• October 27: NACAC College Fair, 1:00-4:00pm at St. Louis University
• October 29: HBCU College Bus Tour @ Nerinx 6:30pm (rsvp to artate@nerinxhs.org)
• November 4: Deadline to register for AP Exams
• November 8: Regular deadline to register for December ACT
• November 14: Financial Aid Presentation 7:00pm (virtual)
• November 22: Regular deadline to register for December SAT
• December 1: FAFSA opens
• December 7: National SAT Test Date
• December 14: National ACT Test Date

The NACAC National College Fair - St. Louis is coming up this Sunday October 27th at Saint Louis University Simon Recreation Center. This is a great opportunity for students to connect face-to-face with representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities across the nation.

All high school students and families are welcome to register for this complimentary event.

Date and Time:

Sunday, October 27, 2024

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT)

Location:

Saint Louis University

Simon Recreation Center

3639 Laclede Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63108

View the list of exhibiting colleges and universities.

Scores from the October 10 PSAT administration are now available for sophomores and juniors. Students who opted in should have received a text with instructions on how to access their scores through their College Board account. If you have trouble accessing your scores, please contact your counselor.

In November, counselors will meet with all sophomores and juniors during College Advisory to review PSAT scores and discuss college admissions testing in general. In the meantime, the College Board has prepared this video to help students and their parents understand their PSAT scores.

Freshmen PreACT scores should arrive soon. Stay tuned for information about accessing those scores when we receive them.

What’s the difference between a scholarship and a grant? How do I apply for each? Join us to learn the answers to these questions and more on Thursday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. during a Virtual Financial Aid Presentation hosted by the counseling teams at Viz, Villa, and Priory. Discover the financial aid process (both merit- and need-based) with representatives from the Office of Financial Services at Washington University. Here is the Zoom link to join us.

Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children with disabilities. Each year, they offer a four-day winter camp during Christmas break and a six-week day camp in June and July. They are currently seeking applications for volunteers and camp counselors. For more information, see the flyer below.

Each fall, admissions representatives from colleges across the United States visit Viz to share information about their respective institutions with our students. Juniors and seniors are welcome and encouraged to attend any session, but if they will miss class, they need to ask for teacher permission prior to attending. Freshmen and sophomores may attend sessions during Collaboration or their free period. All students must sign up to attend a college visit in Naviance at least 24 hours in advance.

Colleges scheduled to visit next week:

• Ohio University
• Santa Clara University
• Spring Hill College
• Durham University
• Webster University
• McKendree University
• Savannah College of Art and Design

University of Dayton Explore Engineering Day on Saturday November 9
Explore Engineering is a FREE event where students can learn about a career in engineering and what makes a University of Dayton engineering degree unique. You’ll participate in hands-on activities in their labs, meet faculty and current students, and tour their campus and engineering facilities. In addition, the Women Engineering Program and the Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program are hosting WEP/MEP Connect — a special lunch event where students will learn how UD students engage in these programs.

The St. Louis Scholarship Foundation FAFSA Workshops (Virtual)

Attend the St. Louis Scholarship Foundation's FAFSA Workshops to learn the basics of the FAFSA, including the part it plays in the college application and financial aid process and why it is important to complete the form accurately and submit it early.

November 6, 2024: FAFSA Workshop 6:30-7:30pm – Click here to register

The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest:

The 2025 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2024.

The Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1, 2024. Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 3, 2025. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.

Did you know?

Recent findings from Mental Health America (MHA) reveal concerning trends in the mental health of Missouri youth:

• 24.96% have experienced a Major Depressive Episode (MDE) in the past year.
• 15% have had serious thoughts of suicide.
• 16.01% are facing substance use disorders.

Additionally, only 54.3% of Missouri youth are classified as "flourishing," indicating a need for enhanced mental health support. These statistics underscore the importance of raising awareness and improving access to mental health resources. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help.

For more information, check out the full report: The State of Mental Health In America.

Mental Health Resources: Crisis Resources

Let’s work together to support the mental well-being of our youth!

Stephanie Sparks, 9th Grade Counselor (all)

Karen Verstraete, 10th-12th Grade Counselor (A-G)

Mary Bodlovich, 10th-12th Grade Counselor (H-M)

Chrissy Boyce, 10th-12th Grade Counselor (N-Z), Counseling Department Chair

Meghan Swaller, Counseling Department Coordinator