Welcome to your SENIOR YEAR!
Seniors & Families – Congratulations! We are just about to finish your senior’s high school years. It’s an emotional and exciting time, and we know
the activities and dates can really sneak up on you. Please feel free at anytime to call the office (662)328-7888 with questions or clarification.
Listed below are some notes you will need as we prepare our Senior Chapel and Graduation activities.
Strengthening Relationships
We aim to strengthen relationships between School alumnae, students, and soon-to-be alumnae while maximizing potential in both personal and professional lives.
The balance Secondary School maintains between honoring the past and remaining committed to the future is one of its most compelling attributes. We hope you’ll stay in touch, join our network, and bolster our community by supporting Secondary School students today.
Important Dates
Aug
14 – Senior Parade @ 8:30
September
18 – Homecoming
October
1 – Drape/Tux Pictures
6– ACT Weekday Test
November
College Admission Workshop – TBD
December
16-18 – Semester Exams
HALF-WAY There!
April
9 – Prom
May
7, 10, 11– Senior Exams
12 – Senior Awards Day
practice 2:30 in gym
13 – Senior Awards Day
@ 6pm in gym
14 – Graduation Practice
9am (students only)
Graduation 6pm
College Admissions Info
Preparing For College Info:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – Federal student aid application.
State Financial Aid – Mississippi college financial aid application.
Rise Up Mississippi – Checklists for each year of high school and great information on preparing for college in Mississippi.
Get 2 College – -tons of free information, webinars, financial aid help, and test preparation. FREE!
FastWeb Scholarship – Online scholarship and private financial aid resource.
Requirement for College Admissions
3.2 GPA + College Prep Curriculum
OR
16-17 ACT + 2.5 GPA + College Prep Curriculum
OR
18 and over ACT + 2.0 GPA + College Prep Curriculum
*Both Columbus Christian Academy graduation tracks are College Prep Curriculum
Senior Checklist
August-September:
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Attend College Fairs & meet your college recruiters
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Apply for College Admission to meet priority deadlines
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Secure letter of recommendation (admissions & scholarships)
October-November:
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Complete your FAFSA – fafsa.gov
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Complete MS Financial Aid application – mississippi.edu/financialaid
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Meet scholarship deadlines
January – April:
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Complete verification if selected by the college.
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Submit any required documents for state aid.
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Review & compare financial aid award notices & make final decision.
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Apply for student housing and pay deposit.
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Sign up for orientation.
May:
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Request your final transcript be sent to the college you choose upon graduation.
College Admissions Office Contact Info
Public Colleges & Universities
Alcorn State University
Admission Apply online
Delta State University
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Jackson State University
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Mississippi State University
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Mississippi University for Women
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Mississippi Valley State University
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University of Mississippi
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University of Southern Mississippi
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Private Colleges & Universities
Belhaven University
Admission Apply Online
Blue Mountain College
Admission Apply Online
Millsaps College
Admission Apply online
Mississippi College
Admission Apply online
Reformed Theological Seminary
Admission Apply online
Rust College
Admission Apply online
Southeastern Baptist College
Download application Apply online
Tougaloo College
Admission Apply Online
Wesley Biblical Seminary
Admission Apply online
William Carey College
Admission Apply online
Community Colleges
Coahoma Community College
Admission Apply Online
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Admission Download application
East Central Community College
Admission Apply online
East Mississippi Community College
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Hinds Community College
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Holmes Community College
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Itawamba Community College
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Jones County Junior College
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Meridian Community College
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Mississippi Delta Community College
Admission Download application
Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
Admission Apply Online
Northeast Mississippi Community College
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Northwest Mississippi Community College
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Pearl River Community College
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Southwest Mississippi Community College
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