1. Now is the time to do some smart shopping...those college applications can start to add up the $$$, so check out with the school on-line or call their admissions office to see if there is a free period of time to apply. (Don't ask me!) Often, September and October are less expensive months because the colleges are trying to set up their mailing list. If you do apply and are accepted, you ARE NOT required to attend that college...unless Mom & Dad say so :)! You DO need to tell that institution that you won't be attending after you've made your final choice.
2. K-State will have a representative here on Friday, September 17th during the lunch period. Please be there. Even if you don't plan on going to the university, you'll learn lots of information about choosing a college. (Remember, you're shopping!)
3. Don't forget to register for the October 23, 2010 ACT. It costs $32.00 (no writing) or $47.00 (plus writing). Registration date is cut-off on September 17, 2010, this next Friday. If you do a late registration, you'll need to pay an extra $21.00. You can do this on-line but make sure that you have your credit card ready.
4. If you want / need to take the next ACT, it's on December 11th, 2010. Registration has to be in by November 5, 2010. Most colleges won't accept a SAT or an ACT after December of your senior year; this is the cut-off date that colleges use to award scholarship $$$ and grants.
5. ITT Technical Institute may be your education for the future. It offers six schools of study: Drafting & Design, Information Technology, Electronics Technology, Business, Criminal Justice, and Health Sciences. ITT Tech will be hosting a High School Open House on Saturday, October 16, 2010. Visit http://www.itt-tech.edu/ for more information.
Keep posted!!! More information to follow!
