MCHS Senior Information Night Class of 2018

MCHS Student Services – What We Do! Schedule personal appointments with students and/or parents Conduct classroom workshops College/ scholarship applications Essay writing/ personal statements Build relationships with College Representatives, Military Recruiters, & Local Employers Maintain up-to-date scholarship and college information on webpage

Contact Phone / email @Madison.k12.in.us Mrs. Carrie Dickerson counselor Mrs. Jennifer Hensler Mrs. Natasha Leahigh at-risk Counselor Mrs. Shareen Roberts Mrs. Diana Rusk student services secretary Mrs. Janelle Smith

Senior Check Lists

College & Career Planning 2017-18 Indiana Next: A Guide to Life After High School – coming soon! Plan Prepare Pay College GO! Week Sept. 25-29 – free apps for some colleges www.learnmoreindiana.org Regional College Fair on Sept. 21, 2017 at Hanover College 6 – 7:30 PM Complete CHIPS Verification Form for AHD & THD - DUE September 30th

Scholarships Scholarships notices received at MCHS “HOME” on Family & Student Access www.Madison.k12.in.us  Madison Consolidated High School Student Services Senior Information  Scholarship Applications Other : Community Resources Faith-based Organizations Parent’s and Student’s Employers

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Letters Of Recommendation Not too late to get involved Resume of activities Brag sheet  ASAP to counselors Ask teachers / coaches / sponsors

Graduation Information Josten's Representative September 21st Jostens Senior meeting: distribute materials/ ordering process October 3rd – order cap & gowns during lunch (deposit required) Senior Pictures Must be taken at MCHS for yearbook and newspaper insert Retake date – November 1, 2016

College Admissions Exams @ MCHS SAT ACT October 7 November 4 May 5 September 9 December 9 April 14

Financial Aid Green Handout in packet Complete CHIPS Verification Form for AHD & THD Indiana Next Magazine – Great Resource Types: Grants, Loans, Scholarships College Cost Estimator

FAFSA: FREE www.fafsa.ed.gov Request a FSA ID NOW! www.fafsa.gov October 1 FAFSA available for 2018-19 $$ Deadline April 15, 2018 Know your college’s deadline for FAFSA…. It may be earlier! FAFSA Meeting with Financial Aid Expert / FSA ID request – October 4 College Goal Sunday – Nov 5 / Feb 25

Twenty- First Century Scholars For those students who were approved before entering high school MUST complete FAFSA by April 15 deadline (NO EXCEPTIONS) Regional representative Heather Cooper: hcooper@che.in.gov Student services can help too!

Questions? Please contact your school counselor for a personal appointment. Thank you for attending!