Senior Bulletin #1
September 29, 2015
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESSES
As you have probably encountered, colleges and universities use a variety of processes to admit students. Below are a few of the terms
used regarding application types and time periods. If you have questions regarding the best time to apply to a specific school, please
consult your counselor.
Rolling Decision (ROLL): Applications are processed as they are received. Notification of a decision will be within a couple of
months or weeks, depending on the time of year. Schools that use this application process typically have a pre-determined set of
academic standards students must meet.
Early Decision (ED): This is a legally binding application period and is the earliest possible application period. Students may apply
to only one school during ED and should apply only if they are absolutely committed to attending that school if admitted. An ED form
must be signed by the student, a parent, and the counselor and submitted at the time of application.
Early Action (EA): This is the earliest non-binding application period. The deadline for EA is usually in November, and notification
of a decision is in December. Schools that use this application employ a holistic approach and determine the standards for admission
based on the quality of the applicant pool as a whole.
Restrictive Early Action (REA): Students applying Restrictive Early Action to a school may not apply to any other college or
university during their binding Early Decision process.
Regular Decision (RD): This is the later non-binding application period. The deadline for RD is usually December 31 or later, and
notification is in March or April. Schools that use this application employ a holistic approach and determine the standards for
admission based on the quality of the applicant pool as a whole.
ADMISSION DECISIONS
Colleges and universities grant a variety of decisions regarding admission. Below are a few terms regarding admission decisions. If
you receive an admission decision with which you need help understanding, please see your counselor.
Admitted: Congratulations! You have been accepted to the college.
Denied: You have been denied admission to the college. This decision is usually final.
Deferred: If you have been deferred by a Rolling Decision school, you will need to provide updated academic information for further
consideration. This includes new SAT/ACT test scores and/or senior-year grades. If you do not provide updated academic
information, you will not be granted admission. If you have been deferred by a school during Early Action, Restrictive Early Action,
or Early Decision, you will be deferred to the next application period, which is Regular Decision. A new decision will be granted at
the end of that application period.
Waitlisted: This decision is usually granted at the end of Regular Decision in the spring. If you are added to the waitlist of a college,
you may remain in consideration for admission until late-May or June. There is no guarantee that admission will ever be offered.
Remaining on a waitlist is optional. If you decide to attend another college, remove your name from any other schools’ waitlists.
TESTING
Seniors who need to take one or both of these tests for the first or second time should register now. The SAT and ACT are
administered at various local high schools. The cost for the SAT is $54.50; the ACT Plus Writing costs $56.50. Registration is
available online at: SAT: www.sat.collegeboard.org and ACT: www.actstudent.org. All seniors should already have online accounts
with each testing agency. If you lost yours, see Miss McGuire. Test fee waivers are available in the guidance office for students
who qualify for free- or reduced-lunches and for students who are 21st Century Scholars. See Miss McGuire for the waivers.
School Code: 151082
Test Date
Registration Deadline
SAT/SAT Subject Tests
November 7
October 9
December 5
November 5
January 23
December 28
ACT
October 24
Late registration available until October 2 (extra fee required)
December 12
November 6
February 6
January 8
Notes Regarding Testing
1. Students who are pursuing the Academic Honors Diploma and are not taking two AP and/or college classes must earn a 1750
SAT (critical reading + math +writing skills – nor scores lower than 530) or a 26 ACT composite.
2. Purdue University and Indiana University require that test scores be sent directly from the testing agency (College Board and
ACT). When registering for a test, be sure to have your scores sent directly to Purdue and IU.
3. If you are registered or will register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to participate in Division I or II college athletics, you
must have your test scores sent directly to the NCAA. Their school code is 9999 for both the SAT and the ACT.
4. If you plan to participate in college athletics at the NAIA level, you must register with the NAIA and have your test scores
sent directly to them. The NAIA school code for the SAT and ACT is 9876.
5. Some selective colleges require students to take the SAT and SAT Subject Tests. Please be sure to check the test
requirements of a school when doing your research.
EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES
The Purdue Women in Engineering Program is hosting Seniors Exploring Engineering at Purdue (SEE Purdue) Day on
Monday, October 19. This one-day event is for young women in their senior year who are interested in learning more about
various areas of engineering and general information about Purdue University. You will meet current engineering students,
professors, and practicing engineers. The event is Monday, October 19 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Register online at
www.engineering.purdue.edu/wiep. The registration deadline is October 12.
The Nursing Leadership Council at Dupont Hospital is hosting their annual A Day in the Life of a Nurse on Saturday, October 24
from 10:00-12:30. The day will include presentations from nurses from all areas of the hospital, tours, and information on
volunteering opportunities. In addition, several area colleges will be present to talk with students about their nursing programs. This is
a great chance to explore nursing as a profession. The event will be held at the Dupont Resource Center at 2514 E Dupont Road, Suite
210. No reservation is required.
Purdue University Polytechnic Institute is hosting an event for female students called WOWiT, Windows of Opportunity for Women
in Technology. This one-day event will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 8:00-3:30 on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus. Purdue
Polytechnic Institute was formally known as the College of Technology and now includes 35 majors. Included majors are: animation,
robotics, game studies, audio engineering technology, aviation, computer graphics technology, electrical & computer engineering
technology, mechanical engineering technology, and many more. The day will also include planned events for parents. To register,
visit https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/camps/wowit. The registration deadline is Friday, October 9.
Manchester University Spartan Days will be held on October 23, November 6, and November 14. These events include an
information fair, academic fair, campus tour, financial aid session, lunch, student panel, and talking with coaches and admissions staff.
For more information or to make your reservation, visit www.manchester.edu, call 800-852-3648 or email visit@manchester.edu.
You may also schedule your visit online at http://admissions.manchester.edu/visit/schedule-your-visit/spartan-days.
Michigan State University’s James Madison College is hosting Fall Visit Days on October 9, October 30, and November 11. At
James Madison College, the focus is on examining and addressing the major political, legal, social, cultural, and economic issues
affecting our world. Graduates go on to careers in government, politics, business, education, and human services. For more
information and to register, visit www.jmc.msu.edu/visit. Space is limited, so register early.
The University of Dayton is hosting their annual Open House programs on October 18 and November 22. Additional information is
available at admission.udayton.edu/openhouse/ or call 800.837.7433.
The University of Indianapolis is hosting a variety of visitation days this fall. The School of Nursing Preview Day will be on October
12. The Fall Departmental Preview Day will be on October 14. Sports Careers Day will be on October 22, and High School Day will
be on November 7. For more specific information and to register, visit http://www.uindy.edu/admissions/special-visit-days.
DUAL–CREDIT COLLEGE CLASSES FOR SENIORS
Senior students, if accepted into the program, may take a college course at IPFW during the school day next semester. A
representative from IPFW will be at BD on Wednesday, October 21 during all three lunch periods to enroll students in classes for the
spring semester. The cost of a course at IPFW is approximately $800, plus the cost of books, excluding the cost for language courses,
which is $25 per credit hour. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunches may be eligible for financial aid worth full-tuition for
two courses. *** Students enrolled in the Marine Biology and/or the English Composition W131 course for second semester
need to meet with IPFW at this time to make sure you are properly enrolled. Cost for the Marine Biology class is
approximately $350 and the English Composition class is $75. Fees will be due by the second week of class.
The University of St. Francis also offers the opportunity for seniors to take college courses. Students may participate in the ACE
(Achieving Credits Early) program for the cost of only $290 per class. A representative from USF will be in the guidance office later in
the semester. Pay attention to announcements for an exact date. Applications to the ACE program will be on the USF website at
www.sf.edu.
Students may also take dual-credit courses through Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech offers Take A Course On Us, which offers free tuition to
early applicants. This a first come, first served opportunity. Otherwise, Ivy Tech courses cost approximately $360, plus the cost of
books. Registration information for Take a Course on Us started September 15. Visit
https://www.ivytech.edu/northeast/takeacourse/index.html for more information and to register.
Indiana Tech offers an Early Start program for high school students to take courses for approximately $225 per course, plus the cost of
books. A variety of general education courses are available. For more information and to apply for enrollment, visit
www.IndianaTech.edu/EarlyStart.
COLLEGE BOUND STUDENT/ATHLETES
Students planning to play NCAA Division I or II athletics need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center after the completion of the
junior year. Register online at http://eligibilitycenter.org. After registering, print a copy of the transcript release form and submit it
to the guidance office. The cost to register is $65. Fee waivers are available for students who used a few waiver to take the SAT or
ACT. See Miss McGuire for instructions for submitting a fee waiver. Please carefully read the rules and regulations the NCAA has
established regarding prospective college athletes and the eligibility standards. In addition, you must have your SAT or ACT scores
sent directly from the testing agency (the College Board or ACT) to the Eligibility Center. The Eligibility Center’s score report
code is 9999 and must be entered when registering for either the SAT or ACT. If you have any questions, please see Miss McGuire.
Students who plan to participate in athletics at the NAIA level must register with the NAIA at www.playnaia.org. The fee to register is
$75. Once you have registered, submit the NAIA transcript request form to the guidance office. Students who qualify for free/reduced
lunches may receive a fee waiver to register. See Miss McGuire for a waiver. You must also have your standardized test scores sent to
the NAIA using code 9876 when registering for the SAT or ACT. To be eligible to play NAIA athletics, you must have a minimum
GPA of 2.0 AND an SAT score of 860 (critical reading + math) OR an ACT score of 18.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The University of Cincinnati has established an Indiana/Ohio Reciprocity Agreement, which will allow students living in Allen ,
DeKalb, Steuben, or Noble County to attend under Ohio-resident tuition rates. This is an annual savings of approximately $14,500.
(The offer excludes students enrolling in the nursing program or college of pharmacy’s doctor of pharmacy program.) After being
accepted to U of C, students must submit the required documentation to receive in-state tuition. SAT/ACT test scores must be sent
directly from the testing agencies to UofC. For more information, visit
http://www.uc.edu/registrar/residency_reciprocity_metro/indiana_reciprocity.html.
The Midwest Student Exchange Program is a tuition reduction program that makes attending our-of-state colleges and universities
more affordable for non-resident students. States with participating school include Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Visit http://msep.mhec.org for a list of participating institutions.
Scholarship Name: Indiana State University Gongaware Scholarship
Criteria: Plan to attend Indiana State University to major in business
Amount: Full tuition, a laptop computer, and $3,000 stipend to be used for professional development (study abroad)
Deadline: December 1. Apply online at http://www2.indstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/gongaware.htm.
Scholarship Name: Coca-Cola Scholarship
Criteria: 3.0 GPA and extensive community and extracurricular activity involvement
Amount: $4,000 - $20,000 over four year
Deadline: apply online at www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org by October 31
Scholarship Name: Indiana University Merit Scholarships – these scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students who apply for
admission to Indiana University by the priority deadline of November 1, 2015. All required documents and forms must be submitted
by this deadline. Students may submit additional SAT and ACT scores for further scholarship consideration through January 15,
2016. Be sure to have your test scores sent directly to IU from the testing agencies.
Scholarship Name: Purdue University Merit Scholarships
All students who complete the Purdue admission application by November 1, 2015 and who are admitted, will be considered for
scholarships. These awards are limited in number and the award process is competitive. All information associated with the admission
application is reviewed for scholarship consideration. The following factors are considered in the awarding of scholarships:
Grades in core academic coursework and strength of the high school curriculum
Grades in coursework that are critical to success in intended major
SAT or ACT scores
Evidence of commitment to the academic program to which the student has applied
Application essay
Evidence of leadership, service, and other accomplishments, activities, and awards
Personal background and experiences
Letters of recommendation
Scholarship Name: University of Notre Dame Hesburgh-Yusko Scholarship Program
Criteria: Among highly qualified applicants to the University of Notre Dame, candidates should demonstrate outstanding
leadership ability, distinguished academic accomplishment, sincere commitment to service, and exemplary moral character.
Amount: $25, 000 towards the cost of attendance, four funded summer enrichment experiences, and engagement in scholarspecific opportunities.
Deadline: applications are available at www.hesburgh-yusko.nd.edu and must be submitted by November 15. Each
application requires a counselor nomination and two recommendations.
ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES
Do not limit your scholarship search to those publicized in the Senior Bulletins. There are countless websites to help you search for
scholarships. The scholarship search process is yearlong and ongoing. The sooner you start the better.
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Check the website of any college to which to apply for scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen.
Naviance has a national scholarship search link under the Scholarships and Money heading under the Colleges tab.
A few recommended websites for general scholarship searches are: www.fastweb.com, www.collegeboard.org,
www.weeklyscholarshipalert.com, www.collegeprowler.com, www.college-scholarships.com, www.cappex.com,
www.studentscholarships.org.www.scholarshipexperts.com, and www.findtutition.com.
Never pay for a scholarship search nor to apply for a scholarship.
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES VISITING BISHOP DWENGER
Representatives from a variety of colleges will be visiting Bishop Dwenger in the coming weeks to meet with you as a prospective
student. If you would like to meet with one of the reps, please see Mrs. Dillon in the guidance office for a pass that must be signed by
the teacher of the class you will miss. Passes must be submitted to the guidance office at least one day prior to the meeting.
COLLEGE NAME
HILLSDALE COLLEGE
UNIV. OF INDIANAPOLIS
OTTERBEIN COLLEGE
HEIDELBERG COLLEGE
WASHINGTON UNIV/ST. LOUIS
ANCILLA COLLEGE
ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE
DATE
MONDAY SEPT.28
MONDAY SEPT.28
MONDAY SEPT.28
WEDS.SEPT.30
WEDS. SEPT. 30
WEDS. SEPT. 30
TUES. OCT. 6
TIME/PERIOD
8 AM/1
9 AM/2
1:15 PM/6
9 AM/2
10 AM/3
12:20 PM/5
8 AM/1
COLLEGE NAME
UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS
UNIV OF ALABAMA
MARIAN UNIV
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY
MIAMI UNIV OF OHIO
DATE
TUES,OCT. 13
TUES,OCT. 13
TUES,OCT. 13
THURS. OCT.15
THURS. OCT. 15
THURS. OCT. 15
MON. OCT. 19
TIME/PERIOD
10 AM/3
12:30/5
1:15 PM/6
8 AM/1
9 AM/2
1:15 PM/6
8 AM/1
WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY
TUES. OCT. 6
9 AM/2
BUTLER UNIVERSITY
MON. OCT. 19
10 AM/3
IU/SOUTH BEND
TUES. OCT. 6
10 AM/3
IUPUI
TUES. OCT. 20
12:20/5
FRANKLIN COLLEGE
WEDS. OCT. 7
9:45/2
HOLY CROSS
WEDS. OCT.21 9 AM/2
AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY
THURS.OCT. 8
8 AM/1
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
WEDS. OCT. 21 10 AM/3
HANOVER COLLEGE
ST. MARYS COLLEGE
UNIV OF DAYTON
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIV
MONDAY OCT. 12
MONDAY OCT. 12
TUES,OCT. 13
TUES,OCT. 13
8 AM/1
10 AM/3
8 AM/1
9 AM/2
BOWLING GREEN STATE U.
UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION
NORTHWESTERN UNIV
WESTERN MICHIGAN U.
MON. OCT 26
WEDS. OCT.27
TUES. OCT. 27
TUES. NOV 3
9 AM/2
8 AM/1
9 AM/2
10 AM/3
AREA COLLEGE FAIRS
The annual Fort Wayne Regional College Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 13 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Mirro Center, 10622
Parkview Plaza Drive. More the 50 colleges and universities will be represented.
The Northeast Indiana Regional College Fair will be held at Trine University on Wednesday, October 14 from 6:00-7:30 at the
Athletic and Recreation Center. More than 50 college and universities will be represented.