Senior/Junior Memo
Vol.9#3
October 9, 2008
Teachers: This copy has been provided for your bulletin board. Please call attention to
this newsletter and post it. Information is not repeated. Thanks!
Upcoming Dates—
October 15, 2008 – PSAT
Scholarships: Scholarship information is posted on the website www.mcintoshhigh.com --we hope you find this listing helpful. Please use the websites listed to obtain further information. If the listing indicates that a nomination is needed, come by Guidance to pick up the Nomination Form to complete and return to Guidance. Feel free to contact your guidance counselor if you need assistance. Mrs. Huey is this year’s contact for scholarships.
On-Campus College Visits: Come by Guidance to sign-up in the On-Campus Visit book, complete the form for a pass, and pick up a handout. These visits are for senior and juniors only. Remember no passes will be issued the day of the visit. Only three visits per student per year, so choose wisely!
Check the board in the Guidance office for the most updated information!
| College/University |
Date |
Time |
Place/Pass Info. |
| University of Alabama |
October 9 |
9:00 AM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| Georgia Tech |
October 10 |
1:30 PM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| Mississippi St. Univ. |
October 14 |
9:00 AM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| LaGrange College |
October 15 |
2:00 PM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| Emory University |
October 17 |
1:30 PM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville |
October 21 |
11:00 AM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| Converse College |
October 21 |
1:30 PM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| Furman University |
October 22 |
10:30 AM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| Vanderbilt University |
October 28 |
1:30 PM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| Univ. of West Georgia |
October 30 |
10:00 AM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| Young Harris College |
November 6 |
9:30 AM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| Georgia Southwestern State University |
November 12 |
9:00 AM |
Guidance-pass needed |
Information:
College Board Office South 866-392-4088
Fast Web Student Bulletin --Check out the bulletin board outside the Guidance office for information
Free College Scholarship Search & Financial Aid Information- Scholarships.com
Order Transcripts in Guidance, cost is $3.00 ea —and will be available in THREE school days after ordering. Transcripts can now be ordered online at www.GAcollege411.org. Go to www.GAcollege411.org. Log on or create an account. Click on “My 411”. Choose “My Transcripts” on left menu. (A little below half point). Verify or update information. Click “Update info and continue” button. Select destination schools (use CTRL and click to select multiple schools if you choose to send to more than one). Enable automatic release of future versions. Click “Release Transcript” button. A confirmation will be presented. Recipient Post Secondary Institution(s) will be listed with release date. After the Post Secondary Institution downloads the transcript, a date will be displayed. Log off.
College Acceptance and Scholarships:
| Jessica Conaway |
Anderson University |
Softball |
| Emily Husted |
Columbus State University |
Soccer |
| Mattie Parten |
Freed-Hardeman University |
Partial academic |
MHS school code is # 112360
SAT and ACT Test Dates 2008-2009 School Year.
Register at www.collegeboard.com
SAT 2008—2009
| Test Date |
Registration |
Late Registration |
| Nov. 1, 2008 |
Sept. 26, 2008 |
Oct. 10, 2008 |
| Dec. 6, 2008 |
Nov. 5, 2008 |
Nov. 18, 2008 |
| Jan. 24, 2009 |
Dec. 26, 2008 |
Jan. 6, 2009 |
| Mar. 14, 2009 |
Feb. 10, 2009 |
Feb. 24, 2009 |
| May 2, 2009 |
Mar. 31, 2009 |
April 9, 2009 |
| June 6, 2009 |
May 5, 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
Register at www.act.org
ACT 2008 – 2009
| Test Date |
Registration |
Late Registration |
| Oct. 25, 2008 |
Sept. 19, 2008 |
Sept. 20 – Oct. 3, 2008 |
| Dec. 13, 2008 |
Nov. 7, 2008 |
Nov. 8 – 20, 2008 |
| Feb. 7, 2009 |
Jan. 6, 2009 |
Jan. 7 – 16, 2009 |
| Apr. 4, 2009 |
Feb. 27, 2009 |
Feb. 28 – Mar. 13, 2009 |
| June 13, 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
May 9 – 22, 2009 |
For information on SAT/ACT prep classes call Community Schools at
770-460-3990.
Barnard, The Liberal Arts College for Women in New York City is hosting a program to give those interested in learning more about the educational opportunities the chance to do so. The dates are: October 6, 11, 12, and 27, November 1 and 2, 2008. Visit the website at www.barnard.edu/admiss to register or call 212-854-2014.
National Hispanic College Fair is hosting a college information program for high school seniors on Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 9:30 AM unitl 12:30 PM at Meadowcreek High in Norcross. For more information contact Marge Weinhofer at 1-800-460-0599.
Georgia Tech’s Polymer and Fiber Engineering program will have Career Day on October 11. Time to be posted and reservations must be made in advanced at www.ptfe.gatech.edu.
Discover Duke University at the Atlanta information sessions. October 12 at 4:00 PM at JW Marriott Buckhead, 3300 Lenox Road, Atlanta. October 13 at 7:30 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn-Atlanta East Stonecrest, 7890 Mall Ring Road, Lithonia. To register visit www.admissions.duke.edu.
Fort Valley State University will host its annual Fall Preview Day on Saturday, October 25 from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the Health and Physical Education Complex. You may make your reservation for this event by calling 1-877-462-3878 or on the website at www.fvsu.edu.
Bryn Mawr College invites interested students to spend the night on campus, meet student leaders, speak to professors, visit classes, talk to coaches and experience it yourself. The event is October 26 – 27. For details and to register go to: www.brynmawr.edu/admissions/fallpreview/.
Benedict College will host its Fall Open House on Saturday, November 1 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon. Registration must be made by October 24 by calling 1-800-868-6598 or 1803-705-4910.
Jacksonville State University’s Fall Preview Day will be Saturday, November 1 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more information call 1-800-231-5291.
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University will host their annual High School Senior Day program on Saturday, November 8 beginning at 7:30 AM in conjunction with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). You can register online at www.aamu.edu or call 256-372-5250 for more information.
Alabama State University’s time to connect is November 8 beginning at 8:00 AM. Learn what educational opportunities Alabama State offers. Register by November 6 by calling 1-800-253-5037.
Birmingham Southern College is hosting Black & Gold Days! Visit the campus and discover life at BSC on November 10. To learn more or to register online, visit http://www.bsc.edu/admission/black-gold.htm or cal 1800-523-5793.
DeVry University is hosting Young Women In Science and Technology on November 13. Registration forms are available in the Guidance Office and must be submitted no later than October 24. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in downtown Decatur.
Drew University will have Open House on the following dates: Science Day - October 13, Discover Drew – October 18, Arts Day – November 7 and Inside Drew – November 22. For more information call 973-408-DREW. Register online at www.drew.edu/cla/visit.
Skidmore College 2008 Open Houses are: General Campus Open House, October 13 and November 10. Dance Open House, October 11. Studio Art Open House, November 8. Science/Mathematics Open House, November 9. Theater Open House, November 15. For more information visit www.skidmore.edu or call 800-867-6007.
Armstrong Atlantic State University Pirate Preview Visit Dates are November 8, 2008, February 21 and April 4, 2009. Reserve your spot on the website at www.es.armstrong.edu/admissions/openhouse.htm or call 1-800-633-2349.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is holding an information session for interested high school students. The event will be held at the Greater Atlanta Christian School, Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 3:00 PM. For more information visit www.mitadmissions.org.
Washington and Lee University will host an information session October 30 at 7:00 PM at the Buckhead Hotel Atlanta, 3405 Lenox Road, NE, Atlanta. For more information visit www.wlu.edu or call 540-458-8710.
Reinhardt College is holding Experience Reinhardt on November 15, January 24 and February 21. Spring Visitation Day is April 25, 2009. For more information visit the website at admissions@reinhardt.edu.