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Incoming Seniors:  Summer To-Do List

College Applications season goes very fast, and summer is a great time to get a head start on application activities! Please read below and contact Ms. Saurine with any questions you have. 





Letters of Recommendation (LOR) Survey

Be sure you have your survey completed in Scoir for your recommenders.  You will request letters through Scoir. If someone from outside Bishop Chatard is writing you a letter (like a coach or boss), they can send their letter directly to Mrs. Saurine to add to your Scoir profile. It is appropriate to ask (in person!) a teacher before the end of the school year if you know who you want to ask. You can wait until August if you are unsure who you want to ask. We suggest starting with one teacher and then wait to see if you have any schools that require more. Remember, you get one letter from Ms. Saurine too!





August 8 & 9: Mandatory Application Meetings - during seminar

At these meetings, we will create your Common Application accounts for applications - you do not need to do that this summer! Applications don't open for you until August 1, 2024.



Athletes & College

If you plan on playing college athletics at the Division I or II level, you need to have a NCAA Eligibility Account to make sure you are eligible. Please do this before the end of junior year if you haven’t already. There are three types of accounts, you want “Option 3: Academic and Amateurism Certification Account.” It costs $100. Remember, you are not accepted to a school just because a coach is talking to you. You need to be accepted to a school AND be eligible with the NCAA.
 



Entrance Exam Status

Be sure you are happy with your SAT score or have a plan to sign up and retake it if you plan on submitting your scores as part of your applications or if your colleges require scores. The Saturday SAT is offered June 1st, August 24th and October 4th. I recommend the June 1st or August 24th tests. Students are in charge of signing up for Saturday SAT’s. If a school is test-optional, I recommend submitting scores if your scores fall in the Middle 50% for that school/program; you can wait until September to send these if you choose. Please note, students are in charge of sending their scores to colleges. Some schools allow students to self-report through their portals (last year, IU and Purdue were two of those schools) but some schools require official score reports sent through College Board (last year Ball State and Dayton were two of those schools). If you apply to a school indicating you want test scores considered as part of your application, your application is considered incomplete until the schools receive them. Be sure you know how they want scores reported. You are welcome to take the ACT as well but that is not required; colleges don’t have a preference.




Personal Email

Know what email you will use for applications. Consider making an email just for college and scholarships. Do NOT use your BCHS email for applications -- it does not work for email outside of BCHS. 



Scoir Profile

Be sure your Scoir profile is completed. Your legal name in your Scoir profile needs to match your legal name on college applications. Your personal email on Scoir needs to match your personal email on the Common Application (the main college application website we use). Scoir is what I use to send your transcripts, letters of recommendation, Secondary School Reports and the BCHS School Profile. I do NOT send any other parts of your application. YOU send your application through Common App or the College website. You send official SAT scores through College Board.

Resources





Parents
 Create a SCOIR account and ask your student to add you as a parent in their profile. There you can assess and fill in the 'Parent Brag Sheet' which teachers filling out letters of recommendation will be able to see.



Lilly Endowment Scholarship BCHS Nomination Application

BCHS can nominate 2 students from Marion Country and 2 students from Hamilton County for the Lilly Endowment Scholarship.  This nomination must occur in the first two weeks of school, so if you want to be considered for this award, you need to fill out the BCHS nomination form in late July/early August. Keep an eye out for this nomination form in July in the parent newsletter and in your student email! 



Scholarships

Start looking! Some colleges have a separate scholarship application for their institutional aid. Check your college websites to see what that looks like for your schools. Some schools give you automatic merit scholarship consideration based on your admissions application but there are often additional scholarships to apply for by November 1st. Consider making an account on GoingMerry, RaiseMe and/or Fastweb to find general scholarships you might qualify for. The FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) opens in October of senior year which will help you qualify for federal student aid, state aid and institutional aid. We will have a FAFSA filing help night in November. 




Save the Date: Sept. 24 - College Financial Aid Night at BCHS






 
  • Follow @BCHSCollegeCounselor on 'X' (Twitter) for updates or Instagram at @BCHSCollege
  • Check the College & Career Roadmap on the BCHS website for a timeline of college/career items
  • Update your 'my colleges' tab in SCOIR as you apply to schools
  • Email asaurine@bishopchatard.org with any questions!


Visit the College & Career Roadmap 



				

					

						
					

				

				

					

Students should observe modesty when dressing up for Senior Masses (that take place during the school day), including Grandparents Mass. The following guidelines are posted:

Boys


    

  • Shirt and tie, collared shirt, polo shirt or sweater (no t-shirts) are acceptable. Students who choose to wear a shirt and tie must wear their shirt tucked-in and a belt.
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  • Dress pants or khakis are appropriate. Pants should not have holes or rips. Jeans are not
    
acceptable.
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  • Dress shoes are preferred
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Girls


    

  • Shirts or sweaters must not be sheer, low-cut or form-fitting. Please do not expose bare
    
shoulders.
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  • Skirts and dresses must be no shorter than two inches above the top of the knee.
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  • Colored jeans (not denim blue) with no holes or rips are acceptable, but must be worn with a modest length shirt. Yoga pants are not acceptable.
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  • Low-heeled shoes are suggested
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  • View Living Rosary Dress Code
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  • View Graduation Dress Code
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If you are in doubt about what is appropriate or acceptable, please consult with an administrator or a teacher before Mass. Students who do not follow this outline run the risk of losing future dress up privileges. Administration will be holding separate meetings for senior girls and senior boys to discuss expectations.



				

			


Meningococcal Vaccine Requirements for Seniors


Timely attention to senior vaccines is important, especially the Meningococcal vaccines. There are 2 different meningococcal vaccines (MCV4 and Meningococcal B).


    

  • Students are REQUIRED to have the 2 MCV4 vaccines (Meningococcal) vaccine prior to the start of his/her Senior year at BCHS. Please Note: individuals who receive dose 1 on or after the 16th birthday only need 1 dose of MCV4, per the Indiana State guidelines.
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  • Meningococcal B vaccinations are “recommended” for Senior year, however most colleges and universities require the 2 shot series prior to admission.
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  • Proof of immunization records may be faxed to 317-251-3648 or emailed to the school nurses, via nurses@bishopchatard.org
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  • Further immunization information can be found on the Parent page>>Resources tab
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List of required vaccinations from IN.gov 


Senior Year











Quick Links


Senior Packet for Parents

Service Program

Retreats

Roadmap to College and Careers


Tutoring and Coursework Assistance







				

					

						
					

				

				

					


    

  • Visit your school counselor often to keep her up-to-date with your plans.
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  • Read admissions requirements on each of your college’s websites so you don’t miss any important materials as part of your application! 
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  • Check the first-year scholarship webpage for each of your colleges to understand how scholarship awards work for that school
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  • Students can attend college rep meetings at BCHS
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  • Parents and students can attend official college visits on college campuses
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  • Read your email from your colleges and from Mrs. Saurine
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  • Check our College and Career Roadmap webpage and the websites of those colleges that interest you throughout the year for information on deadlines, scholarship opportunities, visit days, open houses, etc.
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  • Complete all scholarship and college applications online and in a timely manner. Allow 10 full working days for processing of e-Transcripts, Electronic Secondary School Reports (ESSR) and recommendations.
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  • Know your deadlines and be courteous! Always request letters of recommendation from teachers in advance, at least 10 full working days.
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  • Bring documentation of scholarships and college acceptances to the School Counseling office for publication
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  • Call your college’s admissions office if you are unsure your materials were received, if you can’t get into your computing account or if you have any detailed questions. 
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  • Cheer you on! I love seeing you succeed and love celebrating with you!
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  • Write a letter of recommendation for you
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  • Prepare and send transcripts, letters of recommendation, school profiles, secondary school reports, midyear reports and final transcripts to all colleges you indicate to me on Scoir
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  • Send transcripts to NCAA and NAIA for students who have accounts
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  • Send newsletter updates to answer common questions and notify you of general admissions guidelines (please note: you need to look at your specific schools to be sure you aren’t missing anything specific!)

  • Schedule College Rep visits here at BCHS
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  • Answer any questions you have and help when you are stuck! 
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  • Provide advice and direction on post-secondary options.
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  • Post and update information on college reps visits, colleges, scholarships, and deadlines on the College & Career Roadmap and the School Counseling area
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  • Post all scholarship and college acceptance information at the end of each grading period.
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College






Abbey Saurine
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Go to the new College and Career Roadmap

The roadmap page gives a timeline of action items and helpful links by class year. It replaces the College Counseling website. Consult it and the links below often.


Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Saurine





College Reps at BCHS — Visiting a College Campus — College Fairs



				

					

						
					

				

				

					


College Reps at BCHS

College reps are visiting Bishop Chatard this fall. You can access the calendar of events through your Scoir account. Please register for the college visit in advance through Scoir so we can choose a space that will accommodate everyone.


College Visits


Nothing helps students and families more in the college search process than making an official college visit to schools of interest. Many college visits can take place on non-BCHS school days, but there are times when it is necessary to take a day off of school.


Colleges have admission counselors assigned to work with Bishop Chatard students; you should be able to determine our rep by going to the college’s website and clicking a link similar to “Find My Counselor.” This person is your resource and your advocate; utilize them! There are also opportunities to visit colleges through their virtual programs, which can be found on their websites.


Every senior should try to take advantage of the opportunity to visit a college when the underclassmen take the PSAT exam, in mid October. Seniors may choose to use additional days for college visits as needed.


College Visit Procedure

To make a physical visit to a college during a school day:


    

  1. Register in advance for the college on their website.
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  2. Parents need to report the student’s absence on the day of the college visit via SafeArrival software.
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  3. In order for the absence to be considered excused, upon return, the student must provide verification or your itinerary to the main office (Mrs. Fagan or Mr. Reilly), including the date, time and duration of the college visit that he or she has made.
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  4. Students must be in good standing with a satisfactory attendance record and adhere to the guidelines regarding visits.
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  5. If you need a pre-arranged absence form for an extended absence, see Mr. Reilly.
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Why take advantage of these opportunities?


    

  1. Many colleges track students’ demonstrated interest. (If a student shows up at the high school meeting, it goes into the application record and can help chances of admission or scholarship. It is a reality of the admissions process these days.)
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  2. This is a great chance for you to find out whether schools are a good fit for your academic statistics (GPA and test scores) and desired majors.
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  3. These meetings help to make you aware of deadlines, special scholarships, and important information regarding your applications to your top choice schools.
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  4. You will be able to expand your horizons to hear about some schools that you may not have previously considered.
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College Fairs

There are several area College Fairs that will be helpful in learning more information about your colleges and universities of interest. Check the calendar on the School Counseling page.



				

			


October 11, 2023 is Campus Visit Day / SAT at BCHS day for seniors.

 Admissions offices tend to receive many requests for campus visits on this day, so schedule your student’s visit early. (It is PSAT testing day for all other students.) The SAT will also be available to seniors who have yet to take the exam or wish to improve their score. (Another visit day is after the Living Rosary on Oct. 3, 2023.






College Financial Aid: FAFSA


  FAFSA application, required by Indiana for all families of seniors is scheduled to open in December 2023. It’s best to complete as soon as possible.



College Financial Aid Information Night: October 10, 2023

All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend this presentation during Progress Report Night, October 10, 2023 at BCHS. 




FAFSA Filing Night: Jan. 24, 2024

Join INvestED at BCHS for help with the new FAFSA form from 6-8 p.m. in the cafeteria!

Read more about the event here






Common Application


Common Application


Many colleges, but not all, accept the common application. Specific college websites will let you know; there is also a list of schools on the common app website. You complete the common application online, then send to as many schools as you like.



Application Dates


    

  • August 1, 2023: first day that seniors can submit applications and request transcripts.
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  • August – October: watch for priority deadlines for university applications very carefully. Almost all universities, including IU and Purdue, have priority deadlines in the fall.
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  • October 18, 2023: final request date for all E-transcripts, ESSR, and scholarship applications to be processed prior to November 1. You must also request test scores to be sent to each school directly from ACT/College Board.
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  • May 1, 2023: National College Decision Day. You must submit a deposit to your school of choice to hold your spot in the incoming class.
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SAT/ACT Tests & Score Submissions





Transcripts


All transcripts will be sent by BCHS through SCOIR. It is important that students move the college into the ‘Applying’ or ‘Applied’ column in the SCOIR ‘My Colleges’ list, so Mrs. Saurine will know to send a transcript.



Request Deadlines

October 18, 2023  is final request deadline for all E-transcripts, ESSR (Electronic Secondary School Report), and scholarship applications to be processed before November 1 deadlines. You must also request test scores to be sent to each school directly from ACT/College Board.






College Athletics Information


All athletes interested in playing sports in college need to register with the appropriate organizations.





Letters of Recommendation


After you contact your teacher about a letter of recommendation, request your letter of recommendation through SCOIR. Even though you are submitting your applications through Commom App, your letter of recommendation needs to processed through SCOIR.




Give those you’ve asked AT LEAST 2-3 WEEKS to write the letter of recommendation.








			

		

	


	


		


		


				

	

			

	



	
	




	

		

			

				

					

						

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