1. Just a reminder:
* Your best search engine to find college/university opportunities is the internet. Type in the university that interests you; almost every higher-ed institution has web pages now.
* If you want to get some up-to-date information on career research and planning, (What's the major for you?, Where can you study it?, What can you do with this major?), I have several VERY LARGE books you may peruse. The Enhanced Occupational Outlook Handbook and the CollegeBoard Book of Majors are at your disposal.
2. If you're considering attending Washburn University of Topeka, KS, think about taking the Garvey Scholarship Exam. This is an excellent opportunity to earn a scholarship ranging from $500 to $2,000. To take the exam, students must have a minimum cumulative GPS of 3.25 and complete their applications for admission by December 17. The 2010 Scholarship Exam dates and locations are:
9 am Saturday, November 20 at Washburn University, Topeka, KS
9 am Saturday, December 4 at Sternberg Museum, Hays, KS
6 pm Wednesday, December 8 at Washburn University, Topeka, KS
For more information, call the Admissions Office at 785-670-1030 or 877-281-BODS (2637), or email admissions at http://www.washburn.edu/.
3. If you're heading towards Bethany College of Lindsborg, KS, you may be interested in competing for a full-tuition scholarship. To be eligible, seniors must meet two of three criteria:
* hold a 3.5 GPA
* score 25 or higher on the ACT composite;
* rank in the top 25% of their graduating class.
Students will be asked to write an essay and interview with faculty as part of the competition. The competitions will be held on February 5 or February 12, 2011 on campus.
4. Southwestern College of Winfield, KS is known as the "Laptop College". Students receive a Dell laptop computer when they arrive in the fall and, after two years, trade it in for another new one. The school is known for its strong leadership opportunities. In addition, they have three fifth-year master's programs that allow students to complete graduate degrees in business administration, leadership, or specialized ministry in one additional calendar year.
Interested? The college catalogue is online at www.sckans.edu/student-services/registrars-office.
5. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is offering a new, totally free, online college guide called "WhatWillTheyLearn" at http://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/. This unique resource was launched as an independent, non-profit site dedicated to academic excellence.There are approximately 718 schools on the website. This is a forum to verify that your college-bound student will leave with the basic knowledge and skills, (eg. college-level math or American history and government), they need to be successful after graduation from a given college. After all, you're paying for it, so check out the details here.
