Melinda Stephan, College and Career Programming
and Resources Coordinator (mstephan@ccs.k12.in.us)
Ann Boldt, College Advisor (aboldt@ccs.k12.in.us)
Harry Pettibone, College Advisor (hpettibo@ccs.k12.in.us)
College and Career Resource Center (CCRC)
A Service of the CHS Counseling Department
 Melinda Stephan, College and Career Programming and
Resources Coordinator
 Harry Pettibone and Ann Boldt, College Advisors
part-time (Gold T/Th, 8am–3pm & Gold M/W/F, 8am–12:30pm)
 Located within the Counseling Department (B126)
 College Information Night PowerPoint Presentations
available on the CHS website home page (under
Counseling Link)
CCRC – What We Do!
 Identify, develop, collect, and organize college and career resources
 Share updated information and resources with the CHS Counselors and Staff to aid
their work with students
 College Advisors will meet individually with students and/or parents to assist them in
navigating the college and career search process
 Conduct student workshops and parent programming on topics such as:
 College Applications
 Essay Writing/Personal Statements
 Financial Aid
 Career/Major Exploration
 Interviewing
 Build Relationships with college representatives and maintain up-to-date college files
 Collect and maintain data (ex. Data book, national statistics, etc)
There is a college for ANYONE who
wants to go to college!!
Future Programs
Senior Program during PSAT/PLAN on October 15, 2014
 (College Life Panel, Goal Setting &Personal Finance/Budgeting, Career Decision Making)
Financial Aid/Scholarship Information Meeting
 January 22, 2015 at 7:00 pm in Auditorium
Military Academy Day
 February 20, 2015 during SRT in Media Classroom 1&2
College Information for Juniors (during SRT)
 March 2, 2015 during SRT in Auditorium
 March 10, 2015 during SRT in Auditorium
Admission to Selective Schools
 April 15, 2015 during SRT in Auditorium
 Scholarship Recognition Night on May 21, 2015
Internet Exploration
Individual College Websites
College Board - www.collegeboard.org
ACT - www.act.org
Virtual campus tours – www.campustours.com, www.ecampustours.com,
www.YOUniversitytv.com
IN College and Career Explorer – www.indianacareerexplorer.org
Learn More Indiana – www.learnmoreindiana.org
Suggested Timelines/Articles - www.inlikeme.com
College Forum - www.collegeconfidential.com
Personal Exploration
Meet with College Representatives at CHS (over 100+ visiting this Fall!)
Attend regional/local information sessions hosted by colleges
Attend College Fairs
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National College Fair
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Hamilton County College Fair
Indiana Convention Center
September 16, 2014 from 9:00-12:00 a.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Fishers High School
September 24th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Christian College Fair
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Indy Westside College Fair
Heritage Christian School
October 1st from 6:30-8:30 pm
Ben Davis High School MPA
October 1st from 7-8:30 p.m.
Campus Visits
 Make an Appointment
 Take a Campus Tour
 Meet with an Admissions rep or attend group info session
 Observe a Classroom setting
 Bring an unofficial transcript and CHS profile
 Schedule an overnight visit when possible
 Must be called in as a prearranged absence and will count
against the skip-a-final program (unless documentation can be shown
that an audition/interview was required for admittance into the college)
 Part-time & Summer Jobs
 Volunteer Experience
 Shadowing/Informational
Interviews
 Courses at CHS allow for
exploration: internship,
business co-op, FCS co-op,
Educ. Professions, etc.
 Career Assessments
 Websites
 Counseling Department
 Private Testing
What Colleges Consider – Part 1
 Grades
Cumulative GPA
Upward Trend
Importance of Junior Year Grades
Senior Grades Count
 Course Selection
Solid Core Subjects
AP/IB/Dual Credit and Honors (Rigor with Reality)
 Standardized Test Scores
What Colleges Consider – Part 2
 Letters of Recommendation
 Student Essay
 Interviews
 Extracurricular Activities/Resume
Continuity/longevity
Level of Commitment
Leadership
Quality vs. Quantity of experience
 Demonstrated Interest
Recommend to take twice
SAT
• Spring and Summer – Junior Year
• Fall of Senior Year if necessary
3 Parts - Critical Reading, Math, Writing
• 2400 Perfect Score
• Scores automatically sent to CHS – put on transcript
• Check with colleges to see if they must receive official test scores from
the testing agency vs. whether they accept those recorded on CHS
transcript
• Most colleges Super Score
Register at www.collegeboard.org
Carmel High School Code – 150445
Carmel High Test Center – 15-165
NOTE: SAT Redesign Coming Spring 2016
SAT Prep Offerings
www.collegeboard.org
CHS Course
 Registration forms available in Counseling Department
 Fall PSAT Prep Class: Oct 1 & 8 OR Oct 2 & 9 3:30-6:15
p.m. $30
 Fall SAT Prep Class: Oct 29 & Nov 5 3:30-6:16 p.m. $30
 Go to Test Prep Information under Counseling Link for
registration information
Private Tutors
Professional Programs (i.e. Princeton Review)
Self-Study
SAT Averages
Based on 2013 Scores of 1059 CHS College-Bound Seniors
 For all 3 sections – 2400
 Carmel - 1668
• 555 Critical Reading
• 572 Math
• 541 Writing
 Indiana – 1470
 National - 1498
Other Carmel Statistics
 46 Semi-Finalists
ACT
Composite Score
36 is perfect score
Will use best composite score
Super Score
Recommend with Writing
Register at www.act.org
Carmel High School Code – 150445
Carmel High School Test Center – 180400
ACT Averages
Based on 2014 scores of 636 CHS College-bound Seniors
 Composite Score (36 perfect score)
Carmel (26 Composite)
• English (25.5)
• Math (26.2)
• Reading (26.3)
• Science (25.5)
Indiana (21.9 Composite)
National (21 Composite)
SAT
www.collegeboard.org
• Aptitude Based
• Vocabulary
• Subjects: Critical reading, Math, Writing
• Math thru Algebra II
Versus
ACT
www.act.org
• Curriculum Based
• Grammar
• Subjects: English, Math, Reading,
Science, optional Writing
• Math thru Trig
Both College Board and ACT offer
Carmel High School
concordance tables on their websites
Code 150445
to compare SAT and ACT scores
Application Options for Admission
 Early Decision/Early Decision II
 Single Choice Early Action/
Restrictive Early Action
 Early Action/Notification
 Regular Admissions
 Rolling Admissions
 National Reply Date - May 1
Apply to a Range of Schools
 Recommend to apply to 6-8 Schools
 Target/Match Schools
 Reach Schools
 Safety Schools
 Common Application (www.commonapp.org)
• Allows students to apply to multiple schools using
one online application.
Financial Aid
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
 www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Basis of all need-based aid and some merit scholarships
 Needs to be completed annually
 Available January 1, 2015; DEADLINE March 10, 2015
State and College Financial Aid Deadlines may be earlier
CCSProfile –Financial aid application service from college board
 http://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile
Required by some colleges
 $25 for 1st profile; $16 for additional profiles
FAFSA workshops in February 2015 (date TBA)
Indiana College Goal Sunday – February 22, 2015
Check out:
fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Financial Aid
 Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
 Types of Aid
Federal Work-Study
Grants and Scholarships
Loans
• Federal
• Subsidized
• Unsubsidized
Financial Aid Tips
 Investigate early
 Use previous year’s information on FAFSA
 Apply even if you do not think you qualify
 Negotiate financial aid package
(Private vs. Public)
 Don’t hesitate to contact the college financial
aid office for help
Merit Aid
 Automatic Scholarships
 Additional Scholarships
 Honors College
 Individual Department Scholarships
 Special Programs that come with scholarship $
and/or perks (laptops, study abroad, etc.)
 May require a separate application
Money Savers
 Tuition Reciprocity and Discounted Tuitions
at Out-of-State Public Universities
 Combined Degrees (i.e. Bachelors & Masters)
 AP, Dual Credit /ACP and IB courses
 Summer School at Community College
 Community College (i.e. Ivy Tech)
 ROTC or National Guard
 Service Academies
Resources for Scholarship Searches
 www.fastweb.com
 www.scholarships.com
 www.highfivescholarships.com
 www.wiredscholars.com
Carmel Education Foundation (CEF)
offers 60+ scholarships for CHS Seniors planning
on attending college, university or trade school.
Scholarship Applications available - December 2014
Application Deadline - March 2015
www1.ccs.k12.in.us/foundation/Scholarships
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Many Quality Public College
Options in Indiana
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7 Public Universities
5 Indiana University Regional Campuses
2 IUPU Regional Campuses
2 Purdue University Regional Campuses
Ivy Tech Community College—23 Campuses
throughout the state…and growing.
Class of 2013 CHS Senior Survey Data
for Indiana Public Schools:
77% attended in-state public colleges/universities
Indiana University Bloomington
Purdue University
Ball State University
IUPUI
Ivy Tech Community College
Indiana State University
University of Southern Indiana
40%
17%
17%
9%
9%
4%
less than 2%
Indiana University – Admission Requirements
GPA (weighted)
Standardized Test Scores (Super Score both ACT/SAT)
Strength of Curriculum (9-12)
One semester math beyond Algebra II, 7th semester math
course must be Trig, Pre-Calculus or Calculus
Two years world language
Must have Core 40 (Majority with Academic Honors)
Upward Trend or Steady
Brief Essay (newer requirement)
 Describe academic/career plans and special interests you would like to pursue at IU. Can
also describe any special circumstances/challenges and how you have overcome them.
IU Academic Scholarships
Achievement awards range from $1000-$8000
Students reviewed holistically
No set GPA or Test Score Minimum
Superscoring both SAT and ACT
Personal essay– VERY IMPORTANT in this process
Students notified separately from IU admission letter
Deadline to apply for admissions and be fully considered is
November 1, 2014
Some students will be invited to apply for
Selective Scholarships if apply by Nov. 1st
Indiana University Deadlines
November 1, 2014
Priority Date for Admission, decision made by Jan.
15th
Deadline for Achievement Awards and Selective
Scholarship consideration
Rolling Admissions; applications submitted
after Feb. 1st will be considered on a space
available basis.
IU Kelley School Of Business
ONE OF TOP 10 ACCORDING TO US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
 Must be admitted to IU with Business indicated as your intended
major
 Direct Admit as Freshman
3.7 gpa (weighted gpa accepted)
SAT (1270 – CR+M) or ACT (30), super score
accepted
 Sophomore Admit from University Division if:
B average in freshman coursework (26 credit hours)
Completion of 4 required courses
W131 (ACP at CHS) is one of required courses
Purdue University - Admissions Requirements
Apply using the Common Application
Apply to 1 of the 11 colleges within Purdue
Consider overall Unweighted GPA AND recalculated Core Course
GPA
Standardized Test Scores (Super Score both ACT/SAT)
Strength of Curriculum (9-12)
Four years of math required
Two years of foreign language
Must have Core 40 (Strongly encourage Academic Honors)
Upward Trend or Steady
Purdue University Deadlines
November 1st
Early Notification Application Deadline,
Deadline for merit-based scholarship consideration
(holistic process)
Deadline for Honors College Consideration.
November 1st - Vet Tech and Nursing application
December 12th 5:00 p.m. - Initial Release of Decisions
February 1st—priority deadline for all other academic
programs. Some programs closed after this date.
Ball State – Admission Requirements
GPA (recalculated for core classes); trends
important
Strength of Curriculum (including senior year)
Standardized Test Scores (Super Score both ACT/SAT)
Three years of math – through Algebra II
No essay required for general application
Participation in extracurricular activities
Academic Honors Diploma required for admission
to Honors College
Ball State Deadlines
 Rolling Admissions
Priority Deadline for Fall is March 1st
applications submitted after this date will be
considered as space is available.
 Various deadlines for additional scholarships
 May 1, 2015- Honors College
IUPUI – Admission Requirements
GPA (weighted)
Must have Core 40; minimum high school GPA 2.7
Automatic Admission with Academic Honors Diploma
and 3.0 GPA
Below a 3.5 GPA, test scores are given more emphasis
(Super Score both ACT/SAT)
If student does not meet admission criteria, they may be
invited to participate in Summer Success Academy
IUPUI Deadlines
 November 15th – Top Competitive Scholarships
Application Deadline
 December 1st - Chancellor’s Scholarship
Consideration
GPA (3.75+)
ACT (28+) or SAT (1250+ CR+M)
 Feb. 1st deadline for admission-based scholarships
 Rolling Admissions; May 1st Priority Deadline
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
 23 Campuses Statewide
 An affordable option for:
 Completing core requirements
 Easing students into college level work
 Allowing students to improve their academic profile
 Transfer and Special Programs
• Partnerships with public universities, IU Hoosier Link, BSU Connect
Program, etc.
• Honors program
• Associate Accelerated Degree Program (ASAP)
• Courses Transfer to State Schools
Indiana Private College/Universities
http://www.icindiana.org/
 31 Independent Colleges/Universities in Indiana
 Smaller student to faculty ratio
 4-year graduation rates traditionally higher than other institutions
 94% of students receive financial aid (institutional, state, and/or federal)
 Focus on Liberal Arts preparation; Many include professional programs
 Develops ability to think critically and reason analytically
 Integrates academic and extracurricular to enhance the educational
experience
 Provides wide-ranging opportunities for interaction with peers/faculty
INDIANA’S INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Ancilla College
Holy Cross College
Saint Mary’s College
Anderson University
Huntington University
Taylor University
Bethel College
Indiana Tech
Trine University
Butler University
Indiana Wesleyan University
University of Evansville
Calumet College of St. Joseph Manchester University
University of Indianapolis
DePauw University
Marian University
University of Notre Dame
Earlham College
Martin University
University of Saint Francis
Franklin College
Oakland City University
Valparaiso University
Goshen College
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Wabash College
Grace College and Seminary
Saint Joseph’s College
Hanover College
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
 Approximately 23% of 2013 CHS college bound seniors
committed to over 100 out-of-state colleges/universities
 Many have special out-of-state scholarship opportunities
 Some schools have tuition reciprocity programs that make
attending roughly equivalent to in-state tuition
 All colleges are looking to build a diverse and talented freshman
class, and geographic diversity is highly prized in some
cases…making out-of-state students attractive.
Selective Colleges/Universities
 Expand Your Definition of Selective
 Some are more selective than others (look for % admitted)
 Best College for YOU; Fit is Imperative
 Identify How You Will Contribute to the Campus Community,
Academically and Otherwise in Unique Ways
 Thoroughly Research the Opportunities/Admission
Requirements/Trends
College/University Website
Compare their freshman profile with your stats (GPA/Test
Scores)
CHS College Acceptance Book in CCRC
CHS Students Well-Represented Across the US
American University
Harvard
 Tufts
Boston University
Johns Hopkins
 UC Berkeley
Brown University
Kenyon College
 Univ. of Chicago
Carnegie Mellon
Loyola Chicago
 Univ. of Michigan
Case Western
MIT
Columbia University
Naval Academy
Cornell
New York University (NYU)
Dartmouth
Northwestern
Duke
Notre Dame
 West Point
Emory
Princeton
 William & Mary
Georgetown
Stanford
 Yale
 Univ. Pennsylvania
 Vanderbilt
 Wash U St. Louis
Passion Factor/Demonstrated Interest
 Meet with College Representatives at CHS,
who often sit on the admission committees
 Attend Regional/Community Events hosted by
College
 Official Campus Visits
 Establish Email Communication
 Interview and/or Network with Alumni
How Parents Can Help
 Be a cheerleader; Help your student focus on the reasons a school
will want to admit them
 Be realistic; Encourage a range of selective options
 Discuss financial expectations and research financial options
thoroughly
 Help plan campus visits, brainstorm questions, and get organized
 Research college options WITH your student
 Read essays, help them convey their voice and unique attributes
 Empower and allow them ownership of the college application
process.
Social Media Resources
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Carmel High School College Counseling
@CHSCollege411
Melinda Stephan, College & Career Programming and Resources
Coordinator (mstephan@ccs.k12.in.us)
Ann Boldt, College Advisor (aboldt@ccs.k12.in.us)
Harry Pettibone, College Advisor (hpettibo@ccs.k12.in.us)
Powerpoint presentation available
on the CHS Website
(go to Counseling link on Home Page)