1. finance
2. grants, scholarships and financial aid
3. scholarships

Focus on Your Future
April, 2015
TEST DATES
ACT
April 18, 2015
June 13, 2015
SAT
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
STUDENTS
Fee waivers are available
in the Counseling Office
for these tests provided a
student qualifies.
In addition, if you are
eligible for an ACT/SAT
waiver, you may also be
eligible for a college
application fee waiver.
See your counselor for
information.
COUNSELING STAFF
Todd Friesen
A through Co
303/982-1243
Kim Morrow
Cp through G
303/982-2695
Jill Mark
H through Lo
303/982-7117
Geoff LaPlant
Lp through O
303/982-2694
Susan Hunt
P through Si
303/982-7094
Alexis Park
Sj through Z
303/982-7430
THE FINAL STAGE
Here we are, the moment of truth! Admission decisions are in the mail for most colleges and universities and students anxiously await the delivery of letters daily.
There have been some disappointments and some pleasant surprises but, bottom line, most of our students have options and some
positive decisions to make. However, your work is not quite finished yet. It is very important that you make your final decision
and submit your tuition deposit by May 1 to the college you plan
to attend next year. It is equally important that you inform schools
you have not selected of your decision. This allows them to pursue students on their waiting list and offer them admission.
It is also important seniors, that you confirm your intent to accept
or deny any financial aid and/or scholarships you have been offered.
“One cannot discover Although we, as high school counselors, are not experts in the area
new oceans until he lets of college financial aid, if you have questions about what you have
or have not been offered, bring your papers by and we will try to
go of the shore.”
help. At worst, we can figure out whom to call to get you an anAndre Giddes swer. Also, there are still clubs and organizations sending us information about private scholarship opportunities (see the list at the
end of this newsletter). Come in and investigate whether any of these prospects fit your profile.
Remember-you can’t get it if you don’t try.
Finally, pay careful attention to any mail, snail or electronic, you receive from the college of your
choice. They may send you specific and different information and deadlines related to Housing,
Honors Programs, Athletics, etc. that will be very important for you to follow through with and
verify. This follow through reflects well on Lakewood High School and our students and we encourage you to complete the process. Congratulations seniors on a job well done!
LETTING GO
Parents– now that leaving home may be more of a reality for your student, we would like to offer
you an opportunity to hear how to handle all that is involved in saying goodbye. On Tuesday, May 5
from 6:00—7:00 PM, counselors will present a program entitled Letting Go for parents of senior
students. We will deal with the changes a family goes through and the emotional roller coaster experienced when one of the members prepares to head off to college. The presentation will include information on emotions to expect, formulas for success, life on a college campus and stress points in
the transition. Valuable resources will be shared including the now well recognized “bible” on today’s college experience, Letting Go, by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger.
This will be the twelfth year the Counseling Office has presented this program and in our first attempt we included students. Although we believe that they too gained some important insight from
what they heard, we also feel that the program was more directly aimed at the parents. Thus our
designation this year as Parents Only. Maybe, by next year, we will be organized to present a Students Only separate format also.
So mark your calendar for May 5 and meet us in the Library Classroom for information and strategies on making the transition and spread the word to your friends.
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IF YOU STILL PLAN TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL
AID AT YOUR COLLEGESAND UNIVERSITIES,
PLEASE DO SO NOW! IT IS NOT TOO LATE BUT
TIME IS RUNNING OUT. YOU MAY ACCESS THE
FORM ON LINE AT WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV.
COLLEGE VISITS
We still have colleges scheduled to visit Lakewood High School and our students. Keep listening
to the daily announcements and check the board outside the Counseling Office to stay updated.
April 9
April 17
April 27
April 17
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
Lunch Hour
9:00 AM
University of California/Santa Cruz
University of Colorado/Colorado Springs
The Art Institute of Colorado
University of Kansas
COLLEGE ENROLLMENT MAP
Do you remember the map of the United States posted last year outside of the Counseling Office
with flags indicating the college choices of our graduating seniors? We will again be displaying
the final selections of this year’s seniors, the Class of 2015. When you have made your decision
please see Mrs. Schechter in the Counseling Office and we will add your name and school to the
list. In addition, a graduation insert will be produced that includes scholarships LHS seniors
have been awarded. So bring a copy of your award letter to your counselor and we will print
it.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline
April 1, 2015
April 1, 2015
April 3, 2015
April 3, 2015
April 3, 2015
April 3, 2015
April 3, 2015
April 6, 2015
WESTERN UNDERGRAD.
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
The Western Undergraduate
Exchange Program (WUE)
provides tuition reduction
opportunities for Colorado
residents attending selected two
and four year out-of-state
colleges. Students considering
applying or attending college in
any of the following states
should read the WUE brochure
available in the Counseling
Office. Selected schools and
programs are located in the
following states:
Alaska
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
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NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
Any Senior who has not yet
filed an NCAA ClearingScholarship Sponsor
Miscellaneous
house Form, and who plans to
Rotary Club of Lakewood
Attend a Colorado college/universi- play Division I or II athletics,
ty; Financial need Academ ics; Char should see their Counselor
immediately. Information
acter; Service to school/community
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. African American female; Graduate and necessary websites are
from Denver Metro high school; 3.0 available in our Office.
GPA; Not a Delta daughter
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Japanese American Community
Attend a Denver area high school;
Scholarships
US citizen or permanent resident of
Johnson and Wales
Japanese descent; Parent is active
member of one of ten identified orUniversity
ganizations
Wildcat Weekends
Ron Castagna Scholarship
Contribution to school or communit
April 10-12
ty and show potential to move for
April 24-26
ward with higher education
Lakewood High School PTSA
Graduating senior; Essay
RSVP to Lauren Patrick
LHS IBPA Scholarship
Graduating IB senior; Activities;
303/256-9313
Financial need; Essay
lauren.patrick@jwu.edu
Celebration of Teaching Schol.
Plan to enter the teaching professsion; 3.0 GPA
South Lakewood Elementary PTA Attended South Lakewood Elem.;
School/community activities; Work
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Deadline
Scholarship Sponsor
April 10, 2015
Bob Beaty Foundation Scholarship CO high school athlete; 3.5 GPA;
Lettered in any sport; Integrity; deter
mination; Leadership
Lakewood Police Athletic League Academic standing; Extra-curricular/
community involvement; Family
income
Fairmount Elementary PTA
Enrolled 3+ years at Fairmount Elem.;
Campbell-Deane Scholarship
academics; citizenship; community
service
South Lakewood Elementary PTA Attended South Lakewood ElementScholarship
tary
CALSS Gwendolyn Duran
Plan to major in Pre-Law or a reMemorial Scholarship
lated field (secretary, court reporter,
paralegal, legal assistant); financial
Need
Jeffco Asso. Of Educational Office 3.0 GPA; Pursue career in business,
Professionals (JCAEOP)
working with special needs
students or office occupation
Cibrowski Family Foundation
3.5 GPA-10 and 11 grades or 3.0
Scholarship
GPA cumulative; Intend to major in
engineering and/or chemistry and
work in the field after graduation;
Attend DU or CSM; ACT-25/E, 29/
M or SAT-500/V, 600/M
Marilyn Leimbach Future Teachers 3.0 GPA; Attended Bear Creek K-8
Scholarship
at some point; Plan to pursue a teaching career; 3 recommendations
Student-View Scholarship Prog. www.student-view.com
PFLAG Scholarship Program
CO resident; Self-identify as
LGBTQ or as a straight ally; 3.0
GPA; Recommendations
League Foundation LGBT
US citizen/legal immigrant; 3.0 GPA
Scholarships
Self identify as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual or transgender; Essay; Recommendation; Activities especially related to identification above
Carrie King & Troy Lyles Mem- Involved in Lakewood Junior BaseMemorial Scholarship
ball Asso. Tournament; Transcript;
Essay
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
500-1000 word essay on topic provided; scholarships@abbottandfenner.
Com
April 10, 2015
April 10. 2015
April 13, 2015
April 15, 2015
April 17, 2015
April 20, 2015
April 20, 2015
April 22, 2015
April 24, 2015
April 30, 2015
May 15, 2015
June 15, 2015
Miscellaneous
June 30, 2015
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship
July 1, 2015
Rolling Deadline
Balanced Man Scholarship
Male; Plan to attend CU/Boulder
Forward Steps Guardian Scholars Be an emancipated foster youth in
Scholarship
CO; 2.5 GPA; Enroll as a full time
student
Alert Magazine Scholarship
HS Senior in CO; 2.5 GPA; Essay;
Transcript; Photo
Jeffco Schools Foundation
www.jeffcoschoolsfoundation.org;
Various Scholarships
Click on IMPACT Tab and access
“Education Support Funds and
Scholarships”
Rolling Deadline
Various Deadlines
Academic excellence especially in
math/science; passion for nursing/
health care
INFORMATION SESSIONS
(CONTINUED)
New York University
Admitted Student
Reception
Sunday, April 26, 2015
11:00 AM—12:30 PM
Westin Denver Downtown
RSVP: www.nyu.edu/
admissions/undergraduateadmissions/visit-us/offcampus-receptions.html
OPEN HOUSES
Metropolitan State
University of Denver
Saturday, April 11, 2015
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Auraria Event Center
303/556-3058
University of Colorado/
Boulder Admitted
Student Day
Saturday, April 11, 2015
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
RSVP: 303-492-6301
University of Colorado/
Denver Preview Day
Friday, April 24, 2015
RSVP: www.ucdenver.edu/
Previewcudenver
Questions: 303-315-2616
ESSAY CONTEST
Ayn Rand Institute
Essay Contest
The Fountainhead
11th & 12th graders
Deadline: April 26, 2015
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The following colleges/schools have also sent information to Lakewood High School regarding
scholarships available to students who attend their institutions:
 College of Idaho– Visionary Scholarship
 Grand Canyon University– Various Scholarships
 Red Rocks Community College-Various Scholarships
REMEMBER TO INVESTIGATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED THROUGH THE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
YOU MAY ATTEND. IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED FOR THE COLLEGE
OPPORTUNITY FUND, PLEASE DO SO IMMEDIATELY(Colorado Schools). YOU
SHOULD ALSO CHECK WITH THE COUNSELING OFFICE FOR
INFORMATION WE MAY HAVE ON FILE.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The following is an exerpt from “Empty Nest…….Full Heart” The Journey from Home to College,
by Andrea Van Steenhouse, Ph.D:
Farewell
The robust journey these past months has been filled to overflowing with emotions and experiences
for the students and the parents. Last time for this, first time for that, good-byes and hellos,
successes and failures, closed doors and opened gates, the seriousness and the absurdity, the calm
winds and the stormy seas. In fact, looking back, it feels like the turning of the weathervane in Mary
Poppins, signaling the time for her to move on. The hope is that, as we near the end of this voyage
and await their first summer home, we can rejoice in the passage. We trust that relationships have
not only survived but have become enriched along the way. Though the nest is empty, our heart is
full.
It is time. Our cherished children are now embraced by a new family. We need to trust that our
values carry from home to school. It is also our hope that their new world confirms and even
broadens their validity.
There have been many lessons we’ve discovered along our journey. We learned to know when to
listen and when to speak, when to do and when to wait, realizing that we will be needing each other
in different ways now. Knowing all of this gives us the confidence we need to acknowledge life’s
affirmations as well as its mysteries.
As the circle of life repeats, we would wish to be blessed with each of us growing into a new, fuller
person and with a family in which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
MISCELLANEOUS
OPPORTUNITIES
Colorado State
University
Veterinary Teaching
Hospital Open House
Saturday, April 25, 2015
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
vth-openhouse.colostate.edu
2015 Colorado Lorenzo
De Zavala Youth Legislative Session
Colorado State University
June 21—28, 2015
Questions:-970/491-6909
Youth Leadership
Jefferson County
Due: May 4, 2015
Eligibility: Sophomores/
Juniors/Seniors during the
2015-2016 school year.
Program designed to develop leadership potential
of high school students.
Application/brochure can
be found on the West
Chamber Foundation
website or Questions:
mmurray@west
chamber.org
720-399-5655
And so to begin…
GOOD LUCK SENIOR CLASS OF 2015
This is the last issue of Focus on Your Future for the 2014-2015 school year. We are
very interested in your comments and feedback regarding the usefulness of the
information shared with you on these pages and any suggestions you may have for
next year. Please contact Susan Hunt in the Counseling Office at
shunt@jeffco.k12.co.us.
MISCELLANEOUS
CONTEST
DUCK BRAND DUCT
TAPE “STUCK AT
PROM”
Must attend high school
Prom wearing complete
attire or accessories made
from duct tape.