From the Desk of Mr. Fields

by Lloyd Hanneman

November 28, 2006

Here is the college timeline for the months November and December, taken from Mr. Fields website:

November

1. The December 2 SAT exam will be given in Lincoln. Registration deadline is November 1. Register on-line at www.collegeboard.com.
2. Most colleges will not change financial aid packages if you submit an ACT score after the December test. So, if you're going to retake the ACT one last time, the registration deadline for the December 9 test is November 3. Apply on-line at www.actstudent.org.
3. It's time to be submitting applications for admission. You'll need to work with Mrs. Satchell to submit a transcript for you. Most applications are now on-line. You'll be asked to submit a fee as well as personal information. Scholarship applications from the specific colleges should be available as well.
4. It's time to write your activities resume. Samples are available from Education Quest website: www.educationquest.org. Some applications for college admission and most scholarship applications require an activities resume.
5. Attend the November 2 financial aid night at MHS. It will be from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. An Education Quest representative will explain how to complete the FAFSA form required for financial aid. Tax information from 2006 will be needed for both student and parent when you actually complete the form. Education Quest will accept appointments in January and February to submit the form for you if you wish, but you will need to collect the appropriate data.

December

1. Submit applications for admission and any scholarship applications you have completed. Request any required letters of recommendation. Remember no one is available at school while we are on Christmas break December 21 - January 2. Any official transcript or recommendation needed by January 1 must be submitted before winter break.
2. UNL, UNK, and UNO admissions and scholarship forms are due January 15. Board Of Trustees scholarships for Wayne, Peru, Chadron State are due January 15.
3. The December 9 ACT is the last opportunity to submit scores to the university system for Regents scholarships. The registration deadline for the December exam is November 3.
4. If you're registered, take the December 2 SAT exam.
5. The January 27, 2007, SAT exam will be given in Lincoln. Registration deadline is December 20. Register on-line at www.collegeboard.com.
6. If you have not already done so, visit the Education Quest Center in Lincoln. They have scholarship searches, materials on all colleges, career programs, and the capability of helping you estimate your family financial need before you file the FAFSA. The EQC will also file you FAFSA electronically for you in January if you wish. (Do this. They're experts at this process! Plus, it's free.)

Here is some information on scholarships:

Search these sites to learn more about the scholarship process and for free information:

Local Scholarships:
http://manila.esu6.org/kfields/stories/storyReader$23

By: Lloyd Hanneman