SENIOR BULLETIN
November 1, 2014
“An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on
Thanksgiving Day.” –Irv Kupcinet
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Fall 2014 College Visits *so far, keep checking!
College
Date
Time
Location
Centre College
11/03/2014 9:00 a.m. Elliott Commons
School of Advertising Art
11/11/2014 12:00
H.S. Art Room
p.m.
St. Mary’s College
11/18/2014 8:00 a.m. Elliott Commons
School of Advertising Art
11/24/2014 12:00
H.S. Art Room
p.m.
Michigan Tech
12/10/2014 11:00
Elliott Commons
a.m.
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For more information on any of these college visits, please visit the
Counseling Center.
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Check the bulletin board outside of the Counseling Center for any last
minute visitors that were scheduled after the Senior Bulletin was sent out.
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Please note that if any student wishes to attend a visit, he or she must sign
up in the Counseling Center at least one day in advance.
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If you are signed up for a visit during a scheduled class period, you MUST
first go to your classroom to receive a College Visit pass from your
instructor.
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Upcoming college rep visits will be tweeted as a reminder to students.
Follow us @BurrisCounselor.
The Common Application
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The common application is shared by a diverse group of over 500 colleges
and universities, in the United States and around the world.
Complete ONE application form at www.commonapp.org
Transmit electronic copies to any participating college
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Some colleges require supplemental applications
Visit Colleges
Purdue Black and Gold Days:
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For high School seniors and juniors who are successfully progressing in a
“College Prep” curriculum and may be interested in a career in a technical
field such as: Engineering Technology (ET), Industrial Technology (IT),
Organizational Leadership (OLS) or Information Technology.
Students will spend the day doing several hands on activities that
highlight many of the topics included in courses and majors offered in the
College of Technology at Anderson. Parents are invited and will learn
more about the advantages of attending the local campus, the admission
process, and financial aid.
Students will choose to attend either on Friday, November 7th or Friday,
November 21st from 8:15a.m.-2:45p.m. but the student must request a
nomination from Mrs. Maugherman by November 3rd or November 17th.
Any questions can be directed to Dave Riegle at (765) 648-2920.
University of Indianapolis:
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Visit the campus and experience the life of a UIndy student!
Open to all high school students who are interested in seeing the campus
and learning more about them from faculty, staff and current students.
High School Day activities will include an academic fair and student
organization fair, student and faculty panels, lunch, and a campus tour.
November 8th: High School Day
Questions? Call 1-866-421-7173
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Register online at www.uindy.edu/admissions
College Internship Program (CIP) Experience Days:
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For prospective families, students and professionals
Take an in-depth look at their full-year programs that provide
comprehensive support for young adults with Asperger’s, ADHD, and
other learning differences so they can succeed in college, employment and
independent living.
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Visit highlights:
o Fun social activities for students, educational overview for parents
and professionals, meet and greet with staff, and a tour of the
facilities.
Amherst, NY; Berkeley, CA; Bloomington, IN; Lee, MA; Long Beach, CA
November 15, 2014
Questions? Call (877) 566-9247 or email admissions@cipworldwide.org
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago:
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Meet with representatives from the nation’s most influential art and
design school.
Saturday, November 15, 2014 12:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Harrison Center for the Arts 1505 N Delaware St Indianapolis, IN 46202
Register at www.saic.edu/ugevents
University of Saint Francis Health Careers Visit
Day:
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Choose a career built on caring.
o Meet the faculty, all healthcare experts
o Learn of the affordability and quality of USF programs
o Investigate the wide variety of healthcare programs
o See hands-on training in our simulation lab
Attend sessions on
o Nursing, physical therapist assistant, physician assistant, radiologic
technology, surgical technology, pre-professional, health and
exercise science
o Admission and financial aid assistance
o Bring transcripts for evaluation
Saturday, November 17, 2014 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Sign up now! Go to sf.edu/visit, or call (260) 399-8000 or (800) 729-4732
Vincennes University PreVU Day:
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Special open house days reserved to give you an overview of Vincennes
University’s programs, services, and facilities.
PreVU days are:
o November 21 or 22, 2014
o February 13, 14, 27, or 28, 2015
o March 20 or 21, 2015
o April 24 or 25, 2015
Make your reservation today! Call (800) 742-9198 or visit
www.vinu.edu/prevu
DePaul University:
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Counselor Visit Day
o Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Lincoln Park Campus
o Send all visit requests and fair invitations to
ADMrecruitment@depaul.edu
Admitted Student Visit Days:
o Friday, March 13, 2015 and Saturday, March 14, 2015
o Visit Days are an overview of everything DePaul has to offer.
Visitors can learn about the admission and financial aid processes
as well as talk with current students and faculty from each of our
undergraduate colleges.
o To register, go to www.depaul.edu/visitdays or call (773) 325-7500
Trine University:
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Learn more about Trine University!
December 6, 2014-Holiday Frenzy
January 24, 2015-Luau in January
February 16, 2015-Presidents’ Day Engineering Visit Day
March 21, 2015-Admitted Applicants VIP
March 28, 2015-Golf Management
April 25, 2015-Spring Frenzy & Engineering Expo
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Print address labels to bring with you. Save time filling out interest
cards and use pre-printed address labels with your name, address, email
address, your high school, when you expect to start college and the
major(s) in which you are interested. If your high school guidance office
provides personal bar codes with this information, be sure to get yours
before you go. It’s also helpful to bring along a notebook and pen to take
notes.
Visit Fastweb for a checklist on what to do before, during, and after a
college fair. http://www.fastweb.com/college-search/articles/3916college-fair-checklists
A Bit of Advice
The following is from “College application essays: How to stand out
from the crowd”
Published in CollegeSTEPS magazine
1. Working smart. If you’re applying to several
colleges, how can you make it easiest to write essays for
each application? Don’t write them all from scratch.
Take a look at the applications in front of you and list
the essay topics you’re required to cover for each.
Notice any common themes? Try writing a few basic
essays and ask a parent and/or teacher to review them.
Next, re-read the application questions, select the appropriate essay,
and make minor adjustments to customize it to that school’s
application.
2. Meeting deadlines. If you have multiple applications and essays to
complete, create a schedule for yourself to avoid getting
overwhelmed. Start working on the ones that are due first. Note
what else is going on around your deadline time such as important
school activities or other obligations the week your application is
due. Take time to figure that out now, so you plan your schedule
accordingly. Next, determine your deadlines to have first drafts of
your essays completed, and build in some time for re-writing. If you
want anyone to review your essays (especially teachers), be sure to
build in at least a week for them to take a look and give you feedback.
Tips for the Month
Take advantage of Financial Aid Opportunities!!! Many people overestimate
the cost of college. In fact, the American Council of Education discovered
Americans overestimate the cost of a public, four-year institution by 212 percent!
With a variety of financial aid available to Indiana students, many people can
afford to attend any college they choose. Financial aid is money intended to
offset any gap between what you and your family can afford to pay for college
and the expenses you cannot meet. There are four types of financial aid: grants,
scholarships, work-study, and loans.
 Grants: Financial aid that you do not have to repay. The government and
other organizations award grants based on financial need, ability, or
individual criteria.
 Scholarships: Gifts of money given for academic excellence, financial
need, distinction in a certain activity (such as sports or 4-H) or affiliation
with a religion, civic, school, or activity based organization. Scholarships
may be a one-time award or renewable each year. You do not repay these.
 Work-Study Programs: Involve working at school in
order to earn money. You may apply for a variety of jobs
designated as work-study, and you will be paid an hourly
wage.
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Loans: Sums of money advanced to you for a specific time and repayable
with interest. There are many types of loans. Some loans are federally
regulated, and private companies offer others. All must be repaid and are
either subsidized or unsubsidized. With a subsidized loan, the
government will pay interest on your loan money while you are in school.
An unsubsidized loan means that you pay all the interest that accumulates.
You do not have to demonstrate financial need with unsubsidized loans.
Scholarships, Awards, and
Financial Aid
This section provides you with a comprehensive list of scholarship and
Financial Aid information with a listing of the school, criteria, and deadline
that relate to the scholarship.
 If you are interested in any of the following scholarships, please circle the
scholarship(s) of interest, write your name on top of this sheet and bring
it to the Counseling Center. We will then provide you with the
appropriate information. Please note that many of the websites listed
under certain scholarships contain all of the information you will need.
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Text “RSVP” to 323-984-9960, Tweet #RSVP to @AcademyRSVP, or visit
applyaada.com/rsvp for audition and scholarships opportunities.
Networks Financial Institute
Award:
Varies
Criteria:
Student must meet 2 of the 3 of the following academic
requirements: Ranking in the top 15% of senior class, cumulative
GPA of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, 1070 SAT or 23 ACT. The student must
have applied and been accepted to Indiana State to access the
application
Deadline:
Students need to ask Mrs. Maugherman for a nomination by
November 14, 2014
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation
Award:
$1,000
Criteria:
Open to any graduating high school senior who owns and operates
his/her own small business. Must enter their freshman year at an
accredited
twoor
four-year
university,
college
or
vocational/technical institute during the Fall 2015.
Deadline:
December 18, 2014
UIndy Presidential Scholarships
Award:
Up to full tuition annually
Criteria:
Top Distinguished Dean’s Scholars invited to on-campus
competition. Renewable based on 3.3 GPA and full-time attendance.
Deadline:
Student must apply for admission by January 1st
http://uindy.edu/financial-aid-for-new-students/grants-and-scholarships
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Award:
Varies
Criteria:
Students must be African American, American Indian/Alaska
Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American.
The student must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident
of the U.S. and have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3
on an unweighted 4.0 scale. The student must also enroll for the
first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university in the
fall of 2015 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. The
student must have demonstrated leadership abilities through
participation in community service, extracurricular or other
activities and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.
Deadline:
January 14, 2015
For more information, visit www.gmsp.org
UIndy Community Service Leadership Award
Award:
$12,000 annually
Criteria:
Student must have a minimum GPA of B or above in a challenging
Deadline:
college preparatory curriculum for consideration. They must also
have a combined critical reading/math SAT around 1100 or ACT
composite around 24. The scholarship is awarded to a limited
number of incoming freshmen who have demonstrated leadership
through community service at their school, in the community or in
their church, and who have shown high academic achievement.
Top finalists will be invited to UIndy campus for an on-campus
interview with faculty and staff.
Must submit application and essay by January 15, 2015.
http://uindy.edu/financial-aid-for-new-students/grants-andscholarships
Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program
Award:
Varies
Criteria:
Be a high school senior and a legal US resident. Student must be
eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or
technical school with a full course of study. They must submit a
complete application and all required documentation by the
deadline of the application, meet any additional eligibility
requirements outlined by each scholarship program, and provide
verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited postsecondary institution.
Deadline:
January 20, 2015. Go to http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-usscholarships
Ball State University Miller Scholarship
Award:
Varies
Criteria:
Average high school GPA of 3.82. Average SAT score of 1850 and
ACT score of 28
Deadline:
Scholarship application materials must be received by January 31,
2015. Go to
http://cms.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/mcob/stud
entservicesadvising/millerscholars
Harold Ellison Scholarship Fund for use at Ball State University
Award:
The award of the scholarship will be equal to the amount of in-state
fees for full-time enrollment plus room and board charges for a
Criteria:
Deadline:
double occupancy and a twenty meal plan in one of the standard
Ball State University residence halls. However, this amount may be
reduced in the event the total gift aid (scholarships and grants)
awarded to a recipient exceeds the total cost of attendance (fees,
room and board, books, and other expenses) for the academic year
as determined by the selection committee or if the student lives offcampus. It is renewable for eight semesters.
Must be nominated by your teachers, counselors, principal, or
superintendent. Should exhibit special skills
Students should request a nomination letter from their counselor.
Nominations are accepted between November 1, 2014, and
February 1, 2015. All student applications are due by March 1,
2015.
21st Century Scholarship Covenant for use at Indiana University
Award:
Varies by each student’s financial aid profile
Criteria:
Student must be a 21st Century Scholar. This scholar must apply to
IU during the fall of their senior year and indicate that he or she is a
21st Century Scholar. The Office of Admissions must then accept the
student.
Deadline:
The student must submit the 21st Century Scholars pledge
affirmation to the 21st Century Scholars state office and the online
application for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) by March 10, 2015. He or she must complete the Intent to
Enroll Form for IU Bloomington by May 1, 2015.
For more information, visit:
Office of Scholarships; www.scholarships.indiana.edu
Office of Admissions; www.admit.indiana.edu
Student Central (financial aid and class registration);
www.studentcentral.indiana.edu
21st Century Scholars Office; www.indiana.edu/~iub21cs
FAFSA; www.fafsa.ed.gov
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship
Award:
$1,000
Criteria:
This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors
as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post
secondary institution.
Deadline:
June 15, 2015
For more information, visit www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarhips.htm
BigSun Athletic Scholarship
Award:
Varies
Criteria:
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are
engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be
attending a post secondary institute.
Deadline:
June 19, 2015
For more information, visit www.bigsunathletics.com
REMEMBER…
This is only a small list of the hundreds
of scholarships that are available. We
encourage you to browse
www.fastweb.com or check out
individual college websites for
corresponding scholarships. Once on
the university’s home page, click on
Prospective Students or Financial Aid
or Scholarships in order to view
available information. If you have
specific colleges or universities in
mind and are still having trouble, please contact us at the Counseling Center for
further assistance.
Mrs. Julie Maugherman
Lyssa Razor
Director of Guidance & Counseling
Counseling Center Assistant
jmaugher@bsu.edu
guidancega@bsu.edu
765-285-2341
765-285-2341