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Welcome to the West High SchoolCollege & Career PlanningSarah Bast, College & Career Counselorsarah.bast@knoxschools.org865-594-4477 ext 75214
Announcements
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March Madness for Juniors!
College Knowledge is the theme of the sessions in March. Please sign up for only one session/topic. All sessions will take place during Advisory in the Cafeteria:
March 4 & 5: Advice from Seniors
March 8 & 10: Common Application
March 12 & 22: Using SCOIR
March 23 & 24: Essays and Recommendations
Sign up at SignUpGenius
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Youth Leadership Knoxville- the application is now available online. Current sophomores/rising juniors are eligible to apply. This is a great opportunity to work with other high school students across Knoxville. The application is due April 1.YLK Application
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The UTK Tickle College of Engineering will host two virtual programs for current juniors in June 2021: High School Introduction to Engineering Systems (HITES). The deadline to apply is March 14 and more info and the application can be found HERE
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UT College of Verterinary Summer Program- applications are now available for the June 7-July 16 program. Must be current junior or senior, have a minimum 3.00 GPA and be available for 40 hours/week. Apply now HERE
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The Haslam College of Business is hosting three Pre-Collegiate Summer Virtual Programs. There is no cost to attend but you must apply by March 31. UTK Summer Business Programs
To Register: https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1HrdzBoYX1mZkLH
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The Emerald Youth Calling & Career Center offers free tutoring, homework help, ACT prep, and college & career workshops on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7 PM. Transportation is available. For more information, see your school counselor!
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Junior Girls- do you have an interest in Government? The 2021 Tennessee Girls State conference will be held virtually from June 1-4 and West can select two girls to represent our school. Girls State focuses on citizenship, teamwork and fostering a love of country. Join 500 girls from across the state of Tennessee for a great week. If you are interested in being considered, please submit this form Girls State The deadline to submit the form is February 16 at 3:30 PM.
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FAFSA Help & Webinars
TSAC will continue to offer FAFSA Help:Tutorials: https://www.collegefortn.org/fafsahelp/
Email: fafsa.help@tn.gov
Phone: 615-350-8668
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COLLEGES VISITING WEST
- All visits are virtual until futher notice. Students should sign up on their SCOIR account to attend.
February 24- Covenant College
March 1-Savannah College of Art & Design
Univ of South Alabama
March 3- Univ of Alabama-Huntsville
March 26- Tusculum University
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Girls in Engineering-The University of Tennessee Society of Women Engineers hosts an annual outreach event called Tomorrow's Engineers Today (TET). This event is for elementary, middle, and high school-aged girls and encourages their interests in the STEM fields. The event will be held on Saturday, February 27 from 10 AM-4 PM; the cost is $9 and includes lunch. This event will be in person, and will be sure to take the proper safety measures. To attend, register HERE
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The Tennessee Promise application is now closed.Students who completed the scholarship application must now submit the FAFSA by March 1, 2021 in order to remain eligible.Tennessee Promise is a last dollar scholarship for two years at a community college or technical school. Email sarah.bast@knoxschools.org if you have questions!
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SENIOR COLLEGE NIGHT- a series of short videos for seniors and parents highlighting important aspects of the college application process. An optional Q & A Zoom will take place on September 28 at 6 PM. Email sarah.bast@knoxschools.org to receive the link. Click below to view the videos in this series.
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2021 AP Exams- Registration is now open and must be completed by November 1, 2020. Click HERE for step by step instructions.
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College Admissions Professionals: We are using SCOIR to schedule virtual visits with our students at least until November 16. Please schedule your visit through SCOIR HERE.
Student Services Calendar
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Today
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM RAINES-GUID MAIN CONF
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Tuesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM WELLES-FISHBOWL
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March 10, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ROSE JOHNSON-FISHBOWL
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March 15, 2021
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March 16, 2021
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March 17, 2021
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March 18, 2021
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March 19, 2021
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March 23, 2021
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM WELLES-FISHBOWL
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March 24, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ROSE JOHNSON -fISHBOWL
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March 26, 2021
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM COLLEGE-GUIDANCE CONFER
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March 30, 2021
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM WELLES-FISHBOWL
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March 31, 2021
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM ABBOTT-GUID CONF ROOM
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ROSE JOHNSON -FISHBOWL