Senior Sting – September 2013
Counselor Newsletter
Allyson Lusby,
A-F / Pat Banks,
G-O / Monica Lewis,
P-Z / Regina Taylor,
Academy Coordinator / Sara Swinford,
Social Worker / Cindy Anderson,
Registrar

Checklist:

Register to retake the ACT/SAT, if necessary, to increase scores for collegeadmissionsrequirements and scholarship consideration.

Schedule collegevisits for schools you are seriously considering.

Fill out college applications. Pay close attention to deadlines. Request that transcripts be sent to each college you applied to.

Schedule a “Senior Appointment”with your counselor and parents to discuss

graduation requirements, college choices, financial aid, workforce, military, and other future plans.

Dates, Deadlines, and Photo Requirements
ACT/SAT registration requires you to upload a digital photo of yourself, which will be printed on your admission ticket and score report. To obtain a high-quality photo that meets all specifications, login to Infinite Campus, right-click and save your student photofor uploading. Your registration will be cancelled if your photo is not uploaded by the deadline.

ACT Registration

Test Date / Deadline / Late Fee
September 21 / August 23 / Aug 24 - Sep 6
October 26 / September 27 / Sep 28 - Oct 11
December 14 / November 8 / November 9-22
February 8 / January 10 / January 11-24
April 12 / March 7 / March 8-21
June 14 / May 9 / May 10-23

Stop by the Guidance Office to pick up an
ACT and/or SAT practice test.

SAT Registration

Test Date / Deadline / Late Fee
October 5 / September 6 / September 20
November 2 / October 3 / October 18
December 7 / November 8 / November 22
January 25 / December 27 / January 10
March 8 / February 7 / February 21
May 3 / April 4 / April 18
June 7 / May 9 / May 23

ACT Preparation Courses

Offered at WCHS onMonday, September30 and Tuesday, October 1from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cost is $79/student. Learn more about ZAPS and register at

9-Session September/October Boot Camp offered at Lexington Christian Academy. Cost is $349/student. Learn more about Torch Prep and register at

Offered at Sullivan University’s Lexington Campuson Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch provided both days. Cost is $80/student. Contact (859) 514-7643 or for more information.

Online courses available in a Virtual Classroom format on various dates. Cost depends on course type. Learn more about ScoreUP and register at

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. Beginning this academic year, Kentucky public high school students can electronically send their transcripts to any Kentucky college. Senior students at WCHS will receive 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 Kentucky 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 yourunique needs and interests.

Steps:

  1. Visit BigFuture.org and click on “Find Colleges” > “Find Your College Fit”.
  2. Select “College Search Step-by-Step”.
  3. Read and select “Begin Exploring”.
  4. 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).
  5. View “My College Snapshop”
  6. Click on colleges and read “At a Glance” details (Deadlines, Majors & Learning Environment, Campus Life, Applying, Paying)
  7. Click on “Academic Tracker” to see if you meetadmissions requirements.
  8. If interested, click “Add College to My List”. Share results with a family member or Guidance Counselor.

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.

  1. Wednesday, September 4 (2:15 p.m.) – Salem College (Winston Salem, NC)
  2. Monday, September 9 (1:00 p.m.) - Western Kentucky University
  3. Monday, September 9 (2:30 p.m.) – Hanover College (Hanover, IN)
  4. Tuesday, September 10 (9:30 a.m.) – College of Mount St. Joseph (Cincinnati, OH)
  5. Tuesday, September 10 (10:15 a.m.) – Campbellsville University
  6. Wednesday, September 11 (1:30 p.m.) – Morehead State University
  7. Wednesday, September 11 (2:15 p.m.) – University of Charleston (Charleston, WV)
  8. Wednesday, September 18 (12:30 a.m.) – Eastern Kentucky University
  9. Friday, September 27 (1:00 p.m.) – Milligan College (Elizabethton, TN)

Attend College Fairs

College fairs provide you with an opportunity to meet with hundreds of college representatives from all over the nation in one day and in one local setting – for FREE!

Northern Kentucky Regional College Fair
Thomas More College
Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

National College Fair
Duke Energy Center – Cincinnati, OH
Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Registration (Required):

Gary R. Martin Central Kentucky College Fair
Lexington Civic Center
Monday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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 collegewebsites 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 WinchesterCampus (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

College Athletics

NCAA - Any athlete who wishes to play at a Division I or Division II college must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at Your ACT/SAT scores must besent to the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.

NAIA - Any athlete who wishes to play at an NAIA college must register with the NAIA at Your ACT/SAT scores must sent to the NAIA Eligibility Center.

Military Academy Day

Congressman Andy Barr’s office will be hosting a Military Academy Day for Sixth District students interested in applying to one of the nation’s service academies. The event will be on Saturday, September 7, at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky (4029 Airport Road, Next to Blue Grass Airport) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. This event is free for students and parents interested in learning more about the academies, admission requirements, and the congressional appointment process. Representatives from the following will be present:U. S. Naval Academy, U. S. Military Academy, U. S. Air Force Academy, U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, U. S. Coast Guard Academy, National Guard, UK Army ROTC, andUK Air Force ROTC. Contact (859) 219-1366 or go to more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital“Teen Board” - Opportunity for juniors and seniors to become involved with clients with disabilities. Deadline to apply is September 15. Apply at Contact(859) 254-5701 x5368 or for more information.

Mentors & Meals (M&Ms) - Non-profit organization dedicated to assisting middle school students in Woodford County. Gain valuable experience as a tutor and positive role-model. Plan to attend one Orientation and Training Workshop offered on Tuesday, September 10or Wednesday, September 11 at the First Christian Church Life Center from 3:30-5:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact program director Lisa Johnson at (859) 552-6873 or

Other Upcoming Events

September 11:Counselors Visit Sr.English Classes

September 18:Early Release Day

September 30:Sr.KYOTE Testing(for students who have not met ACT college readiness benchmarks). Four full-length practice tests available at

Scholarships

Local scholarship applications will be available in January.

Deadline / Scholarship / Description
September 27 / QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship / Pairs outstanding low-income high school seniors with admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s leading colleges. Students must have demonstrated academic excellence and come from households earning less than $60,000 annually for a typical family of four. Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition, room, and board, worth approximately $220,000. Apply at

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