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Important
Information for Seniors
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SAT/ACT
Seniors who are planning on
taking the SAT/ACT may obtain an application in the Guidance
Office. Registration deadline for the May 3rd test is
April 1st; and the deadline for the June 7th test is
May 6th. Register online at
www.collegeboard.com. Our
school code is 470 320.The following
information is about an SAT Prep Class in Verbal and Math skills
which will be offered from 6:30-9:00 at Virginia Highlands Community
College.
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College
Applications
After completing the student
section of college applications, applications should be brought
to the Guidance Department with application fee. Since
many application require a counselor letter and teacher
recommendations, make these requests ahead of time, not at the
last minute. The
Guidance Department will then attach the student's transcript, test
scores, and recommendations and mail the application. All
applications should be in by Christmas break. Early decision
candidates should have theirs in by November 1.
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Scholarships
Each month, seniors will receive a
letter listing scholarship offers that have come to the guidance
office. Check on the college website as well for their in
house offers. In the spring, the Awards Committee selects
outstanding students to receive local scholarships.
Available
scholarships
- VFW Voice of Democracy
Scholarship-You may apply for this scholarship of $1,000 by
writing an essay with the theme "My Commitment to America's
Future." The essay and an audio cassette with your voice
reading the essay is due November 1.
- Coca-Colas Scholarship-The
Coca-Cola Company offers 250 scholarships of $1,000 to students
nationwide. Applications must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and
be active in school and community activities. You must
apply on-line at www.coco-colascholars.org before October 31. The
school code is 470320.
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Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) form will be available January 1, 2008.
This is the form required for the Pell Grant and for Federal
Student Loans. We will have a workshop the last Monday in
January to help parents fill out the form. You may go to
www.fafsa.ed.gov for more
information.
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| NCAA Clearinghouse
If you plan to
participate in a sport at a four year college, an NCAA
application for clearance must be submitted this fall. The
student must apply online at
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Our school code is 470 320.
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College Representatives
The
following college representatives will be at Virginia High to talk
with interested students on the dates listed.
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College |
Time |
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September 4 |
Navy |
11:30 a.m. |
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September 20 |
Sweetbrair University |
12:30 p.m. |
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September 25 |
Milligan College |
11:30 a.m. |
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Senior Events |
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Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
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September 11 |
College Night |
7:00-9:00 p.m. |
Virginia Highlands
Community College Higher Education Center |
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January 29 |
Financial Aid
Workshop |
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Virginia High
Guidance |
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SAT I: Reasoning Test & SAT II Subject
Tests |
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Test Dates |
Registration Deadlines |
Scores Available Online and by Phone
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Scores Mailed |
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Regular |
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October 6 |
September 10 |
Scores will be
available online or by phone several weeks after the test date. |
A score report will
be mailed about 5 weeks after the test date. |
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November 3 |
October 2 |
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December 1 |
October 30 |
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January 26 |
December 26 |
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March 1 |
January 29 |
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May 3 |
April 1 |
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June 7 |
May 6 |
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*SAT Subject Tests™ are not administered on this date.
SAT Preparation Class- Verbal and Study Skills
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 3, 5, 10, & 12 from 5:30-8:00 p.m., Room ISC
416
To register, call the CBI at 739-2555 or come to VHCC campus.
Payment of $80 (payable to VHCC), is due by Monday, September 1.
SAT Preparation Class- Math Review
Thursdays, September 14, 21 and 28 from 6:30 p.m.-9:00
p.m., Room ISC 412.
To register, call the CBI at 739-2555 or come to VHCC campus.
Payment of $60 (payable to VHCC), is due by Monday, September 1. |
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2007-2008 ACT Test Dates |
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Test Date |
Registration Deadline
ACT Assessment Basic Fee: $30.00
ACT Assessment Plus Writing Basic Fee: $44.50
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September 15 |
August 10 |
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October 27 |
September 21 |
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December 8 |
November 2 |
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February 9 |
January 4 |
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April 12 |
March 7 |
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June 14 |
May 9 |
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*Starting in 2005,
choose either of two test options- the ACT Assessment Plus
Writing, which includes a 30-minute Writing Test. Not all
colleges and universities require a Writing Test. Check with the
colleges you are considering- or go to
www.actstudent.org for a list of institutions that
require or recommend the Writing Test. |
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