Students interested in applying to a service academy should see Mrs. Kirby for an informational packet from Congressman Steve Austria.

All transcripts must be requested at least 10 school days before their due date.

None at this time

"8 of the Best" college presentation. Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. Admissions representatives from Claremont McKenna College, Colorado College, Connecticut College, Grinnell College, Haverford College, Kenyon College, Macalaster College, and Sarah Lawrence College will give presentations on admission, financial aid, and each of the colleges. Register online at 8ofthebestcolleges.org

How to send ACT/SAT scores

Fisher no longer includes ACT and SAT scores on student transcripts because of score choice policies and colleges’ requirements that scores be sent directly from the testing agency.

To send ACT scores, log in to your ACT student account at http://www.actstudent.org and click on “send my scores”. 

To send SAT scores, log in to your College Board account at http://sat.collegeboard.org and click on “send scores”.

YoungArts Scholarship. Students who are outstanding in the arts are encouraged to visit the youngarts website for information on the Presidential Scholar in the Arts program and the various opportunities available to students selected to be part of the organization. Visit website to apply for more details.  (website)

Scholarship Applications Available in the Guidance Office

Lancaster Men's Chorus Scholarship. Students must be majoring in music.
Deadline is June 15, 2012.

University of Rio Grande American Free Enterprise and Leadership Conference. June 17-22. Students can earn 2 semester college credits. For additional information, contact Carol Smith at csmith@rio.edu. Applications are available in the guidance office.

Ohio University Summer Honors Academy. July 15-August 11. Students must have at least a 3.5 GPA. Visit www.ohio.edu/honorsacademy for more information.

Nationwide Children's Hospital Athletic Training Workshop. June 13-15. Topics include an introduction to the field of athletic training, enhancing knowledge of common injuries, functional rehab activities, and hands-on taping labs with lecture sessions. Application is available in the guidance office.

Nationwide Children's Hospital Young Scientist Education Series will help students explore the scientific method and careers in medical research. Go to www.nationwidechildrens.org/edu and click on "click here for information on educational programs" for more information and to register.
 

George Washington University Pre-College Program. Various programs for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Visit precollege.gwu.edu for more information and to apply.

Washington University in St. Louis summer experience. Students must have completed their sophomore or junior year. Courses are offered in languages, sciences, humanities, and social studies. Summer writing, pre-medical, and photojournalism institutes are also offered. Visit summerexperiences.wustl.edu for more information and to apply.

Otis College of Art and Design offers various summer programs in architecture, communication arts, digital media, fashion design, fine arts, product design, toy design, and creative writing. Visit www.otis.edu/soa for more information and to apply.

University of Dayton Summer Honors Engineering Camp. Students will experience engineering first hand. Open to 9-11th graders with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. For more information and to apply, go to http://go.udayton.edu/engr/honors_camp.
Deadline is May 10, 2012.

Urbana University Shelton Leadership Challenge. July 1-6. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students will participate in team building activities, learn about decision making, participate in a service project, and develop leadership skills. Applications are available online at www.urbana.edu - search for "Shelton".
Deadline is May 15, 2012.

University of Notre Dame Summer Scholars. Students will have the opportunity to experience the life of a Notre Dame student, staying the residence hall, taking classes, and having access to all of the recreational facilities at Notre Dame. Two week programs are available in acting, archaeology, China's transformation, Dante's Inferno, The Brothers Karamazov, Entrepreneurship, film, life science, literature, policy debate & public speaking, pre-law, psychology, theology, and voice. More information and an application is available at precollege.nd.edu.