Wayne State University

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Talent Scholarship Auditions – January 12 (call 313-557-3510)

Central Michigan University

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Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship - Deadline November 30

Free ACT Prep

The Michigan Virtual School has licensed testGEAR™as an online test preparation tool for the ACT, Michigan Math, Michigan Science and Michigan Social Studies portion of the Michigan Merit Exam. The purpose of testGEAR is to help students prepare for these exams.

Students should follow these login instructions to get started:
 
New Students:
Visit: http://www.bridges.com/mvhs

• If you are a new user, click the “ time user” button to create your username.
• Follow the listed directions to create your portfolio.
• Once you have finished registration, you will see “ Tools.” Under the heading “,” click on the white triangle in the orange square to access the test prep tools.  

Alma

Information about Alma College:

Scholarship Link
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Apply Online for Free
FAFSA college code:  002236

ACT Testing Dates

Test Date	Registration Due	Late Registration Due(late fees apply)
Sept. 15, 2007	Aug. 10, 2007	Aug. 11-24, 2007
Oct. 27, 2007	Sep. 21, 2007	Sept 22-Oct. 5, 2007
Dec. 8, 2007	Nov. 2, 2007	Nov. 3-15, 2007
Feb. 9, 2008	Jan. 4, 2008	Jan. 5-18, 2008
Apr. 12, 2008	Mar. 7, 2008	Mar. 8-21, 2008
June 14, 2008	May 9, 2008	May 10-23, 2008

The test is given at West Shore Community College (test center code 020-750).  Mason County Eastern school code number is 230-750. Registration packets are available in the Guidance Office or students may register online at ACT’s  Website

Physical Education Waiver

Mason County Eastern requires 1 credit of physical education to graduate.  One-fourth (1/4) credit in physical education will be waived for each successful completion of participation on an athletic team for a season.  The credit of physical education may also be waived if a student has a written medical statement from a doctor which will be placed in the student’s permanent record.  If you have participated in a sport and would like part of the physical education credit waived, please complete the form below and return it to the Guidance Office. 

 Physical Education Credit Waiver

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment Steps

1. Call West Shore to register to take the Asset Test if you do not have ACT scores of at least a 16 in English and a 17 in Reading.  If you have not taken the ACT, you must take the Asset Test.  Here is the schedule for testing:  Asset Testing Schedule

2. Fill out the paper or online application for admission to West Shore Community College.  You must provide a copy of your driver’s license and a $15 application fee.

3. Once you are accepted, a new student on-line orientation is required and must be completed before registration.

4. Determine which classes you would like to take.  I can help you figure out what classes would best fit your plans.

5. Fill out the Dual Enrollment Application, have a parent sign it and return it to me.  I will approve the courses and send the application to West Shore. 

6. After you complete these steps, you can register by going online or calling the West Shore Admissions Office at 231-845-6211. 

If you have questions about any of these steps, please see me and ask questions.  If you have already taken a dual enrollment class and need to register for the next semester, you just need to complete steps 4-6. 

Learning social skills spells success in school

According to a recent article published on MSNBC.com, the top 10 skills that students need to succeed in school (according to surveyed teachers) are:

• Listen to others
• Follow the steps
• Follow the rules
• Ignore distractions
• Ask for help
• Take turns when you talk
• Get along with others
• Stay calm with others
• Be responsible for your behavior
• Do nice things for others

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Searching for Scholarships

The State of Michigan puts out a great document called Paying for College in Michigan.  The complete guide is available in the guidance office or you can download it by clicking on the name above.  This guide includes a great overview of Searching for Scholarships.  The highlights include:

• Check with the Financial Aid office of the schools where you are applying
• Check out local agencies
• Get a list from your counselor – found here:  Scholarship List 07-08
• Conduct online searches
• Watch out for scams

Scholarship List – UPDATED 2/28/08

Here is the long awaited list of scholarships!  Although I did my best to include all of the scholarships I am aware of, please note, there are millions of scholarships available.  Many are very specific and are only available to certain groups.  Use this list as a starting point but please spend some time researching other scholarships on your own.  Check the links on this page to find other scholarship search engines.  This list includes links where you can find more information and even applications for most of the scholarships.  If no application or website is listed, please come to the Guidance Office for more information.  Remember, you cannot win any scholarships if you do not apply….so APPLY, APPLY, APPLY!!

 Scholarship List 07-08