Senior Newsletter
October 2011
Important Dates
October 6, 2011
Franklin University @ Barr-Reeve,
12:06-12:36pm, Library
October 11, 2011
U.S. Army Lunch Set-Up
HS Lunch, Cafeteria
October 13, 2011
Progress Reports
October 14-17th, 2011
FALL BREAK – NO SCHOOL
October 21, 2011
Indiana Wesleyan University @ Barr-Reeve
12:06-12:36pm, Library
November 1, 2011
Vincennes University @ Barr-Reeve,
12:06-12:36pm, Library
November 15, 2011
University of Indianapolis @ Barr-Reeve,
12:06-12:36pm, Library
Guidance Announcements
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Barr Reeve High school is now using e-Transcripts, a quick easy way for you to send your
transcript to the location of your choice. To create your e-Transcript account, please visit the
Guidance page on the Barr Reeve website at www.barr.k12.in.us. This is how colleges prefer to
receive your high school transcript.
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The Community Learning Center of Martin County in hosting a SAT Preparation Workshop for
college-bound high school students. These classes are scheduled for Wednesdays, Oct 5-Oct 26
from 7-9pm. Cost is $25. Please contact Kris at 812-295-2674 for more information.
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CONNECTIONS is now accepting referrals for Jubilee Christmas. If you have someone you know
who may benefit from a little help with the cost of presents for children over Christmas please
don’t hesitate to refer them. Families must be referred by either a school or church. You must
live in Daviess County to participate. To be referred, please contact Mrs. Sward at 486-3265.
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The University of Indianapolis, Trine University, and Marian University have sent scholarship
information for interested students. To see the scholarship pamphlets for these schools, please
visit the guidance office.
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Indiana University scholarship deadline is November 1, 2011. Be sure to have all of your
scholarship information completed before this date in order to receive full consideration for any
merit based scholarships. Most colleges will have similar early deadlines. It is your responsibility
to know any deadlines required by the school you are interested in attending.
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Applications for Fall 2012 nursing classes at Vincennes University Jasper Campus will be
accepted beginning Monday, October 3, 2011. Selection is competitive in nature because of the
high number of applicants, so apply early!
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If you would like to schedule a visit with NYU-Poly (Polytechnic Institute of NYC) please visit
www.poly.edu/events.
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There will be a college & career expo at the Kentucky International Convention Center on
October 9th. Please visit www.collegeandcareerexpo.com for more info.
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Ball State University offers four-year degrees in art history, ceramics, drawing, electronic art and
animation, glass, metals/jewelry design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, visual
communication (graphic design), and a K-12 teaching major in visual arts. Students get to work
with artists, historians, and educators from their first day of classes as part of one of the most
exciting art programs in the Midwest.
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Vincennes University offers a Mining Degree. Check out this field with excellent salary and job
opportunities close to home!
College Preview Days
The University of St. Francis will host a Campus Visit Day on Saturday, October 8th and a Health Careers
Day on Nov. 12th. To register visit sf.edu/visit.
Ball State University Art Department will be hosting its annual Open House and Portfolio Review on
Saturday, February 18, 2012. For registration information go to: www.bsu.edu/art/openhouse.
Indiana State University is offering Audition/Scholarships dates for music November 7, January 23,
February 10, February 11, and February 20. ISU is also hosting Music Career Days for all college-bound
music students on Monday, November 7th and Friday, February 10th. For more information, please visit
www.indstate.edu/music.
Indiana State University: ISU has scheduled Sycamore Preview Days for October 10, November 11,
January 24, February 20, and April 14. To register, call 1-800-GO-TO-ISU or online www.indstate.edu.
University of Southern Indiana: USI will be hosting Southern Hospitality Days on numerous dates this
fall and next spring. The dates are: October 15, October 29, November 12, January 28, February 18,
March 17, and March 31. Please visit www.usi.edu/admissn/visit.asp or enroll@usi.edu to register.
Vincennes University: VU will be hosting PreVU days on October 21, October 22, November 18 or
November 19. Explore classes and career choices, tour campus, meet faculty and staff, and enjoy a free
lunch! Visit www.vinu.edu/prevu or call 1-800-742-9198 to register.
Oakland City University: OCU will be holding Focus days on their main campus for prospective students
on October 7, October 8, January 16, March 30, and March 31. To register visit www.oak.edu.
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Indiana University: IU offers Discover IU days Monday through Friday most week days of the year and
on many Saturdays. Call (812) 855-0661 to schedule an appointment.
Rose-Hulman: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology offers individual visit days throughout the week. To
schedule a visit is best to request the date you wish to attend two weeks ahead of time. You can
register online or call 800-248-7448.
University of Evansville will be hosting Open Houses on October 15, November 5, January 16, March 17,
April 21, and July 14th. Register online at www.evansville.edu/visit/openhouse.cfm.
Purdue University: Purdue will host Fall Preview Days on October 14th, 21st, 27th, 28th, and Nov. 7th. To
RSVP, please visit http://admissions.purdue.edu/Visit_Programs/Fall_Preview_Days.html.
Purdue University: The Purdue University Women in Engineering Program invites you to attend a FREE
daylong engineering series for high school seniors called Seniors Exploring Engineering at Purdue
Monday, October 17, 2011 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This great opportunity will be taking place at
Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. For further details including the day’s agenda and online
registration go to: www.purdue.edu/WIEP.
University of Indianapolis: U of I has offered a special visit day for all high school students Saturday,
October 29. To schedule your visit please visit admissions.uindy.edu/visit.
Marion University: Marion University will be hosting Nursing Encounter Day November 18th and April
13th. Register for this event by visiting www.marian.edu.
ITT Technical Institute: ITT Tech will be hosting an Open House for Seniors on Saturday, October 15,
10am-1pm at the school location, 10999 Stahl Road, Newburgh, IN.
Trine University: Trine University will be hosting visit days November 5, December 3, January 28,
February 20, March 17 and 24, and April 27. For more info visit trine.edu/visit.
Students are allowed two days of college visitations during their senior year. It is the responsibility of
the student/parent to set up an individual college visit. To do so, you should contact the Admissions
Office at the particular university at least 2 weeks prior to the date you would like to visit. Students
must have proper paperwork (2 forms) on file in the guidance office for the absence to be excused and
not count as an absence.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Purdue University Trustees Scholarship
Award:
$10,000 per year (up to 100 awarded per year)
School:
Purdue University
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Exceptional academic achievement, demonstrated experience in leadership, service,
and/or school or community activity. Students must have a completed application file on
file with Purdue Admissions by Nov. 15th.
Deadline:
November 15, 2011
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Purdue University Presidential Scholarship
Award:
$4,000-$8,000 per year
School:
Purdue University
Major:
Any
Criteria:
High academic achievement, demonstrated experience in leadership, service, and/or
school or community activity. Students must have a completed application file on file
with Purdue Admissions by Nov. 15th.
Deadline:
November 15, 2011
Purdue University Marquis Scholarship
Award:
$2,000 per year
School:
Purdue University
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Family income (student and parent) is between $40,000-$100,000. Must file FAFSA by
March 1st. Students must have a complete application file on file with Purdue Admissions
by Nov. 15th.
Deadline:
November 15, 2011
Purdue Promise
Award:
Financial aid package that meets students full financial need
School:
Purdue University
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be in the 21st Century Scholars program and be income-eligible, file FAFSA by March
1st. Students must have a complete application file on file with Purdue Admissions by
Nov. 15th.
Deadline:
November 15, 2011
College GO! Week Scholarship Contests
Award:
$1,529 College Savings Plan
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
How can you help others plan for college success? Create a how-to guide to help your
classmates get to and through college. Visit CollegeGoWeekIndiana.org/contest for more
information.
Deadline:
October 28, 2011
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Award:
Amount varies from $1,000-$15,000 per year
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. Applicants
do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Males and females compete
separately and are judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The Bicknell
Elks Lodge #1421 accepts applications from Washington, Washington Catholic, BarrReeve, Loogootee, and North Knox High Schools. There are many different awards
within this scholarship including national, state and local. By filling out this application you
will be entered for any local or state level awards. Students must apply online at
www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
Deadline:
December 2, 2011
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Elks National Foundation Scholarships for Elks Families
Award:
250 college scholarships worth $4,000
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
High school senior going to college who are the children or grandchildren or dues-paying
Elks are welcome to apply. Applications must be submitted online. For more information
about eligibility requirements and to obtain the online application, go to
www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
Deadline:
February 1, 2012
Elks National Foundation Emergency Educational Grants
Award:
Up to $4,000
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Emergency Educational Grants provide college financial assistance to children of
deceased or totally disabled Elks in the form of renewable, one-year grants. Applications
are available by request between July 1 and December 31 in the year of the application.
Contact ENF Scholarship Office at 773-755-4732 or scholarship@elks.org.
Deadline:
December 31st
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Award:
Values range from $2,500 to $20,000
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
This scholarship program provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation
who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming
personal adversity. Applicant must be graduating high school in spring/summer of 2012,
show commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree, and United States
citizenship. Students must submit an online application at
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.
Deadline:
October 30, 2011
Indiana University 21st Century Scholarship Covenant
Award:
An aid package that will cover full cost of attendance (including room & board) at IU
School:
Indiana University
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be a 21st Century Scholar
Deadline:
Not listed
Indiana University Excellence Scholarship
Award:
$9,000 per year
School:
Indiana University
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Students with SAT score of 1340 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 30 or
above and a minimum GPA of 3.8, will receive an IU Excellence Scholarship at the time of
admission.
Deadline:
Must have complete application file to IU by November 1, 2011.
Indiana University Prestige Scholarships
Award:
$4,000 per year
School:
Indiana University
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Students with SAT score of 1220 (CR & MATH) or above or ACT composite of 27 or
above and a minimum GPA of 3.7 will receive an IU Prestige Scholarship at the time of
admission.
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Deadline:
Must have complete application file to IU by November 1, 2011.
Indiana University Valedictorian Award
Award:
$1,000 per year
School:
Indiana University
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be an Indiana resident and ranked number 1 in their senior class.
Deadline:
Must have complete application file to IU by November 1, 2011.
Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
Award:
Varies
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Write an original and creative essay of 1,000 words or less that demonstrates an
understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in
Courage. Students must be in grades 9-12 and be a US citizen. For complete guidelines,
visit the Profile in Courage Essay Contest at www.jfklibrary.org.
Deadline:
January 7, 2012
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Award:
Varies; 250 awards to be given
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be a high school student planning to attend school in the US, a US citizen, and have
a 3.00 GPA at the end of Junior year.
Deadline:
October 31, 2011
Discover Colleges Drawing
Award:
$2,500
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be a US citizen. Go to www.discovercolleges.com to enter the scholarship drawing.
Deadline:
N/A
Hoosier Heroes Scholarship
Award:
$2000
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be a high school junior or senior to participate in this essay contest. Please visit
www.hoosierhoeroes.org or call 1-866-877-1172 for additional information.
Deadline:
January 31, 2012
NCWIT Award for Aspiration in Computing
Award:
$500 cash
School
Any
Major:
Computing Related
Criteria:
We’re looking for young women with outstanding achievements and aspirations in
computing and technology. To be eligible, applicants must be a girl in grades 9-12 and
have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Visit www.aspirationsaward.org to apply or for more
information.
Deadline:
October 31, 2011
Gongaware Scholar Award
Award:
$30,000, wireless laptop, and a $3,000 professional development account
School:
Indiana State University
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Major:
Criteria:
Deadline:
Business
Be ranked in the top 10% of graduating class, have a 1500 on SAT, have a 3.5 out of 4.0
GPA. To be nominated, please see Mrs. Sward by October 21st.
October 21, 2011
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest
Award:
Varies
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic
theme. This year’s theme is ‘Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?’ Must be in grades
9-12; For complete guidelines, visit www.vfw.org.
Deadline:
November 1, 2011
TESTING INFORMATION
2011-2012 SAT DATES:
Test Date:
November 5
December 3
January 28
March 10
May 5
June 2
Regular Registration Deadline:
October 7
November 8
December 30
February 10
April 6
May 8
Late Registration Deadline:
October 21
November 20
January 13
February 24
April 20
May 22
2011-2012 ACT DATES:
Test Date:
December 10
February 11
April 14
June 9
Regular Registration Deadline:
November 4
January 13
March 9
May 4
Late Registration Deadline:
November 18
January 20
March 23
May 18
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The Army has developed a new test prep program for you! March 2 Success is an online test
prep course that will provide help with taking standardized tests, and improve math, language
arts, and science skills. March 2 Success is a free program. To start your own test prep check out
www.March2Success.com!
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Remember if you are a 21st Century Scholar or in Project Aspire, you can get a fee waiver for the
$50 test registration fee. Please see Mrs. Sward or the Project Aspire representatives to obtain a
fee waiver.
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To register for the SAT please visit sat.collegeboard.org/register
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To register for the ACT please visit www.actstudent.org
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Barr-Reeve CEEB Code to register is 152-395.