Shelby County High School Counselor's Blog

Below are dates and deadlines for students applying to Auburn Fall 2020.

Fall 2020 Application Open                           August 15, 2019

Early Action Deadline (non-binding)       November 1, 2019

Decisions Released                                        December 1, 2019

Scholarship Deadline                                 December 15, 2019

Regular Application Deadline                      February 3, 2020

Decisions Released                                         March 2, 2020

Enrollment Deposit Deadline                         May 1, 2020

Wait Listed Students Notified                        May 15, 2020

Early Action decisions will include acceptances, defers and denials.  Deferred students will have an opportunity to submit additional information by the regular application deadline.  Examples include an updated high school transcript with fall grades, updated test scores, recommendation letter from a teacher or counselor focusing on the applicant’s academic abilities. 

A completed admissions application file includes: On-line admissions application, application fee, an official high school transcript and official ACT or SAT scores. The fall 2020 admissions application is on our AU admissions website.  It will include a required essay (500 words) and two short answer prompts (250 words each).  Essay and short answer prompts will be released on August 15.  Applicants will submit an official high school transcript and official ACT or SAT test scores.  Official test scores are sent directly from the ACT or College Board.  The admissions application fee is $50.  Students may submit an application fee waiver to cover that cost (ACT, SAT or NACAC fee waivers are most common). Contact Mrs. Keahey for fee waivers for qualifying students and official transcripts.

The 2020 application is available today! Students can access the application atapply.ua.edu. Applicants will need to submit the application for admission, application fee, a copy of their official test scores, and their official high school transcript. 

Your UA Regional Recruiter is eager to help you and your students through each step of the process.

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In addition to serving injured individuals, we want to help our community’s youth by offering one high school senior a one-time $500 scholarship. By providing financial assistance, we hope to help one student pursue their academic endeavors. Our law firm values community and we believe in investing in the future.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must plan to attend a college or university in Alabama
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Submissions must be made by August 14, 2019. Our firm will announce the winner on September 2, 2019.

Please go to
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September 30th-Oct. 1st. at Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana.

Students must be in their freshman or sophomore year of high school in fall 2019.

After the free, two-day training at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, students should be prepared to

* Advocate for agriculture

* Identify their potential to better serve communities

* Step into leadership roles

The conference includes:

* High-energy workshops

* Motivational speakers

* Outdoor activities and games

* Relationship-building with leaders across the state

Application deadline is August 13th.

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See the link below for the Novella Club Scholarship application. Applications should be returned to the SCHS counseling office by 5/10/19.

2019 Summer STEM Program for Minority Girls

Lawson State Community College

The Girls IMPACT program seeks to encourage minority girls (8th-12th graders) to pursue math-related careers by increasing their mathematical proficiency and exposing them to women who are STEM professionals.

In order for candidates to participate in this free summer experience, girls must be rising 8th-12th graders. Girls who will be first-generation college students are especially encouraged to apply. Accepted applicants will be notified by email mid May.

Dates of the program-Thursday only-June 6-July 18th. Excludes July 4th. Times of program-10:00 am-3:00 pm. Lunch will be served for participants.

Deadline May 7th.

Apply at http://girlsimpactalabama.org/

Questions? Contact Dr. Shawanda Thomas girlsimpactalabama@gmail.com

Attention Seniors planning to attend the University of Montevallo in the fall of 2019! A scholarship fund has been established at the University of Montevallo in loving memory of Tara Owen, who lost her life on October 24, 2001, after a long, courageous battle with cystic fibrosis.

The completed application form must be returned to the Shelby County High School counselor no later than May 1, 2019, together with:

1. A personal letter from you introducing yourself to us;
2. Two letters of recommendation, preferably from teachers or an adult friend;
3. Qualifications are the following:
   • Senior who will attend University of Montevallo
   • Student must have a 3.0 GPA or above
   • Student who has overcome or dealt with a major difficulty in life

Click the link below for the application.

The 2019 ACT Prep Camp will be held on Tuesday, May 28th – Friday, May 31st, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This camp is available for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors and will help equip students with test-taking strategies to better prepare them for taking the ACT test.

Cost: $275 for general registration, 20% discount for children of UM employees and for students receiving free and reduced lunch.

• Includes lunch and a snack each day
• Covers all ACT test subjects with in-class practice testing
• Each participant will receive a copy of the official ACT Test Prep book, a math review card, a folder of study materials, a t-shirt, and other goodies

Click below to register for the camp.

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Questions? Call (205) 665-6077 or email partnerships@montevallo.edu

Individuals needing disability-related accommodations during this event should contact the host department or Disability Support Services (205.665.6250, DSS@montevallo.edu) as early as possible. Efforts will be made to accommodate all access requests regardless of timing, but the University cannot guarantee that requests made with less than one week’s notice can be met.

Just a reminder!! The MaryLou Kelley Scholarship Application provided by the Wilsonville United Methodist Women must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2019 (next Monday). The application MUST BE COMPLETED in full including the required attachments: 
Official High School Transcript certified by a high school counselor
Official copy of applicant’s ACT or SAT scores
Proof of acceptance into college, university, or technical school
Two letters of recommendation as specified on application
Short essay as specified on application

The application completed in its entirety (with required attachments) must be mailed to

Wilsonville United Methodist Women 
c/o Wilsonville United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 530
Wilsonville, AL 35186