October 1, 2007

To: Members of the Senior Class

From: Mr. Mellody, Guidance Counselor, Scranton Campus

Re: General Information

Representatives from the admissions office of the following schools will be at the table outside the cafeteria during the lunch periods:

                                                Tuesday – Lackawanna College

                                                Wednesday – Mansfield University and West Chester University

                                                Thursday – East Stroudsburg University

 

NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA FALL COLLEGE FAIR:

                The Northeastern Pennsylvania Fall College Fair will be held at the Mellow Center for Athletics and Wellness on the campus of Marywood University on Wednesday, October 10th, at 7:00 p.m. Over one hundred colleges and universities have been invited to participate. Presentions regarding higher education will also be held that evening.

 

INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES:

                There are many free scholarship searches on the Internet. The following are several of the most well known and comprehensive:

 

PENN STATE WORTHINGTON SCRANTON:

                Upcoming be a Penn Stater for a day programs; all are on Wednesday, October 3, November 7 and December 5. The day’s schedule includes a campus tour, sit in on classes, lunch, noontime activity, career explorations, meet current students, financial aid and admissions information. Interested students are asked to reserve their place by calling 963-2500 or online at ws.psu.edu.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Saint Francis University:

Saint Francis University, the oldest Franciscan university in the country, located in Loretto, Pa

announces the Franciscan Scholarship. The value of the award is $6,000 over four years. $1,500 is available annually to all graduates of a Catholic high school. It is their way of recognizing student accomplishments and assisting students in their journey in Catholic education. For more information contact the office of admissions toll-free at 1-866-342-5738.

 

                Saint Vincent College:

                Saint Vincent College is proud to announce the 27th annual Wimmer Scholarship Competition. Saint Vincent College will award five Wimmer Scholarships. The first place winner will be awarded full tuition and room and board to attend Saint Vincent College for eight semesters; a scholarship valued at $140,000.A full tuition scholarship will be awarded to each of the second through fifth place finishers at a value of more than $90,000. These scholarships will be awarded on the basis of performance on a competitive, general knowledge examination that will be administered on November 17th. To participate seniors must have a 3.25 GPA or higher and must have applied for admission preceding the date of the test. Interested students are asked to see Mr. Mellody no later than October 31st.

 

CAPPEX.COM:

                Cappex.com is a free service that lets students know which colleges would be interested in them before they apply. It helps set realistic expectations and broadens student awareness of college opportunities.  Cappex.com is going to award $25,000 in scholarships.