SAT

Test Dates Deadlines

Mar. 12 Feb. 11

May 7 Apr. 8

*Please register at

www.collegeboard.com

$47

*Please check the college web-

site where you are applying as to

what type of SAT they require.

SCHOOL CODE SAT & ACT

#111-653

ACT

Test Dates Deadlines

Feb. 12 Jan. 7

Apr. 9 Mar. 4

*Please register at

www.actstudent.org

$48 w/writing section

$33 no writing

TOEFL

This test is available for students

whose native language is not Eng-

lish. It will replace the verbal score

of the SAT.

careersandcolleges.com - great

test prep. site

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

FORMS

Remember, when sending in col-

lege applications, an official copy

of your transcript is required.

Transcript request forms are locat-

ed inside the counseling office and

in The Pad 1.280. ($2.00 fee at

time of request must be paid for

each transcript request). You

may pick up your transcript after

48 hours. We do not mail tran-

scripts to colleges. You can also

send your transcripts through

gacollege411.org.

MILL CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2011

IMPORTANT UPCOMING TEST DATES

Issue 7

Senior Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES:

Senior Dues $100 You can pay Coach Greg Jarvis, Rm. 1.393 be-fore school. Check our school web-site for all Senior News!

COLLEGE/MILITARY VISITS

Jan. 6 - Clarke Atlanta University Jan. 11 - Army Jan. 18 - Mississippi State Univ., South Ga. College, Univ. of West Georgia Jan. 25 - Marines Jan. 31 - North Ga. College & State Univ.

GET ONLINE!! IMPORTANT WEB SITES - SCHOLARSHIPS & TIPS

www.gacollege411.org www.collegenet.com www.myfootpath.com www.gocollege.com www.collegeanswer.com www.scholarship-page.com www.iefa.org/ www.ecampustours.com www.embark.com www.careeronestop.org www.acinet.org/ www.fastweb.com www.atlantascholarships.com www.college-scholarships.com www.careersandcolleges.com www.educationplanner.com www.fastaid.com www.gsfc.org www.aie.org www.findtuition.com www.mymajors.com www.nelnet.com www.scholarships4students.com www.scholarshiphunter.com www.collegeconfidential.com www.goaskmama.com—tips www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/ scholarships www.college.gov www.colleeweeklive.com www.cappex.com www.collegescholarships.org www.nextstepu.com

Jan. 7, 2011

GO ONLINE!!

Seniors, this will be your last

“in your hands” paper Senior

Newsletter. You will now go

to our school website and

click on the front page link to

“Scholarships & Financial

Aid”. This is where you will

find a listing of all the schol-

arships. If there is a scholar-

ship without a website and

you need the paper applica-

tion, all you need to do is

click on my name and send

me an email of what scholar-

ship you want me to deliver

to you at school. There will

still be the “Scholarship Re-

quest Forms” outside my

door if you still want to use

those. Let me know your

thoughts on this new process!

Also, we now have a

“BLOG” for Mill Creek

Counseling - check us out

mchscounseling.com

BROAD PRIZE 2011

Huge scholarship for all

seniors with a GPA of

2.75+!! If you think you

don’t qualify for a scholar-

ship, think again! Gwinnett

County Schools were award-

ed $1M to be distributed to

this year’s senior class. You

should show academic im-

provement from the 9th -

11th grade, demonstrate

financial need, and enroll in

either a two or four year

college/university or tech-

nical school the fall of 2011.

Apply online @

www.broadprize.org

Deadline: March 1.

If you have any questions,

see Mrs. Zimmer, 1.280 or

follow the online instruc-

tions broadprize.org.

If you are interested...

University of Georgia is

now taking applications

for the Young Scholars

Program. This is a six

week paid summer intern-

ship for students interest-

ed in science in the agri-

cultural field. Application

deadline is Jan. 31. For

more information visit

www.ysp.caes.uga.edu/

Big College Fair

Atlanta National College

Fair will be held at the

Georgia International

Convention Center, Col-

lege Park, GA. Sunday,

Feb. 13, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Scholarship Request Forms are located outside The Pad in Room 1.280

Univision 34 Atlanta “Liga de

Campeones” Scholarship recog-

nizes Latino seniors who have a

GPA of 3.0 or higher, are bilingual,

and who have community involve-

ment or athletic achievements. Two students per month,

(one male and one female) will be chosen to receive

$1,000. Applications are due to the committee by the 1st

of each month beginning in November 2010 through May

2011. Deadline 1st of each month.

Gates Millennium Scholarship

MCHS is proud to have scholar winners in 2007, 2008,

2009, & 2010!! Each of our winners have received a full

ride scholarship to the college of their choice! This schol-

arship is for outstanding students who have significant

financial need and demonstrate leadership skills. You

also must be either African American, American Indi-

an/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic. The

application is very lengthy and can be found at

www.gmsp.org. Deadline: Jan. 10

The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship - $1,500/year

is available to Gwinnett County students who have ap-

plied or have been accepted to a college or university.

Selection is based on outstanding academics and will

have continued academic achievement. An essay, tran-

script, SAT/ACT score is required. Only one student

from MCHS can be nominated to move forward. Com-

plete Scholarship Request Form for the “Draft” applica-

tion. Deadline: January 12 to Mrs. Zimmer.

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award if you are running

your own small business, you need to apply for this

scholarship. www.nfib.com/yef Deadline: January 12

APIASF Scholarship Program is offered to Asian and/or

Pacific Islander ethnicity. Requirements are GPA 2.7+,

letter of recommendation, community service and leader-

ship activities. You must apply for FAFSA by Feb. 1.

Apply online @ www.apiasf.org/scholarships_apiasf.html

Deadline: January 14

Gwinnett Technical College is offering The Hudgens

Scholarship. If you are ineligible for the HOPE scholar-

ship, exemplify leadership, and want to pursue an Asso-

ciate Degree at Gwinnett Tech this scholarship is for

you! Deadline: January 20

Jackson EMC is offering three scholarships. The Walter

Harrison Scholarship $1,000 (based on financial need

& academic ability), The A.T. Sharpton Gainesville

State College Scholarship (for students planning to

attend Gainesville State College, who have financial

need, academic ability, class rank, and SAT/ACT scores),

The A.T. Sharpton Unrestricted Scholarship (for stu-

dents currently enrolled or a current acceptance letter at

any two or four year college/university, financial need,

academic average, class rank, SAT/ACT scores). All

scholarships require being a Jackson EMC customer,

letter of acceptance confirming admission to your college,

high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, two recommen-

dations, essay, also copy of most recent Federal Income

Tax Return. Application is available online

www.jacksonemc.com/scholarship.

Deadline: January 28

The J. Alvin Wilbanks Teaching Scholarship - $2,500

is available to students who plan to enter the teaching

profession. An essay, transcript, and letter of reference

are required. Return the completed application to

Mrs. Zimmer by January 28

The Louise Radloff Scholarship Program - $2,500 is

available to students who have overcome a significant

personal obstacle and are interested in pursuing post-

secondary study. An essay, transcript, and letter of

reference are required. Return the completed applica-

tion to Mrs. Zimmer by January 28.

The Alton C. Crews Scholars Program - $1,500 is

available to students who plan to enter the teaching

profession. If chosen, you will teach a minimum of

one year in the public schools of Georgia. An essay,

transcript, and letter of reference are required.

Return the completed application to Mrs. Zimmer

by January 28

The Ronald McDonald U.S. Scholarship Program

is offering scholarships to students who are role

models in their communities, involved in school

activities, and have financial need. A GPA 2.7+

transcripts, teacher recommendation, and parental

income verification are also required. Apply online

@ www.rmhc.org. Deadline: Jan. 28

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations sponsored

by Princeton University recognizes students who

have completed outstanding work in their school or

communities that is helping to improve race rela-

tions. You must have a supporter (someone to verify

your work) to complete part of your application.

Online application @

www.princeton.edu/princetonprize.

Deadline: January 31

The Better Business Bureau 2010 Student of

Integrity will offer six $1,000 scholarships. Criteria

includes, leadership, community service, academics,

and an essay. Application and details can be found

online @ www.atlanta.bbb.org/student_scholarships

Deadline: January 31

Columbus State University offers The Honors

Program for highly capable and motivated individu-

als who challenge themselves. You must apply to

CSU. This scholarships totals $13,200, including a

stripend for studying abroad. Minimum requirements

GPA 3.5, SAT 1200, ACT 27. Apply @ //hon-

ors.colstate.edu. Deadline: January 31.

KFC Colonel’s Scholars is looking for high school

seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial

spirit. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees,

textbooks, room & board. Requirements are a GPA

2.75+, pursue a bachelor’s degree, U.S. citizen,

demonstrate financial need. Deadline: February 9

The National Commission for Cooperative Edu-

cation Scholarship Program offers155 Merit Schol-

arships to 7 partner colleges (see list of schools

online). You must be accepted and attend one of the

7 schools along with a GPA 3.5, and an essay.

Apply online @ www.co-op.edu.

Deadline: February 15

The AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

offers $2,000 college scholarships for outstanding

achievement in activities in school, the community or

the workplace. For more information and both appli-

cations apply online @ www.axa-achievement.com.

Deadline: February 15

The J. Floyd and Eunice Brannan Scholarship is

$1,000 per year for four years as long as you main-

tain a “B” average in college. To apply, you must be

Hope eligible (3.0 cumulative GPA.), accepted to a

four year college, have community activities you

participated in, one recommendation, transcript and

an essay. Deadline: February 25

The Atlanta Toyota Scholarship is providing schol-

arships to every Gwinnett County high school for

students who pursue post-secondary education.

One student and one teacher from Mill Creek H.S.

will be selected by Atlanta Toyota. The student will

receive $1,500 and the teacher will receive $750.

This is an awesome scholarship! Requirements are

an essay along with two recommendations plus your

transcript. Return completed applications to Mrs.

Zimmer by February 25.

Area 3 Gwinnett Council PTA Scholarships are being

offered to MCHS seniors who are a PTA/PTSA member,

have been accepted or is awaiting acceptance to a two or

four year college/university in Georgia (must attend a Ga.

College) and have exhibited good character. A tran-

script, SAT/ACT scores, recommendations and applica-

tion are required. Deadline: February 28

More Opportunities Wesleyan College offers Wesleyan Scholars Awards in

various programs. The annual scholarship is valued at

$9,000 and is renewable each year. Contact Lisa Sloben

@ 478-757-5171 for more information.

Bank of America is offering Juniors and Seniors an

opportunity to develop leadership skills through an 8-

week paid summer internship at a local non-profit agency

and attend a Student Leadership Summit in Washington,

D.C. Apply by January 12 @

www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund has various scholar-

ship opportunities available for Hispanic students. To

see if you are eligible for any of the scholarships visit

their website at www.hsf.net. They also have a “High

School Student Support” (listed under Programs at top of

site) that will answer a lot of your questions about col-

lege. Deadline varies on each scholarship.

UNCF offers scholarship opportunities, visit

www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp. Also,

blackexcel.org & blackstudents.org. College.gov

offers scholarships to those students who have overcame

challenges such as peer pressure, lack of family support,

and financial barriers. Mexican American Legal De-

fense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) offers many

scholarship opportunities @ www.maldef.org. Dead-

lines vary.

North Georgia College & State University If you are

interested in participating in the Corps of Cadets and

have a 2.5 GPA, SAT 440 Math, 480 Reading, in good

physical condition contact

www.northgeorgia.edu/cadetscholarships

Georgia Perimeter College offers “TAG” Transfer

Admission Guarantee with thirty-nine University System

of Georgia colleges and universities including UGA,

Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State

University and others. GPC guarantees that students

who succeed in associate degree programs will continue

their education at a four-year college of their choice. In

order to use “TAG” you must maintain the required GPA

while at GPC. For more information visit their website @

www.gpc.edu.

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