Office of College & Career Readiness

College Readiness programs Application

Are you interested in our college readiness programs such as Ben Davis University High School, the Early College Career Center or AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination?

The 2026-2027 Application is NOW OPEN!

This application can only be accessed and completed by a Wayne Township Student Account and it must be completed by BOTH the student and the parent/guardian.

This application will CLOSE on Monday, February 16th, 2026 - President's Day. Completing your application early ensures that you will be included in the first week of interviews. Should you miss your interview, please feel free to contact your school counselor to ensure that you are on the make-up interview list.

Are you not currently attending a Wayne Township School? Email rebecca.daugherty@wayne.k12.in.us for the non-Wayne Township application. You will also need to include a copy of your current unofficial transcript.

Please note that if you reside out of the district, the out of district transfer form MUST be filled out EACH YEAR in addition to this application if you are interested in a college & career readiness program. The out of district application will open March 2nd, 2026 and is due no later than May 1st, 2026.

Important Application Information including the interview & acceptance timeline is below.

msd of Wayne township college readiness program descriptions

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AVID Program - Advancement Via Individual Determination

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

- Nationally recognized College & Career Readiness Program through a partnership between Wayne Township and AVID.
- Core concept based on helping scholars grow in WICOR strategies.
  - Writing Skills & Vocabulary Use
  - Inquiry & Critical Thinking
  - Collaboration & Teamwork
  - Organizational Skills
  - Reading Comprehension
- AVID scholars are mentored by the AVID elective teachers & their peers.
- AVID scholars engage in tutorials to improve their study & problem solving skills
- AVID scholars engage in service learning, college visits, career-speakers, student leadership, student and family events.
- AVID scholars engage in collaboration and "FUN" activities such as Fun Friday every week!
- AVID scholars get one-on-one help with career and college exploration and planning including applying to college, applying for scholarships, and financial planning for college.
- AVID scholars have no limit on their electives or extracurriculars like the early college program, but the AVID program does take one elective class in their schedule each year of high school and they do earn high school credit for this course.
- Athletes make great AVID scholars because the program will help you with your schoolwork and study skills so you are academically eligible for sports in high school and college.
- AVID Scholars take the AVID elective as a standalone class at Ben Davis High School.
- IMPORTANT #1 - Past AVID students that were in the program in 8th grade who were not in the AVID program in 9th grade need to reapply.
- IMPORTANT #2 - Current AVID students in 9th grade do NOT need to reapply to AVID, but they can complete the application to be considered for an early college program. If they are not accepted to their early college program, they will still receive the opportunity to continue in AVID in 10th grade without the need to reapply.

Ben Davis University High School - Early College Program

Ben Davis University High School

State Endorsed Early College program where scholars take dual-credit classes to earn both high school and college credit.
Partnership between Wayne Township and Vincennes University who provides the dual credit and degrees through the program.
BDU Scholars earn a completed Associates Degree (62 college credits or 2 years of college) for FREE which can transfer to any in-state or out-of-state institution.
Associate Degree Majors include: Health Careers, Information Technology, and Business Management.
BDU Scholars earn an Enrollment Honors Plus Seal under the New Indiana Diploma which qualifies them for automatic acceptance to many Indiana public and private colleges. They can also earn an Employment or Enlistment Honors Seal or Honors Plus Seal.
In grades 10-12, BDU scholars attend a small school learning environment with lower student to teacher ratios, free tutoring, enrichment programs and student leadership opportunities.
BDU Scholars have their own events, intramurals, and clubs. They also have a state-winning E-sports team and an on-site and student run coffeehouse called the U-Cafe'.
BDU Scholars can earn Honors Schedule their junior and senior years allowing them to earn release periods, late arrivals, and early releases throughout the school day.
BDU does not have music (band, orchestra, choir) nor competitive sports and BDU scholars cannot participate in the Ben Davis HS sports or athletics.
Students can apply for the program in grade 9 to start the program as a sophomore. If accepted they will attend Ben Davis University HS for grades 10-12.
If students decide not to continue in the BDU program during grades 10-12, they would request a transfer to Ben Davis HS which would only be granted at the beginning of a semester or school year.

Early College Career Center Program at Area 31 - Early College Program

Early College Center Career Program

State Endorsed Early College program where scholars take dual-credit classes to earn both high school and college credit through the Area 31 Career Center and Ben Davis HS.
Partnership between Wayne Township and Vincennes University who provides the dual credit and degrees through the program.
ECCC Scholars earn a completed Associates Degree (62 college credits or 2 years of college) for FREE which can transfer to any in-state or out-of-state institution.
ECCC Scholars also earn an industry-level certification they can immediately apply to a career upon graduation.
Associate Degree Majors include: Pharmacy Tech, Cybersecurity, Precision Machining, and Culinary Arts.
- Important Note - Students who major in Pharmacy Tech are required to demonstrate citizenship by supplying a social security number their senior year in order to register for the required state practicum to earn their pharmacy tech certification.
ECCC Scholars earn an Enrollment Honors Plus Seal or and Employment Honors Seal under the New Indiana Diploma which qualifies them for automatic acceptance to many Indiana public and private colleges. They can also earn an Employment Honors Plus Seal or an Enlistment Seal.
ECCC Scholars attend classes with lower student to teacher ratios, receive free tutoring and engage in career center programs aligned with their major.
ECCC Scholars engage in co-curricular student leadership programs and have access to technology-rich classrooms and labs at the Area 31 Career Center.
ECCC Scholars can engage in extracurriculars and athletics offered at Ben Davis High School including band, orchestra, theater, choir, and more.
Students can apply for the program in grade 9 to start the program as a sophomore. They take classes at Ben Davis High School and the Area 31 Career Center starting their sophomore year.

important application & EVENT information

college & Career readiness programs

Virtual parent/student night

Thursday, January 15th 6:30-7:30pm

The College & Career Readiness Program Presentation will be held on Thursday, January 15th from 6:30-7:30pm.
- - Google Meet Link for the College and Career Readiness Program Virtual Parent & Student Night.
This event is for interested parents/guardians and students.
Key information will be shared regarding the application process, the program requirements, outcomes, and opportunities, and an overview of the NEW Indiana Diploma and Seals which starts with the current 9th grade students (Class of 2029).
There will be an opportunity for questions on each of the programs during this event.
The meeting link will be sent out to all 9th grade students and families in Parent Square. It will also be posted in the student's Canvas account which parents can also access (view only).
If you would like a calendar invitation and reminder to this event, please complete this form.

high School Pathways Night

Thursday, January 22nd 6:30-7:30pm

All three College & Career Readiness Programs will be present at this event!

When: Thursday, January 22nd 5:30-7:00pm
Where: Ben Davis High School
Entrance & Parking: Enter at Door 1 and park on the north/front end of the building just west of the construction zone
Location: Cafeteria
Who: Class of 2029 - Current 9th grade students.
What: New IN Diploma & Seals Information, Resource Fair including Curricular Departments & Course Materials/Offerings, Community Organizations, Colleges, Employers, and Extracurricular Opportunities
Please Note: This event is in conjunction with our Area 31 Career Center Open House which also runs 5:30-7pm. There will be Career Coaches available to walk you to the Area 31 Career Center which is attached to BDHS or you can drive around to Door 17 after attending the pathways night.
Additional Schools/Programs Included: Ben Davis High School Athletic Department, Ben Davis University High School, Early College Career Center through BDHS/Area 31, the AVID Program, Achieve Virtual High School and the Wayne Township Adult Education Program

Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center will view a video on the College & Career Readiness Programs during IMPACT

Friday, January 16, 2026 during IMPACT
Presentations for interested students will be held on Thursday, January 29th at NGC during IMPACT. Sign-ups will be available via Canvas.

Interviews will be held IN-PERSON at the Ninth Grade Center, WPA, & Sanders and online for Achieve Virtual High School

Wednesday & Thursday - February 18th & 19th
Wednesday & Thursday - February 25th & 26th

Selections will be finalized in March and all Students & Parent/Guardians will be notified via EMAIL by the end of Spring Break.

Any questions regarding your application can be directed to rebecca.daugherty@wayne.k12.in.us or renee.bosman@wayne.k12.in.us

Any questions regarding the programs or process should be directed to your school counselor.

Good luck! #WeAreWayne #CollegeBound #CollegeCareerLifeReady

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES

fREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID

Did you know that the FAFSA is a GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR ALL SENIORS???

The FAFSA opened up October 1st. You no longer need to request an FSA ID in advance and can create your account and file the FASFA all at once. The Indiana state deadline to file and be eligible for the 21st Century Scholarship is April 15, 2026. The Federal deadline to file is June 30, 2026. If you want to receive state aid and/or complete your 21st Century Scholar requirements you MUST complete the FAFSA by Monday, April 15th, 2026.

***File EARLY to maximize your opportunity to receive more financial aid support for college!

Wayne township fafsa nights

Are you a junior or senior that would like to learn more about the FAFSA and/or file this year? Attend one of our FAFSA Nights sponsored by INvestEd! All families are welcome and we have MANY to choose from!!!

***The Indianapolis Urban League is sponsoring a catered dinner & dessert for ALL of our FAFSA Nights!

August 27th 5:30-7:30pm - BDHS Senior College Planning Night hosted by INvestEd in the BDHS Theater
October 15th DOUBLE EVENT! 4:15-6:30pm BDU FAFSA Completion Night in the BDU Media Center and 6:00-7:00pm Wayne Township Virtual FAFSA Night hosted by INvestEd & Achieve Virtual HS online
November 5th 4:30-6:00pm - BDHS Financial Aid Night hosted by INvestEd in the AA Computer Lab - Door 23
November 20th 4:15-6:30pm - BDU FAFSA Completion Night in the BDU UA1 Computer Lab
December 3th 4:30-7:00pm - Latino/ENL FAFSA Completion Night in AA Computer Lab - Door 23 *Translator's available*
December 16th 4:15-6:30pm - BDU FAFSA Completion Night in the BDU UA1 Computer Lab
January 14th 4:30-7:00pm - BDHS FAFSA Completion Night in AA Computer Lab - Door 23
January 23rd 9:00-11:00am - BDU FAFSA Coffee & Donuts in the BDU UA1 Computer Lab
February 11th 5:30-7:30pm - Family Latino Event - College & Financial Planning hosted by Indiana Latino Institute in Spanish
February 19th 4:00-7:00pm - BDHS FAFSA Completion Night in AA Computer Lab - Door 23
February 25th 5:30-7:00pm - BDHS Junior College Planning Night - BDHS Cafeteria - Door 1
March 4th 4:30-7:00pm - BDHS FAFSA Completion Night in AA Computer Lab - Door 23
March 12th 4:15-6:30pm - BDU Junior College Planning Night - BDU Community Room - Door 11
April 15th 8:30am-4:30pm - BDU FAFSA Deadline Day in BDU UA1 Computer Lab
April 15th 8:30am-3:15pm - BDHS FAFSA Deadline Day in the BDHS B202 & B204 Computer Labs
April 22nd 10:25-11:25am - BDU Finalizing Financial Aid Day with all seniors during Advisory
May 8th 10:30am-1pm - BDHS Next Steps - Do you need help interpreting your financial aids award letter? Come meet with your College Admissions Coordinator in the BDHS College Admissions Office!

Need help with the fafsa?

Schedule an appointment with your counselor or college admissions coordinator. At Ben Davis High School you can also go down to the College Admissions Office during ANY of the lunches!

You can seek after hours assistance through INvestEd by going to investedindiana.org or calling (317) 715-9007.

You can also request help from a Career Coach! Just email renee.bosman@wayne.k12.in.us to request a career coach to send you a pass.

Need to know if you are a 21st Century Scholar or what you need to do to complete the requirements for this scholarship?

Learn more about the Scholar Track Success Tasks to complete your scholarship requirements by going to https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/

You can also check with your school counselor to verify or email the Office of College & Career Readiness to confirm by emailing renee.bosman@wayne.k12.in.us or rebecca.daugherty@wayne.k12.in.us.

SAT & ACT Testing Information

The SAT & ACT are standardized tests that most colleges use to evaluate prospective students. Students must have a score on either the SAT or the ACT to be considered for admission. All Indiana juniors now take the SAT daytime test for state accountability and they CAN use the score to submit for college acceptance. Students who receive special services and support through an IEP or an IIP can also get testing modifications on the exam.

The best way to prepare for both the SAT and ACT is to take and work hard in rigorous classes. If additional test prep is needed, students can use the Khan Academy for SAT prep or Kaplan online for ACT prep. Both programs are available through the student’s registration page.For more free SAT resources, take a look at Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® and our printable SAT practice tests.

Registration for both tests is online. To register for the SAT, go to www.collegeboard.org. To register for the ACT, go to www.act.org. Students without computer access can use the media center or the computers in the student services office.

SAT fee waivers are available to low-income 11th and 12th graders in the U.S.

You’re enrolled in or eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
Your annual family income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
You’re enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., Federal TRIO programs such as Upward Bound).
Your family receives public assistance.
You live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home or are homeless.
You are a ward of the state or an orphan.

***IMPORTANT*** Make sure your parents complete the free/reduced lunch & textbook eligibility which is now online and linked here: Child Nutrition website.

BDHS, BDU, and Achieve Virtual students who qualify for fee waivers must email their counselor to receive the waiver code which can be used for two SAT tests and four ACT tests.

If you aren’t a strong test taker and worry that your score may impact your college admission, there are many colleges that are test optional!

Earlham College, University of Evansville, Ball State University, Vincennes University, Hanover College, Saint Mary’s College, and Ivy Tech Community College are all test optional. You should strongly considering taking the SAT/ACT test however, because it increases your opportunity for acceptance based on multiple factors (test scores, grades, courses taken in high school, GPA) and will help you with eligibility for merit-based scholarships.

Need help registering for either of these tests? Schedule an appointment with your guidance counselor, or for BDHS, your college admissions counselor for assistance.

SAT and ACT flyer SY 2025-2026

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