Powerful links to check out

Utilize these links…

• http://www.stateuniversity.com/financial-aid/ (Scholarships organized by state, university, and major!)
• http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/1287-winning-essay-tips-the-500-mistake (Winning Essay tips – very good)
• http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/schools_info/schools/ (List of requirements for admissions to every school in Texas)
• http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/funding/aid/faidalpha.php (List of scholarships for Texans)
• http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ByState/Texas/-s-s-TX/ (List of scholarships for Texas)
• http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ByState/Louisiana/-s-s-LA/ (List of scholarships for Louisiana)
• http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp (Want to be a teacher? Check out this grant option!)
• http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/funding/aid/scholarship/scaasf.php (Interest free loan option.  If you have to borrow money, this is one of your best options!)

 

First video blog

My first guidance counselor video blog on YouTube.  Hope to record on several topics and provide access via YouTube.  What topics would you like to hear more about?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TdfmJBlSdY

Welcome back to school!

As school is getting kicked off, go online now and register for the ACT and SAT!  It is also time to apply for college, so work on your resume, essays, and letters of recommendation. Praying for you as God leads you through life changing decisions in the days ahead.

Summer updates!

Check out these updated sections: Dual Credit, ACT and SAT 2011/2012 test dates, Emotional counseling sites, scholarship updates, test accommodations, and more..

Update your resume!!

Go to http://guidanceccs.wordpress.com/college-preparation/resume/ for help on updating your resume!

Gentx.org!

Check out this website for great college prep for Texans!

http://gentx.org/

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Website updates

I recently updated this blog with a new simpler to view layout.  The pages to the right have also been updated.  Please check out the school website at http://ccsorange.org/guidancecounseling.html for other information regarding preparing for college.

Urgent!!

Deadlines are important, so please do not miss them!  Two important reminders for you: EVERYONE file your FAFSA asap and continue to fill out scholarship applications.  Do not miss these deadlines.  Turn them in early when possible.  Here are some links:

• http://guidanceccs.wordpress.com/scholarship-list/fafsa-important/ (FAFSA information)
• http://guidanceccs.wordpress.com/scholarship-list/scholarships-by-deadlines/ (Scholarships listed by due dates)