Alma College

Alma College Counselor Connection - Winter 2014

Happy holidays from Alma College! We hope you are enjoying winter's early arrival. I am excited to share some of our latest updates in this edition of the Counselor Connection. Summer Camp Opportunities In addition to our existing summer camp opportunities, we are excited to announce new summer experiences that can be explored here. Opportunities include exploration in the STEM fields, Model United Nations, performing arts, and athletics. Scholarship Opportunities You may already know that accepted students receive merit scholarships ranging from $12,000-$20,000 per year, but we offer so much more! For example, Scholars Summit is an opportunity for our top scholars to interview to increase their merit award by an additional $1,000-$4,000! Any students involved in the performing arts may audition for scholarships before March 1 (they do not have to be a music major or minor to earn a performance scholarship). You can also find our interest based scholarships here, including fine arts, Pre-Law, Religious Leadership, Business, and more. We Can Help with Group Travel Costs! If you would like to bring a group of students to visit campus, we are happy to assist you! If you would like more information, feel free to contact me by responding to this e-mail. If you know of a student who is interested in scheduling an individual campus visit, they may do so at www.alma.edu/visit. We hope to see you and your students on campus soon! Holiday Campus Closure Please note that the Admissions Office will be closed December 24th-29th and December 31st (afternoon only). However, if you need to reach us during these times, please feel free to call 1-800-321-ALMA with a detailed message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Once again, I'd like to wish you a joyful holiday season! Please feel free to contact me if you would like to refer a student or if you have any questions. Sincerely, Amanda Slenski Director of Admissions

Senior News

SENIOR NEWSLETTER/BULLETIN #9

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.     Mrs. McClure is now in Room E233!!!  See her anytime for assistance with scholarship information, ACT help, getting a PIN for financial aid, or just anything you want to ask!

2.     Seniors! Apply to colleges and submit your transcripts before Christmas break as possible!

Colleges begin awarding scholarships early in semester two!!!

3.     See this bulletin at eastenglishvillageprepacademy.blogspot.com, the EEVPA Facebook page, or on twitter@EEVPA.       It is also emailed to all staff members; ask any teacher to print it out!

4.     If you are working on a scholarship, you MUST collaborate with Mrs. McClure!

 

COLLEGE INFORMATION

·         COLLEGE TRIP:                        Grand Valley State University – Thursday, December 4^th, 2014

See Ms. Holsey for details!!

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Detroit College Promise Scholarship and Detroit Scholarship Fund

.           Check with Mrs. McClure to see if you are eligible for $$!!!   

Courage To Grow Scholarship                                 http://couragetogrowscholarship.com

.           GPA:                 2.5 or better

.           Essay:               Why you believe you should be awarded this scholarship                     (short essay!)

.           Amount:           $500  - this is awarded monthly

.           Deadline:          Must be submitted by December 30, 2014

University of Michigan Club Scholarship

.           Must apply to U of M-Ann Arbor

.           Must be in the top 1% of graduating senior class

.           Must have honors and awards, community service, extracurriculars

.           Essay:               250 words: Write about a person or an event that has influenced your life in a significant way

.           Essay:               200 words: Explain your economic need and what you are doing to help with your financial

                                    situation

.           2 recommendations

.           Amount:           $3,000

.           Deadline:          Must be received by January 16, 2015

A GPA Isn’t Everything Scholarship                                http:www.cappex.com/scholars

.           Must plan to enroll in college in the next 12 months

.           Must have extracurriculars, information about your intended college, academic achievement, leadership, and

            volunteer activities – you do not have to have the best grades as long as you have other merits and activities

.           Must create an account at the website above and follow the directions

.       Amount:           $1,000, awarded monthly!!

2015-2016 NFL Alumni Scholarship          For both male and female athletes

.           GPA:     3.0 or better

.           ACT:    19 or better

.           Must be an athlete who is NOT getting an athletic scholarship, but plans to participate in college athletics

.           Essay:   500 words: Why athletic participation has been important to you and how this scholarship will help

            you achieve your goals

.           Amount:           $2,500

,           Deadline:          Must be received by February 6, 2015

SENIORS, THIS IS YOUR YEAR! 2015! YOU HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO!! GET BUSY!!..................Mrs. McClure               

Free College Money

 

 

East English Village Career Center is here to assist our students with all of their college needs.  It is never too early to start planning for the next chapter in your life.  The Federal Student Aide Application will be on line the 1^st of January.  Please make sure you have your correct social security number and FAFSA Pin number at your immediate disposal. 

Please take a minute to read an interesting article in the Detroit News this weekend.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/columnists/brian-j-oconnor/2014/11/23/free-college-money-try-fafsa/19455003/

China Clark - EEVPA Senior

Congratulations China Clark
on your acceptance to the University of Kansas

Detroit Public Schools Student of the Week

East English Village senior QB Anton Curtis named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week.


East English Village senior quarterback Anton Curtis accounted for five touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs’ 40-21 MHSAA Division 2 district semifinal victory Saturday against Port Huron and has been named the Detroit Public School League Proud Strong Learner of the Week.
“He played like a senior quarterback should,’’ the Ville coach Rod Oden said of the 6-2, 175-pound three-year starter.
“He made good decisions with the football all game long. His senior leadership was evident on the field.”

http://detroitk12.org/content/2014/11/07/east-english-village-senior-qb-anton-curtis-named-psl-proud-strong-learner-of-the-week/

SENIOR NEWSLETTER/BULLETIN #7

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.     Mrs. McClure is now in Room E233!!!  See her anytime for assistance with scholarship information, ACT help, getting a PIN for financial aid, or just anything you want to ask!

2.     YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR THE NOV 7 ACT! The cost is a fee waiver and a $24 late fee. Bring in your $ to Mrs. McClure for processing to ACT.

3.     See this bulletin at eastenglishvillageprepacademy.blogspot.com, the EEVPA Facebook page, or follow us on twitter@EEVPA. It is also emailed to all staff members; ask any teacher to print it out!

4.     Athletes!!! Register with the NCAA at www.eligibilitycenter.org.  You must have already received a fee waiver for the ACT to pay for registration.  See Ms. Mia if you have questions or concerns!!

5.     If you are working on a scholarship, you MUST collaborate with Mrs. McClure!

 

COLLEGE INFORMATION

·         COLLEGE VISIT:                      Henry Ford College – Thursday, November 13, 2014 – 11:00 – Auditorium

Selected Seniors! Invitation Only!

·         COLLEGE TRIP:                        Black College Fair - Greater Grace Conference Center, Thursday, Nov 13 A.M.

Selected Seniors! Invitation Only!

·         HBCU COLLEGE FAIR:              Black College Fair at EEVPA – Tuesday, November 18th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

·         COLLEGE VISIT:                      Grand Valley State University – Wednesday, November 19^th, 2014 – 11:00

Invitation Only!

·         COLLEGE TRIP:                        Grand Valley State University – Thursday, December 4^th, 2014

See Ms. Holsey for details!!

 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Detroit College Promise Scholarship

.           Check with Mrs. McClure to see if you are eligible for $$

The New Metropolitan Detroit Club Scholarship

.           Saturday, November 15, 2014 – A FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP AT 3:30 – 6:30 PM!!

        Scott Memorial United Methodist Church, 15361 Plymouth Road, Detroit, MI 48227

.           RSVP  to Education@NewMetroDetroitNANBPWC.org

.           You will get extra bonus points on the Scholarship Application to be presented to you for attending this important Financial Aid Workshop!!! See Mrs. McClure for more details or phone numbers!

Wayne State Detroit Urban Scholars Scholarship

.       Must apply to Wayne State, be accepted, and attend Detroit Urban Scholars Day

.           GPA:                 3.0                   ACT:    21 or better

.           Essays:             200 wds. for each statement -------

I am proud to be a Detroiter because… and   I show my pride in this city by giving back in the following ways…

.           2 recommendations

.           Amount:           $24,000

.           Deadline:          Must be submitted by December 15, 2014

Courage To Grow Scholarship                                 http.//couragetogrowscholarship.com

.           GPA:                 2.5 or better

.           Essay:               Why you believe you should be awarded this scholarship                     (short essay!)

.           Amount:           $500  - this is awarded monthly

.           Deadline:          Must be submitted by November 30, 2014

             SENIORS, THIS IS YOUR YEAR! 2015! YOU HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO!! GET BUSY!!

                                        ………………………………………………………………………………Mrs. McClure               

Wayne State University On Site

 

Congratulations Class of 2015

EEVPA is getting the job done.  The following students were accepted to Wayne Sate University for the Fall 2015 academic school year:

Tremaine Dwight

Tatiana Henderson
Da'Jon Johnson
Samone Timmons

Floyd Breham

Tia Breham

China Clark

Daja Ellis

Tonshana Love

Sasha McBride

Lakinyah Shannon

Cheena Sims

Tylor Swift

 

We are building a legacy of educational scholars.

MLK Day Mini Grants

The Michigan Community Service Commission in partnership with various nonprofits will award mini grants for volunteer projects in recognition of National Service Day.  Projects can take place Monday, January 12, 2015 through Friday, January 23, 2015.  Please view their website for all application details.
http://www.cvent.com/Surveys/Welcome.aspx?s=c002a1c9-fce8-4181-a3f3-b13ad75ede44

Senior Bulletin

 

SENIOR NEWSLETTER/BULLETIN #4

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.     THE NEXT ACT DEADLINE IS NOV 7 FOR THE DECEMBER TEST. Get your fee waiver from your counselor!

2.     FREE ACT PRACTICE:  www.number2.com

3.     ACT Prep Course!!  9-week course from Oct 14 – Dec 9, 6-8:00 pm. $155 including supper and snack. Held at EMU Detroit Campus, 7800 W.Outer Dr., 3rd floor, Henry Ford Medical Center. 313-874-5820.

4.     Make sure you have completed Mrs. Carter’s Senior Survey!! This is MANDATORY, SENIORS!

This survey is very important for college visit invitations and scholarship opportunities! 

You may miss out on other senior activities if this survey is not completed!

5.     Remember, this bulletin is posted at eastenglishvillageprepacademy.blogspot.com, the EEVPA Facebook page, and follow us on twitter@EEVPA. It is also emailed to all staff members!

There is no excuse for you to not be aware of important senior information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6.     Athletes!!! Register with the NCAA at www.eligibilitycenter.org.  You must have already received a fee waiver for the ACT to pay for registration.  See Ms. Mia if you have questions or concerns!!

 

COLLEGE INFORMATION

·         COLLEGE VISIT:          Marygrove College – Monday, October 20^th – 11:00 AM – Auditorium

Invitation Only!

·         COLLEGE VISIT:          Harris Stowe State University – Tuesday, October 21^st – 11:00 AM – Auditorium

Invitation Only!  You do NOT want to miss THIS ONE!

·         COLLEGE FAIR AT WAYNE STATE:    Friday, Oct 24th - For invited and selected seniors only!!!       

·         ONSITE ADMISSIONS:          Michigan State University Onsite Admissions – Monday, October 27^th,

8:00 – 3:00 PM – see your counselor for location of this event

·         COLLEGE VISIT:          Albion College – Tuesday, October 28^th – 11:00 AM – Auditorium

Invitation Only!

·         COLLEGE VISIT:          University of Michigan-Dearborn – Thursday, October 30^th – 11:00 AM – Auditorium

Invitation Only!

·         COLLEGE ONSITE:       “Decision Day” at Renaissance High School – Saturday, November 1, 2014

Apply ahead to 5 colleges, then register for Decision Day online at www.admissions.msu.edu/decision2015.asp

·         HBCU COLLEGE FAIR:  Black College Fair at EEVPA – Tuesday, November 18^th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship                    

.           https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=5677&culture=en

            Must apply online using the link above

.           Must be African-American senior

.           Must attend 4-year college/university

.           GPA:     Competitive (3.0 or above)

.           ACT:    21 or better

.           Must demonstrate leadership potential and dedication to community service

.           Must demonstrate financial need

.           3 Essays!          1. On Jackie Robinson               2. A pressing global issue          3. On your leadership

.           Amount:       $30,000  ($7,500 per year)

.           Deadline:      Must be received on or before February 15, 2015

                       

SENIORS, THIS IS YOUR YEAR! 2015! YOU HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO!! GET BUSY!!

                                        ………………………………………………………………………………Mrs. McClure