Go Center Newsletter

  • Posted September 24, 2018
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THIS WEEK IN THE GO CENTER:

  • Monday 09-24-2018  
    • Resume Workshop with WorkOne 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday
    • Valparaiso University
  • Wednesday 09-26-2018  
    • IUPUI  Advisory
    • Ball State University  2:30-4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday 09-27-2018  
    • Resume Workshop with WorkOne  1:00-3:30 p.m.

 

Resume Workshops
WorkOne in Plymouth will hold a Resume Workshop @PHS on Monday, September 24th 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 27th 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. in the GO CENTER for any student needing help developing and updating their resumes! Sign up with Mrs. Flynn in the GO CENTER.

College GO! Week
     College Application Day, a national initiative of the American College Application Campaign (ACAC), aims to increase the number of first-generation and low-income students who pursue education after high school. The purpose is to help high school seniors navigate the college admissions process and ensure each student submits at least one admissions application.

 Indiana Wesleyan, Purdue NorthWest, Purdue Fort Wayne, Trine, Univ. of Evansville, Univ of Indianapolis, Univ of Southern Indiana, Vincennes, Wabash, IUSB, Indiana State, Huntington University

Scholarships

Wendy’s High School Heisman
Deadline:  October 17, 2018
https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/application/

Coca Cola Scholarship Scholars Program
Deadline:  Wednesday, October 31, 2018
https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Burger King Scholar
Opens October 15-December 15th
https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/application-information/

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Deadline  November 6, 2018
https://spirit.prudential.com/awards/how-to-apply
Deadline  November 6, 2018

Selective Services

Males have to register within 30 days of their 18th birthday!
The window is 30 days before to 29 days after your 18th birthday.
 If you have exceeded the 29 days, you can still register and but do so ASAP. It is part of the FAFSA registration, and it is the LAW.
https://www.sss.gov/

Weekly Military Recruiters

  • Every Monday
    • National Guard
      • 11:05-12:30 in the cafeteria
  • Every Tuesday
    • Marines
      • 11:05-12:30 in the cafeteria
  • Every Wednesday
    • Navy
      • 11:05-12:30 in the cafeteria
  • Every Thursday
    • Army
      • 11:05-12:30 in the cafeteria

Think about signing up SAT or ACT
SAT November 3rd - CMA and Ancilla College. (Registration Deadline is October 5th)
SAT December 1st - CMA and Ancilla (Registration Deadline is November 2nd)
ACT October 27th - CMA (Registration Deadline is September 28)
ACT December 8th - CMA (Registration Deadline is November 2nd)
See the GO CENTER for help in signing up! Also know you might qualify for a fee waiver for these tests!

Parents Page

Senior Parents!
FAFSA Opens October 1st for all Seniors planning on attending college after high school graduation!
1. First time to FAFSA? You can set up your FSA ID NOW!
https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
2. This YouTube video can walk you through setting up your FSA ID
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ihhGk8mCY
3. What is the PELL GRANT? Learn here!
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/grants-and-scholarships/what-is-apell-grant
4. Financial Aid 101
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Junior Parents!
Please start having conversations with your junior students about taking the SATand/or ACT tests during their junior year! Our recommendation
is to consider taking these tests so that when your child goes into their senior year, those scores will be on their transcripts!
www.collegeboard.org

Next SAT is given on November 3rd at CMA and Ancilla
Deadline to sign up is October 5th
December 1st test date at CMA and Ancilla
Deadline to sign up is November 2nd