The ASVAB test will be given on February 9th at 8:00 am. Interested Juniors and/or Seniors wanting to take the test should sign up with Mr. Chick in the Guidance Office. Deadline to sign up is January 29th. The High School Guidance Blog has an excellent explanation of this test.

Scholarship information and applications for the Robert C Byrd Honors Scholarship are available in the guidance office. Application deadline is April 1, 2010. Application Requirements are 3.5 unweighted gpa, top 5% in your class, and SAT scores of 1150 combined in Reading and Math.

There is a Best Buy @15 Scholarship program available to students in grades 9 through 12. Requirements include demonstrated academic achievement and volunteer involvement in your community or work experience to apply. Apply online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com.

Scholarship for student planning on attending Penn State University

Greater Johnstown High School students planning to enroll at Penn State University are reminded of the Michael Francis Carey Memorial Scholarship.

Students are eligible for to apply for the scholarship if they meet the requirements as set forth in the scholarship guidelines and have been offered admission to the university. The scholarship is provided in four annual awards of $3750 which amount to a total award of $15,000.

My College QuickStart Available Now

Dear PSAT/NMSQT® Test-Taker,

My College QuickStart™ for 2009 test-takers is now available. To log in, you'll need a College Board account and your access code (it's printed on your paper score report and score reports will be distributed by your school counselor). Sign in now — it will take less than two minutes.

Start thinking about your future and take the next steps toward college with these powerful features:

My Online Score Report — View your enhanced score report, with test questions, your answers, and the correct answers with answer explanations.

My SAT Study Plan™ — Prepare for the SAT with a personalized plan based on your PSAT/NMSQT performance (includes a free SAT practice test).

My Personality — Take a personality test to learn more about yourself and find majors and careers that fit your strengths and interests.

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View your 2009 PSAT/NMSQT scores and take advantage of everything My College QuickStart has to offer. Log in today.

Scholarships Available - 12/21/09

The following scholarships are currently available in the GJHS Guidance Office:

1. Edgar Snyder & Associates $2500 essay contest. More information also at www.edgarsnyder.com.

2. Gannon University Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science. Call 814-871-5302. Application to Gannon University is required. (Please see Mr. Lucas prior to applying to Gannon, he is alumni and can sign your application, thus waiving the application fee)

3. Johnstown Housing Authority’s Annual Stephen J. Bollinger Memorial Scholarship for $7000 and two more scholarships for $5000 each for Public Housing residents. See your Guidance Counselor for more information.


Also in the Guidance Office

United States Military Academy offers a Summer Leaders Seminar. Strong PSAT scores and the top fifth in your class are requirements to attend.
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown will offer two free Financial Aid workshops on Tuesday, January 12 and Tuesday, February 16 from 6:30-8:30 at Pitt’s Living Learning Center. They will also offer two FAFSA Completion Days to assist families in completing the FAFSA online. Reservations for this workshop are required at 814-269-7045.

Selective Service information is available from Mr. Chick, and the Trojan College Access Center. Men reaching their 18th birthday must register. College Financial Aid may be withheld for failure to register. Go to www.sss.gov to register online.

Recruiting and College Planning

The following sites maybe found useful for students seeking information regarding college entrance exams, financial aid, and/or collegiate athletics. Please feel free to contact the Guidance Office at Greater Johnstown High School with any questions you might have.

SAT Information
The SAT is America's most popular college entrance exam.
http://www.collegeboard.com


ACT Information
The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam.
http://www.act.org


NCAA Clearinghouse
This site will provide you with information about initial-eligibility at NCAA Division I and II member colleges and universities.
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/


NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete
A complete guide for the college bound student athlete from the NCAA President.
http://www.ncaapublications.com/Uploads/PDF/2008-09%20CBSA9c29e699-00f6-48ba-98a9-6456c9b98957.pdf


Guide to the Financial Aid Process
This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web.
http://www.finaid.org


Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The U.S. Department of Education FREE application for Federal student aid web site.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov


Information on Federal Student Aid
This web site explains student financial aid programs the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid office administers.
http://tinyurl.com/2hwo8


A Scholarship Search Site (FastWeb)
FastWeb, the Internet's leading scholarship search service, helps students make the decisions that shape their lives.
http://www.fastweb.com


A Scholarship Search Site (CollegeNet)
CollegeNET, Inc. is the world's leading resource for higher education internet transactions. We provide here for your convenience over 1500 customized internet admission applications.
http://www.collegenet.com


The Student-Athlete and College Recruiting
Preparing families for college athletics and the recruiting process.
http://www.dynamitesports.com


Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics Beyond High School

http://tinyurl.com/67o7y


Division I Recruiting Calendar

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal/home?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wps/wcm/connect/NCAA/Legislation+and+Governance/Eligibility+and+Recruiting/Recruiting/Recruiting+Calendars/2008-09/2008-09+Division+I+Football+Recruiting+Calendar


Division I-AA Intercollegiate Athletics

http://tinyurl.com/66r42


Ivy League Intercollegiate Athletics (Div I-AA)

http://tinyurl.com/6bczu


Patriot League Intercollegiate Athletics (Div I-AA)

http://tinyurl.com/5vkab


Atlantic Ten Conference (Div I-AA)

http://tinyurl.com/4q7ny


Division II Intercollegiate Athletics

http://tinyurl.com/3r5se


Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (Div II)

http://www.psacsports.org


Division III Intercollegiate Athletics

http://tinyurl.com/46v4x


Middle Atlantic Conference (Div III)

http://tinyurl.com/5zkhh


National Junior College Athletic Association

http://tinyurl.com/53jyh

Financial Aid

Parents and students are invited to explore two federal government websites for free resources. They are www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov and www.edpub.gov for financial aid information, college searches, and time- lines for searching, planning, and completing applications as related to student post secondary education.

December Scholarship Information

The following scholarship information is available from Mr. Chick in the Guidance Office.
1. Any students who have parents working as members of the PA Association of Community Bankers. Additional information is available by calling 1-800-443-5076.
2. Students planning to attend Gannon University to study either engineering or computer sciences.
3. PSECU affiliated families, as well as most state employees and National Guard members and their families. Deadline is December 24th. Go to psecu.com/scholarships for more information.
4. The American Legion offers scholarship information at www.legion.org/needalift.
5. AXA Achievement Community Scholarship. Go to www.axa-achievement.com
6. Student athletes interested in being nominated for the2010 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award. Additionally all senior athletes can apply at bodybymilk.com.
7. A Masonic Scholarship Resource Guide as well as application information is available in the
Guidance Office or by going to www.pmyf.org
8. Students residing in Public Housing are eligible for three scholarships. Deadline is January 29, 2009.

Also information to study abroad during the 2010-11 school year is available in the Guidance Office.