IA Counselor Update
Counseling Updates
Coffee with the Counselor
Counselors hosted Coffee with the Counselor-Focus on the 9th Grade on September 9th. Below are the resources we shared with families.
Senior College App Presentation
Counselors visited the Senior CORE class over the past 2 weeks to prepare for college app season. Below is the IA Post-Secondary Planning Guide shared with all Seniors.
Mental Health & Wellness
PARENT RESOURCES
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Technology Award Opportunity: NCWIT AiC High School Award!
COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES
Nursing Direct Admit BSN Information Sessions Fall 2026
The BSN Direct Admit for First-Year Students pathway provides a unique opportunity for students coming directly out of high school, allowing admission to the College of Nursing and opportunities to get involved and build relationships from their first day on campus. Admitted students complete their prerequisites as nursing students and have access to additional College of Nursing resources, including academic advisors; organized study groups; and tutoring, workshops, and additional activities. Students are not required to reapply following completion of their first year. This pathway is designed for students to complete their coursework within four years. Students are admitted once a year for the fall semester.
After watching the prerecorded information session, please join us for a virtual Q&A with a College of Nursing advisor to learn more about the program and admission requirements, and to have your questions answered!
Students are invited to attend an information meeting to learn more about the program:
Nursing Direct Admit BSN Information Sessions
Oct. 02, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nursing Direct Admit BSN Information Sessions
Oct. 20, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A reminder email will be sent out within 24-48 hours of the information session.
November Open House
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
See OWU at its most spirited. Explore campus, meet future classmates and mentors, learn about academics and student life, and catch a home football game before heading home.
Join us at an upcoming Open House event! In these dynamic visit day opportunities, you'll:
- Gain an in-depth look into programs and opportunities on campus
- Explore our beautiful campus on regular and specialty tours
- Meet and learn from incredible people
- Enjoy our charming downtown shops and restaurants
Michigan College Application Month
EPIDEMIOLOGIST
Free ACT Practice Resources
ACT has released an updated Free ACT Practice Resources Guide for the 2026-2027 school year. Counselors can share free resources with students and families, including full-length practice tests, sample questions, subject-specific prep videos, calculator tips, accommodations-specific materials, and test preparation strategies.
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Voice of Democracy® audio-essay program
High school students have the opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 28,000 9th through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1.6 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. Students interested in participating must submit their audio essay prepared on this year's theme, with a completed entry form to their local participating VFW Post. Download the 2026-2027 entry form, then find your sponsoring local VFW Post as essays must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31.
🚨Students: Be sure to check your home high school's local scholarships! 🚨
Each home high school / community may have local scholarships for students graduating or learning in their district. If your home high school is one of our consortium schools, be sure to look into district specific scholarships - - you are a part of their district even though you attend IA. For school of choice students, your community may offer scholarships for high school students who reside in the community. Check local libraries and chambers of commerce as well as the high schools in your community to see if there are opportunities that you are eligible for.
Additionally, students can register for a newsletter that will send scholarship opportunities to your inbox. Recommendation: Use a specific email just for scholarship information so that your most used email isn't flooded with emails. https://studentscholarships.org/newsletters
IA Counselors
Caylan Healy
248.341.5935
Sanja Thelen
248.341.5934
East Campus
Whitney Bernstein
248.823.8360
Renee Jamil
248.823.8362
West Campus
Brigid Piagentini
248.676.2873