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What's New?
The state of Ohio recently established the Governor’s Merit Scholarship (GMS) and chartered non-public schools are included in this scholarship. The GMS provides up to $5,000/year in financial assistance to high school seniors who are identified as graduating in the top 5% of their class and who will attend an Ohio college/university (public or not for profit). The GMS is renewable for up to 4 years. Those seniors on target for earning the distinction as a Bishop Fenwick Scholar for graduating with a 4.25 GPA and higher are in the running for this scholarship.
Flock Block with the Counselors
Counselors met with freshmen to review the upcoming exam schedule. Study tips were shared and uploaded into the Class of 2027 Notebook.
Class of 2025
Juniors should have completed two Flourish Career Coaching modules with their Flock Block teachers this week. We encourage the students to share their Values, Academic Profile, and Personal Lens worksheets with their parents.
Scholarships/Financial Aid
Courtesy of Sallie Mae: Register for our free webinar on Wednesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. ET "The first step to finding the money you need for college: Completing the FAFSA®", and we’ll cover:
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The key changes to the FAFSA® itself and naming conventions.
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Key FAFSA® tips for students.
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How to get the FAFSA® process started.
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What students and parents need (and don’t need!) to complete the FAFSA®.
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Things to consider before, during, and after the FAFSA® is completed.
Hamilton County Residents Scholarships: Hamilton County Scholarship Program Application Opens December 8th! Click here.
Middletown Community Foundation: available for seniors living in Middletown, Monroe, Trenton, Franklin, and Madison. Deadline is February 1 at 5:00 p.m. Apply at MCF - 2024 Scholarship Application Portal.
Seniors who Reside in Warren County: There are 3 different scholarships available to you – pick up your applications in The Nest. Deadline is February 23, 2024.
You Can Count of Me Scholarship: For seniors attending high schools in this area with a 2.5 or higher! Click here.
Enrichment
FBI Cincinnati: Interested in learning more about jobs in the FBI? Check out these upcoming programs. Application deadline is December 15. Click here.
Cincinnati ZooTeens: Volunteer Opportunity for ages 13-17. Click here.
Wellness Tip of the Week
What is the TRUE reason for the season? Not PowerPoint Christmas lists, Amazon wish lists, or family shopping trips to Kenwood. Charlie Brown’s Linus reminds us about the REAL meaning of Christmas:
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding
in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:
and they were so afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior,
which is Christ the Lord.”
Counselor Information
As a reminder, our counselor breakdown is:
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