Guidance Newsletter
November 2012
Important Dates
Friday, November 16, 2012
Progress Reports
Wednesday, November 21, 2012Friday, November 23, 2012
No School – Thanksgiving Break
Friday, December 21, 2012
End of First Semester
Guidance Announcements
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The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program with the Office of Naval Research are
accepting applications for the SEAP Program which places high school students at Naval Labs
(Crane is a participating Naval Lab in our area) for a duration of 8 weeks over the summer
($3,225 stipend) and exposes them to scientific and engineering practices and personnel not
available in their high school environment. To be eligible, students must be U.S. Citizens, High
School students who have completed at least grade 9. Graduating seniors are encouraged to
apply. Must be 16 years of age or older. Application process closes on January 7, 2013 at
5:30PM EST. Please visit their website at www.asee.org/seap for more information. For
questions, please call 1-888-715-ASEE or email seap@asee.org.
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Juniors: University of Indianapolis is hosting the Lugar Symposium on December 8, 2012. This is
a leadership seminar and we may nominate one junior from Barr-Reeve to attend with other
juniors from around the state. This is a great experience for anyone interested in learning more
about leadership, civics, and current events. For more information on the event and to be
nominated, see Mrs. Sward.
College Announcements
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Toyota Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program includes a two-year degree in Computer
Integrated Manufacturing: Robotics from VU that combines cutting-edge curriculum, paid working
experience, along with learning highly sought-after business principles and best practices of a
world-class manufacturer. Over two years, students can earn as much as $30,000 in salary,
which with planning can cover all of a student’s education expenses. Graduates hired by Toyota
(not guaranteed) have the potential to earn as much as $64,000 yearly plus excellent benefits.
Other manufacturers seek professionals with this level of experience and training, plus graduates
may pursue a Bachelor’s degree in fields such as engineering, technology, or business. Along
with VU application for admission, Toyota personnel review and select potential students on the
following criteria: Academic success as measured through grades and class rank, math
capability as measured through ACT or SAT scores, participation in Project Lead the Way
classes (not required, but improves chances of selection), and a commitment to remaining
absolutely illegal drug-free. For more information, please contact Art Haase, Dean College of
Technology, at 1-812-888-4447 or ahaase@vinu.edu. Please also visit their website at
www.vinu.edu/toyota.
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Vincennes University will reimburse travel expenses to students/ families who visit VU
individually. For more info or to schedule your visit today,call 1-800-742-9198 or email
vuadmit@vinu.edu.
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Students are encouraged to consider an apprenticeship program in a skilled trade following high
school. An apprenticeship program is a 5 year program in which students work at a skilled trade
during the day (electrical apprentices earn $13.65/hour, plus insurance & retirement in year
1…increases each year) and attends college classes at night (paid for by the apprenticeship
program). Upon completion of the 5 year program, journeymen can earn $34.13/hour, plus
insurance & retirement with no college debt. For more information, please visit www.evvjatc.org
or see Mrs. Sward.
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Vincennes University invites students to their fourth annual Music Career Day on Saturday,
November 17th. Students will have the opportunity to learn about careers in the field of music, as
well as VU and the VU Music Dept. Any student in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend. Seniors
wishing to audition for scholarships for Fall 2013 are able to do so on this occasion, scheduled on
an individual basis. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. The day will begin at
9:00am and end at 3:30pm. If interested, please see Mrs. Sward for registration materials.
Registration deadline is Wed. Nov. 14th.
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The University of Southern Indiana is hosting Senior Seminar Exhibition Oct. 29- Dec. 2nd. There
are 29 design majors majoring in either graphic design, interactive media, or illustration. There
are 18 studio majors, majoring in either photography, painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics,
woodworking, or printmaking. The public is cordially invited to attend the Artists’ Reception on
Sunday, November 11th from 2-4pm located on the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center.
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The early action deadline for University of Evansville is December 1, 2012. If you apply online
your application fee is waived. The website is www.evansville.edu/apply or www.commonapp.org.
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Ball State’s Department of Art offers four-year degrees in art history, animation, ceramics,
drawing, glass, metals/jewelry design, painting, photography and intermedia arts, printmaking,
sculpture, visual communication (graphic design), and a K-12 teaching major in visual arts.
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Manchester University offers the Triple Guarantee. It is proof positive of Manchester’s
commitment to your success. It’s a promise of affordability, graduation, and results. Manchester
guarantees: 1. Financial aid for all full-time students. 2. Graduation within four years for all fulltime students, or pay no tuition for credits needed at Manchester to graduate in five years. 3. A
job or enrollment in graduate school within six months of graduation, or return for a full year
tuition free!! For more information, visit www.manchester.edu/tripleguarantee.
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Trine University is located in Angola, Indiana and they offer a variety of academic programs,
several scholarship opportunities, and luxury apartment style homes for honor students. For more
information visit trine.edu.
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Full Sail University located in Winter Park, Florida offers Computer Animation, Digital Arts &
Design, Entertainment Business, Film and more. Some of their graduating students have gone
on to work at ESPN, DreamWorks, Sony, Disney and several other companies in the
entertainment industry. For more information, please visit fullsailjourney.com.
College Preview Days/Open Houses
*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.
Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, IN will be hosting an Engineering Recruit Day on November 30th. Students
will have the opportunity to explore their engineering programs in new and exciting ways that have not
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been offered in the past. Students interested in any field of engineering are invited to visit. For more
info or to register, please contact Kurtis King at 260-422-5561 ext. 2506 or www.indianatech.edu/events.
University of Southern Indiana: USI will be hosting Southern Hospitality Days on numerous dates this
fall and next spring. The dates are: November 10, February 2, February 16, March 2, and April 6.
Please visit www.usi.edu/admissn/visit.asp or enroll@usi.edu to register.
Vincennes University: VU will be hosting PreVU days on November 16 or November 17. 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.
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, it is best to request the date you wish to attend two weeks ahead of time. You can
register online or call 800-248-7448.
Indiana State University: ISU has scheduled Sycamore Preview Days for November 12, January 29,
February 18, and April 20. To register, call 1-800-GO-TO-ISU or online www.indstate.edu.
University Of Evansville: U of E has scheduled several open houses for prospective students.
Upcoming dates for these events are November 10, January 21, March 16, and April 6. If you are
interested in attending, register online at admission@evansville.edu.
Trine University: Trine will be hosting campus visit days on December 1, January 26, February 18th and
24th, March 16th and 23rd, and April 26 . Please visit http://trine.edu/visitday to register.
IUPUI invites you to attend “Dental Days” on Saturday, November 17, 2012. Students interested in
dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting may find it very beneficial to attend. Dental Days will be
held at 9:00 AM at the Indiana University School of Dentistry on the IUPUI campus. Individuals must
register to attend at www.iusd.iupui.edu.
Indiana State University School of Music auditions for admission and scholarship consideration will be
on the following dates: January 28, February 8, 9, and 18.
Indiana State University’s music career days will be on February 8.
Ball State University: The Department of Art will be hosting its annual open house and portfolio review
on Saturday, February 23, 2013. For registration information go to: www.bsu.edu/art/openhouse.
University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts is having a Talent Scholarship Day on December
7, 2012. This is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors interested in attending the University of
Saint Francis to submit a portfolio or audition for talent scholarships in Studio Art, Graphic Design, Music
Technology, Art Education, Choir, Pep Band, Theatre to list a few. If interested in participating in Talent
Scholarship Day call 260-399-7700, ext. 8001 or visit www.sf.edu/art.
University of Saint Francis is hosting a Health Careers Visit Day on November 17 from 9 a.m. to noon.
To sign up for this event go to sf.edu/visit, or call 260-399-8000 or 800-729-4732.
Manchester University will be having Spartan Days on November 17th. For more information about
these dates or to schedule an individual visit, go to their website at www.manchester.edu.
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
Vincennes University Mining Technology Scholarships
Award:
Varies
School:
VU
Major:
Mining Technology
Criteria:
VU has a number of scholarships designated for students in their Mining Technology
Program. Scholarship applications are available in the guidance office or online at
www.vinu.edu/scholarships.
Deadline:
January 15, 2013
American Legion Scholarships
Award:
Varies
School:
Varies
Major:
Varies
Criteria:
Visit www.legion.org/needalift
Deadline:
Not listed
Purdue University Merit Scholarships
Award:
Varies
School:
Purdue University
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must have a completed application (including a completed application, application fee,
high school transcript, and SAT or ACT test scores) on file with Purdue Admissions by
November 15th.
Deadline:
November 15, 2012
University of Evansville Scholarships
Award:
Varies
School:
University of Evansville
Criteria:
There are several scholarships that UE offers. Visit www.evansville.edu/admission for
more information on the scholarships.
Deadline:
Varies; See website
National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Award
Award:
Varies
School:
Varies
Criteria:
Graduating high school seniors who operate their own small business. For more
information and to apply visit www.NFIB.com/YEA.
Deadline:
December 17, 2012
Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship
Award:
Varies
School:
Any
Criteria:
Must be a graduating high school senior. Visit www.rmhc.org for more information or
https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC to apply.
Deadline:
December 20, 2012
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Award:
A winner in every state, DC, and Puerto Rico; Scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000
School:
Any
Criteria:
For information and to apply visit www.axa-achievement.com.
Deadline:
December 1, 2012 (if 10,000 applications are received before this the program will
automatically close.)
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AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Award:
Up to 375 winners nationwide; Scholarships of $2,000
School:
Any
Criteria:
For information and to apply visit www.axa-achievement.com.
Deadline:
February 1, 2013 (if 10,000 applications are received before this the program will
automatically close.)
National Wild Turkey Federation’s Academic Scholarship
Award:
Varies; up to $10,000
School:
Any
Criteria:
Graduating seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, must be pursuing some type of
postsecondary education, must support the preservation of hunting and have a current
hunting license, hold a current NWTF membership, be involved in school activities,
demonstrate community involvement, submit an essay exhibiting dedication to
conservation, and have three letters of recommendation attached to the application.
Please see Mrs. Sward for an application.
Deadline:
Completed applications must be submitted to the local chapter by January 1, 2013
IUPUI Chancellor’s Scholarship
Award:
Varies
School:
IUPUI
Criteria:
Incoming freshmen who apply for admission to IUPUI for fall 2013 by Dec. 1st and meet
the following criteria are offered an IUPUI Chancellor’s Scholarship and direct admission
to the IUPUI Honors College: a cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a minimum ACT composite
score of 28 or SAT score of 1250 (Critical Reading and Math).
Deadline:
December 1, 2012
IUPUI Honors College Scholarships
Award:
Varies
School:
IUPUI
Major:
Any
Criteria:
The IUPUI Honors College offers high ability incoming freshmen the opportunity to apply
for the Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program, the Adam Herbert Presidential Scholars
Program, and the Plater International Scholars Program. To access the online application
and to learn more, please visit www.honorscollege.iupui.edu.
Deadline:
November 15, 2012
IUPUI Dean of the Faculties Award
Award:
$4,000/year for four years ($16,000 total)
School:
IUPUI
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must apply by February 1st with 3.5 GPA and 1200 SAT (Critical Reading & Math only) or
26 Composite ACT. Students must be first-semester freshmen who are enrolling as fulltime students. For more information, please visit www.iupui.edu/~scentral.
Deadline:
February 1, 2013
TESTING INFORMATION
2012-2013 SAT DATES:
Test Date:
December 1
January 26
March 9
May 4
June 1
Regular Registration Deadline:
November 1
December 28
February 8
April 5
May 2
Late Registration Deadline:
November 16
January 11
February 22
April 19
May 17
2012-2013 ACT DATES:
Test Date:
December 8
February 9
April 13
June 8
Regular Registration Deadline:
November 2
January 11
March 8
May 3
Late Registration Deadline:
November 16
January 18
March 22
May 17

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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.
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Visit the SAT practice site at sat.collegeboard.org/practice for a multitude of free resources!
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The College Board is introducing important changes to help ensure greater fairness on test day.
Effective with the October 2012 test, students will be prompted to provide a photo during
registration for the SAT. Students must present their Admission Tickets (and acceptable photo ID)
to enter the test center. Standby testing will not be permitted. Effective with the March 2013 SAT,
students will be required to provide a photo during registration.