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Summer Pre-College Programs
Summer Pre-College Programs
Applications for summer pre-college programs are in full-swing. Students in grades 9-12 can click on Merrillville High School's Summer Opportunties postings page found here to see what opportunities are available to them.
NOTE: not all of the summer programs posted are available for free. Many summer programs do offer scholarships however for students to be able to attend if they demonstrate financial need. It will be the student and their families responsibility to reach out to the school offering the summer program to find out more information.
Next test: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Deadline to sign-up: February 23, 2024
Late registration deadline*: February 27, 2024
*late registration fees apply
Next test: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Deadline to sign-up: January 5, 2024
Late registration deadline*: January 19, 2024
*late registration fees apply
Tutoring/Academic Resources:
The greatest source of tutoring can potentially come from students' teachers. Many teachers offer before and after school help for students in their classes. Please consider reaching out to your student's teachers.
National Honor Society tutoring sevices:
Students must complete the request for tutoring form found here using their school email address. Students and families should read through the NHS Tutoring Guidelines found here.
Math resources:
Khan Academy - provides students in grades 2-12 with free online studying materials and videos.
Ask Rose - free tutors available through the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Students can call in to a tutor or email for help on math homework Sundays - Thursdays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm (CST).
Mathway - free math problem-solver powered by Chegg that explains how to find math answers step-by-step; math help available from basic math to Calculus and Statistics; Chemistry and Physics help is also available
SAT & other subjects:
Schoolhouse.world - provides students in grades 8-12 with free online tutoring for SAT preparation, math courses, and AP courses.
Collegeboard - provides high school students with the opportunity to take SAT practice tests and join SAT study groups
Khan Academy - Official SAT practice test site
ACT practice/tutoring sites:
ACT.org - provides high school students with the opportunity to take an ACT practice test, free ACT study guides, and an ACT prep guide
ASVAB practice/tutoring sites:
https://www.officialasvab.com/applicants/sample-questions/
https://asvabpracticetestonline.com/
MHS Scholarship Page
MHS Scholarship Page
Students can click here to view the postings shared on the Merrillville High School's Scholarships Page.
Students can also search for other scholarships available, by clicking on the purple header on the scholarship page that says "Scholarship Search Engines." These are scholarship sites that are recommended by the school counselors at Merrillville High School.
Scholarship Spotlight:
Scholarship Spotlight:
Legacy Foundation's Universal Scholarships
With one universal application, graduating seniors (class of 2024) can apply to over 30 scholarships available for students in Northwest Indiana.
Students and families will need to make sure they read through the brochure of scholarships to make sure they meet each scholarships requirements.
On December 6th from 3pm - 5pm and on January 18th from 3pm - 5pm, Legacy Foundation will be hosting virtual Zoom meetings to help answer any student/family question about the application process. Click here to learn more information.
DEADLINE to submit an application: Thursday, February 1, 2024 no later than 5:00 pm (CST)
Click here to view the scholarship brochure.
Click here to begin the universal application.
Upcoming College/Career/Scholarship Events
Scholarship Success Zoom Meetings
Scholarship Success Zoom Meetings
On Wednesday December 20th and Wednesday December 27th the Urban League of Northwest Indiana will be hosting virtual Zoom meetings starting at 7:30pm CST.
Students and families will get a chance to:
see local scholarship options through the Urban League of NWI
learn how to apply to these scholarships
ask questions about the application materials and/or process
To learn more information about the Zoom meetings, students and families can click here.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
On Saturday, February 24th, Purdue University will be offering an engineering-focused event called, "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day."
This is an on-campus event, where participants will engage in hands-on engineering sessions with current female engineering students.
This event is open to female 9th and 10th grade students.
Students must be able to have their own mode of transportation to attend this event.
Information/Registration for this event can be found here.
Youth Healthcare Career Expo
Youth Healthcare Career Expo
Victory4Kidz will be hosting a Healthcare Career Expo for local students in grades 3-12 on February 26-28.
Thursday, February 28th has been designated as the day that is open to all current high school students.
Click here to see more information about this event.
NOTE: This event takes place during the school day, so students will be responsible for making up any missed work/test/quiz and will need to have their own mode of transportation to pick them up to take them to the event. Students will NOT be allowed to leave school and drive to the event.
--HIGHLIGHTS--
MHS Student Awarded in Local Poster Contest
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9th grade student Ella Escobar was selected as one of the winners for SAFE's 2023 virtual Red Ribbon Week poster contest.
The Merrillville community and Pirate family stepped up and showed their love for Ella's submission over the course of Red Ribbon Week. A total of 8,111 votes were collected!
We are extremely proud of Ella and would like this achievement to propel her to continue her love of art.
Students Receive Letters of Acceptance to CCSJ
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A few of our seniors received their letters of acceptance to Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) this past month. Enrollment counselor, Anyshiannie Camacho personally delivered the letters to the Guidance Office at Merrillville High School where students were called down and given a hearty congratulations.
Pictured below are just some of the students that received letters of acceptance to CCSJ.
Viva College! Scholarship Luncheon
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Earlier this school year, the Guidance Office took a small group of students to the Viva College! Scholarship Luncheon hosted by Latinos Count at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville.
Students got a chance to learn about local colleges and universities that are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) as well as learn of the scholarship opportunities available to Latino students. Recently, Valparaiso University has been designated as an HSI. They have created a program at Valparaiso University called ¡VALE! that is dedicated to advancing Latino education on campus by increasing Latino-focused services and embracing Latino culture. To learn more about the ¡VALE! program, please feel free to visit their official website found here.
Students enjoyed a lunch while listening to keynote speaker, Devin Del Palacio, about his journey to becoming an astronaut candidate.
Urban League Scholarship Fair - Field Trip
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A total of 113 juniors and seniors from Merrillville High School paid a visit to the annual Urban League Scholarship Fair hosted on campus at Indiana University Northwest earlier this year.
When student arrived on campus, the team at Urban League of Northwest Indiana provided students with a presentation on financial aid and how to make college affordable.
Although our time at the fair was short, due to it being an early release day at school, students who attended were given the opportunity to meet with college admissions representatives and pick up informational materials from the schools and local businesses.
Over $120,000 in scholarships were offered to our students who attended. At least 5 students received offers for full-tuition scholarships and many of our students received letters of acceptance to various colleges and universities.
Merrillville High School hopes to take more juniors and seniors next school year to the annual scholarship fair.
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