LHS Counseling Office Communicator

January 2020

Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org

Senior Check List

1. FSA I.D. Complete

2. FAFSA Complete (turn in ticket to counseling!)

3. TIP Eligibility (Check!)

4. Work on Scholarships

College Visits…now is the time to find the

right fit for you! 10th -12th grades! Make an

appointment and go visit in person! (students

can have 2 school business days for official college

visits—see your counselor!) Check out College

websites and make an appointment!

Transcripts are now ONLINE! (Seniors must have a Parchment account!) Sign up for your free account at Parchment.com to send

transcripts to Michigan colleges and universities. Michigan

colleges only want electronic transcripts! Information in the

counseling office, or on the LHS website counseling link.

Michigan Colleges will take either SAT and/or

ACT scores—or both! Retaking your SAT/ACT

can mean money for college.

Act Test Dates Feb. 8, 2020 (register by Jan 10) late available

April 4, 2020 (register by Feb. 28)**

June 13, 2020(register by May 8)

Register online at www.actstudent.org

**Not given at LHS

Did you know that ACT gives out 20 $14,000

scholarships to students who take the ACT?

Random drawings!

SAT Test Dates March 14 2020 (reg by Feb 14)

May 2 2020 (reg by April 3)

June 6 2020 ( (reg by May 8 )

Free Sat Prep! Now available to all: Free SAT prep from your own home.

www.Khanacademy.org is the ONLY place to get official, no

cost, comprehensive SAT prep: take practice tests, prep, track

progress and much more.

ASVAB test The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude

Batttery ) Unsure of your career pathway? This may

help show you the way. The ASVAB Test will be

given again in the spring. Dates TBA

CASH for College EVENT!! The FAFSA is open and the sooner high school seniors

complete their FAFSA the more money they will be eligible

to receive to help pay for college. LHS is also offering

incentives to Fill out that FAFSA! Students can bring in

proof of completion to the counseling office to enter for

monthly drawings of prom tickets, parking pass

reimbursement, yearbook, or other prize! Two more

drawings—February and March!

Dec 2nd winner: Claudia Bauroth

Jan 6th winner: Donavan Mingee

March 1st is the Michigan FAFSA Deadline!

10th Graders: How Are You Going to Pay for

College? Consider Lapeer Early College! Earn up to an Associate’s

Degree before you leave LHS. Applications for this cohort are

being taken now! Parents are welcome to contact counseling with

questions or for interviews.

How do we Communicate with you?

Stay Connected; Be “Reminded!”

Receive text reminders from the 99 office

about important dates, events, opportunities!

Class of 2020 (Seniors)

text @b676ge to 81010

Class of 2021 (Juniors)

text @egbf2d to 81010

Class of 2022 (Sophomores)

text @bggcdd4 to 81010

Remind is a free, safe, simple messaging tool which helps us share important

reminders with students and parents. ALL personal info is kept private. We

never see your phone number. For questions, contact Mrs. Pecore.

Online Scholarship Search Reference It is not too early to start applying! Check out these free scholarship search/help sites:

www.michigan.gov/ssg click on Planning for College

tab for Affording College in Michigan Guidebook

www.scholarship-monkey.com scholarship search

www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/ebook scholarship

search secrets

www.zinch.com clearinghouse for scholarships and

www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship

http://schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory

http://www.studentaid.edgov/types/grants-

scholarships/finding-scholarships U.S. dept of ed

resources.

LHS Counseling Office Communicator

January 2020

Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org

Current Scholarships Available

MEA Scholarship

Eligible students will be attending a MI public

institution for post-secondary school (see application

for exceptions), will be a dependent of MEA

member/retired in good standing, and will graduate

from a school with an MEA bargaining unit. Priority is

for student with Good Community Service, Academic

Achievement, and Extra-Curricular resume. Many

scholarships awarded annually. Please apply online by

Feb 20, 2020 at https://mea.org/mea-scholarship/

College Board Opportunity Scholarships (Juniors!)

Qualify for multiple scholarships awarded throughout the

school year just by completing the official SAT practice! Do you

use KHAN Academy? The more you practice, the more money

you may win! https://opportunity.collegeboard.org

Scholarship Opportunity for 9-11th grades! RAISE.Me is a great opportunity to research colleges, earn

money ty taking challenging classes and being successful,

volunteering, participating in clubs, sports, and more!

Students are rewarded for leadership skills in and out of

school. Get motivated, get rewarded by RAISE.Me! Check it

out now…for later rewards $$$

Michigan Society of Professional Engineers

(MSPE)

Graduating Seniors with a genuine interest in an

engineering career pursued at an ABET accredited

college in MI can apply for scholarships by February 5th

2020 @

https://www.michiganspe.org/scholsrships/scholarship-

application/

Lapeer County Republican Party (LCRP)

Scholarship Graduating seniors who are residents of Lapeer County

can compete to win $1000 scholarship! LCRP “believes

there are many ways students can get involved in civic

and political activities to make a difference in their

community.” Application, resume and essay due by

February 24, 2020. Applications available in counseling

office.

The Detroit Section of the Society of Women

Engineers presents: recognition for high school

seniors who have shown exemplary abilities in areas such

as leadership, academics, and community activities.

“SWE-Detroit Scholarships”

Exceptional high school seniors who plan to pursue the field

of engineering at ABET accredited colleges. Apply by March

1, 2020. http://www.swedetroit.org/high-school-

scholarships.html

Josie Rewald Memorial Community College

Scholarship

High School students beginning their career in engineering

at Community College can now apply for the Josie Rewald

Memorial Scholarship by April 1, 2020 @

http://www.swedetroit.org/high-school-scholarships.html

**Other scholarships are available to outstanding high

school women students at a national level through

SWE. Please check out www.swe.org

David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation

The 7th annual David Barns scholarship will be awarded

to a senior who represents David’s academic

excellence, athletic prowess, and commitment to the

community. $2500 award is renewable for three years.

Application is due March 13th, 2020.

www.faithhopelife.com

Lapeer Leader Fund Scholarships! Our generous Leader Fund community partners have

established scholarships for graduating seniors who

have been accepted to college/trade schools for next

year. Minimum GPA’s of 3.0 and essays are required, as

well as recommendation letters, and demonstration of a

high level of academic integrity, character, school and

community leadership. The Leader Fund Scholarships

include:

Baker College, Mott Community College, McLaren

Regional, Sovita Credit Union, View Newspaper, and The

Leader Fund Scholarships. $500-$1000.

Deadlines for each scholarship are March 27, 2020.

Lapeer K of C #1987 Scholarship Graduating Seniors of Lapeer Count may apply for one of 4

$500 scholarships to be awarded. Essay, transcript,

minimum GPA, letter of recommendation, are all required.

Applications are in counseling office and are due by April

8, 2020.

Opportunity Knocks!

After School Campus Second semester After School Campus will begin the

first week of February 2020. Please talk with your

counselor now to sign up for any classes in which you

are deficient.

NHS Study Groups at LHS! Need help in a class subject? NHS is ready to help

with very small group, peer- led study sessions.

Study groups are underway after school. Check

the board in your class/outside Mrs Wolski’s class

to see times and locations.

LHS Counseling Office Communicator

January 2020

Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org

*More groups are available upon request!