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Heritage Jr/Sr High School

College and Career Opportunities and

Information

Mrs. Hunter Gr. 11-12 Ms. Robinson Gr. 7-10

jhunter@eacs.k12.in.us larobinson@eacs.k12.in.us

260-446-0140 x 7011 260-446-0140 x 7010

Are you interested in a career as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, HVAC tech? EACS and ABC Prep Academy has a joint venture where high school students can get a jump start on a career in construction. Heritage will be taking a group of Sophomores and Juniors to an open house on Nov 16th. Sign up in Guidance if you would like to attend. Important Upcoming Dates:

Manchester University Health Professionals Night Monday, November 6th 4-7 pm. Register at https://forms.manchester.edu/pharmacy/visit

USF open house and scholarship day November 4th 9am. Register admissios.sf.edu/visit

Ivy Tech dual credit transition night Thursday, November 2nd 5-7pm at the student life center on north campus. Learn about transfer options and financial aid.

UNOH Fall Open House and scholarship testing for College of Applied Technologies November 3 and 4. Test for up to a $20,000 tuition scholarship. Call the Admissions Office at 419-998-3120 to schedule a visit.

College Goal Sunday November 5, 2017 and February 25th, 2018 location TBD.

I-Career Day: Health Professionals Friday, November 10 9:30-noon, lunch provided. RSVP https://goo.gl/forms/2FZ24whlmJ66Q7ef2

Game Development guest speaker Brianna Wu and Caey O’Donnell November 10th 6-8:30 pm Ivy tech Coliseum Campus. Free and open to public.

Purdue Fort Wayne Fall Campus Visit Day Sunday, November 12 12:30-4pm. Register ipfw.edu/cvd

Huntington University Ag Visit Day December 7th 9:15-2 pm schedule a campus visit online

https://www.huntington.edu/visit/schedule-a-campus-visit

Dupont Hospital’s “A Day in the Life of a Healthcare Professional” Saturday, February 17, 2018 10am-12pm RSVP to Jackie Jeffery at jjeffery@lhn.net or 260-416-3137.

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College Goal Sunday November 5, 2017 at Ivy Tech Community College 2pm The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA

form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships and student loans at most

colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide. The FAFSA MUST be filed by March 10 to be eligible

for Indiana financial aid. College Goal Sunday is so important since completing this required form correctly and by the

deadline is sometimes perceived to be complicated and time consuming. In less than one afternoon at a College Goal

Sunday event, students and their families can get free help and file the form online.

What students should bring: Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their parent(s) or guardian(s), and

parents’ should bring completed 2016 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms and other 2016 income and benefits

information. Students who worked last year should bring their income information as well. Students 24 years of age or

older may attend alone and bring their own completed 2016 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form or other 2016 income and

benefits information. Students and parents are encouraged to apply for their U.S. Department of Education FSA IDs at

fsaid.ed.gov before coming to the event.

Class of 2018 Senior to do list – October/November

Schedule College visits!

If you are an athlete and want to play sports in college, work with your high school coach to make contacts with specific colleges and universities. In August you need to apply to the NCAA clearinghouse at www.eligibilitycenter.net if you are planning on playing Division I or II. NAIA registration can be completed at http://www.playnaia.org/USHighSchool

Are you a 21st Century Scholar? Have you completed the online requirement?

Did you know the University of Cincinnati has a tuition reciprocity agreement with Allen County? Allen county residents pay Ohio in state tuition for all programs except Nursing and Pharmacy. That’s right you pay $11,000 per year tuition instead of $26,334!! Well worth a college visit.

The FAFSA opens October 1st! Make plans to visit the college campuses on your list or to shadow someone in a career that you are interested

in pursuing.

Prepare early decision, early action, or rolling admission applications

Complete the CSS/Financial Aid Profile if required

Use the internet to continue to research colleges and narrow your college choices. Great websites include: www.learnmoreindiana.org; www.collegeboard.com;

www.petersons.com; www.bls.gov/oco/

Work on completing applications and submitting them by November 1st if you have your SAT or ACT scores.

If you have not taken the SAT or ACT, refer to dates and deadlines listed above. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!! Check with Mrs. Hunter if your school of choice requires the test.

Continue to stop by the guidance office to look at the “Scholarship Wall” and ask questions. Remember that scholarships are also posted on the HHS website. It is your responsibility to find scholarships and plan financially to pay for college.

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Have your parents complete a “college costs forecaster” to find out how much financial aid you might be eligible

for. Parents can complete a 4caster form on www.fafsa.ed.gov. Start work on your FAFSA form and compile tax information. It must be received by April 15, 2018 (new state

deadline)but the earlier you submit, the sooner you will learn your projected aid for your chosen schools. Without submitting this form, you will not be eligible for state or federal grant money or loans. You must file online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Keep a copy for your records.

Do not miss early decision application deadlines

Complete college applications!! Make Thanksgiving break your deadline. Make sure to request a transcript from Mrs. Berning or Mrs. Hunter or through parchment.

Continue to check the “Scholarship Wall” and newsletter If you have not done so, schedule a college visit or job shadow

Class of 2018 Junior to do list – October/ November/December

Make plans to visit the college campuses on your list or to shadow someone in a career that you are interested in pursuing.

Use the internet to continue to research colleges and narrow your college choices. Great websites include: www.learnmoreindiana.org; www.collegeboard.com; www.petersons.com;

Have your parents complete a “college costs forecaster” to find out how much financial aid you might be eligible for. Parents can complete a 4caster form on www.fafsa.ed.gov. This is a great opportunity to see how much financial aid you might be eligible.

Begin collecting information on the colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs, or military branches that interest you.

Get involved! Find community service opportunities, work opportunities, and athletic/club organizations.

Take a college visit (get form in attendance)

College/Military Representatives visits and field trip opportunities Thursday November 2 Manchester University in PAT time Friday November 3 Navy Reserves in CAFE Free Apps

EDUpath SAT – college search with SAT prep EDUpath ACT – college search with ACT prep Khan Academy- SAT prep Daily Practice for the new SAT- new scan and score practice tests SAT flashcards The Official SAT question of the day ACTstudent ACT college search Twitter @CollegeEssayGuy-essay writing tips @SATquestion Scholly- free scholarship app

The following colleges will hold an Open House/Scholarship Day:

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1. Indiana Tech Warrior Preview Day Saturday, November 18. To set up a campus visit INDIANATECH.EDU/VISIT

2. University of Southern Indiana Fall open houses: November 11 Register online at USI.edu/visit

3. Go Ivy Days at Ivy Tech Friday, April 27 9am-1pm. RSVP online 4. University of Dayton open houses Nov 5 12-4pm. RSVP

https://udayton.edu/apply/undergraduate/events/open-house.php?utm_campaign=pa&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

5. Manchester University Junior Scholars Day Wednesday, November 29. Includes a tour, sitting in on college class, sessions in Honors Program, international study and career service. Register online at http://www.manchester.edu/forms/admissions/jsd

6. The University of Indianapolis Fall preview days: Saturday, November 4- High School Day 7. Ohio Technical College campus visits Friday, November 17. More info at OHIOTECH.EDU 8. Go Ivy Days April 27. RSVP IvyTech.edu/goivyday 9. Explore Goshen days Nov 10, Jan 15, Feb 19, March 9. Schedule at goshen.edu/visit 10. UNOH College of Business and Health Spring Preview Day April 16, 2018 Sophomores,

Juniors & Seniors win up to $3000 scholarship. Call the Admissions Office at 419-998-3120 to schedule a visit.

College Fairs

Date College Fair Time Location

Scholarships Requiring Counselor Nomination

Attention seniors and parents: The following scholarships require a nomination; please see Mrs. Hunter.

Due Date Scholarship Amount Requirements/Description

Dec 1

High School Student of Integrity $2000

Senior attending college in fall 2018 Attend high school in one of 20 counties

including Allen Essay and letters of recommendations

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College Exclusive Scholarships

Due Date

Scholarship Amount Requirements/Description

May 1 Allen County Extension Homemakers $500 Graduating senior who will be attending Purdue University, WL or IPFW in the College of Health & Human services

Applications in Guidance

Raise.me https://www.raise.me/join/12536027008 Earn money for taking the PSAT, AP classes, attend a college fair, play a sport, work at a job and many more. *new micro scholarship for completing the FAFSA!

Various amounts based upon activities and grades

Earn money while you are in high school grades 9-12

Funded through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

For use at Indiana Tech, Trine, IWU, Indiana State, Butler, DePauw, Notre Dame, Dayton and other out of state schools

Grace College Free textbook rental

Indiana Tech www.indianatech.edu/applynow

$3,000 Must be accepted to Indiana Tech and live in the 467 or 468 zip code

Must not have an athletic scholarship

Indiana Tech $3,000 Franks School of Education- all education majors

IUPUI or Ivy Tech Lift Scholarship Soic.iupui.edu/lift-scholars

Must submit FAFSA and qualify for need based financial aid

One letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor

Must demonstrate academic talent via gpa, SAT or portfolio

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Must be admidtted to the School of Informatics and Computing at either college.

The Ohio State University at Lima Apply.osu.edu

Allen county students are eligible for in state tuition. Currently in state tuition is $7,553 compared to $26,657

Trine University $1000 Students who enroll as full time student and have taken classes through the Dual Enrollment program

Trine University $20,000 renewable

Teacher’s Education Chair’s Scholarship

3.5 gpa, @% ACT or 1170 SAT and top 25%

University of Saint Francis Dr. Steven Kandow, USF Band Director 260-399-7700 x 8024 or skandow@sf.edu

Call for an audition for a marching band talent scholarship

University of Southern Indiana David L. Rice Merit Scholarship http://www.usi.edu/admissions/scholarships

Min 3.0 gpa, 1020 SAT or 20 ACT

WACS advanceing cooperative &work-integrated education www.waceinc.org

College level co-op opportunities at various colleges

Local/State Scholarships

Due Date

Scholarship Amount Requirements/Description

21st Century Scholars Have you created a scholar account online and completed the requirements?

See Mrs. Hunter for your scholar id

varies Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne www.cfgfw.org

Various scholarships found under the “scholarship” tab on the website

Brochures now available in Guidance

Nov 20 South Side Optimist Club $1000 Christ-like, selfless service Junior or Senior or 2017 graduate

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Nov 27 Elks Most Valuable Student Contest Enf.elks.org/mvs

Up to $50,000 High School senior and US citizen Contact Ted Sills 260-223-1148

Nov 30,2017

Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship https://scholartrack.che.in.gov/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f

$7500 renewable 4 years

Commit to teaching in Indiana for 5 years after college graduation

Must be top 20% of class Must create account on scholar

track to find application Opens Dec 1

Questa Scholar Program www.questafoundation.org

$2500 per semester

Must attend an Indiana college Meet financial requirements 2.75/4.0 gpa

Min 1000 SAT Postmark

by Jan 31

Beacon Credit Union $1000 Current high school senior or college freshmen

Must be a Beacon Credit Union member Application, transcript, application

Feb 18, 2018

Jim Kelley Memorial Scholarship $1500 Must be a senior Must have a 3.0/4.0 gpa Must be accepted at a post-secondary

institution Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing in a

field related to aviation Applications in the Guidance Office

Feb 23 PHP Scholarship www.phpni.com

Up to $3000 Quality of application, including involvement in health-related activities/volunteerism

3.0 gpa Essay

National Scholarships

Due Date

Scholarship Amount Requirements/Description

Varies Scholarship newsletter www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php

Up to $2500

Plan to enroll in a community college

Pursue a career or technical program at an accredited community college

Must be eligible to receive a Pell Grant

Involved in community service

US citizen

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Nov 7,2017

NASSP 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award https://spirit.prudential.com/

$1000 One Heritage student will be nominated to move to the next round from all submitted applications

Open to grades 5-12 Based on leadership

and volunteer hours

Dec 31,2017

Rove Pest Control http://www.rovepestcontrol.com/rove-pest-control-scholarship/

$500 Award not issued until Fall 2018

3.0 GPA Major in Entomolgy

Dec 31, 2017

Discover Student Loans Scholarship.collegecovered.com/do/rules.

$2500 Enter to win. No purchase necessary

SAT/ACT prep /subject tutoring Opportunities

start date Location cost Contact

Tutoring Homework Hotline http://askrose.org/ tel:1-877-275-7673

Free Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Homework Hotline is a free math and science tutoring service for Indiana students in grades 6-12. Students can call 877-ASK-ROSE, email, or chat live with a friendly tutor to work through and better understand homework

assignments. Mon-Thurs 7pm-10pm

or email AskRose.org Tutoring Heritage High Free HS English dept.

Mrs. Harris Mon and Fri 3-4 pm Mrs. Alexander M-F 7:10-7:40

Tutoring Cornerstone Youth Center in Monroeville

Free 3- 6 pm Grade 7-12 623-3972

Volunteer/Employment/Camp Opportunities

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Employment/Camp Position Contact

Employment Premier Nursing Academy See facebook page for more information

FREE CNA classes

Classes are 5 weeks long 9:30am-3:30pm or 4:30pm-10:30pm. Perfect for the summer

Job placement when courses are complete

Employment Indiana Physical Therapy Part time clinic assistant at Decatur location Mon-Thirs 2:30-7 and Fri 2:30-6

Email resume to mknecht@indianapt.com Or call 432-4700 x 101

Training Dental Assisting School through the American Institute of Dental Assisting (AIDA)

13 week curriculum leads to a certificate in dental assisting

Contact Whitney Odom whitney@ufdentistry.com

Recommended Reading

1. What Colleges Don't Tell You (And Other Parents Don't Want You to Know): 272 Secrets for Getting Your Kid into the Top Schools Paperback – July 31, 2007 by Elizabeth Wissner-Gross

Targeting the savvy parents of today's college-bound teenagers who seek to gain a proven edge in the college admissions process, this book reveals 272 little-known secrets to help parents get their kids into the school of their dreams

2. COLLEGE CULTURE: WHAT'S MY MATCH? by Joyce Slayton Mitchell

Going beyond the rankings, majors, locations and the advice that high school students hear from everyone, College Culture: What’s My Match? considers the kind of student life that feels right for the particular student. The principle of the book is based on the philosophy that every college is wonderful for someone. No college is great for everyone.

3. Colleges that Change Lives by Hillary Masell Oswald

Fully revised and updated by education journalist Hilary Oswald, Colleges That Change Lives remains the definite guide for high school students (and their parents) who are looking for more

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in their college education than football, frat parties, and giant lectures. Building on the foundation of landmark author Loren Pope, Oswald spent more than a year visiting 40 colleges, speaking with students, faculty, and alumni to create these vivid and concise portraits.

4. adMISSION POSSIBLE by Majorie Hansen Shaevitz

adMISSION POSSIBLE takes the stress out of the admission process by providing you with the most useful hands-on advice on everything you need to know and do to make the application process go smoothly-a step-by-step action plan, filled with worksheets, charts, resume and essay samples, questions, directions, and timelines.

5. 8 First Choices by Joyce Slayton Mitchell

Written within an educational framework, this handbook offers general guidance to help students do a self-assessment and select the top eight colleges that are the strongest fit for them. Establishing readers as anthropologists, students will learn to observe 20 campus cultures, assess each one, and research their options in American higher education. Additionally, it offers several basic assumptions that are contrary to common knowledge about getting into college. Written by a college counselor with decades of experience, this guide offers insight into the college admissions process and allows students to hone in on the schools that are right for them.

6. Gap to Great: A Parent’s Guide to Gap Year by Andrea Wien

In “Gap to Great: A Parent’s Guide to the Gap Year,” Andrea breaks down the top concerns surrounding gap years, including safety, cost, college deferment and the scariest question of them all: what if my kid never goes back to school?

Career Interest Inventories 1. My Next Move.Org career assessment 2. Indiana Career Explorer – see Mrs. Hunter or Mrs. Hunter for log in details

College Searches College major searches and which colleges offer the major www.collegemajors101.com www.CollegeWeekLive.com Meet Universities, get free advice, find scholarships I’m Fisrt- First generation college student http://www.imfirst.org/#overview Indiana’s 31 private colleges answer important questions about college www.indianacolleges31.org Scholarship Searches: www.fastweb.com scholarshipamerica.org College Financial tips etc.: College Savings Plan Contests and More: Kindergartners through college seniors can win $529 in an Indiana College Choice 529 Savings Plan, a tax-free account to cover education expenses. Schools and communities are planning other activities to assist students with saving for college, scouting out scholarships, reducing college debt and comparing college costs. Learn more about their contests and other free resources at www.cashforcollegeindiana.org/. Free Indiana College Costs Estimator: To help Hoosiers be smart college consumers, the Indiana College Costs Estimator generates a students expected net cost of attending an Indiana college at

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www.indianacollegecosts.org/. In addition to providing side-by-side cost comparisons for Indiana’s public and private colleges, the estimator tool will be available as a smart phone application. Forbes Magazine: Interview questions that might trip you up: http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml Frugal Dad: More college choice information, especially financial: http://frugaldad.com/cheap-colleges/ National Center for College Costs - www.collegecosts.com/HotTopics/IndianaCollegeCosts/tabid/102/Default.aspx www.gocollege.com, www.brokestudent.com, www.anycollege.com and www.thecollegehound.com Scholarship Search Secrets is a booklet available online for parents and students researching scholarships: www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/scholarship-search-ebook.pdf . National Center for College Costs - www.collegecosts.com/HotTopics/IndianaCollegeCosts/tabid/102/Default.aspx (A more complete listing is available in the Guidance office.) What is the difference in the ACT vs SAT? The ACT is a curriculum based college entrance exam that tests ‘what you know’ or book facts. The SAT tests ‘how you think’ with a strong emphasis on vocabulary. The Princeton review breaks it down https://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-act Register for the 2017-18 SAT: Register online at www.collegeboard.com (Heritage school code: 152375) $46 without essay $60 with essay Late registration requires an additional fee. Test date: Register by: Late registration by online:

Dec 2, 2017 Nov 2 Nov 21 March 10, 2017 Feb 9 Feb 28 May 5, 2017 April 6 April 25 June 2, 2017 May 3 May 23 Aug 25, 2018 July 24

Heritage school code: SAT/ACT is: 152375 *** Must be included on registration for Heritage to receive scores so they appear on your transcript. Scores are also needed for determining eligibility for some scholarships. ***

New Haven High School is once again an SAT test center for October, November, December, March, May, June. The NH test center number is 15625. I Need a Pencil – Free SAT prep website - www.ineedapencil.com www.Khanacademy.org/sat SAT Test Prep: http://www.chegg.com/test-prep/sat ACT Test Prep: http://www.chegg.com/test-prep/act

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Register for the 2017-18 ACT: Register online at www.actstudent.org. ACT (no writing) $42.50. ACT plus writing $58.50 (Heritage school code: 152375) Late registration requires an additional fee. Test date: Register by: Late registration period

Dec 9, 2017 Nov 3 Nov 17 Feb 10, 2018 Jan 12 Jan 19 April 14, 2018 March 9 March 23 June 9, 2018 May 4 May 18 July 14, 2018 June 15 June 22 Sept 8, 2018 Oct 27, 2018 Dec 8, 2018 Feb 9, 2019

SAT and ACT fee waivers are available in the Guidance Office. Juniors and seniors may qualify for a waiver if they receive free/reduced lunch, are a 21st Century Scholar or are in foster placement. IMPORTANT ACT INFORMATION As part of ACT's test security requirements, you must now provide a photo of yourself in order to complete your test registration. Photos will be used for identification purposes on test day and on the score report sent to your high school. If you have questions about providing a photo, you can refer to our photo submission requirements for more information. If you have further questions about the test security policies, you can visit www.act.org/idenhancements.

Other Opportunities: IYI Trip to College Alerts (Text Service) By texting the word "grad" and a student's graduation year to 69979 with no spaces (grad2018 or grad2019 for example), participants will receive three to four texts each month that supply upcoming application and testing deadlines, scholarship opportunities and encouraging advice. To opt out, text STOP to 69979. Standard Message & Data Rates Apply. Parents of Juniors: College-bound student-athletes who will be participating in college athletics need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center https://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp Early registration helps student athletes avoid pitfalls that could delay their academic or amateur certification. NAIA eligibility center www.playnaia.org 10/30/2017 2:43 PM

Please see Guidance with questions and for more information.

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