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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARCH 8-12, 2010

*SENIORS - The Senior bulletin has been updated. Look below the MHS announcements for numerous opportunities and reminders!

*Congratulations to the MHS Baseball Team on hosting a great tournament! The Tide finished second over-all in the tournament. Make plans to come out and support the team as they travel to Lakeside on Tuesday evening and will participate in the Lakeside Tourn. this weekend! Let’s pack the stands!

*Teachers, please be reminded of the mandatory faculty meeting this afternoon immediately after school in Strong Hall.

*Make plans to support Lady Tiders softball this week. The Tide will travel o Benton on Thursday and will host a tournament Saturday at the Rec. Center.

*Good luck to the Tide Tennis and Track teams as they will be in action this week. The tennis team will travel to Northwood on Wed. and will host Benton on Thursday at the Rec. Center and the track team will travel to Airline on Thurs. afternoon.

*All Webster Parish Schools will be closed for Spring Break March 15-19. Students, we will have an intense review session for Spring testing on Monday, March 22 and GEE Phase I testing will be held on Tuesday, March 23.

*Make plans to attend a GEE Review session this week. Mrs. Sheppard for Science, Mrs. Lester for ELA, Coach Almasy for Math, and Coach Dick for Soc. Studies. Sessions have not been well attended and you are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this time.

*Remember, our next PBS Friday event will be held on Friday, March 26 for all students who are “debt free” for school expenses. Go by the main office and check your balances and get them paid to participate in games, food, fun, and GREAT PRIZES!

*Good luck to all young ladies trying-out for MHS Cheerleader this Friday.

*Prom tickets are now on sale. Cost for each ticket is $50. You may purchase your ticket from Mrs. Thurman or Ms. Hooter. You may NOT purchase a prom ticket if you owe a school debt.

*Attention all Dist. Rally participants: Make sure you have turned in all necessary paperwork to Mrs. White. We will travel to Ruston on Sat., March 20 to participate in the District Literary Rally.

*Students, take a moment today to assist our custodial staff in keeping our building beautiful. Please dispose of all trash in appropriate containers. Your cooperation is MUCH appreciated!
WEEKLY BIRTHDAYS:
Belated birthdays: Mr. Gavin, Jacqueline F, Courtney G, Chelsea S, Ethan S
March 8: Timothy J, Tiffany P, Gabriel W
March 9: Coach Francis, Courterias M
March 10: Tisha H, Jamecia T
March 11: Travontez H
March 12: Hannah H, Brittany R, Charles S

WEBSTER PARISH SCHOOLS
SENIOR BULLETIN
MARCH 5, 2010

CONFUSION ABOUT TOPS APPLICATION There appears to be some misinformation going around among seniors about applying for TOPS. You can apply for TOPS in two ways. The preferred method is to fill out only the FAFSA. LOSFA (Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance), which administers TOPS encourages seniors to use the FAFSA because it will allow you to apply for TOPS and the federal grants, loans and work-study programs. The second way to apply for TOPS is to fill out the TOPS application at the LOFSA website (www.osfa.la.gov). You will have to verify that you are ineligible for federal grants and loans. Please understand that if you use this application, you may risk losing TOPS. According to LOSFA, if the state legislature decides to reduce TOPS in any way, the students who fill out the TOPS application on the LOSFA website will be the first group to lose TOPS. So, if you are applying for TOPS, you are advised to fill out the FAFSA. Under no circumstance do you have to fill out both forms (FAFSA & TOPS application at the LOSFA website).

BE AWARE OF COLLEGE DEADLINES:
BE AWARE OF DEADLINES!

School	Scholarship Deadline	Deadline for Admissions Applications
Centenary	Feb.15	Feb. 15
Dillard University	Dec. 1	1-Jul
Grambling	Dec. 1	1-Jun
LSU	Nov. 15	Apr.15
Louisiana Tech	Jan. 5	Sept. 1
Loyola	Jan. 15	Feb. 15
McNeese State	Dec. 1	15-Jul
Nicholls State University	Jan. 5	Aug, 15
Northwestern State University	Dec.1	Jul. 6
Our Lady of Holy Cross College	Feb. 1	20-Jul
Our Lady of the Lake College	Feb. 15	1-Jul
Southeastern LA University	None	Aug. 1
Southern University- B.R.	Dec. 1	1-Jul
Southern University- N. O.	None	1-Jul
Tulane University	Dec. 15	15-Jan
UNO	Jan. 15	Aug. 20
University of La at Monroe	Dec. 1	None
University of La at Lafayette	Jan. 31	None
Xavier University	Mar. 1	1-Jul

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS Some seniors have already inquired about the procedure for sending off college applications and transcripts. The process is very simple. If you are applying to a public college in the state of Louisiana, you can apply online, pay your application fee online or mail it in. You do NOT have to ask the counselor to mail a copy of your transcript because all of the public colleges have access to your transcripts online. If you are applying out-of-state or to a private college in Louisiana, you may complete the application online or use a paper version.. If you use a paper application, put the completed application in a stamped (2 stamps for legal envelopes, 3 stamps for large brown envelopes) addressed envelope and take it to your counselor. He/she will print your “Official Transcript” and mail it for you. If you apply online, fill out a transcript request form and give it to your counselor.

LOUISIANA ACADEMIC ENDORSEMENT CANDIDATES To be eligible for the Academic Endorsement, seniors must have followed the TOPS curriculum, have the TOPS GPA (2.5 in core) and a 23 ACT. They must also have scored the GEE with Basic or above OR 1 Approaching Basic, I Mastery or Advanced, & Basic OR 2 Approaching Basic with 2 Mastery or above.

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Beginning in January, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available in three ways. Apply online a www.fafsa.ed.gov., download complete and mail a PDF version of the FAFSA at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov., or request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243. Remember the FAFSA is required for all federal grants, loans, work-study, and the LA TOPS scholarship.

FAFSA CODES When filling out the FAFSA, you must list a code for the colleges that you would like to receive your financial information. Some of the Louisiana codes are listed below.
Delgado 004626
Dillard 002004
Grambling 002006
LSU 002010
La Tech 002008
Loyola 002016
Nicholls 002005
Northwestern 002021
SLU 002024
SUNO 002026
Southern 002025
Tulane 002029
ULL 002031
ULM 002020
UNO 002015
Xavier 002032

COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION Use one application to apply to 34 black college for only $35. For more info , go to www.eduinconline.com.

COLLEGE INFO:


LSU SATURDAY TOURS
LSU offers Saturday tours that include an admissions and financial aid session and a walking tour of the campus and residential halls. For more info, call 225-578-6908 or go to www.lsu.edu/weekendtours.

COLLEGE VISITS
Seniors are allowed two days excused absences to visit colleges. To be excused, one of your parents must accompany you. You must fill out a college visitation form and turn it in to the counselor three days prior to your visit. Forms can be picked up in the counseling office.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
Applications for scholarships come across the counselor’s desk daily and will be listed in the Senior Bulletin monthly. Read carefully to see if you are eligible. If you are, see your counselor to pick up an application. Scholarship applications to individual colleges in Louisiana as well as out-of-state schools are generally available in the counseling office as soon as they arrive. Some colleges do not have a separate application. Most scholarships require a good ACT score and GPA. Some look at extra-curricular activities, volunteer work or special talents. Be sure you meet the requirements before applying! Scholarship websites: www.fastweb.com www.freschinfo.com; www.scholarships.com; www.fastaid.com

LELA SCHOALRSHIP
Award: $1,000 Open to all seniors attending college; register at www.asklela.org

BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500 Criteria: All athletes planning to attend college; go to www.bigsunathletics.com by 6/24/10

COMPUTER SCIENCE AT LSU
Did you know that when you major in computer science at LSU, you can choose from one of three concentrations: networking, software engineering, or a combined concentration of computer science and a second subject. Course offerings in computer science include video game design, high-performance computing systems, internet, scientific visualization, cybersecurity, and programming. For more info, go to www.csc.lsu.edu

COMMON APPLICATION
Use one application to apply to several colleges. Many of them are private, out-of-state colleges. You can apply online at www.commonapp.org.

SELECTIVE SERVICE
Guys are reminded that you must register with the Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday. The easiest way to register is to go online to www.sss.gov .

HORATIO ALGER LOUISIANA SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Varies Criteria: Have critical financial need ($50,000 adjusted gross income); extra-curricular activities and/or community service; demonstrate academic achievement; U. S. citizen; must have risen above adversity in life; To apply go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm

LOUISIANA SMART START SCHOLARSHIP BY CHASE
Award: Varies Criteria: African American Louisiana resident; B average; 19 ACT; plan to attend four-year LA college; Major in any discipline EXCEPT life sciences or fine arts; demonstrate financial need; (legal dependents of JPMorgan Chase employees are not eligible); Deadline: To apply, go to www.jpmorgan.com/pages/smartstart

NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY SPRING SENIOR DAY/CREDIT CONNECTION Saturday, March 6; Preview the campus & meet professors; Credit Connection offers credit exams; must have a 25 ACT; Reservations at www.nsula.edu/enrollmentservices/recruiting

LSU SPRING INVITATIONAL PROGRAM
April 14, 15, & 16, 2010; Initial invitations sent to seniors who have been accepted to LSU and have at least a 28 ACT or 1260 SAT; (official test scores must be on file at LSU) AND 3.2 overall GPA. After March 5, students with a 28 ACT & 2.9 GPA or 27 ACT & 3.2 GPA will be considered. Deadline for on-line reservations is 4/2/10.

AES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500 Criteria: Submit 1000 word essay Go to www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php to see the essay topic options. Deadline: 10/8/10

2010 STUDENT VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Award: Varies Criteria: Go to www.student-view.com and complete 15-20 minute survey about colleges in your area. Scholarship will be awarded by random drawing of all completed applications. Deadline: 4/22/10

LOUISIANA MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000 Criteria: Must be an education major Go to www.lmsaonline.org/scholarship_info.htm Deadline: 4/9/10

HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Varies Criteria: Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree; critical financial need (family income less that $50,000); good extra-curricular & community service; 2.0 GPA; U. S. citizen; Go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships; Deadline: 4/15/10

LOUISIANA SHERIFF’S SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500 Criteria: Must attend a Louisiana institution of higher learning; good academic and extra-curricular record; Deadline: April 1, 2010

2010 MARKET MISS BLACK LOUISIANA USA SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Award: $500 Criteria: Must submit a 6 part marketing plan for Miss Black LA USA Scholarship Pageant. Go to www.missblacklouisianausa.org Deadline: 4/15/10

LSUS: ADMISSIONS UPDATES FOR 2010-2011
LSUS has implemented a number of new procedures regarding admission. Please note the following:
1.) Students will be asked to submit a 500 word essay with the application for admission. Students may choose one topic from three options.
2.) Students will be asked to list all high school extracurricular activities on the application for admission.
3.) Students will be asked to list all current high school classes on the application for admission.
4.) Students will be required to pay $100 deposit ($75 to be applied to the student’s fall tuition and fee bill and $25 to be applied to orientation charges.
5.) New Admission Deadlines:
A.) June 1, 2010: Deadline to apply for fall semester. Applications for admission received for the following semester contingent upon completion of admission requirements.
B.) All first-time freshmen are required to attend one-day orientation sessions.
C.) The 2010 orientation and registration dates are: April 9, 2010; May 27, 2010; July 19, 2010, July 22, 2010; July 27, 2010; and July 30, 2010.

SPECIAL NOTES OF INTEREST:

1.) FAFSA: You cannot complete this until after your parent’s 2009 Federal Taxes are done.
2.) ACT Code: Be sure to include the TOPS ACT CODE on your ACT packet 1595
3.) Your Overall GPA is NOT the same as your TOPS GPA….do not be confused.

UPCOMING DATES:

March 6-19 Late Registration Time for April 10 ACT Exam.
GEE TESTING: MARCH 23 AND APRIL 12-16

SCHOLARSHIP NOTE:
DECA Applications for 2010 Scholarship for Military Children Now Available  
Scholarship applications for the 2010 Scholarships for Military Children Program are available in commissaries worldwide and online through a link at http://www.commissaries.com.  

Only dependent, unmarried children, younger than age 21 (age 23 if enrolled as a full- time student at a college or university) of active duty personnel, Reserve, Guard and retired military members, survivors of service members who died while on active duty, or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from themilitary may apply for a scholarship.  
The applicant must be planning to attend, or already be attending, an accredited college or university full time in the fall of 2010, or be enrolled in a program of studies designed to transfer directly into a four-year program.  

Applicants should prepare to submit an essay on the following topic: "You can travel back in time; however, you cannot change events.  What point in history would you visit, and why?"   

Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb 17, 2010.  

At least one scholarship will be awarded at every store location with qualified applicants.

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 4th year.

We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

Scholarship Deadline   -  June 19, 2010.

Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.


Senior Bulletin December 2009



BE AWARE OF DEADLINES!

School	Scholarship Deadline	Deadline for Admissions Applications
Centenary	Feb.15	Feb. 15
Dillard University	Dec. 1	1-Jul
Grambling	Dec. 1	1-Jun
LSU	Nov. 15	Apr.15
Louisiana Tech	Jan. 5	Sept. 1
Loyola	Jan. 15	Feb. 15
McNeese State	Dec. 1	15-Jul
Nicholls State University	Jan. 5	Aug, 15
Northwestern State University	Dec.1	Jul. 6
Our Lady of Holy Cross College	Feb. 1	20-Jul
Our Lady of the Lake College	Feb. 15	1-Jul
Southeastern LA University	None	Aug. 1
Southern University- B.R.	Dec. 1	1-Jul
Southern University- N. O.	None	1-Jul
Tulane University	Dec. 15	15-Jan
UNO	Jan. 15	Aug. 20
University of La at Monroe	Dec. 1	None
University of La at Lafayette	Jan. 31	None
Xavier University	Mar. 1	1-Jul

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS Some seniors have already inquired about the procedure for sending off college applications and transcripts. The process is very simple. If you are applying to a public college in the state of Louisiana, you can apply online, pay your application fee online or mail it in. You do NOT have to ask the counselor to mail a copy of your transcript because all of the public colleges have access to your transcripts online. If you are applying out-of-state or to a private college in Louisiana, you may complete the application online or use a paper version.. If you use a paper application, put the completed application in a stamped (2 stamps for legal envelopes, 3 stamps for large brown envelopes) addressed envelope and take it to your counselor. He/she will print your “Official Transcript” and mail it for you. If you apply online, fill out a transcript request form and give it to your counselor.

COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION Use one application to apply to 34 black college for only $35. For more info , go to www.eduinconline.com.

COLLEGE INFO:
LSU SATURDAY TOURS LSU offers Saturday tours that include an admissions and financial aid session and a walking tour of the campus and residential halls. For more info, call 225-578-6908 or go to www.lsu.edu/weekendtours.
COLLEGE VISITS Seniors are allowed two days excused absences to visit colleges. To be excused, one of your parents must accompany you. You must fill out a college visitation form and turn it in to the counselor three days prior to your visit. Forms can be picked up in the counseling office.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Applications for scholarships come across the counselor’s desk daily and will be listed in the Senior Bulletin monthly. Read carefully to see if you are eligible. If you are, see your counselor to pick up an application. Scholarship applications to individual colleges in Louisiana as well as out-of-state schools are generally available in the counseling office as soon as they arrive. Some colleges do not have a separate application. Most scholarships require a good ACT score and GPA. Some look at extra-curricular activities, volunteer work or special talents. Be sure you meet the requirements before applying! Scholarship websites: www.fastweb.com www.freschinfo.com; www.scholarships.com; www.fastaid.com
LOUISIANA SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1,000 Criteria: Must plan to pursue a career in surveying through the “Geomatics” program at Nicholls; Deadline: 3/1/10
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS Award: Varies-Several different scholarships (RMHS Scholars, RMHC Asian Students Increasing Achievement, RMCH African American Future Achievers, RMHC Charities); Criteria: Be a high school senior, younger than 21 years old, eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full course of study, a legal U.S. resident, live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area, submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application; Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program; verification of enrollment each year at the student’s accredited post-secondary institution; Deadline: 2/16/10; go to www.rmhc.org to apply
NFIB YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD PROGRAM Award: Varies Criteria: Must attend an accredited 2-or4-year college/university or vocational institute; demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit such as starting your own business, work experiences, community service; strong academic record; you can apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA from Oct. 15-Dec. 15, 2009.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CATHOLIC YOUTH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Award: $5,000 (state winners) Criteria: Must be a practicing Catholic; student leader; good extra-curricular record and community service record; go to www.louisianakc.org to download your application. You must get signatures from your principal & parish priest and turn in your application to your local Knights of Columbus Council. Deadline: Jan. 15, 2010.
OVERTURE TO THE CULTURAL SEASON SCHOLARSHIPS Award: Varies Criteria: Must be a 2010 high school graduate who plans to pursue further education in Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental Music, Theatre, Visual Arts or Vocal Music. Auditions will be held Feb. 20, 2010 at Loyola University in New Orleans. Deadline: 12/18/09
LELA SCHOALRSHIP Award: $1,000 Open to all seniors attending college; register at www.asklela.org
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP Award: Varies Criteria: Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; U. S. citizen or legal permanent resident; 3.3 GPA; demonstrated leadership through extra-curricular or community service activities; meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (must submit a FAFSA to determine eligibility); submit all forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, & Recommender Form) by Jan. 11, 2010. Online applications are recommended. Go to www.gmsp.org
BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIP Award: ; $1,000 Criteria: 2.5 GPA; work part-time at least 10 hours per week; community service; financial need; plans to attend 2 or 4-yr or technical college; to apply, go to www.havityourwayfoundation.org ; deadline: 2/1/10
BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP Award: $500 Criteria: All athletes planning to attend college; go to www.bigsunathletics.com by 6/24/10
LOUISIANA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION’S RONALD E. THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP Award: $2,000 Criteria: H. S. senior of the class of 2009 or 2010; member of La Federal Credit Union; Submit 400-500 word essay on “What makes you an exemplary citizen, student, or person that should be a recipient of the 2010 Ronald E. Thomas Scholarship?”; include a cover sheet with your name, phone number, address and high school name; Email your entry to scholarship@louisianafcu.org by Dec. 1, 2009.
ULL SCHOLARSHIP Award: Varies Criteria: 23 ACT pr 1050 SAT; 3.0 GPA; 18ACT in English & 19 ACT in Math; must have applied for admission to ULL; to apply www.admissions.louisiana.edu/scholarships; ; Priority deadline Nov. 15; Final deadline 1/ 31
COMPUTER SCIENCE AT LSU Did you know that when you major in computer science at LSU, you can choose from one of three concentrations: networking, software engineering, or a combined concentration of computer science and a second subject. Course offerings in computer science include video game design, high-performance computing systems, internet, scientific visualization, cybersecurity, and programming. For more info, go to www.csc.lsu.edu
HORATIO ALGER LOUISIANA SCHOLARSHIP Award: Varies Criteria: Have critical financial need ($50,000 adjusted gross income); extra-curricular activities and/or community service; demonstrate academic achievement; U. S. citizen; must have risen above adversity in life; To apply go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm
LOUISIANA SMART START SCHOLARSHIP BY CHASE Award: Varies Criteria: African American Louisiana resident; B average; 19 ACT; plan to attend four-year LA college; Major in any discipline EXCEPT life sciences or fine arts; demonstrate financial need; (legal dependents of JPMorgan Chase employees are not eligible); Deadline: To apply, go to www.jpmorgan.com/pages/smartstart

COMMON APPLICATION Use one application to apply to several colleges. Many of them are private, out-of-state colleges. You can apply online at www.commonapp.org.

SELECTIVE SERVICE Guys are reminded that you must register with the Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday. The easiest way to register is to go online to www.sss.gov .

LSUS: ADMISSIONS UPDATES FOR 2010-2011 LSUS has implemented a number of new procedures regarding admission. Please note the following:
1.) Students will be asked to submit a 500 word essay with the application for admission. Students may choose one topic from three options.
2.) Students will be asked to list all high school extracurricular activities on the application for admission.
3.) Students will be asked to list all current high school classes on the application for admission.
4.) Students will be required to pay $100 deposit ($75 to be applied to the student’s fall tuition and fee bill and $25 to be applied to orientation charges.
5.) New Admission Deadlines:
A.) June 1, 2010: Deadline to apply for fall semester. Applications for admission received for the following semester contingent upon completion of admission requirements.
B.) All first-time freshmen are required to attend one-day orientation sessions.
C.) The 2010 orientation and registration dates are: April 9, 2010; May 27, 2010; July 19, 2010, July 22, 2010; July 27, 2010; and July 30, 2010.

SPECIAL NOTES OF INTEREST:
1.) FAFSA: You cannot complete this until after your parent’s 2009 Federal Taxes are done.
2.) ACT Code: Be sure to include the TOPS ACT CODE on your ACT packet 1595
3.) College Goal Sunday: Sunday, February 21, 2010 at BPCC. They will help you complete the FAFSA. You must already have your PIN and parents must attend.
4.) Your Overall GPA is NOT the same as your TOPS GPA….do not be confused.

WALMART: Go to www.walmartstores.com The Walmart Foundation offers three scholarship programs and also administers the Walton Family Foundation Scholarship on behalf of the Walton Family Foundation. To learn more about these programs or to apply, clink on the links below.

The Sam Walton Community Scholarship A $3,000 college scholarship available to graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need.

The Walmart Associate Scholarship A $3,000 college scholarship available to Walmart associates or dependents of associates who are graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a demonstrated financial need.

The Walmart Higher Reach Scholarship Provides a college scholarship up to $3,000 to Walmart associates who have been out of school for at least one year. Walton Family Foundation Scholarship (Administered by the Walmart Foundation) Administered by the Walmart Foundation, the Walton Family Foundation Scholarship is a $13,000 scholarship paid out over four years. Applicants must be dependents of Walmart associates, have at least a 22 ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) score and prove financial need.
UPCOMING DATES:
DECEMBER 12 ACT EXAM
DECEMBER 15 GEE RESULTS FROM OCTOBER TEST SHOULD BE RETURNED TO PARISH
JANUARY 5 DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY 6 ACT TEST
JANUARY 15 DEADLINE FOR LATE REGISTRATION FOR FEB. 6 ACT EXAM

Senior Notes
Coca Cola Scholars Award now available.  Deadline is Oct. 31.  Go to www.coca-colascholars.org .
COLLEGE NIGHT - OCT. 15 AT 7:00pm  
LA. COLLEGE PREVIEW DAY - OCT. 3 - 1:30 p.m.   
WILEY COLLEGE H.S. DAY - NOV. 7 - 8:00 a.m.  
NORTHWESTERN STATE SR. DAY - NOV. 7 -  
SEE POSTERS ON ALL OF THESE DAYS ON BULLETIN BOARD and on MHS Calendar.  
Metro PCS Scholarship - www.metropcs.com/scholarship . Deadline is Nov. 25. 
Christian Connector Scholarship - www.ChristianConnector.com .

WEBSTER PARISH SENIOR BULLETIN
September 14, 2009

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Some seniors have already inquired about the procedure for sending off college applications and transcripts. The process is very simple. If you are applying to a public college in the state of Louisiana, you can apply online, pay your application fee online or mail it in. You do NOT have to ask us to mail a copy of your transcript because all of the public colleges have access to your transcripts online. If you are applying out-of-state or to a private college in Louisiana, you may complete the application online or use a paper version. If you use a paper application, put the completed application in a stamped (2 stamps for legal envelopes, 3 stamps for large brown envelopes) addressed envelope and take it to your counselor. If you apply online, fill out a transcript request form in the counseling office. We are NOT allowed to give students an official transcript. It must be mailed to the college admissions office by the high school’s records office.

COMMON APPLICATION
Use one application to apply to several colleges. Many of them are private, out-of-state colleges. You can apply online at www.commonapp.org.

CSS PROFILE
If you are applying to a private or out-of-state college and you plan to apply for financial aid, you may need to file the CSS/Financial Aid Profile. Check with the college to see if it is required. You can go online to www.collegeboard.com to register.

SELECTIVE SERVICE
Guys are reminded that you must register with the Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday. The easiest way to register is to go online to www.sss.gov .

LSU LA-STEM SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Up to $11,500 Criteria: 3.5 GPA, 24 ACT, major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics; must participate in research; Download a nomination form at www.lsu.edu/lastem Deadline: in December.

AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500 Criteria: Submit an essay on one of two topics on the website, www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Varies Criteria: Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; U. S. citizen or legal permanent resident; 3.3 GPA; demonstrated leadership through extra-curricular or community service activities; meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (must submit a FAFSA to determine eligibility); submit all forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, & Recommender Form) by January, 2010. Online applications are recommended. Go to www.gmsp.org

HORATIO ALGER LOUISIANA SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Varies Criteria: Have critical financial need ($50,000 adjusted gross income); extra-curricular activities and/or community service; demonstrate academic achievement; U. S. citizen; must have risen above adversity in life; To apply go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm

LOUISIANA COLLEGE FALL PREVIEW DAY
Oct. 3, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.; more info at www.lacollege.edu

KICK-OFF LSU
9/11; 9/18; 10/23; 10/30; Meet with faculty/staff; visit with LSU students; meet reps from departments, tour campus; 8:00-3:00; register at www.lsu.edu/kickofflsu

NICHOLLS COLONEL DAY
Oct. 10, 2009 Student Union Ballroom; check in 9:30-10:00 a.m.; Register at www.nicholls.edu/colonelday

BATON ROUGE NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR
Tuesday, October 1; 9-12 or 6-8 p.m. Baton Rouge River Center, BR

COLLEGE VISITS
Seniors are allowed two days excused absences to visit colleges. To be excused, one of your parents must accompany you. You must fill out a college visitation form and turn it in to your counselor/principal.

ULL SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Varies Criteria: 23 ACT pr 1050 SAT; 3.0 GPA; 18ACT in English & 19 ACT in Math; must have applied for admission to ULL; to apply www.admissions.louisiana.edu/scholarships; ; Priority deadline Nov. 15; Final deadline 1/ 31

WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD & SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Varies Criteria: Male or female athlete with a 3.0 GPA who participates in at least one school-sponsored sport; Deadline: Sept. 25

SCHOLARSHIPS:
Applications for scholarships come across your counselor’s desk daily and will be listed in the Senior Bulletin as available. Read carefully to see if you are eligible. If you are, see your counselor to pick up an application. Scholarship applications to individual colleges in Louisiana as well as out-of-state schools are generally available in the counseling office as soon as they arrive. Some colleges do not have a separate application. Most scholarships require a good ACT score and GPA. Some look at extra-curricular activities, volunteer work or special talents. Be sure you meet the requirements before applying! Scholarship websites: www.fastweb.com www.freschinfo.com; www.scholarships.com; www.fastaid.com
ACT WORKSHOP: We sent out a request to the counselors to survey students about the interest in an ACT workshop. The cost would be $185 and would be offered on three Saturdays. If you are interested in us offering such, please see your counselor ASAP.

UPCOMING DATES:

SEPTEMBER 18….DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR OCTOBER 24, 2009 TEST. SENIOR BULLETIN AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Summer 2009

TRANSCRIPTS/GEE EXAMS/TOPS:
Visit with your guidance counselor and make sure everything is ?on go? with your transcript, testing, and TOPS requirements. Don?t wait too late to take care of these important details.

GPA
Remember your TOPS GPA and your OVERALL GPA are not the same! See a counselor to determine your current TOPS GPA.

ACT CODE
Be sure to include the TOPS ACT CODE on your ACT packet 1595

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Summer is a great time to start narrowing down your list of post-secondary school options and applying to college or other post-secondary schools. Remember to apply to your “dream school,” and “back-up school,” and a couple in between. Be sure to use the website, www.laeportal.com to assist you with your research. There is information about careers, colleges and technical schools, test prep, financial aid, diploma requirements and lots more. You no longer need your user name and password to do research on the LAePortal. That is only needed to update your five year plan.

Use one application to apply to several colleges. Many of them are private, out-of-state colleges. You can apply online at www.commonapp.org.

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
The process is very simple. If you are applying to a public college in the state of Louisiana, you can apply online, pay your application fee online or mail it in. You do NOT have to ask us to mail a copy of your transcript because all of the public colleges have access to your transcripts online. If you are applying out-of-state or to a private college in Louisiana, you may complete the application online or use a paper version.. If you use a paper application, put the completed application in a stamped (2 stamps for legal envelopes, 3 stamps for large brown envelopes) addressed envelope and take it to your counselor for assistance.


APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
The Federal Student Aid program just informed us that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available in three ways. Apply online a www.fafsa.ed.gov., download complete and mail a PDF version of the FAFSA at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov., or request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-443-3243 or 1-319-337-5665. The counseling office will NOT have FAFSA forms available. Remember the FAFSA is required for all federal grants, loans, work-study, and the LA TOPS scholarship.

CSS PROFILE
If you are applying to a private or out-of-state college and you plan to apply for financial aid, you may need to file the CSS/Financial Aid Profile. Check with the college to see if it is required. You can go online to www.collegeboard.com to register.

SELECTIVE SERVICE
Guys are reminded that you must register with the Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday. The easiest way to register is to go online to www.sss.gov .

COLLEGE VISITS
Seniors are allowed two days excused absences to visit colleges. To be excused, your parents must accompany you.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
Applications for scholarships come across your counselor’s desk daily. Scholarship applications to individual colleges in Louisiana as well as out-of-state schools are generally available in the counselor’s office. Most scholarships require a good ACT score and GPA. Some look at extra-curricular activities, volunteer work or special talents. Be sure you meet the requirements before applying!

SCHOLARSHIP LETTERS
Seniors who receive scholarship offers are asked to take a copy of your scholarship letter to your counselor so you can be recognized in the awards programs.


SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES: www.fastweb.com; www.freschinfo.com; www.scholarships.com; www.fastaid.com


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES. YOU MAY OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION AT EACH COLLEGE’S WEBSITE. The following chart is being kept online, but will be updated during the 09-10 school year. This chart can still give you an idea of scholarship and admission deadlines, so they don't sneak up on you. All website information should still be up-to-date.