Mercer County Senior High School Counselor Corner

05/24/2023

11/08/2022

Let the students in your life know this: They can set up a free account at www.raise.me and add their activities & achievements to their portfolio to earn micro-scholarships to 250+ colleges.

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11/02/2022

WHY GO to college or career training? You’re more likely to be able to get – and keep a job! Info on HOW TO GO: https://govember.tiny.us/how2GO

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11/01/2022

Congratulations to the following seniors for being awarded scholarships and recognition this past weekend at the Senior Salute ceremony!

Luke Whitenack was selected to attend and leadership institute in Washington DC in the spring.

Lleyton Penn received a $100 cash scholarship and Kalise Gammon was awarded a $4,000 scholarship to attend Georgetown University.

All three of these Titans are currently enrolled in multiple dual credit courses here at MCSHS and currently in the process of selecting their college pathways.

Keep up the good work Class of 2023!

10/20/2022

Great talk today with our 9th and 10th grade students about the appropriate use of technology!
Thank you Scott Harvey for helping us BE AWARE of the choices we make every day and how those choices can affect our future.

10/15/2022

Kentucky students and adults, who have completed their 2023-2024 FAFSA, are eligible to register below for the chance to win a $500 scholarship! The deadline to enter is by midnight EST on April 28, 2023.
Register at https://bit.ly/KYFAFSAChallenge

10/03/2022

Jostens came to speak to our seniors today about 2023 graduation and cap and gown ordering.
Monnie Berger from Jostens will return Thursday, October 6th during lunch to collect orders and on October 17th.

The cost of the basic package - cap/gown/tassel is $37.10. Anything extra seniors would like to order, needs to be indicated on the order form or orders can be placed on www.jostens.com

09/20/2022

ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT!!! Even if your student doesn't have a clue what they want to do - or maybe even ESPECIALLY if - you won't want to miss this! (FYI - "College" includes short-term certification/credential programs, too!) https://fb.me/e/208GFzwWh Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

09/20/2022

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation invests in exceptional students who are dedicated to leadership, service, and action that positively affects others.
High school seniors, apply now for one of 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 by October 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. Eastern!
For more details and a link to the application, visit Cokeurl.com/beacokescholar.

Our application is open! High school seniors, apply for our $20,000 college scholarship by October 31, 2022.

09/19/2022

Over 400 MCSHS juniors and seniors visited 35+ college and military representative tables from 3 different states!
This was a great opportunity for our students to start planning their futures!