University of South Alabama Preview Days

University of South Alabama Preview Days!

US Naval Academy Admissions Forum

Troy University Scholarships

                                                                   

Scholarship Deadline - March 1st

Excellence in Leadership Scholarship
This award amount varies with a base amount starting at $8,000 total spanning over 4 years.  Requirements: 23 ACT/1070 SAT (CR & Math Only) & a 3.0 GPA. Must submit a resume & submit the application.

The Chancellors Award
Full tuition.  Requirements: 28 ACT/1260 SAT (CR & Math Only) 3.5 GPA.

The Millennium Scholars Award 
Full tuition, traditional style room, and board. Requirements: 32 ACT/1420 SAT (CR & Math Only) 3.7 GPA.  National Merit Finalist/ Semifinalist

          

Full listing of the scholarships we offer: 

http://admissions.troy.edu/undergraduate/troy-scholarships.html

Apply to Troy University NOW:
https://enroll.troy.edu/Datatel.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/ProfileType.aspx

Kaplan ACT Prep Class

 

   

Kaplan ACT Prep Class
Beginning September 26th

 Hoover, AL

Sign up before August 31st to receive $300 off ACT test prep courses and tutoring packages of 20-hours or more.

To learn more, visit kaptest.com/college or call 1-800-527-8378.

Transcript Release Form

Transcript Release Form

Need a transcript sent to a college, scholarship committee, or community service team?  Click the link below to view and print the form, or get one from Mrs. Tucker in the Guidance Office.   

Transcript Release Form

College Visit Reminder - Montevallo Visits CHS Friday!

Save the Date!

A University of Montevallo representative will be on campus in the Lecture Hall at 8:45am this Friday, August 28th.  Please come to meet with them if you are interested in applying to Montevallo.   

ASVAB Test - November 18th

ASVAB Test 

November 18th

8:15

**Please sign up with Mrs. Roy/Mrs. McGill if you are interested in taking the ASVAB!**  

 

Scholarships

Alabama Scholarship 

Type: Application

Award: unspecified

Eligibility: Majoring or planning to major in technology

Deadline: March 11, 2016

Administered By: Alabama Technology Foundation

Click here to apply!

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                                                   Alabama Scholarship 

Type: Application

Award: unspecified

Eligibility: Majoring or planning to major in technology

Deadline: March 11, 2016

Administered By: Alabama Technology Foundation

Click here to apply!

2016 Senior Diploma Requirements

NACAC College Fair - September 13th!

 

 Birmingham National College Fair

List of schools attending​​​​​​​

• Location and Hours
• For Exhibitors
• Promote this Fair!

Location:
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
North Exposition Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205/458-8400

Fair Hours:
Sunday, September 13, 2015
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Transportation, Directions and Parking*:
Directions and parking information for the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex is available online. 
Metered Parking is available around the perimeter of the complex. After 5:00 PM and on weekends there is NO charge for metered parking. Daily Parking is available in the parking deck on 22nd street that is conveniently attached to the Sheraton Hotel. Daily Parking is $8.00 per day OR $1.50 for the first hour and $1.00 each additional hour.
*Rates subject to change without notice.
Parking Map

Need more information?
E-mail collegefairs@nacacnet.org or info@nacacnet.org  or call: 703/299-6856

UAB Admission Application Reminders

UAB ADMISSION APPLICATION REMINDERS

• You MUST have your ACT score(s) sent directly from ACT or the College Board to UAB.  They no longer accept scores from the high school.
• There is a $30 application fee, but this can be waived if:
• You are eligible for free/reduced lunch
• You qualify for an ACT/SAT fee waiver   

NCAA College Bound Athlete Guide

Click HERE to see the
2015-2016 NCAA College Bound Athlete Guide!

U.S. Military Academy Event!

Sixth Congressional District Academy Night

September 21st 6:00pm

Homewood Library

If you are interested in applying for a Congressional appointment to attend one of the U.S. military academies (Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines) after graduation, this event is for you!  Attendees will hear from representatives of each academy as well as Congressman Gary Palmer.  

For Questions Contact:  

Julie Collier

205-968-1290

Julie.Collier@mail.house.gov

UA Office of Testing Services Visits CHS!

University of Alabama Office of Testing Services Visits CHS!

Save the Date!

 A representative from the University of Alabama Office of Testing Services will
be on campus in the Lecture Hall at 8:45am on October 16th.  She will discuss ACT, SAT, Residual ACT, CLEP, and more!

UAB Scholarship and Application Deadlines

Admission and Scholarship Deadline is December 1st!
Apply Today!

College Visits - University of Alabama

The University of Alabama Visits CHS!
Save the Date!

 

 A representative from the University of Alabama will be on campus in the Lecture Hall at 8:45am on October 23rd.
   

Top 5 College Search Apps

Graduation will be here before you know it—It’s time to start tackling that mile-long to-do list. We’ve pulled together five helpful apps to make your college search easier.

1. U.S. College Map

By selecting a state, you gain instant access to a full list of universities, their locations and links to each school’s official website. You can also view the tuition for each college. $1.99

2. Mobile University
Have a designated major in mind but unsure of which schools offer the best degree plans? Need more information on financial aid and admissions? Mobile University allows you to search for colleges throughout the United States, as well as access detailed information about each school’s degree plans, tuition and campus life. free

3.College Passport- ACT Edition   
Check out this ACT study tool and college search app all in one! Discover your strengths
and weaknesses with the ACT practice tests, and search for universities based off your test results. College Passport also has an SAT edition. free

4. College Plan
Afraid that you may forget something important during the college application process? College Plan helps you compose a detailed checklist of everything you need to plan and apply for college. You can even create a list of your top prospective colleges. $4.99

5.Scholarships.com
Searching for scholarship opportunities has never been easier! Browse more than two million scholarships and grants throughout the state or throughout the world. This app also provides a
list of scholarships offered at each university and
application deadlines. free

Scholarships

$1000 Alabama "Don't Wait to Reach Your Potential" Scholarship Sign-up

Upon signing up for Potential Magazine's free weekly "Countdown to College" (C2C) eNewsletter, Alabama students will be entered to Win a $1,000 scholarship. The eNewsletter offers information on ACT/SAT prep tips, college prep info, scholarship opportunities, and more.

Your entry also allows you access to the latest eBook from our Countdown to College ebook series, containing advice on financial aid, scholarships and college admissions. Upon submission of this form you will be redirected to the pdf of the eBook.

Rules and Requirements

This scholarship is for college-bound teens in grades 9th-12th residing in the state of Alabama. The scholarship does not require specific test scores, GPA, or class ranking. Parents can also register but will need to designate a student to receive the award. In order to be awarded the scholarship, you must be a current C2C eNews subscriber at the time of the drawing. 
 
Deadline: December 1, 2015
The winner of the $1,000 "Don't Wait to Reach Your Potential" scholarship for Alabama residents will be notified via email around December 5, 2015 and given 48 hours to respond after being contacted. Failure to respond will result in the selection of another winner. The winner will be announced on social media and in our “Countdown to College” (C2C) newsletter one week after being selected.

Click HERE to Apply!

Save on College Costs!

Save Over 60% In College Costs in High School

by Jasmine York

Did you know parents can save an average of $5,000- $24,000 each year their high school student participates in a grade acceleration program? An agreement made between the Alabama Department of Education and several colleges allows high school students to earn college credit early through programs like dual enrollment, online classes, early college, or accelerated high school.
Intro undergrad courses like English 101, Science, and History are offered to high schoolers as a way jumpstart to their college career, with the potential to earn up to 30 credits through some programs.
Parents are able to dodge a lot of the university fees full-time college students are hit with every year. Since tuition is offered at only a fraction of the cost, parents are able to save thousands! Parents should ask administrators about possible scholarship opportunities to save even more.
Most colleges also award students who score a 4 or 5 on the AP (Advanced Placement) exams with college credit. AP exams only cost $89 each. However, out of over 3 million AP exams administered the average score was slightly below 3 in 2012 (a 2.84 in Alabama).
With grade acceleration programs, students to learn from professors, do college coursework, and are awarded the credit they’ve earned from passing the class. Plus, most of the credits earned are transferrable and applied to their transcript(s).
So what’s the catch? It’s important to keep in mind that these are college level courses and grades earned remain on high school and college transcripts. It’s better to consult with school advisors to determine the best options for your teen. The following are four different programs to consider.

Auburn University at Montgomery
Dual Enrollment allows students to earn both college and high school credit for selected courses. Traditional AUM college students pay $270 per credit hour. read more

Jacksonville State University
Through Accelerated High School, students can earn college credit alongside regularly admitted students or on an off campus institution with other high schoolers. read more

University of Alabama
With Early College, college credit can be earned with the full on-campus experience available during the summer (including housing) with other high schoolers or online classes during fall/spring. read more

Troy University 
Dual Enrollment classes may also be offered online. Students can receive dual credit for selected courses. Traditional Troy students pay $264 for each undergraduate credit hour.
read more

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On Campus and Online Dual Enrollment at Faulkner University
How much?
$90 for the first course per semester.
Additional courses cost $560 per credit hour.
Perks?
Sign up for Dual Enrollment at Faulkner for two consecutive semesters and enroll as a full-time student at Faulkner to receive the Dual Enrollment Award, which gifts students with $1,000 every year for four years.

Scholarships

Nickelodeon Scholarship

Award: $25,000

Eligibility: Ages 17-24

Deadline: September 14, 2015

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We have all had positive influences in our lives – friends, family members, teachers, and yes, even cartoons! Nickelodeon’s original animated shows like Ren and Stimpy, Hey Arnold!, Avatar: The Last Airbender and SpongeBob SquarePants, have done more than redefine the style and nature of cartoons. They have made us laugh, taught us about friendship, and shown us what it means to be a kid.
Nickelodeon will soon celebrate 25 years of original animation, and we want you to help us pay tribute to your favorite Nicktoons and all things Nick! We want you to create your own, original animated short and show us what Nick means to you. Be creative, have fun, and don’t be afraid to show a little orange splatter or some green slime!

Click HERE to Apply!

 

College Visit Pros and Cons Worksheet

Not sure about where to apply to college?  

It can often be overwhelming trying to narrow down your college options.  Try using this pros and cons worksheet when you go on college visits or when you talk to college recruiters.  It can help you in answering those questions like: 

Where do I apply?  

What scores do I need to be accepted?
Can I afford this school?

Do I need to live on campus?

Does this school have my major? 

Click HERE for a link to a printable version of this worksheet.

Click HERE for additional college checklist information.