Summer Job Opportunities

King's Island is currently accepting applications for the 2015 operating season. Opportunities are available in all areas, including admissions, food and beverage, games, merchandise sales, ride operations, and more! For more information or to complete an application visit the Kings Island website: www.visitkingsisland.com/jobs. Students must be at least 15 years of age in order to apply. Work permits are available from school in the Main Office.

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Careers in Media Internship Opportunity

Careers in Media is an Internship Program for Minority High School Students. Current high school juniors who are interested in a career in the media industry are invited to apply for an unpaid summer internship with WCPO 9 on Your Side. Students must meet the following qualifications:

1.  Be an ethnic minority student.
2.  Have proven academic success.
3.  Possess leadership skills
4.  Be involved in the community.
5.  Participate in extracurricular activities
6.  Have a strong interest in broadcasting, web journalism, public relations, journalism, social media, or a related field.

If your student fits these qualification and is interested in apply for this internship, please have them visit their guidance counselor for more information. DEADLINE for applications is March 31, 2015!!

**FREE WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY - Students are who interested in just exploring the possibility of a career in media can attend a free workshop at WCPO 9 on Your Side on Saturday, February 28 from 10am-12pm. Students can register through the WCPO 9 on Your Side Facebook page by clicking on More, and then Events. Deadline for registering is February 21. Seating is limited, so register now!

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 College Corner

Acceptance Letters

Those students who applied to colleges prior to December 1 should start receiving responses from the admissions office regarding acceptance status. Please let us know when you receive these. We would love the opportunity to celebrate with you!

Scholarship Offers

As you receive scholarship offers from schools and outside organizations, please bring us a copy of your letter. We would love to highlight you in our newsletter. We announce all scholarship offers at graduation and would love to celebrate your success at the end of the year. We will announce all offers, regardless of whether or not you choose to accept them.

College Applications

Seniors,as you continue to fill out college applications, please keep your guidance counselor informed on your progress. If we know which schools you are applying to, we may have some helpful information that could make the application process a little easier. The sooner we know you are applying, the sooner we can work on getting your transcripts and recommendations put together. Don't forget: you need to fill out a transcript request form for each application you are submitting. The first transcript is free of charge and each additional transcript has a $5 fee. See your guidance counselor for more information.

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SAT/ACT Information

All seniors planning to attend college will need to take either the SAT or ACT for admissions requirements. Here are some upcoming test dates:

SAT:  March 14, 2015 (registration deadline is February 13)

ACT: April 18, 2015 (registration deadline is March 13)

Registration and additional test dates can be found on the following web pages:

SAT: www.collegeboard.org

ACT: www.act.org

**ACT, PSAT & SAT Classes Presented by UC Communiversity

Visit their website for more information: UC Communiversity Test Prep

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Scholarship Information

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

This scholarship is offered to seniors who plan to attend a 4-year university and major in the fields of engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry. Application deadline is February 27, 2015 by 5:00pm EST. Visit their website for more information: www.buickachievers.com

Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

Seniors have access to several college scholarships offered by Cincinnati area foundations through one application through the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation. Applications must be submitted online. Students will need to request a transcript to be sent by their guidance counselor. All applications must be submitted in full by April 30, 2015. Please visit the website for the application and more information: www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org

UD's Marianist Leadership Scholarship Program (MLS) 

Seniors who maintain a 3.0 high school GPA and who are admitted to the University of Dayton are eligible to apply for an annual $4000 scholarship. Students who are accepted to the MLS Program are expected to meet certain expectations, including attending monthly meetings, maintaining a 3.0 GPA, building community on campus through servant leadership and demonstrating Marianist values. Please see your guidance counselor for more information.

**Application deadline is Feb. 17. Guidance counselors are required to submit an online recommendation. Please give us notice by Feb. 10 if you plan to apply for the MLS program.