Lawrence Central High School

Post-Secondary Planning Guide

2017-2018

Counseling Office 317-964-7520

STAFF Kim Dynak

Deena Fogle KaNeasha Koebcke

Candis Lavallais Brian Maloney Suzanne Oakes

Kim Payne-Shearer Oliver Smith

Cherlisa Richardson (College and Career Coach)

Table of Contents

Senior Dates Applying to College Indiana College/University Admission Information College Visits Financial Aid Scholarship Search Instructions 21st Century Scholars and IU Groups Standardized Testing Naviance Career Exploration/College Search Tools NCAA Eligibility 2 year Colleges/Career Schools Apprenticeships Armed Services Volunteerism Guidance Listserve

Important Senior Dates

August 1, 2017 College application season begins for Fall 2018 enrollment.

August 23, 2017

Senior Financial Aid Night, 6:00 PM

October 1, 2017 2018 – 2019 FAFSA application opens

November 1/15

Priority deadline for several colleges.

February 7, 2018 FAFSA completion workshop, 8:00 – 11:00 AM

February 21, 2018

FAFSA completion workshop, 3:00 – 7:00 PM

April 15, 2018 State of Indiana FAFSA submission deadline

May 1, 2018

Deadline to accept college admittance offer

June 1, 2018 Verify that you have requested a final transcript to be sent to the school you

will be attending in the fall through Parchment.

June 30, 2018 21st Century Scholars: Scholar Success Program completion deadline

College Application Process Colleges and universities prefer that students apply online. If you have to use paper applications, they can be downloaded from the university or college’s website. Application Process:

1. Complete the application available online at the college/university website, Common Application, or if using a paper copy neatly in black ink (online applications are encouraged when available).

2. Send your transcript to each college or university to which you are applying.

Steps required to complete a transcript request:

1. Go to www.parchment.com 2. Select create an account in the top left corner. 3. Enter personal information and enter valid email (will be required to verify email

account). 4. Select the + sign to add a school or organization you attended.

a. Type in Lawrence Central High School b. Select Add

5. Update Information: a. Currently Enrolled b. Date of Birth c. Years of Attendance (2014 – 2018) d. Select whether you waive your right to access or do not waive your access. e. Authorize a copy of your credentials f. Select Consent and Request

6. Order Transcripts (You can now get your credentials) a. Select Order b. Type in name of institution you wish to send a transcript c. Click on Select d. Select when you want the transcript sent (Send Now is traditional unless waiting

on semester or final grades to post prior to sending… Please note, it will not send until after grades are posted)

7. Additional Schools a. Select Add Another Destination if you want to make multiple transcript requests b. Repeat Step 6

8. Save and Continue a. Verify Recipients b. Verify Processing Time c. Click Continue d. Sign and Type Name e. Verify that you are legally the individual requesting the transcript f. Click Save and Continue

College Application Process, continued

3. Send your official test scores to each college or university that requires them sent from testing agency.

If the application has a counselor recommendation form (or secondary school report), it will automatically be sent to the counselor when you make the transcript request.

4. If the college requires a recommendation you will be able to add the individuals through your

Common Application account. Instructions are provided. ● Create a resume highlighting your extracurricular school activities, awards, honors,

any outside of school volunteer or service commitments, employment, etc. ● Contact the person (teacher or counselor) who will be writing it and give him/her a

copy of your resume and/or a Student Information Form (available from each counselor).

● Please be considerate and give your counselor/teacher at least 10 school days of lead time before any deadlines.

● Counselors/teachers are not responsible for missed deadlines if given recommendation requests at the last moment.

Fee Waivers: If you use a fee waiver to register for the SAT, you are eligible for College Application Fee Waivers from the College Board. You will receive these waivers when you get your SAT score. If you took the SAT with a fee waiver as a junior, you will receive your College Application Fee waivers in the fall of your senior year. If you are using an Application Fee Waiver, it is your responsibility to mail it directly to the college admissions office.

College Visits

A lot of preparation should go into your plans for a college or university visit. Visiting a university before committing to attend gives you the opportunity to evaluate the environment and culture of the campus. Visits should include your parents/guardians if possible.

College Rep Visits at Lawrence Central Every year, more than seventy college representatives will visit LC to hold informational sessions with students during the school day. In order to attend these sessions, you must register for the visits, notify your teachers, and then sign out of class with the teacher’s permission. The list of participating schools is updated throughout the fall and visits are held at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, or 2:30 PM. College Rep Registration Process: 1. Log into your Naviance Account 2. Select the Colleges Tab 3. Select View All Upcoming College Visits (located on right side of page) 4. Choose the rep visits you want to attend, select Sign up 5. Select Sign me up 6. Print out confirmation (will need to use print screen) 7. Notify teacher that you are planning on attending session (prior to day of event) 8. Use printed confirmation as your pass. Permission to attend is at your teacher’s discretion! Seniors are allowed two excused absences for college visits. Once a visit has been scheduled, students should: See the attendance office for a “Prearranged Absence Form” at least 3 days prior to your visit.

Every effort should be made to make your visits during vacations, breaks and other non-school days, but it is understood that sometimes appointments for interviews, tryouts, scholarship testing, etc. must be scheduled during school hours. Tips for visiting a college campus can be found online at: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/campus-visit-guide

Financial Aid

Students may receive money from grants, scholarships, loans or work-study programs to help pay for college. Since not all students qualify for financial assistance, it is wise to have your own plan in place for paying college costs. When applying for financial aid one should follow these suggested guidelines:

1. After applying to the colleges of your choice, review the Financial Aid/Scholarships page of each college website and request all current information and applications for need-based and/or merit scholarships. Additionally, you should inquire about work/study opportunities.

2. Begin your search for scholarships online and through resources available in the

community (be wary of scholarship searches requesting up-front fees – this information should be free).

3. After October 1, complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All FAFSA forms MUST

be submitted between October 1st and April 15th. The earlier the form is completed, the more state and federal money there is available. FAFSA forms received after April 15th lose the opportunity for aid from the State of Indiana.

4. In order to complete the FAFSA, you need an FSA ID. To create the FSA ID, go to:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm. The FSA ID is used to electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents, access personal records, and make binding legal obligations (like accepting federal loans). Parents and students each need their own FSA ID. This ID replaces the federal PIN used in the past.

5. Attend one of LC’s FAFSA Completion Events for parents on February 7 from 8:00am –

11:00am or on February 21 from 3:00pm – 7:00pm. Any family needing assistance is invited to bring their paperwork and work with an expert to complete their FAFSA on the spot.

6. After submitting the FAFSA, it’s a waiting game until the colleges send out their financial

aid packages in late spring. An aid package may include one or more of the following: scholarships, grants, work-study or loans. Please note that, unlike the first three items, loans MUST be repaid.

LC Scholarship Search Instructions

The GOOD NEWS is that there are scholarships available for qualified students. In the past two years, LC students have brought in almost 40 million in scholarship dollars! However, it takes a great deal of work to win these scholarships. Here are tips for finding them: 1) The Counseling Office will announce all scholarships that are sent to us. All scholarships are listed in Naviance. 2) Parents and students can sign up for our scholarship listserve. Whenever information is available regarding college and career information, an update will be sent directly to you by email. To sign up for the listserve, go to https://dada-lc.ltschools.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi or go to the LCHS website and click on “Listserves.” Then select “LC Scholarships” and enter your email address. 3) Most of our announced scholarships have online applications. Those that require a paper application will be available in the files in our College and Career Classroom, Room 150. PLEASE NOTE: Scholarship deadlines may fall before the actual scholarship due date when individuals have to be selected by the LC Scholarship Committee. Please adhere to the LC posted deadline. 4) There are MANY scholarship search engines. Here are ones that our students have used, and more may be posted on the LCHS Counseling and Guidance website: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org, www.fastweb.com, www.uncf.com, www.scholarships.com 5) Parents need to file the FAFSA, (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon after October 1, 2017 as possible. The final deadline is April 15, 2018. 6) Estimate your college costs by visiting www.indianacollegecosts.org. 7) Colleges list their own scholarships on their websites. 8) 21st Century Scholars only: If you enrolled in the 21st Century Scholars Program, you will need to complete your Scholar Success Program by June 30 in order to receive the funds for college. For more information about the 21st Century program, see the next page in this guide or visit http://scholars.in.gov/. 9) Scholarship information is FREE. You can search for no cost on the internet, at school, and in your local library. If you ever have a question about a scholarship please contact your counselor. Mrs. Richardson, College and Career Coach, is our scholarship coordinator. For more information, contact her at 964-7533 or cherlisarichardson@msdlt.k12.in.us.

21st Century Scholars All high school seniors enrolled in the 21st Century Scholars program must complete the following steps to maintain eligibility for the 21st Century Scholarship. θ Complete the Scholar Success Program by June 30, 2018. Senior Scholars must complete the Scholar Success Program, 12 activities designed to help students stay on track for college and career success, and track them in their ScholarTrack account by June 30, 2018 to earn their Scholarship. Visit http://scholars.in.gov/ for more information. θ File the 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15, 2018 Senior Scholars must file a completed 2018-2019 FAFSA by April 15, 2018. The FAFSA must be signed by both the student and a parent or legal guardian using individual FSA IDs. The FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature. The FAFSA can be completed at FAFSA.gov. The FAFSA becomes available October 1, 2017 and must be received by the federal processor by April 15 to maintain Scholarship eligibility. Please note: Senior Scholars must complete the 2018-2019 FAFSA even if they do not plan to enroll in college until the fall 2019 term. θ Make corrections/updates to 2017-2018 FAFSA by May 15, 2018 Scholars filing a FAFSA will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) via the email address listed on their FAFSA or delivered to their home address if an email address was not listed. Scholars and parents must review the SAR carefully and make all necessary updates/corrections by the May 15 deadline by visiting FAFSA.gov and logging in to the completed FAFSA using their FSA ID. θ Achieve a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 point scale Senior Scholars must graduate from high school with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Scholar GPA is automatically reported to the State by their high school. θ Earn a Core 40 diploma Senior Scholars must earn a minimum of a Core 40 diploma from a state-accredited Indiana high school. Other diploma options include Core 40 with Academic Honors, Core 40 with Technical Honors and the International Baccalaureate diploma. θ Apply for admission to an eligible Indiana college, university or technical school All high school seniors enrolled in the 21st Century Scholars program are required to apply for admission to an eligible institution of higher education during their senior year of high school. A list of eligible institutions can be found at http://scholars.in.gov/eligible-colleges/. θ Enroll as a full-time student Only 21st Century Scholars enrolled as full-time students at an eligible institution can receive the Scholarship, and Scholars must earn 30 credits per year. Senior Scholars graduating during the spring 2018 term must enroll as full-time students no later than the fall semester of 2019 to maintain Scholarship eligibility. 21st Century Scholar students should verify your enrollment information and make updates to any personal information online: http://scholars.in.gov/

IU Groups The IU Groups Program is a proven program of information, support, and guidance that helps provide students with the academic and emotional support necessary to excel in the classroom and beyond. Class of 2018 Eligibility Requirements

1. Resident of Indiana 2. US Citizen or eligible non-citizen (green card) 3. Meet the income guidelines and eligibility criteria:

Family Size Families Annual Income MUST be below:

1 $35,000 2 $45,000 3 $55,000 4 $65,000 5 $75,000 6 $85,000 7 $95,000 8 $105,000

Greater than 8 Add $10,000 for each additional member => Preference will be given to first-generation students, or if you are a child of a Groups Alumni.

4. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 5. Have completed a Core 40 Curriculum 6. Take the SAT by October 7 or ACT by September 9. Scores must be submitted to IU-Bloomington by Nov. 1

a. SAT: 750 Minimum b. ACT: 15 Minimum

7. In addition to the Core 40 Graduation requirements students must complete: 1 semester of Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry 4 semesters of a World Language

A Groups Scholars completed application includes ALL of the following components:

1. IU Groups Scholars Application: http://www.indiana.edu/~groups/application.html 2. IU Application: https://admissions.indiana.edu/apply/freshman/step-two.html 3. Official Test Scores submitted through testing agency (scores on transcripts are not accepted) 4. Official Transcript: http://www.parchment.com/ 5. Proof of Citizenship:

a. U.S. Birth Certificate b. U.S. Passport c. Green Card d. Official U.S. Paperwork designating Refugee Status e. Certificate of Naturalization

6. Complete the FAFSA between October 1 and November 1: www.fafsa.ed.gov ALL ELEMENTS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 1, 2017. Please contact your counselor for more details.

Connect Learning and Life

Through self-discovery and collaboration with parents, teachers and school counselors, Naviance enables students to find college and career pathways that are right for them. Students start by:

● Setting personalized goals ● Learning about their skills and interests ● Exploring career options based on interests ● Searching for colleges ● Applying for scholarships ● And, tracking their admissions status

Finally, Naviance helps students plan a course of action to reach their goals, find resources to prepare academically, and discover their own path.

Personalized Learning Plans

The path to college and career readiness begins with self-discovery. Naviance lets students learn about their strengths and areas of interest, and matches those skills with college and career options that are the right fit for each student. Working directly with their school counselors, students can set personalized learning goals and manage all the tasks needed for post-secondary success.

Career Exploration & Course Planning

Once students have an understanding of who they are, Naviance empowers them to learn about what they want to be and how to get there. The Roadtrip Nation Interview Archive features student conversations with accomplished individuals who have defined their own road in life to achieve unique goals. Naviance also offers a series of career assessments that help students discover multiple career options, and plan their career paths based on general areas of interest, and the level of education and training required to achieve their individual goals and objectives.

College Search & Admissions

Naviance makes college research easy. Whether it's matching colleges to a student's career interests, or comparing admissions rates at a student's top college choices, our college planning tools allow students and families to make informed decisions about their options by comparing colleges and universities, exploring scholarship opportunities, tracking college applications, and accessing a variety of other college research materials.

Career and College Search Tools Career Exploration

● Naviance: Career Interest Inventories and Personality Assessment

● Learn More Indiana: http://www.learnmoreindiana.org/

● Indiana Job Skills: http://www.indianaskills.com/

College Search

● Naviance SuperMatch: Under the Colleges Tab within Naviance

● College Board Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

● National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

College Fairs

● Hamilton County College Fair will be held on Thursday, September 21 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at

Hamilton Southeastern High School.

● Indianapolis North Christian College Fair will be held on Thursday, September 28 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at College Park Church.

● Indianapolis National Fair will be held on Friday, October 20 from 9:00am – 1:00pm at the

Indiana Convention Center.

● Northside HBCU College Fair will be held on Thursday, November 16 at North Central High School.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER

A student athlete intending to participate in Division I or Division II athletics as a freshman in college must be registered with and be certified as eligible by the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. The student athlete should apply for certification his/her junior year in high school. Applications must be completed online at www.eligibilitycenter.org using a credit card or fee waiver for students who received a previous waiver for the SAT or ACT ($80 application fee). Please contact NCAA Customer Service at 1-877-262-1492 between the hours of 8:30 am – 6:00 pm (Monday – Friday) if you have any further questions. Student-Athletes should register with the NCAA Eligibility Center during their junior year if they are being recruited. Students registering for either the SAT or ACT should bubble in the code 9999 in the section designated for sending test results to colleges and scholarship agencies. If you have already taken either of these tests but failed to send your scores, you will need to request to have scores sent directly from the testing agency. Rushed reporting is available for meeting deadlines, but there is always an additional fee involved.

DIVISION I - 16 Core-Course Rule 4 years of English. 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).

● Full Eligibility: Minimum 2.3 Core Course GPA w/ 900 SAT or 75 ACT ● Partial Eligibility: Minimum 2.0 Core Course GPA w/ 1020 SAT or 86 ACT

Division II - 16 Core Courses • 3 years English • 2 years math (Algebra I or higher) • 2 years natural/physical science ( 1 year of lab if offered by high school) natural/physical science • 3 years additional English, math or natural/physical science • 2 years social science • 4 years additional courses

● Minimum 2.0 Core Course GPA w/ 820 SAT or 68 ACT

Note: 1. No clearinghouse eligibility is required for Division III or NJCAA. 2. PLATO classes do not count toward Division I eligibility determination

Career Schools, Colleges of Trade & Technology, 2 Year Community Colleges

Ivy Tech Community College One West 26th Street

Indianapolis, IN Phone: 317-921-4800

www.ivytech.edu

Vincennes University 1002 North First Street

Vincennes, IN Phone: 1-800-742-9198

www.vinu.edu

Other local trade, technical, business and medical schools are considered proprietary and are for profit. It’s always wise to check with BBB regarding any history of complaints.

Better Business Bureau Phone: 317-488-2222

Consider these other resources when looking for employment or training opportunities:

Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Phone: 317-232-6702

Federal Job Training & Employment Information Phone: 877-872-5627 (toll free)

Job Corps – US Department of Labor

Phone: 866-204-2538 (toll free)

Apprenticeship Programs

Apprenticeships allow you to earn college credits and get on the job training in one of the fields listed below. This is a great opportunity to learn a valuable trade and possibly earn your Associate’s degree at the same time.

Insulators 3302 S. East Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 Primary contact: Sam Follis Phone: (317) 786-3216 Fax: (317) 786-3353 Website: www.insulators18.org

Boilermakers Local #374 6333 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, IN 46323 Primary contact: Sean Burke Phone: (219) 844-1765 Fax: (219) 844-2093 Website: www.local374.org

Bricklayers Local #4 402 Wall Street, Suite 53 Valparaiso, IN 46383 Primary contact: James F. Crum Phone: (219) 464-2450 Fax: (219) 465-6548 Website: www.baclocal4.org

Carpenters/Millwrights Indianapolis, Indiana 6125 E. 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 Primary contact: Chill Elmore Phone: (317) 549-9417

Plasterers & Cement Masons 2535 S. 30th St., Suite 10 Lafayette, IN 47909 Primary contact: David Champ Phone: (765) 768-1047 Website: www.opcmia.org

Indianapolis Electricians 1751 S. Lawndale Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46241 Primary contact: Jim Patterson Phone: (317) 270-5282 Website: www.iejatc.org

Indianapolis Electricians 1751 S. Lawndale Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46241 Primary contact: Jim Patterson Phone: (317) 270-5282 Website: www.iejatc.org

Glaziers 6501 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46226 Phone: (317) 546-5638 Website: www.dc91.org

Ironworkers 5600 Dividend Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46241 Primary contact: Pascal Kateme Phone: (317) 635-4766 Website: www.iw22jac.org

Indiana Joint Laborers and Training Trust Fund Joe Bolk P.O. Box 758 Bedford, IN 47421 Primary contact: Joe Bolk Phone: (812) 279-9751

Operating Engineers 4277 East CR67. Anderson, IN 46017 Phone: (765) 378-0013 Fax: (765) 378-4805 Website: www.iuoe103training.org

Painters 6501 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46226 Primary contact: Kevin Popa Phone: (317) 546-5638 Website: www.dc91.org

Plumbers and Pipefitters 3747 S. High School Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46217 Primary contact: Bubba Johnson Phone: (317) 856-6426 Fax: (317) 786-3353 Website: www.ualocal440.org

Roofers 2702 South Foltz Street Indianapolis, IN 46241 Primary contact: Darrell McQuillng Phone: (317) 484-8990 Website: www.unionroofers.com

Sheet Metal Workers 2828 E. 45th Street Indianapolis, IN 46205 Primary contact: Mike Patrick Phone: (317) 541-0050 Website: www.smw20.com

Armed Forces Recruiting Centers The military provides qualified high school graduates with the opportunity to pursue specialized technical training as well as receive college tuition assistance either during or after enlistment. Indiana Air National Guard 2002 South Holt (Stout Field) Phone: 317-247-3269 Indiana Army National Guard 9301 East 59th Street Phone: 317-964-7115 United States Air Force 8233 Center Run Road Phone: 317-576-0491 United States Air Force Reserve 366 Washington Pointe Drive Phone: 317-897-7802 United States Army 8233 Center Run Rd. Phone: 317-913-6828 United States Coast Guard 8255 Craig Street, Suite 130 Phone: 317-596-0833 United States Marine Corp. 8233 Center Run Road Phone: 317-849-7237 United States Navy 8233 Center Run Road Phone: 317-849-1643 United States Naval Reserve 3010 White River Parkway, East Drive Phone: 317-921-2015

Be a Volunteer Do you wonder who those young people are that assist at the zoo, make science presentations at the Children’s Museum, serve meals at the Wheeler Mission, or seat patrons at Civic Theatre? Well, they are students just like you. The motivation to volunteer can be the desire to pass along one’s expertise to others, help those who are less fortunate, improve one’s knowledge in a field of academia, assist non-English speaking families or simply feel good about your contributions to society. Some of the opportunities available in your community to become a volunteer are listed below:

■ Children’s Museum, www.childrensmuseum.org or 317-334-3832 * Lead hands-on educational and craft activities, monitor admission lines, etc.

■ Community Hospital, www.ecommunity.com or 317-355-5503 (EAST), 317-621-5289 (NORTH), 317-621-8688 (HEART) * Visit patients, answer call lights, play with children in pediatrics, etc.

■ Humane Society of Indianapolis, www.indyhumane.org or 317-872-5650 * Volunteers for animal walking, socializing and kennel cleaning

■ Indianapolis Public Library, www.imcpl.org or 317-275-4046 * Assist with the summer reading program or other duties * Only select branches utilize volunteers

■ Indianapolis Zoo, www.indianapoliszoo.com or 317-630-2041 * Educate the public about animals or assist zookeepers

■ Volunteer Connection, www.uwci.org or 317-921-1271 * Clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities at United Way agencies

■ Wellington Theatre Arts Group, 317-255-3279 * Provides ushers for 19 theatres, art venues and organizations

■ Wheeler Mission, www.wmm.org or 317-635-3575 * Volunteer servers for their kitchen

■ Emergent Leadership Institute, www.helpindyonline.com * Connects teens with more than 100 nearby volunteer opportunities

Remember that your volunteerism in the community not only makes you a better person, but may also meet criteria for scholarship money. Some corporations and organizations that require volunteer service hours in their selection process are: • Best Buy Children’s Foundation www.bestbuy.com/scholarships • Castleton Sq./Simon Youth Foundation Castleton Square Service Counter • Coca-Cola Scholars program www.coca-colascholars.org • Target All-Around Scholarship www.target.scholarshipamerica.org • Sam Walton Community Scholarship www.walmartfoundation.org • And many more………

Guidance Listserve Information

LC GUIDANCE LISTSERVE Want to learn about important events, special programs and the latest updates and news from colleges? Subscribe to the LC Guidance ListServe! Go to https://dada-lc.ltschools.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi, choose LC Guidance from the drop down list and enter your email. You will receive a confirmation email to which you respond that you want to receive the newsletter. Each Friday, the latest news from the Guidance Department will be emailed directly to you! LC SCHOLARSHIP LISTSERVE Parents and students can sign up for our scholarship listserve. Whenever new scholarships are posted, they will be sent directly to you by email. To sign up for the listserve, go to https://dada-lc.ltschools.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi or go to the LCHS website and click on “Listserves.” Then select “LC Scholarships” and enter your email address.