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For seniors and their parents
MHHS COUNSELING STAFF:
Tina Killian, counselor—seniors A-K
Stephanie McGraw, counselor – seniors L-Z
Leisa Simons, registrar – seniors A-K
Rose Liggett, registrar – seniors L-Z
Keri Mahan, secretary/receptionist
Phone (870) 425-1224
Fax (870) 425-4026
WEBSITE: http://bombers.k12.ar.us/hs/hs_counselors/index.html
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1. SCHOLARSHIP NOTEBOOKS:
A. What are the scholarship notebooks, and how can I apply?
There are three 3-ring binders located on the front counter in the counselors’
office.
- One notebook is designated as the notebook where all local
scholarships are housed.
- The second notebook is for state scholarships.
- The third is for national scholarships.
Order forms for scholarships are at the front desk in the counselors’ office.
B. There are a few scholarships in the fall, but most scholarships will be available in the
spring semester of the senior year.
C. Information regarding available scholarships can also be found on the counselors’ wall,
on the counselors’ link on the school website, and in the daily announcements.
2. ACT/SAT REGISTRATION PACKETS are located in the counselors’ office. There are practice
tests available as well.
3. COLLEGE CATALOGS, pamphlets, applications, and other information are available in the
counselors’ office. Most schools have an online application (and many waive the fees for using this
method of applying), and many of the schools no long have paper copy of their catalogs.
4. RECOMMENDATION LETTERS.
a. You may ask counselors, administrators, teachers, and others for a letter of
recommendation provided you do the following:
- Provide a resume when you ask someone to write a letter of
recommendation.
- Inform the person of the date you need the letter, but never ask
for it sooner than one week later.
- Be polite, remember the person is doing a favor for you, and be
sure to inform him or her of all applicable information regarding
the scholarship.
- Be sure to write the person a thank you note following the
completion of your recommendation letter.
5. MILITARY INFORMATION— If you are considering a career in the military, drop by the
counselors office for information.
6. CAREER NOTEBOOKS
- Career notebooks are divided into the academy areas.
- Career notebooks house all the research done to date on various
careers within the academies.
- There are lists of jobs available in connection with college
majors, interest areas, or career paths.
- There are sheets of information on specific job titles.
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7. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:
A. The counselor’s office houses each student’s cumulative file, and the information is
typically needed for college and scholarship applications. Please visit our office for
access to your file and information which includes:
1. Birth certificate copy
2. Social security card copy
3. Records from past years
4. Testing
5. And a variety of other things -- shot records are in the nurses’
office
B. Cumulative files are kept for five years after graduation. Then every thing is shredded
except the transcript and testing information.
8. TRANSCRIPTS:
A. Transcripts are available in the counselors’ office upon written request. You use the
“Registrars’ Request” slip on the counter to request a transcript.
B. Each transcript is $1.00 to cover the cost of ink, paper, etc. You may request as many as
you desire.
C. Give the office personnel 24 hours before returning to pick up your transcripts.
D. Do not leave ordered transcripts over one week after requesting them – they are
destroyed after one week.
E. Transcripts can be mailed, at your request, to any college or university or other school.
They are $1.50 each.
F. REMEMBER: IN MAY, BEFORE YOU GRADUATE, YOU WILL NEED TO
COME BY THE COUNSELORS’ OFFICE TO GIVE US YOUR FINAL PLANS.
WE MAIL—FREE OF CHARGE—YOUR 8-SEMESTER TRANSCRIPT TO
THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE. IN ORDER TO GET YOUR FINAL
REQUIREMENTS TO THE CORRECT INSTITUTION, WE MUST KNOW
WHAT THAT INSTITUTION IS.
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College Preparation Timeline
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER:
1) Make a folder in which to keep all important papers. Create a separate g-mail account to use for
college correspondence.
2) Apply for in-house scholarships – 90% of ALL financial aid will come through your chosen
institution.
3) Request information from all colleges you are considering and provide them with information
including six-semester transcripts and test scores.
4) Make copies of everything that you send to colleges/scholarships.
5) Save essays that are required for college applications and scholarships – you may be able to use them
again.
6) Check the scholarship notebooks in the counselors’ office.
7) Sign up for and take the October session of the ACT exam.
8) Sign up for a pin number for the FAFSA at http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp
9) Finish and send early decision applications or early action applications.
10) Make plans to visit the campuses of the top two or three colleges of interest – you have two official
college days.
NOVEMBER:
1) Make sure that your Senior Recommendation Resume is turned in to the counselors’ office by the
first week of NOVEMBER.
2) Take the SAT I and/or SAT II in November if you are attending a college that requires the test.
3) Be aware that many college admissions have an early January deadline. If you need the counselors’
office to do anything for you –transcripts, recommendations, etc., you need to request this on or before
NOVEMBER 25. All other requests made after November 25th may not be ready before we return in
January.
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4) Register for the December ACT exam.
DECEMBER:
1) Take the December ACT exam.
2) Finish your regular decision and rolling admissions paperwork for your colleges of interest and send.
3) Use the holiday break to finish paperwork and continue checking for scholarships.
JANUARY:
1) Send mid-year reports and seven-semester transcripts to any school who has requested them.
2) If you have yet to choose a college, rank your colleges of interest (considering any offers that have
been made to you) in the order of preference.
3) Get all your financial aid documents in order and send, including the FAFSA (tax information from
parents is necessary to complete the FAFSA application in its entirety).
4) Register for the February ACT exam.
FEBRUARY/MARCH: 1) Keep up your grades this semester. Scholarships are given by colleges on good faith that you will
keep up your quality work – scholarships can be reduced or lost due to a decline in grades.
2) Watch for your SAR report to arrive (this is the report from your FAFSA) –be sure to review it
carefully and make any corrections.
3) Carefully review the financial aid package that your choice college has put together for you.
4) Take the February ACT exam if you are attending a school that still is accepting score updates.
APRIL:
1) Apply for housing at the college of your choice if you did not do so in the fall.
2) Watch for your college’s orientation date and plan to attend.
3) Contact all of your other schools of interest (the ones that you do not plan to attend) and decline any
scholarship offers they have made. It is important you do this by May 1, so the college can award the
scholarship money they have offered you to someone else if you do not plan to attend.
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4) If you are going to a two-year institution, you still may take the ACT exam in April.
MAY:
1) Send an eight-semester transcript to your college of choice—the cost of $1.00 is waived for this
mailing. Please do this as quickly as possible, so we can send the transcript /test scores/health records
as soon as the official transcripts are completed.
2) Consider setting up a bank account (checking and/or savings) in the town where your college is
located.
3) Notify your school of choice of any private scholarships that you have received.
4) Be aware of all the summer dates, pertaining to your college, such as any freshman orientations,
move in dates for the dorms, etc.
JUNE/JULY:
1) Start planning on what you will need to take to college with you – begin to make a packing plan.
2) As soon as you get a roommate name assignment (if it is someone you do not know), make plans to
visit with that person.
3) Be aware that most dorm beds are twin size, however, some are twin long. Check with housing to
see if you need regular sheets or long sheets to fit the bed in your dorm.
4) Typically dorm contracts are binding for one year. Know that most colleges will not let you out of
the contract to live off-campus (most colleges require that freshmen live in the dorms anyway).
WARNING: YOU ARE A TARGET FOR CREDIT CARD COMPANIES WHEN ATTENDING
COLLEGE. THEY ARE EASY TO GET AND EASY TO USE. CREDIT CARD COMPANIES
SET COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH EITHER NO LIMIT OR HIGH LIMITS ON SPENDING.
THEY CAN RUIN YOUR CREDIT FOR LIFE. THEY CAN ALSO COST YOU YOUR
COLLEGE EDUCATION AND/OR LEAVE YOU YEARS AND YEARS OF HEAVY DEBT. IT
IS BEST IF YOU THROW AWAY ALL OFFERS FOR CREDIT CARDS AND DEAL IN CASH
ONLY. BEWARE OF THE CREDIT CARD PITFALL!
NOTE: MOST COLLEGES HAVE GOOD TUTORING PROGRAMS. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL
YOU ARE TOO FAR BEHIND IN A CLASS TO SEEK HELP.
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ARKANSAS COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY Visitation Days:
Arkansas Northeastern College, Blytheville – by appointment
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro – by appointment
Arkansas State University, Beebe – Preview Day – March 7
Arkansas State University, Mountain Home - Trailblazers Days - October 30-31
Arkansas State University, Newport – open
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville – campus tours Monday-Friday by appointment only; Time Out for Tech – February 13 ; Open House – October 12
Black River Technical College, Pocahontas – by appointment
Central Baptist College, Conway – by appointment
College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO – by appointment
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, DeQueen – contact admissions
Crowley's Ridge College, Paragould – by appointment
East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City - open visitation
Harding University, Searcy – Bison Days Homecoming Wweekend – October 24-27; Bison Days 3 – February 6-9; Bison Days 4 – April 17-20
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia - Reddie for Henderson Day – November 12
Hendrix College, Conway - October 14, 28, November 11,
John Brown University, Siloam Springs - October 13-14, October 27-28, November 17-18, December 8-9, January 19-20, February 16-17, March 9-10, April 6-7 ; Scholarship Competitions: November 2, November 16, December 7; Junior Preview Day:
April 25
Lyon College, Batesville - Scholarship Competitions: November 2, November 16, December 7; Junior Preview Day: April 25
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Mid-South Community College, West Memphis - by appointment
National Park Community College, Hot Springs – by appointment
North Arkansas College, Harrison – by appointment
Northwest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville – by appointment
Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia – by appointment
Ouachita Technical College, Malvern – by appointment
Ozarka College, Melbourne – by appointment
Philander Smith College, Little Rock – Infinite Scholars Fair – November 2; tours available by appointment
Phillips Community College of the U of A, Helena - open
Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock - by appointment
Rich Mountain Community College, Mena – by appointment
South Arkansas Community College, ElDorado - by appointment
Southeast Arkansas College, Pine Bluff – open
Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia – by appointment
SAU Tech, East Camden - Mon-Thurs 9- 4:30 p.m.
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville – check the U of A website regularly for updates
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith - Senior Den Day - November 5; Junior Den Day - April 3
University of Arkansas at Little Rock – October 25
U of A for Medical Sciences, Little Rock – by appointment
U of A at Monticello – by appointment
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff – Lion Fever Days – April 11; by appointment
U of A Community College at Batesville – by appointment
U of A Community College at Hope – by appointment
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton - tours available upon request (call for appointment - one day notice)
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University of Central Arkansas, Conway – October 12, October 26, November 16, December 6, February 22, March 8
University of the Ozarks, Clarksville - by appointment; Fall Preview Day – November 16; Spring Preview Day – April 5
Williams Baptist College, Walnut Ridge - WOW! Days in the Fall – December 7 (receive $200 per semester for visiting); Honors Day - October 12, November 9
www.ArkansasScholarshipConnection.org free search engine
www.ChristianConnector.com free Christian college information and the opportunity to sign up for a scholarship
http://mapping-your-future.org/ Information to help plan a career and pay for the education. It is sponsored by a group of guaranty agencies who participate in the
Federal Family Education Loan Program
www.tasseltime.com comprehensive college search website which was researched by a high school counselor and is continually maintained by her (Robin Finley). Cost is 9.99 per month; 29.99 per 4 months; 49.99 annually.
http://www.moneycentral.msn.com/articles/family/college/contents.asp Step-by-
step college financial planning
http://www.collegeispossible.com/paying/paying.htm Help in understanding the student aid process
http://estudentloan.com/ Compare loans and lenders
http://www.studentloanfunding.com/ Student Loan Resources
http://www.wachovia.com Answer a few simple questions, and you will get a customized report of what Federal and private loans you’re eligible for.
http://www.salliemae.com/ A financial services corporation that specialized in funding education
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/tools/brief/awards_brief.php Use
their work sheet to compare financial aid packages from four schools.
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visits/index.html Do college visits and other things right from your computer.
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http://www.finaidfacts.org/ Facts about financial aid.
http://www.real-life.arkansas.gov/ gives real life information about career choices and cost of living in Arkansas. Allows students to “see for themselves” how much it takes to live here in Arkansas.
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/tools/brief/awards_brief.php Use their work sheet to compare financial aid packages from four schools.
http://fafsa4caster.ed.gov a website designed by FAFSA to allow you to see what might be
offered to your student in the fall. This is just a prediction tool.
TIPS FOR COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
1. Applications
Applications should be typed, done on the computer, or written neatly in black ink.
It is always good to make a rough-draft before attempting the final copy.
2. Clubs and Organizations
Active involvement on campus as well as off campus is a plus on any scholarship application.
3. Essay
When required to write an essay for an admissions or scholarship application, be sure you follow directions carefully and answer all parts of the prompt. This is one of the ways colleges weed out applicants when making decisions about who to enroll or reward.
Make an attempt to share personal experiences and be open – strive to write something different from what everyone else may say.
4. Honors and Awards
On campus as well as off campus honors and awards are good to report. They show the things in which you excel or for which you have worked hard.
5. Volunteerism (Community Service)
Volunteerism/Community Service has become crucial for many scholarships/applications.
It helps selection committees separate the winners from the other applicants.
Keep a list of all the service you have done for others and your community from grades 9-12.
If you do not have enough volunteer work on your resume –START NOW!
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USING E-MAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA:
Choose an appropriate e-mail address – colleges DO notice—and often
include your e-mails in your admissions files. Something like the
following would NOT make the impression you desire:
Make sure that you use your spell check every time you send an e-mail
to a college. Double check punctuation and grammar as well.
Always include your full name, address, phone number, and high
school name as well as attaching any previous correspondence you
have had with that school every time you send an e-mail.
If you have lots of questions, visit the website and look for the answers
yourself or make a phone call to admissions rather than sending an e-
mail.
Watch what you put online in any format – e.g., Myspace, Facebook,
etc. Sometimes these things come back to haunt you.
Do not use general subject lines like “IMPORTANT” or
“INFORMATION NEEDED” because many of the schools use filters
that catch general subjects and send them to junk mail. Be specific
with your subject. For example, “Amy Snow, Admissions Question”
or “Sean Thompson, senior 2009, Anywhere High School”
Do not send out a general e-mail to all colleges. Each college should
receive personalized correspondence with specific questions that
pertain only to that individual college.
SENIOR CONFERENCE PARENT OVERVIEW:
1. We ask seniors to look at their graduation check lists and their 6-semester transcripts. We ask them to correct anything that is outdated like addresses, phone numbers, etc. We ask them to make sure that their social security number is correct. We ask them to look for any class omissions or missing grades.
2. We go over plans with seniors regarding 1) college or university plans 2) vocational/technical plans 3) military plans or 4) work force plans.
3. We give the students a folder with information that they need to keep. The folder includes:
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a. Information about the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship
b. Federal Student Aid information
c. A How To Pay College Guide
d. A label including their college gmail account, FAFSA Pin, and user names and passwords needed for varying college related accounts
7. Some of the other topics we cover are as follows:
a. College days
b. How to order a scholarship
c. How to obtain a transcript
d. How to handle the recommendation letter process
BE SURE TO CHECK OUR COUNSELORS’ WEBSITE
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW:
1. GO TO http//bombers.k12.ar.us
2. Click on SCHOOLS and select Mountain Home High School.
3. Find the column Teachers and click on the Counseling Services tab.
Financial Aid—Types There are several types of financial aid available for your student that will help in the pursuit of a
college/technical school/ trade school education. The following lists the different types: 1. Scholarships:
A. College Scholarships – these are gifts awarded by the college to students based on academics, interest areas, or athletics
B. National Scholarships—these are gifts awarded across the nation to a small number of
lucky applicants
C. State Scholarships – these are gifts awarded to only students who live within the state (many are limited to those students who will attend a state institution – but not all of them).
D. Local Scholarships – these are gifts awarded by local groups, institutions, trusts, estates, individuals, etc. in your local area.
E. Specialty Scholarships-- These gifts cover a
wide variety of awards. For example, this could be a scholarship given to your student by your workplace – a one-time award designed just for
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your student. It could be a scholarship designed for students with special gifts, disabilities, etc.
2. Grants: A. Federal Grants – usually awarded through
FAFSA (federal financial aid application). 1. Federal Pell Grant 2. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
B. State Grants
C. Private Grants
3. Loans: Loans are sources of financial aid that must be repaid.
Government-sponsored educational loans are a good deal if you need to borrow money for education. These traditionally offer low interest rates and extended repayment plans. There are requirements for loans – these requirements are based on need. This restriction was placed on loans by congress due to the fact that education is considered to be the primary responsibility of individual families. Some federally-sponsored loan programs include:
1. Federal Perkins Loan Program
2. Federal Family Education Loan Program
3. William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan Program Four types of direct loans:
a. Federal Direct Stafford Loans (subsidized)
b. Federal Direct Stafford Loans (unsubsidized)
c. Federal Direct PLUS Loans (for parents) d. Federal Direct Consolidation Loans (to
combine federal education loan debts) There are other institutions that loan money under similar terms as federal loan programs in Arkansas.
Some include: 1. Arkansas Rural Endowment
2. Banks (local or state)
Subsidized loans are awarded to students on the basis of financial need. The federal government pays the borrower’s accrued interest during some significant periods, such as when the student is in school, thereby “subsidizing” these loans.
Unsubsidized loans are not need based; the borrower is responsible for accrued interest throughout the life of the loan.
4. Work Study: The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for
undergraduates students that need financial aid. This
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program allows students to earn money to pay for educational expenses. These are tied to the FAFSA application. To get more information on work study call the financial aid officer at the school you plan to
attend or call 800-4-FED-AID.
5. For your younger students, you may want to know about State Prepaid
tuition Programs and College Savings Plans. A prepaid tuition plan is a college savings plan that will rise in value at the same rate as tuition. The prepaid tuition may be limited to the tuition and fees of a particular institution, and a college savings may allow a student to use the money at a variety of institutions. Below are some web sites where you can get
additional information.
More information: 1. www.savingforcollege.com
2. Learning Quest Education Savings Program (Kansas)
www.kentuckytrust.org
3. Louisiana START Savings Program (Louisiana)
www.osfa.state.la.us/START.htm
4. Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program
(MPACT) (Mississippi)
http://www.collegesavingsmississippi.com
5. Missouri Saving for Tuition (MOST) (Missouri)
www.missourimost.org
6. Oklahoma College Savings Plan (Oklahoma)
www.ok4saving.org 7. Arkansas Dept.of Higher Education: www.adhe.edu
The FAFSA: To attend a post-secondary school of any kind,
one MUST fill out a federal financial aid packet called the
FAFSA. The FAFSA can only be filled out online over the
internet and must be done after January 1 of the year the
student will be attending college. This process requires that
your taxes be estimated for the current tax year – you are not
required to have mailed your taxes; however, the government
will continue to ask you if you have mailed it until you do.
Grants (state and federal), loans, and work study are obtained
through the FAFSA.
The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship:
This is a state scholarship which has the following
requirements:
1. the student must complete the college core curriculum
(our college core diploma track)
2. the student must be attending an Arkansas college or
university
3. the student must have a minimum of a 2.75 grade point
average
4. the student must make a 19 or better on the ACT test
5. the student must meet the financial need criteria
The Governor’s scholarships:
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1. the Governor’s Scholarship
a. 3.5 gpa OR 27 ACT OR 1220 SAT combined
b. Have leadership abilities
c. Attend an Arkansas college or university full
time
d. Be a bona fide Arkansas resident
e. US citizen or Permanent resident alien
2. the Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship:
a. 3.5 gpa AND 32 ACT OR 1410 SAT
combined
b. Have leadership abilities
c. Attend an Arkansas college or university full
time
d. Be a bona fide Arkansas resident
e. US citizen or Permanent resident alien
B. The Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program: is for the
exceptionally able post-secondary student. Applicants must
be graduating from high school in the year that they are
applying and must be residents of the awarding state. This
is not needs based, but ability based.
C. Vocational Rehabilitation Programs: are to help
individuals with disabilities obtain employment and live
more independently. It must be coordinated with other
financial sources to avoid duplication. It is best to contact
early the state agency administering the program for his or
her home state and the financial aid office of the school
he/she will be attending. There is a list of agencies at:
www.jan.wvu.edu/sbses/vocrehab.htm
D. Federal Income Tax Credits: 1. The Hope Credit – a tax credit worth up to
$1,150 per student per year, can be claimed
for qualified first-year and second-year
students enrolled at least ½ time.
2. The Lifetime Learning Credit – a tax credit up
to $2,000 (equal to 20% of a family’s total
annual tuition and related expenses put to
$10,000) for virtually any post-secondary
education and training.
3. For more information read Publication 970
(2003)—Tax Benefits for Education at the IRS
website: www.irs.gov
E. National Community Service: AmeriCorps provides
funding for education through work/service. For more
information go to: www.americorps.org
F. Job Training: The U.S. Dept. of Labor administers the
Workforce Investment Act through the states. Participants
have access to job training and/or preparation. For a list of
state WIA contacts, go to
www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/statecon.cfm
G. Health Professions: The U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services administers several programs
for undergraduate students and graduate students. Students
interested in these programs should contact the financial aid
office of the school they plan to attend and go to
www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa
Robert C. Byrd Program:
Arkansas Dept. of Education
4 State Capitol Mall, Room 107 A
Little Rock, AR 72201-1071
Phone: 501-682-4396
LEAP Program:
Arkansas Dept of Higher Education
114 East Capitol
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone:1-800-547-8839 (toll free)
Some Arkansas Program contact info.
BELOW:
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H. Veteran’s Benefits:
1. The Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty
www.gibill.va.gov/education/c30pam.htm
2. The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve
www.gibill.va.gov/education/c1606.htm
3. The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational
Assistance Program
www.gibill.va.gov
4. U.S Army’s loan repayment program
www.goarmy.com/benefits/education.jsp
Other financial aid websites of interest: 1. Prepaid tuition programs and other state aid can be found at
www.ed.gov/erod/org_list.cfm?category_id=she
2. The College Savings Plans Network
www.collegesavings.org
3. Student Aid on the Web published by the Department of Education
www.studentaid.ed.gov
4. Are you having problems with possible fraud with scholarship sites? The following are ways to
check out sites and report sites:
www.studentaid.ed.gov/lsa
(looking at student aid)
www.bbb.com
(the Better Business Bureau)
GENERAL INFORMATION for All Students
MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL CODE: 0 4 1 – 7 4 0
ACT (AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING) TEST DATES
Online Registration Site: www.actstudent.org REMEMBER: Free and Reduced lunch students have 2 free ACT exams 9-12
TEST DATE DEADLINE LATE DEADLINE
OCTOBER 26, 2013 SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 SEPT 28—OCT 11, 2013
DECEMBER 14, 2013 NOVEMBER 8, 2013 NOVEMBER 9-22, 2013
FEBRUARY 8, 2014 JANUARY 10, 2014 JANUARY 11-24, 2014
APRIL 12, 2014 MARCH 7, 2014 MARCH 8-21, 2014
JUNE 14, 2014 MAY 9, 2014 MAY 10-23, 2014
ACT Practice sites: http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/index.html ;
http://www.testprepreview.com/act_practice.htm ; http://www.kaptest.com/Kaplan/Article/College/ACT/Practice-ACT/Free-ACT-
Practice/CO_act_practiceACT.html
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SAT I (SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT TEST) TEST DATES
TEST DATE REGULAR DEADLINE LATE DEADLINE Nov. 2, 2013 Oct. 3, 2013 Oct. 18, 2013
Dec. 7, 2013 Nov. 8, 2013 Nov. 22, 2013
Jan. 25, 2014 Dec. 27, 2013 Jan. 10, 2013
March 8, 2014 Feb. 7, 2014 Feb. 21, 2014
May 3, 2014 April 4, 2014 April 18, 2014
Remember: Free and reduced lunch students have 2 free waviers 11-2; 2 free subject test waivers 9-12.
NEED EXTRA HELP IN MATH??? Here it is – Math Tutoring:
Tuesday 3:20-4:20 Ms. Brooks’s Room
Mornings 7:30-7:50 Mrs. Wegerer’s Room
HIGHER EDUCATION
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS TO GO TO COLLEGE
Measles/Rubella (called the MMR)—In compliance with Arkansas state law,
students planning to go to an institution of higher learning must have proof of
having the MMR immunization. The vaccine must have been received after your
fist birthday and after January 1, 1968.
If you were born before January 1, 1957, you are not required to show proof
of this immunization.
Most colleges offer the MMR vaccine at their health departments on campus for
free or for a nominal cost.
Other RECOMMENDED immunizations include the following:
o Meningitis (Meningoccoccal) also known as the “dorm disease” vaccine.
o Tetnaus/Diphteria (TD) vaccine
o Hepatitas B
o Flu Vaccine
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WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO COLLEGE
According to Jeeyeon Baik, an undergraduate student currently in college, at
www.associatedcontent.com , the following are items that every student needs to bring with them
to college:
hangers lint brush roller Febreeze laundry bag/hamper
notebooks stapler pencils, pens, highlighters
towels washcloths umbrella first aid kit
flashlight flip flops power cord head phones
bed sheets/blanket mattress pad/pillow laundry detergent
dryer sheets batteries graphing calculator ibuprofen
clothes printer desk light/lamp
cleaning supplies zip lock bags nail clippers deodorant
Insurance information tape bank account information trash bags
