E-Scholarships USA!
(for password see Ms. Durant in the Counselor's Office)
(for password see Ms. Durant in the Counselor's Office)
Need help in your search for colleges? Look no further, these links can give you the answers:
Louisiana Connect is a web portal to help you in your college search
Best Colleges in the US
Students tell all about the colleges they attend
College Board helps you find a college just for you
College Navigator helps you find the right college to fit you
Link to video tours of 1000s of colleges
Peterson's can help you in your search for colleges and scholarships
Find discussion boards on the best and worst in colleges
The American Council on Education, Lumina Foundation for Education and the Ad Council launched the KnowHow2GO campaign in January 2007 to help high school students as they make plans to attend college.
At Schools.com you will get information on online schools and help in searching for a field of study.
College Week Live offers you opportunities to learn all about a college or university.
Best Colleges in the US
Students tell all about the colleges they attend
College Board helps you find a college just for you
College Navigator helps you find the right college to fit you
Link to video tours of 1000s of colleges
Peterson's can help you in your search for colleges and scholarships
Find discussion boards on the best and worst in colleges
The American Council on Education, Lumina Foundation for Education and the Ad Council launched the KnowHow2GO campaign in January 2007 to help high school students as they make plans to attend college.
At Schools.com you will get information on online schools and help in searching for a field of study.
College Week Live offers you opportunities to learn all about a college or university.
Click on the binder below to find more test prep help:
Need Some Test Prep Help on the ACT and SAT?
Check out these links:
Register for the ACT here.
Register for the SAT here.
Peterson's offers free help with ACT.
Princeton Review offers free help with ACT.
Sparknotes offers free help with ACT.
Test Prep Practice offers free practice ACT tests.
Test prep from ACT.
4Tests offers practice for both the ACT and SAT.
Sparknotes offers free help with SAT.
Major Tests is designed to help you with SAT, GRE, GMAT and vocabulary.
College Board offers practice tests for SAT.
InsideStory has flashcards with some amazing pics to help build your vocabulary.
VocabAhead has flashcards and videos to help improve your vocabulary.
Register for the SAT here.
Peterson's offers free help with ACT.
Princeton Review offers free help with ACT.
Sparknotes offers free help with ACT.
Test Prep Practice offers free practice ACT tests.
Test prep from ACT.
4Tests offers practice for both the ACT and SAT.
Sparknotes offers free help with SAT.
Major Tests is designed to help you with SAT, GRE, GMAT and vocabulary.
College Board offers practice tests for SAT.
InsideStory has flashcards with some amazing pics to help build your vocabulary.
VocabAhead has flashcards and videos to help improve your vocabulary.
Click Here for Test Prep Help in Advanced Placement.
Here is a list of the books available in the PFTSTA Library related to your college search
Click on the binder below to find more scholarships:
Scholarships
All students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as the FAFSA). Deadline is June 30, 2012.
E Scholarships USA is password protected and continually updated. See Ms. Durant for the password.
Do you need information about TOPS? Find it here.
Gates Millennium Scholars receive the full cost of a college education and more. The deadline to apply is January 11, 2012.
Quest Bridge provides full scholarships to deserving low income students. You MUST apply during your junior year in high school.
George Rodrigue, the blue dog artist, offers scholarships to Louisiana juniors and seniors. Deadline January 2, 2012.
Ronald McDonald House Charities U. S. Scholarships. Deadline is January 27, 2012.
Louisiana Leaders Council offers scholarships for students attending college in Louisiana with a 3.0 gpa. Deadline is August 20.
Best Buy @15 Scholarship. Scholarship recipients receive $1000 towards college and are selected based on academic achievement, volunteerism efforts and work experience. Deadline for 2012 will be posted in January.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is for students who plan to major in one of the STEM areas such as: science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The deadline for 2012 has not been announced.
The Horatio Alger Louisiana Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Louisiana who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. Deadline is for 2012 is now closed.
The Westbank Optimists Club offers a scholarship for seniors with a 2.5 GPA, 18 on the ACT and who reside on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish (including Plaquemines or Algiers). You must attend an accredited two or four year college program in Louisiana. Deadline has not been posted for 2012.
Metairie Rotary Scholarship Foundation offers a scholarship based on need and scholastic achievement. Deadline is March 31st.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program is a new program honoring the legacy and character of the 40th president of the USA. The deadline is February 17, 2012.
AL's Formal Wear is giving away $1000 scholarships. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2012.
KFC provides scholarships through the Colonel's Scholars Program. The deadline to apply is February 8, 2012.
Union Plus offers scholarships in varying amounts. Deadline for application is January 31, 2012.
E Scholarships USA is password protected and continually updated. See Ms. Durant for the password.
Do you need information about TOPS? Find it here.
Gates Millennium Scholars receive the full cost of a college education and more. The deadline to apply is January 11, 2012.
Quest Bridge provides full scholarships to deserving low income students. You MUST apply during your junior year in high school.
George Rodrigue, the blue dog artist, offers scholarships to Louisiana juniors and seniors. Deadline January 2, 2012.
Ronald McDonald House Charities U. S. Scholarships. Deadline is January 27, 2012.
Louisiana Leaders Council offers scholarships for students attending college in Louisiana with a 3.0 gpa. Deadline is August 20.
Best Buy @15 Scholarship. Scholarship recipients receive $1000 towards college and are selected based on academic achievement, volunteerism efforts and work experience. Deadline for 2012 will be posted in January.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is for students who plan to major in one of the STEM areas such as: science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The deadline for 2012 has not been announced.
The Horatio Alger Louisiana Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Louisiana who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. Deadline is for 2012 is now closed.
The Westbank Optimists Club offers a scholarship for seniors with a 2.5 GPA, 18 on the ACT and who reside on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish (including Plaquemines or Algiers). You must attend an accredited two or four year college program in Louisiana. Deadline has not been posted for 2012.
Metairie Rotary Scholarship Foundation offers a scholarship based on need and scholastic achievement. Deadline is March 31st.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program is a new program honoring the legacy and character of the 40th president of the USA. The deadline is February 17, 2012.
AL's Formal Wear is giving away $1000 scholarships. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2012.
KFC provides scholarships through the Colonel's Scholars Program. The deadline to apply is February 8, 2012.
Union Plus offers scholarships in varying amounts. Deadline for application is January 31, 2012.
The Choice Blog from New York Times
This blog tries to demystify admissions and financial aid with articles, videos, and links to help you in your search.
The Huffington Post -- College Admissions
Check out this section of the Huffington Post that is dedicated to getting you into college.
Colleges and Universities base their decisions on the following factors:
*High school grades
*Rigor of course selection
*ACT and SAT scores
*Extracurricular activities, evidence of talent (sports, musical, artistic, etc.), leadership, balance, maturity, and
good citizenship at school and in the community at large
*Letters of recommendation
*Application essays and interview, if required
*Alumni or other connections
*Stature and reputation of the high school and the records its graduates have made at the college
*Rigor of course selection
*ACT and SAT scores
*Extracurricular activities, evidence of talent (sports, musical, artistic, etc.), leadership, balance, maturity, and
good citizenship at school and in the community at large
*Letters of recommendation
*Application essays and interview, if required
*Alumni or other connections
*Stature and reputation of the high school and the records its graduates have made at the college
