North Olmsted Juniors and Junior Parents! 

As you close out junior year, it’s time to start planning ahead.   

For those of you interested in beginning your scholarship search, here are some national scholarships  (need-based and merit-based) that have deadlines in the fall.  If these are something you are interested in, it would be a good idea to start applications over the summer when you have some extra time, as they can be extensive.  

You can also find many scholarships at these sites as well.  There is a scholarship search guide attached.Big Future https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-searchScholarship America https://scholarshipamerica.org/

Many schools are returning to use test scores.  If you are planning to apply to The Ohio State University, you will need to send a test score.  If you are planning to apply to a highly selective school or a school in the south (Florida, Georgia, some others), you will need to supply a test score.  You should check each school’s website to see what they require.  Even if a school does not use a test score for admissions, they may use it to award scholarships.  I have attached flyers for some of the College Now test preparation programs this summer.  They are free and/or give you a stipend for participating!

These are a great way to help clarify your interests.  Many are low or no cost, or may offer scholarships. These are some local options, and you can find more by searching for K-12 programs at individual college websites.   University of Akron Engineering Day Camp: https://www.uakron.edu/engineering/k12-programs/University of Akron Business Day Camp: https://www.uakron.edu/business/about-us/k12#ASPIREJohn Carroll University - various areas including business, healthcare, engineering, writing, pre-law, leadership - day or residential offerings https://www.jcu.edu/academics/summer-in-the-heights/Tri C Summer Camps: https://www.tri-c.edu/youth-programs/youth-summer-camps/index.html 

College Now offers our xplore! programs in different career areas.  This year, there is a music industry option offered with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  A flyer is attached.  More programs will be announced at a later date.   

YOU - Youth Opportunities Unlimited. These are career and workforce opportunities for students in Cuyahoga County.  Look at the many options under the employment tab.  The Intern application is due April 1, and the Summer Youth Employment is due May 1.  The Summer Career Academies under the Summer Youth Employment section might be of interest to some students.https://www.youcle.org/ 

I am available to start working with juniors and junior families.  At this time, please email me directly at sarcuri@collegenowgc.org to make an appointment to see me.I will be at North Olmsted HS on the following dates:April 30, May 14

Best,Mrs. Arcuri"