By McKenna Click
Throughout high school many teachers stress the importance of making good grades to get into college, which leaves many students wondering what is next.
For those wanting to attend Indiana University Bloomington (IUB), Indiana University Southeast (IUS), Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), University of Kentucky (UK), University of Louisville (U of L), Western Kentucky University (WKU), or Purdue, this guide should be helpful. It includes important dates, things to know, and deadlines. It even includes government scholarships and scholarships offered by the University.
Each college listed has three categories: need to have, important dates, and things to know. Every college requires an application, high school transcript, and SAT or ACT scores.
IUB
Important dates:
-Nov. 1 priority date for admission and deadline for automatic academic scholarships and selective scholarships
-Jan. 15 students who met the November 1st deadline may resubmit ACT or SAT scores for reconsideration in automatic academic scholarships
-March 10 deadline for FAFSA due. All students are encouraged to apply.
-April 1 applications after this date will be considered on a space-available, case-by-case basis
-May 1 $100 enrollment deposit and intent to attend IUB due
-Nov. 1 priority date for admission and deadline for automatic academic scholarships and selective scholarships
-Jan. 15 students who met the November 1st deadline may resubmit ACT or SAT scores for reconsideration in automatic academic scholarships
-March 10 deadline for FAFSA due. All students are encouraged to apply.
-April 1 applications after this date will be considered on a space-available, case-by-case basis
-May 1 $100 enrollment deposit and intent to attend IUB due
Things to know:
-IUB’s SAT code is 1324 and their ACT code is 1210
-Essays, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, community service, and work experience as well as dual-credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and/or Advance College Project (ACP) courses may be considered as evidence of academic motivation and maturity.
-For more information on the scholarships that IUB offers click here.
-IUB’s SAT code is 1324 and their ACT code is 1210
-Essays, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, community service, and work experience as well as dual-credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and/or Advance College Project (ACP) courses may be considered as evidence of academic motivation and maturity.
-For more information on the scholarships that IUB offers click here.
IUS
Need to have:
-$35 application fee
-$35 application fee
Important dates:
-Dec. 31 last day to enroll for the spring 2013 semester
-Jan. apply for scholarships
-early Feb. apply for financial aid
-early April STAIR sessions and registration
-Dec. 31 last day to enroll for the spring 2013 semester
-Jan. apply for scholarships
-early Feb. apply for financial aid
-early April STAIR sessions and registration
Things to know:
-Applications for admission and all supporting materials, including any required transcripts, must be received 10 days prior to the beginning of the semester in which enrollment will occur (seven days prior to summer sessions).
-Applications for admission and all supporting materials, including any required transcripts, must be received 10 days prior to the beginning of the semester in which enrollment will occur (seven days prior to summer sessions).
IUPUI
Need to have:
-a strong college-prep curriculum
– “Though no grade point average guarantees admission to IUPUI, we generally expect to see students with a “B” average when reviewing applications. The most important factors will be the grades you earned.”
-$50 application fee ($55 for 2013 terms)
-a strong college-prep curriculum
– “Though no grade point average guarantees admission to IUPUI, we generally expect to see students with a “B” average when reviewing applications. The most important factors will be the grades you earned.”
-$50 application fee ($55 for 2013 terms)
Important dates:
-May 1 fall 2013 applications due
-May 16 last day to submit materials
-Nov. 1 spring 2013 applications due
-Nov. 15 last day to submit materials
-Nov. 15 maximum scholarship consideration
-Dec. 1 Chancellor’s Admissions Scholarship consideration
-Feb. 1 Admissions scholarship consideration
-March 15 Guaranteed housing date
-March 10 FAFSA priority deadline
-May 1 enrollment deposit due
-May 1 fall 2013 applications due
-May 16 last day to submit materials
-Nov. 1 spring 2013 applications due
-Nov. 15 last day to submit materials
-Nov. 15 maximum scholarship consideration
-Dec. 1 Chancellor’s Admissions Scholarship consideration
-Feb. 1 Admissions scholarship consideration
-March 15 Guaranteed housing date
-March 10 FAFSA priority deadline
-May 1 enrollment deposit due
Things to know:
-If looking paying for college, look here for information about scholarships
-IUPUI’s school code is 1325 for the SAT, and 1214 for the ACT
-If looking paying for college, look here for information about scholarships
-IUPUI’s school code is 1325 for the SAT, and 1214 for the ACT
UK
Need to have:
-academic letter of recommendation
-$50 application fee
-academic letter of recommendation
-$50 application fee
Important dates:
-Feb. 15 deadline for fall term
-Oct. 15 deadline for spring term
-Feb. 15 deadline for summer I term
-Feb. 15 deadline for summer II term
-Oct. 15 deadline for spring term
-Feb. 15 deadline for summer I term
-Feb. 15 deadline for summer II term
Things to know:
-For the majority of scholarships offered click here.
-For other scholarship opportunities click here.
-For the majority of scholarships offered click here.
-For other scholarship opportunities click here.
U of L
Need to have:
-$50 fee
Important dates:
-Feb. 15 deadline for fall term
-Nov. 1 deadline for spring term
-March 1 deadline for summer term
-March 1 deadline for summer term
WKU
Need to have:
-One of the following
-ACT composite of 20 or greater, or
-SAT (math + critical reading) of 940 or higher, or
-Unweighted high school GPA of 2.50 or higher, or
-Achieve the required Composite Admission Index (CAI) score
-One of the following
-ACT composite of 20 or greater, or
-SAT (math + critical reading) of 940 or higher, or
-Unweighted high school GPA of 2.50 or higher, or
-Achieve the required Composite Admission Index (CAI) score
Important dates:
-Aug. 1 deadline for fall semester
-Jan. 1 deadline for spring semester
-May 1 deadline for summer term
-Aug. 1 deadline for fall semester
-Jan. 1 deadline for spring semester
-May 1 deadline for summer term
PURDUE
Important dates:
-Oct. 15: First Notification Guarantee – applications that are complete by this date are guaranteed to have a decision on December 7.
-Nov. 15: Firm* application deadline for Nursing and Veterinary Technology
-Nov. 15: Firm* application deadline for Purdue scholarship consideration
-March 1: Priority* application deadline for all academic programs other than those noted in Nov. 15 deadlines
-March 1: Priority* application deadline for all academic programs other than those noted in Nov. 15 deadlines
Need to have:
-Good grades overall
-Taken classes related to your intended major
-Trends in achievement and class rank
-Core grade point average (English, academic math, laboratory science, foreign language, speech)
-Ability to be successful in intended major
-Personal background and experiences
-Time of year the student applies
-Space availability in the intended program
-Space availability in the intended program
Things to know:
-Click for information on scholarships
-Purdue’s SAT code is 1631
-Purdue’s ACT code is 1230
-Click for information on scholarships
-Purdue’s SAT code is 1631
-Purdue’s ACT code is 1230
BALL STATE
Important dates:
-March 1 deadline for the fall semester
-Dec. 1 deadline for spring semester
-April 1 deadline for summer and first summer session
-May 1 deadline for second summer session
-March 10 deadline to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
-March 1 deadline for the fall semester
-Dec. 1 deadline for spring semester
-April 1 deadline for summer and first summer session
-May 1 deadline for second summer session
-March 10 deadline to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Need to have:
-Strong high school curriculum (including your senior year)
-Successful completion of four years of English; three years of college preparatory mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, and geometry); three years of science (two with lab); and three years of social studies. Foreign language study is strongly recommended but not required.
Performance as measured by grades in the above courses or by GED scores. Ball State uses an academic GPA on a 4.0 scale based only on college prep and academic course work completed.
-Curricular patterns or grade trends in your academic courses
-Participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, performing groups, student government, student publications, civic, and charitable organizations, ect.
-Successful completion of four years of English; three years of college preparatory mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, and geometry); three years of science (two with lab); and three years of social studies. Foreign language study is strongly recommended but not required.
Performance as measured by grades in the above courses or by GED scores. Ball State uses an academic GPA on a 4.0 scale based only on college prep and academic course work completed.
-Curricular patterns or grade trends in your academic courses
-Participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, performing groups, student government, student publications, civic, and charitable organizations, ect.
Good to know:
-Click for information on scholarships
-Click for information on scholarships