Juniors who plan on attending college need to consider taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16 to get prepared for the SAT.  The SAT only gives you a score, the PSAT gives you a scores, the questions with correct answers and a study guide to help you prepare for the SAT.  The PSAT only costs $16 and your student can sign up with Ms Oliver in the front office.  Signup deadline in October 7.

Sophomores who are interested in developing leadership skills, may be interested in being nominated to attend the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar. OCHS can send one sophomore student to this event this summer. Please visit www.HOBY.org for complete details. If you are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas by October 2.

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites high school students to write an essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956. The first-place winner receives $10,000. The second-place winner receives $1,000. Up to five finalists receive $500 each. For essay information, registration and submission, visit jfklibrary.org .

Students who plan on attending the University of North Georgia may be interested in learning more about their Honors Program. Freshman applicants to the Honors Program must have a minimum academic GPA of a 3.5 and a minimum SAT score of 1150 (CR & Math). An ACT composite score of 24 is required. For complete details, please visit http://ung.edu/honors-program. You may also contact Dr. Eric Skipper at (678) 717-3947.

Attention students and parents. Colleges and Universities from across the county are coming to Athens for the annual PROBE College Fair. Meet with representatives from over 90 Colleges and Universities. Learn more about academic majors, admissions, and scholarships.  The fair will be held at The Classic Center on Monday, September 16th from 6:00-8:30 pm.  Pre-register at www.gaprobe.org or text CollegeTour to 33233.

The President's Scholarship Competition at Georgia College and State University will be held on December 6, 2013. The PSC awards scholarships to incoming first-year students with superior academic accomplishments. Students must have a minimum SAT score of 1250 (critical reading and math) or an ACT Composite Score of 28. The minimum academic GPA must be a 3.5. The competition includes a personal interview with GA College faculty members and a class discussion with faculty and students. A tour of the campus will be given as well. For complete details and registration information, please visit gscu.edu/psc.

Top 10th, 11th and 12th grade students of OCHS can be nominated to attend the Careers in National Security: Diplomacy, Intelligence & Defense, a National Youth Leadership Forum to be held in Washington, D.C. this spring. During six days of stimulating, hands-on experiences, students will learn about national security careers while enhancing communication, conflict resolution and decision-making skills. For more information and to be nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office. The nomination deadline is September 27

The University of Georgia will host the annual Athens PROBE College Fair on Monday, September 16, 2013 from 6-8:30pm at the Classic Center located downtown Athens.  High school students from the surrounding area have the opportunity to gain valuable information from approximately 100 southeastern colleges and universities.

Coordinated by the University of Georgia Office of Undergraduate Admissions, this event allows students, parents, and those interested in higher education to gather information about schools from across the nation.  Admissions representatives will be readily available to answer questions on topics such as admissions criteria, application deadlines, financial aid, SAT/ACT requirements, and campus life.

For registration information visit www.gaprobe.org  Parking will be available at the Classic Center deck during the event.

Students interested in Boston University may want to learn more about the BU Trustee Scholarship Competition. There will be 26 new Trustee Scholars selected for next fall at BU. The scholarship pays for four years of full tuition. Please visit bu.edu/admissions/trustee for complete details.

For information regarding college level co-op programs, please visit www.waceinc.org . This site will provide information on merit scholarships to nine different institutions with co-op programs. There are 160 merit scholarships available. The deadline to apply for the scholarships is February 14, 2014

The Jefferson Scholars Foundation seeks to grant individuals scholarships to the University of Virginia. Jefferson Scholarships are granted on the basis of merit alone. The Foundation pays directly to each recipient a stipend that will cover the full cost of attending the University. The award covers living expenses as well as tuition.  The Jefferson Scholars Foundation will select the most highly talented students in the world. Successful applicants must have demonstrated uncommon academic abilities, exceptional leadership talents and an understanding of the broader community around them. For further details, please visit http://www.jeffersonscholars.org/ . OCHS can nominate one student for this scholarship. After reviewing the website,  please see Mr. Guthas by October 1 if you are interested in being nominated.


Senior students who are interested in attending Auburn University may be interested in visiting auburn.edu/scholarship to review available scholarships for next Fall. Incoming Freshmen must apply through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager by December 1 to receive consideration for Freshman scholarships and priority consideration for General Scholarships.

The Mercer University School of Engineering is pleased to invite seniors to participate in their annual Scholarship Challenge in Macon, GA on Saturday, November 16. This event will include a campus tour, a parent's program and a scholarship challenge (test) in the afternoon. You may contact the event coordinator, Dr. Aaron Collins, at (478) 301-2097 or collins_as@mercer.edu for further questions.

Students may now be nominated for the Careers in Medicine Forum being held this summer hosted by Envision. Students attending Careers in Medicine hear directly from graduate students about the medical school application process and a typical first-year experience. Nominees will experience firsthand the challenges facing medial students and health care professionals. The program is open to all high school students and up to ten OCHS students can be nominated. For complete details, please visit www.envisionexperience.com/TeachMedicine . If you are interested in being nominated after reviewing the website, please let Mr. Guthas know by September 20.  

Broun to Host Military Academy Day 2013

U.S. Representative Paul C. Broun, M.D. (GA-10) will host a Military Academy Day on Saturday, September 21^st from 10 a.m. until noon in the Old Georgia Capitol Building of Georgia Military College.  Representatives from the United States Air Force, Naval, Military, Merchant Marine and Coast Guard academies will be in attendance to talk about the application and nomination process and to answer questions.  The event is free and open to students in grades eight through twelve.  Those who are interested in attending can contact Reagan Williams at 706-340-9410 or Reagan.Williams@mail.house.gov with any questions.