AVID IV ASSIGNMENT 11-20-15

Now that you have selected your top three college choices and made application to those universities, it is time to give some thought to the cost of tuition, books, room and board, etc.  Lucky for you, you have complete most of your general education requirements by attending the Early College High School.  Most individuals leave their four-year institution with college loan debt; however, it should be the goal of every student to find scholarship monies to avoid the debt trap.


Today's assignment

Go to How Much Will It Cost Me To Go To College Next Fall to research the information required for the GOOGLE DOC Make sure to complete the assignment on both tabs. This assignment is due by the end of class today.

The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Recipients receive $10,000 per year up to $40,000 per student!  Awards college scholarships to high school seniors who embody the characteristics of President Ronald Reagan at school, in the community, in the workplace, and at home



The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

NC Motherless Daughters Scholarship

NC Motherless Daughters Scholarship

The Ruby and Kendrel Scholarship Fund was created in memory of the founders' mothers--Ruby Benston and Kendrl Ross. This scholarship is open to North Carolina young women who have also had the unfortunate loss of their mother.  There are two (2) scholarships available for high school seniors.  Each scholarship is revolving (up to four years) and is in the amount of $2,000 per semester.  

Complete details, eligibility, and application at www.sheroinc.org/scholarships .  Deadline Feb 16.

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers merit-based scholarships for an academic year in Germany. The program was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Students live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state athttp://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/. 

Deadlines for U.S. applicants range from December 1, 2015, to January 15, 2016, depending on the state of residency.

The NEW Redesigned SAT

There are some big changes coming to the SAT® in March 2016. While there is still work to be done to support the December and January administrations, which will follow the same procedures as the others this fall, we want to give you a preview of how the SAT experience will change for you. All of the information below goes into effect with the March 2016 SAT administration.
Key changes

•	The essay is new, and it's optional.
•	The new SAT consists of four parts: the Reading Test, Writing and Language Test, Math Test, and the optional SAT Essay.
•	The score scale ranges from 400 to 1600.
•	The timing is 3 hours and 50 minutes with the SAT Essay, and 3 hours without it.
•	Each question has four answer choices.
•	Every student who uses an SAT fee waiver will also receive four college application fee waivers.
•	The Math Test is divided into two parts: Math Test – Calculator and Math Test – No Calculator.

West Teaching Scholarship at the Catawba College Academy for Teaching

The West Teaching Scholarship at the Catawba College Academy for Teaching is available through The Catawba College Teacher Education Department and The Ritchie Academy for Teaching.  This scholarship is for students who have an interest in the teaching profession.  The scholarship is a yearly award of $2,500 in addition to any other academic scholarships for which the student is eligible. The Academy provides a wealth of experiences including early field experiences, excursions and professional networking.  They currently have 28 West Teaching Scholars across four cohorts!  Interested students may apply online or contact them to discuss this scholarship. 

The West Teaching Scholars application is located at the following link:

www.catawba.edu/academyforteaching

The QuestBridge National College Match

The QuestBridge National College Match is a college and scholarship application process that helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation's most selective colleges.

If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply to the National College Match. QuestBridge's partner colleges offer generous financial aid packages that cover 100% of demonstrated financial need, making them very affordable for low-income students.

Click on the link to get more information

The QuestBridge National College Match

AVID IV Assignment 11-13-15

You should have already applied to college or be planning to apply in the near future. The pressure is on to find scholarships to offset cost. There are plenty of scholarships for senior high school students to apply to, it's just matter of finding the time to do so. I have listed 57 sites that offer scholarships to graduating seniors.  

Your assignment today is to research the sites and find three that you meet the eligibility requirements for and begin the application process to apply.  Then, click on the reflection tab to submit your reflection. 

The more scholarships you apply to, the better your chances of actually winning one are. Therefore, you are still required to complete this assignment even if you have already submitted your 4 required scholarships.

The objectives for this assignment are: 

• To surpass last year’s AVID seniors, who encumbered $2,207,052 in scholarship dollars.
• To help students identify and seek out monetary support to pay for tuition, books, room/board, and other expenses.
• To instruct students on how to self-advocate and learn how to secure financial resources to pay for post-secondary education.

Scholarship Assignment 11-13-15

This is independent work.  If you finish the assignment before 1:30 p.m. you should begin applying for one of the scholarships that you found.  

You will only be given credit for completion of the assignment if your name and research findings are included in the GOGGLE DOC.

AVID Class 11-6-15

We will not meet for a face to face class on November 6, 2015.

The following assignment is due by 1:30 p.m.on 

November 6, 2015.

Read the Your First Year of College: 25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond


Use this GOOGLE FORM to answer questions about the article.