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SENIOR SCOOP USD 243 Lebo-Waverly November 16, 2018 ******************************************************************* ************************************ College Entrance Exams: ACT: test of choice in the mid-west SAT: test of choice on the East Coast and the West Coast and colleges with highly selective admissions policies Register online at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). You will have to pay by credit card if registering online. Registering online is the preferred method for both tests. ACT TESTING DATES (LHS will host the December and April test dates. BHS will host all testing dates except the July one!) TEST DATE DEADLINE LATE DEADLINE December 8, 2018 November 19, 2018 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 18, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 25, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 20, 2019 July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 24, 2019 BHS will offer all tests dates, except for July! ACT without writing — $55.50 ACT with writing— $67.00 Register online at www.actstudent.org . LHS School Code: 171-710 WHS School Code: 173- 090 See Mrs. Newton if you think you might qualify for a fee waiver or extended time testing! ************************************************************************* **************

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SENIOR SCOOP USD 243 Lebo-Waverly November 16, 2018*******************************************************************************************************College Entrance Exams:

ACT: test of choice in the mid-west

SAT: test of choice on the East Coast and the West Coast and colleges with highly selective admissions policies

Register online at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). You will have to pay by credit card if registering online. Registering online is the preferred method for both tests.

ACT TESTING DATES (LHS will host the December and April test dates. BHS will host all testing dates except the July one!)

TEST DATE DEADLINE LATE DEADLINE December 8, 2018 November 19, 2018February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 18, 2019April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 25, 2019June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 20, 2019July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 24, 2019

BHS will offer all tests dates, except for July!

ACT without writing — $55.50 ACT with writing—$67.00

Register online at www.actstudent.org.

LHS School Code:  171-710 WHS School Code:  173-090

See Mrs. Newton if you think you might qualify for a fee waiver or extended time testing!

***************************************************************************************The best way to prepare is to study, study, study, and read, read, read! Keep studying in your English, math, science, and social studies courses, but don’t neglect the others! Do some prep work before taking the test. Doing something is better than doing nothing at all!

TEST PREP SITES: www.act.org/academy www.actstudent.org

www.collegeboard.com www.testprepreview.com www.number2.com

http://www.studyguidezone.com/sattest.htm

www.testanxietytips.com www.free-test-online.com http://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/

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POTENTIAL COLLEGE ATHLETES:NCAA: register with NCAA at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Your ACT score must come directly from ACT even though it is part of your high school transcript. Please use code 9999 when you register to take the ACT.

NAIA: register with NAIA at www.playnaia.org. Your ACT score must come directly from ACT even though it is part of your high school transcript. Please use code 9876 when you register to take the ACT.

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Preparing for the ACT, a booklet that contains a full-length ACT test along with answer sheet and test-taking strategies is available for download at www.act.org/theact/testprep. It is available in the BHS Guidance Office as well!

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Males, don’t forget to register with Selective Services within 30 days of your 18th birthday!Three ways to do so: 1) Send in postcard you can get at the post office, 2) request it when you complete the FAFSA, or 3) register online at www.sss.gov! Failure to do so could cost you federal financial aid!

***************************************************************************************Some Tips for Taking a STRESS-FREE ACT!

As many of you are concluding your college entrance exam testing, here are some tips to get you through the process STRESS-FREE!

SKIP ANSWERS you do not know initially. However, on the ACT, remember you are not penalized for guessing, so be sure to bubble in a guess during the last five minutes of the test if you see you are going to run out of time and can’t return to the question.

TRUST YOURSELF; go with your first choice; don’t second guess yourself!

READ, READ, READ Reading daily is known to improve ACT scores in general. The more you read, the better you will do on the reading comprehension section.

ELIMINATE ANSWER CHOICES Many times you can find the correct answer by simply eliminating “nonsense” answers.

STOP AND CHECK YOUR ANSWERS Make sure you chose the BEST answer and marked it correctly on the answer sheet.

SHARE YOUR TIME Pace yourself as you do each section. Be aware of the number of questions of each section and the time allotted for the section.

FOCUS ON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Read the question carefully and completely. Do the same with the answers before beginning the selection process.

RUSHING ONLY HURTS YOU Take the time to figure out the correct answer

ENTER THE EXAM WITH CONFIDENCE Be confident that your high school curriculum choices have prepared you well for this test.

END BY REVIEWING If you finish early, review the section and the bubble sheet.

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HOW IS YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH COMING ALONG?

Have you applied for admission and sent the admission fee if there is one?

Have you asked the BHS Guidance Office to send your transcript, test scores, and current schedule?If you print an unofficial ACC transcript, bring it to the Guidance Office, and we will

mail it along with your BHS transcript!

Remember, a complete admissions file would contain the above items!

Don’t forget to apply for housing!

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Application deadlines are looming, and crunch time is here! During this time, there are lots of simple things you can do to help your chances of getting in. These are the small, detail tasks that many students forget. And after working so hard on the big stuff, like writing your essays, doing the small stuff, like proof-reading your essays, can seem like the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

Before you send your application, you should do the following:

** Proofread essays and applications for grammar, not just spelling. “Your” and “you’re” are very different.

** Check neatness. Is your application legible?

** Sort carefully. Don’t send the letter explaining why you want to go to KU to KSU.

** Double check addresses. If your application doesn’t arrive at its destination, it doesn’t matter!

** Check contents. Make sure that each application has what is required, be it essays, letters ofrecommendation, or anything else.

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FOLLOW DIRECTIONS - A lot of mistakes can be easily avoided by following directions. All college applications may look the same, but read the directions carefully; they can be quite different. Keep a sharp look out for these stumbling blocks:

Submit the correct number of essays. If it says, “Choose one,” select only one of the suggested essay topics. If it says, “Complete all,” write an essay for every topic required.

If an essay question has more than one section, provide an answer for every part. Make sure that your responses answer the questions and that it’s clear which response goes with which answer.

Compute the grade point average according to instructions. Different schools use different methods for computing GPAs.

Be careful not to confuse “country” with “county”.

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SINS OF OMISSION - If you have a tendency to be forgetful, double check and triple-check to make sure you have not forgotten anything. Create a checklist, then do a final review to see that you’ve included all required parts:

If you’ve written your essays on separate sheets of paper, don’t forget to include them in the application packet.

Don’t forget to sign your application or recommendation letter waiver.

Be sure to list your intended major. It you’re not sure, write undecided.

When a college asks for senior year classes, be sure to submit your classes for the entire year, not just the first semester.

GIVE THEM WHAT THEY’RE ASKING FOR - Read all the directions carefully. It can be easy to misunderstand what you’re being asked to provide. If you’re not sure what they mean or you’re confused by a certain question, ask. A quick call to the admissions office will save you from making an embarrassing error. And be sure to double check these common problem spots:

Include a permanent address. The address you use should be one that the college can contact you at during the entire admissions process.

If you’re asked what grade level you are entering, write down your year in school for the next academic year.

When you are asked to list your activities, don’t limit yourself to activities in high school, unless that is specified. Include work with community organizations, volunteer efforts, and part-time/full-time work.

For “nickname”, include your preferred name, if you have one (e.g. Jim instead of James). Don’t write in the names your friends use when they joke around with you (like Squid, Buster, etc.).

BLOOPERS and BLUNDERS - It helps to have other people (like your guidance counselor, teachers, or family members) look over your application to see if you’ve missed anything. Sometimes it’s the little things that hurt your chances for admission.

Use the spell checker on both the application and the essays. And double check the spelling of the name of the school you are applying to.

Don’t count on the spell checker alone. Just because something is spelled correctly, doesn’t mean it makes sense (e.g. “I no a lot about applying two college.).

Watch how you enter dates. A frequent error: Student lists the current year for their birthday (e.g. 12/7/17 instead of 12/7/01).

If you’re going to use some of your responses for more than one school, be sure to replace the name of the school with the correct one (e.g. In an application for the University of Kansas, don’t say, “ . . . and this is why I want to go to K-State.”.

It’s a good idea to complete a draft copy of the application before you start working on the original to avoid some of these mistakes. Your best bet for submitting a great application is to allow a lot of time to complete it. That will keep you from making these errors on your application as well as the worst mistake you can make: sending it after the deadline.

*Article taken from www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles

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Finding Your College Fit

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What is college fit? It's the idea that colleges are not one-size-fits-all. That some colleges are for you, and some just aren't. That instead of worrying about attending the "best" college, you should instead be looking for the best college for you personally — the one that has the perfect combination of elements that will let you thrive both academically and personally.

So forget rankings, ratings and what your parents and best friend have to say about the colleges you're considering. When it comes time to decide which college is the best fit for you, simply ask yourself the following questions:

Will I be satisfied academically?College is, after all, about furthering your education. A school is a good fit for you if it challenges you academically and offers degree programs and electives that interest you. But think, too, about what type of classroom environment you excel in, and choose a college that's a good match in terms of class size, access to faculty and overall teaching philosophy.

Will I be fulfilled personally?Your college career is about much more than the time you spend in the classroom. The activities and events you participate in and new interests you pursue round out your experience on campus and will likely be some of your most memorable moments from college. So look into what opportunities you'll have for non-academic pursuits, and make sure they match with what's important and rewarding to you.

Will I be happy socially?Check out the social scene at the college you're considering. Can you see yourself fitting into it? Think about how you're likely to make friends — through a Greek organization, athletics, or other campus organizations, events and traditions? Will you be surrounded by people with backgrounds similar to yours — and even some familiar faces from high school — or will you meet students from all walks of life and parts of the country? If you're excited by the prospect of the people you'll meet and the things you'll do together, the college is probably a good match for you socially.

Will I be at ease on campus? Everything from the size and location of a college to its political climate will affect how comfortable you are there. Many students thrive on a campus where they're a bit out of their element, while others prefer to stick with something more familiar. Decide what's best for you, and choose your college accordingly.

Ultimately, there is no magic formula for finding the right college fit. In fact, it's very likely you'll find several colleges that you can easily picture yourself attending. To decide between them, listen to your gut and rely on your instincts. But you should also learn as much as you can about each college you're considering, spend some quality time on each campus and talk to current students. With a realistic picture of what life is like on campus, you'll be as prepared as possible to decide if a college has what it takes to give you a happy and successful college career.

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MyMajors.com MagazineThis magazine is written by college students for college students and has a wealth of information about admissions, majors, scholarships, etc. Check it out at link: http://www.mymajors.com/blog/read-online/!

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***************************************************************************************TEN WAYS TO RUIN YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION

By Jay Matthews, Washington Post Staff Writer

Remember, these are things you should NOT do.

Rack up as many extra points as you can for “expressed interest” in your favorite colleges. This particular obsession was new to me. Connolly has encountered applicants who have inundated admissions offices with voice mails, e-mails, and snail mail because they have heard that colleges want concrete indications of interest and don’t think you can overdo it. Believe me, you can. “There is a fine line between showing adequate interest in the school and stalking,” Connolly said. “Unsolicited cakes, pies, cookies, sneakers (the old ‘one foot in the door’ trick), a life-sized statue of you holding an acceptance letter, or a painstakingly detailed scale model of the campus clock tower will not make up for a lackluster academic record.” When colleges look for “expressed interest”, that means they hope you will show up when their college reps visit your school, that you will visit their campuses and sign the visitor logs in the admissions offices, and that you will get your application in on time with no loose ends. If you have a legitimate question, they are happy to receive your e-mail or telephone call. Doing more than that just makes you look desperate, and a little scary.

Don’t worry about your postings on social networking sites - college admissions officers understand your need for individual expression and will probably never look at them. I know, I know. What you put on Facebook or MySpace is your private business. College officials appear to share that view. They say they do not make a habit of looking up their applicants. But there are enough exceptions to make me think care should be taken when posting photos on these sites. Not everybody loves you. Those who don’t could send anonymous notes to your first-choice school suggesting it inspect a certain web site. There are no rules that say they can’t.

When sending messages to admissions officers, the wilder the e-mail address the better. Here we are again with one of those First Amendment issues, but Connolly thinks - and I agree - that imsupersexy@(fill in the black).com is not a good idea. He says if you have not updated your personal address since the fifth grade, this might be a good time to do so!

College interviewers like jokes and exaggerations, so let fire. Dan, parent posting on Admissions 101, said his son blew his interview for the University of Pennsylvania by letting his sense of humor go too far. He told the interviewer, a woman, that if he got into Penn, he hoped to dump his dirty clothes on his aunt in Philadelphia since one of his personal goals was “to never have to do his own laundry.” I think this is a funny line. But the interviewer didn’t. Dan’s son didn’t realize how much this had hurt him until a cousin the same age, with the same last name, met with another Penn interviewer who asked pointedly if they were related and if he did his own laundry. The interviewer wasn’t smiling.

Load up your application with as many activities as you can think of and don’t mention anything that makes you look bad. Connolly said one student put on his application “I spend time lifting weights to improve my abs.” This is dumb. Colleges want to see two activities to which you have applied much energy and passion. They don’t want to see a lot of little stuff. The flip side of this stupid move, suppressing embarrassing or disturbing information, is trickier. One Admissions 101 participant who works at a selective college said one applicant had his letter of acceptance revoked when the college confirmed an anonymous tip that a teacher had caught him plagiarizing an assignment during his junior year of high school. The poster said it was not the original offense that did the applicant in, but the fact that he had not disclosed it in his application. An Admissions 101 participant who tutors college-bound high school students pointed out, however, that if the unfortunate applicant had disclosed the plagiarism, he most likely would not have been accepted any way. I think if an applicant has done something bad enough to threaten his chances, and anyone else knows about

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it, it is best to disclose it, explain it, and if necessary, apologize for it. If the black mark is indelible, all is not lost. There are many state universities just as good as Yale or Princeton that don’t have the time to consider much of anything on your application but your grades and test scores.

Use your application essay to expand upon how great your grades, scores, and activities are. One college official on Admissions 101 said a common play is to waste the application essay by telling admissions officers things “we more or less know already or could figure out just from reading other parts of the application.” This is not only boring, but it leaves the impression that your grades, scores and extracurricular activities are all that is interesting about you. College officials will never say this out loud, but one purpose of the college essay is to weed out insufferable people whom no one would want as a roommate. One good strategy is to write about some lovable quirk that reveals a facet of your character and lets you use some self-deprecating humor, essential to any successful college application essay. I know one applicant who wrote about her ability to identify a song on the car radio after hearing just a couple of notes. It was trivial, but charming, and she got in.

Nobody knows you when you are touring a college, so if you want to wear a t-shirt from a rival university or make a cell phone call, go right ahead. This is another problem with which I was unfamiliar. I am not entirely convinced that it is an issue, but Connolly and other experts insist it can hurt you. They think tour guides in some cases have the names of the people in their tours and will report unseemly behavior. A college tour guide told Admissions 101 that his supervisors encouraged him to tell them about tour participants who did GOOD things, such as ask insightful questions. So, I suppose, bad news can also get back to the people who are deciding your fate.

Let your parents do whatever they need to do to help you get admitted. This is an oldie but goodie. Helicopter parents, always hovering, have become a part of modern American folklore. They exist, of course. Students who let Mom and Dad get too involved are likely to suffer. My favorite story comes from an admissions dean at Princeton who, when he inspected the little box on an application that certifies everything the applicant has written is the truth, found that the student’s mother had signed it.

Colleges are attuned to all the latest fads, so when e-mailing them, it is fine to use text message abbreviations. Connolly said, “OMG, this is annoying for us non-texters and IDK why students do this to us adults when we are not their BFF.”

Don’t proofread your application carefully and don’t bother to check to see if the envelope in which you placed the application or letter of recommendation for College A might actually have the address of College B. Connolly said I would be surprised how often application materials are sent to the wrong school. The best proof of genuine interest in a college is to send it all the material it requested in good order and on time. That is not so hard to do. We all have our moments of stupidity, which is why copy editing and proofreading are such honorable and indispensable activities.

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COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMDo you have a love for animals and a desire to work with them as a career? Check out the options offered by CCC! Programs available are the Veterinary Technology Program (on campus and online), Veterinary Office Assistant Certificate, Veterinary Technology Office Assistant Certificate, and the Pre-Veterinary Medicine major. Check out these programs at http://www.colbycc.edu/academics/associate-of-applied-

science/veterinary-technician/index.

***************************************************************************************CATERPILLAR DEALER TECHNICIAN PROGRAMThis program, ThinkBIG, is a cooperative two-year, college education program that leads to an Associate in

Applied Sciences degree with a major in Caterpillar Service TechnologySUMMARY:

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* two-year, six-semester program with rotating blocks of course work followed by internship* spend ½ of the program in the classroom and Cat-equipped lab at OSU-Okmulgee or at State Technical

College of Missouri* gain real world experience in a paid internship at Foley for the other ½ of the program* scholarships can help off-set the cost of tuition, fees, books, and housing* sponsored students receive required tools and toolbox worth $14,000Learn more at www.foleyeq.com/thinkbig.

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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYI received the following information in an email and wanted to share it!

FAFSA Priority DeadlineStudents that will be submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to submit by the December 1st Priority Deadline. Student Financial Assistance has many resources to give students and families confidence as they complete the FAFSA. Information and contact information can be found at http://www.k-state.edu/sfa.

Housing ContractsStudents can access both the application and the contract at http://www.housing.k-state.edu. There is no deadline for contract completion, but assignments are based on the date the contract was received so students are encouraged to submit as soon as possible. The initial payment is refundable until June 1st.

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EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY-READ THIS IF YOU ARE THINKING OF ATTENDING ESU!!!I received the following information in an email and wanted to share it!Additionally, I wanted to share with you that for any of your students who plan to attend Emporia State, our institutional scholarships have opened for 2019-2020. There are varying deadlines, so students will want to review each one. Each scholarship does have an individual application. https://www.emporia.edu/finaid/scholarships/

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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS PROGRAMCRITERIA:*must have an ACT composite of 28 or higher*must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher*must have demonstrated leadership experience in high schoolAPPLY at http://www.fhsu.edu/honors/Admission/DEADLINE: MARCH 8, 2019

***************************************************************************************ENGINEERING PROGRAMS AT WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITYLearn more about the WSU College of Engineering at the links below:Aerospace Engineering: www.wichita.edu/aerospaceBiomedical Engineering: http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=bmeElectrical and Computer Engineering: www.wichita.edu/eecsEngineering Technology: www.wichita.edu/engtechIndustrial and Manufacturing Engineering: www.wichita.edu/imeMechanical Engineering: www.wichita.edu/mechanical

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DORDT COLLEGE, Sioux Center, Iowa, UPCOMING CAMPUS VISIT DAYS:November 30th December 7th, 14th January 25th February 1st, 22nd March 1st, 22nd, 29th April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

Check out http://www.dordt.edu/admissions/visit/ to register for any of the above days!

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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ADMITTED SENIOR JAYHAWK DAYSThere are several Jayhawk Days for admitted seniors coming up! You can check out the details and register online at http://admissions.ku.edu/visit/admittedsenior. These designated days are especially helpful for seniors who are making their final decisions about attending KU or not. They are not the same as New Student Orientation Days.

***************************************************************************************TWIST at KSU POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS (Teen Women and Science and Technology)This one-day conference exposes teen women to a variety of career possibilities.WHEN: January 10, 2019WHO: Ladies only!CAREER AREAS REPRESENTED: Accounting/Finance, Attorney, City Government, Communications and Marketing, Food Science, Graphic Designer, Highway Patrol, Pediatric Care, Pharmacy, Pilot, Speech Pathology, Social Work/Mental Health, Zoo Veterinary MedicineREGISTER ONLINE at http://polytechnic.k-state.edu/outreach/youth/twist/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=67507130&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9GW50AVslarK0Jf6wlr2bCDpHeENvb5u-U7-OMMBOPP-FKvZr0YzxkwN5G-kKzLwZxzoVqRD5OpeZNpibqAoN_f8GQwA&_hsmi=67507130 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: DECEMBER 20, 2018

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INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE VET TECH PROGRAM CHANGESIn the past students interested in this program had to complete 16 pre-requisite courses prior to interviewing for the program.There have been a couple of changes:1 – the program is now a five-semester program2 – the pre-requisites are now completed during the first semester of the program3 – students are accepted into the program if they complete the first semester courses with a “C” or betterFirst semester courses are as follows:English Comp I – 3 credit hoursBiology – 5 credit hoursChemistry for non-majors – 5 credit hoursIntroduction to Vet Tech – 3 credit hoursCheck out www.indycc.edu for more information.

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INTERESTED IN CONSERVATION WORK?Young people have the passion and dedication to make a huge impact on the world. If you’re itching to get started in conservation work, but aren’t sure how, check out this excellent blog from James Borrell. It’s full

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of tips and advice for exploring conservation jobs, building experience, and understanding what it means to work in conservation. Wondering what conservation in action looks like? Check out this video of the Olympic National Forest SCA Crew or read this story about AmaRece Davis, a young man dedicating his life to conservation to be a role model for kids in his community. Ready to give it a try? Head to the SCA website to learn more about SCA conservation service opportunities, and get your application started. Still have questions? Contact the SCA Admissions team at [email protected] or 888-722-9675 x1499.

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2018 PRESIDENT’S ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDApplications are now being accepted for the 2018 President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA). It is an annual award administered by the Office of Environmental Education at EPA. Since 1971, EPA has recognized young people for protecting our nation's air, water, land, and ecology. Each year the PEYA program honors a wide variety of projects that promote environmental awareness. Through environmental education and stewardship activities, students develop the critical thinking skills experience to make informed decisions and take responsible actions to address difficult environmental issues. The application and eligibility information are available at https://www.epa.gov/education/presidents-environmental-youth-award. Applications are due FEBRUARY 1, 2019.

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JONES FOUNDATION TUITION VOUCHER PROGRAMCRITERIA: Must be a resident of Lyon, Coffey, or Osage counties

If you attend ESU, you will automatically receive $1,000 for your freshman year, $500 per semester. If you maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, you will receive $1,000 each of the following three years for a total of $4,000.

If you attend Flint Hills Technical College, you will automatically receive $1,000 for your freshman year. If you maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, you will receive another $1,000 for your second year. If you are in the dental hygiene program and you maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, you will receive $1,000 for the third year of schooling as well.

There is no paperwork to do! This money will become part of your financial aid package at ESU or FHTC. If you attend another school first and then attend ESU or FHTC, it is my understanding that you are still eligible for the tuition voucher program! Check with the financial aid office at ESU or FHTC to be sure.

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GEN and KELLY TANABE SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $1,000PROCESS:Apply online at http://www.genkellyscholarship.com/Be prepared to answer one of the following essay topics in 250 words or less:

1. Why do you deserve to win this scholarship?2. Describe your academic or career goals3. Any topic of your choice (You can submit an essay you’ve already written for college admissions

or scholarships) DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2018

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COLLEGECOVERED.COM SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $2,500, awarded via a random drawingThis is a web site that contains college information in addition to scholarship opportunities. Students and parents can register to receive emails with this information. Check it out at https://www.collegecovered.com/.DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2019

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TABOR COLLEGE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMAMOUNT: four $22,000 scholarshipsCRITERIA:* must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30* must have a minimum ACT Composite score of 23* demonstrate integrity and leadership qualities* have a desire to make a positive impact in the worldDEADLINE: Apply online at https://tabor.edu/about/president/presidential-leadership-program/ by JANUARY 24, 2019

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY ADVANTAGE SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $7,000 annuallyCRITERIA:* freshmen students who have a permanent address in Colorado or KansasCheck it out at www.unk.edu/advantageDEADLINE: must be admitted by AUGUST 1, 2019

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CAPPEX EASY MONEY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $1,000 awarded via random drawingRegister on the website https://www.cappex.com/page/account/quickApply.jsp?scholarshipID=gp&code=HO1013-5-. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2018

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ROVE PEST CONTROL SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $500CRITERIA:* must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher* special consideration will be given to students planning to major in entomology or a related fieldDetails are available at http://www.rovepestcontrol.com/rove-pest-control-scholarship/.DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2108

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KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY EISENHOWER SCHOLARS PROGRAMAMOUNT: 90% of tuition CRITERIA:*be a high school senior*apply for admission by January 16, 2019*qualify for the Presidential Scholarship by having a KWU composite of 94 or higher; the composite is the

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amount you get when you multiply your GPA with your highest ACT composite scoreIf you meet the criteria, you will be invited to participate in the Eisenhower Scholars Competition on January 26, 2019. More information is available at www.kwu.edu/eisenhowerscholars

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EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA (ESA) FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPSThere are several scholarships available for Kansas residents; there is a $5 processing fee for each scholarship you apply for.AMOUNT: Varies CRITERIA: see each scholarship for particular details!A current high school seniorMinimum GPA of 3.0 OR a minimum ACT of 22 or SAT of 1030 (critical reading and math)Plan to attend an accredited technical college, two-year or four-year college or universityPROCESS:Complete a separate application for each scholarshipInclude a one-page essay indicating career plans, reasons you are applying for the scholarship, and any

additional information about yourself that isn’t on the application form.Include two current letters of recommendation.Include an official high school transcript along with test scores and our school’s grading system*The above must be included for each scholarship application!WEIGHTED CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:Character, Leadership, Service, Financial Need, and Scholastic AbilityAdditional information and the application are available at http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants/scholarships/results/?state=Kansas. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2019

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CREATE-A-GREETING-CARD SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTAMOUNT: $10,000 scholarship plus you win $1,000 for your school; if you win, your entry will be made into a bona fide greeting card by The Gallery CollectionPROCESS: Design the front of a greeting card; submit original photo, artwork or computer graphicsCRITERIA: Must be at least 14 years or older at the time of entry and enrolled in high school, college, or universityMore information can be found at http://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests.htm.DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2019

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KANSAS JUNIOR GOLF SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: not indicatedCRITERIA:*Must be a current high school senior in good standing*Must attend a Kansas college or university, including community colleges*Applicant must have participated in high school golf or junior golf programs sponsored by Kansas organizations. These may include, but are not limited to: Kansas Junior Golf Association, Kansas Golf Association, Kansas Womens Golf Association, The First Tee, Wichita Junior Golf Foundation, Native American Junior Golf Association. Participation – not playing ability or performance – is the requirement.Scholarship details and a downloadable application form are available at https://www.kansasgolffoundation.org/kansas-junior-golf-scholarship.DEADLINE: MARCH 30, 2018

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EMPORIA WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $250.00CRITERIA: * must have participated two or more years on the high school golf team* Open to Lyon County area girls; BHS girls are eligible to apply!The application is available in the Guidance Office.DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2019

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IMAGINE AMERICA SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $1,000CRITERIA: * have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 * demonstrate financial need* demonstrate a likelihood of success at the post-secondary level* demonstrate voluntary community serviceThis scholarship can only be used at designated career colleges; a list is available on the web site.

Go to www.imagine-america.org; click on the link for “high school students”DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2018

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KANSAS GRAIN and FEED ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPSAMOUNT:

one - $500 Dub and Inez Johnson Memorial Scholarship ($250 each semester)four - $500 KGFA Scholarships ($250 each semester)fourteen - $1,500 KGFA Scholarships ($750 each semester)

CRITERIA: be a current senior who is a self-starter, possesses excellent academic credentials, is a good school and community citizen who has a strong desire to continue his/her education at any Kansas 4-year university, community college or vocational-technical collegeApplications are available online at https://www.ksgrainandfeed.org/about/scholarship-program/, and must be mailed to the address on the application. Please note that you have to mail six printed application packets!DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2019

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KANSAS AGRIBUSINESS RETAILERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPSAMOUNT: four $1,500 Agribusiness/Agronomy scholarships and one $500 Jim Lee Memorial scholarship will be awardedCRITERIA:Must be a high school senior who is planning to major in agronomy, crop science, ag engineering, professional ag-chemical application, or a related field of studyMust also be a self-starter who possesses excellent academic credentials, is a good school and community citizen, and has a strong desire to continue one’s educationThis scholarship can be used at any university, college, community college, or technical college in KANSAS.Applications are available online at https://www.ksagretailers.org/about/scholarship-program/. Please note that you have to mail four printed application packets!

DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2019

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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$SCHOLARSHIP POINTS MONTHLY DRAWING SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: up to $10,000Register online and use the site to shop, read blogs, play games, search the web, take surveys, and more! The more you do–the more scholarship points you earn–the more chances you have at winning a scholarship.Check it out at http://www.scholarshippoints.com/win/?st=1070&utm_source=collegeprowler.com&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=ScholarshipPoints%2B%2410%2C000%2BScholarship%2B(CPA). $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

ENGINEER GIRL ESSAY CONTESTAMOUNT: $500 for first place; $250 for second place; $100 for third place.Essays are no more than 1500 words.See the website for the topic details. Additional details and the online application are available at http://www.engineergirl.org/GetThere/Contest.aspx. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2019

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FRAME MY FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTAMOUNT: $500 - $5,000The theme is “this is how I frame my future”. Take a picture, make a collage, write a poem, create a drawing, make a scrap book page or any other creative idea that you have that best shows what you want to achieve in your professional life after college. Information is available https://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/frame-my-future-scholarship-2018/newentry.aspxDEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2019

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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPSVENUES: art, dance, music, theatreApply online at www.k-state.edu/scholarships/finearts.

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BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETIC TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: cost of books and tuitionCRITERIA:*must join the athletic training staff* must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours per semester* must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0If interested, visit http://www.bartonsports.com/information/sportsmedicine/prospective. Once the questionnaire is received, you will receive further information regarding the application process.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HISPANIC STUDENTSKansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commissionhttp://www.khlaac.ks.gov/resources/education

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PROVIDIAN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPAMOUNT: $500

CRITERIA: Must be enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the United StatesMust be either in your final year of high school or enrolled at the undergraduate level in "good standing"Must be age 16 or olderMust be attending a U.S.-based institutionMust maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (or equivalent)PROCESS: submit an original essay of up to 1,500 words that describes how medical equipment technology has changed the face of a college course and curriculum. Entries can also include a look toward the future and how this area of study will continue to evolve and advance.Details are available at http://www.providianmedical.com/providian-medical-scholarship/. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2019 – winter postmark deadline

JUNE 21, 2019 – summer postmark deadline

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HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!!

There will be no Senior Scoop next week due to Thanksgiving Break!

There will be only 18 days left of first semester when you return!!