College and Career

Most 4 year colleges/universities require an ACT or SAT score for admission purposes.  (All colleges will take ACT OR SAT.   Location of the college or advertised averages on a specific test, do not indicate that only one test is accepted.) 

Most students will take an ACT or SAT several times before submitting college applications.  Students can begin taking the ACT whenever they feel ready, but most should begin no later than February of their junior year.   

To register for the ACT:  https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

To register for the SAT: http://www.collegeboard.org/

There is a fee for the ACT and SAT which is paid for by the student or student's family.  (Some students may qualify for 2 fee waivers during their high school career.  Please contact the college counselor, if you think your child may qualify for a fee waiver.)    Brentwood does offer one  ACT test  during the school day for our juniors.  The cost for the test offered during the school day is covered by the district.  

Students seeking to play a Division 1 or 2 NCAA sport in college must register with the NCAA High School Eligibility Center at the end of their high school junior year.     

The Guide for the Student Bound Athlete has very helpful information for students considering athletics in college.  

See Brentwood High School's approved NCAA course-list by looking at the NCAA eligibility portal; Brentwood's CEEB/ACT code is 260345.

For students taking classes through Launch: Launch NCAA is approved and is a program offered through Springfield Public Schools. Launch students are attributed to one high school, Central High School (CEEB/ACT Code: 263300). Students taking classes through LAUNCH may also view LAUNCH's approved NCAA course list via the LAUNCH website. 

Check out NCAA's COVID-19 updates on their coronavirus resource page.

Looking to get hands-on experience in a career field? Check out the following career exploration programs to find an opportunity that fits your needs. 

There are several opportunities for out-of-state tuition reduction programs for students who are seeking to attend college outside of Missouri. Below you will find several opportunities you should consider (this is by no means an exhaustive list of schools that offer such programs, but strictly a list of opportunities of which BHS has been made aware.)
 

University of Alabama Out-of-State Scholarships Seniors applying to this school can check out the awards in this category online at https://scholarships.ua.edu/freshman/out-of-state/. Please note the priority deadline for scholarships is 12/15.

University of Arizona Nonresident Scholarships The University of Arizona offers scholarships for out-of-state students based on GPA and ACT/SAT score. For more information on requirements and award amounts, visit https://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/freshman-transfer. 

Arkansas State University-Jonesboro Undergraduate Out-of-State Scholarship Undergraduate students who meet the following criteria are eligible to receive a scholarship equal to the out-of-state portion of tuition costs: (1) high school GPA of 3.000 or higher and ACT composite score of 24 or higher or comparable SAT score, (2) attendance beginning on or after August 20, 2007, (3) attend ASU-J as a full-time student, and (4) a resident of any one of the 49 states in the United States other than Arkansas or resident of any U.S. territories: http://www.astate.edu/dotAsset/4707f8f6-5ae4-45f6-8b6d-ca53f630d0b9.pdf. Private scholarships are also available at www.astate.edu/scholarships.

Arkansas Tech University Out-of-State Tuition Program

Undergraduate  students who are legal residents of states which are contiguous to Arkansas (including Missouri) shall receive a waiver of out-of-state tuition charges: https://www.atu.edu/stuaccts/tuitionfees.php. 

University of Arkansas Non-Resident Scholarships Seniors who are applying to U Arkansas-Fayetteville can qualify for automatic partial tuition waivers again this year. A minimum 3.6 GPA and 28 ACT will get you 90% of the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition waived.  A minimum 3.4 and 26 ACT will get you 80% of the difference waived. A minimum 3.2 and 24 on the ACT will get you 70% of the difference waived: https://scholarships.uark.edu/nrta/. **For fall 2021 applicants only, the ACT requirement has been dropped due to limited testing opportunities/COVID-19; students can qualify based on their GPAs only. **

University of Arkansas at Little Rock UALR now offers in-state tuition for neighboring states! For more information on UALR, visit https://ualr.edu/scholarships/testing-scholarship-new-incoming-student-scholarships/.

Austin Peay State University Non-resident students with a 3.0 GPA and 21 on the ACT are eligible for out-of-state scholarships. For more information, visit https://www.apsu.edu/admissions/out-of-state/out-state-admissions-scholarship-opportunities.php. 

Baker University Out-of-State Grant Incoming students who are not residents of Kansas may be eligible for this need-based award. The FAFSA application must be completed annually. Not all out-of-state students are funded; this is a need-based award. For more information, visit the following site: https://www.bakeru.edu/costs/fa-cas/.

Baldwin Wallace Residency Grant This $4,000 grant is awarded to admitted Liberal Arts majors who reside outside of Ohio. For more information, visit https://www.bw.edu/financial-aid/first-year/.

Cedar Crest College State Tuition Access Rate (STAR) Program This program provides students with a private, liberal arts education for the same price as our state’s flagship public institution (University of Missouri-Columbia). Applicants with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher and a combined SAT score (math and verbal) of 1050 (or ACT composite score of 20) or higher, are eligible for the STAR program: https://www.cedarcrest.edu/star/.

Colby College Colby Commitment and Fair Shot Fund Through the Colby Commitment, they pledge to meet 100 percent of each admitted student’s demonstrated financial need without loans. For the Class of 2022, more than 95 percent of families with an income of $200,000 or less qualified for financial aid. If your family has a total income of $60,000 or less and has assets typical of this income range, they've ensured they will have a parent or guardian contribution of $0. For families earning up to $150,000 with assets typical of that range, the Fair Shot Fund now ensures your parent or guardian contribution will be capped at $15,000 — which may make Colby an affordable option for your family. For more info, see the following site: https://www.colby.edu/admission/commitment/. 

Colorado State University Non-Resident Scholarships Presidential, Provost's, Dean's, and more. Additional scholarships exist for students from diverse backgrounds, Native Americans, and more. For details, go to https://financialaid.colostate.edu/scholarships-for-entering-non-resident-freshman/

Eastern Kentucky University The SMART (Selective Merit Aid/Reduced Tuition) program offers undergraduate students in certain markets an amazing opportunity: $10,000 Annual Tuition. The SMART Program will save a student nearly $8,000 off annual out-of-state tuition costs. Students from SMART designated states (which Missouri is one of them) who have a high school GPA of 2.5 and an ACT composite of 18 or SAT total of 940 or higher will be charged tuition of $5,000 per semester or $10,000 per year. For more information, visit the following website: http://admissions.eku.edu/smart. 

Florida State University The First Year Abroad (FYA) program at Florida State allows students to complete the first twelve months of their Florida State careers while studying abroad with International Programs. Students choose to spend their first year at any of our four year-round study centers: London, England; Florence, Italy; Panama City, Republic of Panama; Valencia, Spain. Upon completion of a minimum of 36 FSU credit hours at their European or Panama IP study center with an FSU GPA of 3.0 or better, FYA students who are in good judicial standing may qualify for out of state tuition waivers allowing students to pay in-state tuition rates for the remainder of their first undergraduate degree at Florida State in Tallahassee. For more info, visit the following website: https://www.international.fsu.edu/FYA.aspx. 

Illinois State University Students from neighboring states (Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Kentucky) are eligible for a rate of tuition equal to students who live in Illinois.

Iowa State University Non-Resident Scholarships Seniors who are applying to Iowa State this year can check out the scholarships they have for Missouri residents at http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/ace/acec_award.php

University of Iowa Nonresident undergraduate first-year students who submit a complete application by March 1st, are automatically considered for the National Scholars Award. Award amounts range from $2,000 to $12,000 per year. For more information, visit https://uiowa.academicworks.com/opportunities/161386. 

University of Kansas KU offers opportunities for out-of-state students to earn scholarships that will potentially put them at the equivalent of paying in-state tuition. For more info, check out the following: https://admissions.ku.edu/tuition-scholarship/freshman. 

Kansas State University K-State offers a variety of scholarship programs for non-residents, based upon academic merit, alumni relations, intended college curricula, etc. For more information, visit the scholarship website: http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships.html. Beginning in fall 2021, new incoming freshmen and transfer Missouri residents may be eligible for in-state tuition at Kansas State University. The in-state rate is the result of the new Missouri Tuition Match Program. The initial eligibility criteria for the Missouri Tuition Match Program requires that incoming Missouri students have at least a 3.25 overall GPA from their high school and a 22 or higher composite score on the ACT or 1100 SAT score. Incoming transfer students must have a 3.25 overall GPA from their current university.
 

University of Kentucky UK offers scholarships for non-resident students with varying application deadlines during a student's senior year: http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/scholarship-incoming-freshmen.

University of Louisville Out-of-state students who meet the minimum criteria will automatically receive renewable awards ($5,000-$15,000) following admission to UofL. No scholarship application is required. Eligible students may also apply for Mentored Scholarships: https://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid/scholarships/out-of-state-scholarships.

University of Memphis The University of Memphis offers scholarships for non-residents. Check out the following website: https://www.memphis.edu/scholarships/opportunities.php. Click on "Freshman Scholarships At-A-Glance."

Midwest Student Exchange Program This is a tuition reduction program that makes attending out-of-state colleges more affordable for non-resident students.  By enrolling in a MSEP program at a participating institution, you will receive a reduced tuition rate.  Over 140 colleges in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin participate.  Actual savings will vary from school to school.  Participating students will typically realize savings between $500 and $3,000 annually.  Search for participating schools and programs and learn more at http://msep.mhec.org

Mississippi State University MSU offers a variety of scholarships for nonresidents. To see these opportunities, visit the following website: https://www.admissions.msstate.edu/freshmen/money-matters/scholarships/academic-scholarships/

University of Mississippi Ole Miss offers a great amount of scholarships for incoming students, and some of them help pay for the out-of-state tuition: http://finaid.olemiss.edu/scholarships/. For instance, if you look at the "Academic Excellence" scholarship chart for nonresidents, you will see that at a 3.0 GPA and 25 on the ACT, they start offering money to assist with out-of-state tuition. The higher the ACT is, the more money a student receives. I would encourage you to look at the entire list of scholarships on that site to see what all they offer.

Montana State University MSU will offer millions of dollars in scholarships and awards to non-resident freshmen who apply for admission. You can find scholarship information online at http://www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships/nonres/index.html

Murray State University Murray State University offers discounted tuition rates (a regional rate) for Missouri residents. Check out this site for more information: http://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/BursarsOffice/tuition/UndergraduateTuition.aspx.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has added scholarships for out-of-state students ranging from $5,000-$22,000 per year. Students can estimate their scholarship eligibility using their GPA/ACT/SAT scores at https://admissions.unl.edu/cost/#oos-scholarship-estimator. 

Northern Arizona University President's and President's Excellence Scholarships Two merit scholarships are available to help academically motivated out-of-state students achieve their educational goals at Northern Arizona University. Freshmen applicants who have been admitted to the university may qualify to receive a total of $28,000 to $36,000 in scholarships over four years.  Additionally, incoming students will pay the same tuition rate for up to four years—no increases, guaranteed. For more information, visit the following website: http://nau.edu/Finaid/Aid-Types/Scholarships/President-s-Scholarships/. 

Northern Illinois University NIU now offers in-state tuition for non-residents. For more information, visit the following website: https://www.niu.edu/features/2017/out-of-state-tuition/index.shtml. 

The Ohio State University National Buckeye for Non-Residents This award ($12,000 per year) is offered on a competitive basis to qualified non-Ohio domestic freshmen admitted to the Columbus campus for autumn semester. Those considered, rank in the top 25 percent of their graduating classes and have ACT composite scores of 29 or higher. For more information, visit the following: http://undergrad.osu.edu/money-matters/scholarships.html. 

Oklahoma State University Out-of-State Scholarships Seniors applying to Ok State can check out this link for more information about these scholarships for non- residents: https://financialaid.okstate.edu/out-state-scholarships-2019-2020. 

University of Oklahoma Non-Resident Scholarships OU offers a variety of scholarships for admitted incoming freshmen based on criteria such as academics, leadership, community involvement, intended major, extracurricular interests, etc. A common scholarship is the Non-Resident Merit Award, which starts at a 24 on the ACT and a 3.5 GPA and gives students a partial tuition waiver over four years. For more information and additional out-of-state scholarship opportunities, visit the following site: http://www.ou.edu/admissions/affordability/scholarships

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale All newly entering freshmen students from Missouri will pay the same in-state tuition rate as students from Illinois.

University of Southern Indiana Out-of-State Scholarships USI awards scholarships to students who meet ONE of the following criteria: ACT of 24 or minimum 3.5 GPA or top 25% of the class. For more information on this scholarship and other freshman offers from USI, visit the following website: https://www.usi.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-financial-aid/freshman-scholarships/.

Washburn University To qualify for the Interstate Tuition Waiver, students must be a resident of Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas. For more information, visit the following site: https://washburn.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/Tuition-Waivers/Index.html.

Western Illinois University Cost Guarantee Program Seniors considering this school should know that they have pledged to charge in-state tuition rates for Missouri students. They also have a cost guarantee where student pay the same rate for four straight years including room and board. 

Western Kentucky University Western Kentucky University offers a Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) to qualified undergraduate students who are residents of specific counties in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. Students residing in TIP counties can attend WKU for nearly half of the regular out-of-state rate! For more information, please visit the following website: https://www.wku.edu/admissions/tip.php. 

Wichita State University The Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) allows students from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin to attend Wichita State University at a discounted tuition rate, making the cost of attending WSU significantly less than out-of-state tuition. For more information, visit the following website: https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/scholarships/merit/Freshmen_merit.php

 

The following programs are excellent opportunities for high school students to sample college life, explore career interests and majors, get their foot in the door at various colleges, and possibly earn college credit--a great and enjoyable way to spend your summer or weekends during the school year.

Free Online Essay Writing Workshop The University of Kentucky College of Design will be hosting two sessions of Studio 38°84 Design Summer Camp for the second year! June 6-12 will be virtual and July 11-17 will be on-campus. Rising sophomores through recent graduates interested in design are welcome to apply.  For more information, visit design.uky.edu/summer-camp or contact Amy Foulkes at 859-257-8870 or amy.foulkes@uky.edu.

University of Kentucky Design Summer Camps The University of Kentucky College of Design will be hosting two sessions of Studio 38°84 Design Summer Camp for the second year! June 6-12 will be virtual and July 11-17 will be on-campus. Rising sophomores through recent graduates interested in design are welcome to apply.  For more information, visit design.uky.edu/summer-camp or contact Amy Foulkes at 859-257-8870 or amy.foulkes@uky.edu.

Washington University's Pre-College Programs Washington University's Pre-College Programs offer a variety of programs in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences for academically motivated high school students. Additionally, summer programs in business, art, architecture, math, science, and many others are available. Need-based scholarship assistance is for some programs. For more information and to apply, visit https://precollege.wustl.edu/which-program-right-you or https://admissions.wustl.edu/academics/special-programs/summer-programs-for-high-school-students/. The application deadlines will vary.

Washington University's High School Summer Academy Through the High School Summer Academy students enroll in one undergraduate course for credit and study alongside undergraduates. Students choose from introductory courses in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. In addition to the traditional undergraduate classroom experience, students participate in a noncredit research skills course leading to the development of an original research project. This program is ideal for students who want to develop their critical thinking and research skills, earn college credit, and explore deeper a specific academic interest or field of study.  For more information and to apply, visit https://precollege.wustl.edu/high-school-summer-academy. 

UNC - Chapel Hill Horizons Program The UNC American Indian Center is now accepting applications for Carolina Horizons, a summer program for American Indian students who are rising high school juniors and seniors. Held virtually this year on June 11-12, the program connects students with admissions advisers, current Native college students, and college representatives from across the UNC system. For more information, please visit the American Indian Center's website. Deadline to apply is 5/31/2021. 

Building Opportunities in Support of Sisters (B.O.S.S.) Summer Program Each year, “BOSS” holds a two-week, immersive summer program for young women (ages 15-21) interested in professional careers of any kind. The program takes place in St. Louis, Missouri, and aims to accelerate personal and professional development by exposing students to unique education and career options, demystifying the college, internship, and job search processes, providing development resources, and teaching practical life skills. Through lectures from industry professionals, interactive workshops, field trips to local businesses, and monthly mentorship and coaching, students are equipped with the tools to enter --and remain-- in the workforce as one’s best, most well-rounded self. BOSS is looking for highly-motivated high school students interested in professional careers to participate in this FREE week-long summer program; the program will be virtual this summer. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.bossincstl.com/our-program. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2021. 

North Carolina Scholastic Media Institute The information for this program is as follows:

• For high school journalism students and their teachers
• Held virtually from June 14-16
• Registration fee: $50 per person, but staff participating in NCSMA statewide contests may register up to free registrants at ncsma.unc.edu/institute

This program provides students and advisers with intensive training in disciplines such as broadcast news, online news, yearbook, literary magazine, photojournalism, newspaper, and design. New this year is the Ida B. Wells Investigative Reporting Boot Camp. To learn more, visit ncsma.unc.edu/institute. Deadline to register is 6/1/2021.

Boston University Summer Journalism Academy From Writing and Reporting sessions to Photojournalism sessions, students will learn practical skills to help them in their careers. To learn more, visit the summer academy website. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The final deadline to apply is in June 2021. SPECIAL DISCOUNT: If students are accepted to the program and pay the registration fee by April 24, they will receive a special discount of $200 off the tuition. Use the following discount code: 21BUADMISSIONS

Missouri S&T Summer Camps Are you an adventurer? Cyber guru? Space explorer? No matter what your interest, Missouri S&T has a program for you: https://futurestudents.mst.edu/summer-camps/. 

St. Louis Zoo: Zoo Teens ZooTeens is a summer volunteer program with opportunities at the Emerson Children’s Zoo, Education Department, Monsanto Insectarium, and Safari Gift Shop for high school teens, ages 15-18.  At a minimum, teens will volunteer for a weekly four-hour shift during the summer.  For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org/give/volunteer

Transcript Requests for Current Students applying to Colleges

For students using the Common Application to apply to colleges:

• Click on the "My Colleges" tab and sign the "FERPA release." List Mrs. Diaz as your counselor in the "recommendation" section of your Common Application account: ediaz@brentwoodmoschools.org.

• Mrs. Diaz will receive an email prompting her to upload your transcript directly into your Common Application account. 

For students NOT using the Common Application to apply to colleges:

• Go to: https://student.naviance.com/brentwoodhs
• Click on "College" Section
• Click on "Apply to College"
• Click on "Manage Transcripts"
• Add a request for a college or for a scholarship by clicking on the pink (+)   
  
  **Transcripts may also be requested by adding a college application to the "Colleges I Am Applying To" section. 
   
  ***Make All Transcript Request at least a week before deadlines.  Keep in mind, transcripts will not be mailed when school is not in session. ***
   

Alumni Transcript Requests (class of 2020 and before):

Please contact Laura Brown, Registrar, at 314-262-8513 or lbrown@brentwoodmoschools.org.