Colleges Coast to Coast
Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend Colleges Coast to Coast Tuesday January 9, 2017 from 11:10-12:50 p.m. in the Efroymson Auditorium. Come hear recent Brebeuf graduates discuss the challenges and triumphs of going to school far from home.
Evening with Sophomore Parents
Evening with Sophomore Parents will take place on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Efroymson Auditorium
International Undergraduate Abroad
The college counseling department is excited to host a new event, International Undergraduate Abroad, on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Representatives from universities in the UK and Ireland will be present to provide families with information on studying internationally, as well as answer questions. Families from all grade levels are welcome to attend.
Scholarship/Financial Aid News and Announcements
The backbone of all financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) which opened on October 1 at
www.fafsa.gov and should be completed as soon as possible for the
2018-19 year. Many schools also require completion of the CSS Profile
CSS Profile, administered by the College Board, which asks more specific questions and accesses additional funds. The FAFSA is free; the CSS Profile has a small fee.
The VAST majority of scholarships (merit aid) are found within the individual college admission/financial aid websites and academic departments. Be on the lookout for additional essays, recommendations/nominations, and deadlines for these opportunities at the colleges to which you’ve applied.
A round-up of non-institutional scholarships with upcoming application deadlines can be found on Naviance Family Connection in the “Document Library” (right side of the home page).
Many wonderful opportunities are also available through the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Application deadline: February 6, 2018. See
CICF scholarships for details.
Inclusion and Diversity Announcements
Advocates for Youth Education of Indianapolis, Inc. will select 4-8 of the best and brightest African-American students for scholarships of $1000- $3,000 to assist in the continuation of scholastic success.Please contact Mrs. Newman for more information and a copy of the application. Any additional questions should be directed to Demontae Foots, Scholarship Chair, at 262-497-8483.
UNCF Scholarship Programs have various eligibility criteria, deadlines, and applications. You must complete the FAFSA and have a GPA of at least 2.5. More information can be found at
https://scholarships.uncf.org.
Standardized Testing Update
In order to receive
extended time or other accommodations on AP Exams, you must receive approval through the College Board. You must have been receiving those same accommodations at Brebeuf for at least 4 months and have documentation on file at school from a licensed medical professional.
February 23 is the last day to submit accommodations requests and supporting documentation to College Board for AP exams. Please contact Christina Rhodes, SSD Coordinator, if you have any questions at
crhodes@brebeuf.org.
PSAT Information
PSAT score results will be posted online by the College Board on December 11. PreACT score reports will be distributed to sophomores during our College Counseling Seminars this winter.
Summer Programs
Registration deadlines are fast approaching! Please check out the updated list of summer programs in the Naviance document library, under the “Summer Programs” folder for more information.
Hoosier Boys’ State is a wonderful summer leadership opportunity for young men in this year’s junior class. This week long program takes place June 17-23, 2018 at Trine University and offers important real-world skills by creating a fictional, and functional, state government based on Indiana’s political process. For details see:
http://hoosierboysstate.org/us/ Congratulations to Dana Parker ‘18, Brebeuf’s nominee for the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship based on profound contributions in community service!
Congratulations to Abigail Boldt ‘18, Brebeuf's nominee for the Kiwanis Abe Lincoln Scholarship for high achieving students who have overcome adversity!
