Counselor’s Corner

Counselors:  Donna Robertson and Karen Norris

 

 

1/20/12

 

All Students:

 

·         ACT testing dates:

o        September 8, 2011                Reg. Deadline: Passed

o        October 22, 2011                   Reg. Deadline: Passed

o        December 10, 2011               Reg. Deadline: Passed

o        February 11, 2012                Reg. Deadline: Passed

o        April 14, 2012                        Reg. Deadline: Mar 9, 2012     Late: March 23

o        June 9, 2012                           Reg. Deadline: May 4, 2012     Late: May 18

 

Who should take it?  Seniors should check the college website of their choice for deadlines for application to ensure ample time for ACT scores to arrive prior to the deadline.  Juniors should take the ACT at least once during the junior year.

 

Why should I take it?  ACT scores are used for scholarship applications, admission requirements and placement.  Even community colleges (Jeff State, Gadsden State, etc) use the scores to place students in the correct levels of English and Math.  It is important that all students take the ACT test at least once.

 

How to register:  Paper packets are available in the counselor’s office or register online with a credit card at www.actstudent.org.  The school code for SHS is 012-530.

 

·         ACT Prep Class:

o        Act prep classes are offered through Jeff State, Gadsden State, and Sylvan Learning.  Cost varies, and you should contact them directly to enroll.

o        Mr. G’s Prep School is the class offered through the St. Clair Community Education.  Cost is $250.  Students can enroll by calling St. Clair County Community Education at 629-6222 ext. 243.

o        Free for 45 days:  www.march2success.com Provides help in all subjects.  This website is sponsored by the US Army.

 

 

 

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors:

 

·         Reminder: If you are interested in earning college credit while in high school, you may apply for the University of Alabama’s Early College Program.  Courses are offered online.  Earn from 2 to 30 hours of college credit.  Students must have a 3.0 GPA to apply.  For more information, see the counselor or log onto http://uaearlycollege.ua.edu.

 

·         NEW:  Jacksonville State University will host Spring Preview Days for high school students and their families on Saturday, February 4 and April 14, 2012.  Activities begin at 9:00 AM.  Representatives from academic departments, student clubs, organizations, and support offices will be available in Stephenson Hall.  Campus tours will also be given. 

 

·         NEW:  Auburn University’s College of Engineering will host its annual E-Day on February 24, 2012.  Register online at http://eng.auburn.edu/eday .  

 

 

Seniors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior Only: