On this page you will find information about scholarship, nominations for scholars programs, volunteer opportunities, jobs, Colleges coming to Lexington or nearby. summer programs and more.  Please read the entire list so you don't miss anything.  If you would like more info about anything please see your Counselor. 

COLLEGE INFO

 At this time colleges are offering info sessions in person, online and/or virtual college tours.  Check out their websites for more info.

 KHEAA- Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority is a great resource for all things college related- www.kheaa.com

     *Live streaming & real time sessions- https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/sessions?main=1

Virtual College Visits through Henry Clay

Colleges will be visiting Henry Clay.  More info to come.

TUTORING

Free Online Tutoring through Lexington Public Library- Details here.

 Free Essay Editing Services for High School Students from DePaul University- Click here for info. 

 ACT/SAT/PSAT/AP Registration & Test Prep

Students on free & reduced lunch can get fee waivers for the SAT & ACT- contact your counselor.

Other students who need assistance can contact Mrs. Bowman in the Youth Service Center- ciera.bowman@fayette.kyschools.us  

Kentucky Virtual Library- Free test prep https://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome

Free bootcamps for AP & SAT:  https://www.numerade.com/courses/

ACT vs SAT- which one is best for you?  Click here to learn more about Kaplan's FREE practice test weekend to help you decide.

SAT                         Test dates, registration and practice at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

ACT                        Test dates, registration and practice at www.act.org

 PSAT                      Test prep at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10

                               KAPLAN free PSAT test prep- info here.

Free ACT Prep on Learning Express Library- see teacher, counselor or media specialist for info.

College Vine- Your Guide to Free SAT Prep Classes- https://blog.collegevine.com/your-guide-to-free-sat-prep-classes/

6 Free Ways to Prepare for the ACT- https://www.ksl.com/article/46670146/6-free-ways-to-prepare-for-the-act-test

Ultimate Test Prep- scholarship for Free ACT Prep Class- https://ultimatetestprep.com/scholarship/

The College Project 5 week ACT review class - www.thecollegeprojectky.com/events

   *Next classes begin the week of May 10.

Free Virtual SAT or ACT practice tests:  https://www.site.studypoint.com/virtual-practice-tests-a

AP Exam Prep- Revolution Prep- https://www.revolutionprep.com/programs/test-prep/ap/

Tutors Across America- Weekend ACT & SAT Prep Bootcamp- Use coupon code TESTSUCCESS for discounted cost of $149- https://tutorsacrossamerica.com/ACTcourse/?mc_cid=f3a22087b0&mc_eid=[c3062295e8]

Other prep options:  www.prepfactory.com

http://thecollegeprojectky.com/

https://ultimatetestprep.com/

Job opportunities

 Graeter's Hamburg- Click here to apply.

 Cracker Barrel- Apply at https://www.crackerbarrel.com/careers or Text "BARREL" to 97211 

Sonny's BBQ- Flyer here.

Home City Ice- hiring Production/Warehouse (ages 16+) & Delivery (ages 18+)- See flyer to apply.

NOMINATIONS

Thurs. Aug 25  6:30-9pm  Rand Paul 2022 Fall Service Academy Info Fair- Bowling Green, KY- see flyer for details.

Sat. Aug 27 8:30-11:  Andy Barr Academy Day 2022- For students interested in being nominated to a United States Service Academy.  Flyer here. Nomination process FAQ here and Nomination application here.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

ACTIVITY/ SCHOLARSHIPS

HENRY CLAY/FAYETTE CO ACTIVITIES & SCHOLARSHIPS

4-H Brochure here

KENTUCKY

Deadline

12/31/22- George & Stella Knight Essay Contest- 9th-12th grades: https://www.sar.org/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest/

Perry Virtual Experience for high school students who gender identify as female or nonbinary & interested in pursuing careers in orthopaedics and/or engineering.  https://perryinitiative.org/pve/

YMCA of Central Kentucky Black Achievers Program - https://ymcacky.org/programs/education-development/black-achievers

 Neighborhood Youth Council Resource Guide

National

Perry Virtual Experience for high school students who gender identify as female or nonbinary & interested in pursuing careers in orthopaedics and/or engineering.  Multiple sessions monthly.  Calendar:  https://perryinitiative.org/calendar/ Registration: https://perryinitiative.org/pve/

11/1/22   ACF Visionary Scholarship- https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/

College Resources for Undocumented Students www.wearethedream.us

Scholarships for Immigrant students- click here

deadlines vary     Study Abroad opportunities- click here for info

Guided Pathway Support Program from the Ron Brown Scholar Program- for current 10th & 11th graders.  Program is a free college advising program for college-bound African American students & their parents.  More info can be received by emailing info@ronbrown.org & application at http://rbsgps.com

FREE STEMed for Girls Program- Virtual Workshops- Learn more and register here.

Scholarship search websites- examples below

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

https://www.goingmerry.com/

https://www.scholarships.com/

https://www.fastweb.com/

SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMS-

OUT OF STATE SUMMER PROGRAMS

*Many colleges have summer programs so check college websites to discover more.  This is a small sample of what is available.

*High School Navigator- database for summer programs- https://hsnavigator.org/

Wondering what to do next summer? Considering taking a gap year? TeenLife’s free online resources connect students and parents to a wide range of teen-centered academic and experiential learning opportunities that build confidence and inspire purpose and passion for life beyond school. To begin searching for summer or gap programs, go to www.teenlife.com and enter a special interest that you have in the search bar. Then filter by Summer Programs or Gap Programs. To download PDFs of TeenLife's latest guides, go to http://guides.teenlife.com/download.

Teen Life's Guide to Summer Programs 2022-Click here for booklet