From the desk of Valentine Torres
By now many of our high school seniors have submitted their college applications and others have already received their acceptance letters! Kudos to our Brickies! If you have not submitted your college application, no worries, many colleges & universities have rolling admissions throughout the school year. Financial Planning is super important as you plan for life after school. This month & next we have some great opportunities for you to come to HHS to have all of your questions answered! Be sure to scroll down to the end of the newsletter and record the dates in your calendars! We are here to help you and will answer any questions you have about financing your education. I found this great website that answers alot of questions that I receive from parents & students - feel free to save it to your favorites as it reviews the most frequently asked questions. http://blog.ed.gov/2016/09/8-steps-filling-fafsa/?utm_content=sf50592735&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=spredfast&utm_campaign=Federal&sf50592735=1
As always if you have questions feel free to call at 219/942-8521 ext 8027.
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Common App
Starting this fall and throughout winter, students who've created a Common App account and opted in to receive communications will receive text messages from the Common App. These messages offer free tools for each step of the college application process: staying organized and keeping track of deadlines, filling out the FAFSA early, sending SAT/ACT scores to colleges, and meeting with counselors to discuss financial aid award letters.
THE HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARD: Up to $10,000/year
The application for Horatio Alger Scholarships for students entering college in Fall 2017 is now open! Encourage family, friends, and any high school students with whom you may interact to apply to be considered for many different opportunities (National, State, and Specialized Programs)! If you know anyone who is eligible to apply, please share this link with them: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria*:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2017 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST (GARY, IN)
Below are scholarships available directly from IU Northwest for the 2017-18 academic year. These scholarships are to be used to cover costs associated only with IU Northwest courses. These scholarship awards are not transferable to any other IU campus or other institutions.
For information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 219-980-6991.
Early admission to IU Northwest and completion of the Freshman Scholarship Interest Form,http://www.iun.edu/admissions/docs/Interest-form.pdf is the best way to assureadmissions-based scholarship consideration. Award notifications to selected recipients will begin going out February 1st.
To be considered for competitive scholarships it is the student's responsibility to complete the application and submit it before the deadline indicated. Applications for competitive scholarships are available below.
mportant Notes:
To be eligible for consideration, student must be admitted to the university and completed theFreshman Scholarship Interest Form and/or application prior to the deadline for scholarship (in parenthesis). Scholarships are for first semester Freshman enrolling in the fall semester directly from high school and will be effective the fall 2017 semester.
- SAT total refers only to Critical Reading plus Math scores.
- ACT score refers to composite score.
- GPA is based on a 4.0 scale.
- Rank is based on 7th semester.
- Be a full-time (> 12 credit hours) student, per semester.
Admissions-based Scholarships / No additional application is required
High School Seniors who enroll directly from a state accredited high school may be eligible for one of the following scholarships. Students must meet the selection criteria and be admitted by December 1 and accept the scholarship by March 1.
In order to be reevaluated for scholarship eligibility after admission, it is the student's responsibility to contact the Office of Admissions if they achieve a qualifying cumulative GPA or obtain qualifying SAT/ACT scores prior to the December 1st deadline.
- Valedictorian Scholarship
Incoming full-time freshman ranked #1 in their high school graduating class, with a 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1170 (ACT 24). Award is for tuition and fees for a maximum of 126 credit hours, renewable with a 3.5 cumulative GPA. The number of awards is based on available funding. - Special Academic Scholarship Tier Two (Deadline: Admitted by December 1 and accept the scholarship by March 1)
Incoming full-time freshman who has a 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1220 (ACT 25). Award is for $5,000 per academic year, renewable for three additional years with a 3.3 cumulative GPA. - Special Academic Scholarship Tier One (Deadline: Admitted by December 1 and accept the scholarship by March 1)
Incoming full-time freshman who has a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1170 (ACT 24). Award is $4,000 per academic year, renewable for three additional years with a 3.3 cumulative GPA. - Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship (Deadline: Admitted by December 1 and accept the scholarship by March 1)
Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and SAT scores of 1080 (ACT 22). Award is for $1,000 per academic year, renewable for three additional years with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Competitive Scholarships / Additional Application Required
High School Seniors who enroll directly from an Indiana state-accredited high school may be eligible for one of the following renewable scholarships:
- Chase Scholarship (Deadline: February 1)
Preference will be given to African-American or Latino students, who reside in Lake or Porter County in Indiana, and have demonstrated financial need. To compete for this award, students should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class and demonstrate leadership ability. Performance on the SAT shall be given consideration. Renewable with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Award amount varies. Print cover letter (for scholarship requirements) and application. - Chase Fellows Scholarship (Deadline: February 1)
To compete for this award, students should have demonstrated leadership skills, a composite SAT score of 1000 or higher, in critical reading and math, and rank in the top 33% of their graduating class. Award amount vaires. Renewable with a 3.3 cumulative GPA. Printcover letter (for scholarship requirements) and application. - National Science Foundation Scholarship (Deadline: March 1) This scholarship is to be awarded to students who are academically qualified (Cumulative GPA of 3.2 and SAT combined Verbal and Math score of 910), demonstrate financial need, and are interested in pursuing a B.S. in biology, chemistry, geology, computer information systems (CIS), actuarial science, or mathematics full-time at IU Northwest. The scholarship will award up to $10,000 per year for four years, covering the cost of tuition and living expenses, based on Indiana resident tuition rates. Incoming freshman are eligible to apply.
- IUN Theatre Patron Scholarship (Deadline: June 1) This scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming freshman at IUN with a high school grade point average of "B" or better from Lake or Porter County. The scholarship will be a minimum of $500.00 per year, funds permitting, and will be awarded by a committee of IUN faculty based on student's audition and/or portfolio presentation. For additional information please contact the office of admissions (219)980-6991.
APPLY TO BE A COCA-COLA SCHOLAR
Information to gather
- A transcript – you will need this to report the course level and grades that you have received since your freshman year in high school.
- A school profile – you will need this to answer several questions about your school such as your school code, the number of AP, IB and Honors classes your school provides, and the number of community service hours required for graduation.
- The name, email address and phone number of your guidance counselor and principal.
- A list of school and non-school related clubs and organizations in which you have participated since your freshman year and any corresponding leadership positions.
- A list of honors and awards that you received when participating in school and non-school related clubs and organizations and the level of each award (Local, State, Regional or National) since your freshman year.
- A list of your volunteer organizations with which you have served and the number of hours served with each, and any awards and honors that you have received for your participation since freshman year.
Applicants must be:
- Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or select DoD schools)
- U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees
- Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
- Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school
- http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
This highly competitive scholarship includes:
- Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school
- Ability to pursue any area of study
- Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid
- Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the college student experience
The deadline for all application materials is November 30, 2016 at noon ET.
If you have an application question, please contact us at 800-941-3300 or scholarships@jkcf.org.
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY JUNIOR SCHOLARS DAY (CLASS OF 2018)
Junior Scholars Day is a by-invitation-only event for high-achieving high school juniors looking to start their college search process early. During this event, students and their guests will be able to meet with our friendly admissions staff, speak with faculty members and current students about their college experience, have lunch in the Union and take a campus tour. If you would like to speak with someone about this event, call the Admissions Office at 800-852-3648.
The event is designed to introduce academically strong students to the University, provide scholarship information, and help students with the college search in general.
https://forms.manchester.edu/admissions/jsd/
AN ASSOCIATEs DEGREE IN JUST 11 MONTHS!
Ivy Tech Community College’s Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP) helps high school graduates earn an associate degree in just 11 months and prepares them to transfer to a four-year college to earn their bachelor's degree.
Office of Student Placement
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