THE SENIOR SCOOP – October 6,2014
Reminders:
SAT registration: , Test date: Nov 8, Deadline: Oct 9
ACT registration: , Test date: Oct 25, Deadline: Sept 19
Dec 6, Deadline: Nov 7
You are allowed two college visits per year (junior and senior year). See Guidance for the pre-approval form. You must be pre-approved by administration or guidance.
Check out the college handbook on the guidance page of GMC’s website.
General Information:
Students interested in participating in college athletes need to register with NCAA.
Academic Common Market – this program allows you to
attend a specified out-of-state college but pay in-state tuition.
Consider one of South Carolina’s Independent Colleges &
Universities
Due Dates
Dec 1, 2014 – Priority Deadline for Clemson, CofC and USC. Many other schools have this date as a priority for scholarships. Please check the schools you are applying to carefully!!
Open Houses:
Anderson University will be hosting First Glance events on October 17, October 31, February 16, March 30 & 31, April 1 & 2. Contact Admissions for more information and to register.
Charleston Southern University will offer First Look events on November 1, January 31 and March 21. They will offer Saturday visits on September 20, October 18, November 15, February 21 and April 11. Contact Admissions to register for an event.
Clemson University will offer Fall for Clemson on November 7. Register at the link below
Coker College will be hosting Open House on the following dates: November 22, January 19 and April 18. Register at coker.edu/campus-visit
Converse College will host Open House events on October 18 and November 22. Please contact Admissions to register for this event!
Coastal Carolina University will host a Discovery Day on November 8 and Saturday Tours on the following dates: October 18, & November 15. Please note that these programs are offered on a space-available basis; attendance is limited and reservations are highly recommended. Call 800-277-7000 to register
Columbia College will host tours and interviews from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Call 800-277-1301 to schedule an appointment.
Erskine College will be hosting a Fall Open House on October 18 and a Spring House on March 27. They will also offer Fleet Friday’s on November 14. To register for these events, please contact Admissions at 864-379-8838
Furman University will offer Fall for Furman on the following date: November 15. Contact Admissions to register for this event.
ITT Technical Institute will be hosting an Open House on October 11 form 10 am until 1 pm. Visit for more information.
Johnson & Wales University will host a Preview Day at their Charlotte, NC campus on October 25, November 15 and December 13. Contact the Admissions Office to register.
Lander University will be hosting Open House on the following dates: November 15, February 21 and March 21. Register online at
Limestone College will offer Open House Dates on the following dates: November 14, February 20 and April 10. For more information call 800-795-7151 ext. 4552
Newberry College will host a Fall Open House on November 15. Contact Admissions to register.
North Greenville University will host Sneak Preview Days on October 23 and November 13. Encounter Days on November 1 & March 21. To register go online to
Presbyterian College will host Preview PC Day on the following dates: October 25 and November 1. Must contact Admissions (864.833.2820) to register for the event.
University of South Carolina - Register online for a personal campus tour and to attend an Undergraduate Information Session.
USC Upstate will host Open Houses on November 22, March 21 and April 25; and Fab Fridays on November 7 and December 5, February 6, March 6 and April 3. Please register for this event at .
University of Virginiawill have two information sessions in the area. Tuesday, Oct 14 at 6:30 at Dorn VA Hospital in Columbia, SC and Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 at Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. RSVP at:
Scholarship Update
MLK Scholarships – These are various scholarships ranging from $1500 to $15,000 per year. For information and application go to:
Deadline is October 31, 2014
Samford University Journalism Scholarship – This scholarship is for students interested in Journalism and/or Mass Communications at Samford. For more information and to apply go to:
Boston University Trustee Scholarship – 4 year, full tuition. For more information go to: bu.edu/admissions/trustee
Columbia College Momentum Scholarship – For women of leadership and academic achievement. $14,000 and up. Students interested see guidance. Deadline for nominations is November 1.
Presbyterian College Music Scholarships – Auditions will be Dec 6 and Jan 19 or you may submit an audition online. Go to:
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Deadline to receive completed applications: October 31, 2014
Apply at
*Prudential Spirit of Community Award $1000 award is for students that have made a difference through volunteering. If selected students could win a fabulous trip to Washington, DC. Students must apply online at Deadline: November 4
Francis Marion University is offering the McNair Scholarship. Covers the cost
of tuition, fees, and room and board!
If you are interested, apply at
Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship - CERRA
Want to become a teacher? Up to $24,000 over 4 years. Must be a legal resident of SC, current high school senior who will be attending college in the fall of 2014. Fellowships are based on academic achievement, references, community/school involvement, an
interview and writing assessment. If interested, apply online at
Deadline for applications is December 1, 2014.
General Websites for Scholarships
You can check for scholarship scams at:
To see what college courses transfer go to: sctrac.org/
Clemson transfer credits:
College Planning: bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ and www.collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard/