Arendell Parrot Academy


High School Counselor's Corner

Arendell Parrott Academy
PO Box 1297
Kinston, NC 28503

Guidance Counselor: Nancy Bower
Advisor: Mitzi Moye
CEEB: 342067

SAT Testing Dates 2008-2009

Test Date                       Registration Deadline

October 4, 2008             September 9, 2008

November 1, 2008         September 26, 2008

December 6, 2008          November 5, 2008

January 24, 2009            December 26, 2008

March 14, 2009              February 10, 2009 

May 2, 2009                   March 31, 2009

June 6, 2009                   May 5, 2009 

Students are encouraged to go online for information and to register at www.collegeboard.com.Once you have set up your account, you will also be able to check your scores and send scores to colleges.

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 The ACT is a college admissions test accepted by most colleges in lieu of or along with the SAT. Students interested in taking the ACT are encouraged to talk to their advisors. The testing schedule is listed below. Visit www.actstudent.org for more information.

 

                       ACT Test Dates 2008-2009

Test Date                         Registration Deadline

September 13, 2008         August 12, 2008

October 25, 2008             September 19, 2008

December 13, 2008          November 7, 2008

February 7, 2009              January 6, 2009

April 4, 2009                     February 27, 2009

June 13, 2009                    May 8, 2009

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Financial Aid:  Students wanting information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is available only online. Further information on financial aid and scholarships can be found at www.cfnc.org.

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PSAT - Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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The school library and the Guidance Office have a number of publications for your use. Some of the titles are listed below.

The College Handbook
Fiske Guide to Colleges
Institutional Profiles (University of North Carolina)
NC Community College System Catalogue
Colleges that Change Lives
Colleges that Change Lives (revised)
The College Board Book of Majors
The Princeton Review Guide to College Majors
Peterson's Visual & Performing Arts Colleges (2006)
Your College Applications
Campus Visits and College Interviews
Peterson's Scholarships, Grants and Prizes
Funding Your Education (US Dept of Education)
Financial Aid: The Student Guide (US Dept of Education)
Need a Lift: College Financial Aid Handbook
(American Legion)
The Official SAT Study Guide (College Board)
SAT Subject Test: Math Level II
The Real ACT Prep Guide
Summer Opportunities for Kids & Teenagers
The Ultimate College Survival Guide
Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years
NC Health Careers
Health-Care Careers for the 21st Century
Best Jobs for the 21st Century
Jobs and Career Planning
Gallery of Best Resumes