College and career
Assessments, Events and lecture series
Throughout the school year, students are given numerous opportunities to further their college and career readiness. Many are grade level specific and exact dates vary from year to year. The information provided here gives a general overview of some of the activities, assessments and events available to students.
college and career lecture series
The Office of School Counseling hosts a series of lectures and webinars for students and parents focusing on a variety of topics college and career related. When available, links will be provided to the presentations after they occur. For upcoming events, please refer to registration information in the description. Be sure to check back regularly for updates!
Upcoming and ongoing Lectures
Stay tuned for future opportunities!
Past Lectures
Busting Career Myths: A Panel Discussion
February 28, 2024
LHS Auditorium
Busting Career Myths: A Panel Discussion for Parents/Guardians
Don’t believe the myths! Sponsored by the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce and the Loveland Business Advisory Council, this event in the LHS College and Career Lecture Series is designed for parents/guardians to gain a better understanding of the most in-demand careers in greater Cincinnati and beyond. The rapid transformation of the workforce over the last five years has created many new opportunities and considerations for families to make when discussing career options at home.
Holly Binnig (Chief Medical Officer at HealthSource of Ohio), Mike Ferritto (Manager at Nestle PURINA), Patty Reisz (Senior Vice President, Commercial Credit IT at Fifth Third Bank) and Steve Kelly (Fire Chief at Miami Township Fire & EMS) share information about this important topic. Everyone will leave this panel discussion with the latest information about in-demand careers as well as proven strategies for career planning success at home.
Important Updates About the FAFSA
November 28, 2023
Virtual Event
7:00pm
Are you ready for the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? This event is for you!
Ms. Brandi Everhart, the Director of Financial Aid at Miami University, will share information regarding the changes to the FAFSA for 2024-2025. All college bound seniors and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.
ACT/SAT 101 - 4 Steps to an Individualized Plan for Successful Testing
October 26, 2023
Virtual Event
7:00pm
Will your student take the Practice ACT during Exploration Wednesday on October 11? This event is for you!
Attendees will learn the following:
Your student has a LEAP Lens ACT Diagnostic report- learn how to read it
How to make the best choice between the SAT and ACT
When your child should ideally take the first (and last) test - create a personalized timeline
How much preparation is typically needed for best scores
Know how Covid “test-optional” policies impact admissions
Leave with a solid, individualized plan for college entrance testing, saving you time and money.
Registrants will be emailed a link to a PDF workbook to print in advance of the event. All juniors and sophomores and their parents/guardians are highly encouraged to attend.
Interview Series - Building Your Dream!
With the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. John Coburn, the series will feature guests that highlight how they found success in achieving their goals in life. To access the interviews, please click on the links below.
Interview #1: Chris Anderson from OutSCIder
Interview #2: Carlos Berroa - Professional Baseball Scout
FREE College Application Seminar - Class of 2024
July 18 - July 20, 2023
9:00am - 12:00pm
LHS Cafeteria
Overwhelmed by the college application process? We want to help! The College Application Seminar will focus on completing the Common Application, developing effective essays, designing resumes, searching for scholarships, and more! Seniors will leave the experience well ahead of the curve in the application process! There are NO FEES for this event.
Questions? Please contact Mr. Mitchell at mitchedr@lovelandschools.org.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Changes for Fall 2023
April 2023
Virtual Event
This virtual event was hosted by Mr. Mike Garcia from Xavier University and offers an overview of financial aid and of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This particular event is designed for current juniors and their parents/guardians. FAFSA will undergo significant changes for the 24-25 school year which are addressed in this presentation.
ACT/SAT 101 - 4 Steps to an Individualized Plan for Successful Testing
November 10, 2022
Virtual Event
7:00pm
Additional links discussed during the presentation:
Did you know there is an 8-month window in which a student should take the first ACT or SAT? There's a downside to starting too early or late! Attendees of this event will learn the following:
How to make the best choice between the SAT and ACT
When students should ideally take the first (and last) test - create a personalized timeline
How much preparation is typically needed for best scores
Know how Covid “test-optional” policies impact admissions
Leave with a solid, individualized plan for college entrance testing, saving you time and money.
Registrants will be emailed a link to a PDF workbook to print in advance of the event. All juniors and sophomores and their parents/guardians are highly encouraged to attend.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
October 18, 2022
Virtual Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
This virtual event will be hosted by Mr. Mike Garcia from Xavier University and will offer an overview of financial aid and of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This particular event is designed for seniors and their parents/guardians.
FAFSA will undergo significant changes for the 24-25 school year so current juniors, sophomores and freshmen are encouraged to wait until the presentation that will be held in October 2023.
ROTC - Leadership Development for Service to Our Nation
September 27, 2022
The ROTC - Leadership Development for Service to Our Nation presentation features retired and active duty military personnel sharing information regarding the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Topics include: what is ROTC, who is the ideal candidate, what is the scholarship program, how to apply and strategies for success.
The Road to College
March 2022
The Road to College presentation gives a general overview of the entire college process. College research, visits, ACT/SAT testing, application process and much more will be discussed.
Five Steps to Success: Career Planning at Home
February 17, 2022
LHS Auditorium
6:00pm
In-person Event
No advanced registration required
Families offer one of the primary influences on their children's career development. Knowing how to help your student is not always easy. The Loveland High School counselors are here to help! This event is for parents/guardians only.
Attendees will learn about the following:
Navigating the unpredictable roads of planning with adolescents
Empowering your student to take charge
Learning from (and allowing for) failure
Seeing planning from the student perspective
Leave with several ideas on moving forward towards success!
ACT/SAT 101 - 4 Steps to an Individualized Plan for Successful Testing
January 13, 2022
Virtual Event
7:00pm
Did you know there is an 8-month window in which a student should take the first ACT or SAT? There's a downside to starting too early or late! Attendees will learn the following:
How to make the best choice between the SAT and ACT
When students should ideally take the first(and last) test - create a personalized timeline
How much preparation is typically needed for best scores
Know how Covid “test-optional” policies impact admissions
Leave with a solid, individualized plan for college entrance testing, saving you time and money. Registrants will be emailed a link to a PDF workbook to print in advance of the event. All juniors and sophomores and their parents/guardians are highly encouraged to attend.
Finding Success as a Nursing Student
November 30, 2021
Virtual Event
7:00pm
This virtual event features LHS graduate and current nursing student Natalie Drury. Any student and parent/guardian who is interested in learning more about this career field is encouraged to attend.
Interested in Physical Therapy?
November 19, 2021
Virtual Event
8:05am - 8:35am
Registration closed
LHS is happy to host Ryan Smith, a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Ohio University, for a virtual informational session focusing on strategies for success in this growing field.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
October 5, 2021
Virtual Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
This virtual event will be hosted by Mr. Mike Garcia from Xavier University and will offer an overview of financial aid and of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This particular event is designed for seniors and their parents/guardians, but all are welcome.
"The Road to College"
March 2021
This session, presented by the LHS Office of School Counseling, will discuss the basics of college searches, admissions terminology and the expectations that colleges have of their students. Information about the school documentation processes in the senior year will also be addressed.
Scholarship Searching 101
March 2, 2021
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the scholarship search process? We can help! Families with students in the class of 2021 and 2022 will learn about best practices as well as ways to find some hidden scholarship gems.
College Credit Plus (CCP) Information Session
January 2021
This session, presented by the LHS Office of School Counseling, will provide general information and application details for the College Credit Plus program. College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual enrollment program that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses from Ohio colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to enhance students’ career readiness and postsecondary success, while providing a wide variety of options to college-ready students, at no or limited costs to students and families.
"YOUniversity: Finding the Right College Fit for YOU"
December 8, 2020
7:00pm
College isn't "one size fits all!" The LHS College & Career Lecture Series events titled "YOUniversity: Finding the Right College Fit for YOU" features Emily Hughes (an admissions counselor from Miami University) who will provide an overview of post-secondary options, helpful tips for researching college options, and will encourage students to choose the right fit by size, location, price, academic programs, etc. Emily will be available at the end for specific questions about college admissions. Undecided Seniors - attend the live event and receive an application fee waiver for Miami University Regionals! All students and parents/guardians in grades 10-12 are encouraged to attend.
ACT-SAT Planning Workshop
November 2, 2020
7:00pm
This session, presented by LEAP*, will discuss if test optional applies to students in the class of 2022 and beyond (Spoiler Alert – not typically!), how to choose testing sites, what is the new ACT Superscore Report, how to plan an effective testing timeline and more!
*Please note that the Loveland City School District does not endorse any particular test prep organization.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
October 5, 2020
7:00pm
This virtual event will be hosted by Mr. Mike Garcia from Xavier University and will cover information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This particular event is designed for seniors and their parents/guardians, but all are welcome.