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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.

SAT Dates	Registration Deadline
October 11, 2003	Sept. 9, 2003
November 1, 2003	Sept. 26, 2003
December 6, 2003	Oct. 30, 2003
January 24, 2004	Dec. 22, 2003
March 27, 2004	Feb. 20, 2004
May 1, 2004	Mar. 25, 2004
June 5, 2004	April 29, 2004

Fee waivers are also available for students wishing to take the ACT.

ACT Dates Registration Deadlines

October 25, 2003 September 19, 2003

December 13, 2003 November 7, 2003

February 7, 2004 January 2, 2004

April 3, 2004 February 27, 2004

June 12, 2004 May 7, 2004

High School Codes

Appalachia High School 470085

J.I. Burton High School 471635

Castlewood High School 470395

Clintwood High School 470570

Coeburn High School 470575

Ervinton High School 471565

J.J. Kelly High School 472445

Pound High School 471775

Powell Valley High School 470213

St. Paul High School 472025

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 2004)
· Don't slack off in your senior year. (College admission officers look at grades from your senior year in detail)

Financial Aid

Financial 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.

This page last updated: September 3, 2003
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