PHS Jr/Sr Counseling Newsletter
March '18, April '18
4th Quarter
Looking ahead to what is coming up...
For juniors, there are AP exams and the ACT/SAT to take, college campuses to visit, the Common Application to explore and start (http://www.commonapp.org/), service hours to complete, and ending junior year with a strong finish.
For seniors, there are still many scholarships to apply for, college decisions to make by May1st, FAFSA to complete, AP exams in May, and any last few service hours to wrap up.
I will be in theology classrooms this spring to meet with juniors and seniors to help support them with all of the end of the year activities and with planning ahead for next year.
Scholarships!
Scholarship Opportunities
Now is the perfect time to apply for many scholarships. Students should plan to apply for several scholarships.
Some scholarships students can apply for with upcoming deadlines:
3/30/18 http://www.harrisonremc.com/content/scholarships Harrison County REMC Scholarship – Applicants must plan to attend a college/university that is located within the indiana counties of Clark, Floyd or Harrison as well as Jefferson County in Kentucky AND have a parent and or guardian who receives electrical service from the Harrison County REMC.
4/1/18 http://www.directory-online.com/Rotary/Accounts/6580/Downloads/31117/ScholarshipApplication.pdf Clarksville Rotary Scholarship. This is for $1,000. As a PHS senior, you are eligible to apply(don't have to be a Clark Co resident). Applications available in counseling office.
4/1/18 Rose Island Playhouse & Co. - offering scholarship to Clark County resident that is currently involved in performing arts and has been admitted to a two or four year degree program. See Mrs. Losey for the scholarship application.
4/1/18 Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County Three (3) Horseshoe Foundation Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 (four year renewable $10,000) will be awarded to Our Lady of Providence HS Seniors. Applicant must have a 2.00 G.P.A. or better; applicant must have a good school record and attendance, as well as good citizenship; applicant must be enrolling in an accredited, post-secondary educational/vocational institution; applicant must be a resident of Floyd County; applicant must show financial need. See Mrs. Losey for the application
4/1/18 Indiana Sheriff's Association Scholarship - forty (40) $500 scholarships awarded to qualified students who plan to pursue an education and career in the criminal justice field. See Mrs. Losey for application or visit website. Application has also been emailed to students.
4/3/18 http://www.clarkswcd.org/Education/EduHome.htmThe Marvin Wright Conservation Scholarship ($1,000) is awarded through the Clark County Natural Resources Endowment Fund administered by the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana. The scholarship consists of $1000 to be paid at the beginning of the fall semester. This scholarship can be renewable up to four years. The check is written directly to the school where the recipient is enrolled from the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana. This scholarship should be mailed directly to the Clark County Soil & Water Conservation District in Charlestown, IN. by 4pm on April 3, 2018. Application link is online or pick up a paper copy in the counseling office.
4/4/18 David C. Smith Award for Providence seniors who are attending Purdue University to study scientific/engineering fields. Award is $5,500. Application embedded below for download.
4/6/18 Wesbanco Your Community Bank Scholarship - One PHS senior will be awarded this $1,000 scholarship. Essay required. Application embedded below for download.
4/6/18 Floyd County Farm Bureau $800 award. Four scholarships will be awarded to students to be used at student's school of choice. Student or parents must be Floyd County Farm Bureau members to be eligible. See Mrs. Losey for the application. Application must be submitted to the New Albany or Highlander Point office no later than April 6th. No extensions will be allowed.
4/12/18 Tri Kappa Alpha Kappa Chapter - applicant must reside in Clark County. Must show evidence of academic competency and potential for college success. Applicant's college choice must be an accredited four-year college located in Indiana (University of louisville will also be considered).Scholarship is an outright grant. Final selection based on a personal interview. Application embedded below for download.
4/14/2018 Badger & Spiller Orthodontists Scholarship- will provide a $2,000 scholarship - must be previous or present patient. Essay required describing how the experience of having braces impacted your life. Application embedded below for download.
4/15/18http://hchin.org/our-foundation/Harrison County Hospital Foundation Scholarship-must be a resident of Harrison or Crawford County, or Meade in KY, and planning to major in a hospital/medical/healthcare related area. Application is online or see Mrs. Losey for the application form.
4/20/18 Floyd County Bar Association will award one (1) college bound Providence High School senior a $1,000 scholarship. Must be a resident of Floyd county and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Application embedded below for download.
4/20/2018 $500 Lifespring Prevention Coalition Scholarship with essay on topic of study in the mental health field or public service field. Preference given to students actively involved in prevention activities, such as SADD or Green Dot or other service activities. Letters of recommendation are also required. Application embedded below for download.
4/30/2018 Clark County Extension Homemakers will award one Clark County senior a $500 scholarship. Application embedded below for download.
Juniors
Planning ahead....
Spring is a great time to start scouting potential colleges to apply for in the fall (beginning in August of 2018). PHS offers juniors one excused day in the spring of the junior year to visit a college campus. The form for the college visits are in the front office and must be completed in advance. Another perk for visiting college campuses is that some colleges offer scholarships to students just for visiting and checking them out! Also, seniors, some of you are weighing a couple of colleges and an additional visit to a campus may help swing your decision.
College Visit Tips: https://www.collegeraptor.com/college-guide/college-search/13-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-college-visit/
How to make the most out of an admitted student day event: http://greatcollegeadvice.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-an-admitted-student-day-event/
Juniors: The Common Application
2018-2019 Common Application Essay Prompts
1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
SAT/ACT Exam Opportunities
There are still a couple of exam dates for the SAT and the ACT exams this spring. It's ideal for juniors to take these exams in preparation for senior year and applying to college.
Parents often have questions about how they can help prepare students for the SAT or ACT exams. Below is a link to a parent tip sheet.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/official-sat-practice-parent-flyer.pdf
Some recommendations for preparing include: doing well in current high school courses, studying for the exam a couple days a week, taking the exam more than one time with preparation in between, taking a practice full length test, and reading a variety of texts. Junior students have taken the PSAT at least one time and can use their individual results through the free Khan Academy to practice the skills needed to improve.
Juniors should register to take the SAT and/or the ACT this spring.
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 order the online study course please visit the website: www.act.org
Seniors and Financial Aid:
Why should I complete the FAFSA?
"The FAFSA is the application that is required to be used by all schools in awarding federal student aid," says Brad Barnett, financial aid director at James Madison University in Virginia. "So if you want federal loans, federal grants, federal work-study, you have to do the FAFSA."
Nearly all students who apply qualify for some form of federal financial aid. "It's very easy to qualify for aid based on the FAFSA," Barnett says. (www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/completing-the-fafsa)
By not filling out FAFSA, American college students are missing out on a seriously good deal. Federal grants do not need to be repaid, federal student loans have low interest rates and work-study programs can be a convenient way to simultaneously fund an education and build a resume. (www.cnbc.com/2017/09/28/why-every-student-should-fill-out-the-fafsa.html)
FAFSA - Due by April 15th, 2018 for Indiana residents
As a reminder, every senior should complete the FAFSA and each following year of undergrad/graduate school. 75% of PHS seniors have already completed the FAFSA.
Video on the different types of student aid: https://youtu.be/Pn4OECMTh5w
Where to complete the FAFSA: https://fafsa.gov/
Updating Transcripts with Colleges
7th Semester High School Transcripts
Need Homework Help?
And, if you are stuck on a science or math question when working on homework the Homework Hotline through Rose-Hulman is free and available to students through email, phone, or chat. Check out this link for more info: http://askrose.org/how-it-works/
Upcoming Events and Activities
Coffee With the Counselors
Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018, 07:30 AM
707 Providence Way, Clarksville, IN, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
IUPUI visiting PHS
Thursday, Apr 12, 2018, 12:00 PM
Our Lady of Providence Junior/Senior High School, Providence Way, Clarksville, IN, USA
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ISTEP
Monday, Apr 16, 2018, 08:30 AM
Our Lady of Providence Junior/Senior High School, Providence Way, Clarksville, IN, USA
AP Exams
Monday, May 7, 2018, 12:00 AM
Our Lady of Providence Junior/Senior High School, Providence Way, Clarksville, IN, USA
Senior Awards Ceremony
Sunday, May 20, 2018, 05:00 PM
Our Lady of Providence Junior/Senior High School, Providence Way, Clarksville, IN, USA
Senior Graduation
Sunday, May 27, 2018, 05:00 PM
Our Lady of Providence Junior/Senior High School, Providence Way, Clarksville, IN, USA
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your college acceptance!
Many students have applied to colleges during the first semester! To date, 109 of 113 Seniors in the Class of 2018 have submitted completed applications to at least one college. Most students have applied to several. Colleges and universities are processing the thousands of applications they have received. If you haven't received notification yet of your application status, you will soon. The following are students who have been accepted to a college AND have shared their acceptance status with the Counseling Department. This is a list of students and the acceptances they have shared with us to date. An updated list will be published in the next newsletter.
Congratulations to the following students who have turned in their letters:
Arvizu, Pierce ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Baker, Katherine ~ Ball State University, Purdue University, Valparaiso University
Banet, Alaina ~ Indiana University Bloomington, Austin Peay State University, IUPUI
Barron, Bailey ~ Bellarmine University, Indiana University Bloomington, IUPUI, University of Louisville
Barron, Nicholas ~ Western Kentucky University
Basa, Mirashaye ~ American University, Butler University, DePauw University, University of Indianapolis
Beatty, Trey ~ Hanover College, University of Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky University, Murray State University, University of Louisville
Bittenbender, Andrew ~ Ball State University, Indiana State University
Boesing, Nicholas ~ Hanover College, Marian University, Indiana University Bloomington, University of Southern Indiana
Borden, Timothy ~ University of Louisville
Bowles, Austin ~ Valparaiso University, Bellarmine University, Hanover College, Indiana University Southeast
Brady, Hannah ~ Western Kentucky University
Brooks, Sierra ~ Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University Southeast, IUPUI
Brown, Bailey ~ Auburn University, Indiana University Bloomington
Bullington, Samuel ~ University of Louisville
Caylor, Shea ~ Bellarmine University, Butler University, DePaul University, Duquesne University, Hanover College, Manhattanville College, Pennsylvania State University, Robert Morris University PA, St. Xavier University, Thomas More College, Xavier University, Marquette University, Quincy University, University of Louisville, University of Tampa
Cocke, Hailey ~ Ball State University, Bellarmine University, University of Louisville, Hanover College, Indiana State University, Brescia University, Valparaiso University, Thomas More College, Murray State University, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University Southeast, University of Kentucky
Coe, Isabel ~ University of Kentucky, Indiana University Bloomington, Bellarmine University
Cole, Jacob ~ Bellarmine University, Indiana University Bloomington, University of Louisville
Coomer, Dylan ~ Ball State University, Bellarmine University
Crawford, Trey ~ Indiana State University
Davis, Annie ~ Georgetown College, Murray State University
Davis, Reece ~ Bellarmine University
Dayvault, Emma ~ Thomas More College, Hanover College, Indiana University Bloomington, Bellarmine University, IUPUI, Indiana University Southeast, Ball State University, University of Southern Indiana
Delaney, Emma ~ Point Park University, Bellarmine University, Kent State University, Brenau University, Butler University, Indiana University Southeast
Dome, Olivia ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Dunn, Kaleb ~ University of Louisville, Valparaiso University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Colorado School of Mines, University of North Texas, Purdue University
Flispart, Emma ~ Indiana University Southeast
Furnish, Ethan ~ The University of Alabama, Indiana University Bloomington
Gallegos, Natalie ~ University of Cincinnati
Geldermann, Emily ~ Butler University, Savannah College of Art and Design
Gentry, Brady ~ Butler University, Bellarmine University, Hanover College, University of Evansville, Xavier University
Gibbs, Cody ~ Butler University, Holy Cross College
Hall, Brianna ~ University of Southern Indiana, University of Nevada:Las Vegas
Harper, Claire ~ Bellarmine University, Marian University, University of Louisville, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University Southeast, Butler University
Heiligenberg, Nikolaus ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Hesse, Shane ~ University of Louisville, University of Evansville, University of Dayton, Valparaiso University
Hooper, Clare ~ Butler University
Hornung, Marissa ~ Purdue University
Hoskins, McLain ~ University of Louisville
Huff, Emma ~ University of Louisville, Ball State University, Indiana University Bloomington, IUPUI, Indiana State University
Jones, Katerina ~ University of Louisville, Bellarmine University, Indiana University Bloomington, Xavier University, Butler University, University of Cincinnati, University of Maryland - College Park
Kaiser, Paul ~ University of Evansville, Keiser University, Ball State University, University of Kentucky, University of Cincinnati, University of Louisville
Kaiser, Zachary ~ University of Louisville, IUPUI, Indiana University Southeast
Katchur, Nicholas ~ Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, University of Evansville, Hanover College, University of Alaska, University of Hawaii, Illinois Institute of Technology
Kempf, Grace ~ Butler University, Indiana University Bloomington
Kerr, Emma ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Kerstiens, Emma ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Krininger, Kirstie ~ University of Louisville, Indiana University Bloomington, Bellarmine University
Lancaster, Jessica ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Libs, Reece ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Lindquist, Caleb ~ Indiana University Bloomington, IUPUI
Lucas, Eli ~ Ball State University, University of Evansville, University of Cincinnati
McCubbins, Casey ~ Indiana State University
Miiller, Jake ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Mills, Kyle ~ University of Louisville
Moyer, Harrison ~ Hanover College, University of Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky University, IUPUI, Indiana University Bloomington, Bellarmine University
Natalie, Mary Claire ~ Eastern Kentucky, Murray State University
Patal, Kisan ~ University of Louisville, Indiana University Bloomington
Popson, Heidi ~ Purdue University, University of Alabama, Miami University of Ohio, IUPUI, Spalding University, Bellarmine University, Franciscan University: Steubenville, University of Louisville, Indiana University Bloomington, University of Evansville, University of Indianapolis
Powell, Cassidy ~ Bellarmine University, Franklin College, Hanover College, Indiana University Bloomington, DePaul University
Proctor, Nathaniel ~ University of Indianapolis
Purcell, Spencer ~ University of the Cumberlands, Western Kentucky University
Rainier, Brooke ~ IUPUI, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University Southeast
Richey, Skylar ~ University of Louisville, Indiana University Bloomington, IUPUI, Indiana University Southeast
Roehrs, Madison ~ Western Kentucky University, University of Arizona, University of Dayton
Rowe, Jarrett ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Schueler, Scott ~ IUPUI Fort Wayne, Ball State University, Bellarmine University, Indiana University Southeast, Purdue University, University of Southern Indiana
Stapp, Nicholas ~ Bellarmine University, Indiana University Southeast
Starr, Adam ~ Ball State University, University of Southern Indiana, Bellarmine University, University of Dayton, University of Evansville
Stoner, Phillip ~ Indiana State University
Storz, Olivia ~ Indiana University Bloomington, DePauw University, Butler University
Strahm, Ryan ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Stumler, Grant ~ Indiana State University
Taylor, Preston ~ Vincennes University
Tolentino, Jacqueline ~ University of Kentucky, IUPUI, Bellarmine University, University of Louisville
Uhl, Joseph ~ University of Alabama, St. Louis University, Indiana University Bloomington
Wagner, Jack ~ Purdue University, Hanover College, University of Wisconsin-Madison, DePauw University, Wabash College, Xavier University
Welch, Brogan ~ Purdue University
Wolford, Hannah ~ Anderson University, Trine University, Eastern Kentucky University, Indiana University Bloomington, IUPUI, Indiana University Southeast
Wood, Elena ~ Brescia University, Hanover College
Zelli, Zachary ~ Indiana University Bloomington, Purdue University, Indiana State University
If you have received an acceptance letter but do not see your name on the list, be sure to forward the acceptance email or bring in a copy of your acceptance and the list will be updated next newsletter. The Counseling Department keeps a record of all acceptances and scholarships awarded even if a student attends another school.
Direct Scholarships from Colleges/Universities
The following students have shared their scholarship offers with the Counseling Department. This list will be updated in the next newsletter.
Congratulations to the following students:
Baker, Katherine ~ Ball State University, Valparaiso University
Barron, Bailey ~ Bellarmine University, University of Louisville, IUPUI
Basa, Mirashaye ~ American University, Butler University, DePauw University
Beatty, Trey ~ University of Southern Indiana
Bittenbender, Andrew ~ Ball State University, Indiana State University
Boesing, Nicholas ~ Marian University, Indiana University Bloomington, University of Southern Indiana, Hanover College
Borden, Timothy ~ University of Louisville
Bowles, Austin ~ Valparaiso University, Hanover College
Brooks, Sierra ~ Indiana University Southeast
Caylor, Shea ~ Bellarmine University, Butler University, DePaul University, Duquesne University, Marquette University, Quincy University, University of Tampa, Hanover College, Manhattanville College, Robert Morris University - PA, St. Xavier University,Thomas More College, Xavier University
Cocke, Hailey ~ Bellarmine University, Ball State University, Hanover College, Indiana State University, Brescia University, Valparaiso University, University of Kentucky
Coe, Isabel ~ University of Kentucky, Indiana University Bloomington, Bellarmine University
Cole, Jacob ~ Bellarmine University, Indiana University Bloomington
Crawford, Trey ~ Indiana State University
Davis, Annie ~ Georgetown College, Murray State University
Davis, Reece ~ Bellarmine University
Dayvault, Emma ~ Ball State University, University of Southern Indiana
Delaney, Emma ~ Point Park University, Bellarmine University, Kent State University, Brenau University, Butler University
Dome, Olivia ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Dunn, Kaleb ~ Purdue University, Colorado School of Mines, University of Louisville, Valparaiso University
Gentry, Brady ~ Butler University, Hanover College, Xavier University
Hall, Brianna ~ University of Southern Indiana
Harper, Claire ~ Bellarmine University, Butler University, Marian University, University of Louisville, Indiana University Bloomington
Heiligenberg, Nikolaus ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Hesse, Shane ~ University of Dayton, University of Evansville, University of Louisville, Valparaiso University
Hooper, Clare ~ Butler University
Hornung, Marissa ~ Purdue University
Hoskins, McLain ~ University of Louisville
Huff, Emma ~ Indiana State University, IUPUI, Ball State University
Jones, Katerina ~ Butler University, University of Louisville, Bellarmine University, Indiana University Bloomington, Xavier University
Kaiser, Paul ~ University of Evansville, Keiser University
Katchur, Nicholas ~ University of Evansville, Hanover College, University of Hawaii, Rose Hulman Institute of Tech, Illinois Institute of Technology
Kempf, Grace ~ Butler University, Indiana University Bloomington
Kerr, Emma ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Lucas, Eli ~ University of Evansville
McCubbins, Casey ~ Indiana State University
Miiller, Jake ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Moyer, Harrison ~ Hanover College, Bellarmine University
Popson, Heidi ~ Purdue University, Miami University of Ohio, IUPUI, Spalding University, Bellarmine University, Franciscan University: Steubenville, University of Louisville, Indiana University Bloomington, University of Evansville, University of Indianapolis
Powell, Cassidy ~ DePaul University, Franklin College, Hanover College
Purcell, Spencer ~ Trine University, University of the Cumberlands
Schueler, Scott ~ Bellarmine University, University of Southern Indiana
Stapp, Nicholas ~ Bellarmine University, Indiana University Southeast
Starr, Adam ~ Ball State University, University of Dayton, University of Southern Indiana, Bellarmine University
Stoner, Phillip ~ Indiana State University
Storz, Olivia ~ DePauw University, Butler University
Strahm, Ryan ~ Indiana University Bloomington
Stumler, Grant ~ Indiana State University
Uhl, Joseph ~ University of Alabama, St. Louis University, Indiana University Bloomington
Wagner, Jack ~ DePauw University, Wabash College, Xavier University
Wolford, Hannah ~ Trine University, Eastern Kentucky University, Indiana University Bloomington, IUPUI
Wood, Elena ~ Brescia University, Hanover College
Zelli, Zachary ~ Indiana 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.
Our Lady of Providence High School
PHS Junior/Senior Counseling Newsletter
Contact your counselor, Mrs. Losey, with questions.
CEEB Code: 150540
Visit our website for more information on upcoming events, scholarships, and resources!
Email: elosey@providencehigh.net
Website: www.providencehigh.net
Location: 707 Providence Way, Clarksville, IN, United States
Phone: 812-945-2538 305