College Zone
Ready for College or Trade School? Don't miss out on local scholarships from the Shiawassee Community Foundation!
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High school seniors, mark your calendars! The application window opens on November 15th and closes on January 31, 2023.
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The best part? There's just one application that allows you to be considered for multiple scholarships! To apply, it's crucial to identify your school's transcript manager. At OHS, that person is Mrs. Pilon, reachable at pilon@owosso.k12.mi.us.
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Get started by exploring this fantastic opportunity, along with many other local, regional, and state scholarships, at our Scholarship Zone online hub: ReachHigherOHS.org/scholarships.
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Secure your future with the support you deserve!
The Letter of Recommendation Request Form is a downloadable, printable, and fillable PDF. There are also printed copies in the SSC. The form is a resource tool for this year's graduating students to use as they apply for apprenticeships, jobs, trade school, and college.
IMPORTANT TIPS:
Make Timely Plans -
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1. Timing is Key - Give requestees PLENTY of time to fulfill your request on time. Keep in mind that dozens of seniors might be asking the same teacher or administrator for a letter. The more time you give them, the better.
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2. Communication is Key - Ask them ahead of time if they are able to manage a request letter by your deadline. think ahead of time about who you will ask and provide them a copy of your request form well ahead of time.
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Make & Keep Original - Fill out 1 original copy and keep that original so you are able to make additional copies if needed.
Make & Distribute Copies - Make copies of your original and provide a copy to each of your requestees.
YOUR OHS SSC COLLEGE SUPPORT NETWORK
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Contact Class of 2024 Counselor - Mr. Woltjer
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Finish Your FAFSA - FAFSA.gov
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SSC Scholarship Database
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Electronic Transcript Sending - OHS-Parchment Portal
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Official Paper Transcript Support - Mrs. Pilon
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FEATURED SENIOR RESOURCES
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CollegeBoard for Students - BigFuture
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NCES College Navigator - Find the Right College for You
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US Department of Ed - College Affordability and Transparency Center
ANNUAL SENIOR COLLEGE APPLICATION PLAN
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FALL - College Application Deadlines in Michigan: WHAT MICHIGAN COLLEGES ARE STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS? High school seniors, stay on track for your Fall 2024 college applications with this deadline schedule for the 2024-2025 college academic year. Be sure to confirm the dates with the schools directly.
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OCTOBER - Michigan College Month: Michigan College Month is part of the American College Application Campaign initiative with the goal to provide every graduating high school senior the opportunity to apply to college and for financial aid. Special focus is placed on assisting students who would be the first in their families to attend college and students who may not have otherwise seriously considered applying to college.
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NOVEMBER 1 to May 1 - Michigan College Cash Campaign: College Cash Campaign in Michigan's initiative focused on encouraging a school-wide rally around FAFSA and scholarship completion to help students find cash for college.
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MAY 1 - Decision Day: Decision Day is part of the National College Signing Day initiative, and is focused on recognizing high school seniors for their postsecondary educational plans and encouraging younger students and families to prepare early for postsecondary education. College Decision Day is held annually on or around May 1 and is designed to coincide with the date that most seniors must inform a college of their plans to enroll.
