Updates from the College Board (SAT'S) HERE.
Updates from ACT on testing HERE.
Updates on AP testing (Wow!) HERE
ACT 2020-21
Register HERE
Free full-length ACT practice tests and information booklets available in the office and online.
ACT fee waivers for financial need available in the counseling office!
College Board's Big Future
College Majors 101 to explore career paths and majors.
WOIS: Most students were given their WOIS log in info before leaving for the COVID-19 break. Site key required, contact counselor if need yours. Great resource! Spend some time learning your strengths, interests, and options!
College Scorecard is a great comparison tool.
PNACAC has moved its annual fall fairs online! Washington Student Week is October 19-23, and you can register now by clicking the button on this site. Free!
Want to see last year's FAFSA night Power Point? Click here.
Great article on Big Money, Hard Choices from Cardinal Newman Society.
Scholarship Search Engines
We all like a personalized invitation, but these search engines allow students to create profiles, browse, learn more about national and statewide options. Check them out:
fastweb.com
scholarships.com
Washboard.org This one is WWCS School Counseling's favorite; it is run by WA state and inlcudes local, state, national awards by emailing students after they complete a profile. For any student, any year, any time, a worthwhile exercise.
Check out this website featuring student-made videos at colleges across the country: Campus Reel
WWCC Foundation: Every student even partially considering applying to WWCC should start this NOW. Application opened Oct 1 and closes February 9, 2021. Everything you need, including step-by-step instructions, here: https://foundation.wwcc.edu/scholarships/
Elks Legacy Awards: For children and grandchildren of Elks only, application due February 5, 2021. Click here to apply.
Elks Vocational Grants: This is a local and WA state scholarship only, available to US Citizens planning on a 2 year terminal degree. Applications are online and due to the local lodge by March 1, 2021. Visit this site and be sure to roll your mouse over "What we do" and then click "Scholarships."
Elks Dave Nicholas Memorial is a LOCAL grant available to ALL students with a GPA of 2.2 to 3.2. Application is due annually the third Friday of March, or March 19, 2021, paper only, available from the counselor.
WSSRA (WA State School Retirees' Association) Scholarships for Future Teachers. GPA of 3.0 or higher, intend to be a teacher or other school employee. There are 8 one-time scholarships of $2500; 2 for $2000, and 16 for $900 that are renewable for four years. Find the application online at www.wssra.org, under the Foundation Tab, print and mail to WSSRA, PO Box 5127, Lacey, WA 98509 by March 1, 2021.
WOIS is a great way to learn about careers. Visit www.wois.org and use the site key available from the school counselor.