Northwood High School Guidance Department
The Guidance Department Guidance Director Guidance Secretary
Important Dates to Remember
PSAT When: October 14, 2009 Where: NHS Library Time: 8:45 a.m. Cost: $13.00
SAT Testing Dates October 10 March 13 November 7 May 1 December 5 June 5 January 23
ACT Testing Dates October 24 February 6 December 12 April 10 June 12
SAT & ACT Registration You can register for the SAT by going to www.collegeboard.com or come by the guidance office and get a paper copy. You can register for the ACT by going to www.actstudent.org or come by the guidance office and get a paper copy. Registration Code for Northwood High School is: 472045
Fees for SAT & ACT SAT $45.00 - Regular Deadline $45.00 + $23.00 Late Deadline ACT $32.00 Regular Deadline No Writing $47.00 Regular Deadline Writing $32.00 + $21.00 Late Deadline No Writing $47.00 + $21.00 Late Deadline - Writing
Testing Site Codes for SAT & ACT SAT Testing Site Marion Senior High School Code 47-455 ACT Testing Site Marion Senior High School Code 188310
NCAA Clearinghouse Any student interested in participating in college athletics must apply to the Clearinghouse. This is especially important if you are looking at Division I and/or Division II schools. There is a $50 charge for registering. Register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Report from the SAT & ACT for anyone who plans on playing a college sport. NCCA Clearinghouse requires that SAT & ACT scores must be reported directly from the testing agency. Students should input the clearinghouse code (9999) to make sure the score is reported directly to the clearinghouse. Test scores will NOT be accepted if reported on a high school transcript.
Selective Services If you are a male and within 30 days of your 18 th birthday, the law requires you to register with Selective Services. You will not qualify for any federal financial aid, federal job training, or government jobs if you have not registered. Come by the guidance office for more information or register online at www.sss.gov.
Scholarships Sun Trust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes AXA Achievement Scholarship Coca-Cola Scholars DAR Scholarship FIRE Scholarship Horatio Alger Association Scholars Naval ROTC Scholarship SAE Engineering Scholarships Tom Burkett Educational Scholarship Washington Crossing Foundation
Individual College Scholar Programs Appalachian State University Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition Murray Scholars Program at William & Mary Presidential Scholars Program (Randolph College) University of Tennessee University of Virginia Jefferson Scholars Foundation VMI Scholarship Program: Institute Scholars
Online College Scholarships!! www.scholarships.com www.fastweb.com www.scholarshipexperts.com www.college-scholarships.com www.offtocollege.info www.virginiamentor.org www.findtuition.com www.studentaid.ed.gov www.gocollege.com www.brokescholar.com www.discovercolleges.com www.collegenet.com www.meritaid.com www.petersons.com www.christianconnector.com www.anycollege.com
Seniors Check out The Scholarship Book in the library. This is a complete guide to privatesector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans.
Personal Identification Number (PIN) This will serve as your electronic signature when you apply for financial aid after the 1 st of January. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply for your pin. Parents need a PIN too!!!!!
Check List for College Bound Seniors Make final list of schools that interest you and keep a file of deadlines and required admission items for each school. Take SAT and/or ACT tests. Ask teachers for letters of recommendations. Make sure you meet the requirements for all the colleges to which you wish to apply. Double-check the deadlines. Call the admissions and/or financial aid office to be sure they have all the information they need. Go to the financial aid office when you arrive on campus to make sure everything is in order. Continue checking scholarship opportunities.
Go Panthers!!
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