College and Career Assessments, Events and Lecture Series

Throughout the school year, students are given numerous opportunities to further their college and career readiness. Many are grade level specific and exact dates vary from year to year. Click on the link below for a general overview of some of the activities, assessments and events available to students.

Additionally, the Office of School Counseling hosts a series of lectures and webinars for students and parents focusing on a variety of topics college and career related. When available, links will be provided to the presentations after they occur. Click on the link below for a listing of past and future events in the lecture series. For upcoming events, please refer to the registration information in the description. Be sure to check back regularly for updates!

College Application Information and Transcript Request Process

Please click on the link below to access lots of great information regarding the college application process, including requesting letters of recommendation and transcripts. The Transcript Request Form (pink form) is available in an online format! The link to the form can be found on the Google site linked below. Paper copies are still available in the Office of School Counseling if preferred.

Please click on the link below to access sample forms and screencast videos explaining the college application process. With the addition of our College Application and Transcript Request Process Google site came a few changes to our forms. The videos feature our old version of the transcript request form. The new one is very similar so the information is still applicable.

College visits are an integral part of selecting the right college. There are two main visit opportunities.

1. College representatives meet with students at LHS. Available to juniors and seniors. For a list of visiting colleges and to sign up, please go to Naviance Student (Colleges tab). Sign-up must be done at least 24 hours in advance. Students will receive a pass to attend the visit from the Office of School Counseling on the day of the event.

2. On-campus visits are permitted during junior and senior years. Students must arrange an on-campus visit with the college. Students must complete a college visit form, available in the LHS Attendance Office, at least two days prior to the visit. Documentation confirming the visit must be given to the Attendance Office upon return (must contain the student's name). Questions regarding attendance should be directed to Mrs. Warden at wardenti@lovelandschools.org.

Step 1 - Know What You Want To Study
Step 2 - Know What You Want in a School

Don’t pick a university because of the football team or the school colors. Explore options in regards to the strength of major, location, size, net price, student activities, and demonstrated examples of faculty engagement. “SuperMatch” and other college planning tools in Naviance can help with this. We also encourage you to use www.collegeresults.org and https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ to further refine your search. Be sure to check accreditation as well.
Step 3 - Know What You Need

Be sure to take a rigorous and balanced slate of high school classes that will meet the requirements of your schools of interest. Review your college readiness assessments (PSAT and PreACT) and be sure to prepare for the ACT and SAT. Each LHS student should use the free, personalized SAT prep found in Khan Academy at a minimum when getting ready for these important assessments.
Step 4 - Know Who’s In Your Corner

Each LHS counselor is eager to help. While the “Junior Check-In” is a good way to review your plans with your counselor, we encourage you to see us regularly with specific questions. Don’t forget about your teachers as well. Be sure to plan ahead when asking for letters of recommendation. These are often an important part of the application process.
Step 5 - Know Your Cost

All students in grades 6-12 will participate in Career Education activities throughout the school year. The activities will be completed through Naviance, our online college and career readiness tool, with the goal of helping our students to engage in their learning in a deeper way and to investigate post-high school options. Click on the link below for details.

The Loveland City School District Career Pathways provide detailed information regarding a variety of career clusters. A list of focused elective options is included, as well as sample career choices. Click on the link below for details.