PSAT/NMSQT
When: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 (both A.M. and P.M. sessions available)
Where: MMSTC room 103
Why: Taking the PSAT prepares you for the SAT. This test in particular opens the door to the National Merit Scholarship program and an opportunity to earn scholarship dollars.
How: sign up outside the counseling commons in the main hallway, pay $16 via Rev Trak or by check in the main office.
Who: Students in grades 10/11
Seniors! Please fill out this short college survey! Thank you!
Kristin Ansel
MMSTC Counselor
Email: kansel@wcskids.net
Phone: 586-698-4399
Welcome to the Counseling Center
Below you will find links to colleges, universities, information on financial aid, scholarships, and some relevant government sites, all of which should help answer any questions about scholarships and financial aid.
Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities:
September 27, 2018 National College Match application Quest Bridge is due. Click the logo to apply.
North Carolina State University Parks Scholarship Click this link to apply
DUE: October 15 (Apply for both N.C. State University admission and Parks Scholarship)
Notify your counselor if you are applying for the Parks Scholarship.
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors Scholarship
QuestBridge
College & University Information
The American College Testing Service Career Cruising American Colleges and Universities College View College Financial Aid Offices All Universities Peterson's Education Center All Colleges The College Board Online Online Campus Tours Princeton Review Careers and Colleges Common Application Colleges and Online Applications College Net
Test Preparation
New! FREE SAT Prep Interactive Program
ACT Assessment SAT and AP Exams Peterson's Test Prep Princeton Review Kaplan Test Prep Study Hall SAT Prep Simulated SAT and ACT testing Careers and Colleges Test Prep ACT Preparation Websites Student Connect
NEW!!
ACT: https://www.varsitytutors.com/free-act-resources
SAT: https://www.varsitytutors.com/free-sat-resources
An interactive website that currently provides diagnostic tests, practice tests, flashcards, and questions of the day for the ACT and SAT. In addition to the website and mobile app, VarsityTutors also has a completely free, downloadable ACT prep book with over 600 pages of content, available here: https://www.varsitytutors.com/act-prep-book
Scholarship Searches and Financial Aid
FAFSA on the Web CSS Profile Michigan Department of Education U.S. Department of Education AmeriCorps Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation College Net Scholarship Search Federal Financial Aid Information Scholarship Coach Fresch! Scholarship Search Michigan Student Aid Michigan Education Trust MI-CASHE Scholarship Search Service Scholarship-Page SRN Express Funds Net Services Fastaid Fastweb Salliemae Angelfire Scholarship Search Go College Scholarships for College Scholar Stuff College Xpress Scholarship TRAK Geocollege Scholarship Experts National Assoc of Student Aid Fedmoney Financial Aid Information Page Scholarship.com Financial Aid Eligibility Estimator College Funds Scholarship Scams Information Gates Millennium Scholars Program SchoolSoup.com
Six Helpful Websites for College Bound Students
1. Links to more than 60 helpful articles on subjects of interest to college-bound and current college students-
http://www.college-scholarships.com/blog
2. Lists and links to more than 70 no-cost college scholarship search sites which match students to available scholarships
http://www.college-scholarships.com/free-scholarship-searches
3. A student loan repayment calculator.
http://www.college-scholarships.com/financial-aid/student-loan-calculator
4. Lists colleges by state, with contact information and links
http://www.college-scholarships.com/colleges-by-state
5. An online GPA calculator that many believe is the best on the Internet
http://www.college-scholarships.com/gpa-calculator
6. List of colleges with comprehensive programs for students with learning disabilities-
http://www.college-scholarships.com/schools/colleges-with-programs-for-students-with-learning- disabilities
Provided by: American Educational Guidance Center For other helpful college sites go to their website at
http://www.college-scholarships.com
Where will YOU go?
