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

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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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

The College Application

Admission Decision Plans

Holistic Review of Applications

College Essays

College-Specific Essays

Financial Aid

2021 AP Exams- Registration is now open and must be completed by November 1, 2020. Click HERE for step by step instructions.

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.