Junior Meeting time registrations are live in Pick-a-Time. We are offering several meeting options during the day as well as late afternoons and evenings to try to accommodate various schedules. The rest of these meetings will take place in January, and February.  Each meeting will last approximately 1- 1 ½ hours.  Because these meetings are lengthy, we suggest using the student’s PRT to accomplish them.  Please note that due to length your student will likely miss some of the class following the PRT.  Students are responsible for work missed in class.  It is their responsibility to communicate with the teacher ahead of time to get permission to miss class. 

The online registration process through Pick-a-Time is open now and will remain open until the middle of February.  We currently have our availability posted through February. 

Students are asked to complete the Junior Questionnaire in Naviance at least 2 days before the scheduled meeting and parents are asked to complete the Parent Questionnaire in Naviance as well. 

To access Naviance and Pick-a-Time please go to the US Counseling website https://www.chca-oh.org/my-upper-school/my-counseling

PSAT results went live on 12/12/2018. Log into your www.collegeboard.org account to access your scores and see test performance details. 

The official date for the ACT being administered to all our juniors during the school day will be 02/20/2019. More details will be available as the test gets closer. There is nothing students/parents need to do to register, it will be taken care of by the counseling office. Just put the date on your calendars!

Registration is open for NKY Tutoring Math Prep classes for the 02/20/2019 ACT. Register here if interested and to get more information on dates/times. 

A note from Tony Miglio- CEO and Founder of NKY Tutoring

Does your son or daughter struggle with the math section of the ACT?   Are you confused on how to best help them?  NKY Tutoring has a service that WILL help! 

NKY Tutoring now has the ability to offer a practice ACT Math test to students – and generate a report that will break out the strengths and weaknesses of the student on this test.   From there, we will schedule a 1-1 consultation with the parents/student to walk them through the results and provide guidance on the best approach and path to keep growing their score.  This feedback is crucial for students to be able to leverage their strengths, identify their weaknesses and build out the plan for success.  All of this for just $50.

To sign up now, you can visit http://nkytutoring.com/practicetest/ to register.

LEAP is offering free practice ACT tests for 11th graders on 12/8/2018. 

Future diagnostic tests will be offered 01/03/2019 and 02/09/2019.

Test runs 8:30am-12pm and allow students to get an idea of their strengths and weaknesses before they take the real thing. Visit http://leaprogram.com/homepage/services-cincinnati/cin-free-events/#XYZ215

City of Blue Ash Parks and Rec will be hosting a Job Fair on 01/05/2019 for part-time jobs for the spring/summer. Fair will run from 11:00am- 1:00pm and will be held at the Blue Ash Rec Center at 4433 Cooper Road in Blue Ash. Attend the fair or fill out an application at www.BlueAsh.com for available positions as lifeguards, concessions, golf course starters, maintenance  and rangers, and more. 

Rob Portman's office is currently taking applications for spring and summer internships. Internships in Senator Rob Portman’s offices offer students an exciting introduction to the U.S. Senate and the workings of a Senate office. Interns are assigned to work alongside staff responsible for the Senator’s legislative, press, and administrative operations.

Applications will be reviewed for 2019 internships on a rolling basis. Please email a completed application packet including: 1) high school transcript; 2) one page explanation of interest in the internship; and 3) two letters of recommendation to gabrielle_mooney@portman.senate.gov

Please contact our office at 513-684-3265 or via email at gabrielle_mooney@portman.senate.gov if you have any questions regarding internships in Senator Portman’s office.

The Regional Youth Leadership Program provides the opportunity for a rising junior to be exposed to a variety of careers, learn about networking, develop public speaking skills and more. RYL is looking for current sophomores to apply for the 2019-2020 school year. Students should have leadership potential and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students are expected to attend the RYL session each month, sometimes during the school day. There is a $10 application fee and $100 program fee if accepted. 

Visit https://regionalyouthleadership.weebly.com/forms-requirements--selection.html for a paper or online application. All application materials are due March 1, 2019

P&G is looking for diverse, high achieving, motivated seniors in high school for their apprenticeship program.  Students selected for an Apprenticeship with Procter & Gamble will have an opportunity to work Full-time for 8 weeks in the summer. You'll receive business training, perform tasks that are a match with your skills, have a real "hands-on" experience and "own" significant responsibilities. You'll receive coaching and experienced managers will evaluate your performance. Also, you will have an opportunity to meet former Apprentices from local high schools and be a part of social and community service activities. Application deadline is 01/28/2019 and details and the application can be found here

Since 2002, the Wright Scholar program has competitively selected some of the brightest high school juniors and seniors for a paid, hands-on, summer internship in AFRL. These student research assistants are provided the opportunity to perform high-level work on mentor-assigned research projects during their 9-week internship.  Additionally, Wright Scholars participate in a number of classes and workshops through the University of Dayton, The Ohio State University, and Wright State University, along with tours and weekly lectures designed to broaden their knowledge of STEM fields.

Application Requirements: Must be high school junior/senior at time of application

Must be at least 16 years old at program start of 06/13/2019

Must be a US Citizen

Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher

Must have transportation to/from their work place on base

Must be able to participate 40 hrs/week for 9 weeks (no more than 5 days off during internship)

Must be interested in STEM career fields. There are also a limited number of medical field internships as well. 

For more information and for the application (opens 11/19/2018) go to https://www.wpafb.af.mil/Welcome/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/985968/wright-scholar-research-assistant-program/

The purpose of this scholarship is to help inspire and encourage high school students wanting to continue and complete higher education in a technology field, while promoting community service with high impact programs in our communities. Scholarship recipient will receive a $2500 scholarship

Eligibility  (if you are a SOS leader, you are a perfect candidate!)

·       High school seniors in the Greater Cincinnati area (including N. Kentucky)

·       Record of outstanding community service in our community

·       Recommendation provided by peers or faculty familiar with the student’s community impact

·       Intending to declare a major in a STEM-related field of study at a college or university program (computer science, MIS, Data Analytics, Digital Design, etc.)

·       Preference will be given to women candidates if a tie breaker is necessary

http://payitforwardcincinnati.org/lisa-kaminski-memorial-scholarship/

The Charles L. Warren Memorial Heritage Scholarship is now available for eligible students to submit.  The one-time $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to several outstanding high school seniors and may be used at any Ohio college or university.

Students from underrepresented populations with a grade point average of a 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale who are in a college preparatory curriculum are eligible to compete for the scholarships. The students must also plan to attend an Ohio college or university. Application requirements include application, personal essay, transcripts, counselor recommendation and a teacher, clergy or other recommendation is optional. Deadline is 01/21/2019

Click here to access application forms.

Students who reside in Clermont County are eligible to apply for one of the OSU Clermont County Alumni Scholarships. See your college counselor for a copy of the application. Application must be submitted electronically 01/26/19.

Seniors applying to Washington University in St. Louis, be sure to log into the WashU Pathway to apply for the Danforth Scholars Program.

The Danforth Scholars Program is now a self-nominating program. Students must apply to the University and the Program by 01/02/2019 by 5:00 p.m. Central time. Danforth Scholars application includes a short answer, short essay and a 3rd letter of recommendation.