In an atmosphere of concern and respect, our goal is to enable students to develop their unique talents in becoming self-confident, adult leaders by helping them make appropriate post-secondary choices.

Kellie Westenfeld, Director
kwestenfeld@ndsion.edu
816.942.3282 ext. 1109

Sion's College Resource Links:

Sion Transcript Request Form

Rockhurst Univ Transcript Request Form

Submitting Applications-Directions

Colleges Visiting Sion in Fall 2010

Upcoming Events for Summer 2010 & Fall 2010

Scholarships

Test Preparation and Tutoring Refferals

Common Application

Class of 2010 College Acceptances

Class of 2010 Colleges Attending

Class of 2010 Scholarship Summary

Common Applicationmon Application

Additional Resources :

Standardized Testing:
ACT registration -actstudent.org
SAT registration-collegeboard.com

StudentEdge: test prep; college, career, and scholarship search

SAT Subject Test Information

SAT Subject Test Prep Booklet

Financial Aid/Scholarships:

FAFSA on the web

CSS Profile

www.scholarships.com

finaid.org
fastweb.com

FAFSA Worksheet for web filing

Midwest Student Exchange Program

WE Magazine-Scholarships for Women

Mexican American Education Fund

Meritaid.com (merit/academic scholarships)

Next Student (Scholarships based on majors, skills, interests, ethnic & racial background, religious affiliations and more.)

Collegescholarships.org

Brokescholar.com

The Hispanic College Fund

College Research/Planning:

Test Score Optional Schools

Colleges That Change Lives

privatecolleges.com

educationplanner.org
nextstep.com
nelnet.com

StudentEdge: test prep; college, career, and scholarship search

Careers.org

Campus Tours

Medical & Dental School help

Combined BS/MD programs

Assoc. of American Medical Colleges

Assoc. of Catholic Colleges & Univ's

Assoc. of Jesuit Colleges & Univ's

Hispanic Assoc. of Colleges & Univ's

Historically Black Colleges & Univ's

Athletics:

NCAA Eligibility

NAIA

College Planning Timeline for Grades 9-12

Rising Senior Parents:

During the summer, be sure to log into Naviance and complete the Parent Pride survey.  If you need assistance or have lost your password,

please contact Kellie Westenfeld.

College & Counseling Event Dates for

2010-2011

Important Dates for Fall 2010

August 24 - Senior College Planning Night, 7pm

Sept. 20 - College Planning for Juniors , RHS 7pm

Sept. 21 -  College Fair, RHS, 7-8:30pm

Oct. 9 - Practice ACT or SAT

Oct. 13 - Shawnee Mission East College Fair

Nov. 6 - Practice ACT

Dec. 1 - Financial Aid Workshop, 7pm

For a student perspective about college campuses and social networking, view www.youniversitytv.com

Searching for Scholarships Presentation for Junior/Senior Parents & Students

Jack Taylor, from K-State's Financial Assistance Office, discussed how to search for scholarships.

For those unable to attend this program, attached is the handout with various scholarship websites.

SUMMER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

are listed on the Counseling website.

Scholarship Search Websites:

(Ms. Westenfeld also has The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2010 in her office to view.)

Test Prep & Scholarship Search....Log into StudentEdge!

StudentEdge is a convenient online resource for test preparation, college planning, financing and scholarships, career exploration resources and online courses for SAT/ACT/PSAT.   To join, simply follow these instructions: 

• Go to www.mystudentedge.com
• First time users select the option "New User"
• All new users enter School's Access Code: PNXZEHLW
• Complete registration form

Financial Aid Estimator available:

FAFSA4caster is a financial aid estimator that youcan use before officially applying for financial aid using the FAFSA.  FAFSA4caster wil provide you with an estimate of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).  Go to www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov.

RESUME Samples are listed on the Counseling website under Career Planning.