Panther Bulletin
SNIDER GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
April 29, 2009, ISSUE 8
**IMPORTANT DATES**
SATI/SATII WEBSITE: www.collegeboard.com
DATE
October 4
November 1
December 6
January 24
March 14
May 2
June 6
DATES FOR THE SAT I/SAT II 2008-2009
REGISTER BY
PENALTY DEADLINE
(at Snider)
September 9
September 16
September 26
October 10
November 5
November 18
December 26
January 6
February 10
February 24
March 31
April 9
May 5
May 15
ACT ASSESSMENT WEBSITE: www.act.org
DATE
September 13
October 25
December 13
February 7
April 4
June 13
DATES FOR THE ACT ASSESSMENT 2008-2009
REGISTER BY
PENALTY DEADLINE
(at Snider)
August 12, 2008
August 22
(at Snider)
September 19
October 3
(at Snider)
November 7
November 20
(at Snider)
January 6
January 16
(at Snider)
February 27
March 13
May 8
May 22
Registration materials and information booklets are available in the Snider Guidance Office.
Please refer to your registration materials for fees.
Looking for Summer Opportunities??? – Stop in the Guidance Office and check
out the “Summer Programs” file drawer. Information is filed by college name, and the
opportunities are geared to students who would like to gain valuable learning and
experience.
**READY TO APPLY TO COLLEGE?**
**READY TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?**
If your college application contains a portion for your counselor to complete, please follow this process:
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Complete your portion of the application (or apply online).
Bring the application to the Guidance office; print out counselor portion if applying online.
Fill out the short processing form available from Mrs. Deans, the Guidance Secretary.
Provide an envelope addressed to the college or university and the postage. (59 cents)
Mrs. Deans will add your current transcript, SAT and ACT results, and current schedule to the
application.
6. Application will be processed and mailed by the Guidance office.
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STUDENT VISITATION IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR COLLEGE DECISION
PROCESS. HERE ARE SOME POSSIBILITIES:
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
Department Days are for students who are sure of the major they are pursuing. Visit their web site
for the dates.
Discovery Days are campus visit days which are designed to introduce prospective students and
their parents to the variety of opportunities available at Anderson University. The Discovery Day
program includes a campus tour and presentations in the areas of academics, financial aid, student
life and athletics.
A typical Discovery Day program begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 1:00 p.m. (Saturdays begin at
9:00 a.m.) A continental breakfast and lunch are provided. Individual appointments with professors,
coaches, academic advisors, financial aid officers and admissions counselors are available during
weekday visits if arrangements are made in advance. Overnight residence hall accommodations are
available for prospective students with three days advance notice.
We encourage guests to make reservations for a visit day 5 to 7 days in advance to allow for the mailing of
the confirmation letter, parking pass, campus map, hotel information, and travel instructions. If you are
interested in registering for one of these dates or would like more information, call the Office of Admissions
at 1-800-428-6414. Visit www.anderson.edu for numerous dates.
BALL STATE
Register for a Campus Visit -- Please schedule your visit at least two weeks ahead of time.
Information sessions are offered Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with campus tours
at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A complimentary lunch in a residence hall is offered.
Saturday visits are available from September through April. A group information session is offered at
10:00 a.m. followed by a walking tour at 11:00 a.m. A complimentary lunch in a residence hall is offered
following the tour. Appointments with faculty members and visits to classrooms are not available on
Saturdays.
Cardinal Preview Days
During Cardinal Preview Days, you and your family--along with other prospective students--may tour the
campus and learn about academic programs, admissions criteria, student life, scholarships, and financial
aid. Cardinal Preview Days will begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. and will conclude in the early
afternoon.
BARNARD COLLEGE
2008-2009 Visit Days at Barnard, the Liberal Arts College for Women in New York City:
Please visit the website at www.barnard.edu/admiss or call 212/854-2014 with any questions.
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
See website www.baylor.edu for further information.
BETHEL COLLEGE
Overnight visits may also be arranged. Call Admissions, 574/259-8511
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BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
For more information, call toll free 866/246-6732 or e-mail, choosebgsu@bgsu.edu.
BUTLER UNIVERSITY
Arrange your visit by calling 1-888-940-8100 or register online at www.butler.edu /admissions.
CARNEGIE MELLON
For information, call the Office of Admissions at 412/268-2082 or visit the website, www.cmu.edu.
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY
Visit and experience Capital University from the inside out by registering online at
www.capital.edu/rsvp or call the Admissions office at 866/544-6175.
CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
Coming to a College Fair near you! For the latest Cedarville travel schedules, click on
www.cedarville.edu/reps
COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH
Make your reservation at 800/654-9314, and come and get to know us!
DENISON UNIVERSITY
If you have any questions, call 1/800/DENISON or 740/587-6276, or visit the website,
www.denison.edu.
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY
Campus Tours These can be arranged by appointment
Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 or
Saturday 9:00-12:00
Call the admissions office at 1-800-447-2495 or go online to www.depauw.edu
/admission/events/visit.asp to set up a visit.
EARLHAM COLLEGE
For information, visit www.earlham.edu or call Admissions office at 800/327-5426.
HOLY CROSS COLLEGE, NOTRE DAME, IN
For information, call or e-mail the Office of Admissions today at 574/239-8400 or www.hcc-nd.edu
INDIANA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)
(800) 937-2448
E-mail: admissions@indtech.edu Website: www.indianatech.edu
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INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
The Office of Admissions' Student-to-Student Program staff will be happy to schedule your
campus visit. Submit an online Visit Request form or call 1-800-742-0891 or (812) 237-2121.
Appointments are scheduled from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Website: www.indstate.edu
INDIANA UNIVERSITY – BLOOMINGTON
Visiting Campus -- By Appointment Only
There are some things you just have to see for yourself and IU is one of them. Schedule a campus
visit today so you can get to know IU and decide if it's right for you. While you're here, you can
enjoy:
Campus Tour: Get a student perspective of IU by taking a one-hour, student-led walking tour of the
beautiful IUB campus. Our volunteer tour guides enjoy sharing their IU experience with you!
Indiana Overview: These comprehensive visit days, offered in the fall, give students and their
families a chance to learn about IU's academic standards and programs, financial aid opportunities,
residence halls, classroom and recreational facilities, and student life. You'll spend the day on campus
talking with our faculty, students, and staff, and touring campus and a residence hall.
Multicultural Visit Options: If you're African American, Latino, Asian American, or Native
American, you'll want to attend one of our multicultural visit programs. Consider our Multicultural
Open Houses for juniors and seniors; IU Reach, a three-day visit program for high school
sophomores; or the Overnight Experience for admitted students. We invite you to review our
Multicultural Visit Options and contact us with any questions.
Overnight Visits: See what it's like to be an IU student for a day through our Hoosier Overnight
Student Team (HOST) program. You will be paired with a current student, spending one night in a
residence hall, attending classes, and participating in campus activities. The HOST program is
available from mid-September until mid-April.
To schedule your visit, simply use our online form or call one of our scheduling directors at (812)
855-3512 or (812) 855-0661. Please let us know of your plans to visit two to three weeks in
advance, so we can fully personalize your visit experience.
IPFW
Visits on other days are by appointment only. Call admissions at 481-6812 to arrange a tour at least
2 weeks ahead. Check out our virtual tours at www.ipfw.edu.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY – PURDUE UNIVERSITY, INDIANAPOLIS (IUPUI)
JagDays
Fridays beginning in September 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This interactive preview of
campus includes information sessions on academic programs, admissions,
scholarships and financial aid. Programs are grouped by academic areas/majors. Visit
https://www.iupui.edu/~jagdays/index.php for more information and to register.
INDIANA WESLEYAN
IWU offers many opportunities to visit our campus. Check out our visit days listed below. We would
encourage students and parents to attend a visit day for a first glimpse of life at IWU.
Registration is from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. The day will conclude about 3:00 p.m. Plan to stay all day
- you don't want to miss a thing! Visit www.indwes.edu for registration information. You may also
call 1-800-332-6901 for more information or to schedule a visit.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE
Call 459-4500 with questions.
IVY TECH STATE UNIVERSITY – Fort Wayne Campus
By appointment only. Call admissions at 482-9171 to arrange a meeting.
KETTERING UNIVERSITY
For information on visit days, contact Admissions: www.kettering.edu or call 800/955-4464.
MANCHESTER COLLEGE
We are open for individual visits throughout the week and on several Saturdays during the school year.
Saturday visits include:
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Campus tour
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Financial aid session
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Lunch
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Student Panel
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Talking with faculty, coaches, and admissions staff
Weekday visits include:
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Campus tour
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Financial aid session
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Lunch
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Student panel
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Talking with coaches and admissions staff
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Sitting in on a class
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Optional attendance at convocation (Mon) or chapel (Weds)
For more information or to make your reservation, visit our website at www.manchester.edu, call
800/852-3648, or e-mail visit@manchester.edu.
MARIAN COLLEGE
Call the Admissions office at 800/772-7264 with any questions.
MIAMI UNIVERSITY OF OHIO
Campus visits – Require reservations
A visit consists of an information presentation immediately followed by a student-guided walking
tour. This takes about 2 1/2 hours.
Monday-Friday
10 a.m. information session and 11 a.m. tour
2 p.m. information session and 3 p.m. tour
Saturday (Sept.-April) 10 a.m. information session and 11 a.m. tour
Call 513-529-4632 or register online at www.miami.muohio.edu /admission/schedule/ for a
reservation.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
James Madison College is a small, student-centered college within Michigan State University. The
school is dedicated to undergraduate education and specializes in public affairs. If you are interested
in law, government, public service, economics, public policy, social relations, politics, social services,
or international relations, you will want to take advantage of opportunities for visits.
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Visits may be scheduled Monday – Friday with a 10:00 a.m. information session and an 11:00 a.m.
tour. Saturday visits (September – April) follow the same time schedule.
For additional information, call 888/222-03798, e-mail jmcadmin@msu.edu, or visit the web page at
www.jmc.msu.edu.
MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY
For information, call toll free 1/800/373-7733, or go online at www.millikin.edu.
MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE
For information, go online at www.mtholyoke.edu or call 413/538-2000.
MOUNT UNION COLLEGE
For more information, contact the Admissions office at www.muc.edu or call 800/334-6682.
OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY
Each gathering begins at 10:00 a.m. Call 800/737-5125 or log on to www.oak.edu to register.
OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY
To schedule an appointment, call 419/772-2000, or visit the website, www.onu.edu.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
The Office of Admissions offers four daily campus visit opportunities Monday-Friday throughout
the year (with a few exceptions between academic sessions) and one campus visit on Saturdays
during the academic year.
To schedule a visit, contact Admissions, (765) 494-1776 or TTY (765) 496-1373, or register
online: admissions@purdue.edu. Reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance.
RANDOLPH COLLEGE
(formerly Randolph-Macon Women’s College)
Go to www.randolphcollege.edu/visit for more information, or call 800/745-7692.
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
For information, call 1/877/APPLY RU or go online to www.roosevelt.edu.
ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Personal Visits
Visits are typically scheduled Monday through Friday in early morning and early afternoon. It is best
to call at least two weeks in advance to schedule an appointment. To arrange your visit, please call the
Admissions Office and ask for Nancy Apple, our Visit Coordinator. If she's not available, anyone in
the office will be glad to assist you.
Our office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.(except from 12:00-1:00 p.m. for
lunch!). Call us toll-free at 1-800-248-7448, or direct at 812-877-8213. You can also email us with
your requested visit date and time at campusvisits@rose-hulman.edu.
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SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE, NOTRE DAME
Saint Mary's College invites high school women and their families to visit. For more information,
call 574/284-4587 or 800/551-7621 or visit www.saintmarys.edu.
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Request information at www.scad.edu/visit
TAYLOR UNIVERSITY – UPLAND
To register for an upcoming Campus Visit Day (designed for juniors and seniors), call us toll free at
800-882-3456. Feel free to choose any day except Sunday or a major holiday.
Individual Visit
To arrange your individual Taylor visit and admissions interview, call us toll free at 800/882-3456 at
least 2 weeks in advance so we can arrange the best possible experience for you.
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Explore the challenging academic programs, talk with current students, learn about financial aid.
Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. and sessions begin at noon. Space is limited. RSVP online at
admission.udayton.edu/openhouse or call 800/837-7433.
UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE
Register online for a visit at www.evansville.edu/ prospects/visitue
UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS
A personal visit to the University of Indianapolis gives you a chance to meet your admissions
counselor, tour campus with one of our student ambassadors, eat lunch in our dining hall (our treat),
attend a class, or talk one-on-one with a faculty member. Come be our guest for a personal visit or for
one of our special visit days. This event is open to all high school juniors and seniors.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
A Campus Visit consists of a Group Information Session geared toward prospective freshman
applicants and a Central Campus Walking Tour – by appointment only.
VISIT the website at www.unmich.edu for information and suggestions. If you have problems
registering for a session, or any questions about visiting, please call (734) 647-5692.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
RSVP today at http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/visits or call 1/800-752-1000.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO
For more information, visit www.unoh.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS
Students and their families are welcome to visit with us on an individual basis during the week.
Generally, we schedule appointments between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 –
11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Please call ahead so we will be able to set up appointments with faculty
members, coaches, and other offices as needed. Campus tours are arranged at your convenience, and
we can arrange for you to sit in on a class if you like. Saturday visits may also be available
throughout the fall.
Appointments with coaches, faculty and classroom visits will not be available on Saturdays.
Call Admissions, 434-3279, for further information.
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA
Make your reservation for a visit by calling 800/.467-1965 or www.usi.edu
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY
For more information, contact the Admissions Office at www.valpo.edu or call 219/464-5000.
VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Individual visits are available. Call 800-742-9198 or go online, www.vinu.edu to reserve a space for
a visit.
WABASH COLLEGE
Contact Admissions at 800/345-5385 or go online, www.wabash.edu
WELLESLEY COLLEGE
Log on to www.wellesley.edu /admission/fall2008 or call 781/283-2270.
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Register for an individual visit at www.wmich.edu/admissions or call the admissions office at
269/387-2000.
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**SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION**
WEBSITES FOR POSSIBLE SCHOLARSHIPS
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
www.collegelink.com
www.collegenet.com/mach25
www.eduregistry.org
www.fresch.org
www.srnexpress.com
www.usafunds.org
www.iflurtz.com
www.absolutelyscholarships.com
www.SchoolSoup.com
**SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS**
Junior Achievement (Paul E. Shaffer) Scholarship – has just been received in our
office. This $24,000 scholarship to IPFW will be awarded to one student. The application
requires a recommendation form completed by a JA Economics teacher and a letter of
endorsement from an educator, as well as a synopsis of your career objectives. Postmark
deadline is May 1, 2009.
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Snider PTSA – hopes to help a Snider senior with post-high school education or training. The
scholarship amount is $300, and the funds may be used by the student for any need in connection
with continuing education. The scholarship is non-renewable, and requires two references.
Application is available on the Scholarship Wall in Guidance. Return to Guidance by May 4.
Towns of Harmony Scholarship – A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a young
woman who has been accepted into a baccalaureate degree program in music or music education
and will be a 2009 high school graduate. Return application to Guidance by May 1.
STILL AVAILABLE FROM ISSUE #7
The State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI) has several
scholarships available. Brochures with details are on the Guidance Scholarship Wall.
Applications are available on the SSACI website: http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs. For more
information in both English and Spanish, look under the following headings in Guidance:
Minority Teacher and Special Ed Services Program – available to minorities
defined as Black and Hispanic or students seeking a Special Education teaching certification. Following
certification, recipient is required to teach 3 out of 5 years in an accredited Indiana elementary or
secondary school. Deadlines vary with the institution you plan to attend.
Nursing Scholarship Fund – 2.0 GPA or higher; demonstrate financial need; and agree
to work as a nurse in Indiana for at least two years after graduation. Scholarship can only be applied
toward college tuition and fees. Deadlines vary with the institution.
Applications are available online at www.ssaci.in.gov/programs
**DID YOU KNOW…..**
****Stop by Guidance for More Information on the Following****
…Questa Foundation for Education (formerly known as Fort Wayne Educational Foundation)
Loans and Scholarships – This foundation, founded by former FWCS Principal R. Nelson
Snider, deals primarily in loans to students. The foundation also distributes some scholarships for
which their loan recipients may be eligible. Students must be permanent residents of Allen
County or graduates of an Allen County high school (G.E.D. accepted). Applying for funds
requires:
1. Students must demonstrate financial need.
2. Students must work with a financial aid officer at the institution they expect to attend
and file applications for any financial aid available from the school.
3. Students must file an application for assistance from Questa no later than June 10
and include a transcript of their most recent high school grades. (GPA must be 2.75 or
better.)
4. In order for half of the borrowed funds to be forgiven, students must graduate with a
2.75 GPA or higher and choose to reside and work in northeast Indiana for five years
after college.
5. Contact the Questa office at 481-6256 for more information.
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…Ravenscroft Beauty College annually awards two $500 scholarships for the full Cosmetology
and Barbering Courses for students from each of the area’s high schools. Additional information
may be obtained from the Guidance office.
…Summer Opportunities are plentiful this year! Stop by the Guidance office any time to look
at the many wonderful opportunities both in-state and out-of-state. There is a file cabinet in
Guidance dedicated to Summer Programs.
STILL AVAILABLE FROM ISSUE #7
… AES Engineers is an organization committed to continuing its support of higher education by
providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible, the student needs to answer one of the
essay questions found at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Amount of award is
$500, and the deadline for entry is October 6, 2009.
…Denison University is offering the Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop this year held
June 14-21. This workshop is designed to provide an opportunity to develop your talents and visions
as a beginning poet or writer. For more information, visit www.denison.edu/english/reynolds.html.
… The Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller school. Go to
http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job-opportunities/airtraffic-controllers for more information.
… The David Arthur Maynard Scholarship program is designed to financially assist and
encourage qualified applicants in obtaining degrees from accredited academic institutions of higher
learning in the field of project management. Description of the scholarship, application form and the
Scholarship Candidate Selection Process are available on the PMI Northeast Indiana website at
www.pmi-neic.org.
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