To Do
Scholarship Info
PSAT/SAT/ACT
College Search
Competitions/Programs
Recommendations
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
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.
Build your resume.
Look for leadership opportunities through Sig clubs or community organizations.
Keep your CAS page updated.
Complete the Power School profile questionnaire by August 30.
Consider the endgame for your EE. For example, perhaps next year you could submit your work to the Regeneron Science Talent Search.
Stay on top of your schoolwork and get help if needed though NHS tutoring (contact Ms. Atkinson) and Mu Alpha Thete math tutoring after school on Wednesdays.
Get ready for the October PSAT, see PSAT/SAT/ACT News below.
College App and Search Resources
Sign up for Signature School lunch-time college visits through Schoology's Class of 2026 page!
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.
Competitions & Programs by Deadline
Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages application opens 9/15 with an evening informational session at Signature School on 9/16, at 6:30. See the Schoology Calandar for details.
New Bennington Young Writers Awards contest submissions due November 1.
Categories: poetry, fiction, nonfiction
Winners in each category receive up to $1000.
All submitters must obtain teacher sponsorship.
PSAT/NMSQT information and preparation
Administered October 24
Best prep
College Board (full length tests)
Khan Academy (Math and Reading and Writing skills)
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)
Get your website documentation ready. (Example: update your CAS page.)
Obtain your recommender's consent.
Register your recommendation request here. Complete the form for each request. Some recommenders like a hard copy.
Complete the Teacher Recommendation Questionnaire. Print a hard copy of the questionnaire for your recommender.