Counselor Newsletter – October 2015 Edition
Regina Taylor,
A-F / Kristen Wilson,
G-O / Monica Lewis,
P-Z / Jessica Zeitz,
Testing Coordinator / Sara Swinford,
Social Worker / Sandra Simmons,
Registrar
Checklist:
Senior Appointments with your counselor have started. If you have not had your appointment it will occur soon.
Register to retake the ACT/SAT, if necessary.
Schedule college visits and attend Open Houses/Preview Nights
Fill out college applications. Request transcripts viaParchment. Email Ms.Simmons at you need test scores sent to colleges.
College Acceptance Letters
As you receive college acceptance letters please bring them to your counselor. The Guidance Office has a bulletin board with logos of all schools the Class of 2016 has been acceptedto and wants to make sure your college is represented!
WCHS College Application Week
College Connection Night
Save the date! College Application Week will take place at WCHS on Monday,November 9 through Friday, November 13. For many students, especially those who do not have an immediate family member who attended college, applying to college can seem overwhelming. The goal of College Application Week is to have EVERY senior seeking post-secondary education complete a college application via hands-on assistance! College Connection Night will take place that week on Tuesday, November 10, and will provide families with an opportunity to connect with many Kentucky college representatives through a mini-fair proceeded by mini-workshops related to the college application and planning process.
Come See Blue for Yourself
First Generation Students
This event is for college-bound seniors of diverse backgrounds and a 2.5 GPA interested in attending the University of Kentucky. This year ANY senior who is a First Generation student (neither parent earned a Bachelor's degree) may also attend. Mrs. Wilson will be taking students to this event on Tuesday, October 27. We will depart for UK at 9:00 a.m. and return by 2:30 p.m. Activities that will take place include presentations from the Admissions, Financial Aid/Scholarship, and Housing offices. Lunch will be provided in the Grand Ballroom and representatives from Campus Life will have a student panel followed by a campus tour. Please see Mrs. Wilson if you’re eligible and want to attend this event.
Morehead State University Open House- October 17 & November 7- Bring your transcript and act scores and your application fee will be waived.
College Fairs
Gary R. Martin Central Kentucky College Fair
Monday, October 12
Lexington Civic Center
at 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
College Representative Visits to WCHS
Sign up outside the Guidance Office for a small group information session. Listen to the daily afternoon announcements or check Buzzmail for updates and additions to the list.You may only have 5 visits, unless you are approved for more by the Guidance Office.
- Thursday, October 1 (12:40 p.m.)-Morehead State University
- Monday, October 12(12:40 a.m.)-
Lindsey Wilson College
- Tuesday, October13 (11:40 a.m.)-
University of Louisville
- Thursday, October 15(11:40 a.m.)
University of Kentucky & UK College of Engineering
- Monday, October 19 (1:15p.m.)-
Western Kentucky University
- Monday, October 26 (12:40 p.m.)-
Kentucky State University
- Wednesday, October 28 (9:00a.m.)
Murray State University
ACT RegistrationTest Date / Deadline / Late Fee
September 12 / August 7 / Aug 8 - Sep 21
October 24 / September 18 / Sep 19– Oct 2
December 12 / November 6 / November7-20
February 6 / January 8 / January 9-15
April 9 / March 4 / March 5-18
June 11 / May 6 / May 7-20
Stop by the Guidance Office to pick up an
ACT and/or SAT practice test.
Test Date / Deadline / Late Fee
October 3 / September 3 / September 22
November 7 / October 9 / October 27
December 5 / November 5 / November 23
January 23 / December 28 / January 12
March 5 / February 5 / March 23
May 7 / April 8 / April 26
June 4 / May 5 / May 25
Benchmarks
Subject / ACT / COMPASS / KYOTE
English / 18 / 74 / 6
Math / 19 / 36 / 22
Reading / 20 / 85 / 20
ACT PREP
An ACT Prep Course will be offered at Sullivan University’s Lexington Campus on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided both days. Cost is $80/student. Contact (859) 514-7643 or for more information
Other Upcoming Events
October 5-9: FALL BREAK!
October 23: Club Day
Offered at Madison Central High School705 North Second Street
Richmond,KY40475Oct. 3 9:00 am.- 3:00 p.m.
Cost is $79.99/student. Learn more about ZAPS and register at.
Woodford Leadership Tomorrow is now offered to seniors who have not previously completed the program. Applications will be accepted until October 16. ClickHere
Visit Colleges Now!
The best way to determine if a college is a good fit for you is to see it firsthand. Every campus is unique and has its own personality. College visits are excused absences, but you must provide the Attendance Office with official proof of your visit. Call or visit college websites to arrange campus visits (reservations required) and get dates for special events i.e. Preview Days, Open Houses.
Alice Lloyd College - Pippa Passes, KY. (888) 280-4252
Asbury College - Wilmore, KY. (800) 888-1818
Beckfield College - Tri-County Campus in Cincinnati, OH (513) 671-1920 or Florence Campus in Florence, KY (859) 371-9393
Bellarmine University - Louisville, KY. (800) 274-4723
Berea College - Berea, KY. (859) 985-3000
Bluegrass Community and Technical College - Cooper Campus (859) 246-6200, Danville Campus (859) 239-7030, Lawrenceburg Campus (502) 839-8488, Leestown Campus (859) 246-6200, Regency Campus (859) 246-6200, and Winchester Campus (859) 737-3098
Brescia University - Owensboro, KY. (877) 273-7242
Campbellsville University - Campbellsville, KY. (800) 264-6014
Centre College - Danville, KY. (800) 423-6236
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College - Pineville, KY. (866) 340-3196
College of Mount St. Joseph - Cincinnati, OH.(800) 654-9314
Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, KY.(859) 622-1000
Georgetown College - Georgetown, KY. (800) 788-9985
Kentucky Christian University - Grayson, KY. (800) 522-3181
Kentucky Mountain Bible College - Jackson, KY. (800)-879-5622
Kentucky State University - Frankfort, KY.Bottom of Form
(502) 597-6000
Kentucky Wesleyan University - Owensboro, KY. (800) 999-0592
Lindsey Wilson College - Columbia, KY. (800) 264-0138
Mid-Continental University - Mayfield, KY. (866) 894-8878
Midway College - Midway, KY. (800) 755-0031
Morehead State University - Morehead, KY. (800) 585-6781
Murray State University - Murray, KY. (800) 272-4678
Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights, KY. (859) 572-5100
.572.5100
Pikeville College - Pikeville, KY. (606) 218-5251
St Catharine College - St. Catharine, KY. (800) 599-2000
Spalding University - Louisville, KY. (800) 896-8941
Sullivan University - Lexington Campus (800) 467-6281, Louisville Campus (800) 844-1354
Thomas More College - Crestview Hills, KY. (859) 341-5800
Transylvania University - Lexington, KY. (859) 233-8300
Union College - Barbourville, KY. (800) 489-8646
University of Dayton - Dayton, OH. (800) 837-7433
University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY. (859) 257-9000
University of Louisville - Louisville, KY. (800) 334-8635
University of the Cumberlands - Williamsburg, KY. (800) 343-1609
Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY. (270) 745-0111
eTranscript Requests
Kentucky has selected Parchment, the leader in eTranscript exchange, to enable “Kentucky eTranscript,” the statewide electronic transcript initiative, with the goal of making the entire college admissions process easier and encouraging more students to pursue postsecondary education. Kentucky public high school students must electronically send their transcripts to any Kentucky colleges. Senior students at WCHS have received a registration email that will enable them to sign up for this process. Once students have registered, they can request that their transcript be sent to any college.
Build a College List
BigFuture.org is a free comprehensive, interactive website by College Board that provides step-by-step college search instructions. It improves the college planning process by finding colleges that match your unique needs and interests.
Steps:
- Visit BigFuture.org and click on “Find Colleges” > “Find Your College Fit”.
- Select “College Search Step-by-Step”.
- Read and select “Begin Exploring”.
- Answer questions. Click on arrow to move onto next question until all questions are answered (Kinds of Colleges, Location, Campus Setting, Cost, Majors, and Learning Environment).
- View “My College Snapshop”
- Click on colleges and read “At a Glance” details (Deadlines, Majors & Learning Environment, Campus Life, Applying, Paying)
- Click on “Academic Tracker” to see if you meet admissions requirements.
- If interested, click “Add College to My List”. Share results with a family member or Guidance Counselor
Looking for College Money?
Research all of your options when it comes to paying for college: scholarships, education loans, grants, and work study. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available to submit January 1 at You can get your PIN now at
Scholarship Sources
- College Admissions and Financial Aid Office
- College Major Programs i.e. Engineering, Education, Nursing
- Parent Employers
- Student Employers
- Religious Organizations
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Military Service
- Local Scholarships (Available in January)
- FREE Online Scholarship Searches
Scholarships
**Check the school website for scholarship information**
Deadline / Scholarship / Description
October 31 / Kentucky Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (KRMCA) Scholarship / A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded a student who enters/wins an essay contest that demonstrates their awareness of concrete’s role as a building material in homes, commercial buildings, streets, and highways.
November 13 / Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA) First Degree College Scholarship Program / KSBA will fund two $2,500 scholarships for seniors (one male, one female) to attend any two-or four-year accredited college. Eligible students must be the first members of their immediate families (parents/guardians, siblings) to attend college and a minimum 20 ACT reading score. Scholarships will be awarded based on a drawing conducted by KSBA. Clickhere
November 15 / Hagan Scholarship / 150 scholarships will be awarded in the amount up to $5,000 per semester to seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA and minimum 23 ACT composite score. Must attend a four-year accredited college. Apply at
December 18 / NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation (YEF) Award / If you are a young entrepreneur who operates their own small business you may be eligible to receive this award. Visit
February 15 / WACE Scholarship / 160 merit scholarships awarded to students with a 3.5 GPA and accepted into a WACE Partner Institution i.e. University of Cincinnati. For a list of other eligible institutions and to apply, visit
June 17 / BigSun Athletic Scholarship / Offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving student athlete, regardless of which sport you participate in. Visit
March 28 / The Joe Lyninger Memorial Scholarship Fund / This scholarship is offered to a senior who has an I.E.P. The application, an essay, and a current official transcript. The scholarship is in the amount of $500 and is in memory of Joe Lyninger. Click here
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