COLLEGE COUNSELING
Attend Spartanburg Methodist College Tuition Free
Students who graduate with at least a 3.0 GPA can attend Spartanburg Methodist College tuition free. A savings of $12,723. Other scholarships and grants may also be available to cover the cost of room and board. Apply early for the best financial aid awards. Attend a Discovery Day and receive even more. Discovery Day
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Register for NCAA
Any senior who is contemplating playing a sport at the college level must be registered with the NCAA. Be sure to complete a transcript request in the office after you have registered. Register
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Academic Common Market
Would you like to attend an out-of-state school for in-state tuition? The Academic Common Market is a program that could enables students to attend out-of-state schools that offer a major that a South Carolina school does not have for in-state tuition. It is only for public colleges and universities. The only catch is that participants cannot take advantage of state scholarships. Learn more at sreb.org/page/1304/academic_common_market.html
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Applying to USC? Check this out.
The USC Guide to Planning Your Senior Year
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Important Links
Scholarships: Cappex.com
College application information: collegeapps.about.com
College class equivalencies: sctrac.org
State scholarships: che.sc.gov
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South Carolina State Scholarships
HOPE Scholarship 4-Year SC - Public or Private Award: $2500 . First year only. Requirements: 3.00 GPA. No application needed.
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LIFE Scholarship - 2-Year SC Public or Private Award: Up to the cost of USC Regional campuses. Up to 2 years. Requirements: 3.00 GPA. Must maintain GPA. No application needed.
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LIFE Scholarship - SC Technical College Award: Cost of tuition. Up to 2 years. Requirements: 3.00 GPA. Must maintain GPA. No application needed.
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LIFE Scholarship - Four-Year SC Public or Private Award: Up to $5000. Up to 4 years. Requirements: Must meet 2 of 3: 3.00 GPA/Top 30% senior class/1100 SAT or 24 ACT. Must maintain GPA. No application needed.
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Palmetto Fellows Scholarship* - 4-Year SC Colleges and Universities-Public or Private Award: $7500 Requirements: Must meet all: Ranked cumulatively 1 or 2 for 10th or 11th or 12th, 1200 SAT/27 ACT, 3.5 GPA. Must maintain GPA. Must complete application through counselor. *Many colleges add additional scholarships/Benefits for Palmetto Fellows.
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LIFE/Palmetto Fellows Math/Science Enhancement - 4-Year SC Public or Private Award - Up to $2500. Sophomore-Senior Year. Requirements - 14 hours of math/science courses freshman year (Dual-enrollment counts.)
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CHE Approved Programs for Scholarship Enhancements. Check major under each college.
QUICK LINKS
Test Registration Information
Laurens Academy Code – 411274
NCAA Code – 9999
-Colleges you plan to apply
-Credit Card
-User Name and Password if previously registered
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Be sure the test score you need to qualify for admission has been sent to the college by ACT or College Board. They do not automatically send all of your scores.
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List the college when you register for the test in advance or go to the testing website and pay a fee to have it sent after you have received the score.
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