LHS Counseling Office Communicator November 11, 2016

Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org

College Visits…now is the time to find

the right fit for you!

How to explore your options?

1. Make an appointment and go visit

in person! (students can have 2

school business days for official

college visits—see your counselor!)

2. COLLEGE FAIR or Open House

(see wall outside counseling office)

3. Check out College websites

4. Talk to our visiting College Reps!

Talk to your counselor about

opportunities.

5. * List of all MACRAO college fairs in

Mich*:

https://macrao.org/Calendar/CDNCal

endar.asp?CalType=CDN

Transcripts are now ONLINE! Sign up for your free account at

Parchment.com to send transcripts to

Michigan colleges and universities.

Michigan colleges want electronic

transcripts! Information is in the counseling

office, or on the LHS website counseling link .

Act Test Dates Dec. 10, 2016 (Late registration now)

Feb. 11, 2017 (register by Jan 13)

April 8, 2017 (register by March 3)

June 10, 2017 (register by May 5)

Register online at www.actstudent.org

Act Workshops Information available in counseling office

SAT Test Dates

Dec. 3, 2016 (late registration now)

Jan. 21, 2017 (reg. by Dec. 21)

March 11, 2017 (reg. by Feb 10)

May 6, 2017 (reg. by April 7)

June 3 2017 ( (reg. by May 9)

Free Sat Prep! Now available to all: Free SAT prep from your own

home. www.Khanacademy.org is the ONLY place to get

official, no cost, comprehensive SAT prep: take practice

tests, prep, track progress and much more.

ASVAB test results The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitide

Batttery) Test results will be distributed and

interpreted by military representatives at 12:30 pm

on Nov. 18th in the Media Center at LHS. Students

who took the ASVAB should report for their results.

FAFSA 2016 began October 1st! Get your FSA I.D. now at https://fsaid.ed.gov/

This is what you use to sign your FAFSA online, and

is required to fill out your FAFSA. Parents will also

need an FSA I.D.

Financial Aid Info for College!!.

FAFSA Help is available @ LHS! It is time to file your FAFSA if you are a senior!

If you need help, or computer access, please

see your counselor asap. Counselors are

available to help and our media center

computers are available for use with an

appointment.

Dual Enroll in College Classes! Are you interested in taking a college class

next semester? It’s not too late! See your

counselor now about dual enrolling this year. Earn

college credits while you are still in high school.

Challenge yourself and save money. Your future

starts now!

Lapeer Early College (LEC) Info Get information about Early College and its many

benefits…is it right for you? How can EMC help you pay for

college and get a head start? Tenth grade Students will

hear about the many benefits on October 16 in English

classes.

Opportunity Night 6-12 LHS will host an Opportunity Night on January 25th,

partnering with Zemmer and Rolland-Warner schools.

Families will be able to check out many of the great

opportunities available to their students in the coming

school years. More info to come; mark your calenders

for this great event!

How do we Communicate with you?!

Stay Connected; Be “Reminded!”

Receive text reminders from the counseling

office about important dates, events,

LHS Counseling Office Communicator November 11, 2016

Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org

opportunities!

Class of 2017 (seniors)

text @250033 to 81010

Class of 2018 (Juniors)

text @250033a to 81010

Class of 2019 (Sophomores)

text @gcecfe to 81010

Remind is a free, safe, simple messaging tool which helps

us share important reminders with students and parents.

ALL personal info is kept private. We never see your

phone number. For questions, contact Mrs. Pecore.

Online Scholarship Search Reference

It is not too early to start applying! Check out these free scholarship search/help sites:

www.scholarship-monkey.com scholarship search

www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/ebook scholarship

search secrets

www.zinch.com clearinghouse for scholarships and

morewww.fastweb.com scholarship search

www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship

http://schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory

http://www.studentaid.edgov/types/grants-

scholarships/finding-scholarships U.S. dept of ed

resources.

www.michigan.gov/ssg click on Planning for College

tab for Affording College in Michigan Guidebook

Scholarships Available

Elks National Foundation “Most Valuable

Student Scholarship”

Eligibility: Current senior in high school who

exemplifies outstanding community service,

scholarship, and citizenship. 500 Four-year

scholarships will be awarded. Deadline for initial

application is December 2, 2016.

www.elks.org/enf/FindALodge.cfm

The Look Twice, Save A Life Scholarship of

$1,000 is awarded to any student who is currently

attending college or some form of higher education. One

applicant will be chosen who best brings awareness to

motorcycle safety. The scholarship will be awarded on an

annual basis for Spring semester. The deadline to apply is

December 1st.

http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_look_twice_s

ave_a_life_scholarship_9026.php?

Wayne Hildebrant Police Scholarship

Residents of Lapeer County, accepted into a law

enforcement program in college, or a police academy

can apply for this $500 memorial scholarship. Minimum

GPA is 3.0, preference for financial need. Deadline is

April 1, 2017. http://lapeercountycf.org/scholarships/

P.E.O. Chapter DX Scholarship

This scholarship was founded by P.E.O. (Philanthropic

Educational Organization) Chapter DX, Lapeer, Michigan,

to celebrate the advancement of women through

education. Applicant must be a female resident of Lapeer

County, a graduating senior or graduate of a Lapeer

County high school, and accepted into a post-secondary

degree granting college, university, trade school, or

certificate program. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or

higher is required in the last two years of study. Deadline

is April 1, 2017. http://lapeercountycf.org/scholarships/

The OMBAR "Aspiring Business Professional"

Scholarship

High school seniors who intend to pursue a business

related field at an accredited post-secondary school

or college,have a demonstrated record of academic

success, and a passion for a career in business can

apply for this $1000 scholarship. Deadline: June 6,

2017. http://www.onlinembareport.com/ombar-

aspiring-business-professional-scholarship-program

“Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship

Seniors interested in pursuing a career in the fashion

industry can apply for this $1000 scholarship @

www.fashion-schools.org . Essay is required. The

deadline is June 1st, 2017.

Opportunity Knocks: College Open Houses! Most colleges offer Open Houses as a great way

to showcase their campuses, curriculum,

specialties, athletics, and extra curricular

opportunities. There is no better time to visit a

college campus than FALL! Check out this link

for a complete listing of campus open houses.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/190NKEvt-

Dwjy-5WGPAPD-

X7rCBl8xK46eb3jx50ZSbI/edit?usp=sharing

Go Visit!!