"An Advanced Accreditation SCISA School"
PO Box 1426 ● 165 Academy Road ● Walterboro, SC 29488
Phone: 843-538-8959 ● Fax: 843-538-8260
Headmaster: Arthur L. Ellis, Jr.
INFORMATION FOR SENIORSRemember to check this page weekly for announcements, college information and scholarship opportunities. |
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The Colleton Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship is available for students who are pursuing a health related profession. See Mrs. Carter for an application. The deadline is March 28th. Don't forget the FAFSA! |
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The SC Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society offers a $1000 scholarship for students interested in the field of conservation/natural resources. Applications are available at www.scwcs.org or in the guidance office. |
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Francis Marion University hosts an Open House on Saturday, February 16th. It is a great opportunity to see the campus, meet the students, visit with faculty and staff, and learn more about programs and services at FMU. Topics will include academic programs, financial assistance, residence life, campus services, admissions, and more. For more information contact the Admissions Office at (643) 661-1231 or toll free at (800) 368-7551. |
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Best Buy offers scholarships for grduating seniors. Apply at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships by February 15. |
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Senior athletes are invited to apply for the SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year) 2008 Award. Judging is based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, and community service. Applications are available online at sammy.bodybymilk.com until March 7. |
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PSAT score reports have been distributed to all 9, 10 and 11th grade students. Students are encouraged to visit www.collegeboard.com/quickstart to review their test results. Use the access code provided on the score report. A parent tutorial for understanding PSAT results was also distributed to students and can be found online as well. [It is important that you write down your user name and password and keep in a safe place as you will need this to register for future SATs.] |
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The 2008 Sam Walton Community Scholarship is available through www.walmartfoundation.org. The deadline for entry is January 14, 2008. One student per Wal-Mart store will be awarded a non-renewable scholarship of $1000. |
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Palmetto Rural Telephone offers a scholarship through the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) to eligible students in our community. The applications are available in the guidance office or may be downloaded from the FRS website at http://www.frs.org. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2008 and must be signed by a representative from our local cooperative. |
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Transcripts with new GPAs and test scores will be sent to colleges in early January. STUDY FOR EXAMS! |
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USC Columbia has added a BS in Information Science through the School of Library and Information Science. |
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The SC Law Enforcement Officers' Foundation offers four scholarships totaling $10,000. Pick up an application in the guidance office or download one at www.scleoa.org. |
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Senior parents will be receiving a packet of information about financial aid and scholarships in early November. Check your mail and call if you do not receive one. |
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Mrs. Carter will be taking a group of seniors to visit the USC-Beaufort campus in Bluffton on Wednesday, November 14th. Sign up in the Guidance Office. |
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The McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship is available for any senior who has demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school. For more information, see Mrs. Carter. |
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The Kitty M. Fairey Educational Fund offers scholarship aid to deserving students who meet certain academic and financial criteria. Application can be made to http://www.wachoviascholars.com/. |
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Departmental scholarships for the College of Engineering and Computing at USC-Columbia are available for students who have already been admitted to USC. Application deadline is December 1. |
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Congratulations to the 2007 Wendy's High School Heisman nominees from CPA. McKenzie Breland and Ryan Fisk |
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The South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation offers scholarship aid to deserving students who meet certain academic criteria. Applications may be submitted on-line at http://www.scholarshipprograms.org . The deadline is November 30. |
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The 12 hour Jantzi Test Prep course will be October 23, 9-1; October 27, 10-3; and November 2, 9-1. Registration forms have been distributed to all juniors and seniors. Please register by October 19th. See Mrs. Carter for more details. |
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The Elks Lodge Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. Criteria is based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Interested seniors need to see Mrs. Carter. The deadline for application is January 11, 2008. Continue to check FastWeb for additional scholarships for which you may qualify! |
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A representative from Newberry College will be in the Guidance Office on Monday, September 17 at 1:30 PM. |
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The next SAT is on October 6th. The deadline to register is September 10th. Make sure to register before this date. If you need help, contact Mrs. Carter in the Guidance Office. |
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Seniors who have not registered with FastWeb may do so at www.fastweb.com. FastWeb provides information on scholarships and colleges, as well as informative articles related to college planning. |
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A great website for scholarship and college information can be found through the Pepsi-Cola Company at www.tuitionfundingsources.com. |
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Anyone interested in the US Air Force Academy, US Coast Guard Academy, US Merchant Marine Academy and the US Naval Academy is encouraged to attend Academy Day on September 15th at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia. More information is available in the guidance office. |
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If you intend to participate in Division I or II athletics as a college freshman, you must register and be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. You may do this at the end of your junior year. In order to register, you may go on-line to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. The high school code for Colleton Prep is 412045. After you register, bring me the authorization form (Copy #1 and Copy #2). This authorization form allows me to send your transcripts and test scores to the clearinghouse. |
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VERY IMPORTANT!! If you apply on-line to a college, it is your responsibility to print off the counselor report form and turn it in to the guidance office. |
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In partnership with USC-Aiken, USC-Salkehatchie is offering a B.S. degree in Elementary Education. In partnership with USC-Columbia, they are offering a B.S. in Nursing and Technology Support and Training Management. |
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USC-Salk announces the addition of Women's Soccer and Softball at the Allendale campus and Women's Volleyball at the Walterboro campus. |
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Anderson University (formerly Anderson College) offers application fee waivers if you go on a campus visit. |
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The College of Charleston has moved to an entirely online application for Fall 2008 students. |
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Francis Marion University has added a new Middle School Education program. They have also just opened their new nursing facitlty. |
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Lander University has added an accredcited program in Athletic Training. They also offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and have a dual degree Engineering program with Clemson University. |
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Federal law requires all men living in the US to register within a month of their 18th birthday for the Selective Service. Registering keeps you eligible for college loans, government jobs, and driver's license renewals in most states. Register online at www.sss.gov or pick up a registration card at your local post office. |
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The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program offers scholarships for high school seniors who are interested in the teaching profession. See Ms Copeland for an application. |
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The USC College of Engineering and Information Technology offers departmental scholarships for incoming freshmen. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. |
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Interested in Marine Science? Check out the Marine Science program at USC Columbia! Visit the website at http://msci.sc.edu. |
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An online student guide to South Carolina private 2-year and 4-year institutions is available through South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. at www.scicu.org. This guide has excellent information on private schools, financial aid, and scholarships. Check it out! |
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Apply online to College of Charleston at www.cofc.edu/admissions. I have a copy of the essay topics available in the guidance office for students who would like to prepare the essay before they actually apply. |
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Clemson University prefers that students apply online at www.clemson.edu. Applicants who apply by December 1st will receive an admission decision by the week of February 15th. The application fee is $50. Ms Copeland has a limited number of guides for the online application. |
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Anyone interested in participating in athletics in college must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. The website is www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and our school code is 412045. Please let me know if you are interested so that I can check your credits for eligibility. |
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Many colleges require recommendations from teachers, counselors, etc. When you ask someone for a recommendation, you need to allow at least a week for them to complete it. You may want to give them a copy of your resume or accomplishments and any additional forms. |
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New college applications will be available in the guidance office after September 6th. Narrow your list of colleges and apply early! |
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Georgetown/Horry Technical college offers several new programs-Forestry Management, Golf Course Management, Horticulture Technology, Landscape Management, and Turf Equipment Diagnostics & Repair. Visit the website at www.hgtc.edu or come by the Guidance Office to see the new catalogue. |
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Many colleges will accept the common application. See Ms. Copeland for details on this easy, time-saving way to apply to multiple colleges. |
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