GHS College Club visits University of Cincinnati

(GREENVILLE) Greenville High School seniors took their final College Club visit earlier this month when they toured the University of Cincinnati.

“This was our first class to participate in the College Club, and it’s been a great success,” said Becky Curtis, GHS counselor.

The Greenville High School College Club, a joint effort between the GHS Guidance Office and Bridges to College, started in 2012 as a way to educate high school students about college. The College Club includes educational lunch seminars as well as visits to area college campuses.

The senior members began College Club during the spring of their sophomore year. They now have had the opportunity to visit Wright State University, Sinclair Community College, Ball State University, Miami University and University of Cincinnati.

“College Club began as a way to educate students about the college search, admissions and financial aid process,” said Beth Sears, executive director of Bridges to College. “We also wanted students to visit area campuses so they could learn about college tours, the differences between the colleges, and the importance of finding the right fit.”

“The seniors who have participated in the College Club seem better prepared for the college admissions process,” said Krista Subler, GHS counselor. She added that many seniors in College Club have taken the ACT test and narrowed their college choices.

By beginning the college process during their sophomore year, College Club is able to give the students information over a longer period of time so that it is not so overwhelming.

“We want to thank those who have helped fund the GHS College Club,” Sears said.

The University of Cincinnati trip was partially funded through a grant from the Greenville Schools Foundation and Bridges to College.

If a community member or business would like to sponsor a future trip, please contact the GHS Guidance office or Bridges to College.