Testing for Freshmen-Juniors will occur on 10/10/18. Freshmen will be taking the Pre-ACT and Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT. Juniors are reminded the PSAT also serves as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Testing will begin promptly at 8 a.m. All students should plan to arrive by 7:45 a.m. with #2 pencils, approved calculator, and water/snacks. 

Come to the CHCA College Panel on 10/11/18 in the MSL Theater at 7 p.m. Representatives from Asbury University, Case Western Reserve University, Centre College, Hanover College, University of Louisville, Miami University, and Vanderbilt University will be on hand to discuss college admissions and take questions. 

Come to an informational session with these 5 selective schools. Learn about their academic programs, selective college admissions, campus life and financial aid at the Renaissance Cincinnati Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati at 7pm on 10/11/18.  Learn more and register at www.hpuwy.com

The Purdue Women in Engineering Program would like to invite Senior Women to a FREE daylong event on 10/15/18. An optional welcome session will be held on 10/14/18  for those arriving to campus early as well. 

Take advantage of this opportunity to visit, explore and research all the facets of engineering. 

If interested, register online at https://www.purdue.edu/wiep/ by 10/08/18.

Learn more about colleges and universities with majors in the performing and visual arts on 10/22/18 at Xavier University Cintas Center from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Register ahead of time at nacacfairs.org/pva-cincinnati 

Check out these different College Open Houses/Visit Days throughout the fall. Click links for registration and other information:

Ithaca College- 10/08/18, 10/27/18 and 11/12/18 my.ithaca.edu

Case Western Reserve University- 10/08/18 and 11/12/18 case.edu/admission

University of Louisville- 10/13/18 uofl.me/cardinal-preview

Belmont University- 10/20/18 and 11/10/18 belmont.edu/previewday

University of Nevada Las  Vegas   10/20/18   unlv.edu/admissions/rebelpreview

University of Alabama-  10/29/18 and 11/12/18   universitydays.ua.edu 

Kent State School of Music- 11/06/18 www.kent.edu/music/openhouse

Calvin College- various dates https://calvin.edu/admissions/visit/

Hillsdale College- various dates  https://apply2.hillsdale.edu/portal/VisitDays

Sophomores and Juniors: take a free, proctored ACT test to familiarize yourself with the ACT format at Crossroads Mason from 11:30 a.m- 3:00 p.m from the Tutor Doctor. Test results are delivered by phone within a week of the test by their Education Consultant, Ryan Baum. Ryan is an expert in ACT test prep and will address areas of strength as well as any opportunity for improvement. Full test results are e-mailed after the phone call. Register at:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-act-practice-test-registration-44823446134?aff=efbevent

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The Ohio Society of CPAs is offering an Accounting Career Day for high school students at University of Cincinnati on 11/02/18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free and includes lunch. To RSVP contact Mandy Hohler at mhohler@ohiocpa.com or 800-686-2727.

Calling all hackers, coders, and 9th-12th grade women! Applications are open for the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing. Recipients receive engraved awards, scholarship and internship opportunities, entry to a peer-network of technical women in the NCWIT AiC Community, various prizes, and more. Students can apply online at
www.aspirations.org/AiCHSAward no later than 8:00 p.m. MST on November 5, 2018. Students with any level of experience are encouraged to apply: NCWIT recognizes aspirations as well as accomplishments!

Interested in going into the medical field and want experience at a hospital? Or just looking for a way to volunteer regularly? Good Samaritan and Bethesda North Hospitals are accepting Junior Volunteers. Visit https://www.trihealth.com/about-trihealth/volunteer/ for more information and for how to apply.