Viking College & Career Newsletter

I will be out of the office on Monday and Tuesday in Maine visiting colleges! I will also be out of the office on Friday chatting with UM-System colleges about their updates for this application cycle, so I apologize for the delayed responses!

Feel free to email me with questions and I will get back to you as soon as I can!

Interested in becoming a teacher? Parkway students from SPARK! Teaching and Learning are headed to the Midwest Future Teacher Summit on October 5th. You do not have to be in SPARK to attend though. Attendees will miss 2nd - 6th blocks. If you are interested, please let me know by Friday (September 18) and I will send your name over to Dr. Yeager who will contact you about logistics!

Colleges that will be in attendance:

• UMSL
  
• Mizzou
• Lindenwood
• SLU
• Central Methodist
  
• SIUE
• Lincoln
• Westminster
• Truman
• Central Methodist
• St. Charles Community College

Still want to take the ACT on October 17? You can, but you will have to pay the late fee of $42 (Total cost of ACT is $112.)
Register at act.org.

Taking it again can never hurt you, it can only help! One or two more points could help you get accepted and/or help with scholarship offers!

You can locate FREE ACT Prep HERE!

Things we covered in English class:

• PNH Senior Year Counseling Slideshow

• PNH College Planning Timeline

• PNH College & Career How To Guide

• College Essay Guy - Great College App Guide - Especially for Common App!

• Ms. Hartfield Appointment Calendar (Students Only)

All of this and more can be found on Parkway North Counseling website!

If your parents havent done so, make sure to remind your parents to complete the FERPA Release Agreement in Infinite Campus. If they signed it before the technology glitch, they will need to get it resigned. This is REQUIRED for you to request any official transcripts in SchooLinks.

Instructions to request transcript in SchooLinks can be found here.

• Select Indiana colleges (see below!) have fee waivers during the week of September 21 - 25.
• Southern Illinois University - Carbondale - Apply for FREE until October 31st.
• Tennessee State University - Apply for FREE during the month of September.
• University of Nebraska - Apply for FREE using the code HUSKER through September 30th.

Juniors and Seniors may sign up in SchooLinks to receive a pass to come to the counseling office to meet with the admissions rep. Admissions reps will go over admissions criteria, campus life, scholarships, financial aid, and important deadlines.

We’re bringing our campus experts in Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Regional & Community Planning, and Real Estate & Community Development straight to you in St. Louis through our Career Exploration event. There is no cost to attend. One student in attendance who enters APDesign in fall 2027 will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 6:30PM

LOCATION

ARCTURIS

701 Market Street, Suite 1300

St. Louis, MO 63101

Registration Link

To learn more about the College of Architecture, Planning and Design, visit:

College of Architecture, Planning and Design at Kansas State University (k-state.edu)

Sunday, Sept. 20th | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Students who are be interested in studying art, architecture, or design after high school, are invited to attend this free event.

• Meet with representatives from 18 accredited colleges and universities and get valuable feedback on their portfolios. Sam Fox School representatives will be available to give helpful tips on the application process and speak with students about the art, architecture, and design programs at WashU.
• Attend special presentations on careers in art and on financial aid.
• Explore the WashU campus and learn more about the amazing spaces in the Sam Fox School, including our studios, digital fabrication lab, printmaking and book studio, and Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.

Register for the National Portfolio Day: St. Louis

• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT: Careers in Art & Financial Aid Presentations
• 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT: Portfolio Reviews

Join us for a guided tour of our newly renovated classrooms, skills labs, and simulation spaces while learning more about our nursing programs. If you are interested in pursuing a nursing career, we encourage you to attend and discover what UMSL Nursing has to offer, including:

• More than 100 healthcare provider partnerships throughout the St. Louis region
• State-of-the-art learning and simulation environments
• No secondary application
• No entrance exam requirement

RSVP Here!

Scholarships are always posted on SchooLinks!

Login and follow these instructions:

College → Scholarship Matching → Type in your Zip Code → Click Next (You do not have to fill out the boxes.) → View Matches → District Posted (Top Right Corner)

Below are some scholarships that have upcoming deadlines.
Click on the flier to go to the website to learn more about the opportunity!

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

The 2027 application is available here for high school students graduating in the 2026-2027 academic year through 5 pm Eastern on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) is dedicated to serving students and opening avenues to access the benefits of higher education and advocating for the maintenance of high ethical standards in the financial aid profession.

We want to know who is making a difference and inspiring you to fulfill your dreams of a post-secondary education! Share your inspiring story with us and be considered for a one-time $1,000 scholarship.

Eligibility:
Open to any 2027 Graduating Senior from a Missouri High School planning to attend a private or public 2 or 4 year institution, or vocational-technical school in Missouri in Fall 2027.

Apply!

The 2027 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2026.

The Elks National Foundation awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2027. MVS scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university starting in 2027-28. Some important applicant details include:

• Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States.
• Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
• Male and female students compete separately.
• Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose St. Louis #9 as their sponsoring Lodge. The top three male applicants and the top three female applicants to St. Louis #9 will be awarded $200 each.

Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards contest opens on September 1, 2026. Legacy Awards provide $6,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 400 national awards. The application deadline is February 1, 2027. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.

For any questions, please contact me at Beth Schnettler, Scholarship Chair at Beth12523@gmail.com.