Ben Davis High School Class of 2018
College & Career Ready!
Dear Students and Parents,
Planning the next steps after high school can feel overwhelming at times. My job is to provide programming and resources to help you find your way through the maze. Other educators available to help with this process include your counselor, and the Wayne Township college and career readiness team. This team includes; Wendy Skibinski, the Wayne Township Director of College & Career Readiness, and Adam Pearish, who is Mrs. Skibinski's assistant and our technology guru.
Recently Mrs. Burkett, Mr. Pearish and I met with students from the Class of 2018 to provide an overview of the college application process. You can access the presentation through this link.
I hope you are able to join us on April 26 at 6:30 for a family college application presentation. Very soon I will be sending an invitation for summer programming including individual family consultations and a college application workshop.
Please keep reading for important information about the SAT & ACT, Girls State, Hoosier Boys State, summer programming at IU Kelley School of Business, Coolidge Scholarship, and 21st Century Scholars.
I am looking forward to getting to know the Class of 2018!
Mrs. Coyne,
College Admission Coordinator
Its time to Register for the SAT and the ACT!
Most four-year colleges require students to submit a score on either the SAT or the ACT as part of the admission process. It is important that students take both the ACT and SAT during their junior year. Following this timeline enables students to repeat their preferred test early in their senior year of high school.
Fee Waivers
- Free or reduced lunch
- 21st Century Scholar
- Avid
- Family receives public assistance
- Homeless
- Ward of the State
- If there you have an extenuating circumstance not included in this list, please see your counselor or Mrs. Coyne.
**IMPORTANT*** The testing companies have established strict guidelines for the use of fee waivers. Students can receive one fee waiver for the SAT and ACT during their junior year and one fee waiver for the SAT and ACT during their senior year. Once you have registered for a test using a fee waiver, you must either take the test or reschedule by the deadline. If you cancel or do not show to the testing site, you have lost your waiver!
How to Prepare?
The best way to prepare for both the SAT and ACT is to take and work hard in rigorous classes. Specific test preparation is a great way to become comfortable with the content and format of each test and to review key topics.
SAT prep is available online through the Khan academy. This program is free for all students and will use prior tests (including the PSAT) to personalize a program based on the needs of the student.
ACT prep is available online through Kaplan. This program is free for students who pay for the ACT with a fee waiver. Like the Khan Academy, the Kaplan program will use prior test scores to design a personalized program for each student.
Ready to Register?
Summer Opportunities are here!
The American Legion Boys State & The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State
Meet Kelley
Coolidge Scholars
Requirements for 21st Century Scholars in the Class of 2018
Some of the requirements include the following.
- 2.5 Cumulative GPA after 8 semesters
- Core 40 diploma or higher
- Scholar Success Program
- Financial Means Testing
Need to set up your Scholar Track account? Here are the instructions.
Need Help with your 21st Century Scholarship?
February 15, 2017 - 3:30 - 6:30
April 26, 2017 - 9:00 - 6:30
Need Help?
During office hours, walk-in help is available for students with college application, SAT or ACT registration, financial aid, 21st Century ScholarTrack, and scholarship questions. Students can come to office hours with a pass from their teacher or during lunch for help with their college admission questions.
Office Hours
Thursday 2/2 - 1:30 - 4:00 - Media Center
Tuesday 2/7 - 7:30 - 11:00 - Media Center
Thursday 2/9 - 1:00 - 4:00 - Media Center
Thursday 2/14 - 7:30 - 10:00 - Media CenterCollege Planning for the Class of 2018 Family Night
The agenda for the evening will include;
SAT & ACT - registration, scoring, preparation
Where to apply - finding the right fit
When & how to apply
How parents can help their students through the process
How to access and use Naviance as a college planning tool
Staff will be available in the media center before the meeting to help 21st Century Scholars create and update their Scholar Track accounts.
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017, 06:30 PM
Ben Davis High School Auditorium
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Ben Davis High School Student Services
Sherman Woodard, Director
Anna Coyne, College Admission Coordinator
Mike Horning, Counselor
Andrea Norcross, Counselor
Jamika Jones, Counselor
Chelsea Zimmerman, Counselor
Susan Williams, Counselor
Brian Abney, Counselor
Sonya Hicks, Counselor
Wendy Skibinski, Wayne Township Director of College & Career Readiness
Adam Pearish, Administrative Assistant to Wendy Skibinski
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