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All seniors are required
to take the SAT in their senior year of high school. Fee waivers are available
through the Upward Bound office. Upward Bound recommends taking the SAT
early in your senior year, if needed, you can retake the test in the spring.
Mountain Empire Community College offers SAT Prep classes during September
of each school year. For more information on SAT prep or graduation, see
the guidance counselor at your school.
Fee waivers are also available for
students wishing to take the ACT.
General Tips· Request college applications as early as possible· Attend College Night Programs · Take the SAT/ACT early in senior year · Narrow down choices of colleges (three to five schools) · Pay attention to deadlines and fees · Complete FAFSA as early as possible (January 2008) · Don't slack off in your senior year. (College admission officers look at grades from your senior year in detail) Financial AidFinancial aid assists students in meeting college costs. Don't assume you are not eligible for financial aid. The College Scholarship Service in Princeton determines the amount of money students receive. Financial aid is available through:Grants: Funds that do not have to be to be repaid. Grants are usually based on need. Students must complete the FAFSA for consideration. Scholarships: Students are rewarded for academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Do not have to be repaid. Work Study: The financial aid office places students in jobs on campus. Does not have to be repaid. Loans: Borrowed money available
through the government and local agencies. This type of financial aid must
be repaid.
Senior Links:College Board Online: Online college applications, SAT registration and prep, and general information.ACT: ACT registration and prep, and college planning and search service. CollegeNet: College search, financial aid, scholarships, and general tips. FastWeb: College and scholarship search. NASFAA: General planning for college information FAFSA: Federal Application for Student Aid online application. UVA-Wise Financial Aid Department: Types and applying for financial aid.
Questions to Ask College Representatives: The most popular questions students need to ask college representives. |
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