Counselor's Blog

New Scholarship Opportunities

2010-01-14T12:03:00.000-08:00

Check out the new scholarship information under News. Great new opportunities for seniors to take advantage of. Also, be looking at the calendar for upcoming events for all students.

Legion.org

2009-12-01T10:29:00.001-08:00

The American Legion is a wonderful source for scholarships. Check them out online at legion.org

Financial Aid

2009-12-01T10:27:00.000-08:00

Many colleges, including Vanderbilt, are offering great financial aid packages. Vanderbilt, for instance, is offering a 100% need-based financial aid package that will cover the full cost of college attendance. Find out more about this and other financial aid information in the counselor's office.

Updated Scholarship Newsletter

2009-12-01T10:25:00.000-08:00

Check out the updated Scholarship Newsletter. It has a lot of new information about scholarships that are available and where seniors might find them.

ACT Prep Class for Seniors

2009-11-19T08:25:00.000-08:00

An ACT Prep class will be starting on campus right after Thanksgiving for seniors only. See Dr. Hollaway for details. Seniors, if you are interesting in doing intensive work and bringing up your ACT scores, take this free class!

Transcript Requests

2009-11-19T08:14:00.000-08:00

Need a transcript? All requests must be in writing, so just complete a transcript form and one will be sent out right away. The forms are available online or in the high school counselor's office.

Video Campus Tours

2009-11-13T13:20:00.000-08:00

Ever wanted to visit Mercer College? What about Limscomb University or the University of Mobile, but haven't had the time or money? Well, video campus tours will be shown every Friday in the cafeteria during lunch. Be sure to tour a campus with us next Friday!

UNA Recruiter Visit

2009-11-13T13:19:00.000-08:00

UNA Recruiter Adam Goodman will visit Tanner High on November 20th from 10:45 a.m. until noon. Make plans now to find out everything about what UNA has to offer you!

Calhoun Criminal Justice Speaker

2009-11-13T13:18:00.000-08:00

Mr. Mosley with the Calhoun Criminal Justice Department will be speaking to Tanner seniors through the Government and Economics classes on Nov. 24th.

Winter Graduation Exam

2009-11-12T12:47:00.001-08:00

Alabama High School Graduation Exam – Dec. 7-11
Mon. 12/7– READING Tues.12/8 – LANGUAGE Wed.12/9 – SOCIAL STUDIES Thurs.12/10 – SCIENCE Fri.12/11 – MATH

Upcoming Scholarships

2009-11-12T12:34:00.000-08:00

Dec. 1 – KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program, (Up to $20,000), Financial need, 2.75 GPA
Dec. 4 – Principal’s Leadership Award, www.principals.org, leadership, see Mr. Owens for your nomination
Dec. 7 – Pro-Air/Pro-Earth ($2,000), Essay, 3.0 GPA
Dec. 10 – Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen Pageant, www.outstandingteen.homestead.com
Dec. 18 – Young Heroes Award, ($2,500 & Laptop), public service & character
Jan. 11 – Gates Millennium Scholars, (Full Tuition), 3.3 GPA, Minority, www.gmsp.org
Jan. 15 – Smith Scholarship Foundation, ($15,000) Essay, 3 recommendations, tax returns from previous year, www.smithscholarships.com
Jan. 15 – Merit Scholarship Applications, Auburn University (Up to $6,000)
Jan. 15 – Merit Scholarship Pre-Chemical Engineering Applications, Auburn University (Up to $6,000)

Mississippi State Tour

2009-11-12T12:32:00.000-08:00

Seniors will be touring Mississippi State on Nov. 16th, 2009.