WHS Counseling News Hub
October 1, 2021
ACT
REMINDER!
Are you planning on taking the ACT? The next national test date ACT is scheduled for October 23, 2021. The late registration deadline for this test is October 1st. If you are a senior, especially, and wanting or needing to take the ACT again, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.Click HERE for a list of all test dates and deadlines.
THIS IS SOUTH TECH!
Click HERE to check out this great video!
Click HERE for the South Tech website
COLLEGE | EVENTS
Saint Louis University Admission Presentation
Saint Louis University would like to invite your students to join us for a virtual admission presentation and student panel to learn more about what itβs like to be a Billiken in their own backyard!
Sunday, October 17th at 3:00 pm | Click HERE to register
Wednesday, November 10th at 6:00 pm | Click HERE to register
7th Annual HBCU College Awareness Fair
October 20th | 10:00-11:00 am (virtual)
Students are invited to attend this virtual college fair to meet with recruiters from Harris Stowe State University, Alcorn State University, and Prairie View University.
The link for this event will be provided in the upcoming weeks.
COLLEGE | FINANCIAL AID
Scholarship
Submission Deadline: November 1, 2021
Progress 64 West will award a minimum of $11,500 in scholarships: one $5,000 (a 2-year scholarship), two at $2,500 and one at $1,500 to 2021 graduating seniors based upon their submissions of an Executive Summary of a Business Plan.
Click HERE for more information and the application.
My Missouri Scholarship Promise (MyMO)
Application now open!
Earn Scholarship Dollars for College! Students earn $2,500 each year by meeting
college-going benchmarks, totaling $10,000 by senior year. Promise will assist Missouri
students on their pathway to college starting 9th grade year.
Click HERE to register for a Zoom information session
- October 5, 2021 @ 6:30 P.M.
- October 12, 2021 @ 6:30 P.M.
- October 19. 2021 @ 6:30 P.M.
- October 26, 2021 @ 6:30 P.M.
Click HERE for scholarship details
Click HERE for MyMO FAQ'S
FAFSA
What is the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a tool to determine financial need for a number of different financial aid programs. The FAFSA calculates the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) that colleges use for all need based aid. The EFC remains the same regardless of the cost of the university or college.
Guest Presenters: Fontbonne Admissions & Financial Aid
Monday, October 4th at 6:30-7:30 pm
This virtual presentation is to guide parents and students through the FAFSA and answer questions.
Click HERE to join via Zoom
Financial Aid Resources
Click HERE to access numerous articles regarding financial aid. Topics include FAFSA state deadlines, completion checklist, 10 FAFSA mistakes that affect financial aid, and much more!
COLLEGE | REP VISITS
Rep Visit Schedule
Below are the upcoming virtual visits for the next two weeks which are for Students Only
All scheduled rep visits and instructions on how students sign-up to attend them can be found HERE
Saint Louis University (MO) | 10/5 at 9:45 am
University of Missouri-Columbia (MO) | 10/5 at 1:45 pm
Rockhurst University (MO) |10/6 at 1:45 pm
Macalester College (MN) | 10/7 at 8:15 am
Western Illinois University (IL) | 10/7 at 9:00 am
University of Kansas (KS) | 10/7 at 1:00 pm (passcode 66045)
St. Louis Community College (MO) | 10/7 at 1:45 pm
McKendree University (IL) | 10/8 at 9:00 am
Missouri Baptist University (MO) | 10/8 at 9:45 am
Rice University (TX) | 10/12 at 9:00 am
Quincy University (IL) | 10/12 at 9:45 am
University of Rochester (NY) | 10/14 at 1:00 pm
University of South Florida-Main Campus (FL) | 10/14 at 1:45 pm
ACT PREP
Registration Deadline: October 15, 2021
This ACT Prep Program will be facilitated virtually by The Princeton Review to prepare students for the December 11th National ACT Test. This program will consist of a baseline test, 11 prep sessions, and two practice tests. All sessions are mandatory. Participants must register for the National ACT test by October 15th. The Boys & Girls Clubs can pay the ACT registration fees for those who need assistance. For more information, contact Naomi Burr at naomi@bgcstl.org or call 314-335-8247.
Click HERE to register
JOB BOARD
Starbucks - Ballwin
Now hiring Baristas and Shift Supervisors. Full benefits for part-time and full-time. 100% paid college tuition thru Arizona State.
Click HERE for more details.
Mia Sorella
Now hiring for host/hostess, bussers and dishwashers. Offering flexible schedules, top pay, food discounts, and more.
Fill out an application and interview this week and take home a free pizza!
Click HERE for the flyer
Papa John's
Now hiring at your local Papa John's.
Click HERE for the flyer
Panera Bread - Ballwin, MO
Now hiring at a new location. Join this new team and earn a $600 bonus!
Click HERE for the hiring flyer.
Click HERE for the bonus details.
Now hiring for new or experienced servers, hosts, and bussers.
Click HERE for the flyer
The Fountains of West County - Ellisville, MO
Now hiring servers and line cooks. Starting at $14/hr offering flexible hours and no late nights.
Click HERE for the flyer
Steak and Shake - Lake St. Louis
Now hiring with a starting pay $14/hour
Click HERE for the flyer
Counseling Team
Erin Sternberg (Last names A - Da)
314-415-7519
esternberg@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Chris Lorenz (Last names De - H)
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names I - Mi)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Jennifer Skalski (Last names Mo - Se)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Sh - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
SUPPORT STAFF
Cindy Devine β Front Desk Secretary
cdevine@parkwayschools.net
Stephanie Hornsby β Testing Coordinator
shornsby@parkwayschools.net
Lauren Rowe β College Secretary
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net