October 2007 Newsletter
October 02, 2007
Centennial Senior Newsletter
October 2007
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Seniors…have you visited your top colleges?
If you haven’t done so already, visit your top college choices soon as application deadlines will start hitting this fall. Follow these tips for a successful visit:
Contact the admissions office at least two weeks in advance to schedule your visit. Make appointments with an admissions representative, financial aid counselor and a faculty member in the area of study that interests you.
Check out the college website before your visit. Most college sites have a section for prospective students where you can learn about the school’s admissions process, types of majors, student services and employment opportunities. You might even be able to schedule your visit online.
Visit while school is in session. You won’t get the true flavor during breaks or finals week.
Get a feel for the campus. Hang out in the student union, find coffee shops with wireless Internet access, eat in a restaurant close to campus or attend athletic or cultural events.
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Winning the scholarship game
Follow these tips to increase your chances of earning scholarships:
Don’t pay for scholarship searches! Use free search sites including ScholarshipQuest at www.educationquest.org that lists over 1,600 state and local awards. Check out free national sites such as FastWeb, SRN Express and FastAid. Scholarship resources are also available at your local library and at the EducationQuest offices in Kearney, Lincoln and Omaha. Scholarships are also listed on the Centennial Web page under Guidance Counselor
Get organized. Place scholarship applications in deadline order and prioritize each award. Local and college-specific scholarships deserve top priority because you're more likely to earn them.
Continually update your activities, honors and volunteer or paid jobsusing the Activities Resume at www.educationquest.org.
Earn the best possible ACT/SAT scores bytakingthe exams in the spring of your junior year and again in the fall of your senior year.
Use quality references such as a teacher, coach or counselor. Encourage them to write specific examples of your leadership skills. Give them advance notice and a specific deadline.
Get an early start on essays.Describe your interests, hopes for the future and leadership abilities – but be sure to tailor your essay to the scholarship topic.
Pay close attention to grammar, spelling and neatness. Ask at least two people to proofread your application.
It’s College Fair season!
This fall,
EducationQuest will sponsor College Fairs featuring representatives
from as many as 200 colleges. Upcoming Fairs include:
Tri-State College Fair, Sunday, October 7, 1:00-3:30 p.m. – Marina Center - South Sioux City
Scottsbluff/Gering Area College Fair,Sunday, October 14, 1:00-3:30 p.m. – Gering Civic Center
Lincoln Area College Fair, Sunday, October 21, 1:00-3:30 p.m. – Southeast Community College
Omaha Area College Fair, Sunday, October 28, 12:30-4:00 p.m. – University of Nebraska-Omaha
For a list of colleges registered for the Fairs, visit www.educationquest.org.
Educational Planning Programs also feature college reps
If you can’t make it to a College Fair, attend an Educational Planning Program at your high school or a school near you. These programs also feature college representatives. See the “Upcoming Events” section at www.educationquest.org for dates and locations.
October “To Do” List
Complete these tasks during October to stay on the right college-planning track.
Juniors and Seniors:
___ attend the College Fair or Educational Planning Program in your area.
Seniors:
___ schedule campus visits.
___ narrow your college choices and be aware of application deadlines and criteria.
___ register by September 21 for the October 27 ACT.
___ register by November 3 for the December 9 ACT.
Questions to ask admissions representatives on your college visits…….
What are the admissions requirements?
Does the college have academic programs taught by professors or graduate assistants?
What is the average class size?
Does the college have academic programs that fit my interest?
Does the college offer a freshman summer orientation program?
Will I have access to computers and other special equipment?
Where are students from? Is the campus diverse? Can I study abroad?
What internships and career planning and placement services are available?
What new programs or facilities will be available in the near future?
EducationQuest will be here November 8th at 7:00
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