Pelion Pride '19
Issue 2: October
Stay in touch with the Counseling & Advisement Office
Website: www.PelionHScounseling.com
Twitter: @PHScounseling_
Instagram: _PHScounseling
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PHSCounseling1
Remind Text Updates:
Sign up by texting @PelionHS to 81010
Mrs. Jessica Burke: Last Names A-G jburke@lexington1.net
Ms. Amber Hartley: Last Names H-Q alhartley@lexington1.net
Ms. Jill Zueger: Last Names R-Z and Director jzueger@lexington1.net
Mrs. Dana Crumpton: Career Specialist dcrumpton@lexington1.net
Ms. Tara Simmons: Graduation Coach tsimmons@lexington1.net
FAFSA: How To Pay For College Workshop
Monday, Oct 15, 2018, 06:00 PM
Pelion High School, Lydia Drive, Pelion, SC, United States
Joining the Military: Sign-Up to Take the ASVAB
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTJEUwaqWgrTU9WFIGv-wr6H3faGhf9TdSkH3K3q8urq2Q2A/viewform
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018, 08:00 AM
Pelion High School, Lydia Drive, Pelion, SC, USA
Ed-Op College Fair
Tuesday, Oct 30, 2018, 12:00 PM
Learning Commons
Please bring your college acceptance letters and scholarship award letters to Ms. Kirby in the School Counseling Office.
CONGRATULATIONS! College Acceptance Letters
Caroline Barnes
Trevor Dunn
Adam Eubanks
Eryn McDaniel
Savannah McLeod
Brianna Miller
Lydia Mills
Angela Moreland
Taylor Murray
Austin Shumpert
CONGRATULATIONS! Military Enlistment
Jacob Thompson
Conner Westberry
College Visit Procedures
Apply to College
After you submit your online application, you will then need to go to www.parchment.com to create an account and request that your transcript be sent to that college. If additional information is required, such as counselor and/or teacher recommendations, email your teacher and your counselor. We will mail everything together in one envelope.
Many 4-year colleges in South Carolina have a deadline of December 1. Don't miss the college application deadline. The sooner you apply, the better.
Requesting Transcripts
Transcript requests for scholarship applications should be made to Mrs. Rogers in the Counseling & Advisement Office.
FAFSA
FAFSA WORKSHOP AT PELION HIGH SCHOOL: October 15, 2018 at 6pm
Call 803-822-3749 to schedule an appointment. You will need to bring the following items to your appointment:
- Picture ID
- Permanent Resident card (if eligible non-citizen)
- Social Security card
- Most recently filed tax return and W-2 forms
- Parents’ most recently filed tax return and W-2 forms (dependent students only)
College Information (This list will grow)
- Priority Deadline: December 1, 2018
- Honors College is a separate application
- Average GPA: 4.64
- Average SAT: 1220-1370
- Average ACT: 27-31
- Application cost: $70
- Fall Blitz (Open House): October 20
- Spring Blitz (Open House): March 30, April 6, April 13, April 20
College of Charleston
- Early Decision Deadline: November 1
- Early Action Deadline: December 1
- Regular Admissions Deadline: February 15 (Do NOT wait this long.)
University of South Carolina - Columbia
- Early Decision Deadline: October 1
- Early Answer Deadline: October 15
- Honors College Deadline: November 15
- Regular Decision Deadline: December 1
- Average GPA: 3.99
- Average ACT: 25-20
- Average SAT: 1200-1340
The Wendy's High School Heisman
Amount: Varies
Application: www.wendysheisman.com
The Wendys High School Heisman competition is now open to all seniors who have at least a ‘B’ average and participate in high school athletics. Apply online at www.wendysheisman.com. List your counselor as your reviewer. You will need a copy of your transcript to refer to when you apply. Each high school will have a male and female winner and each will then compete at the state and potentially national level.
Your school counselor will be your reviewer.
The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Amount: $22,000
Application: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/faq/
The Horatio Alger Association provides 106 $22,000 scholarships for students who have financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required) and who have a GPA of at least 2.0. Applicants should also be involved in co-curricular and community service activities. Apply online.
Voice of Democracy
Deadline: October 31, 2018
Amount: Varies
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
For more information: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
Theme: American History: Our Hope for the Future
Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars' (VFW's) premier scholarship program. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year's theme - American History: Our Hope for the Future
Delta Waterfowl Greater Columbia Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
Requirements:
-Student must be a current senior and attend a 2 year or 4 year college or university in Fall 2018
-Student must have an interest and desire to enter field of natural resources (ex. Wildlife management, Forestry, or Marine Science)
-Student must be a US citizen
-GPA (un-weighted) of at least 3.0
-Student must submit a completed application before deadline
-Evaluation criteria includes academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities, community service, and notable experiences or skills.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Amount: $20,000
Application: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/the-process/
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. 150 $20,000 scholarships will be awarded. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Amount: $1,000
Application: http://spirit.prudential.com
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award is based on academics and community service. Two state winners will win $1,000 scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C. The national winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Access a nomination form online. Complete the form and email to your counselor to certify.
100 Black Men of Greater Columbia Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Application: Available in the School Counseling Office
- High school seniors transitioning to college
- Minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Planning to attend an institution for an entire academic year, beginning in the fall of 2019 (verification of enrollment will be required before scholarship is received)
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Application: http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
Various scholarships based on leadership, grades, and financial need. Apply online.
SC Teaching Fellows Program
Amount: $24,000
Application: http://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows.html
The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program was created to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession. High school seniors who are legal South Carolina residents may apply. Selection is based on academic achievement, community and school involvement, references, interview, and writing assessment. Teaching Fellows participate in advanced enrichment programs in Teaching Fellows Institutions, professional development opportunities during summer months, involvement with communities and businesses throughout the state and receive up to $6000 in yearly scholarships for four years (up to a total of $24,000) while they complete a degree leading to teacher certification. A Fellow agrees to teach in South Carolina one year for every year he/she received the Fellowship. Students must attend one of these institutions: Anderson University, Charleston Southern University, Coastal Carolina, College of Charleston, Columbia College, Francis Marion University, Lander, Newberry, USC-Aiken, USC-Columbia, USC-Upstate or Winthrop. This award may be combined with either Palmetto Fellows or LIFE Scholarships. Apply online. The online application will open on Sept. 1 and the deadline is December 1, 2017 11:45 pm. All letters of recommendation and transcripts must be received by 5:00 pm Dec. 8, 2017.
The AXA Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $10,000-$25,000
Application: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
The AXA Achievement Scholarship offers college scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarship is sponsored by the AXA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AXA US. Your application MUST be one of the first 10,000 submitted electronically by the deadline date. Apply early!
Harry Hampton Fund Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Application: http://www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarship.html
- Harry Hampton Scholarship: $5,000/year up to 4 years($20,000) for students interested in majoring in natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science.
- Wallace F. Pate Scholarship: One time $1,500 for students interested in majoring in natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science.
- David M. Cline Scholarship: One time $2,000 for students who wish to further their education in law enforcement, criminal justice, or forensic science.
- James O. Thomason Scholarship: $2,000/year for up to 4 years ($8,000) for students who wish to further their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations, or mass communications.
Pelion High School
Website: http://www.pelionhscounseling.com
Location: 600 Lydia Drive, Pelion, SC, United States
Phone: 803-821-2208
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PHScounseling1
Twitter: @_PHSCounseling