Lawrence Central High School

Post‐Secondary Planning Guide

2015‐2016

Counseling Office 317‐964‐7520

STAFF Chris McClatchy, Director of School Counseling Deena Fogle Brian Maloney Suzanne Oakes Oliver Smith Kim Payne‐Shearer Kim Dynak (Spring)/ Jason Howe (Fall) Cherlisa Richardson (College and Career Coach)

Table of Contents

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, 2015 College application season begins for fall 2016 enrollment.

August 26, 2015 College and Career Planning Night, 5:30 PM

November 1/15 Priority deadline for several colleges.

December 3, 2015 Financial Aid/ FAFSA information session, 6:00 PM

February 18, 2016 FAFSA completion workshop, 3:00 – 7:00 PM

February 26, 2016 FAFSA completion workshop, 8:00 – 11:00 AM

March 10, 2016 State of Indiana FAFSA deadline 21st Century Scholars Affirmation deadline

May 1, 2016 Deadline to accept college admittance offer

June 1, 2016 Verify that you have requested a final transcript to be sent to the school you will be attending in the fall through Naviance eDocs.

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. To send, you MUST log into your Naviance account. Follow the instructions provided on the next 4 pages.

3. Send your official test scores to each college or university that requires them

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 select the individual within your Naviance 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) and a stamped envelope addressed to the college.  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.

If you are using an Application Fee Waiver, it is your responsibility to mail it directly to the college admissions office (see your counselor for fee waivers).

How to Request Transcripts in Naviance 1. Are You Using the Common Application to Apply to Any Colleges? If no, skip to Step 2. If yes, keep reading.

On the Common Application website: Create Your Common App Account at www.commonapp.org Important: Be sure to add the correct high school to your Education tab! Complete your FERPA Release Authorization. Add at least one college you intend to apply to. In the same tab, click on “Recommenders and FERPA.” Click on “release authorization” and follow the on-screen instructions.

DO NOT request any school-based (teacher or counselor) recommenders in your Common App account.

Any non school-based recommenders should still be requested through Common App as Other Recommender.

On the Naviance website: Match your Naviance Family Connection account with your Common App account. Login to your Family Connection account and click on the Colleges tab. Click on “Colleges I’m Applying To.” Match your Common App account by entering your email address and your date of birth (pre-populated). Be sure to use the same email address you put in your Common App account.

2. Add Colleges to Your List and Request Transcripts Add Colleges to your list: Under the Colleges tab on Naviance, click “+add to this list.”

Click the “lookup” button to either search for a school or choose it from the College Picker list.

Then, click the “request” button under Transcript.

From the dropdown menu under Type, select the type of decision you are applying for. Be sure to use the exact word- ing from the application.

If your application has been submitted to the college, check the box under I have submitted my application.

Repeat for additional schools. Then click Add Colleges at the bottom of your screen.

3. Update Your List of Colleges to Include Important Information Editing your applications. Once you have added colleges (and later if you add more), click on the pencil under Edit next to any of them.

This icon will open a screen that allows you to make the following edits for all schools on your list at once:

1. Applying via Common App – Yes or No? (Only applicable for non-exclusive Common App schools.) 2. Application Type 3. College Deadline 4. Other information, like Result, may be updated as it becomes available.

Click “Update Applications” at the bottom of your screen when you are finished.

Depending on the colleges you apply for, you may see different icons under the Submission header.

: The college or university accepts electronic transcripts but is not a member of the Common App.

: The college or university accepts the Common Application. You will see this icon for CA exclusive schools or if you have chosen “Yes” under Unknown (under Applying via Common App? - the school is non-exclusive so you must indicate whether or not you intend to apply via Common App)

: You are not applying via Common App but the school will accept an electronic transcript.

: The college only accepts paper transcripts. Your registrar will mail these for you. 4. Request Letters of Recommendation Make sure you have requested letters in person from your teachers before adding them to your applications in Naviance!

Requesting a teacher recommendation. Under the Colleges tab, scroll below your list of colleges that you are applying to.

Selecting your teacher and adding notes. Select the teacher name from the dropdown list and enter a personal message. Important: If you have special instructions, such as asking your teacher to write a letter of recommendation for a specific college or university, be sure to include those instructions here.

***Naviance does not allow you to link certain teachers to certain applications like Common App does. So, if teachers are not writing you recommendations for all of your Common App schools, make sure to specify for teachers which schools their letters are for.***

Submit your request. Click Update Request at the bottom of the screen.

Request additional letters. If you add colleges to your list, even through Common App, you MUST submit new teacher recommendation letter requests, even if the teacher is already writing a letter. Teachers are NOT notified when colleges are added.

Thank your letter writers. Each of your recommendation writers should receive a hand-written thank you note from you.

Trine University Holy Cross College Calumet Col. St. Joseph Saint Mary’s College Bethel College University of Notre Dame Goshen College

Grace College Valparaiso University Indiana Tech Manchester College University of St. Francis Indiana Purdue - Ft. Wayne

Saint Joseph’s College

Huntington University Purdue University Indiana Wesleyan University Taylor University Ball State University

Wabash College Anderson University

Butler University Marian University Martin University Earlham College Depauw University University of Indianapolis St. Mary of the Woods College Indiana Purdue Indianapolis (IUPUI) Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech Indiana State University Franklin College

Indiana University

Vincennes University Hanover College

Oakland City University

University of Evansville University of Southern Indiana Public Institution

Private Institution Updated Aug 2014 STATE OF INDIANA COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADMISSION INFORMATION

Percentage Average Avg SAT Applicants Freshman Avg (1600 - V/M) Tuition Application Institution Website admitted GPA ACT (2400 - V/M/W) only Fee Undergrad Undergrad Enrollment

Ancilla College www.ancilla.edu 518 OPEN N/A N/A N/A $13,880 Free Online

Anderson University www.anderson.edu 2,025 54% 3.4 22-26 1080 (1600) $26,120 Free Online Ball State University www.bsu.edu 17,143 61% 3.41 20-24 1609 (2400) $8,498 $55

Bethel College www.bethelcollege.edu 1,826 73% 3.4 22 1020 (1600) $31,620 Free Online

Butler University www.butler.edu 3,861 66% 3.75 25-30 1741 (2400) $33,490 Free Online

Calumet Coll. of St. Joseph www.ccsj.edu 1,115 34% N/A 18 N/A $14,680 Free Online

DePauw University www.depauw.edu 2,326 62% 3.51 24-29 1800 (2400) $40,150 Free Online

Earlham College www.earlham.edu 1,181 75% 3.48 24-29 $40,600 Free Online

Franklin College www.franklincollege.edu 1,106 65% 3.4 18-23 1511 (2400) $27,510 Free Online Goshen College www.goshen.edu 974 60% 3.45 21-29 1617 (2400) $28,500 $25

Grace College www.grace.edu 1,534 91% 3.2 20-26 1824 (2400) $23,970 Free Online

Hanover College www.hanover.edu 1,064 64% 3.65 22-28 1610 (2400) $31,160 Free Online

Holy Cross College www.hcc-nd.edu 459 83% 3.04 19-24 1000 (1600) $24,500 Free Online Huntington University www.huntington.edu 1,170 97% 3.38 20-26 1030 (1600) $23,300 $20 Indiana State University www.indstate.edu 9,349 86% 3.09 17-22 940 (1600) $8,056 $25

Indiana Institute of Tech www.indianatech.edu 4,010 64% 2.89 17-22 943 (1600) $11,985 Free Online Indiana University-Bloom. www.iub.edu 32,367 74% 3.7 24-29 1201 (1600) $10,208 $60

Indiana Wesleyan Univ. www.indwes.edu 3,201 73% 3.4 21-27 1650 (2400) $23,628 Free Online Indiana Purdue FW (IPFW) www.ipfw.edu 13,402 82% 3.08 19-25 1443 (2400) $7,800 $50 Indiana Purdue IND (IUPUI) www.iupui.edu 22,245 67% 3.312 19-25 1492 (2400) $7,800 $55 Percentage Average Applicants Freshman Avg Tuition Application Institution Website admitted GPA ACT Avg SAT only Fee Undergrad Undergrad Enrollment Ivy Tech Community College www.ivytech.edu OPEN N/A $3,630 Free Online

Manchester College www.manchester.edu 1,282 65% 3.3 19-25 1509 (2400) $27,000 Free Online

Marian University www.marian.edu 2,038 55% 3.4 19-23 1042 (1600) $28,400 Free Online Martin University www.martin.edu 1,074 OPEN N/A N/A N/A $14,180 N/A Oakland City University www.oak.edu 2,382 48% 3 17-23 1390 (2400) $19,200 $35 Purdue University - WL www.purdue.edu 30,836 61% 3.6 24-30 1749 (2400) $9,992 $60 Purdue University- Cal www.purduecal.edu 8,664 47% 3.23 N/A 970 (1600) $6,390 $25

Rose-Hulman www.rose-hulman.edu 1,893 65% 3.91 27-32 1920 (2400) $39,462 Free Online

Saint Joseph's College www.saintjoe.edu 1,054 62% 3.12 18-26 962 (1600)$27,160 Free Online Saint Mary's College www.saintmarys.edu 1,555 85% N/A 23-28 1125 (1600) $34,600 N/A

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods www.smwc.edu 1,367 64% 3 17-25 1450 (2400) $27,672 Free Online

Taylor University www.tayloru.edu 2,444 84% 3.6 23-30 1250 (1600) $28,514 Free Online

Trine University www.trine.edu 1,779 72% 3.45 22-27 1600 (2400) $28,700 Free Online

University of Evansville www.evansville.edu 2,716 80% 3.64 23-28 1712 (2400) $30,596 Free Online

University of Indianapolis www.uindy.edu 4,081 73% 3.36 19-25 1120 (1600) $24,420 Free Online University of Notre Dame www.nd.edu 8,442 23% 3.94 32-34 1450 (1600) $44,098 $75

University of Saint Francis www.sf.edu 1,800 51% 3.24 19-23 1050 (1600) $24,270 Free Online Univ. of Southern Indiana www.usi.edu 9,846 72% 3.35 18-24 1540 (2400) $6,360 $40

Valparaiso University www.valpo.edu 2,872 80% 3.66 23-29 1655 (2400) $32,400 Free Online Vincennes University www.vinu.edu 16,825 OPEN 2.63 N/A N/A $4,800 $20 Wabash College www.wabash.edu 872 67% 3.7 23-28 1700 (2400) $33,600 $40

* Please note: These numbers are to be used as a guide and do not guarantee admission into the school. Please confirm application deadlines on school site. Admission numbers represent Fall 2012 enrollment College Visits

A lot of preparation should go into your plans for a college or university visit. If possible, you should never commit to attend without having visited the campus first as there are many aspects that need to be evaluated beforehand. Visits should include your parents/guardians if possible.

College Rep Visits at Lawrence Central

Lawrence Central will have 70 plus college representatives on a yearly basis request to come in and hold information sessions with our students during the school day. In order to take advantage of these amazing opportunities you must register for the visits, notify your teachers, and then sign out of class with the teacher’s permission. List of participating schools are 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 Naviance Account 2. Select the Colleges Tab 3. Select View All Upcoming College Visits (located on right side of page) 4. Locate visits interested in attending, 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. Show print out to teacher for dismissal from class. Up to teacher’s discretion for dismissal

Seniors are allowed 2 college “on‐campus” visit days. 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 certain appointments for interviews, tryouts, scholarship testing, etc. during school hours may be unavoidable.

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 January 1, complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All FAFSA forms or submissions MUST be received for processing during the time frame of January 1st through March 10th. The earlier the form is completed, the more state and federal money there is available. FAFSA forms received after March 10th lose the opportunity for State of Indiana aid.

4. In order to complete the FAFSA, the student and at least one parent need to apply for a federal PIN number at www.pin.ed.gov. PIN numbers are required for fee submissions, signatures, later corrections to the form as well as the ability to check on the status of processing.

5. Attend LC’s Financial Aid Program for parents on December 3 at 6:00pm.

6. Attend one of LC’s FAFSA Completion Events for parents on February 18 from 3:00pm – 7:00pm or on February 26 from 8:00am – 11:00am. Any family who needs assistance completing the FAFSA is invited to bring their paperwork and their FAFSA will be completed on the spot.

7. After submitting the FAFSA, it’s a waiting game until the colleges send out their financial aid packages in late spring. They 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 over 23 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. The primary source for scholarships will be listed in your Naviance account. They will also me mentioned on LC Current, the scrolling announcements, the school website and posted in the Counseling Office.

2) 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://intra1.ltschools.org/lawrencecentral/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 the Guidance and Counseling Lobby area. 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,

5) Parents need to file the FAFSA, (free application for federal student aid) as soon after January 1, 2015 as possible. The final deadline is March 10, 2016. Information about completing the FAFSA will be given at our Financial Aid Night on December 3.

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 an online Affirmation Form by March 1 in order to receive the funds for college. For direct information about the 21st Century program, visit http://www.in.gov/ssaci/2345.htm.

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 [email protected]

21st Century Scholars

Individuals who registered for the 21st Century Scholars program during middle school and remained eligible throughout their high school career will receive the 21st Century Scholarship.

Class of 2016 Requirements:

 High School Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale * NEW WITH CLASS OF 2015 *  Complete your 21st Century Scholars Affirmation by March 10, 2016  File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 10, 2016

21st Century Scholar students should verify your enrollment information and make updates to any personal information online: http://in.gov/21stcenturyscholars/2507.htm

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 2016 Eligibility Requirements (new information has not been released at this time)

1. Resident of Indiana 2. US Citizen or eligible non‐citizen (green card) 3. Meet the income guidelines and eligibility criteria: Family Size NOT First Generation or Groups Legacy ARE First Generation or Groups Legacy 1 $20,108 $28,725 2 $27,143 $38,775 3 $34,178 $48,825 4 $41,213 $58,875 5 $48,248 $68,925 6 $55,283 $78,975 7 $62,318 $89,025 8 $69,353 $99,075 Greater than 8 Add $7,035 for each additional member Add $10,050 for each additional member 4. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 5. Have completed a Core 40 Curriculum 6. Take the SAT or ACT by the following dates and have scores submitted to IU‐Bloomington by Nov. 1 7. In addition to the Core 40 Graduation requirements students must complete: 1 semester of Pre‐Calculus or Finite Math 4 semesters of a Foreign Language

Individuals interested in participating in IU Groups should contact Mr. Maloney (Guidance) at [email protected] or 964‐7525.

IU Groups Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvzuPd‐9cRk&feature=player_embedded

Standardized Testing

Most colleges and universities require candidates to submit scores from either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT. Understanding the difference between the two exams and proper preparation are critical before sitting for either exam.

Understanding Standardized Testing

SAT ACT When is it Seven times per year (Saturday morning) Six times per year (Saturday morning) administered? Where is the test The SAT is available at multiple locations The ACT is available at multiple locations offered? throughout the Indianapolis area. LC offers throughout the Indianapolis area. LC offers 3 five or six test dates each school year. or 4 test dates each school year. What is the test Ten-section exam: Three Critical Reading, Four-section exam: English, Math, Reading, structure? three Math, three Writing and one and Science Reasoning. Experimental section Experimental. is included on certain dates only. What is the test Math: up to 9th grade basic geometry and Math: up to trigonometry. content? Algebra II. Science: charts, experiments. Science: none Reading: four passages, one each of Prose Reading: sentence completions, short and Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and long critical reading passages, reading Natural Science. comprehension. English: stresses grammar. Writing: an essay, and questions testing grammar, usage, and word choice. Is there a penalty Yes, ¼ point off for incorrect answers No for wrong answers? How is the test 200 – 800 per section, added together for a 1 – 36 for each subject, averaged for a scored? combined score. A 2400 is the highest composite score. A 36 is the highest possible possible combined score. composite score. Are all scores sent Yes, if a student requests a score report be No. There is a “Score Choice” option. to schools? sent to specific colleges, the report will Students can choose which schools will include the scores the student received on receive their scores AND which scores the every SAT taken. school will see. Are there other Scholarship purposes. Some colleges may Scholarship purposes. Some colleges may use uses for the use scores for placement. scores for placement. exams? Best time to At least six weeks before the test date. At least six weeks before the test date. Seats register? Seats are available on a first come, first are available on a first come, first served served basis. basis. Do they offer fee Yes, any student on Free or Reduced Lunch Yes, any student on Free or Reduced Lunch is waivers? is eligible for two SAT fee waivers. See your eligible for two ACT fee waivers. See your counselor for more details. counselor for more details. How much does it The SAT is $5 4.50 $56.50 ACT Plus Writing ; $39.50 W/O cost? How do I register or receive more www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org information? Compare ACT and SAT Scores

ACT and College Board have completed a concordance study that is designed to examine the relationship between two scores on the ACT and SAT. These concordance tables do not equate scores, but rather provide a tool for finding comparable scores. http://www.act.org/solutions/college-career-readiness/compare-act-sat/ Additional Standardized Testing Options SAT Subject Tests

These are one-hour tests measuring knowledge and ability to apply that knowledge in specific subject areas. Students may register for up to three tests on one date. Students decide which SAT Subject Tests to report to colleges, and highly selective colleges may require two subject tests. The SAT subject tests are usually offered on the same days as the SAT, but there are exceptions — check carefully. AP (Advanced Placement) Tests

These are high school examinations based on college level courses. AP exams are given once a year in May. The scores are used for college placement, credit or advanced standing. AP tests and scores are not designed to be used for admission purposes. Please check with each college/university to determine specific requirements in order to receive college credits based on AP testing scores. IB (International Baccalaureate) Tests

Individuals enrolled in the IB programme will participate in IB testing during the month of May. Reporting Test Scores

Students must instruct the testing companies to send scores directly to colleges and universities. LC does include test scores on transcripts, however not all institutions will take scores off the transcript and require official score reports sent from the testing agencies. Official test scores can be sent by contacting the appropriate testing agency, www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.org, to order scores.

Testing Accommodations

Individuals who wish to receive testing accommodations must complete an official request with EACH testing agency in order to determine eligibility for testing accommodations. Contact Mrs. Payne Shearer (Guidance) for more details. This is a timely process and should be done at least 10 to 12 weeks prior to testing. How to Prepare for Admission Tests

If you’ve started thinking about college, you’ve probably heard about admission tests, such as the SAT and the ACT. Colleges use scores from these tests to help them make admission decisions. So it makes sense to plan to do your best on the exam. Here are some tips to help you do that.

The Best Way to Prepare The best way to prepare for an admission test is to work hard both inside and outside the classroom. Take challenging courses, study hard, and read and write as much as you can.

It makes sense to plan to do your best on the exam.

Practice Tips Know what to expect. Being familiar with the test's format is the single best way to prepare for that test. Go to the testing organization’s website or check out books to get familiar with the various test sections and the instructions for each part. You’ll feel more confident if you know the test format beforehand, and you can save valuable time during the exam.

Take preliminary tests. The organizations that offer the SAT and the ACT also offer tests that are meant to be taken in sophomore or junior year. The PSAT/NMSQT is available as practice for the SAT, and PLAN is available as practice for the ACT. These preliminary, or introductory, tests make great practice tests because they have the same formats and question types as the admission tests.

Take practice exams — for free or at low cost. The good news is you don’t need to spend a lot of money on test-prep courses. In fact, studies show that high-cost test preparation gets most students little in terms of results. You can find free practice exams on the SAT and ACT websites and in study guides from the test makers in the library, bookstores or your counselor's office. These practice exams can help you discover your strengths and weaknesses and learn to manage your time wisely during the test.

See what areas need work. When you get the score from your practice test, pay attention to the types of questions that gave you trouble and then focus on those areas as you prepare. You can find advice and practice doing different types of questions on the test makers’ websites. But remember, the best way to prepare for the test is to study hard and do well in your classes. So don’t let practicing for admission tests interfere with your course work.

Check your timing. Be sure to time yourself while you are completing practice exams so you can experience real test-day conditions. Admission tests are strictly timed, and their timing is different from regular high school tests. If you find you finished early and got easy questions wrong, slow down and read questions more thoroughly. If you didn’t finish in time, check out the test-taking tips and study aids on the SAT or ACT website or ask your school counselor or a teacher for help.

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/testing/how-to-prepare-for-admission-tests Test Prep Resources

FREE RESOURCES

PREPME – Lawrence Township provides FREE ACT and SAT test prep through PREPME within Naviance. (Regular Price is $300) To access PrepMe, log into Naviance and select PrepMe in the upper left hand corner.

MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART – Your PSAT Score Report has an ONLINE ACCESS CODE that allows you to set up an account to view your test results and prepare for future test dates. https://quickstart.collegeboard.org/posweb/login.jsp

MARCH2SUCCESS – The United States Armed Services provides a test prep curriculum that is free of charge and DOES NOT enter you into their recruiting database. www.march2success.com

SAT QUESTION OF THE DAY – Visit CollegeBoard website for the question of the day or follow them on Twitter @SATQuestion. http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day

ACT QUESTION OF THE DAY – Visit ACTStudent website for the question of the day. http://www.act.org/qotd/

PAID RESOURCES

Bender and Rocap Educational Services – Individual and Group Tutoring available. www.bender-rocap.com

ZAPS Learning Community – One and two-day sessions available at area high schools.

Register online: www.doorwaytocollege.com or call (877) 927 8378

Princeton Review – Princeton Review will provide FREE practice tests at area high schools or their headquarters on various dates listed on their website. They will then provide a FREE “Scores Back Session” where they will promote individual or group classes for test prep. There is no requirement to register for the test prep. The Practice Test and Scores Back Session are FREE.

Register online: www.princetonreview.com/college-education.aspx

Club Z Tutoring – Club Z Tutoring offers individual and group tutoring. www.clubztutoring.com

Study Guides – Visit any bookstore to find SAT, ACT, and/or PSAT test prep materials.

2015-2016 ACT and SAT Test Dates

ACT Testing Dates Register online at: www.actstudent.org Late Deadline (add Location Test Date Regular Deadline Fee Waiver Deadline $25 late fee) LC September 12 August 7 Aug. 8 – Aug. 21

Test available at LN October 24 September 18 Sept. 19 – Oct. 2

LC December 12 November 6 November 7-20

LC February 6 January 8 January 9 - 15

LC April 9 March 4 March 5 - 18

June 11 May 6 May 7 - 20

Cost: $39.50 ACT-No Writing, $56.50 ACT Plus Writing * Fee Waivers Available Content: English, Math, Reading, Science, Optional Writing Scoring: Each sub-test is scored 1-36. A composite score is also given.

SAT Testing Dates Register online at: www.collegeboard.org Late Deadline (add Location Test Date Regular Deadline Fee Waiver Deadline $28 late fee) LC October 3 September 3 September 22

LC November 7 October 9 October 27

LC December 5 November 5 November 23

LC January 23 December 28 January 12

LC March 5 February 5 March 23

Test available at LN May 7 April 8 April 26 LC June 4 May 5 May 25

Cost: SAT w/ Essay $54.50; SAT w/o Essay (Mar. - June) $43 * Fee Waivers Available Content: Critical Reading, Math, Writing Scoring: Each section is reported on a 200-800 scale.

Any student on Free or Reduced Lunch is eligible for 2 SAT AND 2 ACT FEE WAIVERS. Please visit the guidance department 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.

MORE CAREER EXPLORATION TOOLS

 Naviance: Career Interest Inventories and Personality Assessment

 www.learnmoreindiana.org

 www.indianaskills.com

COLLEGE SEARCH TOOLS

 Naviance Account (Super Match): https://connection.naviance.com/family‐connection/auth/login/?hsid=lawrencechs

 College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

 College Navigator: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

COLLEGE FAIRS

Indianapolis National Fair will be held on Thursday, September 17 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

Hamilton County College Fair will be held on Thursday, September 24 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Hamilton Southeastern High School.

Indianapolis North Christian College Fair will be held on Tuesday, September 29 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Heritage Christian School in the Elementary Gymnasium. Financial Aid Session is included.

HBCU College Fair will be held Thursday, October 1 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Crispus Attucks 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 ($70 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.

Current Seniors (Class of 2016)

DIVISION I ‐ 16 Core‐Course Rule Division II ‐ 16 Core Courses 4 years of English. • 3 years English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). • 2 years math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of • 2 years natural/physical science ( 1 lab if offered by high school). year of lab if offered by high 1 year of additional English, mathematics or school) natural/physical science natural/physical science. • 3 years additional English, math or 2 years of social science. natural/physical science 4 years of additional courses (from any area • 2 years social science above, foreign language or nondoctrinal • 4 years additional courses religion/philosophy).  Minimum 2.0 Core Course GPA w/ 820 SAT or  Full Eligibility: 68 ACT 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

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)

Not Going to a 4 Year College?

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. Apprenticeship Programs

Insulators Boilermakers Local #374 Bricklayers Local #4 3302 S. East Street 6333 Kennedy Ave. 402 Wall Street, Suite 53 Indianapolis, IN 46227 Hammond, IN 46323 Valparaiso, IN 46383 Primary contact: Sam Follis Primary contact: Sean Burke Primary contact: James F. Crum Phone: (317) 786‐3216 Phone: (219) 844‐1765 Phone: (219) 464‐2450 Fax: (317) 786‐3353 Fax: (219) 844‐2093 Fax: (219) 465‐6548 Website: www.insulators18.org Website: www.local374.org Website: www.baclocal4.org

Carpenters/Milwrights Plasterers & Cement Masons Indianpolis Electricians Indianapolis, Indiana 2535 S. 30th St., Suite 10 1751 S. Lawndale Ave. 6125 E. 38th Street Layfayette, IN 47909 Indianapolis, IN 46241 Indianapolis, IN 46226 Primary contact: David Champ Primary contact: Jim Patterson Primary contact: Chill Elmore Phone: (765) 768‐1047 Phone: (317) 270‐5282 Phone: (317) 549‐9417 Website: www.opcmia.org Website: www.iejatc.org

Indianapolis Electricians Glaziers Ironworkers 1751 S. Lawndale Ave. 6501 Massachusetts Ave. 5600 Dividend Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46241 Indianapolis, IN 46226 Indianapolis, IN 46241 Primary contact: Jim Patterson Phone: (317) 546‐5638 Primary contact: Pascal Kateme Phone: (317) 270‐5282 Website: www.dc91.org Phone: (317) 635‐4766 Website: www.iejatc.org Website: www.iw22jac.org

Indiana Joint Laborers and Training Operating Engineers Painters Trust Fund 4277 East CR67. 6501 Massachusetts Ave. Joe Bolk Anderson, IN 46017 Indianapolis, IN 46226 P.O. Box 758 Phone: (765) 378‐0013 Primary contact: Kevin Popa Bedford, IN 47421 Fax: (765) 378‐4805 Phone: (317) 546‐5638 Primary contact: Joe Bolk Website: www.iuoe103training.org Website: www.dc91.org Phone: (812) 279‐9751

Plumbers and Pipefitters Roofers Sheet Metal Workers 3747 S. High School Rd. 2702 South Foltz Street 2828 E. 45th Street Indianapolis, IN 46217 Indianapolis, IN 46241 Indianapolis, IN 46205 Primary contact: Bubba Johnson Primary contact: Darrell McQuillng Primary contact: Mike Patrick Phone: (317) 856‐6426 Phone: (317) 484‐8990 Phone: (317) 541‐0050 Fax: (317) 786‐3353 Website: www.unionroofers.com Website: www.smw20.com Website: www.ualocal440.org

For more information regarding these programs contact Dax Ramsey at 317‐ 439‐6406 or via email at [email protected].

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 the 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 you 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 you volunteerism in the community not only make 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://intra1.ltschools.org/lawrencecentral/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://intra1.ltschools.org/lawrencecentral/cgi‐bin/dada/mail.cgi or go to the LCHS website and click on “Listserves.” Then select “LC Scholarships” and enter your email address.