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Upcoming Events:

DATES FOR THE SAT/ACT
TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION
DEADLINES FOR 2005

SAT, December 3rd - $41.50 Fee
Test Date: April 1 - Deadline: February 4
Test Date: May 6 - Deadline: April 3

 

ACT, December 10th - $29.00 Fee
Test Date: April 8 - Deadline: March 3
Test Date: June 10 - Deadline: May 5

**For more information regarding registration forms, testing sites,
and late registration deadlines; contact your student’s high school
counselor.

 

SAT PREP WORKSHOPS
Presented by The Odyssey Program (765) 983-1597
Registration required. Seats are limited. Workshop is
$10 for all students.


Union City High School: Saturday, March 4th

Time: 9am - Noon - CANCELLED!!!!

 

Centerville High School: Saturday, March 18th

Time: 9am - Noon

 

Prep for SAT at IU East
Registration required. Fee: $74
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for all sessions.
· November 1st (through)
· December 1st - every Tuesday and Thursday
Registration Deadline: October 25, 2005
Required text: The Official SAT Study Guide For the New SAT,
1st edition, and the American Heritage College Dictionary, 4th edition
(available at the IU East Campus Bookstore)

**For more information, call IU East at 1-800-959-EAST, ext 203

 

USE LIFE EXPERIENCES TO GET COLLEGE CREDIT
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs) are
nationally recognized testing programs of credit by examination. See
academic advisors to confirm the test will count toward your degree.

FAFSA DEADLINE IS MARCH 10th
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
LOCAL PROGRAMS OFFER HELP FOR FILLING OUT THE
FEDERAL APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID
College Goal Sunday, February 12th, 2006 at 2:00pm
Ivy Tech State College: Johnson Hall Auditorium (the new building!)

Financial aid administrators will help families complete financial aid
forms.” This activity is open to every student planning to attend any
college. Bring completed 2004 IRS 1040 tax return, and
2004 income information or W-2 forms.

Financial Aid Meeting
Richmond High Cafeteria - January 18th at 7:00pm
Discuss various types of financial aid programs, explain the process
and receive the FAFSA forms

Financial Aid Meeting
Centerville High School Cafeteria - January 25th at 6:30pm
Get assistance completing the primary application for the majority
of financial assistance: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA).

21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS PROGRAM REGIONAL
PARENTS CONFERENCE

Miller Community Blding, Connersville
Open to all Wayne County parents. A fun workshop with useful
information to help you and your student prepare for college. Watch
for more details or contact Sue Skaggs at (765) 973-8537 or
1-800-959-3278 X583.

COLLEGE VISITATION: LOCAL COLLEGES OFFER TIME
FOR STUDENTS TO VISIT

Visitation Day at I.U. East
2325 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 973-8208
Vivian Auditorium, Whitewater Hall. Open to all high school juniors
and seniors. Parents are welcome.


I.U. East Life Sciences Week
Nursing Program Session
Interested in Nursing? Join us in Whitewater Hall to learn all about
a nursing career and the IUE Nursing Degree Program at this
information session. (Dates to be announced for 2005-2006)


Visitation Days at Earlham
801 National Rd W, Richmond, IN 47374
Admissions Office: (765) 983-1600

Junior Preview Day: March 5-6
For high school juniors. Spend the night on campus Sunday and attend classes on Monday.


Explore-A-College: June 25 - July 8
For high school students. Spend time in a dorm, attend classes, and
earn college credit.


Campus Visitation Days at Purdue University School of Technology
2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-8228
- Available by appointment.
Contact Purdue Office at 973-8228.


Campus Visitation Days at Ivy Tech State College
2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-2656
- Available by appointment.
Contact Ivy Tech at 966-2656.

TAKE A COURSE ON US
TACO U at Ivy Tech State College
High School seniors have the opportunity to take two courses at Ivy
Tech free of charge during their senior year. The four semesters of
eligibility are fall, spring and summer on either side of senior year.
Types of classes include English, Public Speaking, Biology or
Psychology, Accounting, Business, Computers, Medical
Terminology and Construction.
For all information contact Stephanie Hill Alexander at 966-2656.

 

College Application Essays:

For helpful hints on writing your application essay, go to Murray & Associates website (The National Center for College Cost)

www.collegecosts.com

 

 


for counselors

Counselor Roundtables! Richmond Room

1st - October 6, 2005 (7:30am - Breakfast)

2nd - November 10, 2005 (7:30am - Breakfast)

3rd - December 8, 2005 (7:30am - Breakfast)

4th - February 9, 2006 (7:30am - Breakfast)

5th - March 9, 2006 (7:30am - Breakfast)


for faculty



for students

SAT Workshop Schedule 2005-2006
All Students: $10
Liaisons to collect RSVPs and money
* Host School

*Centerville High School: March 18th from 9-noon

*Union City High School: March 4th from 9-noon - CANCELLED!!!

 

Welcoming of new Odyssey students:
(will be posted in Spring)


Navigating High School Workshop

 

Fall Reunion 2005: Cancelled :(

Check back...we may have a spring reunion!

Spring Reunion - to be announced!




ORIENTATION(will be posted)


for mentors


Summer Odyssey Schedule

2006 dates (to be announced)

Call the office for more information, (877) 936-3686 or (765)983-1597



Mentoring and Tutoring (NEW! Academic year 2005-06)

Telephone-Mentoring

Mondays (6:30 - 8:00 PM)

 

Franklin County H.S.

Hagerstown Jr. Sr. H.S.

Jay County H.S.

Lincoln H.S.

Richmond H.S.

Winchester H.S.

 

   
Wednesdays (6:30 - 8:00PM)

Centerville H.S.

Connersville H.S.

Franklin County H.S.

Monroe Central Jr. Sr. H.S.

Northeastern Jr. Sr. H.S.

Randolph Southern Jr. Sr. H.S.

Richmond H.S.

Union City H.S.

Union County H.S.

Union Jr. Sr. H.S.

Tutoring: Available on Earlham's Campus
Tutor Name
Subject/Times Available
Chris Brewer

Algebra II & Pre-Calc 4-7pm MTWR & 11am Sunday

Janna W. Gigseg
English/Algebra 6-9pm MTR
Laura Nitti
Spanish 4-7pm W
Alexa Gabriel
Biology/Chemistry 4-7pm MR
Sam McCormally
Pre-Calc 4-6pm T


 

Two Ways To Get A Tutor

1. Call Odyssey to arrange for a tutor. We will arrange a one-on-one or
small group tutor for you here at Earlham at a time that works for you.
There is no cost for Odyssey students. Call Odyssey @ 877-936-3686
to arrange for a tutor.
2. Call Rose-Hulman’s Homework Hotline for math and science help. Their
(free!) number is 877-ASK-ROSE.

 

 

             

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