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USD 243 Lebo-Waverly October 5, 2018*******************************************************************************************************College Entrance Exams:

ACT: test of choice in the mid-west

SAT: test of choice on the East Coast and the West Coast and colleges with highly selective admissions policies

Register online at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). You will have to pay by credit card if registering online. Registering online is the preferred method for both tests.

ACT TESTING DATES (LHS will host the December and April test dates. BHS will host all testing dates except the July one!)

TEST DATE DEADLINE LATE DEADLINE October 27, 2018 October 14, 2018December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 19, 2018February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 18, 2019April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 25, 2019June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 20, 2019July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 24, 2019

ACT without writing — $55.50 ACT with writing—$67.00

Register online at www.actstudent.org.

LHS School Code:  171-710 WHS School Code:  173-090

See Mrs. Newton if you think you might qualify for a fee waiver or extended time testing!***************************************************************************************The best way to prepare is to study, study, study, and read, read, read! Keep studying in your English, math, science, and social studies courses, but don’t neglect the others! Do some prep work before taking the test. Doing something is better than doing nothing at all!

TEST PREP SITES: www.act.org/academy www.actstudent.org

www.collegeboard.com www.testprepreview.com www.number2.com

http://www.studyguidezone.com/sattest.htm

www.testanxietytips.com www.free-test-online.com http://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/***************************************************************************************

POTENTIAL COLLEGE ATHLETES:

NCAA: register with NCAA at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Your ACT score must come directly from ACT even though it is part of your high school transcript. Please use code 9999 when you register to take the ACT.

NAIA: register with NAIA at www.playnaia.org. Your ACT score must come directly from ACT even though it is part of your high school transcript. Please use code 9876 when you register to take the ACT.

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Preparing for the ACT, a booklet that contains a full-length ACT test along with answer sheet and test-taking strategies is available for download at www.act.org/theact/testprep. It is available in the BHS Guidance Office as well!

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Males, don’t forget to register with Selective Services within 30 days of your 18th birthday!Three ways to do so: 1) Send in postcard you can get at the post office, 2) request it when you complete the FAFSA, or 3) register online at www.sss.gov! Failure to do so could cost you federal financial aid!

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FINANCIAL AID IS FOR EVERYONE By Hayes Reed, College Ready Magazine

For the college-bound student - or the parent of one - it’s normal to experience a bit of “sticker shock” once you start crunching the numbers of education costs. According to the College Board, tuition and fees at four-year public colleges are up 35 percent from just five years ago - and that’s after adjusting for inflation. To put that in real numbers, tuition and fees average $5,836 a year at four-year colleges, and $22,218 at four-year private colleges. Once you add the cost of books, housing, transportation, meals and other expenses, the numbers can really look intimidating. But before you rush out for a second mortgage or liquidate a capital investment, it’s important to investigate and consider all of your financing options. Even if you haven’t done a lot of investment planning ahead of time, you probably have more choices than you think. But to find out what those options are, you’ll need to start with the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Federal Financial Aid: Who is it for? It’s a common misconception that federal education assistance is available only to families who are struggling to make ends meet. As a result, many families simply bypass the financial aid process because they mistakenly believe that they earn too much income or have too many assets to qualify for federal programs.

The truth is that the federal government continues to be an excellent resource for anyone in search of cost-effective solutions to cover education expenses. While it’s not common knowledge, nearly every student qualifies for some form of financial aid. Financial aid awards usually include a mix of “free aid” programs, such as scholarships, grants, or federal work study, and aid that must be repaid, such as federal loans.

Darlene Hendrickson is Director of Financial Aid at Gonzaga University, a private college in Washington state. She says it’s a frequent mistake for families to eliminate themselves from these very competitive sources of aid.

“Just because a family has funds available to cover education expenses, it doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t complete the FAFSA,” says Hendrickson. “Many colleges and universities use the FAFSA results to determine eligibility for their own institutional programs in the form of grants, scholarships, work awards, and loans. These programs are available in addition to the other federal and state programs that are the primary result of the FAFSA.”

So you may be asking yourself what types of aid might be available to you. The simple answer is that you won’t know until you apply. That is where the FAFSA comes in. The first step in the financial aid process is filling out the FAFSA.

FAFSA TIME LINE:

Now - March 1: Submit the FAFSA, online or paper version (online preferred) You can still submit the FAFSA after March 1; however, this is the priority date so colleges can get your results and start putting together your financial aid package.

A few weeks after submitting the FAFSA: You’ll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). It will indicate your EFC, Estimated Family Income. Check your SAR for any errors and make changes if needed.

March - April: Colleges begin sending award letters. Evaluate each school’s offer and make the decision that is best for you. You can accept all, none, or some of a financial aid package. You accept or decline each item separately. Make sure you return the award letter by the deadline or the money could be awarded to another student. As a courtesy, decline all offers from the schools you won’t be attending so they are aware that you plan to go to a different college or university.

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ALLEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SENIOR DAYWHEN: NOVEMBER 7, 2018, 9 amWHY: see what ACC has to offer, free lunch, and free t-shirt!You can see a schedule of events and REGISTER at www.allencc.edu; click on the Senior Day Link or call 620-365-5116, ext 6268.

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BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SENIOR DAYWHEN: November 14, 2018, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm WHY: learn valuable information regarding admissions, financial aid, student life, and housing departments. You will then have a campus/housing tour, followed by an advisor session. You can leave at 5 pm, or you can stay for the basketball games!RSVP at http://bartonccc.edu/senior-day

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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYCheck out the following websites for KSU:www.consider.k-state.edu: overview of KSU, student life, majors, calendar, and morewww.k-state.edu: admission requirements, applications, costs, and morewww.k-state.edu/admit/tran.html: see how credits will transfer to KSUwww.k-state.edu/sfa: financial aid and scholarshipswww.k-state.edu/greek: fraternities and sororitieswww.housing.k-state.edu: residence hallswww.k-state.edu: the KSU homepage

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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SENIOR TIMELINENOW: apply early for admission; www.admissions.ku.edu/apply

Contract with KU Student Housing once you’re admittedYou may also apply for a scholarship hall; www.housing.ku.eduSee how your classes transfer; www.credtran.ku.eduOnce admitted; reserve your spot by paying the enrollment deposit; www.deposit.ku.edu

OCTOBER1st: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available; www.fafsa.gov

NOVEMBER:1st: deadline to apply for scholarships and the University Honors Program1st: deadline to apply for admission and scholarships if you want to be considered for KU’s premiere

scholarships

DECEMBER:1st: Scholarship Hall decisions begin. Offers will be made the last week of each month into the summer1st: priority date to file the FAFSA; file earlier if you can (you can still file after March 1st, but your application will be late and your award may be smaller)

Last opportunity to take ACT/SAT for scholarship consideration

FEBRUARY:1st: Sign up for an orientation session; www.orientation.ku.edu1st: Deadline to report improved ACT/SAT score for scholarship reconsideration; update ACT/SAT scores and/or seventh semester GPA at www.admissions.ku.edu/update.

MARCH: New residents who have signed housing contracts begin selecting rooms and roommates online

Financial aid award letters are sent weekly. Please accept aid within 30 days; www.sa.ku.edu.

Watch for information on formal recruitment dates for sororities and fraternitieswww.kuifc.orgwww.kupanhellenic.orgwww.kugreek.org

MAY:1st: deadline to pay the enrollment deposit; www.deposit.ku.edu

JUNE:Attend orientation to meet with an advisor and enroll

JULY:1st: deadline to submit final high school transcript

Attend orientation

AUGUST:Attend orientation

Arrive on campus and become a JAYHAWK for Fall 2019!

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Four Reasons You Should Attend College

If you are considering college, you should know that college degrees offer some definite advantages. For example, college graduates can expect to:

● Earn almost twice as much as those with just a high school diploma, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

● Find it easier to retain or seek jobs than less educated workers. One estimate says that by the year 2028, there will be 19 million more jobs for educated workers than there are people to fill them.

● Establish valuable networking contacts through professional and social organizations.

● Gain specialized training in their field of choice.

(taken from the October ACT Parent Newsletter)

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PRICELESS RESOURCE!!!!The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) has a tool on their web site to help students see if any college credits taken in high school will transfer to other Kansas institutions. Check it out at http://www.kansasregents.org/transfer_articulation.

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NOVEMBER 1st is the priority scholarship deadline for both KU and KSU!!! Be sure to have a complete admissions file to be considered for their premiere scholarships!!! KU will still consider the ACT score from the December test administration. The last ACT score KSU will consider for scholarship consideration is the October test date. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPSApplicant must be a senior at the time of application. For full details, applications, and FAQ’s, visit https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships/. Click on “freshman year of college”.DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2019$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $500Essay topic: How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you? Has your participation influenced your career goals? Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?Submit the essay to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com by the deadline.Information is available at http://www.bigsunathletics.com/.DEADLINE: JUNE 19, 2019

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UNIVERSITY TUTOR’S SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTAMOUNT: $1,000

University Tutor holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students write a short essay in response to a monthly prompt. The submitted essays are reviewed by University Tutor staff at the end of the month and one winner is chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest here: http://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest October’s essay topic: If you could bring back one extinct animal, what would it be and why?DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2018

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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY – ACACIA FRATERNITY SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: one $1,000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships will be awardedWHO: male students who display excellence in academics, motivation for personal success, and an interest in studying the principles of leadership.Additional information and the online application are available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenXK73bLfWm3krXe1i64CR4KiO0IIi9eQTtgbWKrShALYkAA/viewform?fbzx=2400901710174141400.DEADLINE: JANUARY 7, 2018

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THE ANDREW FLUSCHE SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $500Create a public service advertisement video (PSA) which portrays avoiding distracted driving (cell phones, passengers, radio, etc.) Be creative!Additional details can be found at http://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/.DEADLINE: Fall semester – NOVEMBER 30, 2018; Spring semester – JUNE 30, 2019

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$GOOD360 SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $1,000PROCESS: In order to be considered for the Good360 sustainability scholarship, we want to hear from you: What do you do to live sustainably? Post a photo on Instagram with your 200-300-word essay explaining what sustainability means to you and complete the form below. We’ll choose one winner to receive our environmental scholarship, which is open to all majors.Get more information at https://good360.org/sustainability-scholarship/.DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2018

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$SIXT SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: five awards of $5,000CRITERIA:* must have a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or higher* must plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or universityApply online at https://www.scholarsapply.org/sixt/DEADLINE: When 500 completed applications are received by them or NOVEMBER 30, 2018,

whichever comes first!

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BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, Great Bend, KansasBARTON BOUND SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD AWARD AMOUNT KS HS GPA or ACT SCOREELITE AWARD Tuition and Books 3.5+ or 26+EXCELLENCE AWARD $1,000 3.0-3.49 or 24-25

HONOR AWARD $800 2.5-2.99 or 22-23ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $500 2.0-2.49 or 20-21

PRESIDENTIAL and LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPSAMOUNT: Presidential - $1,500

Leadership - $1,000CRITERIA:* Submit application with essay; available at https://bartonccc.edu/gpa * must be a Kansas resident and must complete 10 hours of community service each semester* might have to participate in an interviewDEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2019

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ALLEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMUNICATION and FINE ARTS ACTIVITY SCHOLARSHIPSAMOUNT: full-time tuition plus textbook rentalOTHER:*provide financial support without students needing to major in the discipline*may be supplemented by additional financial awards for those students with a GPA of 3.5 or higherApplications are available in the Guidance Office.DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2019

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BROCKMAN SCHOLARSHIP, COLLEGE STATION campus us TEXAS A & MAMOUNT: full scholarship for undergraduate and post-graduate degrees

The scholarship supports four years of undergraduate studies in an approved program of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) as well as the one-year MS Business graduate degree at Texas A&M's Mays Business School. The Brockman Scholarship covers tuition fees in full, room and board, transportation, books and supplies, an overseas study opportunity, and internship opportunities.Check it out at https://brockmanfoundation.org/scholarship-programme/.DEADLINE: OCTOBER 28, 2018$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

MEDIACOM WORLD CLASS SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: several $1,000 scholarships awardedCRITERIA: You don’t have to be a MediaCom customer, but you have to live in their service area (Burlington, LeRoy, Gridley, Lebo, Madison are all in their service area!)Additional information and the application are available at www.mediacomworldclass.com.DEADLINE: must be postmarked by FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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AMERICAN MUSCLE’S STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPSAMOUNT: $500/semester for 4 semestersCRITERIA: must be a high school senior planning to attend a college or post-secondary institution in 2019 and pursuing studies for an automotive degree or related field of studyDetails are available at https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html.DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2019

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BRANSON SHOW’S INSPIRED SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $1,000Submit an essay on this topic: “How (*Enter Your Show*) Inspired Me to Realize My Dreams.”Don’t be afraid to be creative or let your personality shine! Details are available at https://www.bransonshowtickets.com/company/scholarship.aspx.DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2018

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PINOT’S PALETTE SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $,1000Must be a current senior who plans to major in the arts in collegeAdditional information and the application are available at https://www.pinotspalette.com/scholarships. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2018

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DR. PEPPER TUITION GIVEAWAYAMOUNT: five $100,000 awards, five $25,000 awards, and ten $2,500 awardsThere are three steps:

1. Create your profile2. Describe your goal; how will you change the world?3. Upload a video

Details and application at available at https://www.drpeppertuition.com/.DEADLINE: OCTOBER 17, 2018

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NextStepU.com Free TuitionAMOUNT: $2,500 for college tuition in a drawingRegister at www.nextstepu.com/winfreetuition

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CARETENDERS SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $500Must plan to attend a university, college, trade, or technical school beginning Fall 2019Write an essay on the topics listed online at http://www.bellevilleretirementhomes.ca/apply.php.DEADLINE: not indicated

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NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY – STOKES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMAMOUNT: up to $30,000 a year for tuition, books, and feesCRITERIA:*Must have an ACT of 25 or better along with a GPA of 3.0 or better*Must work for the National Security Agency after college graduation*Must major in computer or electrical engineering or computer scienceMore information and an application can be found online at https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html?Agency=NSA

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2018

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ACT COLLEGE and CAREER READINESS CHAMPION SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $500CRITERIA:*must be a senior who has taken the ACT and earned a composite of 22 or higher*must have overcome challenges and can articulate your education and/or career actionsDetails are available at http://www.act.org/content/act/en/state-and-federal-programs/college-and-career-readiness-champions.html; scroll down to Student Champion ApplicationDEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2018

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THE FIRST QUARTER ENDS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 th !!!!!!

ARE YOU TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS????