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HCMHS GUIDANCE

WSCC Quick links

WSCC Virtual Admissions Meeting Request Form 


Accuplacer Placement Exam (for Juniors and Seniors)

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ACT

Testing Information

Would you like to start working on the ACT?  Go to academy.act.org and start today!


In the spring of 2021, all Juniors will participate in ACT testing at Hancock County High School. Attendance and participation are required.  No testing fee will be charged for this test administration. Also in the spring, 9th & 10th graders will take the Pre-ACT. 


ACT Prep Day - All Juniors are encouraged to attend.  Lunch will be provided. 


The ACT will be administered at a variety of colleges in our area (LMU, WSCC, Carson Newman, etc.) The registration fee is approximately $50.50 (without writing) or $67.00 (with writing).  


Please visit www.actstudent.org for more information concerning ACT testing. 


This year, if there is a Senior who would like to retake the ACT free of charge, they may obtain a voucher from the guidance department.  The date for this test is TBA, and will be administered at the High School.  All students must sign up online at www.actstudent.org 

Free SAT vs. ACT Practice

This free, interactive, live online event lets students learn the differences between the SAT & ACT, then try sections from each test to see which is a better fit. Students will see their scores instantly and learn effective test strategies from our team of experts. 


This year, the test will take place on TBA.  


Pre-registration is required using the following link: http://www.kaptest.com/practicetestweekend

https://www.prepfactory.com/ 

Financial Aid

FAFSA Frenzy

The 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. 1, 2021. All TN Promise students must complete the FAFSA by Feb. 1, 2022, to maintain TN Promise eligibility. Governor Haslam's office launched TN FAFSA Frenzy in 2016 as a statewide focus on FAFSA completion. This effort solidified Tennessee as a national leader in FAFSA awareness and completion.  Visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/ to get started on your FAFSA! 

Financial Aid Tutorials

Click here for a series of brief financial aid tutorials describing the financial aid available to students at TCAT, community college, public 4 year, and private 4 year schools. 

Scholarships

Applications for various scholarships are available in the office.  

Some of these scholarships include: Niswonger, Horatio Alger, Coca Cola, VFW, and Rose Scholar. 


Walters State Scholarship Application

AES Scholarships

BadCredit.org Wealth Wise Scholarship 

CGTrader Scholarship

Niswonger Scholarship Application

 Niswonger Scholarship Nomination  

Insurance Scholarships

Search for Online Scholarships 

East Tennessee Foundation Scholarships

Financial Futures Scholarship

Rogersville Review:  Scholarships available for students in Hawkins, Hancock counties

Huggable Supermom Scholarship

East Tennessee Foundation Scholarships

Best Reviews List Scholarship

American Legion Scholarships 

WiseGeek's Asian American/Pacific Islander Scholarship

WiseGeek Women in STEM Scholarship

Little Bundle Superdad Scholarship 

Mental Health Movement Scholarship

HostingAdvice.com Future Web Developers Annual Scholarship

Heisman High School Scholarship

2022 Profile in Courage Essay Contest 

UT Scholarships

Cirkledin "No Sweat" Scholarship

Burger King Scholarship

Rita's First-Gen Scholarship

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Equal Opportunity Scholarship 

Financial Aid Opportunities for Students of Color

LocalProBook Scholarship

American Legion Scholarship (pdf)Download
HCBOE Scholarship (pdf)Download
Hancock County Farm Bureau Scholarship (pdf)Download
Hancock County Soil-Conservation Scholarship (pdf)Download
Hancock County Teachers Association Scholarship (pdf)Download
Hancock County Youth Sports Association Scholarship (pdf)Download
Mission of Hope Scholarship (pdf)Download
Niswonger Scholarship (pdf)Download
Tyler Bell Memorial Scholarship (pdf)Download
Dakota Blevins Memorial Scholarship (pdf)Download
T.J. and Phyllis S. Harrison Memorial Education-Business Scholarship (pdf)Download
Joshua Mabe Memorial Scholarship (pdf)Download
The Cirkled In Scholarship (pdf)Download

KeepGoingForward.org

Across Cultures No-Essay Scholarship

A $1,350 scholarship for students interested in learning about other cultures, and sharing their own. Open to all students, no essay required. The $1,350 award can be used for any travel and education related expenses. 

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Act Locally Scholarship

A $1000 ($500 x 2 winners) scholarship for students interested in giving back their communities. Open to all students. Short essay required. 

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The Shreddership: A Music Scholarship for the Rock Star in All of Us!

A $500 scholarship for all students who love making music, at any skill level.  Open to all students. Musical entry required. 

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Keep Going Forward No-Essay Scholarship

A $500 scholarship open to any student going through a change or new challenge in life.  Open to all students. No essay required. 

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"$$$ Isn't Everything" Scholarship

A $550 scholarship to help reduce a little bit of financial worry, and to help someone get a bit of time back to focus on the important things in life. Open to all students. No essay required. 

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WiseGeek Nursing No-Essay Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Current graduate or undergraduate student in a nursing program or a high school senior who has plans to study nursing. Must be a US Citizen or permanent legal resident.
  • Amount: $500
  • Application Deadline: 12/1/21
  • Link: https://www.thehealthboard.com/scholarship-for-nursing-students.htm

WiseGeek Community Service No-Essay Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Current graduate, undergraduate, or high school senior who has an outstanding record of community service. Must be a US Citizen or permanent legal resident.
  • Amount: $500
  • Application Deadline: 12/1/21
  • Link: https://www.homequestionsanswered.com/community-service-scholarship.htm 

WiseGeek Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Currently enrolled or planning on enrolling in cosmetology school. Must be a US Citizen or permanent legal resident.
  • Amount: $500
  • Application Deadline: 12/1/21
  • Link: https://www.beautyanswered.com/scholarship-for-cosmetology-students.htm 

WiseGeek Law No-Essay Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Current graduate or undergraduate student in a law program or a high school senior who has plans to study law. Must be a US Citizen or permanent legal resident.
  • Amount: $500
  • Application Deadline: 12/1/21
  • Link: https://www.mylawquestions.com/scholarship-for-law-students.htm

JOBS FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS

Finding a job is difficult as is, and finding one as a teenager in high school can be even more challenging. You are not only competing with other students but also competing with adults in your job search. This guide will help you prepare, get noticed, and hired. Click below to find out more.

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Meet our guidance department

Deborah Gibson, School Guidance

Tara Marion, School Guidance

Jessica Martin, Advise TN College Advisor

Jessica Martin works with seniors who are preparing for college.  Any senior who needs assistance with things such as FAFSA, College Applications, etc may contact her.

Phone number:  423-634-6546   Email: Jessica.M.Martin@tn.gov or visit my webpage here!

ADRIA SHANNON, NISWONGER CARE ADVISOR

We would like to welcome Ms. Adria Shannon to our school.  

Adria is our new Niswonger Care Advisor and will be here 2 days per week to 

assist our seniors with FAFSA completion, college applications, TNReady deadline, etc.  

The Hancock County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. 

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