MHS Counseling Department

College Application Process - important resources!

• Class of 2025 Senior Presentation
• What makes a Complete Application?
• College Application Step by Step Handout

Handouts/Articles:

• Alternatives to Traditional College Article
• Finding the Perfect College
• The Anatomy of a College Application
• College Essays that Worked Article
• The College Essay
• College Essay Tips Article
• College and Financial Aid Resources

Exploration and Search Tools

• College Navigator
• College Scorecard
• Career O’Net
• Ohio Means Jobs
• “Activities” tab on SchooLinks
  • Complete SchooLinks Assessments as often as you'd like

Junior Planning Tools!

• Introduction Video
• Interest Profiler- use this site to match your personal interests to a potential career
• My Plan- use this site to help decide on your postsecondary plans.
• Mapping My Future- use this site to help put together a plan for your future

• Junior Year Checklist
• Junior Meeting- Class of 2026 Presentation
• School Links Information for Juniors

• Ohio Means Jobs- research careers and jobs across the state
• Indeed- use this site to be matched with a job and to research potential careers
• Career Aptitude Tests- links to self assessments for career aptitude
• Bureau of Labor and Statistics- government website for job projections
• Career One Stop
• My Next Move
• Skilled Trades- use this site to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities and jobs within skilled occupations
• Technical Programs in Ohio- research educational opportunities in technical fields around the state
• Great Oaks - use this site to learn about career training for adults 
• Warren County Career Center- use this site to learn about career training 
• United States Military- research opportunities in the branches of the U.S. Military

• Big Future- comprehensive site for college research 
• The College Solution- site dedicated to college research and information
• Gap Year Association- research the meaning of a gap year and the possibilities it opens for you

• Essay Writing Overview
• Common App Essay Prompts
• College Essays that Worked Article
• Essay Writing Videos- great tips on all parts of the essay process
• Admission Strategies- learn what colleges are looking for when reading your essay

• College Visits Overview
• What to Look for in a Visit

• ACT/SAT Testing Overview
• Stanford University- tips regarding standardized testing
• Test Prep Agencies in the Mason Area
• Preparing for the ACT study guide- study guide directly from ACT

• MHS Graduation Requirements

• MHS Seal Information

• MHS Graduation Requirements
• MHS Seal Information
• 9th Grade Parent Presentation

MHS Advanced Placement Testing

Board Policy on Career Advising

• Summer Programs List! - click here for upcoming opportunities for personal growth and experiences this summer.

• Interested in Internship Opportunities? Join the Experiential Learning Schoology group for communication and updates!

• Interested in the Military? Connect with a recruiter: Military Contact List

• Career Exploration Tools and Information

• Career and College Exploration and Planning Resource

  • Are you looking for assistance with college planning or career exploration? Our partners at Sinclair College in Mason are available to meet via video or phone appointments. Schedule an appointment here!

• College Admission Process

  • As a service to students and families, NACAC is providing this online tool as a central resource for information about changes in college admission events, deposit dates, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

• Click here: Virtual College Visits Click Here

• Common Application Updates

  • https://www.commonapp.org/

• ACT Testing Dates

  • Please visit www.act.org for the most up-to-date testing information.

  • Use this ACT practice link to stay sharp for future ACT testing: ACT Practice Resources

• SAT Testing Dates

  • Please visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat for the most up-to-date testing information.

• MHS College Credit Plus Site

• College Credit Plus Procedures Handout

• MHS College Credit Plus Handbook

• Mason Middle School students should contact their middle school counselors for CCP assistance.

• MHS Credit Flexibility Site

• Please contact your School Counselor with any questions.

If you have an emergency call 911, otherwise use the resources below:

• Warren County Crisis Text Line - Text “4Hope” to 741 741 www.crisistextline.org

  • No cost (standard rates apply) 24/7 crisis counselors provided anywhere in the U.S.

• Warren County Mobile Response & Stabilization Services Crisis Hotline (877)695-6333

  • Trauma Informed mobile response for youth (0-21)

• Warren County Crisis Hotline (877) 695-6333 www.mhrsonline.org

  • A trained professional is available 24/7 365 days to answer your call and talk with you

  • You may also contact the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) at (513) 636-4124 for more information about an immediate need for a mental health evaluation for your child.

• Resources for Mason Families

• https://mindpeacecincinnati.com/covid-19/

• Scarlet Oaks Virtual Tour
• Scarlet Oaks Information and Application Process - Mason Students
• Great Oaks Website 

If you have questions regarding The Oaks, please contact Sally Clark at clarks@masonohioschools.com

• MHS Scholarships 101

• 6 Great Options for Finding Scholarships

Please continue to check SchooLinks for scholarship updates.

• Test Prep/Tutoring Resources
• ACT Testing Dates 
  • Please visit www.act.org for the most up-to-date testing information.
  • Use this ACT practice link to stay sharp for future ACT testing:  ACT Practice Resources
• SAT Testing Dates
  • Please visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat  for the most up-to-date testing information.