Governor’s Scholars Program2014 - 2015

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. Governors Scholars are considered the best and the brightest students from the state!

Why Should I Apply to GSP?

Gov. Scholars are awarded SCHOLARSHIPS!!!

Visit http://gsp.ky.gov/Parents/The-Application-Process/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 Webpage- under

JuniorsRequires one essayRequires at least 1 Teacher Recommendation

Form that must be completed by a CORE subject teacher.

Requires at least 1 Community Leader Rec. Form that is in NO way associated with the school.

Can only be filled out onlineMust be typed entirely

Submitting Your Application

Application can only be submitted to

Mrs. Bruce

DEADLINE: DUE DECEMBER 2nd, 2014

NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Recommendation FormsDecide which teacher you want to complete your

recommendation.Give your Teacher Rec Form to the selected teachers

ASAPA two week notice for completing the form is needed, so

do not wait on this part.Teacher Rec Forms are submitted to Mrs. Bruce, not

student.Community Rec. Form can not be completed by anyone

associated with the school at all- not even a club or team.It is the student’s responsibility to deliver the Community

Rec. Form to Mrs. Bruce with the rest of their application.

Help for Completing ApplicationThe Detailed Application Session –

October 13th @ 3:30-4:30, Cafeteria

TCHS Help Session from our Faculty and Past Scholars- November- time and date TBD

Bring a completed draft to help sessions- cant help without it!!GSP Representatives Help Session-

Nov. 15th @ Transy- Time TBD

“Helpful Hints” –on GSP website & Counseling Office site. This is a step by step guide and examples of what they are looking for on apps.

Counseling website- GSP page under students- juniors

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 focus area I take at GSP.

A. Yes. You will list your options on the application 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 is an INCREDIBLE opportunity!

Hear it from all 24 of our 2014-15 Scholars….