PHS Jr/Sr Counseling Newsletter
November and December, 2019
From Mrs. Losey
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PSAT/SAT/ACT
PSAT Test Results from the October exam are expected to be released to students on December 10th. Counselors will meet with students in early January to review the score reports.
Juniors: register now for the SAT or the ACT in the spring. Seats fill up so be sure to save the date(s) you need! Paper copies of practice exams are in the counseling office for free. Stop by to pick up a sample test any time.
- SAT: To study for the upcoming exams, the College Board recommends the free onlineKhan Academy course. https://www.khanacademy.org/sat For more information about registering, studying, and interpreting scores:https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat?affiliateId=cbhomeexp&bannerId=sat
- ACT: Students may pick up a paper copy of the ACT study guide at any time from the counseling department. To register for upcoming test dates, or to study please visit the website: www.act.org There are also online study guides and resources available on the website.
Student Athlete/Registration
Do you want to play sports in college? Students who are planning to play Division I or Division II athletics should register with the NCAA their junior year of high school. http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future
Students should also consider registering with the NAIA if planning to play in that division. Scholarships are available to some players. Some popular schools in the area who are NAIA are: IU Southeast, Grace College, Goshen College, Taylor University, Brescia University, Berea College, and Georgetown College. For more information: https://www.naia.org/why-naia/index
College Applications
Applications/Early Action Dates:
Many schools had the November 1st date as their Early Action deadline. However, there are other Early Action deadlines and of course colleges have the regular admissions/rolling admissions. If there are other colleges you're interested in, many are still accepting applications.
Ordering Official Test Scores
- Other colleges will accept the test scores off of the transcript (which will save you $$$). Example: University of Louisville
- And, other colleges are test optional and may not require the scores at all. Examples: Hanover, Ball State, St. Mary's (Notre Dame)
Ordering High School Transcripts
Congratulations! You have submitted your college application but don't forget to send your transcript! The application is not complete until the transcript has been sent. Log in to Parchment and "Order" your transcript to be sent to your chosen institutions. http://www.parchment.com/
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
The 2020-21 FAFSA form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so submit your application today. Also, check out the new myStudentAid app for iOS and Android.
Every senior should complete the FAFSA and each following year of undergrad/graduate school. Many PHS seniors have already completed the FAFSA. For students and families with questions here are some resources, and of course, please contact Mrs. Losey with questions.
Updates: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
The Director of Financial Aid, Pam Meek, presented at the Financial Aid Night in September and came for the November workshop in the library. She is still available as a resource and can be reached at pmeek@ivytech.edu.
- Use 2018 tax records.
- It's recommended to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to submit tax records.
- The FAFSA is the required application for all state financial aid programs and grants. In Indiana, students must complete the FAFSA by April 15th to be eligible for state aid.
- What is Financial Aid? Gift Aid=grants, scholarships, Self-Help Aid=loans, employment. Recommended to start searching and applying for scholarships junior year. FAFSA is the application for grants (money that does not have to be paid back).
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC): will be the same from school to school, calculated by a federal formula using information provided on FAFSA, amount the government determines a family can reasonably be expected to contribute, is NOT the amount your family will have to pay for college and is NOT the amount of federal aid a family will receive, and IS based on both student and parent contribution and household demographics of size, income, and number of students attending college.
- Families should log back in to their account to check the status. Processing can take 5-7 days and edits will be allowable after application is processed.
- Students should list all schools they are applying to on the FAFSA so the school(s) will receive the application in order to potentially make financial aid offers to the student.
Video on the different types of student aid: https://youtu.be/Pn4OECMTh5w
Where to complete the FAFSA: https://fafsa.gov/
Q: Okay, so I've applied to college and sent everything in. What should I do next?
A: Apply for Scholarships!
The #1 regret I hear from past graduates is that they didn't apply for more scholarships.
Below are a few scholarship opportunities. Be sure to check out the Guidance Tab on the school website for more scholarships and search engines. https://www.providencehigh.net/
- Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship 11/30/19 https://www.in.gov/che/files/2019-20_NextGen_Application%20Procedures_Combined.pdf
- Team Education Scholarship, Lamber/Goodnow Law Firm 12/1 https://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/
- MLK Scholarship Committee for Clark County, Due 12/4 to the Greater Clark County Administration Building by 4:30pm on December 4th. Applications (three) are attached to newsletter below.
- Scholars Program Burger King, 12/15/2019 https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/information.phpBurger King Scholars Program - must have 2.5 GPA or higher and demonstrate the ability to balance school work with employment or volunteer work. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $50,000 and the application window is open until December 15 each year. Apply Early.
- For Harrison County Residents: Due, 01/20/2020 by 4pm. A link for the Universal Application: https://hccfindianascholars.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx#4371597136646D517975544F5976596D4E73384E69673D3D
- Local Community Foundation Scholarships: For Clark and Floyd residents, the scholarship application window will open December 2nd for the "common application" for all available scholarships other than the Lilly. Senior students were given a paper packet of the available scholarships with directions for applying. An online version and to apply as a resident of Floyd or Clark County: http://cfsouthernindiana.com/apply-for-scholarships/ Deadline for All Other Scholarships application: January 27, 2020 NOON (12:00 P.M.)
Upcoming Events and Activities
Healthy Relationships Classroom Lesson
Monday, Dec 2, 2019, 08:30 PM
Our Lady of Providence High School, Providence Way, Clarksville, IN, USA
Community Town Hall: Underage Drinking
Panelists:
Senator Ron Grooms
Alicia Rousseau, RN, Clark Memorial Hospital
Erin Hairston, Community Member
MeriBeth Adams-Wolf, Director, Our Place
Conrad Moorer, Jeffersonville Police Department
Thursday, Dec 12, 2019, 05:30 PM
Jeffersonville Township Public Library, East Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN, USA
Finals Week at PHS
Some study tips:
- Chunk study sessions and study material over a period of several days
- Get plenty of sleep
- Eat a healthy breakfast
- Stay organized and be prepared for each day to minimize stress
Monday, Dec 16, 2019, 08:00 AM
Our Lady of Providence Junior-Senior High School, Providence Way, Clarksville, IN, United States
Christmas Dance, Sponsored by SADD Club
Thursday, Dec 19, 2019, 08:00 PM
Our Lady of Providence Junior-Senior High School, Providence Way, Clarksville, IN, United States
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Christmas Break
Friday, Dec 20, 2019, 12:00 AM
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Acceptances and Awards
Congratulations on your Acceptance!
Congratulations to the following students:
Aldridge, Chase - Western Kentucky University
Allender, Kennedy - Eastern Michigan University, Indiana State University, University of Indianapolis, Western Kentucky University
Andriot, Jillian - Ball State University
Arnson, Jack - University of Louisville
Banet, Nolan - Bellarmine University, Hanover College
Benningfield, Vincent - Indiana State University
Brooks, Nadia - Ball State University
Cecil, Laramie - Indiana University Bloomington
Culwell, Claire - Eastern Kentucky University, University of Louisville, Western Kentucky University
Dodd, Emily - University of Louisville
Edwards, Bishop - Ball State University, Indiana State University, Western Kentucky University
Elias, Regan - Ball State University, Butler University, Eastern Michigan University, University of Louisville
Galligan, Gavin - University of Louisville
Hazen, Connor - Eastern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University
Hensley, Taylor - Ivy Tech Community College
Jones, Henry - Indiana University Bloomington
Koopman, Stephanie - Bellarmine University, Butler University, Hanover College, Indiana State University, Western Kentucky University
Kristiansen, Elyse - Bellarmine University, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University, Southeast, Morehead State University, University of Evansville, University of Kentucky
Lancaster, Alex - Indiana University Bloomington
Libs, Zoe - Indiana University Bloomington
Morra, Michael - Ball State University, Indiana University Bloomington
O'Bannon, Elle - Arizona State University, Butler University, Indiana University Bloomington
Oakley, Faith - Bellarmine University, University of Louisville
Payne, Dylan - Ball State University, University of Louisville, University of Southern Indiana
Popson, Maria - University of Louisville
Russell, Liberty - Ball State University, Brescia University, Indiana State University, Indiana University Southeast, University of Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky University
Sidebottom, Caden - Bellarmine University, Indiana University Bloomington
Sprigler, Chloe - Bellarmine University, Butler University, IUPUI, Indiana University Southeast, University of Louisville
Stoner, Helena - Eastern Kentucky University
Stumler, Avery - Bellarmine University, Western Kentucky University
Sullivan, Jacob - Butler University
Wilson, Stephen - Indiana University Bloomington, IUPUI, University of Louisville
Wisdom, Kyle - University of Louisville
Wright, Shelby - Ball State University
If you have received an acceptance letter but do not see your name on the list, forward the acceptance email or bring in a copy of your acceptance and the list will be updated next month. The Counseling Department keeps a record of all acceptances and scholarships awarded even if a student attends another school.
Direct Scholarships from Colleges/Universities
Andriot, Jillian - Ball State University
Banet, Nolan - Bellarmine University, Hanover College
Elias, Regan - Ball State University, Butler University, Eastern Michigan University
Hazen, Connor - Eastern Kentucky University
Koopman, Stephanie - Bellarmine University, Butler University, Hanover College
Kristiansen, Elyse - Bellarmine University, Indiana University, Southeast, University of Evansville
O'Bannon, Elle - Butler University
Oakley, Faith - Bellarmine University
Russell, Liberty - Brescia University
Sidebottom, Caden - Bellarmine University, Indiana University Bloomington
Sprigler, Chloe - Bellarmine University, Butler University, IUPUI, Indiana University Southeast
Stoner, Helena - Eastern Kentucky University
Stumler, Avery - Bellarmine University
Sullivan, Jacob - Butler University
Wilson, Stephen - Indiana University Bloomington, University of Louisville
Wright, Shelby - Ball State University
If you have received scholarship offers from a college or university and don't see your name here, please share your offer with the Counseling Department. All scholarship offers are recorded even if another university is ultimately chosen.
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