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WICHITA HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH
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Post-Secondary Bulletin
April 2007
Pre-College Testing
Improve your ACT test scores!
ACT Prep Workshops at Wichita State University
May 12, 2007
August 4, 2007
Students MUST pre-register FEE: $28.00
Registration forms are available in the counseling office.
Register online at www.registerblast.com/wsu
The ACT assesses students’ general educational development and their ability to
complete college-level work.
The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading
and science.
The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a
short essay.
Juniors are encouraged to take the ACT during the spring semester of their
junior year. Seniors are encouraged to take the test early during the fall
semester of their senior year.
ACT National Test Dates Registration Deadlines*
June 9, 2007 May 4, 2007
*If you miss the regular deadline, you can register during the late period, for
an additional nonrefundable late fee.
ACT Only $29.00
ACT Plus Writing $43.00
Stop by Ms. Guzman’s office in B-2I to pick up a registration packet or register
online at www.actstudent.org or visit the ACT website for more information at
www.act.org .
The SAT assesses student reasoning based on knowledge and skills developed by
the student in school coursework. The new SAT will improve the alignment of the
test with current curriculum and institutional practices in high school and
college. By including a third measure of skills, writing, the New SAT will
reinforce the importance of writing throughout a student’s education and will
help colleges make better admissions and placement decisions.
Juniors are encouraged to take the SAT during the spring semester of their
junior year.
Seniors are encouraged to take this test during the fall of their senior year.
SAT National Test Dates Registration Deadlines*
June 2, 2007 April 27, 2007
*If you miss the regular deadline, you can register during the late registration
period, for an additional nonrefundable fee.
SAT Reasoning Test $41.50
Stop by Ms. Guzman’s office in B-2I to pick up a registration packet or register
online at www.collegeboard.com/reg. For SAT test preparation, visit
www.collegeboard.com.
Mark the Date:
The 34th Annual African American Senior Recognition Banquet
Sunday, May 6, 2007
5:00 pm
This year’s event will be held at the
Holiday Inn Select
549 S. Rock Road
More information will follow at a later date.
FEDERAL STUDENT AID AND GRANTS
The U.S. Department of Education has established a website
to file the
Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA)
over the Internet.
The web site address is www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Application over the web is fast, easy, and
more accurate than paper.
You must first request a PIN number www.pin.ed.gov.
This is your electronic signature for FAFSA on the web.
Both the student and one parent need to apply for
separate PIN numbers.
The student can use the PIN to access their student aid history
or correct their Student Aid Report (SAR) online.
Students are encouraged to apply for PIN numbers ASAP.
Priority deadline for filing the
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form
is March 1, 2007.
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA!
THIS IS A FREE APPLICATION PROCESS!
Scholarships
DEADLINE: NAME:
ASAP Wichita State University – NEW Sedgwick County Scholarship
Amount: $1000 per semester (12 or more credit hours)
$500 per semester (6-11 credit hours)
Awards are for one academic year and may be combined with other scholarships.
Awarded on a first-applied, first-awarded basis until monies are exhausted.
Who can Apply: New freshmen must meet one of these criteria: be a domestic,
undergraduate, first-time student to WSU, ACT composite score of 21 or higher
(SAT=980), rank in the top one-third of graduating class, admissible student who
participated in Kansas Kids or USD 259 GEAR UP Program (must note on
application). New transfer students: be a domestic, undergraduate, first-time
student to WSU, must have graduated from a Sedgwick County high school or
currently be a Sedgwick County resident, or transfer to WSU with 65 or fewer
credit hours and minimum 3.0 GPA.
How to Apply: Complete application for admission and be fully admitted to WSU,
submit a completed scholarship application which includes a personal statement
and activities summary. For more information, see Ms. Guzman in B-2I or visit
the WSU website at http://financialaid.wichita.edu/schol/sedgwickcounty.asp
K-State at Salina – ELITE Scholarship Program
ELITE – (Enhancing Lives Through Technology and Engineering) – a National
Science Foundation Scholarship Grant program
Amount: 15-25 annual scholarships - $5,000
Who can Apply: New incoming students, current K-State students and transfer
students must meet one of the criteria: first generation college student, come
from a rural area, economically disadvantaged, member of a minority group – must
be a US citizen and demonstrate financial need and complete the FAFSA.
How to Apply: Download an application at: www.salina.k-state.edu/elite
4/6/07 Assistance League of Wichita Scholarship
Amount: Tuition fees/textbook costs will be paid directly to BCC or WATC
Who can Apply: High school seniors who are planning to attend Butler Community
College or Wichita Area Technical College for selected programs.
How to Apply: See Ms. Guzman for an application and details about selected
programs.
4/13/07 Wichita Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Answering the Challenge Sisterhood Scholarship and Service
Amount: undisclosed
Who can Apply: High school seniors who have a 2.5 or higher GPA and plan to
enroll in an accredited 2or 4 year college / university. Applicants are required
to write an essay entitiled: You and why you are Proud of Your Culture.”
How to Apply: See Ms. Guzman for an application and details.
4/15/07 Steve Harper Scholarship – Kansas Wildscape Foundation
Amount: $1,000
Who can Apply: High school seniors who are planning to attend a Kansas college
and major in either a natural resources or photography curriculum.
How to Apply: See Ms. Guzman for an application and details.
4/15/07 2007 Student-View Scholarship Program
Amount: 1 - $3,000; 2 - $1,000; 6 - $500
Who can Apply: High school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college,
community college or career school. No minimum ACT/SAT score or GPA, no essay
required, no lengthy application forms, no application fees.
How to Apply: Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute
application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded
via a random drawing of all completed applications. The scholarship winner will
be announced in May, 2007.
4/16/07 Oklahoma University Club of Wichita Scholarship
Amount: one year $2,000 ($1,000 each semester)
Who can Apply: High school seniors who have been accepted and are planning to
attend the University of Oklahoma.
How to Apply: See Ms. Guzman for an application and details.
4/20/07 Beta Theta Pi Scholarship
Amount: 4 - $250
Who can Apply: High school senior males who have been accepted and are planning
to attend Kansas State University.
How to Apply: See Ms. Guzman for an application and details.
4/21/07 Kappa Sigma – The Most Wanted Man Scholarship
Amount: 2 - $250
Who can Apply: High school senior males who have been accepted and are planning
to attend Wichita State University.
How to Apply: See Ms. Guzman for an application and details.
4/27/07 Constitution and Citizenship Day Essay Contest
Sponsored by Washburn University
Attention Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
Amount: $1,000
Who can Apply: High school sophomores, juniors and seniors who plan to attend
Washburn University.
How to Apply: For more information, visit www.washburn.edu/constitution-day
5/1/07 Wichita Alumni Chapter – Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Amount: undisclosed
Who can Apply: African American high school seniors. Students are required to
write an essay stating why they wish to be considered for this scholarship. They
mush also include a transcript and two (2) letters of recommendation from anyone
who is not a relative
How to Apply: See Ms. Guzman for an application and details.
5/4/07 East Wichita Rotary Foundation
Amount: several $1,000 scholarships
Who can Apply: Seniors who graduate from a Sedgwick County high school and are
planning to attend a public or private community college, college or university
in Kansas. Consideration will be given to students who have a 3.0 GPA, have a
need for assistance, are involved in the school and community and participate in
extracurricular activities or after school employment.
How to Apply: See Ms. Guzman for an application and details.
6/20/07 Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants
Amount: $1,000
Who can Apply: High school seniors
How to Apply: Submit an essay on one of the two topics found on the scholarship
page of the website: http://abbottandfenner.com/scholarshipawards.htm
8/3/07 Bank of America Financial Aid Sweepstakes
Amount: 5 - $1,000
Who can Apply: High school seniors and current college students attending in the
US.
How to Apply: Online application only – www.bankofamerica.com/studentsweeps
The Art Institute’s Passion for Fashion Competition
Amount: varies – more than $300,000 in tuition scholarships
Who can Apply: High school seniors who plan to attend The Art Institute. This
competition challenges teens to create their own original design, fashion
marketing, merchandising or retail management plan.
How to Apply: To learn more, visit www.artinstitues.edu/passion4fashion
Americans for the Arts/Art Institute’s Poster Competition
Amount: varies – more than $100,000 in tuition scholarships
Who can Apply: High school seniors who plan to attend The Art Institute. This
competition challenges high school seniors to create a poster design that
interprets the theme “Life is Better With Art in it.”
How to Apply: To learn more, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/poster or
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/edmc/24506/
ATTENTION STUDENTS INTERESTED COLLEGE ATHLETIC TRAINING:
Barton County Community College sports medicine department is looking for
students who are interested in joining their student athletic trainers’ staff
while continuing their education in college. Each student receives a books and
tuition performance award to help meet college expenses. A minimum of 12
semester hours and an overall GPA of 2.0 must be maintained. For more
information, see Ms. Guzman.
Highland Community College is looking for students who are interested in
Athletic Training. In-state students will be offered a books and tuition
scholarship. They are looking for responsible, dependable and self-motivated
students. If you are interested in this opportunity, please see Ms. Guzman.
Upward Bound Math & Science
Upward Bound Math and Science is a six week residential program for high school
students for enrichment in math and science. UBMS is 100% funded by a grant from
the U.S. Department of Education to Northwest – there is no cost to the students
or their families except for the investment of time and effort. For more
information, see Ms. Guzman or visit the UBMS website at
http://catpages.nwmissouri.edu/m/ubms
College Visits at South High
DATE College/Location
4/9/07 Wichita State University – SHS Cafeteria 10:00 – 10:30 (TT)
The admissions representative will be here to meet and greet interested
students.
Sign up in B2.
College Visits
Deadline College/Location
Several The University of Kansas – Junior Days
Monday, April 23rd
Monday, April 30th
Friday, May 4th
Preregistration and a small registration fee are required – Space available
basis.
For information, visit www.admissions.ku.edu , call 785-864-3911 or see Ms.
Guzman in B-2I.
Several Kansas State University – Junior Days
April 25th
May 4th
Each K-State Junior Day is full of activities that will help you and your
parents plan your career path and explore K-State. The cost is $15.00 per
person. Questions? Call 1-800-432-8270. Check out the website:
www.consider.k-state.edu/junior
4/9/07 K-State Salina Junior Day
This is a great opportunity for high school juniors and their families to learn
more about the programs offered at K-State Salina. Students will be able to tour
the campus, learn about financial aid, get information about student
organizations, visit with currents students and meet with faculty members. For
more information and to register, visit the website at www.salina.k-state.edu or
see Ms. Guzman in B-2.
4/13/07 Wichita State University – 2007 College of Engineering
52nd Annual Open House 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
WSU will be exhibiting student design projects, research being conducted by the
college, and engineering facilities. During this time, they will also be
providing some engineering design competitions for students to participate in.
4/14/07 K-State Salina Open House
It’s fun, it’s free and it’s for the whole family! Check out K-State Salina
Shoot water balloon cannons, “Fly” in airplane simulators, sample purple K-State
ice cream, play the Pop-a-Shot, Write a computer program, 2007 Wildcat Fly-In
--- and lots more!!!!!
4/16/07 Cloud County Community College – “Bird’s Eye View”
Junior Day – Thursday, April 19th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
It’s fun, it’s free and it’s for juniors! Campus tours, career exploration, free
lunch.
5/1/07 The University of Kansas – Freshman Summer Institute (FSI)
June 17 – July 13 – earn college credit through this program
Designed for students who have been admitted to KU for Fall 2007 – FSI allows
new students the opportunity to earn five hours of KU credit, experience career
counseling and academic advising, and gain a better understanding of KU
resources.
Website addresses
College search /scholarships / financial aid
Check out the South High website at
http://south.usd259.org