Guidance Department News...
Gamers,
Indiana Wesleyan University offers scholarships for Rocket League and Super Smash Bros programs. Additionally, they will soon have a Mario Kart and an Overwatch team starting in the 2026-2027 school year. They recruit at all talent levels/ranks and can provide many amazing opportunities.
IWU is also offering an Esports Summer Camp this summer! Students will stay overnight in IWU’s dorms while learning about how to take their Esports game to the next level. Alongside personalized Esports training, students will attend a few academic activities and will learn about the career opportunities that the Esports industry can offer. Interested students can scan the QR code in the attached flyer to register.
https://iwuwildcats.com/sports/2025/11/6/recruiting.aspx
Discover your next summer STEM adventure!
Make Summer 2026 the best ever by designing, building, problem-solving, experimenting, and having a blast at (or with) Rose-Hulman, one of the country's leading STEM institutions.
THE APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS OPEN ON DECEMBER 1, 2025.
We offer four discovery experiences:
Project Select (for students currently in grades 9-10): A one-week immersive science and engineering camp for students who want to gain greater awareness of STEM fields through hands-on experience. And, you’ll meet plenty of like-minded friends who love STEM as much as you do.
Operation Catapult (for students currently in grades 10-11): A 12-day program that lets you experience college life, meet new friends, dive into STEM projects and basically have a blast using all the knowledge you’ve gained in school.
Creation Crates (for students currently in grades 10-11): This is a one-week experimental engineering design-at-home program, which was inspired by an actual mechanical engineering course.
Rose Accelerate (for grades 11-12 and eligible first-year college students): Expand your knowledge by taking core college coursework online this summer and earn credits toward your Rose-Hulman degree.
Rose Power (for rising 10th through 11th-grade girls and boys): A one-week, hands-on, technical camp that will empower you to build any widget or gadget you can imagine.
Check out more details below to find your next summer STEM adventure!
The Women In Science Program (WISP) within the College of Science at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, welcomes rising 7th and 8th grade students to foster their passion for science by applying for ScienceScape residential academic camp held June 21-25, 2026. Students will experience hands-on learning in an academic setting. Selected students are expected to actively participate in learning, researching, and presenting, while making new friends and having fun! Please view our ScienceScape website for more information, including details, application, teacher recommendation, registration fee and deadlines which closes on Friday, 4/17/26 at 5pm.
20 motivated high school students will be chosen to attend the Cross and Anchor Leadership Summit at Holy Cross College at Notre Dame.
Please see that attachment and/or visit https://www.hcc-nd.edu/cross-anchor for more details
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026 (11:59 PM ET) Decisions Released: April 22, 2026 Program Dates: June 14-19, 2026
The Saints and Scholars Program at Holy Cross College at Notre Dame is offering a week long pre-college program for students in grades incoming 9th -graduating 12th graders.
Earn college credit it Theology
Experience college life in dorms
Meet new students
Receive mentorship from college students
July 12-17, 2026 (6 days, 5 nights)
$425 per person (financial assistance is available).
Juniors and Seniors,
The attached information is about the upcoming Employment Expo at the Terre Haute Convention Center.
The Expo will be on April 24th from 9am to 1pm.
Last year they had over 65 employers in attendance from a wide range of industries such as Health Care, Manufacturing, Food Service, etc. Local colleges participated as well.
Molecules to Medicine @ Wabash
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This STEM-focused summer camp isfor young men who are rising high school sophomores and juniorsinterested in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and medicine. Uncover the process behind drug development.Perform hands-on experiments in the lab. Visit pharmaceutical and agricultural science companies and connect with experts. Molecules to Medicine runs June 21-26, 2026.
Application due March 29.
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Juniors and Seniors,
Vincennes University is promoting their Math Education program for those interesting in teaching grades 5-12.
Juniors,
All students will need to take a College Entrance Exam as part of graduation requirements. The Indiana Department of Education has chosen the SAT to fulfill this requirement.
The SAT will be given on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 to all 11th grade students (free of charge).
Digital SAT practice and preparation can be found following this link: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/digital/digital-practice-preparation (click on “take a practice test” and then “how to use Khan Academy”). Use practice tests through Khan Academy, not Bluebook.
There are only a few things you really need to bring on test day:
-Your fully charged device. We cannot guarantee you'll have access to an outlet during testing. Your device should be able to hold a charge for 3–4 hours.
-A pencil or pen.
-An acceptable calculator. There's a graphing calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you like.
Again, this is a required test that ALL juniors must take.
For any student interested in applying to West Point, the Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, or the Merchant Marine Academy :
Congressman Mark Messmer will hold this year’s Academy Day for the 8th District on Saturday, April 25 in Ft. Branch at the Vincennes University – Gibson County Center starting at 9:00 am CST. Please share this information with any student who is interested in applying to one of the service academies. There will be valuable information about the application process and students will hear from representatives from West Point, the Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy. A representative from the Coast Guard will be in attendance as well, but the Coast Guard does not require a Congressional nomination. Applications for a nomination from Congressman Messmer are due in our office by Friday, September 25 for the graduating class of 2027.
A field representative will also be stopping by your school within the next month to see if there is anything else we can do to be of assistance.
Free Summer Academies (Healthcare & Cyber)
These eight-week programs are open to high school students and recent graduates interested in healthcare or information technology. Participants will explore career pathways, earn Ivy Tech college credit, gain industry-recognized skills, and build college readiness.
Introduce Engineering Day invites all high school freshmen and sophomores with an engineering interest to Purdue’s campus.
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, students will participate in hands-on challenges, and be mentored by a current, Purdue engineering student during the day. See attached flyer below for further information, plus a QR code.
Registration is required, at engineering.purdue.edu/WiE under the “Introduce Engineering Day” tab. Each student will need to create or log into a Purdue user account to register.
This year's Optimist International Essay Contest theme is "How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me."
The Clay County Optimist Club invites all students (public, private, or home-schooled) grades 6-12, to participate. Students may not be older than 19 as of October 1.
Winners at the local level will be awarded plaques and a cash prize. The first-place district level winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship. The Clay County Optimist Club is proud to note that in past years, our local winner has indeed gone on to win the district scholarship.
Essays must be between 700-800 words
The deadline for submission is January 20, 2026.
College Goal Sunday
This is the perfect way to help your seniors and your school meet FAFSA filing goals.
I have included the website, and promotional information below. I will be volunteering at Ivy Tech in Lafayette, Indiana for anyone who wants to send students to me.
College Goal Sunday will take place at 2 p.m. (Local Time), Sunday, November 9th, 2025. The event will be held at locations across the state and begin promptly at 2 p.m. (Local Time).
Website:
https://www.collegegoalsunday.org/
What to bring:
https://www.collegegoalsunday.org/wp/media/2025/10/CGS-Checklist.pdf
Poster Graphic:
https://rarebird-collegegoalsunday.s3.amazonaws.com/media/2025/10/CGS-Poster-Small-ENG.pdf
Locations:
https://www.collegegoalsunday.org/locations/
Students and instructors or parents are invited to the Business, Information Technology & Criminal Justice event on Friday, November 7!
During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Meet faculty members from a variety of business, information technology & criminal justice programs
- Tour our classroom & lab spaces
- Learn more about Ivy Tech–Terre Haute’s Transfer as a Junior programs and explore all your options
Students and instructors or parents are invited to the Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Sciences event on Friday, November 21!
During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Meet faculty members from a variety of advanced manufacturing, engineering & applied sciences programs
- Tour our classroom & lab spaces
- Learn more about Ivy Tech–Terre Haute’s stackable credentials and explore all your options
Join the Bailey College of Engineering & Technology (BCET) for interactive, hands-on activities led by BCET faculty. High school students who are curious about engineering, technology, aviation, and innovation are encouraged to attend this exploration of Indiana State University's programs.
This event will give students an inside look at engineering, construction management, computer science, aviation, and technology programs—including hands-on activities with faculty and a campus tour. Lunch will be provided.
WHEN: Friday, November 14, 2025
WHERE: Indiana State University, Bailey College of Engineering & Technology, 650 Cherry Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809
Please register by noon on November 12, 2025.
Juniors and Seniors,
Lake Land College (Mattoon, IL) is hosting Laker Visit Days:
Monday, October 13, 2025
Monday, February 16, 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026
Prospective students and parents/guardians are invited to campus to tour, meet with faculty, and learn about student services. Event starts at 9:00 a.m. and will run until noon (check-in 8:15 a.m.)
Contact Peighton Hinote to register:
Phone: 217-234-5230
Email: [email protected]
High School Students,
Purdue University offers a program in Industrial Engineering. Industrial Engineers work behind the scenes to make sure companies, hospitals, factories, and AI data centers run smoothly.
This program is a 2+2 program ( the first two years are at Purdue in Indianapolis and the last two years are at Purdue in West Lafayette.
High School Students,
Did you know there are majors in video game development and art?
Laguna College of Art and Design (Laguna Beach, California) offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Development program with two tracks…Game Art or Game Design.Both tracks are designed to prepare students for a wide range of roles in the game industry.
Please see the attachment for more details.
