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SENIORS<br />
<strong>GO</strong> <strong>FOR</strong> <strong>IT</strong><br />
DOBYNS-BENNETT COUNSELING DEPARTMENT<br />
DECEMBER 2009<br />
GET BUSY! As of December 7, there are 100 school days left until May 22, 2010. You<br />
need to get organized NOW with the action plan below:<br />
See your counselor by December 4 with applications that have a December 31,<br />
January 1 or January 5 deadlines to be assured that your school report and transcript<br />
will be mailed on time.<br />
See your counselor before the holiday break if you have not applied to college.<br />
Submit a resume/list of activities to your counselor and teachers for whom you need<br />
letters of recommendation – BE<strong>FOR</strong>E THE HOLIDAY BREAK!<br />
Will your second semester schedule enable you to complete your graduation and<br />
college entrance requirements??? If you are unsure, see your counselor before the<br />
HOLIDAY BREAK!<br />
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!<br />
The Counseling Department<br />
***SENIORS TAKE NOTE***<br />
SENIORS MUST COMPLETE ALL REQUIREMENTS <strong>FOR</strong> GRADUATION BE<strong>FOR</strong>E THEY<br />
WILL BE PERM<strong>IT</strong>TED TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION EXERCISES <strong>FOR</strong> MAY 2010.<br />
29 CRED<strong>IT</strong>S ARE REQUIRED <strong>FOR</strong> ALL DIPLOMAS.
FINANCIAL AID <strong>FOR</strong> COLLEGE<br />
Most student aid is awarded on the basis of financial need. Need is the difference<br />
between your cost of education (educational expenses such as tuition, fees, room, board,<br />
books, supplies and other) and the amount you and your family are expected to contribute to<br />
your education. A standard formula used for all applicants determines this amount. The<br />
formula is called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). If there is any remaining balance<br />
after subtracting the EFC from your cost of education, you are considered to have financial<br />
need. The information you submit on the FAFSA application is used to determine the Expected<br />
family Contribution. This process is called need analysis.<br />
You may apply for financial aid as soon as your annual income tax information is<br />
available. This should be done as early in January as possible. To apply for financial aid you<br />
must complete the FAFSA. For 2009-2010 there will be no paper copies in the Counseling<br />
Office – only the worksheets. Students will be able to obtain a paper FAFSA by calling the<br />
Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 or by visiting www.edpubs.org .<br />
Students may request up to three copies of the paper application and should receive their<br />
FAFSA’s in 3 – 7 business days.<br />
We continue to encourage student to use the online method for filing the application.<br />
The FAFSA on the Web Worksheet , the most effective tool students can use to facilitate the<br />
online application process, will be in the Counseling Office by December 1. In addition, Federal<br />
Student Aid has several promotional publications that list application resources, explain how<br />
students can file the FAFSA, and provide tips for completing the application.<br />
APPLY ONLINE AT: www.fafsa.ed.gov . Remember that you cannot apply before<br />
January 1, 2010.<br />
TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION<br />
The priority application deadline for completing the FAFSA for consideration for the Tennessee<br />
Student Assistance Award has been changed for the 2010-2011 academic year from March 1 to<br />
FEBRUARY 15.<br />
The financial assistance applications for Robert C. Byrd Scholarship, Ned McWherter Scholars,<br />
and Minority Teaching Fellows no longer require the high school counselor’s signature and can<br />
be completed online. The student is still required to forward the required attachments and now<br />
can complete the application(s) on their own. Applications can be found at:<br />
www.TN.gov/collegpays .<br />
TOLL FREE ASSISTANCE<br />
Free scholarship help is available to Tennessee residents. Call 1-888-268-8732 to contact<br />
Outreach Tennessee<br />
US Department of Education provides information about federal student assistance program.<br />
Call 1-800433-3242.
TENNESSEE COLLEGE <strong>GO</strong>AL SUNDAY<br />
AT<br />
NORTHEAST STATE TECHNICAL COMMUN<strong>IT</strong>Y COLLEGE<br />
FEBRUARY 14, 2010<br />
BEGINS at 2:00 PM<br />
This one-day event will help families of ANY COLLEGE-BOUND student take the first step in<br />
applying for college by going through a 2-hour session that will lead to a completed financial<br />
aid form for the student.<br />
Are you planning on attend college in the fall? Do you need information on how to obtain financial aid<br />
for college? At College Goal Sunday you can:<br />
Get FREE on-site professional assistance filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal<br />
Student Aid)<br />
Talk to financial aid professionals about financial aid resources and how to apply, and more!<br />
All students and their families are encouraged to attend this 2 hour event. In order to provide the best<br />
possible service to students now and in the future, please register using the online Student Registration<br />
form at www.tn.gov/CollegeGoalSunday . Anyone interested in learning more about College Goal<br />
Sunday may call 1-800-342-1663 or email at CollegeGoal.SundayInfo@state.tn.us .<br />
WHAT TO BRING<br />
2009 Federal Tax Return or other income documentation<br />
Social Security number<br />
Driver’s license<br />
2009 W-2 Forms or year-end pay stubs and other year-end records of money received<br />
2009 untaxed income records – Social Security, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families,<br />
welfare, or veteran’s benefit records<br />
Your 2009 bank statements<br />
2009 business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, stock, bond,<br />
and other investments<br />
Your alien registration card (if you are not a US citizen)<br />
And if you plan on filling out the FAFSA online at the event also bring PIN# for the<br />
FAFSA (Apply NOW for PIN# at www.pin.ed.gov)
KINGSPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
At the Job & College Information inside the Kingsport Public Library you can find online<br />
resources, books, and DVD’s for job searches, interview techniques, college catalogs,<br />
financial aid and much more.<br />
The testing and Educational Reference Center and Career Module is part of the TEL<br />
(Tennessee Electronic Library) database collection. The Ferguson’s Career Guidance<br />
Center and Collegesource Online are not part of TEL and are listed separately.<br />
There is special resume software on the computers in the library’s reference area to<br />
help you prepare and customize your resume. This program shows how to create a<br />
chronological or functional resume or how to combine both styles to suit your specific<br />
needs for either college or employment. The software also includes a job interviewer<br />
that allows you to practice responding to common interview questions as well as links to<br />
popular job search engines.<br />
The Job and College Information Center books and DVD’s are located on the top floor<br />
of the library or you can check out the online resources at www.kingsportlibrary.org<br />
(you’ll need a Kingsport Public Library card to use the online resources remotely).<br />
WEB S<strong>IT</strong>ES<br />
Several web sites have college and scholarship information.<br />
www.TNScholarDollars.com – Tennessee Lottery Scholarship information<br />
www.moneymag.com – Money Magazine web site contains college information<br />
www.finaid.org – scholarship databases, including information about scholarship scams<br />
www.collegeboard.com – college search, testing, financial aid information<br />
www.studentservice.com<br />
www.petersons.com – electronic version of Peterson’s Guide for Four-year Colleges<br />
www.targetusa.com – college and financial aid information<br />
www.collegenet.com – admissions information, financial aid and scholarships<br />
www.wiredscholar.com – information on preparing, selecting, applying and paying for<br />
college<br />
AOL keywords: Princeton Review College Board
SCHEDULE OF COLLEGE TESTING 2009-2010<br />
TEST DATE REGISTRATION LATE<br />
TEST<br />
DEADLINE REGISTRATION CENTER<br />
ACT FEB 6, 2010 JAN 5, 2010 JAN 15, 2010 DBHS<br />
ACT APR 10, 2010 MAR 5, 2010 MAR 19, 2010 DBHS<br />
ACT JUN 12, 2010 MAY 7, 2010 MAY 21, 2010 DBHS<br />
SAT JAN 23, 2010 DEC 15, 2009 DEC 30, 2009 DBHS<br />
SAT MAR 13, 2010 FEB 4, 2010 FEB 18, 2010 DBHS<br />
SAT MAY 1, 2010 MAR 25, 2010 APRIL 8, 2010 BEARDEN<br />
UTK<br />
SAT JUN 5, 2010 APRIL 29, 2010 MAY 13, 2010 DBHS<br />
Registration materials are available in the Counseling Office. The cost for the<br />
ACT is $32.00 (No Writing); ACT Plus Writing - $47.00; Late Fee - $21.00. The cost for<br />
the SAT is $45.00; Late Fee - $23.00. The basic fee for the SAT II is $20.00. Each test<br />
is an additional fee. The Language Test with Listening is $20.00 and all other tests are<br />
$9.00 each. You should ask for an ACT voucher to cover the basic cost of the test.<br />
Every student is entitled to ONE free voucher for the ACT. To use the voucher you<br />
must complete the paper form. You are responsible for any late fees or the writing<br />
tests.<br />
Please request a transcript with your GPA before filling out the ACT or SAT<br />
registration form. This will assist you in completing the inside portion of the registration<br />
form. It is very important that you complete ALL sections of the ACT and SAT<br />
registration forms. This will help ensure that you receive the HOPE scholarship.<br />
Students are encouraged to register online for both tests but you may obtain<br />
forms in the Counseling Office. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid last minute<br />
confusion concerning which test students may wish to take.<br />
<strong>Dobyns</strong>-<strong>Bennett</strong> school code number for registration is 431045.<br />
<strong>Dobyns</strong>-<strong>Bennett</strong> test center code number: ACT 184840<br />
SAT 43-155
SCHOLARSHIPS<br />
Students who are interested in the scholarships can get additional information in the Counseling Office.<br />
The deadline dates indicate either the date it must be postmarked or received by the high school, college,<br />
or organization. If a college requires a nomination for a scholarship, <strong>Dobyns</strong>-<strong>Bennett</strong> must nominate the<br />
student/s for that scholarship. If you are interested in competing for the nomination, see your counselor<br />
immediately. Many scholarships require counselor or teacher recommendations, and transcript with test<br />
score information. THREE WEEKS SHOULD BE ALLOWED <strong>FOR</strong> PROCESSING.<br />
ACCEL/EXCHANGE COLLEGE GRANT PROGRAM<br />
Award: $1,000 - $5,000<br />
Qualifications: Academics, financial need, extra-curricular activities. www.accelexchange.com<br />
Deadline: Applications opens January – March 31<br />
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND<br />
Award: Varies<br />
Qualifications: American Indian and enrolled in an Indian tribe. You must be enrolled at one of the 32<br />
official tribal colleges or other scholarships available. For more information go to<br />
www.collegefund,org<br />
AMERICORPS<br />
Award: Programs & awards varies<br />
Qualifications: <strong>High</strong> school graduate, 17 years and older. Go online for more information at<br />
www.americorps.org<br />
ASSOCIATION <strong>FOR</strong> CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CLIFF WEISS MEMORIAL<br />
ESSAY CONTEST<br />
Award: $250 one time<br />
Qualifications: Essay on topic, must be enrolled in at least one career & technical education course.<br />
www.acteonline.org click awards<br />
Deadline: February 13<br />
AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERS<strong>IT</strong>Y<br />
Award: President’s Emerging Leaders Program<br />
Qualifications: Leadership skills, academics, GPA 3.5, ACT 24, community service, recommendation<br />
letters. Apply online at: http://www.apsu.edu/pelp<br />
Deadline: February 1<br />
CHRISTOPHER POSTER CONTEST <strong>FOR</strong> HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS<br />
Award: $100 - $1,000<br />
Qualifications: Poster with the theme, “You can make a difference”. Go online for details.<br />
www.christophers.org/postercontest<br />
Deadline: January 15<br />
CIVIL JUSTICE ESSAY CONTEST<br />
Award: 2-$1,000 1 st place awards, 4-$500 runner-up awards<br />
Qualifications: Graduating senior from <strong>Dobyns</strong>-<strong>Bennett</strong> or Science Hill, plan to enter accredited college<br />
or university in the fall of 2010, must complete application form along with 1,500 word<br />
essay including footnotes on assigned subject. Information in Counseling Office<br />
Deadline: January 15
CULINARY INST<strong>IT</strong>UTE OF AMERICA<br />
Award: Multiple scholarships<br />
Qualifications: Academics, leadership. www.ciachef.edu/admissions/finaid/merit.asp<br />
Deadline: Varies with scholarship<br />
DAR – DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION<br />
Award: Multiple scholarships given by Tennessee<br />
Qualifications: Essay, two recommendations, letter of sponsorship from local DAR chapter. See<br />
Counseling Office for mailing information.<br />
www.tndar.org click NSDAR, then scholarships<br />
Deadline: January 15<br />
DECA<br />
Award: Various scholarships<br />
Qualifications: DECA member. www.deca.org click high school division, then students, then<br />
scholarship<br />
Deadline: February 13<br />
DUPONT CHALLENGE SCIENCE ESSAY AWARD<br />
Award: $100 - $3,000<br />
Qualifications: Essay of 700-1,000 words discussing a scientific development, event, or theory that has<br />
captured your interest and attention. Open to grades 9-12.<br />
Deadline: Submit essays December 1 – January 31 at www.thechallenge.dupont.com<br />
ETSU HONORS PROGRAM<br />
Award: Tuition and fees<br />
Qualifications: 29 ACT, 1280 SAT, 3.5 GPA, community and school activities<br />
Deadline: January 31. See your counselor before December 15<br />
www.etsu.edu/honors/university/default.asp<br />
FCCLA-FAMILY COMMUN<strong>IT</strong>Y AND CAREER LEADERS OF AMERICA<br />
Award: Various scholarships<br />
Qualifications: FCCLA member, merit-based, online for information. www.fcclainc.org<br />
Deadline: Varies<br />
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS<br />
Award: Based on financial need<br />
Qualifications: African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or<br />
Hispanic American. 3.3 GPA (4.0 scale). Meet federal Pell Grant eligibility. Leadership.<br />
Apply online at www.gmsp.org or see the Counseling Office for application.<br />
Deadline: January 11 – online nomination deadline. See your counselor immediately<br />
GIRL SCOUTS<br />
Award: Various scholarships<br />
Qualifications: Girl Scout, requirements vary. For details go online at www.girlscouts.org<br />
HAZARD COMMUN<strong>IT</strong>Y & TECHNICAL COLLEGE – Hazard KY<br />
New Program: Kentucky <strong>School</strong> of Bluegrass & Traditional Music<br />
http://legacy.hazard.kctcs.edu/jy5/bluegrass/index.asp for information<br />
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT<br />
Award: Various scholarships<br />
Qualifications: Participant in Junior Achievement programs. See website for information.<br />
www.ja.org/programs/
LADIES AUXILARY TO THE VFW<br />
Award: Various scholarships<br />
Qualifications: Female only. See website for information concerning scholarships.<br />
www.ladiesauxvfw.org click on program tab then award & scholarships<br />
LULAC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND (LEAGUE OF US LATIN AMERICAN<br />
C<strong>IT</strong>IZENS)<br />
Award: Various scholarships<br />
Qualifications: Hispanic, various requirements depending on the scholarship. Merit and need based.<br />
Details at: www.lulac.org/programs/scholar.html<br />
MCKELVEY FOUNDATION ENTREPRENURIAL SCHOLARSHIP<br />
Award: $10,000 for 4 years<br />
Qualifications: Own/operate business in high school, 1 employee even part-time<br />
www.mckelveyfoundation.org click entrepreneurial, then scholarship<br />
Deadline: January 25<br />
NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY<br />
Award: $1,000 - $10,000<br />
Qualifications: 1,500 word essay – topic and rules at www.usip.org click education & training, then<br />
National Peace Essay Contest<br />
Deadline: February 1<br />
NED MCWHERTER SCHOLARSHIP<br />
Qualifications: 3.5 unweighted GPA, 29 ACT/1280 SAT. www.tn.gov/collegepays<br />
Deadline: February 15<br />
NORTHEAST STATE – EDUCATE & GROW SCHOLARSHIP<br />
Award: Tuition<br />
Qualifications: <strong>High</strong> school graduate, parent or guardian lived in Sullivan County 12 months prior to<br />
students graduation, enroll at Northeast State<br />
Deadline: March 31<br />
ORGANIZATION OF CHINESE AMERICANS<br />
Award: Various scholarships<br />
Qualifications: Asian Pacific Americans. Information at: www.ocanational.org<br />
Click on programs then scholarships<br />
PHI DELTA KAPPA PROSPECTIVE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP<br />
Qualifications: Major in education, connection to Phi Delta Kappa. Go to website:<br />
www.pdkintl.org/awards/pro_eds.htm<br />
Deadline: February 1<br />
PROFILES IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST<br />
Award: $5,000, $1,000, $500<br />
Qualifications: Essay less than 1,000 words. Topic online at www.jfkcontest.org<br />
Deadline: Accepting submissions now through January 9<br />
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM<br />
Award: $10,000 per year – renewable for 4 years<br />
Qualifications: Excel academically, leadership potential, community services, financial need, African-<br />
American. Information at: www.ronbrown.org<br />
Deadline: January 9
SAE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM<br />
Award: Scholarships vary<br />
Qualifications: Must go online to qualify and apply for scholarships at www.sae.org click on<br />
scholarships. Information in the Counseling Office<br />
Deadline: January 15<br />
SAM WALTON COMMUN<strong>IT</strong>Y LEADERSHIP AWARD<br />
Award: Two $3,000 scholarships per store<br />
Qualifications: Scholarship, financial need, 2.5 GPA, extracurricular activities. Apply online at:<br />
www.walmartfoundation.org click scholarships<br />
Deadline: January 29<br />
*TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS<br />
Award: $500 one time<br />
Qualifications: Transcript, application in Counseling Office<br />
Deadline: Application due in Counseling Office by February 9<br />
TENNESSEE ELKS ASSOCIATION NURSING SCHOLARSHIP<br />
Award: $1,500 - $2,000 renewable for 4 years<br />
Qualifications: Essay on why you want to be a nurse, need based, letters of recommendation.<br />
www.elks.org/states/stateproject.cfm?vhpID=8040<br />
Deadline: January 14<br />
THUR<strong>GO</strong>OD MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP<br />
Award: Up to $2,200 each semester<br />
Qualifications: 3.0 GPA, 1680 SAT, 25 ACT. Must be accepted at a participating historically black public<br />
college/university. Go online at:<br />
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org Click for students on top tool bar, click money for<br />
college, click scholarship programs<br />
TWO/TEN SCHOLARSHIP<br />
Award: $200 - $3,000 per year<br />
Qualifications: Financial need. Must be employed in or have parent employed in the shoe industry.<br />
Register online at: www.twoten.org<br />
UN<strong>IT</strong>ED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND<br />
Award: Varies<br />
Qualifications: Go online at: www.uncf.org<br />
UNIVERS<strong>IT</strong>Y OF TENNESSEE SCHOOL OF ART SCHOLARSHIP<br />
Award: $1,000 one time<br />
Qualifications: Digital portfolio, image list, application. http://art.utk.edu/scholarship<br />
Deadline: March 27<br />
USDA./1890 NATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM<br />
Award: Tuition, employment, use of a pc, fees, books, room and board – renewable.<br />
Qualifications: Must attend one of 18 1890 Historically Black Land Grant Institutions, 3.0 GPA, 1000<br />
(Math/Verbal) SAT / 21 ACT, study agriculture, food or natural resource sciences. Apply<br />
at: www.ascr.usda.gov/1890programs.html<br />
Deadline: February 1<br />
WAL-MART SCHOLARSHIPS<br />
Qualifications: Be an associate or dependent of associate. For more information go to:<br />
www.walmartfoundation.org click scholarships
WASHINGTON CROSSING FOUNDATION ANNUAL NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP<br />
COMPET<strong>IT</strong>ION<br />
Award: $500 - $5,000<br />
Qualifications: Planning careers in government service, essay and recommendation<br />
Deadline: January 15 www.gwcf.org click scholarship<br />
YOUNG EPIDEMIOLOGY SCHOLARS<br />
Award: $1,000 - $5,000<br />
Qualifications: Juniors and seniors, research project applying principles of epidemiology<br />
Deadline: February 1 www.collegeboard.com/yes<br />
current information not available at time of printing<br />
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16<br />
7:50 -9:40 Block A Class/Review<br />
Singleton 1 Exam<br />
9:46 – 11:36 Block D Class/Review<br />
Singleton 7 Exam<br />
11:42 – 1:13 Block C Review<br />
1:19 – 2:35 Block B Class/Review<br />
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17<br />
7:50 – 9:40 Block A Exam<br />
Singleton 2 Exam<br />
9:46 – 11:36 Block B Exam<br />
11:42 – 1:13 Block C Review<br />
1:19 – 2:35 Block D Class/Review<br />
Singleton 8 Class/Review<br />
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18<br />
7:50 – 9:40 Block C Exam<br />
9:50 – 11:40 Block D Exam<br />
Singleton 8 Exam<br />
FIRST SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
AP EXAM SCHEDULE 2010<br />
WEEK 1 8:00 AM 12:00 PM<br />
Monday, May 3 Govt. and Politics: French Language<br />
United States<br />
Tuesday, May 4 Computer Science Statistics<br />
Spanish Language<br />
Wednesday, May 5 Calculus AB<br />
Calculus BC<br />
Thursday, May 6 English Literature<br />
German Language<br />
Friday, May 7 United States History European History<br />
WEEK 2 8:00 AM 12:00 PM<br />
Monday, May 10 Biology Physics C:<br />
Music Theory Mechanics<br />
Tuesday, May 11 Chemistry Psychology<br />
Wednesday, May 12 English Language<br />
Friday, May 14 Latin Vergil
THINGS TO REMEMBER<br />
Congratulations Seniors<br />
You are almost there!<br />
Keep an eye out for important postings<br />
Stay on top of deadlines and requirements<br />
Make sure to keep your grades up and finish out your senior year in good standing<br />
Be responsible for YOUR future - YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE <strong>FOR</strong> USING THE<br />
IN<strong>FOR</strong>MATION PROVIDED TO YOU AND MEETING DEADLINES<br />
If your are going to college next fall<br />
Have an idea where you want to go –plan visits and/or interviews<br />
Find out the requirements of the college<br />
Know when the college admission deadlines are and have everything required completed on time<br />
Start early on essays for admission to allow time for revisions<br />
Type applications or print neatly using black or blue-black ink pen<br />
Recommendations/References from Counselor or Teachers<br />
Recommendations/references may be needed for colleges or scholarships<br />
Make sure to request a recommendation/reference at least 3 weeks before you need it<br />
Give counselor or teacher a resume about you and your experience<br />
Provide an addressed and stamped envelope along with the appropriate forms<br />
Scholarship information can be found<br />
Flyers though the school<br />
<strong>School</strong> TV announcements<br />
D-B website on the Counseling page<br />
Go For It newsletter-may be picked up in the Counseling Office or Library<br />
Smoke Signals school newsletter<br />
Scholarship box in the Counseling Office<br />
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)<br />
Critical to do for financial aid and for lottery scholarships<br />
Forms are not available until after January 1 st<br />
Parents need to provide financial/tax information<br />
Try to submit by February 14, 2009<br />
Get your FAFSA pin number this fall at www.pin.ed.gov<br />
After January 1 st , apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov<br />
HOPE Lottery Scholarship<br />
$4,000 for 4 year accredited Tennessee college/university<br />
$2,000 for 2 year accredited Tennessee college (ex. Northeast State or Walters State)<br />
3.0 GPA or 21 ACT or 980 (math and verbal) SAT<br />
The GPA used for the HOPE is your unweighted GPA
Things to remember about ACT/SAT test scores<br />
Make sure to take the ACT or SAT this year if you haven’t already taken it-plan to take it 6 to 8<br />
weeks before you must submit the scores<br />
Packets for the ACT/SAT tests are available in the Counseling Office or register online at<br />
ACT(www.act.org) or SAT(www.collegeboard.com)<br />
Seniors who have not already taken the ACT may get a voucher for the ACT<br />
If your are qualified for financial assistance then you may be able to receive a fee waiver for the<br />
Act and SAT<br />
Make sure to take what YOUR college wants<br />
Don’t keep repeating tests over and over – take what you need<br />
TN/VA Scholars<br />
4 English courses<br />
4 Math courses (with at least 1 math higher than Algebra II)<br />
3 Sciences courses (Biology I, Chemistry I, + 1 higher science)<br />
3 Social Studies (same social studies required for graduation on any path at D-B)<br />
1 Wellness course<br />
1 Fine Arts<br />
2 Foreign Language courses in the same language<br />
2 Career Technical Education courses (one of which must be computer-related)<br />
OR 2 AP courses (these can’t be from your core required courses)<br />
OR 2 Dual Enrollment courses (JumpStart English does not count)<br />
20 hours of community service (forms due in Counseling Office December 12)<br />
Grade of “C” or higher in all TN/VA Scholars courses<br />
95% attendance (over the course of 4 years)<br />
NO out of school suspensions<br />
Successful passing of all Gateway Exams or state graduation criteria<br />
NCAA Eligibility<br />
Starting August 1, 2008, 16 core courses will be required for NCAA Division I schools. Division II<br />
schools have a 14 core course rule.<br />
<strong>High</strong> school athletes should register with the NCAA Clearinghouse by the end of their junior year<br />
or beginning of their senior year.<br />
Apply online at www.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common – print the transcript release form, sign<br />
and bring to the Counseling Office – your transcript must be attached to release form before<br />
mailing to NCAA Eligibility Center.<br />
All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing<br />
agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. When registering for the SAT or<br />
ACT, use the Eligibility Center code 9999 to make sure the score is reported.<br />
Make sure to plan this with your parents, coach and counselor.<br />
Check your transcript to make sure you have the correct number of core classes that count.<br />
Northeast State Technical Community College (NESTCC) – Educate and Grow Scholarship<br />
2 year scholarship at NESTCC<br />
Variable award, pays majority of tuition<br />
Must have a 19 or higher on all subscores of the ACT<br />
Priority deadline date is March 1 st<br />
Four step process – application for admissions, general foundation scholarship form, FAFSA, and<br />
“Educate and Grow” scholarship form. Failure to complete all 4 steps will result in being declined<br />
for the scholarship.
JumpStart Art History/Philosophy<br />
Taught at D-B = 1 block course = 1 high school credit = 3 credits NESTCC Art History, 3 credits<br />
NES Philosophy<br />
Some cost involved – state grant will reimburse $300<br />
NESTCC FastTrack and Dual Enrollment<br />
For Spring of senior year<br />
Must be on-track for graduation (not behind any credits)<br />
Eligible ACT subscores in English, Reading and Math (see your counselor for eligibility<br />
requirements)<br />
For FastTrack – reliable transportation<br />
Dual Enrollment Off-Campus<br />
Eligible students can take 1-3 courses through NESTCC and earn 1 high school elective credit<br />
per course and 3 credit hours per NESTCC course<br />
Some cost involved – depends on numbers of courses taken – state grant will pay $300<br />
FastTrack<br />
Chemical Process Operations<br />
Electromechanical<br />
Machine Tool Technology<br />
Welding/Metal Fabrication<br />
Health Sciences<br />
NO COST TO STUDENTS for FastTrack!
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