12th Grade
Tips from Guidance

• Make sure you have the courses necessary for high school graduation.

• If your plans are to attend a 2-year or Technical College:

  • Pick up application in guidance.

  • Bring completed application to counselors (Do Not Mail on your own).

  • Schedule visit to college to learn more about your program of study and take ASSET (placement) tests.

  • Reminder:

    • Students who finish with an 8 semester GPA of 3.0 (B average) will receive free tuition to South Carolina Technical schools. (Life Scholarship)

• If your plans are to attend a 4-year college:

  • Pick up application in guidance.

  • Bring completed application to counselors by Thanksgiving (Do Not Mail on your own).

  • Allow counselors 3 working days to process application.

  • Retake ACT / SAT in September & October.

  • Students must meet at least 2 of the following to receive the Life Scholarship at state 4-year colleges.

    • 1100 SAT or 24 ACT scores.

    • 3.0 GPA

    • Top 30% of graduating class

  • The Life Scholarship is valued at up to $4700.00 at state 4-year colleges plus a $300.00 book stipend.

• Financial Aid / Scholarships

  • Complete FAFSA as soon after January 1st as possible.

  • Attend Financial Aid Workshop hosted at Chapman in January.

  • Work closely with financial aid office at chosen college.

  • Research scholarship information via guidance office, internet web sites, public libraries, colleges, work places, etc.