Grade 11 - Sign up for the PSAT

College bound juniors need to sign up to take the PSAT by October 1st.  Cost is $15 and can be paid in the guidance office.  This is the best deal for SAT prep out there, with the SAT all you get back is a score.  With the PSAT, you get a score, the test book, a copy of both your student's answers and the correct answers, and access to a customized SAT study plan from the College Board.  Don't let your student miss out on this opportunity!

Grade 10 – Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar

One outstanding tenth grade student from OCHS who shows great leadership potential can be selected to attend the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar next summer. Please visit http://www.hoby.org/ to learn more about this potential opportunity. After reviewing the website, interested sophomores should see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office by October 15.

Grade 12 – New Scholarships and College Programs

Emory Scholars and Goizueta Scholars represent an impressive array of academic, cultural, and extracurricular interests and achievements. Emory Scholar awards are renewable for four years of undergraduate study, provided recipients maintain high standards of personal and academic excellence. For detailed information about the Emory Scholars program, please visit www.emory.edu/admission/scholars

The Mercer University School of Engineering is inviting OCHS to nominate 1-3 seniors to participate in their Engineering Scholarship Challenge on Saturday, October 23 in Macon, GA. Valuable scholarships will be offered this fall for this program. Please visit www.mercer.edu/engineering for more details and see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office if you are interested in attending this event.

High school seniors can win a $1,000 scholarship for their education through the SunTrust Off To College Sweepstakes. For complete details and to apply, please visit www.offtocollege.info