Panther Pride
Senior Newsletter Issue 6: February 13, 2016
Scholarships
College Acceptance and SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
College Goal SC
WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 2016 10:00am - 1:00pm
WHERE: MTC Airport Campus - Academic Center
Get the college financial aid assistance you’re looking for at College Goal SC at the MTC Airport Campus, February 20 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. At this event, you can receive help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the school of your choice.
Current and potential students of any college, including seniors from any area high school, are encouraged to attend.
This free community event is sponsored by the TRiO & Community Support Programs of Midlands Technical College. For more information about College Goal SC, visit http://sccango.org/college-goal-sc.
Opportunities
- The Scholars Program will provide work experience and training for students in manufacturing areas of study such as Mechatronics, Maintenance Technology, Automotive, Machine Tool, Robotics, Logistics, Production Technology and other related degrees.
- The students also receive tuition assistance while working part-time hours at BMW Manufacturing Co. Partner colleges include Greenville Technical College, Spartanburg Community College, and Tri County Technical College.
- The BMW Scholars Team will begin recruiting for the August 2016 Scholars class very soon.
- The posting for the application will be on the BMW website https://www.bmwusfactory.com/student-programs/technical-and-community-college-students/scholars-program/
Not sure where you want to go to college?
ACT Registration Dates
Practice Tests are available through Naviance.
Testing Date: April 9, 2016
Deadline: March 4, 2016 ($56.40 with writing, $39.50 without writing)
Late Registration Deadline: March 18, 2016 (regular fee + $25.00)
Testing Date: June 11, 2016
Deadline: May 6, 2016 ($56.40 with writing, $39.50 without writing)
Late Registration Deadline: May 20, 2016 (regular fee + $25.00)
SAT Registration Dates
Practice Tests are available through Naviance and https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
Testing Date: March 5, 2016 (Redesigned SAT)
Deadline: February 5, 2016 ($54.50 with Essay, $43.00 without essay)
Late Registration Deadline: February 23, 2016 (regular fee + $28.00)
Testing Date: May 7, 2016
Deadline: April 8, 2016 ($54.50 with Essay, $43.00 without essay)
Late Registration Deadline: April 26, 2016 (regular fee + $28.00)
Testing Date: June 4, 2016
Deadline: May 5, 2016 ($54.50 with Essay, $43.00 without essay)
Late Registration Deadline: May 25, 2016 (regular fee + $28.00)
Transcripts
- Log-in to Naviance
- Add the colleges you are applying to
- Check the box "request a transcript"
College Visit Procedures
College Open House Events
University of Alabama: Feb. 1, Feb. 15, Mar. 7
(register at www.universitydays.us.edu)
HBCU College Fair @ Benedict College: Mar. 23
(register at www.benedict.edu/nacdrao)
Charleston Southern University First Look: Jan. 30, Mar. 19
(call 800.947.7474 to register)
Charleston Southern University Saturday Visits: Feb. 20, Apr. 16
(call 800.947.7474 to register)
Coastal Carolina University: Jan. 30, Feb. 13, Mar. 19, Apr. 16, 23, 30
(register at www.coastal.edu/admissions/visits.html)
Erskine College: Mar. 4, Apr. 23
(register at www.know.erskine.edu)
Georgia SouthWestern State University: Jan. 30, Apr. 2
(register at https://gsw.edu/admissions/previewday)
Morris College: Feb. 10
(call 866.853.1345 to register)
North Greenville University Open House: Mar. 19
(register at www.ngu.edu)
Seton Hall University: Feb. 14, Apr. 24
(register at www.shu.edu/visiting)
Southern Wesleyan University: Feb. 15, Mar. 18, Apr. 1, June 17
(register at www.swu.edu/visit)
Spartanburg Methodist College: Jan. 30, Mar. 19
(more info at www.go2smc.info)
USC- Upstate Open House: Mar. 26, Apr. 30
(more info at www.uscupstate.edu)
USC- Upstate Fab Fridays: Feb. 5, Mar. 4, Apr. 1
(more info at www.uscupstate.edu)
College Athletics?
If you are considering playing a sport at a Division I or II college, you need to register with NCAA by visiting http://elgibilitycenter.org. This process must be completed in order to play at the college level. Please see your counselor with any questions.
NAIA colleges now require their athletes to complete eligibility as well. You can register with the NAIA by visiting www.playnaia.org
Stay in touch with the Counseling & Advisement Office
Website: www.PelionHScounseling.com
Twitter: @PHS_Counseling1
Instagram: @PHS_Counseling1
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PHSCounseling1
Remind Text Updates:
Sign up by texting @PelionHS to 81010
Mrs. Burke (A-G): jburke@lexington1.net
Mrs. Heywood (H-Q): aheywood@lexington1.net
Mrs. Zueger (R-Z and Director): jzueger@lexington1.net
Mrs. Crumpton (Career Facilitator): dcrumpton@lexington1.net