend a financial aid program offered during the College Fair.
Sunday, Sep 18, 2016, 01:00 PM
Northeast Community College, East Benjamin Avenue, Norfolk, NE, United States
Quest Bridge National Match
The QuestBridge National College Match is a college and scholarship application process that helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation's most selective colleges.
College Match Scholarships, which are provided by participating colleges, cover the full cost of tuition, room and board, are loan-free, and require no parental contribution.
If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply. QuestBridge's college partners are committed to making college affordable for all students — regardless of financial background — and offer generous financial aid packages that cover 100% of demonstrated financial need.
Who Should Apply
- Academically outstanding high school seniors
- From families earning less than $65,000/year for a family of four
How to Apply
- Application is open
- Research college partners (only for certain colleges)
- Submit free application and other materials by September 27th
Wendy's High School Heisman
This year, Wendy's® is giving away 100 scholarships ranging from $1,000 up to $10,000. Seniors, scholar-athletes have a shot at winning a Wendy's® Heisman® Scholarship.
Since 1994, Wendy’s High School Heisman has been supporting education and celebrating the successes of top performing high school scholar-athletes. We’ve awarded nearly $2 million to support education across the country, and we’ve recognized the achievements of more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors, including students from YOUR SCHOOL.
Eligibility:
- Students must be seniors during the 2016-2017 academic year, graduating with the class of 2017.
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of a B (3.0) or better.
Participate in at least one of the 43 sports recognized including:
Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bobsleigh, Bowling, Boxing, Canoeing/Rowing, Cross Country, Curling, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian (Dressage/Eventing/Jumping), Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Ice Hockey, Ice Skating (Figure or Speed), Judo, Lacrosse, Luge, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Skiing (Alpine, Biathlon, Cross Country, Free-Style, Jumping), Snowboard, Soccer, Softball, Spirit/Cheerleading, Swimming (or Synchronized), Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Track & Field, Trampoline, Triathlon, Volleyball (or Beach), Water Polo, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.
Be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model .for underclassman.
- Go to: https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/about/ for more information and to apply
- Put your counselor's email address in for the person to review your application.
- Do the previous steps by October 3rd!
Horatio Alger Scholarship
106 - $25,000 Scholarships Awarded Nationally
50 - $6,000 Scholarships Awarded in NebraskaAs one of the nation’s largest college financial aid programs in the country, the Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program is one of the major scholarship programs nationally that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives.
To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria*:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2017 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
NHS Counseling Center
Brandi Bartels E-K
Heather Marotz L-Ri
Kendra Marshall Ro-Z
Connie Ingram - Administrative Assistant
Website: http://www.norfolkpublicschools.org/schools/norfolk-high-school/counseling/
Location: 801 Riverside Boulevard, Norfolk, NE, United States
Phone: 402-644-2534
Twitter: @NHSGuidanceNews