February 8, 2024

Senior Families- need help getting started with the FAFSA? This article helps you get organized before you actually start completing the form:

Things you will need to complete the FAFSA

10th & 11th Graders- If you missed the Dual Enrollment meeting and are still interested to participate in Dual Enrollment for the Summer or Fall of 2024, please schedule a meeting with Mrs. Darley to go over the information and see if this is a good fit for you.

General Dual Enrollment Information

Upcoming Events:

February 13- Easy Georgia College & Army National Guard; Reps coming to both lunches

March 7- Coastal Georgia; Rep coming to both lunches

March 12- ACT for Juniors at Aquinas

March 26- SAT for Juniors at Aquinas

Teens aged 14-17 may participate in Junior Volunteer Program at Piedmont Hospital. Interested students should contact the Volunteer Office to be put on the contact list by February 28, 2024. Students will be mailed or emailed an information packet that includes a letter outlining program requirements, a reference form to be completed by a guidance counselor or teacher, and details about a mandatory information session and interview. Completed references MUST be submitted to the Volunteer Office no later than March 14, 2024.

Students who are selected for the 6-week program must attend an orientation prior to volunteering and are expected to volunteer at least one day a week and provide a minimum of 40 hours of service.

Those interested can contact the Volunteer Services Office at 706-774-2208 or email Aaryn.steinberg@piedmond.org.

West Point Admissions Event on Feb. 10th

The United States Military Academy (USMA) invites you to attend their Admissions Event on February 10^th in Atlanta.

Please RSVP via the links.

February 10^th / Atlanta, GA – https://slate.to/FUdXCy0C

To learn more about West Point admissions:

https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions 

Forbes – February 2, 2024

This significant online shift in the standardized testing landscape requires students and families to strategize and prepare differently than they would have for the paper exam. Applying the right strategy is particularly critical, as some colleges are shedding test-optional policies and reconsidering the importance of the test in the application process. Here’s everything you need to know about the Digital SAT.



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Educational institutions, foundations and many other organizations celebrate African American students with scholarship opportunities - find one you qualify for today!

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The Gene Higginbotham Memorial Scholarship was founded in 2016 honoring Gene Higginbotham, who dedicated 50 years to the pest management industry and Northeast Georgia communities. The scholarship is funded by American Pest Control.

APPLICANT MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Applicant must have been accepted to an accredited college or university.

2. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 high school cumulative grade point average (equivalent to a B

average) and a 900 combined SAT score and/or ACT score of 17.

3. An application for the scholarship must be completed along with a letter of recommendation

from a teacher, school administrator, coach, mentor, or community leader.

4. Applicant must reside in an American Pest Control service location. Service areas can be found at www.ampest.com.

To Print Application, CLICK HERE.

Free ACT/SAT Strategy Workshop Live-Online

Workshop Details

Join us for an informative combined introduction to the ACT and SAT. If you are preparing for college, you probably have some questions about the pre-college admission tests. This session will introduce you to both tests and highlight some of the key similarities and differences between them. Our experienced instructor will guide you through some sample questions and teach you a few strategies. Come learn the basics about the ACT and SAT. We know you’ll get a lot out of this free session. Due to limited space, pre-registration is encouraged.

Who Should Attend:

This free session is open to high school students and their parents. Students who are just beginning to think about college, students who are preparing to take one of the college admission tests, and students who have already taken one of the tests will all get valuable strategies and information out of this hour-long strategy workshop.

Register HERE

SAT Prep Course:

Georgia Southern University SAT® Preparation programs offer serious preparation for this high-stakes

undergraduate admissions test.

Our SAT Prep Course includes expert instruction, a proven format, all required course materials, and online support resources in one convenient, affordable package.

Register HERE

ACT Prep Live Online

Prepare for the ACT® at Georgia Southern University. Learn strategies to improve your score through our intensive ACT preparation program.

Our ACT Prep Course includes expert instruction, a proven format, all required course materials, access to

diagnostic exams, and online support resources in one convenient, affordable package.

Register HERE

Maria Darley

Director of College Counseling

mdarley@aquinashigh.org

706-736-5516

* senior only information