Senior/Junior Memo
Vol.9#4
November 3, 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!
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. |
| Young Harris College |
November 6 |
9:30 AM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| Gordon College |
November 6 |
All lunch times |
Cafeteria |
| Georgia Southwestern State University |
November 12 |
9:00 AM |
Guidance-pass needed |
| Savannah College of Art & Design |
November 21 |
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.
All seniors who have been accepted to a college or university and/or received a scholarship come by the Guidance Office and sign the college acceptance book.
College Acceptance and Scholarships:
| Student Name |
College/University |
Scholarship |
| Alexandra Boswell |
Mercer University & St. James School of Medicine |
|
| Laura Dunlap |
Alabama |
|
| David Fratto |
Georgia Tech |
|
| Emily Getreu |
Auburn Univ., Mercer Univ., & Univ. of Alabama |
|
| Emily Holloman |
Auburn University |
|
| Caroline Lecomte |
West Georgia |
|
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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) will hold Stallion Days on November 8 and February 14. The April 18th date is for Juniors only. To register online go to www.abac.edu/stalliondays or call 229-391-5004.
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 1-800-523-5793.
Drew University will have Open House on the following dates: 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, November 10. 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.
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.
College of Charleston Open House for Spring will be April 18, 2009. Register online for Open House at www.cofc.edu/admissions.