This year’s Wabash Valley College Fair is September 23, 2025 at West Vigo HS

If you are wanting to meet with an admission counselor to receive a same day decision to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Indiana State University, or Ivy Tech, have your college application pre-submitted and sign up for our on-site admission.  This school year’s date is TBD

On-Site Admission Sign Up

Ball State University

Built To Succeed (Construction Apprenticeship School)

Butler University

DePauw University

Eastern Illinois University

Hanover College

Harrold Beauty Academy Inc

Indiana State University

Indiana University-Bloomington

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Ivy Tech

Marian University

Purdue University

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Trine University

University of Louisville

University of Notre Dame

University of Southern Indiana

Vincennes Beauty College

Vincennes University

Wabash College

College Application Student Checklist

www.vigoschools.org/~thnvhs

Student to do list:

•  Keep organized with a separate college binder & calendar
• Create a “professional” email address!  Remember your username and password.
• Register & take SAT  or ACT – Students  SEND your scores directly to colleges

via www.sat.org or www.actstudent.org .

• Develop a resume/information sheet 
• Ask for letters of recommendation (some schools require recommendations for admission)

• Ask appropriate people to write on your behalf at least three weeks before the due date.
• Ask your teachers, employers, coaches or counselor.

• As soon as possible after its December release, complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), at fafsa.gov, along with any other financial aid applications your chosen school(s) may require. You should submit your FAFSA® by the earliest financial aid deadline of the schools to which you are applying, usually by early February. Refer to the FAFSA: Applying for Aid section of this site as you go through the application process
• NCAA – Division I or II athletics only – www.eligibilitycenter.org
• Check the THN Guidance webpage for scholarships or follow us on Instagram @THN Counselors 
• WATCH DEADLINES!  PLAN AHEAD!  WATCH DEADLINES!  PLAN AHEAD!

Sending your transcript

Create account on Parchment.com 

• Click Sign up and fill in all fields – you will receive an email with a confirmation code – if you do not see it check your spam folder – after getting the code proceed with adding your school 
• Click Start by adding a school or organization you attended
• Enter Terre Haute North Vigo in the search box and click Search.
• When school appears click add.
• You will be brought to Add Enrollment info page, select currently enrolled, if your name was different when you enrolled complete that section – if not leave it blank
• Please do not use your school email, an iCloud email, or sign up via Facebook. Use an email that you will check daily.
• Enter your date of birth; Select Gender
• Complete years attended (most will be earliest year 2021, Expected grad year 2025)
• Under FERPA waive your rights, check if you want a copy stored
• Click Consent and request

Order 

Log in to parchment.com

You will see Terre Haute North Vigo listed. Click Order

 Pick destination – school, business or other organization OR to a person

Search for the organization and Select – you should see something like 

FROM                                            TO

Terre Haute North Vigo Indiana State University

Processing Time – Send now or send at the end of the Semester

Add more schools if you want – when finished click Save & Continue.

Review your order and click Continue

Provide consent – click and save – there is no fee – you will land on confirmation order page and you can track your order.

Parchment is the platform you will use to send your final transcript to your college of choice

Common Application

Some schools require students to apply via the Common Application. Check the admissions website to see if the Common Application is used.  It can be found at www.commonapp.org  .   

What is it?

• An Online college application.
• Set up a username & password and keep it in a safe place.
• Fill out your information once and send it to multiple colleges.
• Access the common application as many times as needed.
• Pay online with a credit card or a fee waiver.

Get to Know the Common Application:

• Set up your username & password and then take time to become familiar with the various sections.
• Start your common app. essay today. (easily uploaded)
• You MUST invite your teacher on the common app. site to send their letter of recommendation.
• You MUST invite your counselor on the common app. site to send their letter of recommendation.
• All School items, i.e., transcript and letters of recommendation are sent electronically.
• Some colleges require an additional “supplement” or questions to be answered just for their college.
• Once you send your Common App. to a school you CANNOT make changes.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid:

• Every student is required to fill out the online Federal FAFSA Form – FAFSA opens December 2025 – you will use 2024 income information for you and your parents.
• FAFSA requires information on income & assets for both the student & parents

(2024 tax returns, bank accounts, 529 savings plans, etc.)

• Check each of your individual college financial aid web pages for specific financial aid requirements from each college.

Scholarships:

• Check for scholarships by college, local and national.
• To search for national scholarships visit:
  • Fastweb.com  
  • Raiseme
  • Scholarship.com
  • College Board
  • Cappex
• 21st Century Scholars-Make sure you are doing scholar track activities and have them completed by May 20th. Final GPA MUST be a 2.5 or higher. You must graduate with at least Core 40 diploma.

• • IU Groups– See Mrs. Kirby for more information on this opportunity for minority and /or first-generation scholars.
  • Updated scholarship lists will be posted on the Guidance website and on Instagram @THNCounselors.

• Application deadlines vary by scholarship and college.  Keep track of deadlines!

College / Career Searches / Military:

• For career searches and interest inventories register on www.IndianaCareerExplorer.com.
• To explore college, career information and more visit www.learnmoreindiana.org . 
• If you are headed to the job market check out www.indianacareerconnect.com for job information.
• Thinking about the military? Recruiters are here frequently during lunch.  

College Visits: 

Every senior is able to take TWO college visit days per semester that will be excused.  To take a college day, you should do the following:

• Contact the college/university via phone or online to set up a college visit appointment.
• Have your parent contact the attendance office 24 hours beforehand to let them know that you will be taking a college day.
• While visiting the college/university make sure to get a letter on school letterhead stating that you were there to participate in a college day visit 

Writing College Essays:

The long-anticipated, much-procrastinated, college essay! It’s time-consuming, but worth every minute you devote to it. The college essay is your personal fingerprint, allowing you to showcase your individuality and creativity. Use these tips to make this essay all about YOU!

• Make it personal – Answer the question and then focus on how it relates to your future, your goals and who you are as a person.
• Captivate your Audience-Give a quick, enticing introduction and make your reader want to keep reading by engaging them.
• Be Yourself-Choose a topic that you can make meaningful to you. Reveal a side of you that is not otherwise revealed in your application. Use your own voice. Don’t just write what you think they want to hear.
• Accentuate the positive-use details to describe personal experiences and emphasize how the experiences changed you for the better.
• Reflect on life experiences but handle sensitive experiences or subjects carefully. Be aware that the reader may not hold the same political, social or personal views as you.
• Ask for input from a teacher, friend or parent. Feedback is helpful.
• Revise, Revise, Revise—Devote time to writing, rewriting, proofing and revising. Read the essay.

SAT

www.sat.org

• Online registration is required approximately ONE MONTH prior to the test date.
• Fee Waivers available through your School Counselor for qualified students (free/reduced lunch or 21st Century Scholar).
• On-line score results available on collegeboard.com approximately 3 weeks after test date.
• Students must request scores to be sent to their colleges through collegeboard.com.  Many colleges require official score reports (IU, Purdue, NCAA).

ACT

www.actstudent.org

• Deadline to register is often FIVE WEEKS prior to the test date.
• Fee Waivers available through Guidance for qualified students (free/reduced lunch or 21st Century Scholar).
• Guidance recommends the “ACT plus Writing” exam for first time testers.
• ACT includes a science section not found on the SAT.
• Colleges will accept the ACT and/or the SAT

Other Helpful Information:

• Meet with your school counselor to be sure that your list includes colleges appropriate to your academic and personal record.
• Review your transcript with your counselor to ensure accuracy.

• If you plan to earn a Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma meet with your counselor to make sure that you have met the requirements. 

Guidance Dates for Seniors and/or Parents:

September 1, 2025 (Limited) & December 1, 2025– FAFSA available for 2025/2026 admissions.

Sept. 22-26, 2025- College GO Week!

September 23, 2025– Wabash Valley College Fair @ West Vigo HS

TBD- Onsite admissions @ T.H. North (I.S.U. IvyTech, SMWC)

Nov. 1, 2025- Priority College Application Deadline

Dec. 19, 2025 – Early Grad Breakfast (7:15 a.m.)

Dec. 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026- GUIDANCE OFFICE IS CLOSED

TBD – Financial Aid Night @ North HS

TBD – College Goal Sunday! 2-4 p.m.  Location:  Ivy Tech Community College

April 22, 2026- Senior Academic Banquet (6:00 p.m.)

May 1, 2026 – Priority Deadline for FAFSA

May 18, 2026- Senior Awards Night  (6:00 p.m.)

May 31, 2026- Graduation @ 3:00 p.m. at the Hulman Center

June 30, 2026 – Final Deadline for filing the FAFSA.