Guidance - Academy for the Arts, Science & T...

College Goal Sunday (actually it is on a SATURDAY)

A FREE event designed to help college-bound students and their families with the financial aid application process. Financial aid professionals will be on hand to help complete the necessary paperwork to get the funding needed to go to college. Please advise that 2009 federal tax returns and W2’s are required before processing the application. The event will be held at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Saturday February 27, 2010 in the Burroughs and Chapin Auditorium, building 1100 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For more information call or email Deborah Stevens in the Financial Aid Department at Horry-Georgetown Technical College843-349-5304 debbie.stevens@hgtc.edu

*********************************************
SAT & ACT
Students planning to attend a four-year college or university must take either the SAT or ACT with Writing. You must also have your test scores sent from the testing company directly to the college or NCAA. Most colleges will not accept the test score from your high school. Even if you are satisfied with your current score, we strongly encourage you to take the SAT or ACT in the fall for another opportunity to improve your scores.

Students should see Miss Aglietti or Mrs. Carey to find out which test is best for them.

Don't forget! SAT/ACT prep after school every Wednesday in Mrs. Carey's room, # 401. Stop by for test taking tips and practice. Also, see Mrs. Carey or Miss Aglietti for TCA online test prep login information.

MOCK ACT EXAM will be administered Friday, February 12th at school. Students who would like to take advantage of this opportunity must have 10 hours of time logged into the TCA online test prep program. See Mrs. Carey or Miss Aglietti for details and your login information.
*******************************************
Important reminder to Juniors and Seniors who are visiting college campuses during regular school hours:
You must be pre-approved for the college visit by turning in a“Request for College Visit” form to Mrs. Grant in the Attendance Office no less than 3 days prior to your visit! If you do not submit a form, the missed school day may not be excused in the attendance office! Forms are available from Mrs. Grant in the Attendance Office

Anderson University – Visit on their Discovery Days or arrange a college visit.

Catawba College – Open House Dates; Feb. 6, 2010, & April 10, 2010 register online www.catawba.edu .

Charleston Southern University – Visit CSU online at www.csuniv.edu to schedule a tour.

Clemson University – Arrange a college tour at www.Clemson.edu . Tours: Mon –Sat, 9:45am and 1:45 pm Sunday at 1:45 pm.

College Of Charleston –Arrange a college tour at www.cofc.edu/admissions/visiting.html . Tours: Mon-Sat 9:30am and 1:30pm.

College of the Living Arts-Located in Raleigh, NC. Open house on January 9^th at 10am.

Columbia College-Arts Open House Weekend-For students interested in dance, music, visual art. Visit www.columbiasc.edu/aoh to register.

Duke University – Arrange a college tour at www.admissions.duke.edu .

Francis Marion University – visit www.admissions.fmarion.edu.

Savannah School of Art and Design – Visit www.scad.edu to arrange a tour.

Meredith College – Senior Visitation Days: January 25, 2010. Visit www.meredith.edu .

UNC Greensboro -- Arrange a college tour at www.uncg.edu/adm/visit .

USC Columbia – Visit www.sc.edu/admission to schedule a visit.

Wake Forest University -- Visit www.wfu.edu/admissions to arrange a visit.

*****************************************
College Application Deadlines

University of South Carolina-Columbia Applications received between October 15 and December 1 will be given a decision on March 15th. Applications for the SC Honors College and Top Scholars are due on November 15th.

College of Charleston - Students interested in applying to C of C need to submit the online application and all materials before December 1 in order to be considered for merit-based scholarships.

Furman University - The Early Action deadline is November 15, 2009. You must adhere to this deadline to be considered for most of their scholarships. Visit www.engagefurman.com for scholarship applications and deadlines.

Presbyterian College - Early Action (non-binding) deadline is November 15, 2009.

Wofford College - The Early Action deadline for all applicants is November 15, 2009. This is a non-binding early option and students may apply to other colleges.

Clemson University - The Priority notification deadline for Clemson University is December 1, 2009. Students that apply before Dec. 1st should receive a decision letter in mid-February. Admissions is closed when all class space has been committed; therefore, students should submit their materials early in the fall of their senior year.

Coastal Carolina University - CCU has a new Priority Admissions deadline of December 1, 2009 which will enable students to be notified of scholarship offers in December.

See Miss Aglietti for info. on these and other application dates or visit the website of the college you are interested in. Information can be found under the admissions section.