Preparing for college starts your freshman year.  As you begin scheduling classes please consider your options and plan a challenging year every year by taking the hardest courses in which you are capable of succeeding!  Please refer to the  College Planning Handbook

 

1. Complete and submit all parts of the Senior College Packet to the Guidance Office. These will be due the week after Labor Day. 

 

2. Complete all student information on all college and scholarship application forms, including signing access waivers, before turning them in to Guidance. The same should be done on the teacher recommendation forms before giving them to teachers. Due to confidentiality requirements, we will not complete any forms without signed waivers.

 

3. Submit all college and scholarship application forms to Mrs. Covington (Guidance secretary), at least 3 weeks prior to the postmark deadline. The exception to this 3-week period is for January 1st deadlines. These forms are due by Thanksgiving Break. NO EXCEPTIONS or EXCUSES.

4. Attach the recommendatinos to properly addressed envelopes. (If the college requires teacher recommendations, give the teacher form directly to the teacher, and provide a properly addressed, stamped envelope with a copy of an updated resume.)

5. Request a transcript to be sent to the college(s) where you have applied. All transcript requests must be in WRITING: telephone calls are not permitted. You must already have a Transcript Release Form on file with the Guidance Office. The first one is free. After the first one, the cost is $5.00 per transcript.

6. Remember, your deadlines are YOUR responsibility. Respect your teachers' and counselors' time and their commitment to all of their students, not just you. This process can be stressfull or well managed; it is really up to you. We are here to help you. Good Luck!


QUICK REFERENCES

Changes in College and University Admissions, Scholarships, and other information will be posted here as the College Advising Office is notified of the changes.  Parents and students should check this section periodically to stay informed of the latest changes in the college admissions process.

 

 

 

 IF you are interested in a Speech Contest for scholarship money, come to Guidance. Deadline is May 9th.

 

American Society of Civil Engineers - Scholarship available to a student planning on majoring in Civil Engineering in the state of Alabama.  APplication may be found online at   http://branches.asce.org/birmingham. Mrs. Kok has copies of this scholarship application. Application deadline is April 2. 

 

 

AKA Sorority Scholarship - Open to African American females with a 3.0 and a resume. Must submit and essay and turn in letters of recommendation. Please come by Mrs. Kok's office for information and forms.

 

The 2008 Furman Schools scholarship program offers scholarships to  entering freshmen with a 4.0 cumulative gpa and a 30 ACT or 1350 SAT. Please see Mrs. Kok for details.

 

Attending Jefferson State in the fall? If you have a 3.0 gpa and a 22 ACT, please see Mrs. Kok about a scholarship.

 

 

Troy Scholarships available. Please see Mrs. Kok for details.

 

 

Scholarship opportunity offered by the Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year program. Tis is a $7,500 scholarship. Go to bodybymilk.com.

 

 

 Books-A-Million Scholarship - $5000 awarded to an outstanding author and/or illustrator of a children's book. Each year, one student or team of students will receive this award.  Go to www.booksamillion.com/scholarship for more information.To see a copy of last year's winner, come by Mrs. Kok's office.

 

 

Rotary Club Scholarship - A one year $3,100 scholarship is available. Please see Mrs. Kok for a copy of the scholarship form. Deadline o apply is February 19.

 Robert C. Byrd Scholarship -    Very Competitive. Must show outstanding academic achievement and leaership. Should have a very good ACT or SAT and PSAT. $1500. Awarded by the State Department of Education. See Guidance for an application.

 

Education Scholarship. If you are planning on going into Early Childhood, Elementaary or Secondary Education, please come to Guidance. You will need 2 recommendations, a transcript and write an essay. Request the recommendations now and a transcript. You may send it off yourself if your your recs and transcript are in a sealed envelope.

 

Historically Black scholarship Tom Joyner. Full tuition if attending a historically black college or university. Postmark January 18th. Go to www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/foundtion/fullride

 

Susan B. Komen For the CUre Scholarship is avaailable for students who have had a parent with breast cancer. Please go to www.komen.org'grants, under Awards and Scholarships. You can email questions to info@spaprog.com.

 

Alabama State is offering a 2008 Spring ASU Connection Day Program on Saturday, February 2, 2008 in the Joe Reed Acadome.  This is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to visit the campus and get acquainted with academic programs.  You will receive free admission to the ASU vs Texas Southern game at 1:00 p.m.

 

The Tom Joyner Foundation Full Tuition Scholarship

Scholarship for someone attending a historically black college or university. Applications mailed to: The Tom Joyner Foundation P.O. Box 630495  Irving, TX 75063
Website: www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/foundation/fullride   Deadline postmark is January 18, 2008


B'ham Southern College Application deadline Jan 1


Presidential - $14,000 3.67 core gpa and 31 ACT or 1360 SAT
Trustee - $14,000 annually 3.67 core gpa, 27-30 ACT
Greensboro $12,000  3.0 gpa and 25-26 ACT or 1130 SAT
Foundations Award $10,000 2.5 core GPA, 22 gpa, 1010 SAT
Partnership Grant - $5,000 annually, 21 ACT or 1000 SAT



Auburn University Beacon Scholarship.


Open to seniors that have exemplified outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community service.  You must be nominated. If interested, please see Mrs. Kok.




Walmart Scholarship 

Deadline January 14, 2007  $1000. Go to www.walmartfoundation.org


Berea College

 

If you are a senior with a 3.0 gpa and at least a 20 on the ACT and the family income is between $12,000 and $45,000 a year you may qualify for a tuition scholarship to Berea. Please see Mrs. Kok in Guidance.

 

American Association of Blacks in Energy

 

If you are interested in pursuing a career in an energy-related field please see Mrs. Kok in Guidance about a $5000 scholarship opportunity for a student with a 3.0 gpa. A smaller scholarship is available for a student with a C average.

American Cancer Society

Scholarhip to a cancer survivor with at least a 2.5 gpa.   Please come to Guidance for more information.

 

Southern Methodist University

Hunt Leadership Scholarship offered to a student that has demonstrated leadership in the community, church or school. This is a very prestigious scholarship. If you have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and have a 3.0 or better with an ACT of 28 or better please check with Guidance for the information.

 

University of Alabama scholarships

 

If you have applied, but did not complete the scholarship portion of the applicatoin for admission, please go to http://scholarships.ua.edu/2008/

 

 

MUW Mississippi University for Women and Men

 

Scholars' Day November 29, 2007 and February 21, 2008  You will have an opportunity to apply for scholarships. You must be admitted by November        17, 2007. These may be renewable scholarships. For further information plese call 877-go2theW  or admissions@muw.edu or visit the Scholars' Day website www.muw.edu.

 

 

 

Johnson and Wales University

Chancellor's Scholarship program is open to any student who has first completed the application.  There are applications in Guidance.

 

UAB offers an honors program in Global and Community Leadership. For more information you may look at the UAB folder in Guidance.

 

Berea College

Are you interested in attending Berea College in Kentucky. If you have a  3/0 or better and at least a 20 on the ACT you may be nominated. If you have demonstrated financial need and are offered admission you will reeive a 4-year tuition scholarship and a laptop.

 

Harvard College

Early admissions has been eliminated. There is a single application deadline of January 1.  You may use the common application. It is recommended your application be in by December 1, 2007.

 

Burger King Scholarship

This is a $1000 scholarship for high school seniors. Log on to www.bk.com/scholars to apply. Easy online application. You must have a 2.5 or higher, work part-time an average of 15 hours a week.

 

 

 McElvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship award.

 

A high school student with demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit of owning and operating their own business while in high school.  You must be planning to attend a 4 year college within the US, own a genuine business and have at least  one employee, even if only part time. Deadline is January 15, 2008 Scholarship is up to $10,000 per year for 4 years.

 

 

Saint Louis University

*Submitting a completed application for freshman admission by Dec. 1 automatically gives students consideration for a number of merit-based scholarships.

*Consideration for the Presidential Scholarship and the Martin Luther King Jr Scholarship require separate applications and supplementary materials.

*Students interested in SLU's Medical Scholars, Pre-Law Scholars, Pre-Physician Assistant Scholars, Honors or Physical Therapy programs MUST apply by Dec. 1.

 

Clemson University

*Admission to the Honors College will now require a separate application.  In addition to the materials submitted by the student, Clemson is now requiring a reference from the school counselor and a letter from on teacher, plus a copy of the student's transcript.

 

 

Georgia Tech

 

*Admission application deadline = January 15, 2008

*President's Scholarship deadline = October 31, 2007

 

Troy University

   *Unconditional Admission Requirements:

            --19 ACT or 910 SAT

            --2.00 Grade Point Average

 

   *Conditional Admission Requirements:

            --16-18 ACT or 780-900 SAT

            --2,50 Grade Point Average

 

Birmingham-Southern College

   *Minimum core GPA for admission is 2.25

 

LSU

   *Now requires that one of the two and one-half academic electives be an additional math /

      science elective.  The complete core course requirements can

      be found on the website at wwwl.lsu.edu   

One of the best ways for students to gather information about college is to meet with a representative from that college. Representatives from a variety of colleges and universities will visit John Carroll throughout the school year. Juniors or Seniors interested in meeting with these representatives must get permission in advance from their teacher in order to miss class. Freshmen and Sophomores are welcome to come if the meeting is during their lunch period or study hall. Most meetings with college reps will be held in the Guidance Room #208.  Colleges visiting John Carroll are posted on the College Planning Calendar at the bottom of this web page.

 

 

 

 

College Events

 

*Connect with Tech -February 17-18; March 2-3; March 30-31; April 13-14. The Connect with Tech program offers an ideal opportunity to explore the GA Tech campus community and see it all for yourself.  During the program, you'll have the opportunity to: meet and socialize with current students; experience real campus life; speak with faculty and staff members; be hosted by a current Tech student; spend two days on thepark-like GA Tech campus; and experience what is frequently referred to as the finest college visitation program in the country.

 

 

 

 

2007-08 University of Alabama - University Days

Seniors Only Dates:

      *Friday, Nov. 30th

 

All Prospective Students Dates:

   *Monday, Feb. 4th

   *Monday, Feb. 18th

   *Friday, Mar. 28th

 

Each University Day is a great opportunity to tour the campus; talk with an academic advisor; meet faculty, staff, and current students; and explore new areas of academic interest.  Spaces are limited, register today by contacting:  800.933.BAMA

 

 

 

Come experience Tuskegee University

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.

Program begins at 9:00 a.m.

 

Students will get to meet with academic deans and department deans, meet with student group leaders and members, get information on admissions, scholarships, and financial aid, attend the Tuskegee Golden Tigers football game again George Mason and tour and explore the campus.  For more information, contact the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management: 800.622.6531  www.tuskegee.edu/admissions

 

Auburn University E-Day 2008 - College of Engineering Open House

8:00 a.m. - noon

Foy Union

Students will see displays, go on tours, participate in hands-on activities, receive information on challenging and rewarding careers.  For more informatin, contact:  Engineering Student Services

104 Ramsay Hall, Auburn, AL 36849

334-844-4310

 

 

February 16, 2008

April 5, 2008

 

USA Day is a special Saturday campus visitation day for prospective undergraduate students and their parent,s held in the USA Student  Center beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Activities include:  Overview of USA, Meet academic deans and faculty, financial aid sessions, USA honors program preview session, campus and residence hall tours, preview of campus organizations, meet current USA students, complimentary lunch.  Register online: www.southalabama.edu/admissions/gadreg.html

 

 

University of Evansville Fly-In Reimbursement Program

You will be reimbursed for half (up to $150) of your ticket price shortly after you visit the University of Evansville.  When you visit, please bring a copy of your flight itinerary or receipt - your intinerary must be received within 30 days.  When you decide to enroll as a student, you will receive the remainder of your airfare.  This offer applies to high school seniors.  These are the events this year:

   

   *2007-08 Open Houses

  Jan. 21, Mar. 15, Apr. 5

   

   *UE Fall Fridays 2007

  , Nov. 2

 

   *Road Trip - Experience Evansville for a weekend!

   Feb. 15-17, 2008

 

Contact the admissions office to set up your time: 800.423.8633

 

 

Grinnell College - Diversity Leaders Program:  Offers you a free trip to campus so you can discover firshand your place at one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges.  Program participants will *be hosted by Grinnell students * Have an admission interview *Meet campus leaders *Attend sessions on admission and financial aid *Participate in leadership development workshops *Go on a tour of the Grinnell campus *Have lunch with professors and admission staff *Visit classrooms.

 

Application requirements: high school senior, student of color OR first in family to attend college, interest in liberal arts education, submit Grinnell Diversity Leaders Program application along with transcript, resume and 300 word essay describing an experience in which you demonstrated leadership.  Deadline is Postmark date  9-28-07.  Applications are in Mrs. Pratt's office in Guidance.

 

LSU Important Dates:

      *December 1 - Deadline for spring semester

      *April 15 - Deadline for fall and summer semester

 

Birmingham-Southern College - Important Dates and Deadlines:

   *Black & Gold Day - for seniors - Monday, Nov. 12

   *Priority Deadline for Merit-based Scholarships - January 1

   *Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship Day - Saturday, Feb. 9

   *Scholarship Day - for eligible students - Saturday, Feb. 23

   *Celebration Day - for admitted students - Saturday, Apr. 5

   *Spring Preview Day - for juniors - Saturday, May 3

 

 

 

Saint Michael's College Fall Open House Programs - Each Open House features an overview of the College, the admission process, and a tour of the campus.  For more information or to register: 800-SMC-8000 or www.smcvt.edu/visit.   Here are the dates:

          

            *11-3-07 - Elementary and Secondary Education

            *11-10-07 - Business and Internships

            *11-17-07 - Psychology

 

 

 

AIA 150 - Studio Interactive 2007- Studio interactive is sponsored by the American Institute of Architects Birmingham, a forum where high school students interact with local architects to learn about the profession of Architecture.  Meeting monthly, students are introduced to different offices, specialties and design philosophies as they explore the nature and historical significance of our built environment.  Through tours, presentations and design competitions, students gain insight into the career, network with area professionals, and begin building a portfolio in preparation for college.  In addition, the Birmingham Architecture Foundation awards two scholarships to graduating seniors that will be pursuing architectural education.  Meetings will begin in September and continue to April.  Participation is open to all high school students and is free.  Contact: Michael Gibson, 987-7411.   www.aiabham.org/studioi.html

 

 

Skidmore College Open Houses:  General Campus Open      Houses are Nov. 9th. 

      *Dance Open House - Oct. 20th

      *Studio Art Open House - Nov. 10th

      *Theater Open House - Nov. 17th

815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY  12866-1632

800-867-6007

 

 

Millsaps FIne Arts Audition Days 1/21/08, 2/21/08

Interested in tea\lent-based scholarships in music, theatre, and art. Scholarshipsare awarded based on an audition or portfolio. Application forma\s and audition guidelines for this competition are on line at go.millsaps.edu. Click on "visit."

 

Millsaps Open Door Days  Jan. 18, 2008

 

Go to www.millsaps.edu/admiss/visit to fill out your Open - Door Days reservation.