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Upcoming college entrance tests

01/12/2010ACT Test
01/15/2010Late registration deadline for February 6th ACT Test
01/23/2010SAT Test
02/04/2010Regular registration deadline for March 13th SAT Test
02/06/2010ACT Test
02/18/2010Late registration deadline for March 13th SAT Test
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04/29/2010Regular registration deadline for June 5th SAT Test
05/01/2010SAT Test
05/07/2010Regular registration deadline for June 12th ACT test
05/13/2010Late registration deadline for June 5th SAT Test
05/21/2010Late registration deadline for June 12th ACT test
06/05/2010SAT Test

 

College Visits

College Representatives at USJ
1/22/2010Mississippi State University 9:45 a.m.
1/25/2010Sewanee at 9:45 a.m.
1/27/2010University of Memphis 9:45 a.m.
2/10/2010Union University at 9:45 a.m.
2/22/2010University of Tennessee at Martin 9:45 a.m.
3/19/2010Louisiana State University at 9:45 a.m.
3/24/2010Blue Mountain College 9:45 a.m.

 
College Representative Visits in the Area
1/9/2010Savannah College of Art and Design: Attend an admission information session to find out why SCAD is the university for creative careers. Where: Memphis Marriott Downtown, 250 North Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee When: Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. Register to attend at www.scad.edu/yourarea

 
College Campus Days
2/28/2010UT School of Music Open House from 2:00-5:00 p.m. This event is designed to introduce freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to the UT School of Music and help them understand the application and audition process. At the Open House, students will meet the studio faculty and hear short performances by many of our ensembles as well as receive information about admission, tuition, scholarships, and course requirements. Teachers are also welcome and encouraged to come. More information is available online at our website. www.music.utk.edu
3/27/2010University of Tennessee at Martin Preview Day for Prospective High School Seniors
4/2/2010Kentucky State University Spring Open House 10:oo a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bradford Hall Auditorium. Register online at http://www.kysu.edu/admissions/visitKSU.htm
10/10/2009Samford University Preview Day
10/17/2009College of Charleston Open House- Scheduled activities designed to give prospective students and their families an overview of college life. To register, visit www.cofc.edu/admissions or call (843)953-5670.
10/17/2009Ole Miss Fall Visit Day
10/23/2009University of Alabama University Day for Prospective Students (high school seniors only)
10/31/2009Belmont University Preview Day
11/11/2009University of Alabama University Day for Prospective Students (high school seniors only)
11/14/2009Southeast Missouri State University- Show Me Day beginning at 10:00a.m. Register at http://www.semo.edu or call (573)651-2590
11/21/2009Belmont University Preview Day
11/21/2009Samford University Preview Day
11/21/2009University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Fall Visit Day open to all prospective students and parents. Registration begins at 10:00a.m. For more information, please visit www.UTC.edu/Admissions and click on "New Events"
11/21/2009University of Tennessee at Martin Fall Preview Day from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. followed by a football game: Skyhawks vs. APSU. Register online at www.utm.edu

 
University of Tennessee
11/1/2009Application deadline for students applying for Competitive Scholarships and Chancellor's Honors and Haslam Scholars Program.
12/1/2009Regular Application deadline. The application and fee must be submitted by this date.

 

Helpful College Information

College Links

Scholarship Opportunities

  • FMY Orthodontists will award a total of $2,000 in college scholarships with a division between 1 to 3 high school seniors. The applicant must meet the following criteria to qualify: Must be currently or have been an Orthodontic patient of FMY Orthodontics under the care of Dr. Dan Merwin, Dr. Preston Miller, Dr. Woody Forbes, or Dr. James Youmans. Student must maintain a B average during senior year and must maintain above average attendance during his/her junior and senior years. Student must perform and document ongoing community service (a minimum of 12 hours)during senior year. Student must be accepted for full time enrollment to attend: an accredited junior or community college OR an accredited four year college or university. The Scholarship Committee will consider academic achievement, financial need, letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor, and statement of education goals and career objectives. Please see Mrs. Whisenant in the College Advsing Office for information regarding the materials you must submit. Submission deadline is April 8, 2010.
  • Cancer Care Center 2010 Scholarship - Scholarships will be awarded based on the student's answer to a short answer question about how cancer has affected their life. The Cancer Care Center will be awarding a total of ten $500 scholarships for students throughout West Tennessee which will be broken down as follows: 2 in Jackson-Madison County, 2 in Dyersburg-Dyer County, 2 in Paris-Henry County, 2 in Union City-Obion County and 2 at large(West Tennessee in general). Requirements are as follows: Scholarship available to high school seniors. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a minimum ACT score of 19. Student must be planning to attend an accredited junior college, college or university. A signed high school transcript must accompany application form. Essay must be typed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. All applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2010 to be considered. For an application, please see Mrs. Whisenant in the College Advising Office. For more information please email Sabrina Young at the Cancer Care Center.   • email
  • 2009/2010 Jackson Exchange Club Scholarship Application is available in College Advising Office. To be considered, you must attend in the Fall of 2010 a college or university located in Madison County. Financial need is a determining factor and verification of your household's income such as the prior year's tax return must be attached to the application. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 payable to the college or university during your freshman year. To be considered, your application must be received by April 30,2010. Please see Mrs. Whisenant in the College Advsing Office for an application.
  • First Presbyterian Church Science Scholar Award offers financial help to students entering college that meet the following qualifications: an ACT score of 25 or above, intent to pursue a major in science or engineering, proof of financial need, including the family's EFC (a gap of $1,000 or more in potential aid v. the cost of the college the student wants to attend). Applications must be received by March 30, 2010. Come by the College Advising Office to pick up an application.
  • Tennessee Marine Family's Tennessee Fallen Heroes College Scholarship Fund - $1,000 Scholarship awarded to a selected graduating senior who meets certain criteria including academic achievement, community involvement, leadership, etc. Must plan to attend a Tennessee school. For more information, come by the College Advising Office and/or visit website.   • http://www.tnmarinefamily.org
  • Mississippi State - For a full listing of scholarships awarded at Mississippi State, visit the website.   • http://www.admissions.msstate.edu/scholarships
  • The Horatio Alger Association annually awards more than $12 million in college scholarships and grants. The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perserverence in overcoming personal adversity. Scholarship criteria also include high school graduation in spring/summer of 2010, commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree, and United States citizenship. The scholarships are given to deserving students each year and range in award value from $2,500 to $20,000. For more information, visit website.   • http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships  • email
  • The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is looking for truly motivated, dedicated, and involved seniors to award scholarship. $3 million a year in scholarshiprs to deserving students. Apply online. Deadline to apply is October 31, 2009. Visit website.   • http://www.coca-colascholars.org
  • Monsanto Company - 2010 Committment to Agricultural Scholarship Program- One Hundred $1500 College Scholarships Available in 2010 for 100 Farm Youth Pursuing Careers in Agriculture. Information and application available at website. On-line application submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. EST, February 15, 2010. Application signature page must be postmarked by February 22, 2010.   • http://www.monsanto.com
  • 2009-2010 Essay Contest for Tennessee High School Seniors. See website for more information.   • http://tn.gov/commerce/securities/essay.shtml
  • The Have It Your Way Foundation will offer students this year's Burger King Scholars Program. Burger King Scholars awards are $1,000 each and may be used for educational expenses, such as tuition fees and books, during the first year of college or post- secondary vocational/technical school. To learn more about this program, please visit the Foundation's website.   • http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/.
  • Ithaca College's Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program- The program is offered to academically exceptional students from traditionally under-represented populations who have demonstrated strong character and leadership through service and community involvement. Each year up to 15 entering first-year students are selected to join this exciting program.If you are interested, please see Mrs. Buckley in the College Advising Office for more information.   • http://www.ithaca.edu/mlk.
  • University of Memphis' Emerging Leaders Program Scholarship - visit website   • http://www.saweb.memphis.edu/Leadership/EmergingLeaders.html
  • Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Program and the Elks National Essay Contest. Please visit website.   • http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
  • If you are a future University of Tennessee at Chattanooga chemistry major with a GPA of 3.5 and 26 ACT or 1170 SAT, you may be interested in applying for a Grote Chemistry Scholarship that awards $14,000 ($3,500 a year, renewable for four years). The deadline to apply is February 1, 2010. See website for more information.   • http://www.utc.edu/Chemistry/Students/scholarship/Grote/GroteInfo.php
  • KFC Colonel's Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: earn a minimum high school GPA of 2.75, enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate financial need. The online scholarshipr will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010 at website. For questions, visit website or call 1-866-KFC-7240.   • http://www.kfcscholars.org
  • My Future in Cotton Scholarship: $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded to nine students who best express "My Future in Cotton" in an essay. For more information visit website. Sponsored by DeltaPine.   • http://www.myfutureincotton.com
  • To all high school seniors who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school: You could be awarded up to a $40,000 scholarship by the McKelvey Foundation. Visit website.   • http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org  • email
  • If you are a high school senior with outstanding academic credentials, demonstrated school leadership and a commitment to community service, contact the college advising office for more details on how to be nominated by your school to be a Toyota Community Scholar and receive university/college scholarships valued at $10,000-$20,000.   • http://www.toyota.com/communityscholars
  • 2010 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards: If you are strong in academics, sports, and community service, then you may have a chance to win along with 24 other student-athletes a $7,500 scholarship, a trip to Disney World and a spot in a special Milk Mustache ad to run in USA Today and other publications.If you are interested, please stop by the College Advising Office for more information or visit website. Applications must be submitted ny March 5, 2010.   • http://www.bodybymilk.com
  • The Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts wishes to award six $500 scholarships to six graduating seniors who plan to major in Agriculture and pursue a career in this field. The applicants must be accepted to a Tennessee public University. Applications, high school transcripts, and letters of recommendation must be submitted by February 5, 2010. Please come to the College Advising Office for more information.
  • Dixie Softball Scholarship: If you are a senior who has participated for at least two years in a Dixie Softball Summer Program, you are eligible to apply for the Dixie Softball Scholarship and receive an award of $1,500 payable for tuition and books. The Dixie Softball Scholarship Committee considers financial need and academic achievement in selecting scholarship winners. The deadline for submitting the application with all required items is March 1, 2010. If you have questions, visit website or stop by College Advising Office.   • http://www.dixie.org/softball
  • The following website helps students find scholarships and free college money. The database is constantly updated to provide college scholarships and grad school scholarships information.   • http://www.ScholarshipExperts.com
  • Gates Millennium Scholars: Scholarship available to minority students. Student must have a 3.3 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and show leadership. A nomination is required. Please see College Advising Office if interested. For more information visit the website. Deadline to submit materials is January 11, 2010.   • http://www.gmsp.org
  • TWISTER: Tennessee Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Research: For Junior and Senior Women Only. Are you wondering what is next for you after high school? Are you trying to decide if you should consider a career in science or technology? At this one day event you will meet and interact with professional women immersed in careers in science, engineering, research, and technology. Where: Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN on February 13, 2010. Advance registration is required. Participants in the 11th and 12th grade are invited to submit an application and essay to be considered for one of two college scholarships sponsored by Women in Technology of Tennessee. Application requirements include an essay, academic/organization involvement, letters of recommendation, and a high school transcript. Deadline to submit all materials is January 13, 2010. Please see website for more information.   • http://www.adventuresci.com/
  • Best Buy Scholarship: Best Buy's Scholarship Program awards $1,500 to 1000 students each year who live in the U.S. and will be entering college in the fall after high school graduation. Seniors must demonstrate committment to and involvement in community service. Scholarship applications available online in January 2010. Deadline to submit application is February 15, 2010.   • http://www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
  • SunTrust Off to College Sweepstakes: $1,000 awarded every two weeks between October - May 14, 2010. One entry per person for each drawing for the next one. Eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Apply online through May 14, 2010.   • http://www.offtocollege.info
  • AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship: For college-bound high school juniors and seniors. Applicants need to write an essay on Alzheimer, and one winner gets the grand prize of $5,000.   • http://www.afateens.org
  • Bank of America Scholarships: For junior and senior high school students who are able to participate in an 8-week paid internship program in Washington, D.C. Number and amount of awards vary.   • http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation
  • American Planning Association High School Essay Contest: For high school juniors and seniors writing an essay on certain topics. Eleven scholarships of $5,000 each are available.   • http://www.planning.org/essay

Financial Aid Opportunities

Summer Study Opportunities

  • The American University of Paris: Summer 2010 in Paris. AUP will begin taking applications on January 4, 2010. For maximum course choice, applications should be submitted by May 10, 2010. For more information, please visit website.   • http://www.aup.edu  • email
  • Georgetown University: School of Continuing Studies. Summer at Georgetown 2010. 13 Exceptional Programs. Get a jumpstart on college this summer at Georgetown. Session 1:June 6- July 10, 2010. Session 2:July 11-August 14, 2010. For more information, please call (202)687-8600.
  • Vanderbilt Summer Academy 2010 offers three sessions, each designed for different grade levels. Please visit website for more information.   • http://www.pty.vanderbilt.edu  • email
  • Sewanee: University of the South Bridge Program in Math and Science. "Get a headstart on your college education...and see how high you can go! Join us for a mountaintop experience."   • http://www.sewanee.edu/bridgeprogram  • email
  • Women in Engineering : University of Dayton Summer Camp. Explore engineering with other young women your age from across the country at the 37th annual Women in Engineering Summer Camp at the University of Dayton in Ohio. Deadline for applications is June 1.   • http://engineering2.udayton.edu/wie  • email
  • Pre-Collegiate Program in Early American History at College of William and Mary. For more information please see website and/or contact Dr. Carolyn Whittenburg, Director of the National Institute of American History and Democracy at email address.   • http://www.wm.edu/niahd  • email
  • Sewanee Young Writers' Conference: Workshops in playwriting, fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction- June 27-July 10, 2010 at University of the South, Sewanee, TN. For more information, please visit website or call (931) 598-1541   • http://www.sewanee.edu/ywc
  • Georgetown University- The Summer Programs for High School Students gives highly motivated students the opportunity to earn college credit and advance their academic skills through a variety of challenging learning experiences lasting from eight days to ten weeks. See website for more information.   • http://summer.georgetown.edu/hoyas  • email
  • Summer Youth Programs at Auburn University include Architecture Camp, Building Construction Camp, Design Camp,Musical Theater Camp, Veterinarian Camp, World Affairs Youth Seminar, CSI: Auburn- Computer Forensics Camp, and TIGERs Engineering Camp. Contact the Outreach Program Office by phone (334) 844-5100 or email for more information.   • email
  • Summer in New York City: Live and Learn at Barnard College. Get the Barnard Pre-College advantage. Co-ed programs for rising high school juniors and seniors. Includes Liberal Arts Program, Liberal Arts Intensive, and Young Women's Leadership Institute. Class topics include: Architecture, Art, Theater and Film, Psychology, Sociology, Writing, Literature, International Affairs, Economics, Music, Dance, Urban Studies, Art History, and English as a Second Language. For more information please call (212) 854-8866 or visit website.   • http://www.barnard.edu/pcp
  • The Summer Writing Institute at Rhodes College June 13-25, 2010 - Join the prestigious residential writing community of rising high school juniors and seniors. For more information and an applictaion, visit website or contact the program at email address.   • http://www.rhodes.edu/summerwriting  • email
  • Boston University's PROMYS - a Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists from June 27 to August 7, 2010. The six-week residential program will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics. If you would like more information, phone (617)353-2563 or contact by email. Applications are available at website. Applications will be accepted until May 30, 2010.   • http://www.promys.org  • email
  • Smith Science and Engineering Program: July 4-31, 2010: The 2010 Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program is open to girls entering grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 in the fall of 2010. Come and explore your interests this summer at one of the top-rated colleges in the country. Learn about the biology of women athletes, design with engineers or unlock the mystery of your own DNA. Phone (413)585-3060   • http://www.smith.edu/ssep  • email
  • Washington University of St. Louis 2010 High School Summer Scholars Program for high school students completing their sophomore or junior year. Please visit website for more information.   • http://www.summerscholars.wustl.edu  • email