January 11, 2024

Hello All-

I will have a Junior Parents Meeting on January 31 at 5pm in the Media Center. At that time we will go over GA Futures, Hope/Zell, and college application process.

Sophomore or Junior Parents- If your student is interested dual enrollment for the summer 2024, please attend a Dual Enrollment Meeting on Wednesday, February 7th at 5pm to get more information about this process.

~ Mrs. Darley

As 2023 draws to a close and 2024 begins, here’s a new year gift to help you along your journey: a $5 voucher to use towards registration for any February, April, June, or July 2024 ACT test date. This voucher is available until January 22, 2024 — check out all the details below. Let’s make your dreams a reality!

Voucher Code: FEB-NAT-PVO-FF

How do I use the voucher code? 

Enter the voucher code provided during the checkout process on MyACT to receive $5 off a new ACT registration. This code cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, discounts, or be redeemed for cash or credit.

What if I’ve already registered?  

If you have already registered for an ACT test, you can use this code to receive $5 off an ACT test registration for the February, April, June, or July 2024 test dates.

How long is the voucher code valid? 

The voucher code must be redeemed by the time the extended February ACT registration closes on January 22 at 11:59 p.m. CT. 

Can the voucher code be used for any ACT test date? 

The voucher code is valid for the February, April, June, or July 2024 ACT test dates. 

Friday, January 5 is the registration deadline for the February 10 ACT^® test.

Registration Info

VSA is an intentionally designed, accelerated residential program for academically advanced 7th through 12th grade students offered through Vanderbilt University’s Programs for Talented Youth. VSA offers one-week and two-week summer courses that are grounded in academic rigor and scholarly exploration, while also focused on fostering community and friendship. Not interested in a residential experience? Programs for Talented Youth also offers online experiences for rising 11th and 12th grade students through our Mentor Immersion program. Learn More at pty.vanderbilt.edu.

REQUEST MO

Alex Newton Scholarship

• $500, renewable for up to four consecutive semesters after the original award is made, provided all requirements are met for renewal. Max. award of $2,500.

• Any STEM-related field at Augusta Technical College

• The applicant must be a graduating senior at a high school in one of the following counties: Burke, Columbia, McDuffie, Richmond, or Warren.

• The applicant must enroll as a full-time student (12 credit hours) at Augusta Technical College.

Sam Tyson Eagle Scout Scholarship

• $1,500, one-time award

• The applicant must be a graduating high school senior. The applicant must have already earned their Eagle rank in the Georgia-Carolina Council.

• The applicant must commit to attending college or other post-secondary education/training in the Fall.

Applications and additional information on individual scholarship criteria can be found at www.cfcsra.org/how-we-grant/scholarships.

GSFC is committed to assisting seniors complete the FAFSA as they pursue their academic path after high school. The FAFSA was delayed this year due to the updating of the application and processes. Additional information was just released regarding the launch and the completion data of the 2024-2025 FAFSA. 

Some highlights:

• Soft Launch period will be December 31^st through the end of January. During this time, FSA will conduct pauses in the application process for maintenance.   
• FSA has asked that students “do not rush to fill out the form immediately” during the soft launch.
• During soft launch, applicants may experience a wait room feature that is designed to control website volume.
• Site maintenance during the soft launch may interrupt the application process and the student will need to log in at another date to complete the application.
• Colleges the student selected on the FAFSA will not begin to receive the information until late January into early February, so students can expect to see communications from the colleges “several weeks” after that time.
• GSFC will not begin to receive completion data until the end of February at the earliest and will provide completion data to counselors or approved staff from institution administrators at that time.
• Finally FSA is recommending to not hold FAFSA events until after January to account for unscheduled site maintenance which would impact completion events.

For additional information regarding the messages from FSA – please see the link below:

2024–25 FAFSA Soft Launch Details and Timelines | Knowledge Center

Please reach out directly to your GSFC Outreach Representative or email us at: outreach@gsfc.org if you have questions. The outreach team has reviewed all aspects of the new FAFSA and are available to assist you and your students.  

On Jan 23, Isaiah Ellis, awareness and outreach specialist from the Federal Student Aid Office of the U.S. Dept. of Education, will provide an overview of the changes to the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. This webinar will discuss the new FAFSA user experience and related updates. Free and open to the public. Register now! https://ow.ly/ZWex50QoXCt (non-NACAC members must create a login to register.). National Association of College Admissions Counseling is sponsoring the event.

The 2024 Georgia Scholar Program application window is open from January 8-March 1. Georgia public- or private-school seniors may apply provided they meet all criteria outlined by the Georgia Scholar Program.

Through the Georgia Scholar program, GaDOE identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Each Georgia Scholar receives a seal for his or her diploma. Georgia Scholar is a recognition-only program. No scholarship funds are associated with this program.

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Application: 2024 Georgia Scholar Application

Verification Forms: Click Here

Student Application Guidance: Click Here

Georgia Scholar Webpage: Click Here

The student is required to have a minimum combined score of 1360 on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) at one test sitting or a composite score of 31 at one test sitting on the American College Test (ACT).

Click HERE to schedule one on one coaching with Shelia Bailey, either in person, or virtually.

The following classes are open to all students. Please register early for the classes as seating is limited and they may fill early!

Digital SAT Exam Class

Augusta Christian School

313 Baston Rd

Martinez, GA

Tuesdays

3:40pm –6:00 pm

Jan: 23,30

Feb: 6,13,20,27

Mar: 5

$400

Register HERE.

Digital SAT Exam Class

Augusta Prep School

285 Flowing Wells Rd

Augusta, GA

Thursdays

6:45pm –9:00 pm

Jan: 25

Feb: 1, 8,15,22,29

Mar: 7

$400    

Register HERE. 

Applications for Virginia Tech's 8th annual Black College Institute (BCI) are now live! We invite high-achieving and intellectually curious rising high school juniors and seniors to apply and participate in this summer academic leadership program! 

This year's BCI will be offered fully in person at Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. This residential program will offer one session for rising juniors and two sessions for rising seniors.

• Current sophomores are encouraged to apply for the rising juniors session taking place June 30- July 3, 2024.
• Current juniors are encouraged to apply for one of the rising seniors sessions taking place June 16- June 20, 2024, OR June 23- June 27, 2024. You can only participate in one of the two sessions. 

All programs are FREE of cost to students!

Rising Juniors apply here

Rising Seniors apply here

Application closes: March 22, 2024

Notification of acceptance: April 26, 2024

Confirm attendance: May 10, 2024

Unofficial Transcripts due: May 17, 2024

Visit Auburn Youth Programs online to find out what camps are available. Be sure to mark your calendar with the upcoming camp scholarship and application deadlines. Details about application materials and requirements can be found on the individual camp pages linked below.

February Deadlines

2/15:

12th Grade Vet Camp

March Deadlines

3/1:

Pharmacy & Pharmacy Day Camp (Mobile)

Discovery Med Camp

AU Brain Camp

Paper and Bioresources Engineering

Nursing

3/31:

Architecture (all sessions)

Industrial Design Workshop (all sessions)

Building Construction

Design and Construction Discovery Camp

April Deadlines

4/19:

World Affairs Youth Seminar (WAYS)



Thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academy’s Summer STEM Program.

STEM is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better, and at our Summer STEM Program, you’ll do just that. You’ll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills.

The application will close on April 15, 2024.

Click HERE to get more info.

Maria Darley

Director of College Counseling

mdarley@aquinashigh.org

706-736-5516

* senior only information