To Do
Programs
Competitions
SAT/ACT News
College Search
Scholarships
Recs
Register for the College Application Workshop, Monday evening, May 19, 5-6, in the KC Commons.
Review your Power School profile. Do you have changes to make? Resubmit the Power School profile questionnaire by May 1 for a May 5 data upload.
Create your AP-IB testing plan using the testing calendars;
Ensure you are meeting the requirements for the May 9 CAS deadline.
Register for Parchment, a free transcript service, Check your email for the invitiation and registration code. You should use this service anytime you need a transcript or want access to your transcript. Do not create an account without the registration code assigned to you. Here's a guide.
Build your resume.
Look for leadership opportunities through Sig clubs or community organizations.
Keep your CAS page updated.
Academic and Leadership Programs Not Associated with a University
Free Summer Healthcare Academy at IVY TECH
June 2-July 30, MTW
Earn up to 4.5 hours of free Ivy Tech College credit in Success in Healthcare, CPR/Basic Life Support, Customoer Relations Healthcare
Engage in health-related experiences like Stop the Bleed, Blood Pressure/Pulse Measurement, Mock Interviews
Earn $400 by successfully completing the program.
Register here, deadline unclear.
Contact Jamalte Thacker at jthacker17@ivytech.edu with questions.
New Become a Schoolhouse tutor in many topics, including the SAT, deadline dependent on program. Don't delay if you want to volunteer over the summer.
Receive training, develop leadership, accumulate service hours!
To become an SAT Bootcamp tutor you need a score of 700+ on SAT Math or SAT Reading and Writing.
New Easterseals iCan Bike is looking for volunteers, registration deadline May 12.
Must be 15+, able to walk/run beside a person on a bike, and available 8am-12:30pm and/or 1-4:30pm duirng the camp, June 9-13.
Contact 812-479-1411, X268 or pbalback@evansvillerehab.com or 812-449-5692 or katie.meissner@evsck12.com if interested.
Girls Who Code Free Summer Programs early application due February 26 before 11:59 PM PST, regular application due April 11 before 11:59 PM PST.
2 FREE programs offered for all levels of programmers, including beginners:
a two-week online summer immersion program; choose Round 1 (July 7-July 18) to comply with our return to school.
a six-week asynchronous course starting June 30
Academic and Leadership Programs, University-Affiliated
New IU's Kelley School Business is Global application deadline is April 14
2 week residential program, June 22-July 5
Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in learning about less commonly taught languages (Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, and Estonian) and gaining an understanding of global business practices
Teacher recommendation is required and due April 14
Full need-based scholarships available for the $2000 program.
Explore Engineering at Purdue applications are open, deadline unclear.
Free program, geared towards women, and sponsored by Women in Engineering, April 14 with an optional "meet and greet" on April 13 for early arrivers
Purdue's Business Opportunty Program's Future Scholars Camp, registration deadline unclear, ASAP?
Free program, June 13-19, for current juniors with a miniumum UGPA of 3.3
Targets historically underrepresented populations
Questions? See Tyoshi Chikayama-Jackson!
Actuarial and Data Science camps at Lebanon Valley College, in Harrisburg, PA, applications accepted on a rolling basis; cost is $950, but financial aid is available
Actuarial Science Camp-June 22-27 or July 6-11
Computer and Data Science Camp-June 22-27
Ball State's Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning High School Workshops registration now open; space is limited--apply now!
In-person and online options available, programs in interior design, archtecture, and urban planning, both residential and singe-day offerings, scholarships available
UE's Journey to Justice registration open, deadline unclear.
Join a bus tour to visit key sites in the Civil Rights movement, June 7-13
Open to teachers, community members, and students at least 15 years old
College credit is available (tuition is $100) as are scholarships to help pay the $1400 cost that includes lodging, transportation, museum entry fees, and most meals.
Redbird Risk Mangagement Challenge applications are due May 31, but spots are filling up, so you should apply ASAP!
Free program, July 12-18, sponsored by State Farm and the Spencer Education Fund, held at Illinois State University
Purdue Summer College for High School Students
Many university credit courses offered, both online and in person, both long-term and short-term.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until April 1, application fee waived for eligible students
Must have a miniumum GPA of 3.30, some age restictions depending on the program chosen
High School Journalism Camp at IU-Bloomington, 2 sessions available in July
The residential workshop is $525; scholarships available for those who apply by April 15.
Cinema Academy at IU-Bloomington applications accepted on a rolling basis
Game Development Camp at IU-Bloomington applications are accepted on a rolling bases
Many sessions offered for all levels, in person and online
Scholarships available
TCU Neeley Analytics Academy app opens February 3 and is due April 11.
Highly selective program is on TCU's campus, July 7-12; need-based scholarships available
Focus is on data analytics and market research skills.
Sewanee, University of the South, Pre-College summer programs in writing, music, Spanish, and the environment application deadline for those seeking financial aid is April 18. Prospective attendees are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however.
New Miami University of Ohio's Summer Scholar's Program application due May 1
2 sessions with many subjects offered from video production to biomechanical engineering: 7/6-7/11 and 7/13-7/18
The program is meant for high-achieving rising juniors and seniors and has a selective application process.
The total cost is $1080, but there are full scholarships available
"As a Summer Scholar alumnus, when you apply for undergraduate admission to Miami, your application fee is waived and you'll receive priority consideration for admission and selective programs."
Valparaiso's Beacon Engineering Academy applicaton is due May 4
for current 10th-11th graders, June 22-28
Projects in bio-nuclear-environmental engineering
partial scholarships available to help with the $800 cost for overnight camp
Free Knowledge for Freedom Seminar at Dickinson College (#45 in U.S. News and World Report National Liberal Arts Colleges) application due May 31, but don't wait if interested.
Open to any rising senior who loves history. Program organizers assure me that Indiana students are welcome!
2 weeks of free residential college experience at Dickinson
Rigorous and engaging academic study with nationally recognized faculty
Field trips to Carlisle, Gettysburg, and Washington, DC
Mentorships and assistance with college admissions process
Possibility of free college credit
Dartmouth's Precollege program offers online and in-person courses both throughout the year and over the summer; need-based aid is available; deadlines and course content vary by program
Brown University, summer 2025, both online and in person, fee waivers available. App opens January 15.
William and Mary, online courses in law, entrepreneurship, medicine, and psychology, need-based scholarships available
Multi-length courses available throughout the year.
Rice University Pre-College Program
online, scholarships available, multi-length courses available throughout the year.
Wake Forest Online and In-Person Courses in business, medicine, bioscience, and psychology, and criminal law available throughout the year or this summer.
Columbia Business School programs available new through summer, deadlines vary by program.
Georgetown Pre-College Online Program application open; many programs of varying length available; both college credit and enrichment courses available; financial aid available. The website also has links to in-person summer options.
Northwestern's Pre-College Online Program application open; scholarships available. The website also has links to in-person summer options.
University of Chicago's Pre-College Summer Session program applications now open. Deadlines depend on the option chosen. Financial aid available.
Notre Dame's Pre-College Online Programs; various courses offered throughout the year; scholarships available
Bill of Rights Institute MyImpact Challenge submissions are due May 18.
Civic engagement contest that rewards student service projects with cash prizes of up to $10,000.
Send a project report of up to 2000 words, an essay of up to 1200 words on how your project upholds one civic virtue and one founding principle, and photo or video documentation.
Entries may be from groups of up to 5 or from individuals. Winning group entries split the prize money.
We the Future Contest for grades 9-12 submissions are due 11:00 p.m. our time, May 31, but early entries are encouraged. The contest is hosted by Hillsdale College.
Submissions might be one of 2 different essay prompts, a song, a survey with a marketing plan to determine knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, a short film on how the Constitution makes the U.S. unique, or a PSA geared to one of 2 prompts about citizenship.
The winner from each category will receive a $1000 scholarship prize (group entries will split the prize money); winners who commit to attend Hillsdale College will also be considered for a one-time $5000 scholarship award.
SAT
The next realistic SAT date is June 7 (deadline to register is May 22)
Free SAT bootcamp registration here, registration ends May 8
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
New Interested in applying to one of the 5 U.S. service academies (the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marines, or the U.S. Air Force Academy)?
Students accepted into these highly selective schools receive free tuition, room, board, textbooks and uniforms in exchange for service upon graduation.
Applicants must receive a nomination from a U.S. Senator or Representative from their state.
Senator Young is hosting a Virtual Academy Day on Monday, April 28, 5:30-7. Representatives from each academy will be able to answer your questions.
To RSVP, send an email to Academy_Nominations@young.senate.gov
Sign up for College Fairs Online and enter a drawing for a $1000 scholarship. The more you engage, the more chances you earn.
Click here for the college application overview we discussed at College Information Night, September 24.
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.
Big Future's College Search Guide
Planning a college visit? You must print out and complete the College Visit form.
Bryan Cameron Impact Scholarship early application deadline is May 21 at 12:00pm PT. There is a regular applicaton deadline of September 3, but do not wait for this since the portal will close when they receive 3000 applications.
This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, and books. There are 15 awarded each year.
Applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.7
be full U.S. citizens
show proven excellence in extracurriculars, be motivated leaders with a strong work ethic, demonstrate active participation in community service and or civic/minded arenas and complete all application components.
25% of the applications spots will go to individuals pursuing careers in education, nonprofits, government and/or military and have a stated goal of public service
Explore Scholarship Databases
BigFuture’s Scholarship Search
Financial Aid Information Guide (includes FAFSA info)
Get your website documentation ready. (Examples: update your CAS page, update your PowerSchool profile in time for the next data upload)
Obtain your recommender's consent.
If the recommendation is for a 2025 summer program, after securing the verbal agreement of your recommender, complete the form, linked here.
If the recommendation is for a 2025-2026 college application or scholarship:
Register your recommendation request here. Complete the form for each request. You may upload or link files to the form. (A recommendation request for the Common App is considered one request.) Print a hard copy of the form and any additional documents for your recommender's files.
Complete the Teacher Recommendation Questionnaire. You may upload or link files to the form. Print a hard copy of the questionnaire and any additional documents for your recommender's files.