Attention 8th grade students! Rogers Explorers application opened December 1st and the application closes January 31, 2026. Make sure you message us if you are applying. We can help with the application and will provide a template for you to use.

Attention Sophomores! Rogers Scholar application opened December 1st and will close January 31, 2026. Make sure you message us if you are applying and we can help with the application. We will provide a template for you to use.

🏈 Attention Juniors! The Super Junior Program has officially kicked off!

This program will have you game-ready for our Common App + Essay Workshops leading into application season. Make sure you’re on the roster for one of these nights — and bring a junior friend with you!

And here’s the MVP bonus:
When you complete the program, you’ll be entered to win a MacBook or $250! 💻💵
Refer a friend who enrolls in college planning and score an extra entry! 🙌

We’ll host a Super Junior Parent Meeting in February.
The program wraps up on Super Bowl Sunday — because we’re building college-bound champions! 🏆🎓

HOBY Nominations are Now Open!

Current sophomores can be nominated by their high school to participate in the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) program. Each school has a limited number of nominations, so check with your counselor soon. If your school isn’t participating or you have questions, reach out to us for more information! You can register here to sign up for information sessions.

Class of 2027 Youth Salute Application Now Open

Youth salute application is now live. Current juniors can nominate themselves for this prestigious academic honor. Use this link and if your school isn’t listed, choose “other”. This year, the Central Kentucky Council on Youth Leadership, will sponsor the 46th annual “Youth Salute” in cooperation with the National Council on Youth Leadership. The purpose of this program is to honor high school juniors in your community who maintain a high scholastic average and have demonstrated leadership ability. Apply by January 15, 2026

Upcoming SAT Dates

As we shared in an earlier email back in June, the state of Kentucky is no longer partnered with ACT, and beginning this year, the free state-funded junior assessment will be the SAT. Register for upcoming tests using the link below.

SAT Registration

If you have any questions about SAT registration or college testing in general, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!

Sign up for ACT Reminders

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Important Dates

Seniors: FAFSA Webinar Recording

🌟Senior Scholarship Seminars  (Every Senior should be scheduled for one of these important seminars.)

Richmond January 12th 12:30-1:30

London January 15th 1:30-2:30,  January 27th 5:30- 6:30, January 29th 4:00-5:00

Somerset January 21st 6:30-7:30, January 28th 4:30-5:30

🏫College Night with Belmont Webinar January 22, 2026 at 7:30. Use this link to register.

📖SAT Prep Classes Begin in Somerset January 21, 2026 4:30

📖SAT Prep Classes Begin in London January 22, 2026 at 3:30 and 5:30. Choose the session that works best with your schedule.

Scholarships

Remember to always check with your high school guidance department for scholarship opportunities!

College Scholarships Various Business Scholarships -Database of various corporate scholarships

Kentucky Scholarships – Database of various scholarships.

Fastweb – One of the largest and most well-known scholarship databases.

Scholarships.com – scholarships organized by criteria like major, state, and extracurricular interests.

BigFuture by College Board – Offers scholarship search tool and connects to colleges and financial aid planning.

Niche – Offers both large and niche-specific scholarships, including some that don’t require essays.

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship – high school seniors. Due January 5, 2026 Noon CT

John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage – all high school students. January 12, 2026

Mensa Foundation – high school seniors. Due January 15, 2026 11:59 p.m. CT

DAR Scholarships – high school seniors. Due January 31, 2026 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time

Barbara Price Scholarship – high school seniors. Due March 1, 2026

Donate Life Scholarship – high school seniors. DueApril 6, 2026

CodeWizardsHQ – high school seniors. Due May 1, 2026

Schaefer Halleen’s Social Equity Scholarship – high school seniors. Due June 30, 2026

Summer Enrichment Opportunities

WKU Vampy – Students in grades 7-10

Rutgers Pre-College Summer Academies – Ages 16-18

Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering Program

Arizona State University – Online Classes

GSA Application is Now Open 10th and 11 grade

GSP Application is Now Open. Please have student message us and we will add the GSP template to their College Planning Platform Files.

GSE Application is Now open-9th, 10th and 11th grade

South KY RECC Washington Youth Tour – high school juniors. Due December 17, 2025

Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy

UK PEPP Scholars – Rising College Freshman – Application opens November 2025

KY Boys State

Rutgers Pre-College Summer Programs – Due May 24, 2026

University of Dayton School of Engineering – Complete Interest Form for application opening notification

Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL) – Currently not open but due April 1, 2026

Commonwealth Honors Academy – Due March 1, 2026

PEPP at UPike – Scroll to the bottom of the page for the PEPP Program – Application opening soon

Volunteer Opportunities

God’s Pantry Food Bank – Find a location near you -September is Hunger Action Month

Laurel Heights – 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00. Contact Darlene or Elizabeth if interested.

Eli Hill Foundation

Laurel County Life Center – Call 606-877-1717

January ACT/SAT Must-Know Words

• SUBSTANTIATE– to support with proof-Although everyone suspects that it was John who set fire to Scott’s car, there is no proof to
• substantiate the claim.
  TRIVIAL–insignificant, unimportant-Historical dates are trivial facts; a true understanding of history requires knowledge of why things happen.
• INDIGNATION–anger (over something unjust)There is much public indignation over the city’s plan to tear down the playground in order to build a power plant.
• TEMPER–to soften or moderate-If you don’t temper that attitude of yours I’m going to have to ask you to leave.
• MUNDANE –ordinary, commonplace-Instead of big action or sweeping melodrama, this movie portrays the mundane events of everyday life
  CONFORM–to be similar; to adapt-Connor always conforms to the latest fads rather than developing his own style.
  VULNERABLE– not protected against harm; easily injured-The best time to strike is when your enemy is most vulnerable.
  APATHETIC– lacking interest, concern, or emotion-Apathetic about the SAT, Dick actually fell asleep during the test.
  CREDIBLE– believable-You can trust her testimony; she’s a credible witness.
  ARBITRARY–determined by impulse or chance, without reason-Marge was indifferent about her college choice, so she made an arbitrary decision.
  INHERENT–naturally occurring, essential-Humans have an inherent ability to become fluent in any language they are exposed to at a young age.
  DISPARAGE– to speak of in an insulting way-I can take gentle teasing, but I will not allow you to disparage my mother.
  DISCERN–to detect or perceive-The wise teacher could discern that the student was actually homeless and living on the streets.
  PROSPERITY–success; being well-off-After winning the lottery, Penelope went from a life of poverty to a life of prosperity.
  DIGRESS–to stray from the main subject-Dr. Chen never finishes his lectures on time because he always digresses onto other topics.