Class of 2015 College News
Ben Davis High School - Student Services 11/20/2014
Class of 2015 College Admission
I am so excited to have the opportunity to help all Ben Davis students & their families learn and execute what they need to know to access the best post-secondary opportunities. My initial focus will be on the Class of 2015 as we approach and reach critical admission and scholarship deadlines. - Mrs. Coyne
Where to look for scholarship opportunities right now!
- In Naviance for a national database of scholarships and a locally managed scholarship bank. Both are under the colleges tab towards the bottom of the screen.
- Listen to the morning announcements every day
- Student Services Twitter
- College Board's scholarship search
- Fast Web
- United Negro College Fund
- Zinch
Gates Millennium Scholars
Last year, we were proud that two of our graduates received one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world.The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The 2015 GMS Online Application is open until the Wednesday, January 14, 2015 11:59 pm EST deadline. For the complete list of eligibility criteria, click here.
Important Admission Deadlines!
December 1 is the admission deadline for several colleges and universities (including the priority scholarship deadlines for IUPUI and ISU). It is your job to be aware of the deadlines for the colleges/universities to which you plan to apply. Once you have added colleges you are applying to in Naviance, you will have quick access to each deadline.
Remember to request your transcript, letters of recommendation, and any other supporting documentation at least one week prior to your deadline!
Remember to request your transcript, letters of recommendation, and any other supporting documentation at least one week prior to your deadline!
21st Century Scholars - Help us Help You!
There are Key steps that must be taken this year to access your 21st Century Scholarship next year. Please make sure to respond to this simple, two-question survey. The survey can be accessed by clicking on this link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mf7MST0NsV6K9QP0Sd4yTkxojF6Eg_lUUEg1HhvAv88/viewform?usp=send_form
Time to Request Your Transcript?
All senior requests for transcripts and supporting documents must go through Naviance. Instructions are on your Naviance homepage and on the Student Services website.
Event Information
21st Century Scholars Senior Affirmation Meeting
The 21st Century Scholar Program senior exit meeting is designed to assist
Scholar families with the final steps for accessing the scholarship. At the end of this important meeting, all attendees will have the opportunity to sign their affirmation onsite. Please bring your parent(s) or guardian(s), social security number, and a black ink pen.
When?
Monday, Dec 8, 2014, 05:45 PM
Where?
Ben Davis High School
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Ben Davis High School Office of Student Services
Email: anna.coyne@wayne.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.wayne.k12.in.us/bdstudentservices/
Location: 1200 North Girls School Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: (317)988-7360
Twitter: @bdhcounselors