GO FOR IT

DOBYNS-BENNETT COUNSELING DEPARTMENT January 2017

Important Notice: File your FAFSA asap. The FAFSA is critical for scholarships, grants, and loans

for in-state and out of state colleges. The FAFSA is available to file now at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Seniors:

Keep an eye out for important announcements

Stay on top of deadlines and requirements

Make sure to keep your grades up and finish out your senior year in good standing

Be responsible for YOUR future -YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR USING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO YOU AND MEETING DEADLINES

Recommendations/References from Counselor or Teachers:

Recommendations/references may be needed for colleges or scholarships

Letters should come from someone who will give you a positive recommendation and has observed your performance and character in school and/or the community.

Request a recommendation/reference at least 2 weeks before you need it

Give counselor a resume about you and your experience and the recommendation form on the D-B website; give teachers a resume

Scholarship information can be found

Flyers throughout the school

School TV announcements

D-B website at www.k12k.com/db on the Counseling page

Go For It newsletter-online on the Counseling web page and may be picked up in the Counseling Office

Scholarship box outside the Counseling Office Counseling Department Sandi Nelson (A-C) Sharon Lambert, Counseling Secretary Wendy Wolfe (D-G) Nikki Joyce, Registrar Eric Freeman (H-L) Caroline Baird, Niswonger College Advisor Kayte Daffron (M- R) Denise Oglesby, Student Support Advocate Lisa Pierce (S-Z) Rebecca Osborne, Graduation Coach Tammy Wolfe, Career Counselor Hope Bruner, SAP Counselor

ACT AND SAT TESTING

Schedule of ACT Testing 2016-2017

Register ONLINE for the ACT at: www.actstudent.org

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

SEPT 10, 2016

AUG 5, 2016 AUG 6–AUG 19, 2016

OCT 22, 2016

SEPT 16, 2016 SEPT 17–SEPT 30, 2016

DEC 10, 2016

NOV 4, 2016 NOV 5–18, 2016

FEB 11, 2017

JAN 13, 2017 JAN 14–20, 2017

APRIL 8, 2017

MARCH 3, 2017 MARCH 4–17, 2017

JUNE 10, 2017

MAY 5, 2017 MAY 6–19, 2017

Information for online registration is available in the Counseling Office. The cost for the ACT is $42.50 (no writing) $58.50 (with writing) Late Fee - $25.00. You are responsible for any late fees or the writing tests.

Schedule of SAT Testing 2016-2017 Register ONLINE at: sat.collegeboard.org/register

Test Date Registration Deadlines Late Registration OCT 1, 2016 SEPT 1, 2016 SEPT 20, 2016

NOV 5, 2016 OCT 7, 2016 OCT 25, 2016 DEC 3, 2016 NOV 3, 2016 NOV 22, 2016 JAN 21, 2017 DEC 21, 2016 JAN 10, 2017 MAR 11, 2017 FEB 10, 2017 FEB 28, 2017 MAY 6, 2017 APRIL 7, 2017 APRIL 25, 2017 JUN 3, 2017 MAY 9, 2017 MAY 24, 2017 The cost for the SAT is $45; SAT with essay $57; Late Fee - $28.00. Each SUB test is an

additional fee. You are responsible for any late fees or the writing tests. Dobyns-Bennett

school code number for registration is 431045. Dobyns-Bennett test center code number: ACT 18484 SAT 43-155

SENIORS MUST COMPLETE ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION BEFORE THEY WILL BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION EXERCISES FOR 2017. TWENTY EIGHT CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR A DOBYNS-BENNETT DIPLOMA. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS, PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR IN THE NEAR FUTURE FOR A CREDIT CHECK. STUDENTS MUST ALSO TAKE THE ACT OR SAT TO OBTAIN A REGULAR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.

HELPFUL WEB SITES

www.moneymag.com – Money Magazine web site contains college information

www.finaid.org – line to 42 scholarship databases, including information about scholarship scams www.collegeboard.org – SAT information www.studentservice.com/fastweb.index.cg www.petersons.com – electronic version of Peterson’s Guide to Four Year Colleges www.targetusa.com – college and financial aid www.collegenet.com – admissions information, financial aid and scholarships www.edsouth.org – student outreach services, financial aid, scholarship search, Southeast college information www.collegefortn.org www.fastweb.com www.weeklyscholarshipalert.org www.collegeaid.com www.ed.gov/studentaid www.educaid.com www.brokescholar.com www.state.tn.us/tsac www.scholarships.com www.act.org www.tnscholardollars.org www.mymajors.com www.edamerica.net www.fafsa.gov www.ncaaclearinghouse.net www.scholarshipguidance.com

TOLL FREE ASSISTANCE

US Department of Education provides information about federal student assistance program.

1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)

OUTREACH TN

Free scholarship help is available to Tennessee residents. Call 1-800-2OUTREACH or 1-888-268-8732

THINGS TO REMEMBER

If you are going to College or an Applied College of Technology next fall:

Have an idea where you want to go –plan visits and/or interviews

Find out the requirements of the college

Know when the college admission deadlines are and have everything required completed on time

Start early on essays for admission to allow time for revisions

Prepare for filling out financial aid and scholarships

See Tammy Wolfe in CTE for Career Testing

HOPE Lottery Scholarship

$1,750 per semester for 4 year accredited Tennessee college/university for freshman and sophomore year

$2,250 per semester for 4 year accredited Tennessee college for junior and senior year

$1,500 per semester for 2 year community college

3.0 GPA or 21 ACT or 980 (math and verbal) SAT The GPA used for the HOPE is your unweighted GPA TNPromise Scholarship

2 years tuition free at community college, TCAT, or approved program

Apply at www.TNPromise.gov by November 1

File FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov

Attend 2 mandatory meetings

Submit college application; everything needs to be at the college in the spring

Serve 8 hours of community service in the summer following high school graduation

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

For financial aid and for lottery scholarships

Forms are not available until after October 1st

Parents need to provide financial/tax return information

Submit ASAP after October 1, 2016

Get your FAFSA-FSA ID @ fsaid.ed.gov

After October 1st, apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Things to remember about ACT/SAT test scores

Make sure to take the ACT or SAT this year if you haven’t already taken it

Information for ACT/SAT registration is available in the Counseling Office. Register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org or SAT www.collegeboard.com

Be prepared to upload a digital photo of yourself for ACT online registration.

Students must provide their high school name to ACT when registering.

Seniors who have not already taken the ACT may get a voucher for the ACT

If you are qualified for financial assistance then you may be able to receive a fee waiver for the Act and SAT. See your counselor for this.

Take what YOUR college wants

Don’t keep repeating tests over and over without reviewing – take what you need

Tutoring information is on the D-B website and the testing websites

NCAA Eligibility

16 core courses will be required for NCAA Division I and Division II schools.

High school athletes should register with the NCAA Clearinghouse by the end of their junior year or beginning of their senior year.

Please check the website for the list of Dobyns-Bennett’s eligible core classes to be sure that you are on track to meet NCAA credit requirements. Be cautious with online credits.

Bridge Math and Communications of Life will not count in the core.

Submit your ACT/SAT test scores directly to NCAA using code 9999.

Apply online at www.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common – print the transcript release form, sign and bring to the Counseling Office – your transcript must be attached to release form before mailing to NCAA Eligibility Center.

Make sure to plan this with your parents, counselor and coach

Common Application ● Make sure if you are using the Common Application to do everything electronically. Counselors will send your transcript electronically. ● If you prefer for another teacher to write your recommendation instead of your counselor, you can select that option.

Schedule a Meeting with Your Career Counselor

Take a career assessment to identify what careers you are interested in pursuing

Research careers, education requirements, and colleges/training to help

make a plan for your education & training

Receive assistance with financial aid information

Receive scholarship information

Receive assistance with college applications

Tammy Wolfe

Career Counselor 423.378.8483

twolfe@k12k.com

TN/VA Scholars

● 4 English courses

● 4 Math courses (with at least 1 math higher than Algebra II)

● 3 Sciences courses (Biology I, Chemistry I, + 1 higher science)

● Social Studies (same social studies required for graduation on any path at D-B)

● 1 Wellness course

● 1 Fine Arts

● 2 Foreign Language courses in the same language

● 2 Career Technical Education courses (Computer course may count as 1 CTE Credit)

OR

● 2 AP courses “above and beyond standard TN/VA Scholars requirements”

OR

● 2 Dual Enrollment courses (JumpStart English does not count)

OR

Any combination of the above

80 hours of community service Documentation must be in the Counseling Office by

January 15. Don’t forget to keep a copy of your hours.

Grade of “C” or higher in all TN/VA Scholars courses

95% attendance (over the course of high school)

NO out of school suspensions

www.tnvascholars.org

DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPURTUNITIES

NESTCC Dual Enrollment Statistics/Speech

Taught at D-B = 1 block course = 2 high school credits = 3 credits NES Speech, 3 credits NES Statistics

Some cost involved – state grant will reimburse $300-$600 NESTCC & ETSU Dual Enrollment

For Spring of senior year

Must be on-track for graduation (not behind any credits)

Eligible ACT sub scores in English, Reading and Math (see your counselor for eligibility requirements)

Dual Enrollment Off-Campus

Must be on-track for graduation (not behind any credits)

Eligible students can take 1-3 courses through NES or ETSU and earn1 high school elective credit per course and 3 credit hours per NES or ETSU course

● Some cost involved–depends on numbers of courses taken–state grant will pay $300.00-$600.00

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-

KNOXVILLE The deadline for regular admission is December 15, 2016. Application, high school transcript and test scores must be submitted by the deadline date. All required documents required must be submitted by the deadline for scholarship consideration. The deadline for the Chancellor’s Honors program and all competitive scholarships is November 1, 2016. First-year students who apply for admission by December 15 will be automatically considered for the following institutional scholarships: ●Volunteer Scholarship ●Tennessee Lottery (HOPE) Scholarship ●Tennessee Pledge and Promise Scholarships ● Provost Scholarship ● Applications can be completed online at: www.apply.utk.edu ● Apply for Competitive Scholarships at: http://honors.utk.edu/ ● Apply for Campus Housing at: http://uthousing.utk.edu

Visit http://onestop.utk.edu.entering-freshmen/ for more information.

ETSU

Academic Performance Scholarship ● $2,000.00-$5,000.00 per year based on GPA and ACT

● Complete admissions application to ETSU by December 15 ● Eligibility is determined by the 6th semester GPA

● ACT/SAT scores must be earned prior to December 15

ETSU Scholarships ● Available online at: www.etsu.edu/scholarship

● 2016 Scholarship application should be online by October 1 ● Deadlines vary by individual scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

Students who are interested in the scholarships can get additional information in the Counseling Office. The deadline date indicates either the date it must be received by the school or, in some cases, the date it must be postmarked. If a college requires a nomination for a scholarship, Dobyns-Bennett must nominate the student/s for that scholarship. If you are interested in competing for the nomination, see your counselor immediately. Many scholarships require counselor or teacher recommendations, and transcript with test score information.

THREE WEEKS SHOULD BE

ALLOWED FOR PROCESSING.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program Award: $1,000.00 Application: Students submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the web site http ://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET PROGRAMS

Allows residents of participating state to have a broader range of educational opportunities at in-state tuition rates at out-of-state colleges.

http://www.sreb.org/academic-common-market

ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP

Award: 4 year scholarship for students attending a 4 year college Qualifications: US citizen, age 17-26, GPA 2.5, diploma, 920 SAT or 19 ACT, meet physical standards.

Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard). Apply online at: www.goarmy.com/rotc/highschool -students/four-year-scholarship.html

Commitment: 8 year service commitment with the Army, serve full time in the Army for 4 years and 4 years with the Individual Ready Reserves (IRR). Selected cadets may choose to serve part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.

ART INSTITUTES SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship information on website at www.artinstitutes.edu

BELIEVING IN HOME OWNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Award: $500.00 Eligibility: High school seniors, a 500 word essay on What Home Ownership Means to Me. Applications are available in the Counseling Scholarship box and online at www.btvar.com Deadline: March 22nd BigSun Scholarship Award: $500.00 Criteria: Young athletes who wish to succeed in their academic pursuits. Any capacity of a coach, player or official. Must be a high school senior or attending a post-secondary institute while being involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Deadline: June 19, 2017 Applications: http://www.bigsunathletics.com COLBY COLLEGE – Waterville, ME Award: Ralph J. Bunche Scholars Program – increased grant amounts Qualifications: African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American; academics, leadership, nomination. Deadline: See counselor immediately - www.colby.edu CONVERSE COLLEGE – Spartanburg, SC Award: Various Scholarships – www.converse.edu DAR – Daughters of the American Revolution Award: NSDAR offers approximately 23 different merit and financial needs scholarships to

graduating seniors, college and post- graduate students in specific programs. For specific information and application forms visit – www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships

EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION 2017 SCHOLARSHIPS Award: Amounts Vary Qualifications: Vary-Details located on website below. Deadline: February 15,2017 www.easttennesseefoundation.org/receive/scholarships.aspx. Award: Emory Advantage Program Qualifications: Helps families with annual total income of 100,000 or less Go to: www.emory.edu/FINANCIAL_AID/emory_advantage ERSKINE COLLEGE – Due West, SC Award: Various scholarships

www.erskine.edu/admissions/financialaid Deadline: Various – check website immediately GARDNER WEBB UNIVERSITY FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP Award: Full to 80 % tuition Qualifications: GPA 3.5 Deadline: See your counselor

www.gardner-webb.edu Click on financial planning. GIRL SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP Award: Varies-Go to the following website: www.girlscouts.org type scholarships in search box

HARVARD UNIVERSITY Award: Honor student graduating with honors and family income of less than $60,000 Harvard will pay full tuition – Call 617-495-1581 for information JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT Award: There are multiple scholarships for students who have participated in JA Programs. Go

to www.ja.org, click on programs; then scholarships. Deadline: Also contact Local JA at (423)392-8841 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JOHNSON CITY SCHOLARSHIP Award: $2,000.00 one-time award Eligibility: Female high school senior in the Tri-Cities area who is planning on attending a 4 Year College in our area (ex. King, Tusculum, ETSU, Milligan, Kingsport Higher Ed) Deadline: March 1 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KINGSPORT COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1,000.00 Eligibility: Senior women who have shown outstanding community service Applications available in the Scholarship box Deadline: March 6th MISS TENNESSEE TEEN PAGEANT Award: Scholarship and travel Qualifications: Age 14-19, single, no children. www.misstennesseeusa.com NATIONAL BETA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Award: $1,000.00 to $15,000.00 Eligibility: Graduating Beta Club member registered with headquarters as of June 30, 2016. Application and guide are available at www.betaclub.org/scholarship Deadline: January 26, 2017. NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS Award: $100 - $10,000 Qualifications: Submit example of talent in field of dance, music, theater, art, writing and visual arts.

Fee. Application www.nfaa.org click students; click young arts 2014 Deadline: Register now – online application & portfolio due October 17 NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Award: Multiple scholarships Qualifications: For information go to www.dar.org click scholarships Deadline: Varies – check immediately NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERS CONFERENCE Enrichment, tuition costs. Current events takes place in Washington DC www.cylc.org/NYLC

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUMS Forum on Law and CSI

Forum on Medicine Forum on Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy Tuition costs www.nylf.org NORTH CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF AVIATION MAINTENANCE –Clarksville TN Award: Financial Aid Qualifications: High school graduate, career in Aviation Maintenance Call 931-431-9700 for info http://www.nci.edu NORTHEAST STATE ONLINE GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP ● Academic Work Scholarships ● Northeast State Foundation Scholarships ● Special Scholarship Programs Award: This scholarship helps pay for extra fees &books that TN Promise does not cover. Apply: www.northeaststate.edu/Financial-Aid/Internal-Scholarships//Northeast –State- Scholarships/ Deadline: March 1st 2017

NORTHEAST STATE EDUCATIONAL ACCESS and DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Qualifications: ● Classified as a United States Military Veteran. Proof of veteran status must be submitted to the Office of Scholarship Programs in order to qualify under military veteran criterion. ● Hispanic/Latino/Spanish origin, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander origin as documented by the Northeast State Office of Admissions and Records. ● Registered with the Center for Students with Disabilities at Northeast State. Award: This scholarship can help with books and extra fees that the TNPromise does not cover. http://apps.northeaststate.edu/scholarships/accessanddiversity.asp Available: MARCH 2017 Deadline: JUNE1, 2017 P.E.O. STAR SCHOLARSHIP Award: $2,500 renewable scholarship Qualifications: Female senior; excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service,

academics and potential for future success; 3.0 GPA, US citizen, plan to attend post-secondary school next fall and receives the vote of local chapter. More information and application available at:

www.peointernational.org/starscholarship PRESIDENTIAL CLASSROOM Award: Costs – some financial aid available Qualifications: Civics Ed program, top 25% of class, B average Deadline: Rolling admissions www.presidentialclassroom.org RANDOLPH MACON WOMEN’S COLLEGE PRESIDENTAL SCHOLAR Award: $7,500 - $20,000 Qualifications: Academic excellence, leadership, nomination. Deadline: February 1 www.rmc.edu click on scholarships & aid RHODES COLLEGE – Memphis, TN Award: Various Scholarships

Deadline: Varies - check website www.rhodes.edu/finaid/ STAN & THELMA PLUMLEE SCHOLARSHIP Award: 4 year scholarship totaling $8,000.00 Eligibility: Must live in a manufactured home, work in the industry, or have a relative that works in

the manufactured housing industry. Attend a Tennessee University, College or Trade school Applications available in the Counseling office Scholarship box or at www.tnmha.org Deadline: March 6th SUNTRUST’S OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES Award: One $1,000 winner chosen every 2 weeks from October 31, 2015 through May 15, 2017 Qualifications: Not based on GPA or financial need, may enter once per drawing and can enter multiple

drawings Apply at: https://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html

TN PROMISE Award: Community College, TCAT, or an Approved Program last dollar tuition and fees Qualifications: There are 2 mandatory meetings. FAFSA Completion by Feb. 15th

Application is online at http://www.tnpromise.gov/application Deadline: November 1ST Meetings: Jan 8th and March 4th 5:30-6:30 (Mandatory) THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Award: Various scholarships – check website Qualifications: Minority www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND Various Scholarships. Go to website for information: www.uncf.org UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES For nominations see your guidance counselor immediately

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – Chattanooga Award: Varies Qualifications: Complete admission application and all documentation by December 1. For more

information go online at: www.utc.edu/scholarships Deadline: February 1 – online scholarship application due UP WITH PEOPLE

International travel and performing, minimum age 18, some personal expense Go to www.upwithpeople.org for information. VALKYRIE-THOR THEATRE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,500.00 one-year, one time award Requirements: East Tennessee Foundation 25 County Region Qualifications: Graduating Senior or current Pellissippi State Community College, Roane State Community College, UT-K, or Maryville College. GPA: 3.0, more information please contact: Beth Heller (877)524-1223 or by email bheller@etf.org VFW LADIES AUXILIARY YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART AWARD

Award: $500 - $10,000 Qualifications: Artwork on paper or canvas, entry form-online at: www.ladiesauxvfw.org click programs;

then click on scholarships Deadline: Scholarship Programs Vary WOFFORD COLLEGE – Spartanburg, SC Award: Bonner Scholars Qualifications: Financial need, top 20% high school class, community service. www.wofford.edu/bonnerscholars Deadline: All 4 application components by midnight on Feb 28th Xi STATE ESSAY CONTEST BY IOTA CHAPTER OF DELTA KAPPA GAMMA OF KINGSORT. Award: $300.00, $200, or $100.00 Eligibility: Tennessee high school students (9-12) only FOUR D-B Student essays will be selected

to send in for submission. Topic and format information is available in the D-B Counseling Office Scholarship box.

Deadline: March 3, 2017

COLLEGE WEB SITES

Colleges offer multiple scholarships for students. Please go to the web

sites below for information about scholarships. Alice Lloyd College – Pippa Passes, KY www.alc.edu Appalachian State University – Boone, NC www.appstate.edu Art Institutes www.artinstitutes.edu Austin Peay State University – Clarksville, TN www.apsu.edu Carson-Newman University – Jefferson City, TN www.cn.edu Clemson University – Clemson, SC www.clemson.edu Converse College – Spartanburg, SC www.converse.edu Culinary Institute of America – Hyde Park, NY www.ciachef.edu Davidson College – Charlotte, NC www.davidson.edu Dension University – Granville, OH www.denison.edu Emory & Henry College – Emory, VA www.ehc.edu Emory University – Atlanta, GA www.emory.edu Erskine College – Due West, SC www.erskine.edu East Tennessee State University – Johnson City, TN www.etsu.edu Georgia Tech – Atlanta, GA www.gatech.edu Graceland University – Lamoni, IA www.graceland.edu Maryville College – Maryville, TN www.maryvillecollege.edu Memphis College of Art www.mca.edu Middle Tennessee State University – Murfreesboro, TN www.mtsu.edu Milligan College – Milligan, TN www.milligan.edu Mississippi State – Mississippi www.msstate.edu Northeast State - Kingsport, TN www.northeaststate.edu Northern Michigan University – Marquette, MI www.nmu.edu Randolph College – Lynchburg, VA www.randolphcollege.edu Rhodes College – Memphis, TN www.rhodes.edu Southeastern University – Washington, DC www.seuniversity.edu Tennessee College of Applied Technology- Elizabethton www.tcatelizabethton.edu Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown www.tcatmorristown.edu Tennessee Technological University – Cookeville, TN www.tntech.edu Tusculum College – Greeneville, TN www.tusculum.edu University of Connecticut – Storrs, CT www.uconn.edu University of Memphis – Memphis, TN www.memphis.edu University of Tennessee Chattanooga www.utc.edu University of Tennessee Knoxville www.utk.edu University of the South – Sewanee, TN www.sewanee.edu University of Virginia – Charlottesville, VA www.virginia.edu Vanderbilt University – Nashville, TN www.vanderbilt.edu Virginia Intermont College – Bristol, VA www.vic.edu Washington University in St. Louis – St. Louis, MO www.wustl.edu Walters State Community College- Morristown, TN www.ws.edu