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LHS Counseling Office Communicator
January 2020
Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org
Senior Check List
1. FSA I.D. Complete
2. FAFSA Complete (turn in ticket to counseling!)
3. TIP Eligibility (Check!)
4. Work on Scholarships
College Visits…now is the time to find the
right fit for you! 10th -12th grades! Make an
appointment and go visit in person! (students
can have 2 school business days for official college
visits—see your counselor!) Check out College
websites and make an appointment!
Transcripts are now ONLINE! (Seniors must have a Parchment account!) Sign up for your free account at Parchment.com to send
transcripts to Michigan colleges and universities. Michigan
colleges only want electronic transcripts! Information in the
counseling office, or on the LHS website counseling link.
Michigan Colleges will take either SAT and/or
ACT scores—or both! Retaking your SAT/ACT
can mean money for college.
Act Test Dates Feb. 8, 2020 (register by Jan 10) late available
April 4, 2020 (register by Feb. 28)**
June 13, 2020(register by May 8)
Register online at www.actstudent.org
**Not given at LHS
Did you know that ACT gives out 20 $14,000
scholarships to students who take the ACT?
Random drawings!
SAT Test Dates March 14 2020 (reg by Feb 14)
May 2 2020 (reg by April 3)
June 6 2020 ( (reg by May 8 )
Free Sat Prep! Now available to all: Free SAT prep from your own home.
www.Khanacademy.org is the ONLY place to get official, no
cost, comprehensive SAT prep: take practice tests, prep, track
progress and much more.
ASVAB test The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Batttery ) Unsure of your career pathway? This may
help show you the way. The ASVAB Test will be
given again in the spring. Dates TBA
CASH for College EVENT!! The FAFSA is open and the sooner high school seniors
complete their FAFSA the more money they will be eligible
to receive to help pay for college. LHS is also offering
incentives to Fill out that FAFSA! Students can bring in
proof of completion to the counseling office to enter for
monthly drawings of prom tickets, parking pass
reimbursement, yearbook, or other prize! Two more
drawings—February and March!
Dec 2nd winner: Claudia Bauroth
Jan 6th winner: Donavan Mingee
March 1st is the Michigan FAFSA Deadline!
10th Graders: How Are You Going to Pay for
College? Consider Lapeer Early College! Earn up to an Associate’s
Degree before you leave LHS. Applications for this cohort are
being taken now! Parents are welcome to contact counseling with
questions or for interviews.
How do we Communicate with you?
Stay Connected; Be “Reminded!”
Receive text reminders from the 99 office
about important dates, events, opportunities!
Class of 2020 (Seniors)
text @b676ge to 81010
Class of 2021 (Juniors)
text @egbf2d to 81010
Class of 2022 (Sophomores)
text @bggcdd4 to 81010
Remind is a free, safe, simple messaging tool which helps us share important
reminders with students and parents. ALL personal info is kept private. We
never see your phone number. For questions, contact Mrs. Pecore.
Online Scholarship Search Reference It is not too early to start applying! Check out these free scholarship search/help sites:
www.michigan.gov/ssg click on Planning for College
tab for Affording College in Michigan Guidebook
www.scholarship-monkey.com scholarship search
www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/ebook scholarship
search secrets
www.zinch.com clearinghouse for scholarships and
www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship
http://schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory
http://www.studentaid.edgov/types/grants-
scholarships/finding-scholarships U.S. dept of ed
resources.
LHS Counseling Office Communicator
January 2020
Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org
Current Scholarships Available
MEA Scholarship
Eligible students will be attending a MI public
institution for post-secondary school (see application
for exceptions), will be a dependent of MEA
member/retired in good standing, and will graduate
from a school with an MEA bargaining unit. Priority is
for student with Good Community Service, Academic
Achievement, and Extra-Curricular resume. Many
scholarships awarded annually. Please apply online by
Feb 20, 2020 at https://mea.org/mea-scholarship/
College Board Opportunity Scholarships (Juniors!)
Qualify for multiple scholarships awarded throughout the
school year just by completing the official SAT practice! Do you
use KHAN Academy? The more you practice, the more money
you may win! https://opportunity.collegeboard.org
Scholarship Opportunity for 9-11th grades! RAISE.Me is a great opportunity to research colleges, earn
money ty taking challenging classes and being successful,
volunteering, participating in clubs, sports, and more!
Students are rewarded for leadership skills in and out of
school. Get motivated, get rewarded by RAISE.Me! Check it
out now…for later rewards $$$
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
(MSPE)
Graduating Seniors with a genuine interest in an
engineering career pursued at an ABET accredited
college in MI can apply for scholarships by February 5th
2020 @
https://www.michiganspe.org/scholsrships/scholarship-
application/
Lapeer County Republican Party (LCRP)
Scholarship Graduating seniors who are residents of Lapeer County
can compete to win $1000 scholarship! LCRP “believes
there are many ways students can get involved in civic
and political activities to make a difference in their
community.” Application, resume and essay due by
February 24, 2020. Applications available in counseling
office.
The Detroit Section of the Society of Women
Engineers presents: recognition for high school
seniors who have shown exemplary abilities in areas such
as leadership, academics, and community activities.
“SWE-Detroit Scholarships”
Exceptional high school seniors who plan to pursue the field
of engineering at ABET accredited colleges. Apply by March
1, 2020. http://www.swedetroit.org/high-school-
scholarships.html
Josie Rewald Memorial Community College
Scholarship
High School students beginning their career in engineering
at Community College can now apply for the Josie Rewald
Memorial Scholarship by April 1, 2020 @
http://www.swedetroit.org/high-school-scholarships.html
**Other scholarships are available to outstanding high
school women students at a national level through
SWE. Please check out www.swe.org
David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation
The 7th annual David Barns scholarship will be awarded
to a senior who represents David’s academic
excellence, athletic prowess, and commitment to the
community. $2500 award is renewable for three years.
Application is due March 13th, 2020.
www.faithhopelife.com
Lapeer Leader Fund Scholarships! Our generous Leader Fund community partners have
established scholarships for graduating seniors who
have been accepted to college/trade schools for next
year. Minimum GPA’s of 3.0 and essays are required, as
well as recommendation letters, and demonstration of a
high level of academic integrity, character, school and
community leadership. The Leader Fund Scholarships
include:
Baker College, Mott Community College, McLaren
Regional, Sovita Credit Union, View Newspaper, and The
Leader Fund Scholarships. $500-$1000.
Deadlines for each scholarship are March 27, 2020.
Lapeer K of C #1987 Scholarship Graduating Seniors of Lapeer Count may apply for one of 4
$500 scholarships to be awarded. Essay, transcript,
minimum GPA, letter of recommendation, are all required.
Applications are in counseling office and are due by April
8, 2020.
Opportunity Knocks!
After School Campus Second semester After School Campus will begin the
first week of February 2020. Please talk with your
counselor now to sign up for any classes in which you
are deficient.
NHS Study Groups at LHS! Need help in a class subject? NHS is ready to help
with very small group, peer- led study sessions.
Study groups are underway after school. Check
the board in your class/outside Mrs Wolski’s class
to see times and locations.
LHS Counseling Office Communicator
January 2020
Visit us at http://lhs.lapeerschools.org
*More groups are available upon request!