Counselor Corner

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Anthony Munoz Youth Leadership Seminar

On Wednesday, October 28th, fourteen Indian Hill HS students attended the 25th Anthony Munoz Youth Leadership program for the first time. The theme of the seminar was Driven - Find Your Lane. Fuel Your Purpose. After a moving and motivational performance by KDrama, Anthony Munoz, Nancy Eigel-Miller, Brent Billingsley and Steve Rosfeld inspired the students and staff by sharing their stories. Participants were then seperated by school to identify a challenge in their school or community and then come up with a solution to benefit your school and community. Looking forward to seeing the work from this group!

BE THE DIFFERENCE DAY FOR SOPHOMORES

On Tuesday 11/3/2026 the Sophomore Class will participate in "Be the Difference Day". This interactive and engaging full day program is geared to help students experience increased belonging through exercises focused on creating empathy and acceptance. After the program, students said, "There were cool experiences and games." "It was more learning than I would learn in a normal school day." "It was definitely eye-opening and helped me see others in a different light. I'm more conscious about what I say now based on the past experiences of others." Lunch is provided.

PreACT for Grades 9 and 10

On Friday, November 20th, students in grades 9 and 10 will take the PreACT 8/9 or the PreACT respectively. PreACT assessments are multiple-choice and provide 9th, and 10th grade students an early measure of College and Career Readiness while serving as a practice opportunity for the ACT test. It is never too early to help students get comfortable with the ACT and one of the best ways for students to prepare is with PreACT. The PreACT helps students practice for the ACT, discover new opportunities, and start planning for the future. Learn more at act.org/preac t. Students should arrive to Indian Hill High School no later than 8:00am for testing and bring your fully charged school issued chromebook, calculator and several #2 pencils. Students will be dismissed from school at 11:30am. Buses will be available for students at 2:45pm for those without transportation. Please note: students testing with extended time will be dismissed from their testing room after they exhaust their extended time of 50% additional time or 100% additional time . Room assignments will be posted on your Canvas page.

Juniors will take a Practice ACT

On Friday, November 20th, all juniors will take a practice ACT exam offered through The Princeton Review. This is a great chance to get started on your testing plan, or if you have already started, it will provide additional practice. Juniors must bring your calculator and several #2 pencils. Students will be dismissed from school at 11:30am and buses will be availableat 2:45pm for students without transportation. Please note: students testing with extended time will be dismissed from their testing room after they exhaust their extended time of 50% additional time or 100% additional time .

Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

Where: Indian Hill High School (Check Canvas for room assignments)

Cost: FREE

Parents!!!! The Success Trap

The Success Trap: How the Pressure to Stand Out Is Fueling Anxiety, Depression, and Burnout in Teens--and the Fundamental Fix They Deserve.

Session times are listed along with their zoom link

4:00 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3uJD2S0sQamz0vFQUYSLrA#/registration

7:00 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OQXKRLfPR0-bCqhP8xzsIA#/registration

Free Practice exams for the SAT and ACT

The Princeton Review offers free practice SAT exams and ACT exams. Click this link to sign up.

https://www.princetonreview.com/college/free-sat-practice-test?ceid=newhp-tuff

Schedule your College/Career plannng Meeting with Mrs. Hall

All juniors and sophomores can schedule your planning meeting with Mrs. Hall while appointment slots are available. During our meeting, we will review your transcript, testing and your plan for after graduation. After this meeting you will have a plan and understanding of your path going forward. You can schedule by using this link: Mrs. Hall's Google Calendar

Opportunity for seniors to secure employment after high school graduation

SENIORS!!!!

Are you ready to take the next step toward your future after high school? Join our Career-Focused Program designed specifically for seniors who want to prepare for life after graduation!

This program offered through Cincinnati Works will help you navigate the steps to finding and securing a job after high school, giving you the tools and confidence to begin your career journey.

This program is open exclusively to students in 12th grade that plan to take at least a year to dedicate to full time employment!

Whether you already know what career you want to pursue or are still exploring your options, this program is an opportunity to prepare for success beyond high school. Sign up by clicking this link by November 6th.

Juniors!

Register for the SAT or ACT

Now is the time to begin planning to take the SAT or ACT. To register, you must go to the respective testing site and register. Remember juniors, you will all be given the opportunity to take the School Day SAT exam at Indian Hill High School on March 3rd (no registration required). Plan time to study by accessing free opportunities to prepare. Click here for ACT prep information and click here for SAT prep information.

PSAT Results Are Now Available!!!

Students may access their PSAT scores by:
Logging into their College Board account - if you do not have a College Board account, you can create one. DO NOT CREATE MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS!
Downloading the BigFuture mobile app. You may have gotten an alert to view your scores from BigFuture.
Log into your Naviance account. You will view your scores under the "About Me" tab and then select "Test Scores".

Counselors will be visiting classrooms to assist students in understanding their scores later this fall. Until then, you may view your scores by utilizing one of the above options. There is no parent option to view scores. We suggest sitting down with your child, having them log in and view scores together. In addition, the Counseling Department will hold Test Interpretation Night (TBA), where we will interpret your child's test scores and share upcoming testing information.

HOBY Applications are due on November 3rd

This is an opportunity to allow high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. Students attend three- or four-day seminars and participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in their state, and explore their own personal leadership skills while learning how to make a positive impact in their community. For more information, visit: http://www.hoby.org. The seminar will take place on June 3 - June 6, 2027, on the campus of Ohio Northern University. Applications are available only through your Naviance account, Under About Me > Surveys. Sophomores that complete the application and are chosen to move forward in the process will participate in an interview on November 12th.