Counselor Connection
Palmyra High School - September 2022
Introduction
Mrs. Keppner
Post Secondary Advisor
Ms. Hopke
Academic Progress
ACT
ACT (American College Test) is a college entrance exam required by most colleges and many scholarship applications. Our closest testing centers this year are Monroe City and Quincy since Hannibal LaGrange University is no longer a test site. Register for your test, select colleges to submit your score reports, prepare with helpful resources, and receive your scores - all online at: www.actstudent.org. If you cannot afford the cost of the test, ask me about a fee waiver. These are available to anyone receiving free or reduced lunch prices.
SENIORS - This may be your last chance to improve your ACT composite score. Many colleges have deadlines in December to qualify for endowed scholarships based off of GPA and ACT.
JUNIORS - we are hoping to offer a test date in March during the school day. You can tentatively plan on Tuesday, March 28th as a test date for interested juniors. You will pay for the test but we can offer at a lower cost. More details to come!
What should my child be doing this month to prepare for college/world of work?
College Applications
Priority Application & Scholarship Deadlines
Seniors – be sure to submit your college applications to meet the priority scholarship/application deadlines. Some colleges have a December 1st deadline, and others are even sooner (October 1st). Check with each school so you are prepared and on time!
Scholarships for Seniors
PSAT
The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT® (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a practice version of the SAT exam. You can only take the PSAT once per year, and many students take the test in both 10th and 11th grade. If you earn a high score on the PSAT your junior year, you could qualify to receive a National Merit Scholarship—$180 million dollars in merit scholarships are awarded to students each year. The PSAT is 2 hours and 45 minutes long and tests your skills in reading, writing, and math. Unlike the SAT, the highest score possible on the PSAT is 1520.
FAFSA Night Sept. 28th
We are hosting an in-person FAFSA Night for parents and students in the library on Wednesday, Sept. 28th at 6:00 PM. This information will be aimed at seniors and their parents but any student or parent/guardian is welcome to attend.
Seniors—The FAFSA application period begins October 1st. If you are going to college, you will want to go online to student aid.gov to set up an account. Colleges use your parent's income information to provided financial assistance for college tuition. Submit your application as soon as possible to maximize your aid package. You will need your parents tax information to complete your application. Contact the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend for assistance for specific questions.
College and Military Visits
College admission reps and military recruiters will set up a table during lunch shifts and students can stop to chat to learn about colleges and programs. Here is our current lineup:
Thurs. 9/29 Southeastern Community College
Tues. 10/11 State Tech
Wed. 10/12 Mizzou
Thurs. 10/13 Quincy University
EOC Scores
Want to Continue Your Sports Career in College?
Juniors & Seniors who hope to participate athletically at a Division I or II College or University should register with: NCAA Clearinghouse at: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Those interested in NAIA Schools need to visit: www.playnaia.org. You will need to create an account and link to our school.
American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Program
Mizzou Field Trip
Angela Keppner
Kaitlin Hopke
Mariann Walotka
Mrs. Angela Keppner
Email: keppnera@palmyra.k12.mo.us
Website: https://www.palmyra.k12.mo.us
Location: 1703 South Main Street, Palmyra, MO, USA
Phone: 573-769-2067