1. College & Scholarship Information
Union Grove High School
College & Scholarship Information

2. Howard Bison Mentoring Program
The Howard University Alumni Association - Atlanta Club would like to extend an invitation to your 11th and 12th graders to participate in this year's Howard Bison Mentoring Program.
The program, which will begin mid September, runs through the remainder of the school year with students assigned on a first come basis.
For students interested in participating in the Howard Bison Mentoring Program please forward the following information to 
Friday, August 31, 2018. 
    Name, School, Year, Cell, , Major Interest, Career Interest, Parent/Guardian’s name, Parent/Guardian’s Cell, and Parent/Guardian’s .
   

3. HBCU FOR LIFE Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Psi Alpha Omega Chapter
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HBCU College Fair
Saturday, September 8, 2018
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Tabernacle of Praise
Church International
1640 Hwy 42
McDonough, GA 30253
Resource Workshop
for parents and students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
9:45 am & 11:45 am
Admissions Process
10:45 am & 12:45 pm
Admission: FREE

4. State Student Advisory Council
State School Superintendent Richard Woods is seeking middle and high school students to serve on his Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom, along with other issues related to education, and will serve as the Superintendent’s ambassadors to their respective schools. Members will also engage in community service projects to benefit Georgia students and schools.
Application: See Ms. Watts, Counseling Office
Selected students will be contacted via . All students can visit on September 10 at 10 a.m. to see whether they have been selected.
High school students will meet October 11, November 29, February 6, and May 14 in Atlanta.

6. andrewcollege.edu/visitation-days

7. See Ms. Watts in the counseling office to be nominated.
From now until September 27, Sallie Mae is accepting nominations for the Bridging the Dream Scholarship.
This year, they will be awarding a new group of inspiring high school students with $25,000 each.
Do you know a high school junior or senior
·     who works hard and inspires others;
·     has an interesting story to tell; and
·     is gifted or skilled in a way you think is outstanding?
See Ms. Watts in the counseling office to be nominated.

8. UNC Charlotte Levine Scholars Program
Due: Oct 8th
Amount: Full cost to attend UNC Charlotte
Must demonstrate a commitment to community service, intellectual curiosity and the capacity for ethical leadership
See Ms. Watts for more information

9. Horatio Alger National Scholarships
Due: Oct 25th
Amount: $25,000
Must be involved in co-curricular and community activities & demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; critical financial need
2.0 GPA

10. Henry County Scholarship Foundation
Due end of January;
Award amount is $500-$1,000;
The application is simple: official transcript, financial information, a short essay, etc.
Class of 2019 application will open soon

11. Financial Aid Information:
-Monthly Newsletter
(located in the counseling office and on UGHS ccounseling website)
-Scholarship/Financial Aid Bulletin Board
(located across from the counseling office-snap a pic!)
-UGHS Website
(see counselor link-site shortcuts)

12. SENIOR PORTRAITS CLASS OF 2019
All photo sessions will be in the rifle range
*September 24
*(This date is formal tux/drape photos only-seniors will not be able to choose their pose or have casuals done)
Contact the front office at for more information.

13. Test Prep

15. See Ms. Watts for more information
Woodland High School has partnered with Kaplan to offer SAT test prep classes! The classes will begin on Saturday, September 29th and run every Saturday through November 17th (9am - 12pm) in preparation for the December 1st SAT exam.
The cost is $334 - $417 (depending on the number of students who sign up), so encourage your friends to join!!!! There are only 25 slots, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis!!!
This opportunity is open to ALL grades!
Saturday September 29, :00 AM - 12:45 PM
Practice Test and Scoring Saturday October 06, :00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 1 Saturday October 13, :00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 2 Saturday October 20, :00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 3 Saturday October 27, :00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 4 Saturday November 03, :00 AM - 12:30 PM Practice Test and Scoring Saturday November 10, :00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 5 Saturday November 17, :00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 6
See Ms. Watts for more information

16. MINDWORKS SAT PREP BOOT CAMP
Increase Your SAT Score by an Average of 200+ Points in this Effective & Concentrated 7-Hour Course!
Location:
Georgia State
Date: September 16th
Time: 9am-4pm
Includes: Nationally Ranked
Instructors and Test Prep,
Custom Material,
SAT Prep Book & All Meals!
Price: Only $349
For more information call (855)
Check out Mindworksprep.com for additional upcoming dates.

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