EAG Class of 2021 Senior Newsletter
Friday, October 16th
Hope you guys had a fantastical Fall Break!!
Just a few things that you guys need to focus on:
1. College Applications - there are many merit-based scholarship due dates coming up, so the sooner you get your applications done, the better! I'd hate for you guys to miss out on those! If you have already met with me individually, we wrote those due dates down on your Senior Checklist.
- MTSU Scholarship deadline is December 1st - must have your application in by this date
- UTK Scholarship- must apply by November 1st then they will send you a separate scholarship link that must be filled out by Dec. 15th
- UTC Scholarships - must be accepted first, then they will send you a scholarship application which must be completed by Dec 15th
- TTU Scholarships - must have your application completed by Dec 15th
- UT Martin Scholarships - must apply by February 1st
2. FAFSA- The FAFSA opened up on October 1st for the 2021-2022 school year. Be sure to find the time to sit down with your parents and get that completed. Information is listed below.
3. Apply for Scholarships!! There truly is something for everyone. I've got a few new scholarships listed below and don't forget to check the scholarship search engines listed on the EAG website under the Counseling section.
4. Distance Learners - If you want to schedule a time to come in next week so we can go over your transcripts, graduating with honors, distinction, etc. Let me know what time works for you. I'll also be here next Thursday, October 22nd until 6 pm.
Be sure to come by anytime if you need help with anything! I'm here to help you guys and you guys are what make my job simply fantastical!!
~ Ms. Bryan
FAFSA Information
Since we are unable to have a traditional FAFSA Night, TSAC has provided the following events to assist you. Remember the FAFSA opens up on October 1st.
Every Friday beginning October 9 (and also on 10/7) at 11:30 a.m. CT/12:30 p.m. ET, we will also present FAFSA FAQ which will provide counselors/parents/students a forum to ask questions about the FAFSA.
Families must register for either webinar via the following link (https://www.tn.gov/thec/covid-19-campus-information/outreach-virtual-presentations.1.html).
New Scholarship Opportunities
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Criteria: Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States and must have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred during the 12 months prior to the date of the application. For additional information and application, click here: https://spirit.prudential.com
Award: multiple $1000.00 and 5,000.00 awards available
Deadline: November 10, 2020
Molded Dimensions LLC Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen who has been accepted into a U. S. college or university to pursue a college degree in STEM. An essay of less than 500 words is required. For more information and on-line registration click here: https://moldeddimensions.com/scholarship.php
Award: $500.00
Deadline: November 30, 2020
Innovation Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school junior or senior and have participated in a project within the community. Applicant must demonstrate how that participation has contributed to their growth as an individual or changed their plans for the future. Be Creative! Submission can be a video, poem, infographic, essay, piece of art or song. For additional information and application, click here: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17218/innovation%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Award: $2500.00 ( 6 awards )
Deadline: December 1, 2020
Opportunity for Black Women Scholarship
Award- $1,000 - 1 Award
Deadline: November 11, 2020
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior or currently in college.
B) Be a black woman in any field of study.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://bold.org/scholarships/opportunity-for-black-women-scholarship/
Elks Most Valuable Student Competition
Award: $50,000 - 500 Awards
Deadline: November 15, 2020
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.
B) Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Be sure to check out the Scholarship page on the EAG website for a complete list of scholarships and scholarship search engines.
Raise Me
You guys should really check on Raise Me! It's a scholarship search engine that is open for students 9-12 and it matches you with mirco-scholarships based on your achievements!
What is a micro-scholarship you ask? A micro-scholarship is an amount of money that students are eligible to earn based on individual achievements throughout 9th-12th grade. They are awarded by colleges and universities who partner with RaiseMe, and each college or university creates their own program of micro-scholarship. The amount earned via RaiseMe represents the minimum amount of institutional aid that the college will award you if you are accepted and enroll in their school.
Colleges decide what achievements they want to award and how much they will award to students who meet their eligibility requirements (which can be found on their College page). For example, one college might offer $50 for an A in Algebra, another might offer $300, and so on.
Be sure to go and check it out!
DON'T LET COVID STOP YOU FROM TOURING THE COLLEGE OF YOUR DREAMS!
The Power of Empathy
Check out this video (which was created by a teen just like you!): The Power of Empathy
Weekly Brain Teaser
NACAC Virtual College Fair
College Webinars hosted by MTSU
MTSU Admissions will host a webinar series for prospective students to learn more about the college admissions process. Each webinar will incorporate a new perspective into the college application process, including information regarding: financial aid requirements, scholarship search, and many tips and tricks to help throughout this process. Please join us in learning how to excel in each application step and how to be better prepared for your college search journey.
- Thursday, November 12th @6:00-7:00 PM: College Admissions Checklist: How to Make your College Choice (featuring MT Admissions)
How to Register: Please see below for the registration form for the College Admissions Checklist webinar series.
UT Honors Program
- Haslam Scholars Program - invitation only - so be sure to check your email.
- Chancellor’s Honors Program – Liberal arts program promoting intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, and global cultural awareness
- Honors Leadership Program – Focuses on personal development, leadership & ethics, and service-learning
- 1794 Scholars Program – Immerses students in the Volunteer experience through academic engagement, campus involvement, and global & cultural awareness
ACT Information
Seniors - if you registered for the October 24th ACT, be sure to upload a picture into your ACT account by October 16th.
There are still more dates to take the ACT for the 2020-21 school year. You can register at act.org
- December 12th
- February 6th
- April 17th
Eagleville CEEB Testing Code: 430615
MTSU Merit-Based Scholarships
Trustee Scholarship - $5,000 a year - must have at least a 3.5 GPA and a 30 on the ACT
Presidential Scholarship - $4,500 a year - must have at least a 3.5 GPA and a 25 on the ACT
True Blue Scholarship - $2,000 a year - must have at least a 3.5 GPA and a 23 on the ACT
To be considered for a Freshman Guaranteed Scholarships, students must be a first-time incoming freshman who plans to enroll at MTSU in the Summer or Fall semester. Students must have ALL of the following on file with the Admissions Office by December 1 to be considered for a scholarship:
- Application for admissions as a new Incoming Freshman
- Admissions Application fee paid
- Qualifying official ACT and/or SAT test score (without the writing subscore)
- Only ACT/SAT scores on file with MTSU as of the Dec 1st deadline will be considered. MTSU will not consider writing test subscores or accept test superscores in regard to scholarship consideration.
- Qualifying official sixth-semester high school transcript with cumulative GPA requirement (transcript must reflect GPA through end of junior year).
- Must be US Citizen or permanent resident
No separate scholarship application is required for guaranteed academic scholarships. Student will receive notification of the scholarship award offer by February.
FAFSA
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application for government aid including the HOPE scholarship, TN Promise, grants and any other type of Federal/State financial aid. The application opens up on October 1st.
Some grants are first come first serve, so it's best to get it done early. The student and parent will need to complete the application together and parents will need to access their 2019 tax information.
If you do not complete the FAFSA, you will not be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship, TN Promise or any other form of federal/state aid. Deadline for completing the FAFSA for the TN Promise is February 1st.
HOPE Scholarship
HOPE awards $3,500 per year to 4-year colleges and $3,000 per year to 2-yr colleges in TN. There is also the General Assembly Merit Scholarship for students who have a 3.75 GPA or higher and at least a 29 ACT composite score.
To apply for the HOPE Scholarship, students must fill out the FAFSA.
TN Promise
Apply at tnpromise.gov
Students must file their FAFSA by Feb. 1st, attend tow mandatory meetings held at local high schools and complete 8 hours of community service.
Scholarships... Money, Money, Money!
So where do find scholarships? That's an great question!
1. Be sure to check the school that you are applying for. They will have specific scholarships for their school. While most of these are merit-based (based on your GPA, courses taken and test scores) there may be other so be sure to check out their website.
2. Search Engines - these are great because they have millions of dollars worth of scholarships listed. We've complied a list of these on the EAG Counseling webpage.
3. Local Scholarships - Also on the EAG Counseling webpage are a list of scholarships we are notified of. We are constantly updating this so be sure to check it out regularly.
The key is to APPLY, APPLY, APPLY!!
Selective Service
Students may register up to 6 months before their 18th birthday.
Register at www.sss.gov
*It is optional for females to register
Register to Vote
- be a citizen of the United States
- be a resident of Tennessee
- be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
Attendance Matters
- Be sure to bring a note back to the Attendance office when an absence occurs.
- Parents are allowed to write 8 notes per school year to excuse an absences.
- After 5 unexcused absences, students/parents will need to attend an Attendance meeting.
Plan to Play Sports in College?
If you are planning to play sports in college you must register for either the NCAA or NAIA.
See Coach McClaran for details.
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Valedictorian Requirements for the Class of 2021
- Maintain a 4.0
- Graduate with Honors
- Graduate with Distinction
- Take at least 12 Honors/AP/Dual Enrollment Courses
Graduate with Honors
- English - 18
- Math - 22
- Reading - 22
- Science - 23
Graduation with Distinction
- Earn an Industry Certification
- Earn 12 hours of Post-Secondary Credit
- Attend Governors School
- Score a 31 or higher on the ACT
- Participate in All-State
- Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist
- Score a 3 on at least 2 AP Tests
Graduation Requirements
Math - 4 credits
Science - 3 credits (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, 3rd science)
Social Studies - 3 credits (World History & Geog, US History, Econ/Gov)
Foreign Language - 2 credits
Fine Art - 1 credit
PE - 1.5 credits
Personal Finance - .5 credit
Pathway Elective - 3 credits
Elective - 1
Total 23 credits
*Students must also take the ACT and the US Civics Test.
Class of 2021 Graduation
Friday, May 21, 2021, 07:00 PM
Eagleville High School, Eagleville, TN, USA
Christine E. Bryan, High School Counselor
Email: bryanc@rcschools.net
Website: https://eag.rcschools.net
Phone: 615-904-6710