REMINDERS:

Young men – Don’t forget to register with the Selective Service. Go to www.sss.gov

It only takes a few minutes and it=s the law.

Transcripts - Many colleges require an official@ transcript. In that case, the transcript must be mailed by Mortimer Jordan. Often an updated transcript is required after first semester grades are posted. Ms. Mathis in the guidance office sends transcripts. The first transcript is free. After that, there is a $1.00 charge. Always request the transcript be sent AFTER you apply. If the transcript arrives before the application, it is more likely to be lost by the college. An official final transcript is ALWAYS required after graduation, even if a student has been accepted and awarded scholarships. Senior checkout forms in May will have a section to indicate where to send final transcripts.

Athletes: Senior athletes who plan to play collegiate sports must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. . The Clearinghouse strongly requests that registration be done on their website , www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. The clearinghouse will require one transcript now, as well as a final transcript the week after graduation. We already have an end-of-year transcript file. Therefore, it would be advisable to turn in both the current transcript request and the final transcript request forms that are printed from the website as soon as registration with the Clearinghouse is completed. The form must be mailed with the transcript. Both transcripts must be sent directly by Mortimer Jordan.

Recommendations: When recommendations are needed, a teacher who knows the students very well should be chosen. Recommendations should be requested from the teacher at least a week before needed.

All applications for scholarships should be typed or written very neatly. If two candidates seem equal, the winner may be decided by the appearance of the application.