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October Weekly Meetings:
Do questions about your future seem scary? If so, maybe we aren’t asking the right questions. After all, how many Freshmen really know which college they want to attend, or what 18 year old knows the career they want to do for the rest of their life? For the months of October & November, let’s focus on one simple question:
“Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?” Here are some topics we will be covering to help you start thinking about the answer: College searches & comparisons Costs of college Transfer Virginia Portal Scholarship searches Career exploration
October Stipend Assignments:
FRESHMEN Complete & submit the BigFuture College Search Worksheet SOPHOMORES Build your college list in BigFuture JUNIORS Take the PSAT & build your college list in BigFuture SENIORS Complete & submit the “Organize your College Application Information”
Be sure to attend the weekly meetings & complete the grade level assignment to earn your stipend! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND INSTAGRAM @VHCCUPWARDBOUND
This issue: Weekly Meeting Topics Stipend Assignments Important Dates & Events SCORE Updates PSAT Information SAT Test Prep for Smyth Co. Fall College Tour October Birthdays Oct/Nov Scholarships
Contact us:
Leigh Ann Adams, Director ladams@vhcc.edu 276-739-2506 (work) 276-356-8609 (cell) Stacey Dorton, Academic Coordinator sdorton@vhcc.edu 276-739-2507 (work) 276-608-9664 (cell) Ella Ratcliffe-Sutherland, Office Manager eratcliffe@vhcc.edu 276-739-2479 PAGE 01
Important Dates: OCTOBER 5 Registration deadline for Nov 4 SAT OCTOBER 7 SAT OCTOBER 11 SAT @ VHS (for VHS Seniors only) OCTOBER 12 PHHS PSAT OCTOBER 13 Deadline to register for the Nov 4 Roanoke College Tour Jacob Peloquin, current VHCC student, with VHCC Helpdesk Manager, Chris Church
OCTOBER 17 HHS PSAT Shay Cannon (left), current VHS student, harvesting basil & filling honey jars with Daisy (right) at Stormbrew Farm
OCTOBER 18 CHS PSAT OCTOBER 25 CHS PSAT OCTOBER 26 VHS PSAT OCTOBER 28 ACT
Ashley Johnson (right), current VHCC student, with Donna (left) who is a Pharmacist at Glade Pharmacy
Last year we implemented the SCORE (Senior Career Observation & Research Experience) program and it was a huge success! We had students job shadowing in many different career fields and local businesses such as Wize Solutions, Mountain View Pediatrics, Kidz at Play, and Circuit Court offices. Since our UB students were well prepared, 3 students actually received job offers! Jacob Peloquin shadowed with the VHCC IT Department and earned a Work Study position, Ashley Johnson shadowed at Glade Pharmacy and received a job offer, and Shay Cannon shadowed at Stormbrew Farm and also received a job offer! If you are a current Senior who didn’t apply last year but would like this opportunity, please let us know! Current Juniors, it will be time to apply soon! EVENT INFORMATION & REGISTRATION LINKS ARE ALSO LOCATED ON THE UB CALENDAR WEBSITE: WWW.VHCC.EDU/UPWARDBOUND
OCTOBER 23-27 Virginia Free Application Week
Virtual Events: Virtual College Fair: October 15 @ 1pm-6pm https://www.nacacattend.org/23Virt ualOct15 *Register for this event online!
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Smyth County Students:
UB Events: UPWARD BOUND FALL COLLEGE VISIT If you plan to take the SAT, please take advantage of this amazing opportunity for a FREE SAT PREP CLASS! this month!!
Sophomores & Juniors:
The PSAT will be offered at your school this month (see dates on page 2). Please visit your school counselor to sign up! This is also an October stipend requirement for Juniors. Here are some reasons we think it is important: 1. It will familiarize you with the format of the SAT and is a great way to see how the test is administered. 2. Your results can help with your test prep for the SAT. Khan Academy will personalize your test prep based on your PSAT results! 3. Colleges will not see your scores, but after you take the test they might try to recruit you! This could help you learn about different schools and/or scholarships that you might not have considered.
October Birthdays:
Kenny Mitchell 10/3 Gracie Fisher 10/15 Kevin Bal 10/16 Destiny Hoover 10/24 Sidney Snodgrass 10/24 Sadie Milhorne 10/29
DON'T "FALL" BEHIND....FOLLOW THE TIMELINE IN YOUR "I'M FIRST, GUIDE TO COLLEGE" BOOK OR YOUR "OPPORTUNITIES" BOOKLET.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Use the QR to register by Oct 13! Check your email for more details.
ROANOKE COLLEGE FAST FACTS Independent, co-educational, four-year liberal arts college located in Salem, VA 97 programs of study 1,759 full-time students Average class size of 18 98% of students receive financial aid 140+ Clubs & Organizations, 33 Varsity & Club Teams, and more Top Fulbright producing institution with a record six students for one year Find out more about Roanoke College by visiting their website: https://www.roanoke.edu/ PAGE 03
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023 SCHOLARSHIPS
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Stay up to date with scholarship deadlines! Mid October: Tom Burkett Educational Scholarship (for Smyth County students only -- contact your Guidance Counselor) Applications accepted year-round on a rolling basis: Employment BOOST Scholarship https://employmentboost.com/scholarship Oct 2: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/ Oct 8: AES Engineers Scholarship www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php Oct 17: College JumpStart Scholarship www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us Oct 17: Heisman High School Scholarship www.heismanscholarship.com/about Nov 2: Prudential Spirit of Community Award https://www.prudential.com/links/about/emergingvisionaries Nov 3: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Scholarship www.vmfa.museum/programs/college/visualarts-fellowships/ Nov 15: Flip Flops and Apple Sauce Marketing Scholarship www.flipflopsandapplesauce.com/scholarship/ Nov 16: Jack Kent Cook Foundation Scholarship www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/collegescholarship-program/ Keep your Raise.me account up-to-date for micro-scholarships from participating colleges. Seniors...scholarship drawings are underway at bigfuture.org/earn$$ for starting a career list, strengthening your college list, starting a scholarship list, completing the FAFSA, & applying to colleges. Don’t forget to log into your College Board account and complete these tasks!
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS TAKE A WHILE TO COMPLETE AND USUALY REQUIRE MULTIPLE COMPONENTS. DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
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