Seniors---be sure to look closely at the scholarships that are offered at the schools you are applying to---there are many, many scholarships offered at colleges, too numerous to mention---visit their websites, and go to their scholarships link for more information.  Many of the Michigan schools have scholarships that we get literature on all the time….Oakland, Eastern Mich, Saginaw Valley State, Michigan Tech, Central Michigan, and more.

The Common Application
The Common Application is a great source for students to use when applying for college. Once completed online or in print, copies of the Application for Undergraduate Admission can be sent to any number of participating colleges. The same is true of the School Report, Midyear Report, Final Report and Teacher Evaluation forms. This allows you to spend less time on the busywork of applying for admission, and more time on what's really important: college research, visits, essay writing, and senior year coursework. Visit the link below to set up and account and save time applying for college.

https://www.commonapp.org

Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Science is announcing an event to introduce seniors and their parents to their Paper Engineering Program.

On Dec 4-5, 2009 there will be a 2-day event including a tour at Graphic Packaging and WMU’s Coating Pilot Plant, and an overview of the program.  Lots of scholarships are available for this program, so if interested, please notify WMU at Nichole.Perk@wmich.edu.

Attention seniors:  The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help you take steps now toward finding a career that’s right for you, whether you plan to pursue further education after high school or enter the workforce right away.  Registration for the ASVAB testing is now thru Nov 20^th, with testing on December 1^st.  For more information, please visit the counseling office and sign up.

2010 Kalamazoo Area Financial Aid Night -- January 11, 2010 -- 7 p.m. -- KRESA Wile Auditorium
Join the Kalamazoo Community Foundation at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at KRESA's Wile Auditorium for its 2010 Kalamazoo Area Financial Aid Night. Members of the Community Foundation's staff and Judy Clark of the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association will provide you with important information that will help you navigate the world of financial aid. You will learn about scholarships, grants and loans--where to find them, how to apply and more! KRESA is located at 1819 E. Milham Rd. (Between Lovers Lane and Portage Road). While Auditorium is located on the left said of the building on the lower level.

Do you need some extra help in finding things like Financial Aid, Career Assessments, Resources for Minority and Disabled Students, Test Prep Resources, or want to find out what your chances are of going to a specific college? If you can say yes to any of the following or are just curious, click here to find some very helpful links.

Attention seniors: Western Michigan University is pleased to announce this year’s Fall Open House dates.
These events will take place on:

Saturday, September 26
Friday, October 16
Friday, November 13
Friday, December 4

Go to www.wmich.edu/admissions/openhouse for registration information and to view a complete schedule of events.

Western Michigan University -- Gold Rush Application Process

--To participate in WMU's Gold Rush, give your admission materials (Application, official transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, and $35 application     fee) to your high school counselor.
--Your WMU representative will collect your application materials during a regular visit.
--You will be contacted within 48 hours.

You may also apply online at http://www.wmich.edu/admi OR send your application to

Western Michigan University
Office of Admissions
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5211

Attention seniors:  College Goal Sunday is February 14^th at WMU----come to this free event where experts will be on hand to help you complete the FAFSA financial aid forms.  This is a great opportunity to get these forms filled out, as the deadline for your FAFSA application is March 1.  Any questions, come to the Counseling office.

The Kalamazoo Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is announcing their Electrical Apprenticeship Program.

Basic requirements:

• High school diploma
• An official high school transcript
• Must be at least 18 to apply
• Drug testing, background check required
• Desire to work construction in all weather

More information, along with apprenticeship application in the Counseling Office or at www.kalamazoojatc.com.