Catholic Central High School                                                                                                     Troy, NY 12182

Guidance Office News

Senior Newsletter

September 13, 2007

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS 

It is recommended that all college applications be submitted prior to Thanksgiving break.  Now is the best time to process applications—before the rush!  During the rush period, the turn around time in the Guidance office can be ten days, so plan ahead. 

Using the application procedure you received  this week, you should make sure everything is submitted well in advance.  You do not have to hand in everything at once.  We will keep anything you have completed in your college folder  and let you know what else needs to be done as you go along.  It is your responsibility to meet the college deadlines.  Do not wait for letters of recommendation or SAT scores to mail your applications.
Stop in if you have any questions.

SAT I, SAT II and ACT 

Friday, October 2, 2007, is the registration  deadline for the SAT I and SAT II to be given November 3 at CCHS.   If you plan to take or retake the SAT I or SAT II, please apply online at  www.collegeboard.com.   The SAT I and SAT II are also offered December 1 at several area high schools.  Postmark deadline for the December test is Tuesday, October 30.  If you are applying to a very competitive college or university, they may require the SAT IIs. Check with your counselor today if you have any questions. 

If you did not take the ACT in June and wish to take it in October at an area high school, apply online at www.actstudent.org.  The registration deadline is Friday, September 21, 2007. 

SAT Prep Course—  An SAT Prep Course will be held at the College of Saint Rose on various Saturdays throughout the Fall.  They are conducted by D & T Tutoring Service and the cost is $90.  Call 861-8740 for more information and to register for a class.  . 

SCHOLARSHIPS—Information/applications for the following scholarships is available in the Guidance Office.  Stop in today if you are interested.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS 

Coca-Cola Scholarships—Every senior should consider applying for this scholarship.   You must apply on-line at www.coca-colascholars.org.  Deadline October 31. 2007. 

National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts—awards for young artists (performing, literary and visual arts).   Registration deadline October 1, 2007.  Visit their website for more information:  www.youngARTS.org

2007 SAE Engineering Scholarships—several scholarships awarded to students planning to study engineering.  Deadline 12/1/07. 

Engineering Scholarship Essay Contest—This one is due September 15, so act now.  Information is available in the Guidance Office. 

US Navy ROTC Scholarship Program—visit www.nrotc.navy.com 

The Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Award is now open to all high school athletes.  Visit www.wendyheisman.com to apply.    Deadline October 1, 2007 

DAR Scholarships—The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution has several scholarship opportunities this year.  Applications are available in the guidance office. 

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS 

New York University- Steinhardt School of Education Scholarships—awarded to students who excel academically and have an interest in teaching as a career.  You must be nominated by September 17, 2007.  ACT NOW! 

St. Lawrence University Presidential Diversity Scholarships—visit stlawu.edu for more information 

Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarships—awarded to incoming students.  Deadline:  2/22/08