High School Student Resources

The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics is a dual-credit academy for academically exceptional Kentucky students. Craft Academy provides students with a postsecondary residential experience to complete their junior and senior years of high school by enrolling in college courses. The Craft Academy's purpose is to meet the unique educational needs of academically gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors in the Commonwealth. The academic rigor of the Craft Academy challenges students to excel at their highest level through project-based STEM+X courses and hands-on learning experiences, with emphasis on innovation, design and creativity, and civic and regional engagement.

The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky is a residential program for bright, highly motivated Kentucky high school students who have demonstrated interest in pursuing advanced careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Housed on the campus of Western Kentucky University, students take college classes, engage in faculty-led research, and have the ability to study abroad.

The Gatton Academy also seeks to provide its students with the companionship of peers; to encourage students to develop the creativity, curiosity, reasoning ability, and self-discipline that lead to independent thought and action; and to aid students in developing integrity that will enable them to benefit society.

The goal is to enable Kentucky's exceptional young scientists and mathematicians to learn in an environment which offers advanced educational opportunities, preparing them for leadership roles in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) will begin accepting applications for summer 2022 on Monday, November 15th. GSE brings teens together from around the state of Kentucky, immerses them in a creative space, and arms them with the tools they need to unleash their entrepreneurial spirits. While all participants gain vital entrepreneurial skills through the program to use as they enter the workplace or continue into higher education, 20 new businesses have already been launched by young entrepreneurs. Others have filed for multiple patents and developed new ideas and relationships that sow the seeds for more business formation. In addition, as a direct result of their participation In GSE, participants qualify for some $5 million in scholarship opportunities from Kentucky's universities and colleges.

GSE has arranged to host 6 virtual events via Zoom this fall to showcase the GSE experience and dive into the application process. Find links to register here, and schedule below.

Virtual Informational Events for GSE

Wednesday, September 22nd from 4-5 pm ET

Wednesday, October 20th from 4-5 pm ET

Wednesday, November 17th from 4-5 pm ET

Wednesday, December 1st 10th from 4-5 pm ET

Wednesday, December 15th from 4-5 pm ET

Wednesday, January 5th from 4-5 pm ET

This free, prestigious program will take place on Northern Kentucky University's campus and is open to all current 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students.

Please visit their website to learn more about the program and to apply: kentuckygse.com.

The Center believes the region’s youth are the future. And in the words of U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), “no young person should have to leave home to find his or her future.” Through Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers, and the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI) youth programs, The Center helps middle school students through rising high school seniors develop the skills they need to seize their potential as the region’s next generation of business and entrepreneurial leaders. MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE BY CLICKING ON THE LINK TO THE LEFT.

Find everything you need for planning, preparing and paying for college, as well as general education news that you can use, at KHEAA .

Looking for ways to help your community through volunteer/service opportunities? Click the link to check out local organizations looking for volunteers.

Test Prep Resources:

SAT

Trustworthy, practical SAT prep from the makers of the test

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Not only can you register for the ACT at ACT, Inc., but it also offers lots of great free ACT studying resources, including study tips, sample questions — even complete tests.

College Board offers study resources for the SAT reasoning and subject tests, and for Advanced Placement tests, too.

College Planning Resources:

Tour a college campus online without leaving the comfort of your home. eCampusTours.com is a college planning website featuring 360° x 360° virtual college tours of over a thousand college campuses.

CollegeWeekLive is a free virtual college fair that connects students with hundreds of colleges and universities from around the world. It offers students the same benefits as a traditional college fair — in a virtual setting. Students can see live streaming video presentations from admissions representatives, visit virtual booths to ask questions, and get more information.

The College Fair

Useful app for students beginning the college admissions process

Price: Free Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

C'REER

Free app helps kids refine career search, connect to universities

For students who are unsure where to begin, this app helps jump-start the college and career application process.

Price: Free Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Financial Aid, Student Loans, or Scholarships:

Most colleges require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to provide grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities.

EducationPlanner.org. offers great resources to help think about, choose, and pay for college.

RaiseMe

Proactive tool lets students earn scholarship money in high school

Price: Free Platforms: Website (CLICK THE ICON TO THE LEFT FOR A LINK)

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