Cochran's Corner

JOSTENS will be here during acceleration tomorrow!  We will meet in the bandroom.  WORK KEYS is TUESDAY!  If you haven't met with me to do your pregrid - you must do that ASAP on Monday.  FAFSA Opens on October 1st.  We will have a day where parents can come in and get help filing with me - date/time TBA.  Please see the recent blog post with FAFSA info and webinar for more information on how to file. ASVAB is on Thursday if you are interested! JOSTENS order day is Monday, October 7th.  Deposits will be due that day. END of the 1st 9 weeks is October 8th - check your grades and turn in missing work! HUNTINGDON will REALLY be here on October 10th during acceleration. :) Red Ribbon Week October 28-Nov 1st COLLEGE APP WEEK Nov 4 - 8th College Spirit Day will be Wed the 6th MOST colleges will be free to apply that week...I'll have computers ready for to use in my office. Not sure why I decided to add so many works in CAPS!  We have a good ...

This is a new video from Alabama Possible to help with FAFSA Completion.  The first part is more for school staff.  If you fast forward to the 3.30" mark - you will begin the section on the FAFSA. https://youtu.be/LQbfXRZDglc?t=180 Don't forget that the window to begin the FAFSA starts Oct 1.  They will be looking at tax returns and assets from the 2018 tax year. FSA IDs Now is the time for your students to create their FSA IDs. By creating the FSA IDs now, you are preparing your students to complete the FAFSA when the portal opens on October 1. Students and families can create their FSA IDs here:  https://fsaid.ed.gov/ npas/index.htm   Gathering Documents You will need several important documents and pieces of information to complete the FAFSA. Before the FAFSA portal opens on October 1, go ahead and collect the following documents:  Student's Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number  Dates of Birth for student and parents...

Are in the office!  Must be on Free/Reduced Lunch or participate in Upward Bound.  Please turn your Fee Waiver back in to me when you are finished.  We can use them again to pay for college application fees!

1.         Montevallo will be hosting an  ACT Prep Camp  on October 5 from 8:30am-4:30pm. The cost is only $110 and students who receive free/reduced lunch can receive a 20% discount. For more information or to register click  here . 2.         The Art Department at Montevallo is pleased to announce they will be hosting an event called  Art Major For A Day  on Friday, October 25 from 9am-2pm. For more information or to register click  here . There is also a flyer attached. 3.         The Department of Communication will be hosting their second annual  Exploring Mass Communication Day  on Friday, November 1 from 9am-2pm. For more information or to register click  here . 4.         Our final, and most exciting update is that our requirements for our first tier academic scholarships are changing fr...

Our school will be giving the ASVAB on October 3rd at 8:15 AM.  Students interested must sign the clipboard outside of Ms. Cochran's office.  Please see the information below! ASVAB CEP The  ASVAB CEP  is a complete career planning program. Students are given the opportunity to take the ASVAB at no cost and no commitment to military service. The ASVAB CEP also provides an interest assessment and planning tools to help young adults explore career field entry requirements and various career paths, both military and civilian.  High school students in grades 10, 11 and 12 and those enrolled at post-secondary institutions can participate in the ASVAB CEP. Students in 11th grade and beyond receive valid scores for enlistment. The ASVAB may be given in paper and pencil or computer adaptive forms. There are different  strategies  for taking the ASVAB, depending on which one your school offers.  ASVAB CEP test results  are sent to schools s...

The following links will help you prepare for filing your FASFA in October.  Did you know that students in the state of Alabama left $60 million dollars unclaimed last year by not completing the FAFSA? 😳 We will have a FASFA day at school in early October where I can help you fill it out.  :)  Please go ahead and create your FSA ID's.  Parents and students both need one to electronically sign the FAFSA.  Please store this in a secure place where you can easily locate it.  Once it is created, it is needed every year when students refile.   The FAFSA now has a mobile app that you can download!  It is listed below. You can also go ahead and use the FAFSA4caster - it will give you an estimate of what money will be awarded to students.  :) Also here is a great link from Cash for College about the FASFA and types of assistance:  http://alabamapossible.org/programs/cash-for-college/cash-for-college-students/ FSA IDs Now is...

Tuskegee University Fall Open House Saturday, September 28, 2019 We, the Tuskegee University Family (faculty, staff, administrators, and students) - look forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to our annual Fall Open House on Saturday, September 28, 2019 !! Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at the Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Airplane on campus.  Student ambassadors and academic deans will give prospective students and their parents an entertaining overview of the different and exciting aspects of student life at the University. Prospective students will then have the opportunity to inquire about Tuskegee's elite academic programs and meet some of the Deans, department heads, faculty and staff responsible for producing some of the leading scholars, executives, athletes, engineers, architects, and scientists in the nation. Key campus administrators will also be on hand to answer questions regarding housing, scholarships, job placement, cooperativ...

Visit www.Troy.edu/tours to sign up!

Preview Day UWA announces upcoming Fall Preview Days! We will be hosting two Preview Day events this fall geared towards providing information to all college-bound high school juniors and seniors as well as prospective transfer students. The Fall 2019 Preview Day events will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 and Saturday, November 9, 2019. Attendees will have the opportunity to: Meet the President of UWA (Dr. Ken Tucker) Speak with admissions staff and faculty in your college of interest Tour our beautiful campus and freshman residence hall Explore our plentiful scholarship and financial aid opportunities Experience the excitement of UWA athletics by attending a UWA football game Preview Day attendance is free for prospective students and two guests, but we do ask that you please pre-register. Registration for both Preview Days is now open. You may register for Preview Day by clicking the “Click To Schedule A Visit” button below and selecting either the...

Preview Day  November 2 nd , 2019 Click here to register! ______________________________________________ Preview Day gives students the opportunity to build their own campus visit experience. Following the Welcome in Flowers Hall, guests will be able to pick and choose which sessions to attend. Registered students and guests will receive complimentary tickets to the football game, and we will be giving away a one-year full-tuition scholarship at the end of the third quarter! *Student must be present to win.* ______________________________________________ Preview Day Schedule : 8:00-9:00 a.m. - Check-in / Student Services & Organizations browse fair ( Flowers Hall ) 9:00-9:30 a.m. - Official Welcome ( Flowers Hall ) 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., & 11:30 a.m. - Admissions & Financial Aid presentations 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Meet & Greet with your academic college 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Campus & Residence Hall tours 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Honors Colleg...

  Fall Trojan Day Saturday, September 28, 2019 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time Status:  Space Available Up to 3 guests allowed Location:   Troy, Alabama Campus Description:   Fall Trojan Day is our Senior Preview Day where we welcome prospective students and their families to visit and learn more about the opportunities at TROY! During Trojan Day you will have the opportunity to learn all about Academics and Student Life from our faculty and student leaders during our browse session in the Trojan Arena. Following the browse sessions you will learn more about Admissions, Scholarships and Housing during our in-depth Admissions Presentation. To wrap up our sessions our Trojan Ambassadors will lead you on a walking campus tour showing residence halls, academic facilities, student life areas and more. We invite you to stay after the tour to cheer on our TROY Trojan football team in their game against Arkansas State University in our Veteran's Memorial...

Great Listing of Scholarships and additional career information! https://studentscholarships.org/#sthash.7Oa1HSrv.dpbs

Are you participating in dual enrollment at Troy University or interested in learning more? Come to our  FREE  Dual Day event on September 28 th  @ 10:00. This event will allow you to talk with current dual enrollment students, find out what the process of becoming a Trojan after high school is, and so much more! You will also be able to participate in a tailgating luncheon, take a tour of our beautiful campus, and receive  FREE  Football tickets to cheer on the Trojans as they take on Arkansas State. **Students can bring up to 3 additional guests (parents, siblings, etc.). These guests will also receive tickets.** To register for this event please go here:  Dual Day Registration With Trojan Pride,  Korrie Lynn James Coordinator of Dual Enrollment & Transfer Recruiting Troy University 111Adams Administration Building Troy, AL 36082 334-808-6707

Students Interested in Marion Military Institute   Marion Military Institute Fall Preview Days Saturday, September 28th OR Friday, November 1st These days are designed to allow students to experience cadet life. Students and their families will have the opportunity to experience a class, discuss financial aid and scholarships, and participate in question and answer sessions. It is free to attend. Campus Visits  Campus visits are available Monday thru Friday by appointment. Please have your students call us at 1-800-664-1842 to schedule a visit.  As you know, visiting a college of their choice can help students with their future plans. We would LOVE to have your students visit MMI anytime!.. AND we'd LOVE to visit with your students. If you'd like for us to schedule a private visit to talk about MMI with your juniors or seniors- please let us know! OR if you would like to bring a group of student to MMI- we would love...

Explore every path toward reaching your goals. When you step onto the LaGrange College campus, you'll discover a network of mentors committed to helping you unlock your possibility and realize your potential. They'll give you the freedom and guidance to find not only a job, but a career. Not only a living, but a calling. And you'll find a community of amazing students who far exceed national averages in job and grad school placement. Spark  your  curiosity. Reserve your space for Fall Preview Day:   Sept. 28, Oct. 14 or Nov. 16 RSVP:  www.lagrange.edu/preview  or call 800-593-2885 Because there's a journey waiting with a better you discovered at the end.

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I have a set of ACT Flash Cards broken into subjects.  Please come by and sign out a set! We also have a new Fisk's Guide to Colleges to view in my office.  Don't forget the Ultimate Scholarship book is in there too!  Only two students have looked at them and that was when I mentioned that it was there.

Montevallo’s  Fall Preview Day will be Saturday, October 12 . Your can register for the event online at  www.montevallo.edu/previewday .   Our popular Outdoor Scholars Program recently announced the addition of an  archery team  for fall 2020. There are scholarships available for the archery team, along with students who are a part of our fishing team. Students can  apply online .

**PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ALONG TO YOUR SENIORS!** This year we will be having several door prizes given away at the end of the career fair. Each student will be given a card at the fair. They must visit at least 8 colleges/military recruiters AND at least 8 businesses. At each visit the representative will need to initial the student's card. As the students are leaving, they will need to place their card (with their name and school on it) in the box near the exit. At 11:25, we will draw out cards. If a student that came from 9:00-10:40 is drawn, I will deliver their prize to their school on Thursday.  If a students does not have the required 8 college and 8 business rep.  initials, their card will not be added to the drawing.

Mississippi State Fall Preview Days October 14th, November 11th, and November 25th https://www.admissions.msstate.edu/freshmen/visit/on-campus-events/details/ Registration will go live on September 16th at 9AM

ALACRAO is pleased to announce that we are rolling into our second year of offering the  gotocollegefairs.com  barcode and scanner program for registration and data collection at our college fairs!!!!  YAY ! This free service for students offers the opportunity to provide more detailed information and even elaborate on interests, extra-curricular activities, special accomplishments etc.  With a few quick clicks, students fill out an online registration form just once.  This generates a personalized barcode that each student can print or display on their Smartphone and present to colleges at the fair.  Recruiters quickly collect information using a scanning device.  No need for students to complete prospect cards at every table taking time away from speaking with recruiters.  How does this work?     Students access  www.gotocollegefairs.com  website     Click on the “Student Register Now” button  ...