Counselor’s Corner
October 28, 2013
Lea County In-Service
Lea County In-Service date is Thurs., Nov. 7. Secondary schools will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. so that teachers and staff can attend.
College Connection
HHS hosts its College Connection Night on Wednesday, November 6, at 6:00 p.m, in the library. College representatives and financial aid representatives will be available to answer questions for parents/senior studentss regarding admissions, financial aid, housing, and FAFSA.
ASVAB November 20
Attention seniors: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be given to seniors at 8:00 a.m. Wed., November 20. This is an excellent opportunity for students to explore their interests and abilities. Although these scores are needed for entrance into the military service, taking the ASVAB does not obligate a student to join. The ASVAB is given by our local military recruiters as a public service at no cost. Seniors are encouraged to sign up for this in the Counseling Office.
Letters of Recommendation
Students, who are in need of letters of recommendation, completion of college or scholarship applications, should deliver them to the principal, teachers, or counselor at least 3 weeks before the deadline. Remember to beat deadlines, not just meet them.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest Scholarship Program
Rondald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest would like to invite seniors to apply for their scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who have either had a serious childhood illness or injury or had a sibling who had a serious childhood illness or injury which impacted the family. For more information, please visit www.RMHCsouthwest.com.
ENMU’s Senior Preview Day
ENMU’s Senior Preview Day is Saturday, November 9 in the Campus Union Building Ballroom. Not only will seniors get to see Eastern, but they will also have the opportunity to meet the students, faculty, and staff who make the university unique. Registration is online at www.enmu.edu/srpreviewday. The registration priority deadlilne is Wednesday, November 6.
College Visits
· Representatives from Western New Mexico University will be in the counseling office on October 29 at 9:00. Interested seniors must register in the counseling office.
· On October 29 at 1:30, a representative from New Mexico Junior College will be in the counseling office. Seniors interesested in visiting with the NMJC representative must sign up in the counseling office.
· On November 5, a representative from UNM will be in the counseling office at 1:30. Any senior interested in UNM should sign up in the counseling office.
Test Taking
When you walk into an exam room with pen or pencil in hand, there’s no substitute for knowing the material on which you’re tested! Knowing some pointers in taking different tests may also prove to be helpful.
1. Read the test directions carefully before you begin to mark any answers. If the directions are not clear, ask the instructor to clarify them for you before you start.
2. Make certain that you know the point system for grading, if some questions are worth more than others, give those more of your time and effort.
3. Keep track of the time. Try to decide at the beginning which questions will take you longer to answer, and budget your time accordingly.
4. Explore all the questions, then begin with the ones you can answer most easily.
5. Make certain you understand the questions before answering. Don’t get so carried away that you make irrelevant answers.
6. Save some time toward the end of the period to go over your test, filling in possible blanks or proofreading your written answers. Write legibly. Remember, the instructor doesn’t have time to decipher scribbles.
Reminders
· The ACT will be giveon December 14. The registration deadline is November 8. To sign up, please visit www.ACTStudent.org
· The SAT will be given on December 7. The registration deadline is November 8. To sign up, please visit www.collegeboard.com
October tasks for high school seniors
· Take the SAT and/or ACT.
· Work on your admissions essays.
· If you haven't already done so, attend college planning and/or financial aid information nights and college fairs.
· Visit your top school choices. If possible, make appointments with faculty, staff, and students.
· Complete applications for every scholarship for which you may be eligible.
· Meet with your guidance counselor to develop a college admission and financial aid application plan.
· Make a folder for each of your college choices.
· Contact the schools' financial aid offices to determine which forms they require. Some schools may require special forms.
· Finalize portfolios, audition tapes, writing samples, or other evidence of talent if required for admission.
Scholarships/ Deadlines
For more information on these scholarships, visit the Guidance Office at Hobbs High School.
NAME DEADLINE
“Make the U” / www.colgate.com/HazLaU / January 20AGC / http://www.agc.org/galleries/events/AMP2013regform.pdf / Oct 18
Air Force ROTC Scholarship / http://afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/ / Dec 1
All-Inc.com College Scholarship / http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx / Dec. 10
American Legion Legacy / http://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy / April 15
AXA Achievement Scholarship / http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html
AXA Achievement Scholarship / http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html
Barbara Trenchard Foundation / http://www.barbaratrenchardfoundation.com/resources/ / April 10
Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program / https://www.at15.com/contests_scholarships/at15_scholarship
Big Sun Athletics / http://www.bigsunathletics.com / June 20
BK Scholars / https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/ / Jan 10
CAPPEX / www.CAPPEX.com / On Going
Christian Connector / www.ChristianConnector.com / Various
CIA Scholarships / https://www.cia.gov/careers/application-process
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation / http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs / October 31
Congressional Hispanic Caucus / http://www.chci.org/scholarships / April 16
Daniels Scholarship Program / www.DanielsFund.org / November 15
Elks National Foundation Schol. / http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm / Jan 31
Fastweb / www.fastweb.com / Various
Find a Law Scholarship / http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_find_a_law_scholarship_8929.php / May 15
Gates Millennium Scholars / http://www.gmsp.org / Jan. 15
General Hispanic Scholarships / www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=424 / Dec. 15
General Hispanic Scholarships / http://hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=460 / Various
Horatio Alger Assocation Scholarship / www.horatioalger.com/scholarships / October 25
JFK Profile in Courage Essay / http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=424 / Oct 13
John F. Kennedy Profile In Courage / www.jfklibrary.org / January 6
KFC Colonel’s Scholarship / http://www.kfcscholars.org/ / Feb 8
Lea County Women’s Network / http://www.lcwn.net/ / Various
MENSA Scholarship Applications / “Mensa scholarship” (no www is needed)
Merit Scholarships / www.MeritAid.com / On Going
Microsoft Scholarship / http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/internships-scholarships.aspx#tab_urscholarship-2 / February 1
National Achievement Scholar. / http://www.nationalmerit.org / Various
National Commissions for Cooperative Education / http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=29588 / February 1
National Co-op Scholarship / http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/scholonlineapp.html / February 14
National FFA Organization / http://www.ffa.org / Feb 8
NFIB Young Entrepeneur Award / www.NFIB.com/YEA / December 18
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarship / www.NFIB.com/YEA / Dec 18
NM Association of School Bus. / http://nmasbo.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 / March 1
NM Engineering Foundation Scholarship / www.nmef.net / March 1
NM Mayflower Society / http://www.nmmayflower.org / March 1
NMJC Foundation / http://www.nmjc.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarshipsandgrants.asp
NMSU / http://aces.nmsu.edu/academics/fcs/scholarships.html / March 1
NMSU College of Agriculture and Home Economics / http://aces.nmsu.edu/academics/fcs/scholarships.html / March 1
NRAEF / https://www.nraef.org/Students/Scholarships/Online-Application
NSA Scholarship / http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml / November 15
NSBA Hispanic Caucus / http://www.nsba.org/caucus
Odenza Marketing Group Spring Scholarship / http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_odenza_marketing_group_scholarship_8931.php / March 30
Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship / http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_peter_pasula_study_habits_scholarship_8935.php / April 1
Prarie View A&M University / http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/150.asp
Quest Bridge Scholarship / www.questbridge.org / On Going
Rice University / http://staff.rice.edu/staff/Scholarships.asp
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest Scholarship Program / www.RMHCsouthwest.com
Ronald McDonald House Char. / www.rmhc.org or https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC / Jan. 21
ROTC Army / http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
Savannah College of Art and Design / https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships / April
Seattle Univ. Sullivan Leader. / http://www.seattleu.edu/sullivan/inner.aspx?id=31946 / December 24
SJ Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship / http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php / Dec 5
Sparx & Lorenzo Antonio Scho / http://sparxlorenzoantoniofoundation.org/ / March 14
St. Edwards University / http://www.stedwards.edu/admission/newfreshmen/scholarships
Student View Scholarships / http://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html
Sussman-Miller Ed. Assist Pro. / http://www.albuquerquefoundation.org / June
Texas A&M / https://scholarships.tamu.edu/
Texas Tech: Koh Family Schol. / http://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/dean/development/koh.php / February 1
Textbook.com Scholarship / http://www.textbookx.com/scholarship/
Toyota Community Scholars / http://www.toyota.com/about/philanthropy/education/scholarships/
University of Colorado / https://www.cu.edu/content/scholarships
University of Dayton / http://www.udayton.edu/flyersfirst/financialaid/undergrad/scholarships.php
University of OK / http://www.ou.edu/go2/cost/scholarships.html
UNM / http://scholarship.unm.edu/scholarships/index.html
US Senate Youth Program / http://ussenateyouth.org/
Vanderbilt University / http://www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships/application.php / December 1
VFW Scholarships / http://www.vfw.org/resources/pdf/militaryscholarship.pdf / December 31
Wal-Mart Foundation Scholar / http://walmartstores.com/communitygiving/8736.aspx / Various
Wendy’s High School Heisman / http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/applicants/how-to-apply/ / October 4
Zia Natural Gas / http://www.schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory/state/Zia-Natural-Gas-Company-Scholarship-Science-141693/#./?&_suid=13784019872230535914175148767