College, Scholarships and Senior Info
ACT registration instructions are available in the Career Center so stop by and pick yours up. Registration is on line. On the JHS Guidance Blog click on ACT then click on through to ACT online registration or go to www.actstudent.org.
Test Prep Sites
Faye Nichols Test Preparation (205) 823-2166 nactsat@bellsouth.net http://www.fayenicholsact.com
Jasper High School Code is 011-540.
ACT Fee Waivers-If you are an 11th or 12th grader receiving free or reduced lunch at Jasper High School, you are eligible for an ACT fee waiver. The limit is two per person for the regular registration deadline. They may not be used to pay for late registration. You must see your school counselor to begin the process. Also, if you are an athlete and are registering for the NCAA Clearing House, you are also eligible for a fee waiver if you received one to take the ACT with.
SAT Test Dates & Registration: www.collegeboard.com
ALABAMA COLLEGES-This is a link to all schools in the state of Alabama.http://ache.alabama.gov/Content/CollegesUniversities/Directory.aspx
BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN ALABAMA:
https://www.discoverbusiness.us/education/schools/us/alabama/
Scholarship Search Websites: students should register to be sent email updates regarding available scholarships and deadlines.
FASTWEB Free Scholarship Search Service
http://www.jasper.k12.al.us/admin/buildingManageContent.aspx?cid=74&id=1StudentScholarships.org
http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
https://weirdscholarships.net/
http://colleges.niche.com/scholarship/no-essay-scholarship/
http://scholarships.uncf.org/?_ga=1.140789170.1280350832.1476307101
http://scholarshipamerica.org/what-we-do/students-parents/open-scholarships/
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
http://scholarshipguidance.com
http://www.bie.edu/ParentsStudents/Grants/
https://www.facebook.com/college.scholarships/
https://studentloans.net/student-loans-without-a-cosigner/
http://payforcollegersource.com/
http://opportunity.collegeboard.org
https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/financial-aid/massage-therapy
http://www.WhatWillTheyLearn.com
https://bold.org/scholarships/high-school/
Minority Scholarships
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students/
Financial Aid Sites
https://ache.edu/PFC/mobile/index.html
http://www.collegescholarships.org/financial-aid/
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/students/
wwwational Academy of American Scholars
BankingSense.com's College, Scholarhsips & Grants Guide
Websites
Common Application - http://www.commonapp.org
Comprehensive Sites (College and Career Searches)
http://www.princetonreview.com
https://www.resumebuilder.com/high-school-resume-examples/
https://www.resumebuilder.com/create-a-resume/
Alabama Goes To College "Students and Families Guidebook" equips Alabamians with tools and connects them to relationships so that every student can plan for, pursue, and complete valuable postsecondary credentials. The Guide includes a senior timeline as well as information on the FAFSA, College Application Week and Choosing the Right School. The website is /userfiles/24/my files/students_and_families_guidebook.pdf?id=14358
"Getting In" Your Guide to Higher Education This publication will give you a jump start on planning for college. It includes information about admissions, the projected cost of a college education at all Alabama colleges and universities, scholarships, loans and grants. This publication is only available on line at http://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/planning?main=6&display=AL_gettingIn.
For regional college tours during the summer months www.college-visits.com
The Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAICU) interactive electronic college guide which can be accessed by clicking http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/14af2b63#/14af2b63/1. This next-generation publication includes short, introductory videos and profiles from 13 AAICU member colleges and universities. Although this information was published last year, it is still a viable link with valuable information.
Career Sites
http://www.careerplanning.about.com
http://www.self-directed-search.com
https://weirdscholarships.net/scholarship-essay-tips/
https://weirdscholarships.net/5-secrets-to-winning-a-college-scholarship/
https://weirdscholarships.net/the-dos-and-donts-for-winning-a-scholarship-application/