JUNIORS & SENIORS!!!

The Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP) provides a leadership development program for juniors and seniors in high school chosen for their character rather than academic standing.

The basic tenant for the YLDP is that a person’s character is more important than anything else in the ability to lead others and be a true leader.

Seniors that were selected last year are automatically accepted in this year’s YLDP program.

Students interested in representing SCHS in this program should pick up a YLDP packet in the guidance office.

Think about your social media posts and activity. Would you want college admissions or employers to use the information you’ve shared, posted, or liked as your resume?

Review the presentation below to learn tips on how to prepare your social media for college and the workforce.

Always carefully consider your personal boundaries and responsible use of social media.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Updates

This year will be unlike anything we have faced before. UAB is trying our best to do right by the student and their families during this time. There have been changes to this year’s admission process.

1. Students will now be able to upload certain documents to their application (i.e. fee waivers and citizenship documentation). Transcript, test scores, and appeals can NOT be uploaded. They will still need to be officially sent.

2. We will now be reviewing PSAT and Pre ACT scores for admissions and scholarships if the student has not been able to take the ACT.

We do have a great new scheduling tool that will allow students to select a date and time for a phone or zoom call to discuss admissions, scholarships, UAB in general, meeting with a current student, etc. This new tool is called Calendly and can be accessed at https://calendly.com/uabjames!

UAB regional admissions counselor is James Barlow. His contact information is below.

Cell: 205-895-1796 (call or text) |jmbarlow@uab.edu

University of North Alabama Updates

Attached is a quick sheet with all the information you need to know regarding UNA’s test optional information, campus visits, and MORE! Also attached is a digital version of UNA’s travel brochure.

UNA regional recruiter is Ms. Hadley Skalnik. Her contact information is below.

256.765.4108 lskalnik@una.edu UNA Box 5011 | Coby Hall • Florence, AL 35632-0001 http://www.una.edu/admissions/

Admission Requirements

The University of Alabama has approved admission requirements for the 2021 freshman class. We will continue to require either a SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission and use those scores for automatic merit scholarships. Because of the uncertainty around testing, we have opted to implement a conditional admission program for students who do not have test scores but wish to apply. This will be with the understanding that a test score will ultimately be required for admission and enrollment. We will continue to monitor students’ ability to test and make changes as needed. Click the link for more details, https://adm.ua.edu/register/2021-adm-req

Tide Chats

These sessions are designed to connect students with their recruiter and can be scheduled at https://adm.ua.edu/portal/meet-your-recruiter. Our regional recruiter for UA is Christy Hudgens.

Virtual Information Sessions

The University of Alabama is hosting virtual information sessions each weekday to provide opportunities for students and families who are unable to visit campus at this time. We’re offering college/interest-specific sessions, broad admissions information programs and virtual chats with our UA Student Ambassadors. These sessions are designed to offer the same information you would receive during an on-campus visit. Visit https://adm.ua.edu/portal/virtual-info-sessions for more information.

Campus Tours

We currently offer both walking tours of campus and a combination bus/walking tour in a limited capacity. All campus tours include an Undergraduate Admissions Information Session and descriptions of each tour are provided on the registration page at https://adm.ua.edu/portal/tours.

Auburn University Updates!

The AU website has been updated to display fall 2021 admissions requirements and deadlines- http://www.auburn.edu/admissions/prospectivestudents.php#Freshman.

The fall 2021 freshmen application is now available.

Kali Tucker is our Regional Admissions Advisor for Auburn. Her contact information is below.

334-734-3381 (office) kali.tucker@auburn.edu http://auburn.edu/admissions/

Scholarships are available for BOTH high school seniors and for current members taking college courses.

Applications due March 31st.

This $1,000 scholarship is available to a senior graduating in May 2020, from an Alabama public high school.  The applicant’s custodial parent, guardian, step parent, or grandparent must be an active SCEA member (teacher, counselor or administrator) in good standing.

This $1,000 scholarship is available to active members in good standing of the Shelby County Education Association who are returning to school to further their education in an education-related field.

Awards of  $1,000 will be given to multiple graduating high school seniors across Alabama. Students should demonstrate exceptional academic performance and/or significant financial need.

The following eligibility requirements must be me to qualify.

Applicant must be:

A resident of the State of Alabama

A graduating senior from a high school in Alabama

Accepted into an accredited college or university

GPA must be 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Application package or online submission must be received no later than March 16, 2020 to be considered.

https://naifa-alabama.com/scholarship-application/

Eligibility: The Alabama Center for Architecture awards scholarships to eligible deserving students in the following categories:

1. High school students entering freshman year of an accredited architecture program

2. College students entering the first year of an accredited architecture program (i.e. transferring from a junior or technical college program, or enrolling in an architecture program commensing after the freshman year)

3. Undegraduate and post-graduate students continuing in an accredited B. Arch or M Arch program

4. Post-graduate students entering the first year of an accredited M Arch program

All eligible programs must be accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board. Students must be permanent residents within Alabama boundaries and enrolled full-time for the complete 2020-2021 academic year. Past recipients of an ACFA Scholarship are welcome to apply.

Procedure: Completed applications (including all required submissions) must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2020.

Evaluation: Awards will be based on academic performance, graphic ability, financial need, and overall interest in the profession of architecture.

Click on the link below for more information and application.

This year’s camp is scheduled for June 8th-12th from 8:30am to 3:00pm each day and will be held at the Career Technical Educational Center in Columbiana. This is a one-of-a-kind learning experience and is designed to be challenging, yet fun! 

Students interested should fill out an application—link is below.

Deadline for applications is April 17^th.   Completed applications should be turned in the guidance office.

Additional information, permission forms, and a week-at-a-glance schedule will be sent to accepted girls prior to the beginning of camp.