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