To-Do List
Programs/Competitions
PSAT/SAT/ACT
College Search
Scholarships
Recs
The official May testing calendar is here. An overview of the calendar is here.
Register for the College Application Workshop, Monday evening, May 18, 5-6, in the KC Commons.
Deadline Updated Review your Power School profile. Do you have changes to make? Resubmit the Power School profile questionnaire by May 12 for a May 13 data upload.
Parchment is a free transcript service that students use to send transcripts to outside entities. Complete the Parchment registration form here immediately. Once you receive the requisite email invite, set up an account. Please note that you may complete all of the questions asked if you want to use the Parchment's college search, but you do not have to.
College interviews will resume starting May 12.
Students complete the Class of 2027 College Questionnaire.
Parents/guardians complete the Class of 2027 Parent/Guardian Questionnaire.
You will receive a calendar link to schedule an appointment once both questionnaires are completed. Parents are warmly invited to attend in person or via Zoom, but this is not a requirement.
SAT
The next realistic SAT date is June 6 (deadline to register is May 22).
Free SAT bootcamp registration here.
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
Bryan Cameron Impact Scholarship early application deadline is May 1 at 12:00 pm 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. (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.
Sign up for Signature School lunchtime college visits through Schoology's Class of 2027 page. All juniors must attend at least one lunchtime college visit.
Interested in attending a Service Academy for a full ride plus room, board, and textbooks? Applications for a congressional nomination to the four Service Academies requiring such a nomination are due on October 1 of senior year. Here is some more information:
Congressman Mark Messmer is accepting applications through this form. He provides a checklist, and a Service Academy fact sheet.
Sign up for College Fairs Online and enter a drawing for a $1000 scholarship. The more you engage, the more chances you earn.
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
Competitions
Bill of Rights Institute MyImpact Challenge submissions are due May 3 (video explanation).
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.
Is your AP Research project on global health? Consider submitting to the Pre-Collegiate Global Health Review.
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.
Programs--No University Affiliation
American Legion's Hoosier Boys State application due before May 15.
There is a $50 registration fee. The program is otherwise fully funded by local American Legion chapters.
June 14-19, at Trine University, Angola, IN.
About: Hoosier Boys State builds important real-world skills and leadership qualities in exceptional young men by creating a functional state government based on Indiana’s political process.
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.
Easterseals iCan Bike is looking for volunteers, registration deadline was May 12 last year. Flyer.
Must be 14+ (or 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 1-5. Registration form here.
Contact 812-479-1411, X268 or pbalback@evansvillerehab.com or 812-449-5692 or katie.meissner@evsck12.com if interested.
Programs--University-Affiliated
General Link to IU Pre-College Programming, mostly summer, deadlines and costs vary, some programs are online: https://precollege.indiana.edu/programs/index.html. Note: broken links on the page likely indicate that the program is cancelled or the deadline for applying has passed.
Cinema Academy at IU-Bloomington applications accepted on a rolling basis
Game Development Camp at IU-Bloomington applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Many sessions offered for all levels, in person and online
Scholarships available
Interior Design Summer Workshops at Ball State registration now open; space is limited--apply now!
In-person and online options available.
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
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.
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.
Valparaiso's Beacon Engineering Academy applicaton is due May 3
for current 10th-11th graders, June 21-27
Projects in bio-nuclear-environmental engineering
partial scholarships available to help with the $800 cost for overnight camp
Butler's Pre-College Program application due May 15.
Tracks available: Exploratory, Business, Healthcare, dates vary
Cost is $1000 for the residential package, but tuition assistance is available to 21st Century Scholars, Free/Reduced Lunch participants, and First Gen students.
New Dartmouth Bound Program especially for underserved communities (first-gen, low income, rural, or who otherwise lack access or opportunity to programs or resources)
Fly Ins: July 19-22 or August 2-5.
If you are eligible contact Ms. Hughes for a registration link.
Application due May 18.
New University of Michigan's Joy of Coding online courses application due May 31. Courses begin June 17 and are open to students 13+ who enjoy math, creative problem solving, and are willing to ask for help when stuck. The cost is $149 + tax per course; need-based financial aid is available.
Pick from Intro to Coding and Computational Thinking, Intro to Data Visualisation and AI, and Intro to Training, Evaluating, and Fine-Tuning an IA
Ms. Hughes would be happy to nominate you, but nominations are not required.
Dickinson College's Knowledge for Freedom FREE 2-week seminar application due May 31.
The seminar is organized and run by acclaimed historian and professor Matthew Pinsker. He has assured me that Signature School applicants are welcome. He can't provide travel money, but the program is otherwise free.
July 12-24: Two weeks of free residential college experience at Dickinson College, in Carlisle, PA.
Field trips to Carlisle, Gettysburg, and Washington, DC for a deep dive into our nation's history, especially for rising seniors.
New Windows on Williams application due August 1. Fully funded fly-in program October 4-October6.
Preference given to high-achieving students who otherwise could not afford to visit Williams College, a "Little Ivy."
UE's Journey to Justice lapplication deadline unclear.
Join a bus tour to visit key sites in the Civil Rights movement, June 6-12
Open to teachers, community members, and students at least 15 years old
College credit has been available in the past (tuition is $100) and scholarships to help pay the $1400 cost that includes lodging, transportation, museum entry fees, and most meals.
Pre-College Programs are available throughout the year. This list is not exhaustive.