Class of 2025 Notes 8-15
Updated 8/19
Updated 8/19
To Do
Scholarship Info
PSAT/SAT/ACT News
College Search
Rec Procedures
Programs
New Register here for the Digital PSAT Workshop, Thursday, September 7, 3:30-5. The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 5.
Understand what you have undertaken.
Submit form by August 30, affirming that you and your parents have read the IB General Regulations.
AP Capstone Diploma and the IB Extended Essay
Register for your IB exams in ManageBac
Be mindful of the laws governing Indiana transcripts
SAT scores (we superscore)
Attendance
Sig includes other College Board Recognitions and ACT scores if they are better than your SAT scores.
Look for leadership opportunities through Sig clubs or community organizations.
Keep your CAS page updated.
Stay on top of your schoolwork and get help if needed though NHS tutoring (contact Ms. Atkinson) or STEM Mondays, after school, in the Koch Center.
College search
Complete your Scoir Profile (Personal Details, Personal Bio, Activities and Achievements).
Search for colleges and begin your college list on Scoir.
Follow colleges on Scoir to communicate interest. Here's how.
Get ready for the October PSAT, see PSAT/SAT/ACT News below.
Competitions and Programs by Deadline
New U.S. Senate Youth nomination application due Sunday, August 20, at 11:59 p.m. Click here to apply to by Signature's nominee.
Brochure, USSYP Website, Indiana Bar Foundation USSYP Website
One school nominee will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee.
Must hold for the entire 2023-24 school year one of the following student government, civic, or educational organizations: Student Body President/Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer, National Honor Society Officer (Art Nat'l Honor Society, NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Thespians, for example), or student representative elected or appointed (by a panel, commission or board) to a local, district, regional or state-level civic, service and/or educational organization whose primary purpose is public/community service and constituent representation.
The following positions DO NOT qualify: participation in Boys/Girls Nation or State; General Member of a National Honor Society; Member or Leader of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or a sports team; Founder or chair of a self-created group; Participant, Captain, or Officer in Mock Trial, Debate Team, Model UN or other academic club, mock legislature, conference or competition.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in possession of a Green Card.
By September 12, the school nominee must submit an application which includes a community leader letter of support, a personal essay, a persuasive essay and a video presentation of no more than 3 minutes on this topic: Imagine that you are a newly elected Senator from Indiana. Describe who you are, why you are proud to represent Indiana. Tell us the personal characteristics you feel will make you an effective leader in Washington. Note what legislative initiatives you will champion and why they are important to you and your constituents. Please note any historical leadership figures you would like to emulate.
The school nominee must commit to attending the October 14 Interview Day in Indianapolis if advancing to the Top Ten.
The school nominee must commit to attending the all-expenses-paid Washington Week, March 2-9, if selected as a Delegate from Indiana.
New Join Ms. Ahmed and Profe Boyle on a Leadership and Community Engagement trip to Ecuador this summer. The deadline for taking advantage of the early-bird discount is August 31. Click here for more information.
PSAT/NMSQT information and preparation
Administered Wednesday, October 18, brand new digital test
Best prep: sign into CollegeBoard.org to send your 10th grade test results to Khan Academy. See what you missed LAST year.
SAT
Fee waiver eligibility information
See Ms. Cirino to obtain a fee waiver
ACT
Fee waiver eligibility and benefits
See Ms. Cirino to obtain a fee waiver
Explore Scholarship Databases
BigFuture’s Scholarship Search
Financial Aid Information Guide (includes FAFSA info)
College App and Search Resources
Admissions Beat, a podcast wherein an Ivy League Dean demystifies the college search and application process
The College Tour, Seasons 1-9 on Amazon Prime, spreadsheet of all episodes here. Free college search classes here.
Planning a college visit? You must print out and complete the College Visit form.
Get your website documentation ready.
Export your profile as a resume to attach to rec requests.
Update your CAS page.
After securing the verbal agreement of your recommender, complete the form, linked here.