2010 - 2011

What is GSP?The Governor’s Scholar Program is a five-week

uninterrupted residential summer program that takes place on a KY College campus

The Governor''s Scholars Program seeks to help exceptional students: achieve their academic and personal potential; cultivate their leadership capabilities; expand their horizons; and develop the students'' flexibility, creativity and critical thinking. The Program seeks to do this while heightening the students'' sensitivity to future possibilities for themselves, Kentucky, and society. It strives to stimulate, encourage, and reward excellence in Kentucky schools.

Why Should I Apply to GSP?

Gov. Scholars are awarded SCHOLARSHIPS!!!

Visit www.kygsp.org/Scholarships.aspx to view a sample of the scholarships that are offered to GSP participants.

Opportunity to meet new people, experience college living, and create lasting bonds.

Chance to extend future possibilities of yourself.

Who Can Apply? If you are an 11th grader Intend on returning to a KY school next year

(not graduating early) Have taken the ACT, PSAT, or SAT in the 9th,

10th or 11th grades. OR signed up to take the Oct.

ACT or PSAT.

You are eligible to apply to GSP.

The ApplicationLocated on the GSP websiteAND the Counseling Office home pageRequires two essaysRequires at least 2 Teacher RecommendationsCan only be filled out onlineMust be typed entirely

Submitting Your Application

Application can only be submitted toMrs. Bruce

DEADLINE: DUE DECEMBER 1ST, 2010

NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Teacher Recommendation Forms

Decide which teachers you want to complete your recommendation.

Print out the Teacher Rec. Form, and write your name and the teachers name on it.

Attach a Resume to the formGive your Resume and the form to the

selected teachers ASAPA two week notice for completing the form is

needed, so do not wait on this part.

Help for Completing Application

Essay Help Session will be held in Room 710 on November 4th from 3:30 to 5pm.

Bring a completed draft to the help session.“Helpful Hints” can be found on the GSP website

and the Counseling Office website. This is a step by step guide of what they are looking for on applications.

Guidelines are also located on the CO site.Guest speaker from GSP will be visiting in

October to answer Qs and offer tips.

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. What kind of test scores and GPA do I need?A. Your application is scored as an over-all. A certain

amount of points is awarded for each score and GPA. There are several pieces of info that are used, that are all important. Our best advice is to take your time on every part of the application, do your best on the essays, and choose teachers who know you well.

Q. Will I be able to choose what classes I take at GSP.A. Yes. You will list your options in rank order.

Additional Questions?? If you have more questions or need help with the application, there are several people who

can help you.

Mrs. BruceMrs. Schlich

Your CounselorYour English Teacher

And Last Year’s Governor’s Scholars

This an Incredible Opportunity!

But you don’t have to take our word on it…….Hear it from last year’s Governor’s Scholars:

Maggie SchlichZach PorterAllie Coop

Tyler FarquharJamisen Routt

Tates Creek!!