Dordt College Admissions Luncheon November 5th

High School students and parents are invited to attend an Admissions Luncheon with Dordt College at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5th in the Student Center at WMS.  Please pre-register by replying to this e-mail or signing up on the sheet posted at the Guidance Office.  Lunch is provided for those who pre-register by noon on November 4th.

With over 90 programs of study, Dordt College gives you an opportunity and an education to explore your options and find your calling, while also preparing you to take on the challenges of life with confidence. Here at Dordt College we approach everything—engineering, nursing, football, choir, EVERYTHING—with an understanding that Christ is Lord over all.

If you are unable to attend this presentation, but still want more information about Dordt, please contact Kailee Wolterstorff at Kailee.Wolterstorff@dordt.edu or go to the Dordt website at www.dordt.edu.  You can also contact two of our WMS teachers (Allison Vriend, AP English and Denise DeGroot, AP Psychology) who are graduates of Dordt.

National College Fair in Portland, November 2-3, 2014

The National College Fair is coming to Portland on November 2-3, 2014.  We are taking all the Juniors during the school day on Monday, November 3 (school day field trip).  However, we would like to ALSO encourage all 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students/parents to attend on Sunday, November 2 (on your own).  If you are interested in more information about this event, go to www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent where you can find a list of participating colleges, parent workshops, and instructions on how to register online www.gotomyncf.com and use your smart phone or barcode to speed up the college inquiry process. 

College Give-Aways

Many of the colleges that have visited WMS so far this year have left goodies for student give-aways.  We have:

Tee Shirts
Backpacks
Sunglasses
Pens
Pennants
Lip Balm
Coasters
Lanyards
Stickers
etc.

Any high school student who gets either a parent or another WMS student to sign up for this blog, who is NOT already signed up, before the end of the day on Friday can come and take their pick of the goodies :)  In order to prove you have done this, you need to bring to the Guidance Office:

1) a screen shot of the e-mail dated between now and October 31 from Feedburner that says:

Thanks for requesting an email subscription to the WMS Guidance and 
Counseling blog. This blog will give you regular updates and information 
regarding college preparation, scholarships, career exploration, and 
service opportunities.

2) a screen shot of the pop-up from Feedburner that says:

E-Mail Subscription Confirmed!

Corban University - FREE application code

Thanks to a WMS Alum who sent us a discount code, any WMS senior who applies to Corban University before December 31, 2014 can use the following discount code, which means they won't have to pay the $40 application fee.  It's nice to have WMS Alumni who are still thinking of us :) 

Apply at: http://undergrad.corban.edu/apply
Use the following discount code: 20CorbanU15

 

Mennonite College Fair at WMS on October 23

Fall is College Fair season, and we have 5 Mennonite Colleges coming to WMS for an on-campus College Fair this Thursday, October 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Parents, students, and Alumni are all invited to attend.  Most 8th grade, 10th grade, and 12th grade students will attend as an assignment in their social science class that day:

1st period – Government 12

2nd period – US History 8

3rd period – Government 12

6th period – Geography 10

7th period – Geography 10

Students who are not in one of these classes can attend at lunch or after school or during a study hall 4th period or 5th period.  This is an awesome opportunity to ask questions about college admissions requirements, college majors, campus life, and service/cross cultural opportunities.  If you are unable to attend, and you would like more information about one or more of these colleges, stop by the Guidance Office for contact information for our Admissions Counselors...or...go directly to their websites:

Bethel College www.bethelks.edu
Bluffton University www.bluffton.edu
Eastern Mennonite University www.emu.edu
Goshen College www.goshen.edu
Hesston College www.hesston.edu

Seattle Pacific University coming to WMS

This Wednesday, October 22, Seattle Pacific University will be in the Student Center after school (2:45-3:30) to meet with interested students and parents.  If you are unable to make it to meet with SPU in person, you can contact our Admissions Counselor, or visit SPU's website:

Noah Simpson
Senior Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions
Seattle Pacific University
206-281-3518

Lecrae Concert and Grand Canyon University Information Session this Friday, October 17th in Portland

GCU Fall Tour 2014—Canyon 101

Grand Canyon University is hitting the road and we're headed to a city near you! GCU has partnered with three artists – Kari Jobe, Rend Collective and Lecrae – to bring you select Canyon 101 events at concert venues across the U.S.  You and your parents are invited to a Canyon 101 course to learn about GCU's degree programs, general scholarship opportunities and our rapidly expanding campus.  After the Canyon 101 session stick around to rock out with FREE tickets to the Lecrae concert.  At Canyon 101 you'll be able to: Attend an information session on all things GCU Walk through the application process, step-by-step Get financial aid help, including FAFSA pointers If you’ve already been accepted and are ready to register, enroll for courses at the event to lock-in your scholarship offer RSVP using the link below for Canyon 101 today and get on the fast track to becoming a Lope! We hope you join us! http://www.cvent.com/events/canyon-101-fall-concert-tour-2014/event-summary-73bc7a3f883b4332a5354e47fb593354.aspx

PSAT Test for all 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Students

ALL 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grade students are taking the PSAT at Western Mennonite School next Wednesday, October 15, 2014.  This test is an important part of preparing for college entrance exams and other post high school plans.  For more information about the benefits of taking the PSAT, go to:
https://www.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/benefits

Students who took the PSAT last year can review those results and practice for this year by logging into their College Board accounts at www.collegeboard.org/quickstart using their user name/password.  Students who prefer a paper copy of the preparation booklet, or anyone with questions about the PSAT can stop by the Guidance Office for assistance.

Details for test day: 

Please get sufficient sleep and eat a good breakfast that morning.  Testing begins at 8:00 a.m.

PLEASE BRING the following items to the testing room:  # 2 pencils with erasers, water bottle, and an “approved” calculator (see College Board website or practice booklet for acceptable types of calculators).

Please DO NOT BRING your backpack, cell phone, pocket translator, scratch paper, books, etc. into the testing room with you.  You will have a short break to have a snack, but you must leave it in the very back of the testing room. 

Please ARRIVE ON TIME or early and go to your assigned room BEFORE 8:00 to check in.  Room assignments will be posted next to the mailboxes by the end of the school day on Tuesday.  Remember to leave your snacks at the back of the testing room.

 

Four Colleges Coming to WMS Next Week

Next week is full of opportunities for students to check out potential colleges.  ALL high school students are encouraged to attend at least one of these events:

MONDAY, October 13th

11:30-12:00    LeTourneau School of Aviation and Aeronautical Science will be available on a drop-in basis for students interested in Aviation and Aeronautical college majors/careers www.letu.edu/fly

12:00-2:45      Eastern Mennonite University (EMU)
Please contact Jason Good directly (jason.good@emu.edu, 540-209-5096) to arrange an individual appointment.  Free applications will be available. EMU will also be in the Salem area on Saturday and Sunday (October 11/12) if those dates work better for you.

2:45-3:15        Master's College www.masters.edu
Can you imagine a place where you can go to class and learn about medicine or English or the Bible, all the while, living life with like-minded students whose desire is to use the gifts and abilities that God has given them for His glory in the workplace?  Not only that, what if that place offered beautiful weather year round, the beach at your fingertips, and was 10 minutes from Six Flags?  Well, The Master’s College, located in sunny southern California, brings that dream to reality!  With over 57 areas of study and a commitment to teaching the truth of God’s Word in each classroom, TMC provides one of the best educational environments a student could ask for.  Known for its academic prestige and its world-famous President, Dr. John MacArthur,  The Master's College sets itself apart and provides an excellent option for students desiring a 4-year Christian Liberal Arts education! Come and see for yourself!

4:00-9:00       National Christian College Fair in Portland (for all Freshmen and their parents) - remember to sign up before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 9th at the Guidance Office if you plan to attend, and bring a sack dinner or money to buy dinner. THE FIRST 10 STUDENTS TO SIGN UP and ATTEND GET A PRIZE :)

TUESDAY, October 14th

Trinity Western University will be doing an admissions luncheon presentation at the Student Center from 11:45-12:15.  Students/Parents who sign up in advance (at the Guidance Office or by replying to this blog) will be provided with a light lunch while they listen to information about admissions, college majors, scholarships, etc. Free application until Nov. 15^th at www.twu.ca/apply

All Freshman - National Christian College Fair (please sign-up)

All WMS Freshmen are invited to attend the National Christian College Fair in Portland this coming Monday, October 13th (parents are also welcome).   Transportation will be provided for students who sign up before 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, October 9th.  We will be leaving WMS at 4:00 p.m., stopping for food on the way up (bring money or sack dinner) to Portland, attending the College Fair from 6-8 p.m., and then coming back to WMS by 9:00 p.m. 

For more information about this college fair, including a list of colleges that will be there, go to:

http://myblueprintstory.com/christian-college-fairs/?fid=72

To sign up, reply to this blog post or sign up on the sheet outside the Guidance Office before 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, October 9th.

Or

If parents wish to drive their own student(s), the address of the event is:

Westside Christian High School
8200 SW Pfaffle Street
Tigard, Oregon  97223

College Week Live Events

All Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend the following online college fairs and Keynotes (seminars) at www.CollegeWeekLive.com this semester:

October 9 - Univision Virtual College Fair (English/Spanish presentations about college admissions and financial aid)
KEYNOTE: There's Something Special About Being First (noon)

October 23 - All Access October (200+ school college fair)
KEYNOTE: Secrets to Winning a Scholarship (4:00 p.m.)

November 13 - All Access November (advice on college applications and financial aid)
KEYNOTE: What you need to know about the ACT test (1:00 p.m.)

December 11 - All Accesss December (help with last-minute college application and admissions questions)
KEYNOTE: Write your College Essay in Less Than a Day (4:00 p.m.)