The Norm Report

The Norm Report is brought to you by Huntington University as a source of news, updates and back-woods fun! Here, you'll find monthly topics to aid you in your college search along with a peek into the lives of our students on campus. Take a couple minutes and explore the Forest! Please feel free to email any suggestions or comments about the newsletter to norm@huntington.edu.

 

Your Freshman and Sophomore years should simply be spent getting involved in your community, church and high school organizations. You'll also want to make sure that you are enrolled in a college preparatory program. For example, Huntington requires 4 yrs. of English, 2 yrs. of Math and 3 yrs. of History. 

Junior Year 1. Keep on top of your grades. Most colleges will offer academic scholarships for good grades. 2. Make a list of what you want in a college and search within your criteria. 3. Arrange a meeting with prospective colleges through your Guidance Office. 4. Attend college fairs in your area. Meet college representatives and collect brochures. 5. Register for the ACT/SAT and decide which schools you would like to send your scores to. 6. Begin to visit your top choice schools and experience as much of campus as possible. Go to chapels, sit in on a class, meet w/ a professor, spend the night,  meet w/ a coach, and more!   Click here to set up a visit at HU 7. Refine your list of awards/ service opportunities into a resume format. 8. Research scholarship options & apply!

Senior Year 1. Maintain those grades! Begin to finalize your college choices and meet application deadlines.   2. Retake the ACT or SAT if needed.   3. Research and apply for scholarships.   4. Revisit or visit your top college choices.   5. Starting Jan. 1 fill out the FAFSA form and turn it in by Mar.1.   6. Make your decision! Based on your research, financial aid package and overall experiences, notify your chosen college and deposit. The $100 HU deposit is refundable before May 15th. Enjoy the rest of your senior year! If possible contact your future roommate, attend registration weekend and spend time with family and friends!

Huntington University to offer Spanish, Spanish Education Majors
For the first time, Huntington will offer majors in Spanish and Spanish education for the Fall of 2007. The majors were approved at a faculty meeting October 4th.  Details >>

Huntington University's professors Steve Leeper and Bryan Ballinger have created a segment for the NBC animated series "Veggie Tales." “VeggieTales” conveys Christian ideals to children through funny, humanlike vegetable-shaped characters. Details >>

 

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