Vol. X, No. 6 – February 2008
“GUIDANCE HAPPENINGS”
SENIORS: If the college(s) you have applied to need to receive a mid-year report, (a copy of your grades
including 1st semester grades for this year), you MUST put the request in WRITING or turn in the
college(s)’ mid year report form. If not, NO grades will be sent!!
-When you receive your college acceptance letter (s), please bring it to the guidance office so that we may
make a copy. Also, bring in any scholarship letters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS: Here is some advice from a college admissions officer: they have
noticed a worrisome trend in transcripts from high school seniors who had completed most of their
graduation requirements prior to their senior year. They opted to take a minimal and lightweight course
load for their last year of high school, apparently thinking that senior year courses and grades did not
matter in the college admissions process. YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO AVOID THIS MISTAKE.
Colleges and universities definitely look at senior year grades AND course load. A lightweight or
unchallenging academic load in the senior year can be the basis for a decision to reject an applicant. Make
sure you continue to take a full and challenging academic load through both terms of your senior year.
OPEN HOUSE: LCCC is hosting a Spring Open House at the Schnecksville Campus Student
Union on Wednesday, Feb. 20th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
-Burger King Scholars: Do you have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, work an average of 15 hours per week,
participate in community service and extra-curricular activities, demonstrate financial need, and plan to
further your education after high school? To apply, log on at www.bk.com/scholars. Deadline – 2/15
-The AXA Foundation is sponsoring the AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Program for seniors
who have demonstrated a drive to succeed, are well rounded, and determined to do their personal best.
Applications are available at www.axa-achievement.com. Deadline – 2/15
-Are you considering a college education through a Co-op Program? Apply for a co-op scholarship
through the National Co-op Scholarship Program. Deadline – 2/15
-PACB Scholarship Program – is your parent an employee or director of a Pennsylvania Association of
Community Bankers’ member institution? Scholarships are provided to children of PACB employees.
Deadline – 2/22
-The Lehigh Valley Section of the Society of Women Engineers is awarding scholarships to benefit local
female engineering students. Deadline – 2/22
-PSECU Scholarship, (PA State Employees Credit Union) – are you or anyone in your family a member of
the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union? Deadline – 2/29
-Are you considering studying for a career in Agriculture? Apply for the Delmarva Farmer Scholarship.
Applications are available in the guidance office or online at www.americanfarm.com Deadline – 3/3
-Are you an athlete looking for a Scholarship? The SAMMY 2008 Award Program recognizes
outstanding scholar athletes. Judging is based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership,
community service and what role milk plays in your success. Applications and rules are available online
at www.sammy.bodybymilk.com Deadline – 3/7
-AAA East Penn announces the continuation of the AAA Safety Patrol Scholarship Awards. The student
must have at one time participated in AAA’s School Safety Patrol Program. Applications are available in
the guidance office. Deadline – 3/10
-The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the PA Society of Professional Engineers is sponsoring an annual
scholarship award for outstanding seniors interested in engineering and who may need financial
assistance. Deadline – 3/14
-Youth Scholarship Program – for children of Law Enforcement and Fire Service Personnel, including
volunteer fire department personnel. Deadline – 3/15