Guidance

Welcome to the Mount Gilead High School Guidance Department

As a school counselor, I believe my role is significant in creating a personal welcoming environment for each and every student. Our goal is to ensure our students have the support needed to maximize their potential as learners. We can accomplish this by addressing their development in the areas of academic performance, social-emotional wellness, and career exploration. The guidance department welcomes your questions or concerns.

                                                                           Thanks!
                                                                          Brant Hosack
                                                                           Guidance Counselor

bhosack@mgschools.org

Links

College Guide for Students with Disabilities
- College Guide for Students with Disabilities
FASTWEB
- https://www.fastweb.com
NCAA
- NCAA Eligibility Checklist
NAIA
- https://www.naia.org/schools/index
  Member Schools
- NAIA
Military
- Military Service Academy
- Today's Military
Tri-Rivers Career Center
- Tri-Rivers Course Catalog 2021-2022
- Tri-RIvers Career Center
Bullying Awareness and Prevention
- https://www.stompoutbullying.org
  Bullying in Schools | Change Your School Community
- Teens Against Bullying
Financial Resources
- College Grants for Disabled Students
Talented and Gifted
- What Does it Mean to be Gifted and Talented?
- Talented & Gifted Education
ACT
- http://https://www.act.org/
  ACT dates and information
- How to Sing In & Create an Account
- Student sign in for ACT
CAREER AND COLLEGE
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
- NCAA Eligibility Center
  NCAA Eligibility
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
  Official athletic site
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP
- FAFSA Announcements
- Find Answers to Common Questions About the FAFSA Process
- FAFSA Tips For Parents
- After the FAFSA What Happens?
- How To Complete the FAFSA
- How To Create an FSA ID Parent & Student
- Introduction to Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Toolkit
- Fastweb
  Scholarships
- Resources by State
  List of State Higher Education Agencies
- Federal Student Aid Site
  Department of Education information on preparing and funding your education beyond high school
- Financial Aid
  Student Aid Resource Site
FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
- Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
- College Grants for Disabled Students
- Auxilary Aid for Services and Post Secondary Students with Disabilities
- http://www.ahead.org/students-parents
  AHEAD - Association on Higher Education & Disability
- http://www.ADD.org
  Attention Deficit Disorder
- http://www.CHADD.org
  Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Documents

Senior Transition Presentations
- FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
- FAFSA Checklist
- Financial Aid Action Steps
Senior Notes
- Marion Technical College
  Health Technologies Career Navigator
- How to Get a Great letter of Recommendation
- Explanation of Deadlines
  Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision, Rolling Admission and Transfer Application Deadlines
- Free Drone Pilot Certification Training
College Information
- Early Decision & Early Action
- 5 Types of College Application Deadlines
- Ohio's Private Colleges and Universities
- Ohio's Community Colleges
- Public Universities
  Information on Ohio's Public Universities
- College Application Worksheet
- College Application Fee Waivers
- The College Research Worksheet
- University of Findlay
- University of Mount Union
- Youngstown State University
Scholarships
- Heisman Scholarships
  Senior Scholar-Athletes Scholarship
ACT 2021-22
- Using Your ACT Score Report
- MyACT
  Quick Start Guide
Tri-Rivers Career Center
- Meet Tri-Rivers School Counselors
- Tri-Rivers FAQ
- Whats Your E?
  Where will you find success?
College Credit Plus
- CCP+Tech Express Night
- College Credit Plus - Information Session
- Marion Technical College
  Student Internet Access and Email Setup
- Marion Technical College
  Canvas Account
- Marion Technical College
  Contact Information
NCAA-ATHLETIC FORMS
- NCAA Eligibility Center COVID-19 Response FAQs
  For Students Initially Enrolling Full Time in the 2021-22 or 2022-23 Academic Year
- NCAA Eligibility
NAIA
- How to Determine Your NAIA Eligibility
- NAIA Eligibility Center
  How to Register with the NAIA Eligibility Center
- NAIA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete
Common App
- What is Common App
- Comm App Application Dictionary
- FERPA & Your Application
- How the First Year Common App Works
- Understanding the Testing Section in Common App
- Understanding Application Fees & Fee Waivers
- Gather Your Materials
Academic Information
- Graduation Requirements
  Class of 2023 and Beyond
- Honors Diploma
- 2020-21 Course Description Book
- Academic Success
- College Application Checklist
- Schedule Changes
- Admissions Checklist/Important Deadlines
  A Handy Guide to the important Deadlines and Must-Do's for College Applicants
- How to Write a Killer College Application Essay
- Is Online College for You?
  Answer 5 questions to find out
- How Some Students Are Lowering Or Avoiding College Tuition And Student Loans
- Shopping for Schools
  Factors to Consider When Choosing a College
- Major Decision
  Don't Panic When Choosing a College Major
- College Planning Process
- College Visitations
- Guidance and Counseling
  Guidance Services, Transcripts/Student Records, Military, Withdrawal From School, Student Fees and Obligations
- Valedictorian/Salutatorian and Nation Honor Society Selection Procedures
- Academics, Awards Program, Honor Roll
- Exams
  Exam information
- Assignment to Grade Level and Grading Policy
- Graduation Requirements
Prom
- Esther's Dream
  Free prom dresses, jewelry and shoes
Clinic
- Administration of Medicines and form
Graduation Requirements
- Earning an Ohio High School Diploma
  Graduation Requirements
Technology Alerts
- Sexting
  What you should know
- Sexting Involving Minors Is a Crime
Bullying Awareness and Prevention
- Bullies and Bystanders
- Cyber-bullying Tips for Parents
- Understanding Cyber-Bullying
Testing
- The ACT
  New Firsts for Students taking the ACT Test
- How to Register for the ACT
- 8 Tools to Help You Prepare for the ACT
- PSAT
Fastweb
- Scholarship Scams Tip Sheet
- Avoiding & Preventing Identity Theft
- Admissions And Financial Aid Guide Timeline
- Quick Reference 2021-22
- Reach Your College Goals
Financial Aid Information
- Types of Federal Grants
- Federal Grant Programs
- Making Sense of Your Financial Aid Award Letter
  What do the numbers mean?
- Federal Student Loans
  Basics for Students
- Do You Need Money For College or Career School?
  Apply for Federal Student Aid
- Don't Get Scammed on Your Way to College
- FAFSA Do's and Don'ts
- How Do I Know Which Financial Aid Package Is the Best?
- What Is a Merit Scholarship and How Can I Get One?
- To get more college financial aid, file sooner rather than later
- The FAFSA application for student aid: File it early, and do it right
- 5 Ways The FAFSA Form Can Boost College Aid
- My Tuition Score
- Financial Aid Web Sites
- Financial Aid Terms and Abbreviations
- Student and Parent Action Steps
  Financial Aid Puzzle
FAFSA
- How to Review and Correct Your FAFSA Application
- 7 Things You Need Before Filling Out the 2022-23 FAFSA
- 3 FAFSA Deadlines You Must Know
- What you need to complete the FAFSA
- Creating and Using the FSA ID
- FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
- Federal Student Aid
- FAFSA Do's and Don'ts
Military
- NROTC
  Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
- Joining the Military
  Two Distinct Paths
- Educational Benefits
- Branches of the Military
Service Academy
- Steps for the Service Academies
  Application Process
Junior
- Distinguished Young Women
  Scholarship for Junior girls class of 2023
- Esther's Dream
  Free prom dresses, jewelry and shoes
- Youth Tour
  Consolidated Electric is sponsoring a Youth Tour to Washington DC
- The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
  National and State Scholarship Program
- Bezos Scholar Program
  Applications are now open!
- Distinguished Young Women of Ohio
  Scholarship opportunity for women in the Class of 2022
- 11th Grade Checklist for College Planning
- Academic Success
- Test Anxiety
- Set Smart Goals
- Countdown to College
  Junior Year
- Selective College Admissions
- Get in2 College
  Junior Calendar
Sophomore
- Esther's Dream
  Free prom dresses, jewelry and shoes
- Youth Tour
  Consolidated Electric is sponsoring a youth tour to Washington DC
- Academic Success
- Test Anxiety
- Set Smart Goals
- Selective College Admissions
- Considering College?
  Start planning for college
- Get in2 College
  Sophomore Calendar
Freshmen
- Esther's Dream
  Free prom dresses, jewelry, and shoes
- Academic Success
- Test Anxiety
- Set Smart Goals
- Selective College Admissions
- Get in2 College
  Freshman Checklist
- Considering College?
  Start planning for college
- Get in2 College
  Freshman Calendar
Students with Disabilites
- Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities
  Postsecondary School Provision of Auxiliary Aids
- Making the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities
  Transition Checklist
- Information For Students
- Difference Between High School and College
- Office of Disability Services
  General Guidelines
- Office of Disability Services
  LD Guidelines
Attendance Form
- Prearranged Absence
  Student/Parent permission form

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