SENIOR INFORMATION

September 23, 2013

Savannah College of Art and Design SCADAY: October 19, Jan. 11, Mar. 1 and Apr 12, 2014 (Atlanta, GA); register online scad.edu/scadday Mississippi State: Monday, October 14 and 28; register online www.statement.msstate.edu College of Charleston: Saturday, October 19; register online at www.go.cofc.edu/openhouse

OPEN HOUSE

Common Application
The Common Application simplifies the college admission process by saving time and eliminating duplication of effort. The completion of one application will allow you to send it to any participating college or university. The Common Application promotes equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. See the poster outside of the Guidance Office for participating colleges and universities.

College Visits at Greer High School: Converse College: Wednesday, Oct. 2nd during lunch Washington University: Friday, Oct. 4th during lunch

OPPORTUNITIES SCHOLARSHIPS

High School seniors can enter for a chance to win a $1,000.00 SunTrust Off To College Scholarship. Registration opens September 16th and one winner will be chosen every two weeks through May 9, 2014. Enter online at offtocollege.info. Erskine College Presidential ScholarshipStudents must exhibit Christian commitment, intellectual curiosity, school, church, and community involvement, demonstrated leadership and service; desire and potential to excel at Erskine. Students must apply for admission to Erskine in addition to the scholarship. Apply at http:// visit.erskine.edu/apply/presidential-scholarship Spartanburg Methodist College Full Tuition Scholarship program provides full scholarships to 2014 graduates that have a 3.0 GPA or better in college prep curriculum. Visit www.smcsc.edu for more information.

Winthrop University will be hosting Transfer Tuesday, Oct. 15th, Dec. 17th and Jan. 7, 2014 for students who plan to enroll after attending a two-year institution. These sessions are designed to simplify the transfer admissions process and make a smooth transition. Sessions will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. First Freedom Student Competition is a national essay and video contest. High school students can compete for $2500 as they examine the history and implementation of freedom of religion and conscience in American democracy and the world today. For the topic, guidelines and registration go online to www.firstfreedom.org . Registration deadline in November 18th. North Greenville Encounter Days will be Saturday, November 9, Saturday and March 1, 2014. To register online visit http://www.ngu.edu/

SENIOR PARENT MEETING

Parents of seniors are invited to attend the Senior Parent Meeting on Monday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m. in the school auditorium.