Senior Information
To be eligible for certain programs and scholarship opportunities, you need to create an account with the National Honor Society. Here is the access link.
Here are two scholarship search engines that may be of use to you:
College Board's Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
College Greenlight: https://www.cappex.com/greenlight/landing
As seniors, there are some optional webinars offered by NHS to help with college decision making, planning, and financial scholarships. After registering, NHS will send you a reminder to attend closer to the webinar date.
ECPR (Emotionally Connect, Partner, and Respond)
September 27, 2022, 7:30 p.m. CT register here
Most people know how to respond to a physical health crisis, but few, regardless of age, know how to respond to an emotional one. The Emotionally Connect, Partner, Respond (ECPR) lesson covers important aspects of youth mental illness, including how common it is, facts on suicide, warning signs, how to detect if a friend is experiencing a crisis, how to connect a friend with people and resources that can help, and much more. The lesson will prepare youth to advocate for their peers when it comes to emotional safety.
Crafting an Impactful Personal Statement
Writing about yourself can be difficult, but it’s important to share your own unique story in your college essay. This session features guided activities and writing strategies to help applicants shine in preparing a personal statement.