Counselor's Corner


Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week and Bullying Prevention Month:
  

October is always a month full of energy and excitement for our students—from candy and costumes to meaningful conversations about health, safety, and wellness.

As we take part in National Bullying Prevention Month activities and look ahead to Red Ribbon Week, we’re embracing opportunities throughout the month to reinforce the importance of making healthy choices, staying safe, and supporting one another.

Red Ribbon Week will be held October 26-30.

For more information and resources about how to talk to and support your student's healthy choices and overall wellness, visit the following sites:

Redribbonweek.org
PACER.org 

Bullying Prevention Month

Important Reminders!

FAFSA
 OPENS OCT 1, 2026
SENIORS:  YOU NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT AND SAVE YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD.  DO THIS IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND COLLEGE FALL OF 2027.
FAFSA

KIRK RUSHING WILL BE ON CAMPUS OCTOBER 26-27 TO HELP COMPLETE FAFSA


Concurrent Enrollment Applications for Murray State open October 19

Southern Tech Applications open in November

Southern Tech "Tech Fest" will be held Thursday, October 29, for sophomore students

OSU INFO FOR  VISIT DAYS - 
OSU VISITS

OU INFO FOR VISIT DAYS - SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE 12-15-2026
OU VISIT DAYS


Parents - Great tips to stay connected to your teen!
Stay Connected

APPS - THERE ARE NUMEROUS FREE APPS FOR ACT PRACTICE AND ACT PREP - DOWNLOAD ONE AND USE IT DAILY

GREAT WEBSITE FOR STATE AND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND OKLAHOMA FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION:
okcollegestart.org.  
OKcollegestart

NATIONWIDE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
UCANGO2

STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG
Monthly scholarship search engine
Tip: Create an email address solely for scholarships
Scholarships

FASTWEB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING GRANTS AND LOANS  
FINANCIAL AID 101



ACT - Here is a link to the ACT dates and all the infomation you will need for this school year.  Ardmore HS is the closest testing center(code 183200).  Plainview code is 370195 - You will need these to register.
ACT Info

OU AND OSU APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2027 ARE OPEN.  OK PROMISE STUDENTS CAN HAVE APPLICATION FEE WAIVED.

8-12TH GRADE STUDENTS:  OKLAHOMA PROMISE - GO ONLINE AND APPLY OR ASK YOUR COUNSELOR - IF YOUR FAMILY MAKES UNDER $60,000 WITH 1-2 DEPENDENTS PER YEAR AND YOU TAKE A COLLEGE-BOUND CURRICULUM.  YOU CAN MAKE MORE WITH MORE DEPENDENTS.  INFO BELOW:
OK PROMISE


MURRAY STATE COLLEGE - CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - CHECK OUT THIS LINK
TUITION IS NOW FREE FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS - YOU WILL PAY FOR FEES AND BOOKS
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

COLLEGE DAYS

SOPHOMORES  -  1             JUNIORS  - 2           SENIORS  -  3               

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SCHOLARSHIPS!!!
Please remember to watch deadlines!

   
This will take you directly to okcollegestart.org    Click on financial aid, then scholarships.   Scroll down through the scholarships and choose some to fill out!  You can't win one without filling it out!

This website has a great ACT practice test!

JUNIORS:

This is your year to take the ACT for college admission.
The dates and deadlines to register are listed on studentact.org
Also visit some college campuses and job shadow.


SENIORS -

Start filling out applications and visiting colleges.  Check out some of these scholarships opportunities.  Come by my office and let's talk about your plan for next year!!
3 free college visits per year without losing bonus points.

OU - scholarship deadline is Dec. 15th. Click below for link to application.
OU Freshman App
OSU - scholarship deadline is Feb. 1st.  Click below for link to application.
OSU Application

Feb. 1 is the scholarship deadline for most Oklahoma universities!