PHS College & Career Corner

Where has the year gone? In the midst of testing season, it's time to focus on finishing strong and engaging with your future. Seniors, not 100% sure about your next steps? Please schedule an appointment with Ms. Allen and your counselor to see how we can support you. Juniors, we're gearing up for 2027! Freshmen and sophomores, let's start exploring your future!

This week's letter has Senior Surveys (no cap and gown until they're completed 😊), checking the portals, junior summer information, open houses and SCOIR. Don't forget about scholarships and Smart Futures career tasks for sophomores and freshmen, new job openings, and upcoming events!

Class of 2026 - It's time to complete your senior surveys (there are two!). Please follow these 2026 Graduation Survey Instructions carefully. By completing these forms you will let us know where to send your final transcript and we will automatically send it to the place of your choosing as soon as it in finalized in mid to late June. This must be completed by Monday, May 18th at 8:00 am in order to pick up your cap and gown for graduation.

A few reminders:

• Continue to check your college portals for information about your orientation, tuition payments, housing selection and forms needed before enrolling.
• Make sure you accept or decline financial aid offers/loans on your financial aid page.
• Not sure where you are headed? Check out our PHS Job Opportunities for full-time employment options and CIEE: Spend Your First Semester Abroad for $8,080 as an alternative to traditional college pathways. See Ms. Allen or your counselor for assistance. We are here to help!

It's hard to believe that in one year you will be saying your goodbyes and planning your next steps. To help you on your journey, we'll be offering individual meetings for rising juniors and their families. Please see our letter below!

Additionally, now is a great time to check out Open Houses for Juniors! Consider virtual options such as the University of Washington's Junior Dawg Day, or in-person options like the Alvernia Advantage.

Please remember to complete all your Naviance tasks ASAP (no parking pass without them!) and continue to use SCOIR to help you in your search process! Parents/Guardians, if you have not activated your SCOIR account, please check your email today!

Dear Class of 2027 students and parents/guardians:

As the end of the academic year approaches, Penncrest counselors are hard at work preparing for your upcoming senior year. You’ve selected your courses for next year, you’ve met with your counselor individually to discuss your post-secondary plans, and many of you have already taken an SAT or ACT exam.

Penncrest High School Counselors are available during their summer hours to provide additional guidance and support for the entire college application process for rising seniors and their parents/guardians. Counselors will host a virtual College Application Boot Camp presentation and are available for individual planning meetings via Zoom with students and their parents/guardians. These sessions allow for individualized questions and planning for students while the virtual presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the entire college application process. A College Application Boot Camp presentation will walk students and families through the busy season ahead, with information about Scoir, deadlines, teacher recommendations, and more. The Zoom link for the College Application Boot Camp is posted below. Registration is required for the individual planning meetings. (See registration links below for each counselor.) Space is limited to a first-come, first-served basis.

Penncrest Counselor Summer Schedule for June 2026

(Counselor’s schedules vary. Please check the specific counselor’s calendar link for available dates.)

Registration Information:

To register for an individual planning Zoom session with your child’s counselor, please use the calendar scheduling links below:

Lori Rice-Spring (students with last names beginning with A and D-K): Lori Rice-Spring’s Calendar

Karen Kerr (students with last names beginning with Ba-Bo, Ca-Ck and L-Q): Karen Kerr’s Calendar

Helen Douglass-Garrett (students with last names beginning with Bp-Bz, Cl-Cz, and R-Z): Helen Douglass-Garrett's Calendar

Cassandra Allen (College & Career Counselor, available for all rising seniors.); Cassandra Allen's Calendar

College Application Boot Camp: Wednesday, June 24th, College Application Boot Camp Presentation via Zoom, from 10 until 11AM. Zoom Link

These programs are intended for rising seniors only. (Class of 2027)

Thank you,

Penncrest Counseling Department

Thank you to all families who attended the Navigating the Critical Changes in Admissions Testing webinar on Thursday, April 30th. We received wonderful information from our friends at Revolution Prep.

Missed the presentation? View it here: Penncrest High School: Navigating the Critical Changes in Admissions Testing Recording 4/30

All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors need to review their Naviance Tasks from My School list to complete any outstanding activities which were due March 31st - Please complete them ASAP. These are required as part of the career education work standards outlined by PDE.

Need to review your tasks? Click here to sign in to your account: Naviance Access. See Ms. Allen with questions!

Check out Mr. Roth's Volunteer Opportunities Page

• Run the Lane on June 6th

Information about the counselors and links to schedule appointments with your counselors: Counseling Department Schoology Courses or scan the codes below!

Junior Meeting Information:Junior Meeting Instructions

Registration for College & Career Visits: Naviance (under student account only)

College Application Instructions and Information: PHS Class of 2026: Guide to the College Application Process or in the 12th grade counseling schoology course (tons of great information including links to videos and forms)

Penncrest College & Career Corner Newsletters : Archived PHS College & Career Corner Newsletters

Instagram: @penncrest.counseling

Job Postings: PHS Job Opportunities

DCTS Application Information: DCTS Application Instructions - Start Here (NOTE: deadline has passed, waitlist opportunities available)