1. Carmel High School College Information Night
September 1st and 6th, 2016

2. Schedule
6:30-7:50 College & Career Resource Center (CCRC) Overview: Events and Resources
7:00-7:30 Breakout Session I
7:40-8:10 Breakout Session 2
8:20-8:50 Breakout Session 3
*NOTE:
Military Options in Higher Education will only be offered during Session I
Using All of Your Resources to Find a College Fit will only be offered
During Sessions 2 and 3.

3. What is the CCRC? Located in the Counseling Department
A Service of the CHS Counseling Department
Located in the Counseling Department
Complement and support the efforts of CHS Counselors to provide post-secondary planning information and resources.
Melinda Stephan, College & Career Programming and Resources Coordinator
Ann Boldt and Harry Pettibone, College Advisors
Part-time (Gold Days)

4. CCRC – What We Do
Identify, develop, collect, and organize college and career resources
Share updated information and resources with the CHS Counselors and Staff to aid their work with students
Individual College/Career Advising with students and parents
Conduct student workshops and parent programming on topics such as:
College Search
College Applications
Essay Writing/Personal Statements
Financial Aid
Career/Major Exploration
Interviewing
and MORE!
Build relationships with college representatives
Organize and disseminate scholarship information
Collect and maintain data

5. CCRC Programs and Events Fall/Winter
PSAT Day Senior Program: October 19, 2016
Open Lab for College Applications: SRT 9/14, 9/22, 10/5, 10/28; Late Start: 9/14,
10/5
Jesuit Excellence Tour College Fair September 14th 6:30 pm Auditorium
Financial Aid Night: October 25th 6:30 pm Auditorium
EF College Tours Parent Information Meeting: November 3rd 6:30 pm Auditorium
Career Exploration/Decision Making Workshops: SRT 11/7 or 11/11
STEM Majors & Careers Fair November 15th 6:30 p.m. Auditorium Commons
FAFSA Completion Workshop: January 31st 10 am-1 pm & 3-7 pm
in the Media Center

6. CCRC Programs and Events Spring/Summer
Finding Your College Fit Workshops: SRT 2/16, 3/17, 3/23
Military Academy Day: February 10th 9:40 am/SRT Media Center 1 & 2 (Parents
Welcome!)
9th/10th College & Career Planning Night: February 21st 6:30 pm
Auditorium
Junior College Information Meetings: SRT March 7th and March 9th
Admission to Selective Schools Panel: April 20th 9:40 am/SRT Auditorium (Parents
Community Scholarships Night: May 18th 6:30 pm Auditorium
Class of 2018 College Application Boot Camp: Summer 2017
Dates TBD

7. Other Events and Opportunities
Over 100 College Admissions Representatives visit CHS throughout the Fall Semester
Students can sign up to meet with reps during SRT
Schedule and sign up in Family Connection Account and get a pass from Counseling
Rep visit schedule is also on the Counseling website www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/counseling
College Fairs
Jesuit Excellence Tour College Fair – September 14th Carmel High School 6:30-8:00 pm
Indy National College Fair– Sept. 16th, Indiana Convention Center, 9 am-1 pm
Hamilton County College Fair – Sept. 15th, Fishers High School, 6:30-8 pm
Indy Christian College Fair –Sept. 27th, Hazel Dell Christian Church in Carmel, 6:30-8:30 pm
Greater Indy Northside College Fair- March 15th, 2017, 502 East Event Center, Carmel, 6:30-8:30 pm
Regional/Local Admission Information Sessions
Check college websites to see when they might be in the
area sharing information with prospective students

8. Resources
CHS Counseling Website
PowerPoint presentations from parent programming and students meetings
College Rep visit schedule
Standardized testing, financial aid, and other resources
And More!
Family Connection
All CHS students have a Family Connection account
A one-stop resource for the college search and career exploration process
Local and national scholarship resources
Resume creator
A means for communicating with students and parents
For seniors: request transcripts and letters of recommendation for college applications

9. Stay Informed with Social Media
- Carmel High School College Counseling

10. Instructions
Refer to your program for breakout session information and rooms
Breakout Session Schedule:
7:00-7:30 Breakout Session 1
7:40-8:10 Breakout Session 2
8:20-8:50 Breakout Session 3
NOTE: All topics will be offered during all three sessions with the exception of:
Military Options in Higher Education only offered during Session 1
Using All of Your Resources to Find a College Fit only offered during Session 2 and 3
Please complete an evaluation before you leave for the evening. It helps us plan meaningful programs for you!