Guidance Letter October 11, 2007
College and Scholarship Information for Seniors
by Kathy Bucy
October 11, 2007
AHS GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER
Our School Code is 280115 October 12, 2007
Keep this newsletter because each printing contains new scholarship
opportunities. You may also check it out on the
web site: www.auburnpublicschools.com .
Selective Service Registration is required by law. Males 18 years of age
must register.You may now register online
at: www.sss.gov. This is required to be eligible
for any state or federal financial aid.
ACT and SAT Registration Information: After the deadline, a late fee is
charged. You may now register online for both tests:
ACT www.actstudent.org or SATwww.collegeboard.com.
ACT TEST DATE: December 8, 2007 Deadline: November 2nd
SAT TEST DATE: Dec. 1, 2007 Deadline : Oct. 30, 2007
Baylor Test prep will offer an ACT prep course. It will be given in four
sessions, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 18, 25 and 28 and on Dec. 2.
This will be held in Nebraska City and the cost is $145, to register
pick up form in the guidance office.
Visitations, Open Houses and Profession Days
Coming to Auburn High School: Please sign up in the guidance office.
Oct 15 UNL, Oct 18 Southeast Community College, Oct 23 UNK,
Oct 31 NMC Diesel Technology and Caterpillar Scholarship
Program Presentation,
To learn about Washington University in St. Louis attend their information
night in Omaha on Wednesday, October 24th. The Omaha Marriott
Hotel located at 10220 Regency Circle will host this presentation.
No reservation is needed.
North Central Kansas Technical College invites you to their Open House
Sunday, Oct. 28 from 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. on the Beloit Campus.
RSVP to 1-800-658-4655.
University of Notre Dame is having an information program Tuesday,
Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Creighton Prep School in Omaha located
at 7400 Western Ave.
Nebraska Methodist College will hold Senior Visit Day Events on
Fridays---Oct. 19 and Nov. 2 both from 1:00 to 3:30. Please
RSVP to 800-335-5510.
Highland Community College asks senior, parents and counselors to
learn more about HCC at Pizza Night held in Falls City on Oct. 17 at
7:00 p.m. and in Nebraska City on Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m.Make your
reservations at www.highlandcc.edu or call Michael Scott
at (785) 442-6020.
Doane College has updated their campus with some new facilities.
You may see the visit options throughout the year at
www.doane..edu/visit. On November 3 visiting
guests will get free admission to the football
game between Doane and Midland Lutheran. Those details
are at the same (above) website under Discover Doane.
Iowa Western Community College will be hosting a Marketing competition
day and two Health and Science Days in October and November
. Register online at www.iwcc.edu.
Xenon International Academy in Omaha at 8516 Park Drive will
hold an Open House Sunday, Nov. 18 from 1:00-4:00.
RSVP 800-434-2214 or go to www.xenonintl.com.
Southeast Community College sponsors Women in Technology Day on
Wed., Oct. 17 at the Milford campus. To register call
1-800-933-7223 ext. 8202
The Creative Center College of Art & Design has scheduled an Open House
for Saturday, Oct. 20, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on their campus at 10805
Emmet Street, Omaha. Please call 1-888-898-1789 to register.
To audition for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory
of Music and Dance register online at
www.umkc.edu/conservatory/admissions.
Scholarships and Searches
UN-L is having a Diversity Enhancement Scholarship workshop
for scholarship applications on Dec. 7 and Jan. 11.
Midwest Student Exchange Program is a program that gives reduced
tuition rates to out of state schools close to Nebraska. Visit them
also at http://msep.mhec.org. or read information in the guidance office.
www.CollegeAnswer.com is a comprehensive resource that walks
students through the going to college process. Visitors can access
a free scholarship search.
Burger King Scholars Program is available online. See the details and
register at www.bk.com/scholars.
Go to www.christianconnector.com to get Christian college information
and be entered in the scholarship drawing.
Are you an entrepreneur? Would you like to be nominated for the
Allen Dayton Young Entrepreneur Contest? Scholarships to the
UNL for this award range from $500 to $2000.
Sign up in the guidance office.
AnyCollege.com is available as a user-friendly college
search engine. They also offer a link to “Win a Scholarship”
for $1,000.00 scholarship.
Beta Sigma Psi a Lutheran Fraternity a Nebraska offers s
cholarships for young men. Applications are in the guidance office.
For more information you can also contact Ron Peters at 816-589-5461.
Central Community College of Hastings, in conjunction
with NMC Diesel and Caterpillar, offers student sponsorships
for a two-year associates degree in diesel technology.
Applications are in the guidance office.
After admission UNL encourages prospective students to access
Greek fraternities and sororities applications through
“What About Me” http//wam.unl.edu.
Peru State College is offering scholarships that are their
website at http://www.peru.edu/admissions/freshmanscholarships.htm.
The priority deadline is December 1, 2007. Peru will begin
awarding scholarships immediately following this date!
The American Legion, Department of Nebraska, has announced
their annual $500.00 scholarships for students enrolling full time
in a Nebraska school or college the fall semester of 2008.
You must be a son, daughter, grandchild, or great-grandchild
of an American Legion member or a POW, MIA, or KIA.
Applications for the Maynard Jensen American Legion
Memorial Scholarship and The American Legion
Eagle Scout of the Year are in the guidance office.
The Gates Millennium Scholars program recognizes students of
African American, American Indian, Hispanic American. and
Asian Pacific Islander American heritage. You may access
information at www.gmsp.org.
Deadline for applicationis December 31, 2007.
The Nebraska Aviation Trades Association invites you to apply for a
$1000 scholarship. Applications are in the guidance office.
An essay is a critical part of the application. The essay
topic is: “How Agricultural Aviation Helps Farmers and Consumers”.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program presents
awards to students who have volunteered in their community.
You can apply now at www.prudential.com/spirit.
