Seniors and Families,

Senior year is a busy one and we are already a month in! There is so much information and resources specific for seniors that we have created Hauser Counseling Seniors News. Please continue to read the regular Hauser Counseling News monthly editions for other important information as well.

At this point, I have led senior classroom presentations, Post-Secondary Planning and Financial Aid Night, and am starting individual senior appointments. I cannot reiterate enough that we strongly believe there are many paths to future fulfillment and success. I want more than anything for all my students to have future options they are excited to pursue.

In these newsletters you will find career exploration tools, a wide range of future options, financial aid resources, FAFSA, scholarships, and more. Take time to check out the links and attached presentations. As always, feel free to email, complete a counselor request, or stop by the Counseling Office for assistance.

We are here to support you!

Kelli Hoeflinger

School Counseling Director

The Post-Secondary Planning Presentation contains all the information from the Post-Secondary Planning Night, including military, NCAA, and NAIA resources.

IU Columbus Financial Aid representative, Jane Jent, shared valuable financial aid information.

Financial Aid Presentation

1. Research list of 3-5 post-secondary options.

2. Submit applications.

• Where: The Common App , HBCU Common Application, institution websites

• Visit the college’s website and look for the “Apply Now” link, or on a “Future Student” or “Prospective Student” page of the website

3. Order transcript to be sent via www.parchment.com.

4. Send test scores via College Board or ACT, if required.

Additional Information:

• Timeline: Late July-October 15th is a great goal. November 1st is a priority deadline for many colleges for merit-based aid. Every college has different deadlines. Check deadlines!

• Fees: Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch or who are 21st Century Scholars will receive a college application fee waiver. Some applications are always free and many are free during the month of September.

Take a day to finish applications and/or start scholarships.

Order transcripts on www.parchment.com.

Having problems? First, attempt to reset your password. Students were advised to use a personal email address to set up the account. Still having problems? See Mrs. Tucker in the Counseling Department.

IU Columbus and FRHC began a partnership in 2024 to streamline the college admission process removing barriers for Hauser students and increasing opportunities.

As counselors, we encourage all students to develop 3-5 options for post-secondary plans. There is no one "right" path. Students might develop plans to pursue apprenticeship training, workplace training, 2-4 year college degrees, technical certificates, military service, etc... The IU Columbus Seamless Admission Process will provide another option as students develop plans for their future.

During the registration process, the Hauser Counseling Department is asking permission to send your senior's demographic information and transcript including GPA to IU Columbus for admissions purposes. If granted permission, the information will be shared and simplified next steps will be communicated with the student. There is no cost and no commitment to agreeing to participate in the IU Columbus Seamless Admission Process. It simply provides a potential opportunity.

• Will receive a letter that states you are eligible for admission at specific colleges in Indiana.

• Must apply to the schools at that point.

• Guaranteed admission, but not into specific major.

• https://learnmoreindiana.org/preadmit/

With a few steps, a spot in next fall’s new student class could be yours!

As mentioned in your official Indiana Pre-Admissions letter, your next steps are:

1. Research colleges using our School Finder Tool.
2. Submit an application to your pre-admitted colleges.
3. Apply to any additional colleges, whether listed on your letter or not!
4. Prepare to file the FAFSA – see the list of resources on your letter or on the Learn More Indiana website.

Check out a list of additional requirements for admission to specific institutions as you consider applying.

While some colleges always have free applications, others waive application fees during College Application Week, which takes place September 23-27, 2024!

Your official Indiana Pre-Admissions Letter listed the schools you have been pre-admitted to. You can also see these schools through your ScholarTrack account. When accessing ScholarTrack, be sure to make an account using the Ed-ID (formerly known as Student Testing Number or STN) issued by your school to see your list of pre-admitted schools.

If you are planning to enlist in a branch of the U.S. military or an ROTC program, you can find more resources here.

• College and Career Fair- September 18, 2024- Columbus East
  

• Beyond High School- February 2025- Hauser

• Representative Visits- Sign up on the Google Form that is emailed to students. (More will be added.)

• Post-Secondary Visit Days

• Juniors and seniors can take two days that don't count against attendance to do any visits, meetings, or shadow experiences that will help them explore post-secondary options.

• Students set-up the visit days via the college website or by contacting the business/institution. Then, pick-up a Post-Secondary Visit form in the Counseling Department.

• https://www.inaflcio.org/apprenticeships-training

• https://www.ibew481.org/ and their Electrical Training Institute: https://www.eti-indy.org/HOME

• Top Notch website (https://www.topnotch.org/industry-links) with industry links for LOTS of other areas.

• Caterpillar apprenticeship program

• Think Big Program: https://www.cat.com/en_US/support/maintenance/dealer-technician/thinkbig.html

• Lineman School

• Bricklayer Apprenticeship

• Land Surveying

• John Deere: https://about.deere.com/en-us/careers/dealership-careers

• On-Site Training Programs/Company Partnerships

• Examples: Columbus Regional Hospital Radiology, CRH lab, Cummins School to Work

• Next Level Jobs

• For Hoosiers, Next Level Jobs provides free state-wide training in high-paying, in-demand industries.

• Check out Atterbury Job Corps https://atterbury.jobcorps.gov/

Know of more opportunities? Let me know! khoeflinger@flatrock.k12.in.us

*Not exhaustive list.

Complete several assessments. Nothing is perfect. Try to learn something new about yourself and careers each time. Expand your search to related careers of your initial list.

• My Next Move

• Holland Code Career Test

• It’s Your Yale Career Assessment Tools

• Ag Explorer

!!Indiana Hot In Demand Jobs!!

The SAT and ACT are college entrance exams. Juniors and seniors may need to take the SAT and/or the ACT exams for college admissions and/or scholarship consideration. For best results it is recommended that students take the SAT and the ACT twice during their junior year and then once again during the fall of their senior year. Juniors should be signing up NOW. Students can test at any testing center.

Hauser school code: 151565. (Juniors will take the SAT one time at Hauser during SAT School Day testing window in the spring at no cost. Date TBA.)

Students can test at any location on any date.

*Fee waivers (2 per test) are available to juniors and seniors on free and reduced lunch and/or 21st Century Scholars.

2024-2025 Administration Dates and Deadlines:

SAT registration: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

August 24 - Registration Deadline: August 9

October 5 - Registration Deadline: September 20

November 2 - Registration Deadline: October 18

December 7 - Registration Deadline: November 22

March 8 - Registration Deadline: February 21

May 3 - Registration Deadline: April 18

June 7 - Registration Deadline: May 22

ACT registration: http://www.act.org/

September 14 - Registration Deadline: August 9

October 26 - Registration Deadline: September 20

December 14 - Registration Deadline: November 8

February 8 - Registration Deadline: January 3

April 5 - Registration Deadline: February 28

June 14 - Registration Deadline: May 9

July 12 - Registration Deadline: June 6

Financial aid and scholarships contain many layers. The sticker price of a program or college is rarely the price a student pays. All families need to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA when it opens in December to be determine eligibility for grants (free money) and loans. Many scholarships will also request information from the FAFSA.

Refer to the Post-Secondary Planning Presentation and Financial Aid Presentation for in-depth information on financial aid and scholarships.

INvestEd is a free, trusted financial aid resource to guide Indiana families.

• The Hauser Counseling Scholarship Listing (Not exhaustive list)

• Check college for any additional scholarship applications.

• Register with Scholarship Search Engines that will match students with scholarships, such as https://www.fastweb.com/ or https://www.investedindiana.org/preparing/finding-scholarships/

• Check with military benefits, employers, banks/credit unions, and other organizations to which members of your family belong.

• 21st Century Scholars (must have enrolled in 8th grade)
  

• Big Future Scholarships

• CHECK EMAIL! Scholarships are regularly emailed to the student's school email account.

• Create your own spreadsheet with name of scholarship, due date, and link. Sample

• Research scholarships (see resources above) and add them to the list if they are relevant to you.

• Read emails daily from Counseling and add scholarships to spreadsheet.

• Review Counseling Scholarship page and add to your list.

• Sort by due date.

• Check list weekly and mark as completed.

• Share the list with a parent/guardian. It will greatly reduce feeling nagged if they can see your organization and completion.

• It is common for students who win scholarships to apply for 40-70 scholarships, to win 3-5. Put in the work. Look at it like a senior year part-time job.

Check grades regularly on Skyward. If you have questions about graduation requirements, stop in to see Mrs. Hoeflinger in the Counseling Office.

Feeling a little lost or behind? Communicate with your teachers and attend Wednesday tutoring as needed. Khan Academy and AP Classroom are also great resources.