MHS Counseling Department

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS - further information will be presented in late August/early September!

• Handouts/Articles:

  • Alternatives to Traditional College Article

  • Finding the Perfect College

  • The Anatomy of a College Application

  • 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
  • “Self Discovery” tab on Naviance
    • Career Interest Profiler
    • Strengths Explorer

• Planning for Life After MHS

  • 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

• Future Planning Timeline

  • Junior Year Checklist

  • Junior Year Timeline

• Career Research

  • 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 the opportunities for adults through Great Oaks

  • United States Military- research opportunities in the varying branches of the U.S. Military

• College Research

  • Naviance Overview

  • Using Naviance for College Research

  • Big Future- comprehensive site for college research

  • College Connection- use this site for tips on how to research colleges and how to compare

  • Gap Year Association- research the meaning of a gap year and the possibilities it opens for you

• College Essays

  • Essay Writing Overview

  • Common App Essay Prompts

  • 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

  • College Visits Overview

  • What to Look for in a Visit

• Testing Information

  • 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

  • Test Optional Policies- overview what “test optional” entails

• MHS Graduation Requirements

• MHS Graduation Requirements

• MHS Seal Information

• Important AP Exam Dates

• AP Exams Frequently Asked Questions

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.

• 22-23 MHS Credit Flexibility Site

• Application deadline for First Semester 22-23 Credit Flex Plans - August 1, 2022.

• 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/

Each year, Mason City Schools offers career-technical education programs at Great Oaks Career Campuses.  These programs are designed to prepare youth for a broad range of employment and training services are offered under the guidance of certified teachers, counselors, and cooperative education coordinators.  Please visit the Great Oaks website (https://www.greatoaks.com/) to learn more about programs that are offered and admission requirements.  In addition to programs offered on Great Oaks campuses, William Mason High School in partnership with Great Oaks, offers the following satellite programs:

• Annual Public Notice of Career-Technical Education Opportunities

• Scarlet Oaks Powerpoint Presentation

• Scarlet Oaks Virtual Tour

• Great Oak Programs and Application Process

• Great Oaks Website

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

• Looking for Scholarships

• 6 Great Options for Finding Scholarships

Please continue to check Naviance’s Scholarship List for current scholarships.