Oct newsletter

Posted Date: 10/14/26 (09:48 AM)

College & Career Center

October newsletter

Upcoming Events for Students & Families

10/10- World-Changers in Engineering Day- Moscow Campus FREE to all 5th - 12th grade students. Hands on activities, $500 U of I scholarship, gain career information, tour labs!

10/13- Paul Mitchell Boise- OPEN HOUSE! Visit the campus and learn about programs.

10/13- Idaho Job Fair @ Nampa Civic Center from 10am-2pm.

10/15- TechGirlz: FREE, hands-on STEM experience inspiring middle school girls to explore science, technology, engineering and math @ the College of Idaho.

10/15- FAFSA and Scholarship Help at CWI. FREE event with food, beverages and win a $1,000 scholarship!

10/20- CWI Micron Day- Discover your path to a high tech career

10/21- Boise State Respiratory Care Science OPEN HOUSE! Join staff, advisors and students for FREE food, tours and a program information event.

10/26- Christian College Fair @ The Ambrose School in Meridian from 6-8pm

ICOM Information Sessions- Oct. 10, Nov. 14- learn how to get into medical school

Assistance League of Boise is looking for 25 students to get volunteer and leadership experience.

THS FAFSA & Idaho LAUNCH Completion Night (Seniors)

Date: Wednesday, October 28

Time: 5- 8 pm

Location: THS Library

All senior students and families are welcome to stop by anytime between 5-8 pm to receive help completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students can also complete the Idaho LAUNCH scholarship application and the required career activities during this event as well.

Idaho College Events

Boise State University

11/7- Bronco Day- we welcome ALL future students and their families to explore campus and fell what it means to BE A BRONCO!

11/11- Honors College Showcase (in person or virtual options)- discover what honors students and faculty are doing in the classroom and beyond. Meet current students, discover programs and hear about undergraduate research opportunities.

Idaho State University

October 15th- Experience The ROAR & Health and Science Night from 6-9pm @ the Meridian Campus. FREE student gift, FREE refreshments, WIN $1,000 scholarship, experience hands on lab activity, RSVP Here!

University of Idaho

10/30 Envision- This event is designed for interested students. Come check out the campus, programs and see what it's like to be a Vandal!

11/20 Meet the Vandals- Can't make it to Moscow, no problem. Meet the Vandals in Boise!

College of Idaho

10/24 - Fall Preview Day

October is College Month!

Apply Idaho Week (Oct 12-15)- Seniors will complete the FREE application for Idaho colleges in their English class. Students without an English class will be called down the following week
Complete the Idaho Scholarship Application- Choose between the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship or the Idaho Launch Grant
Send High School Transcripts in SCOIR- All the Colleges you applied to will want a copy of your transcript. You send these for FREE in SCOIR. Need help? Ask Mrs. Kimball
Complete Out of State Applications-Complete the Common Application or apply directly to schools and programs you are interested in out of state.
FAFSA is Now Open- All students are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA Application. It allows for the possibility to get the Pell Grant and Student Loans. There are 2 parts to the FAFSA. #1- students create an FSA ID account. #2- Fill out the 2027-2028 FAFSA application

Featured Scholarships

Due 11/11- Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship- high achieving high school senior with financial need for top universities

Due 11/12- Elks Most Valuable Student Award- current high school seniors, US citizen, headed to a 4 year college program.

Due 12/4 - DoW SMART Scholarship- SMART provides merit-based scholarships to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students pursuing STEM degrees. SMART scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, summer internships, and after graduation, civilian employment with the Department of War

PSAT & National Merit Scholarship

On October 21st, all Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT exam at school. The PSAT is a practice exam for the SAT as well as a qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Only Juniors are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

The PSAT is a digital exam that takes approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete. The exam includes a Reading & Writing Section as well as a Math section. Most of the questions are multiple choice. Students are encouraged to study for the PSAT exam using the Bluebook app on their Chromebooks.

ASVAB Testing

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is offered twice during the school year. The test is open to juniors and seniors; sophomores can take it as practice if seats are available. There is no charge for this test. More information about the ASVAB can be found HERE

The first test is Thursday, November 12 in the Career Center. Sign up HERE

Webinars for Families

FAFSA 101: Where to Start & How to Finish

At this event financial aid experts will cover key terms, essential steps, and common mistakes to avoid when filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Wednesday, Oct. 6 p.m. MT

Featuring: Assumption University, California Lutheran University, University of Richmond, and York College of Pennsylvania.

Timberline College & Career Center

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