September CAP Newsletter

Test Prep Opportunities

• 6 Tips to Help You Stand Out for Admission
• 5 Essay Topics You Should Never Write About

Bishop Hartley Scholarship Information

Scholarships are classified by:

1. Merit – based on GPA and test scores – check with the college/university for more information
2. Need Based
3. Athletic
4. Ethnicity
5. Special Talent – Art, Music, etc.
6. Community Service
7. Leadership

Applying for Scholarships

1. Apply Early
2. Follow Directions
3. Be organized
4. Check your work
5. Keep copies of everything
6. Reapply – if necessary
7. Know the schools eligibility requirements & guidelines for applying – check with school
8. Pay Attention to deadlines

BEWARE OF SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS Federal Trade Commission’s 7 Basic Warning Signs:

1. “This scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”
2. “You can’t get this information anywhere else.”
3. “May I have your credit card/bank account number to hold this scholarship?”
4. “We’ll do all the work for you.”
5. “The scholarship will cost some money.”
6. “You’ve been selected by a national foundation to receive a scholarship.”
7. “You’re a finalist” in a competition you never entered

 How to find outside scholarships?

1. Outside Scholarships November 2022-February 2023 Deadlines
2. Check with the College or University you are applying to
   1. Some will have a list of available outside scholarships
3. Links for outside scholarships
   1. Fast Web: www.fastweb.com
   2. Going Merry Scholarship Match: https://www.goingmerry.com/
   3. College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
   4. Federal Aid: https://studentaid.gov/
   5. Naviance Search Tool: Under College Tab – National Scholarship Search
   6. Raise Me: www.raise.me
   7. Scholarships.com: www.scholarships.com
   8. The Columbus Foundation: https://columbusfoundation.org/students/scholarships

College Board/AP Website

AP Credit Score Policy LookUp

• 4 Year Outlook – Comprehensive School Counseling Program

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• E-Cigarette Dangers from the Surgeon General
• How Not to Be a Lawnmower Parent
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Information for Seniors and Senior Parents

• Senior Parent Presentation
• Senior Calendar (1st Quarter)
• College Cost Comparison Worksheet
• Financial Aid Presentation
• Timeline for Applying to College
• October CAP

Information for Juniors and Junior Parents

• September 2023 Junior Parent Meeting
• OSU Bishop Hartley Admissions Updates | University of Dayton Resources
• Questions to Ask the Financial Aid Office
• College Visit Worksheet
• Federal Student Aid Information

Information for Sophomores and Sophomore Parents

• January 2024 Sophomore Parent Meeting
• Extracurricular Log

2023 PSAT/NMSQT Scores

• Understanding Your Digital PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
• Understanding Scores for Students and Families

WORK PERMITS 

Here is how can students go about obtaining a work permit under Ohio’s Minor Labor Laws if schools are closed

According to the Ohio Department of Commerce, if a minor has all necessary paperwork completed and is unable to get the permit processed due to school closure, the completed paperwork may itself stand in the place of the physically printed permit. Employers should keep the paperwork on file, just like they would the permit. The formal permit should be processed as soon as the school is reopened.

As a reminder, hour restrictions outlined in Ohio Revised Code Section 4109 are still in place for any week that was not a pre-planned school holiday (i.e., spring break) and the prohibited/hazardous occupation restrictions are still active.

Click here to download the Work Permit.

With the nurse also being out they will have to get a physician's signature. Click here to download the form.

Direct any questions about the process to Eileen Fantozzi, the counseling administrative assistant.