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Scholarships

Testing/Assessments

Financial Aid

Course Selection/Scheduling

Credit Recovery

Want to find out what college works best for you? Click on the following link and type in any college in the US to find out information that can help you with that decision!

This might be the most useful tool for finding the right college for you academically and financially. You can search for any college in the U.S. and find:

• the average GPA of their incoming freshmen, as well as that college’s median SAT and ACT scores.
• Acceptance rate (%)
• The average price of tuition after grants
• Median student loan debt of graduates

http://www.collegeresults.org/

Where ya going Wednesday?  In participation with the Arkansas College Application Campaign, we are highlighting colleges during the month of October and encouraging seniors to apply.  Every Wednesday this month, staff will wear college shirts to support the campaign.

Class of 2019 - Need help completing the FAFSA?

Financial Aid Reps from UAFS will be in the SHS Library during Parent/Teacher Conferences to assist students and families with their 2019-20 FAFSA applications. You don't have to be planning to attend UAFS, their reps are here to help you regardless of where you plan to attend. Parent/Teacher Conferences are Tuesday, October 16th and Thursday, October 18th from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. 2017 Income Tax Information will be used to file the FAFSA.

Helpful FAFSA Links

FAFSA applications may be filed beginning Oct. 1, 2018 for the 2019-20 school year.

2017 Income tax information will be necessary to complete the FAFSA application.             

SENIORS are reminded to send a transcript to their college/university of interest.

See Ms. Calhoun, registrar, about this.

The Basic School 2018-2019

 First Session--August 24- September 20

Second Session- September 24-October 31

Third Session-- November 1-December 12

Fourth Session--January 14-February 14

Fifth Session--February 19-April 3

April 4-May 9

 Where: Southside High School 

When: Monday - Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

*Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Be sure to talk to your counselor about what you need to take in The Basic School.  

Tutoring

• NEW 2018-2019 School Year After school tutoring program for homework help and ACT prep. Tutoring and test prep will begin on Tuesday, October 23rd in the library and library classroom from 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.;  Monday-Thursday each week. 
• SHS Mu Alpha Theta Members provide tutoring in various subject areas. Interested students or parents may contact the counselor's office for a list of student tutors. Prices range from $10 to $20 per tutoring session.
• Several SHS teachers are available for tutoring. Student's should ask his/her teacher when they are available for tutoring. 
• Khan Academy - Students can make use of Khan's extensive library of content, including interactive challenges, assessments, and videos from any computer with access to the web.

Study Tips

• Secrets of a Straight A Student
• How to be a Better Student
• Study Skills Checklist
• 10 Habits of Highly Effective Students

University of Southern California

Students interested in a 2 or 4-week course in a variety of subjects now have an opportunity to attend USC summer programs.  Courses are interactive, engaging and challenging and can receive 3 units of transferable credits. Students can choose from over 20 courses in a variety of subject areas. 

Students may visit https://summerprograms.usc.edu/ for more information