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2010 Seniors and Parents
Information that hopefully will help to make the IB senior year go a little smoother.

• Remember that the Extended Essay is DUE TO MR. GUICE no later than Friday, October 30, 2009.
• You should be working on your CAS hours and documenting them.
• College searches should not begin, if you have not already done so. In your Junior Conference Mrs. Cavanaugh suggested making a matrix of colleges you may consider applying to and some pertinent information about each one ( i.e. majors, size, location, IB and AP policies for accepting credits, application process—Deadlines, common application? Essays? Etc.
• Complete your resume for Mrs. Cavanaugh, with a copy for your teachers, IF you want a letter of recommendation. Mrs. Cavanaugh needs at least a week’s notice, with the resume in her hands, to complete a letter of recommendation.

College information Opportunities for Juniors and Seniors only

Campus Visits

PLEASE check with your teachers and get permission to attend these visits well before the date of the visit. Also, you MUST email Mrs. Cavanaugh of your interest and plans to attend each and every one of these college visits.

Florida Southern College – Friday, Oct. 2nd at 10:15am

Southern Methodist - University Wed, Sept. 16th 10:20am
Location to be announced

FAU Harriett Wilkes Honors College - Tuesday, Oct. 6th 8:55am
Location to be announced

Florida Institute of Technology - Tuesday, Oct. 6th 1:30pm
Location to be announced

Boston University and Skidmore will also be visiting
Dates and meeting location to be announced

College Visits in our Area

Tulane University – Mon., Oct. 5th 7:00pm Tulane Wants to Meet You program.
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore, 2225 North Lois Avenue, Tampa 33607. Tulane Admissions 1-800-873-WAVE to RSVP for this event.

Washington University in St. Louis – Admissions Information Sessions:
Sunday, Sept. 13 Orlando Marriott Downtown, 400 West Livingston St, Orlando 407-843-6664, Oct. 8th Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 N. Westshore Blvd, Tampa 813-287-2555. Both are 7:30pm to 8:30pm.

Bates College Prologue at BATES CAMPUS –Oct. 11 to 13 or Nov 8-10.
You need to apply by going to www.bates.edu/perspectives.xml or call 207-786-6000.

Duke University – Discover Duke
at the Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 North Westshore Blvd on Monday, Oct 5th at 7:00pm or at the Orlando Science Center, 777 East Princeton Avenue on Sun Oct 4th at 6:00pm.

Scholarship Opportunities

Questbridge – National College Match.
This is a scholarship organization which connects students with financial need to scholarships at participating universities. Go to www.questbridge.org for more information or call 1-888-275-2054. This is a good opportunity for students who qualify.

Notre Dame University
The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholarship is a merit program designed specifically to attract the most talented undergraduate students to Notre Dame. IB School at BHS may nominate two students seriously interested in attending Notre Dame. It includes four years at $25,000 per year, fully funded summer experiences, program activities, etc. Criteria include distinguished academic accomplishment, exemplary moral character, demonstrated leadership abilities and sincere commitment to service. Pease see Mrs. Cavanaugh no later than Monday, September 21, 2009 to express an interest in being nominated for this scholarship.

The 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Recognizing high school students for volunteer service in their communities. All grade levels may apply. Application deadline is November 9, 2009. Go to http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential and click on “How to Apply”. Follow the onscreen instructions. When asked to type in a key word, type in spirit. For a paper application call 877-525-8491.

Oh the Places You’ll Go!
Random House Dr. Seuss College Scholarship recognizes a high school senior who understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer. Award $5,000. Go to www. ohtheplaces.org for the application requirements. Deadline Feb. 15, 2010. Only current seniors may apply.

Washington University in St. Louis Danforth Scholarship Program.
Email Mrs. Cavanaugh if you intend to apply for this university and want information on this scholarship.

Emory Scholars Program
If applying to Emory and are interested in this scholarship opportunity, send Mrs. Cavanaugh your name. She can nominate only four seniors.

University of South Carolina at Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Foundation Scholarship.
IF you are going to apply to USC at Chapel Hill, and are interested in this scholarship opportunity, email Mrs. Cavanaugh your name right away. She can only nominate one student. It is a long process for the interested student.

General College Information for Seniors

UCF (University of Central Florida)
no longer requires a Counselor Recommendation Form. UCF had to cut the following majors: Cardiopulmonary Science, Radiological Sciences, Management Infor Systems, Elec Engineering Tech, Information Systems Tech.

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
accepts a large number of credits from IB graduates. Visit www.winthrop.edu for details.

U.S. Service Military Academies
Deadline for Application is October 19, 2009. See email Mrs. Cavanaugh sent out earlier this week, or see Mrs. Cavanaugh for application.

New York University Study Abroad Opportunities
Go to www.nyu.edu/studyabroad for details.

New York University – Gallatin School of Individual Study.
Go to www.nyu.edu/gallatin for details. Concentration in areas such as International Development, Pre-law, Critical Race Theory, Literature, Psychology, Creative Writing, Neuroscience, and Theater.

Universiteit Utrecht – English taught degree programs in the Netherlands.
Go to www.uu.nl/internationalstudents for details.

Information brochures on the following colleges. Stop by Mrs. Cavanaugh's office to pick one up if you are interested:

• Stonehill College, Easton, Massachusetts
• Ohio State University
• Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana

Volunteer Opportunities

VISTE – Volunteers in Service to the Elderly
needs volunteers. If interested go to www.viste.org or email Ashley@viste.org.

Alzheimer’s Association – Memory Walk ’09.
Many ways you can serve the community. Go to www.alz.org/FLGulfCoast or contact Stephanie Thompson at 863-292-9210 for details. (Some activities are: Forming a club, participating in a walk, conducting fundraising activities, volunteering during a walk, etc.)

Miscellaneous Information

Seniors: SAT Subject Test Preps
Mrs. Cavanaugh has a CD you may want to borrow for the French and Spanish SAT subject tests.

SAT Preparation Course
The Learning Resource Center of Polk County is offering an SAT/PSAT prep course at their location at 1628 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland. Call 688-9477 for dates and details. (Cost: $425 for all three, $190 for Math, $190 for Critical Reading, $65 for writing).

BHS Scholarship Bulletin

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