Super Wednesday On Wednesday, October 16th, we will be running an adjusted schedule.  During that time, students will engage in testing and/or counselor presentations.  Juniors will have an opportunity to take the PSAT for free.  This test is great preparation for the students taking the SAT and also an opportunity to get scholarships for post-secondary education.  Sophomores will be taking the PLAN test, a preparatory test for the ACT.  Freshmen will have a class meeting and hear presentations on four year planning and Career Cruising.  Seniors will have a class meeting and should report to the auditorium at a time TBD.

Thinking about going to a Christian College? Please attend the National Christian College Fair, coming to Lancaster on October 7^th. This opportunity will allow you to meet many representatives from some of the top Christian Colleges in North America and think about college opportunities available to you. You will also be able to attend workshops for college transition and financial aid. If you’re interested, come to the Counseling Office for more information.

Are you a sophomore or junior thinking about a career in business, leadership, international relations, or the healthcare industry? You are invited to attend an information session being held on Thursday, October 10^th. At this meeting you’ll learn about the University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy and the Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship. To learn more, pick up a flyer in the Counseling Office. These are the programs that were formerly known as the Pennsylvania Governor’s Schools and are excellent opportunities. 

Current sophomores and juniors interested in experiential summer program opportunities in the healthcare industry, business, leadership and international relations are encouraged to attend an informational session held on Thursday, October 10th from 7-8pm  at the Conference & Training Center at IU 13, Burle Business Park, 1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster.   If possible, please contact Janice Estabrook, gifted education and enrichment coordinator, if you are planning to attend at 606-1732 or janice_estabrook@iu13.org

Do you have a green thumb? Is garden planning an interest of yours? Then you should think about participating in the Hershey Gardens Scholarship Competition. Students in grades 10 through 12 are invited to compete for scholarship money and a chance for your design to be displayed at Hershey Gardens. You can work in groups of up to 4 people.  Registration is due November 15^th. For more information, please come to the Counseling Office or e-mail education@hersheygardens.org.

Are you a girl looking to become a positive role model for Elementary and Middle school girls and also need to fulfill your community service requirement? Then you are invited to join the Girls on the Run Junior Coaching Program. For information and a registration form, please visit the Counseling office.

The Penn State College of Art and Architecture is holding a Fall Visit Day at the University Park campus on Monday, October 14^th, 2013. Students are invited to attend to look into different degree programs and facilities available in the College of Arts and Architecture. To learn more about this event, please obtain a flyer from the Counseling Office.

All students interested in a career in Architecture, Construction and Engineering are invited to join the ACE Mentoring Program. Through this program, students will have the chance to learn about a career in the building industry and put their skills to the test in a building project. Registration is due by Monday, September 30^th. For more information, come by the Counseling Office to pick up a flyer.