MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NORTH GUIDELINES
Register online…..www.collegeboard.com
Test and Date
Regular Registration
Late Registration
At North****
SAT I & SAT II Oct. 4, 2008
September 9, 2008
Sept. 10– Sept. 16
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SAT I & SAT II Nov. 1, 2008
September 26, 2008
Sept. 7 – Oct. 10
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SAT I & SAT II Dec. 6, 2008
November 5, 2008
Nov. 6 – Nov. 18
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SAT I & SAT II Jan. 24, 2009
December 26, 2008
Dec. 27 – Jan. 6
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SAT I ONLY March 14, 2009
February 10, 2009
Feb. 11 – Feb. 24
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SAT I & SAT II May 2, 2009
March 31, 2009
April 1 - April 9
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SAT I & SAT II June 6, 2009
May 5, 2009
May 6 – May 15
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AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST
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Test and Date
Regular Registration
Late Registration
At North****
ACT October 25, 2008
September 19, 2008
Sept. 20 – Oct. 3
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ACT December 13, 2008
November 7, 2008
Nov. 8 - Nov. 20
ACT February 7, 2009
January 6, 2009
January 7 - 16
ACT April 4, 2009
February 27, 2009
Feb. 28 – March 13
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ACT June 13, 2009
May 8, 2009
May 9 – May 22
ON-LINE WEB SITES….COLLEGES, FINANCIAL AID
www.state.nj.us/highereducation/programs.htm
Use search engines such as Yahoo, Metacrawler, etc –name of college-you will usually find the home page, which will include much valuable information.
www.hesaa.org (NJ Aid Financial)
www.fastweb.com (Financial Aid)
www.Ainaid.org (Financial Aid Info)
www.ed.gov/offices/osfap/students -Dept of Ed, Financial Aid for Students
www.fafsa.ed.gov - (FAFSA on the web)
www.embark.com - (College Info)
www.scholarships.com - (Scholarship Info)
www.suvcw.org - (Scholarship Info)
www.sar.org - (Scholarship Info)
Please note: a number of colleges and universities offer specific scholarships to qualified applicants. Check with your counselor to see if the schools you are applying to offer such scholarships.
OCTOBER
WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD – “Eligibility is limited to men and women entering their senior year of high school in the 2008-09 academic year who have at least a B grade average and participate in at least one of the 33 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools.” Please come to the guidance office for complete information.
DEADLINE: October 1, 2008
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE ARTS – Applicant must be a high school senior in the 2008-09 school year and a US citizen or permanent resident. All registrations must be filed online. Program details are available at www.nfaa.org
DEADLINE: October 1, 2008
MEYERHOFF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM/UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND – Open to all high achieving high school seniors who plan to pursue undergraduate studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and /or Mathematics (STEM). To be eligible for the program, students must have at least a “B” average in college-preparatory mathematics and science courses, outstanding SAT scores, and a genuine interest in science and the advancement of underrepresented students in STEM fields. See your counselor to self-nominate.
DEADLINE: October 15, 2008
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP – Applicant must be high school senior graduating in June 2009, and planning to enter a college in the US in the fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Must be US citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 2.0, and be in critical financial need (copy of parent/guardian federal tax return required.) Application must be submitted online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
DEADLINE: October 30, 2008
COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION - Coca-Cola Scholarships totaling $3 million will be awarded to 250 eligible high school seniors. Applicants are expected to graduate in the school year in which they apply, meet one of eight citizenship categories, and plan to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. Applicants are evaluated on demonstrated leadership in school, commitment to community, academic achievement and part-time employment. Applications must be made online at www.coca-colascholars.org before October 31, 2008. No paper applications will be accepted.
DEADLINE: October 31, 2008
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS – Open to all students who have excelled in community service activities over the past year. See your counselor to self-nominate. Program details are available at www.prudential.com/spirit. Online application instructions are available in the guidance office.
DEADLINE: October 31, 2008
NOVEMBER
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM - This program awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African-American students who are seniors in high school and plan to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. Students must be US citizens or hold permanent resident visa cards.
There are two application deadlines: November 1st to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and a select and limited number of additional scholarships; January 9th to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program only. See your counselor for details, or visit www.ronbrown.org
DEADLINES: November 1, 2008
January 9, 2009
MONMOUTH COUNTY COTILLION COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP BALL – Open to high school students who have maintained an average of 80 or equivalent in all core subjects. Must submit application, non-refundable fee, transcript and references. Application information and materials available in the Guidance Office or online at www.monmouthcountycotillion.org
DEADLINE: November 21, 2008
DECEMBER
SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Applicant must be a high school senior at the date of application (Sept. 1-Dec. 1); intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science (refer to individual scholarship descriptions. Examples of related science include math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, computer science); be a citizen of the United States at the time of application (Permanent Resident not applicable); meet minimum requirements with regard to grade point average, SAT and/or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship. Students are encouraged to retrieve the application and information on-line at www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
DEADLINE: December 1, 2008
NEW JERSEY SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS – Open to all New Jersey college-bound high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in accounting. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic standing, standardized test scores, an essay and performance at a personal interview. Five-year awards range in value of up to $8,500. Completed application packets must be mailed by the Guidance Department and postmarked by December 19, 2008 so please apply early. For further information, visit www.njscpa.org/scholarships.cfm
DEADLINE: December 19, 2008
JANUARY
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM - This program awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African-American students who are seniors in high school and plan to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. Students must be US citizens or hold permanent resident visa cards.
There are two application deadlines: November 1st to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and a select and limited number of additional scholarships; January 9th to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program only. See your counselor for details, or visit www.ronbrown.org
DEADLINES: November 1, 2008
January 9, 2009
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM – Nominees must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American; must be citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the US; must have cumulative GPA of 3.3/4.0, or a GED; must have demonstrated leadership abilities; must meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. See your counselor regarding nomination.
DEADLINE: January 12, 2009