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October Weekly Meetings:
Do questions about your future seem scary? If so, maybe we aren’t asking the right questions. After all, how many Freshmen really know which college they want to attend, or what 18 year old knows the career they want to do for the rest of their life? For the months of October & November, let’s focus on one simple question: “Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?” Here are some topics we will be covering to help you start thinking about the answer:
College searches & comparisons
Costs of college
Transfer Virginia Portal Scholarship searches Career exploration
October Stipend Assignments:
FRESHMEN
Complete & submit the BigFuture College Search Worksheet
SOPHOMORES
Build your college list in BigFuture
JUNIORS
Take the PSAT & build your college list in BigFuture
SENIORS
Complete & submit the “Organize your College Application Information”
Be sure to attend the weekly meetings & complete the grade level assignment to earn your stipend!
Weekly Meeting Topics
Stipend Assignments
Important Dates & Events
SCORE Updates
PSAT Information
SAT Test Prep for Smyth Co.
Fall College Tour
October Birthdays
Oct/Nov Scholarships
Leigh Ann Adams, Director
ladams@vhcc.edu
276-739-2506 (work)
276-356-8609 (cell)
Stacey Dorton, Academic Coordinator sdorton@vhcc.edu
276-739-2507 (work)
276-608-9664 (cell)
Ella Ratcliffe-Sutherland, Office Manager eratcliffe@vhcc edu
276-739-2479
Last year we implemented the SCORE (Senior Career Observation & Research Experience) program and it was a huge success! We had students job shadowing in many different career fields and local businesses such as Wize Solutions, Mountain View Pediatrics, Kidz at Play, and Circuit Court offices Since our UB students were well prepared, 3 students actually received job offers! Jacob Peloquin shadowed with the VHCC IT Department and earned a Work Study position, Ashley Johnson shadowed at Glade Pharmacy and received a job offer, and Shay Cannon shadowed at Stormbrew Farm and also received a job offer! If you are a current Senior who didn’t apply last year but would like this opportunity, please let us know! Current Juniors, it will be time to apply soon!
Virtual Events:
Virtual College Fair: October 15 @ 1pm-6pm
https://www nacacattend org/23Virt ualOct15
*Register for this event online!
Jacob Peloquin, current VHCC student, with VHCC Helpdesk Manager, Chris Church
Ashley Johnson (right), current VHCC student, with Donna (left) who is a Pharmacist at Glade Pharmacy
Shay Cannon (left), current VHS student, harvesting basil & filling honey jars with Daisy (right) at Stormbrew Farm
Smyth County Students:
Sophomores & Juniors:
If you plan to take the SAT, please take advantage of this amazing opportunity for a FREE SAT PREP CLASS! this month!!
UPWARD BOUND FALL COLLEGE VISIT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Use the QR to register by Oct 13! Check your email for more details
ROANOKE COLLEGE FAST FACTS
The PSAT will be offered at your school this month (see dates on page 2). Please visit your school counselor to sign up! This is also an October stipend requirement for Juniors. Here are some reasons we think it is important:
It will familiarize you with the format of the SAT and is a great way to see how the test is administered.
Your results can help with your test prep for the SAT. Khan Academy will personalize your test prep based on your PSAT results! Colleges will not see your scores, but after you take the test they might try to recruit you! This could help you learn about different schools and/or scholarships that you might not have considered.
DON'T "FALL"
October Birthdays:
Kenny Mitchell 10/3
Gracie Fisher 10/15
Kevin Bal 10/16
Destiny Hoover 10/24
Sidney Snodgrass 10/24
Sadie Milhorne 10/29
Independent, co-educational, four-year liberal arts college located in Salem, VA
97 programs of study 1,759 full-time students
Average class size of 18 98% of students receive financial aid
140+ Clubs & Organizations, 33 Varsity & Club Teams, and more
Top Fulbright producing institution with a record six students for one year
Find out more about Roanoke College by visiting their website: https://www.roanoke.edu/
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Stay up to date with scholarship deadlines!
Mid October: Tom Burkett Educational Scholarship (for Smyth County students only -- contact your Guidance Counselor)
Applications accepted year-round on a rolling basis: Employment BOOST Scholarship https://employmentboost.com/scholarship
Oct 2: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation https://www coca-colascholarsfoundation org/apply/
Oct 8: AES Engineers Scholarship www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Oct 17: College JumpStart Scholarship www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us
Oct 17: Heisman High School Scholarship www.heismanscholarship.com/about
Nov 2: Prudential Spirit of Community Award https://www prudential com/links/about/emergingvisionaries
Nov 3: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Scholarship www.vmfa.museum/programs/college/visualarts-fellowships/
Nov 15: Flip Flops and Apple Sauce Marketing Scholarship www.flipflopsandapplesauce.com/scholarship/
Nov 16: Jack Kent Cook Foundation Scholarship www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/collegescholarship-program/
Keep your Raise.me account up-to-date for micro-scholarships from participating colleges.
Seniors...scholarship drawings are underway at bigfuture.org/earn$$ for starting a career list, strengthening your college list, starting a scholarship list, completing the FAFSA, & applying to colleges Don’t forget to log into your College Board account and complete these tasks!