Scholarship Foundation Hosting Workshops To Better Understand College Financial Aid

Three workshops in April & May to help cut through the clutter & confusion.

The Scholarship Foundation in Richmond Heights is holding workshops to help families better understand college financial aid letters. The dates for the workshops at the Scholarshop are: Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 1 p.m. The Scholarship Foundation is located across from the St. Louis Galleria Mall at 8215 Clayton Rd. Those attending are urged to RSVP by calling 314-725-7990 or email to info@sfstl.org. The Scholarship Foundation is a non profit organization, founded in 1920 and more than 10,000 students have been awarded more than $58 million in interest-free loans and $3.8 million in grants by the foundation.

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Parkway South Students Recognized for Perfect ACT Scores

Two Parkway South students were recently recognized by the City of Manchester for receiving perfect ACT scores.

At a recent Manchester Board of Aldermen meeting, Parkway South seniors Leela Chapman and Bradley Gleason were both recognized for receiving perfect ACT scores. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) Mayor David Willson presented each of them with a plaque honoring their accomplishments. According to the Parkway School District, 36 is the highest possible score on the ACT college admissions and placement exam. "Nationally, while the actual number of students earning a composite score of 36 varies from year to year, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score of 36. In 2011, more than 1.6 million students took the ACT exam," Parkway stated in a news release. The ACT consists of …

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Parkway South Senior Aces ACT

Parkway South senior Bradley Gleason received the highest possible score on his ACT exam, according to the Parkway School District.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The following information was provided by the Parkway School District in a news realease. Bradley Gleason, a Parkway South High School senior, recently learned he scored a 36 -- the highest possible score -- on the ACT college admissions and placement exam. Nationally, while the actual number of students earning a composite score of 36 varies from year to year, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score of 36.  In 2011, more than 1.6 million students took the ACT exam. The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science.  Each test is scored on a scale of 1-36, and a student’s composite score is the average of four test …

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Ask the Patch Pro: Experts Answer Your College Prep Questions

Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to offer advice to help high school students and parents prepare for college.

Welcome to Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comment section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking all about preparing for college. Patch wants to help you find the answers to your questions, but we needed some help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts: If you have a college preparation related question, ask below in our comment section and one of our experts will answer!  If you consider yourself a local expert and would like to be added to the list, let us know! jordan.lanham@patch.com  

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Jeff Buckman

2:47 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Depending on the type of degree you want to pursue, most local four-year colleges have online classes or a School of Professional Studies (for those non-traditional students). I second Ms. Abellard's statement about community college. It's a great way to get the basic courses completed at a great price. Financial aid (loans) are available, but you would need to file the FAFSA to see which one(s) …   more ›

Ask the Patch Pro: Seeking College Prep Experts

Patch is looking for experts who can share their advice to help high school students and parents prepare for college.

We want to find the answers to all your questions about preparing for college this week, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local experts who can answer readers' questions and offer advice about preparing for the ACTs, applying for loans or scholarships and any otherinformation college-bound students and parents may have.  If you consider yourself an expert and can answer these questions and more, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment on this post. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to answer questions on Thursday, Oct. 25.  Curious as to what we are looking for? Take a look at some of our previous Patch Pro posts: So what do you say, who wants to…

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Parkway South Student, Manchester Resident Aces ACT

Parkway South junior, Leela Chapman, earned the highest possible score on her ACT college admissions and placement exam.

Parkway School Distict officials stated in a news release that Parkway South junior and Manchester resident, Leela Chapman, scored a 36 on the ACT college admissions and placement exam. The district said that is the highest possible score. (Be sure to "Like" Patch on Facebook - check out our page here.) Parkway officials stated that only an estimated one-tenth of one percent of students receive a perfect score on the ACT. The Parkway School District made the announcement Friday in the following news release: Leela Chapman, a Parkway South junior, recently learned she scored a 36 -- the highest possible score -- on the ACT college admissions and placement exam.  Chapman took the ACT test in late April when it was administered to all Parkway…

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JoanLauterbach

8:44 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012

Congratulations Leela, Wonderful! Great Achievement   more ›

Maryville University Women Unbeatable at Free Throws, Daily Journal Reports

No team makes a free throw better than Maryville University women, according to the Daily Journal.

Charter Announces Annual Student Scholarship Program

2012 Town and Country and Manchester seniors who live in Charter's service area have until March 30 to apply for the $1,000 scholarship.

Charter announced last week that it is seeking applicants for its annual Charter Student Scholarship program. Metro St. Louis high school students who will graduate at the end of the 2011-2012 school year are eligible for the award. “We offer this scholarship because it’s a great opportunity for us to support those in our hometown of St. Louis, as well as the areas we serve in Missouri and Illinois,” said Jessica Myers, Charter’s senior manager of communications. To qualify for the scholarship, students: “We are looking forward to another successful year of the Charter Student Scholarship Program, especially at a time when the cost of higher education is becoming increasingly out of reach for many families,” said Sean O’Donnell, Charter’s …

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Coach: Sheperd Makes His Choice

Parkway Central's Brandon Sheperd appears to be headed for Oklahoma State University.

He isn't talking about it yet, but it appears Parkway Central Wide Receiver Brandon Sheperd has ended his college recruiting process. His coach, Mark Goldenberg, told Patch that Sheperd apparently committed to Oklahoma State University Monday morning. Sheperd was in Stillwater over the weekend for a recruiting visit which included OSU's game Saturday against archrival Oklahoma. Sheperd, who had narrowed his choices to Oklahoma State and the University of Missouri, led the Colts with 21 touchdowns this season as Parkway Central won a district title. Goldenberg said he learned Monday night of Sheperd's decision. Attempts to reach the senior for comment have been unsuccessful. Recruits can only make verbal pledges, which are non-binding until…

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Gregg Palermo

12:41 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Couple updates.... The Post-Dispatch is reporting that Sheperd will go to a Junior College. STLOUIS.HIGHSCHOOLSPORTS.NET is reporting that he'll announce his choice on their site tomorrow. Stay Tuned.   more ›

Mizzou Needs a Two Way Starter in the Lineup Like Michael Scherer

This rugged two-way performer at MICDS is the tonic the Tigers really need right now.

Gary Pinkel, Mizzou football coach, are you listening? Next fall, without fail, you need to play new freshman Michael Scherer and probably both ways. I'd be happy to repeat that. Mizzou hasn’t had two-way starters since the 1960s when Andy Russell of Ladue played fullback and linebacker and Texan Johnny Roland started sometimes at runningback and safety. It can be done.  Football is no more physical or demanding today than back in the Dan Devine era, in which, by the way the Tigers were never losing to Kansas State. Saturday’s woeful performance in the other Manhattan only proved the Tigers need to upgrade their talent. Tiny 185 pound backs ran Mizzou’s defense silly. Scherer, who will arrive at Mizzou filled out at least 6-foot-3, 238 …

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James Baer

8:43 pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The final total of votes on the Michael Scherer poll was 68. An overwhelming 63 percent felt he is perfectly qualified to play both offense and defense for the Tigers. I whole heartily agree.   more ›