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PHS Class of 2026: For you, Part 2!

PHS College & Career Corner - August Update

PHS Class of 2026:For you, Part 2!PHS College & Career Corner - August Update
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📣 Happening Now and Upcoming📣

We cannot wait to welcome you back to Penncrest, SENIORS! As you enjoy your last few weeks of summer, we wanted to share a few resources to help you with your next steps! If you are still feeling uncertain about what you want to do and where you want to go, know that your PHS Counseling Team is here to support you and will be available for meetings as soon as the year begins! Read on for information about:


  1. The College Application Process and Resources - Yes, most apps are open now and they changed the Common App interface (don't worry, you didn't lose any information)
  2. SRAR--> STARS Workshop - Self-Reported Academic Record becomes Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System. Come get help filling it out from an expert!
  3. Financial Aid Webinars - Thank you, PHEAA
  4. SATs and ACTs - Upcoming dates and links to register
  5. Important Dates and Events - Mark your calendar now!

📝Ready to Apply?💻 📝Ready to Apply?💻

Many of you are working on your applications, which is great! Please remember to use the following resources as you navigate this process:


  • PHS Class of 2026: Guide to the College Application Process: your one-stop shop for all things application related including timelines, resources for essay writing, steps to complete the Common App, and LORs (cannot be requested until we return to school)


  • June College Application Boot Camp: Slides


  • 25-26 College ApplicationBoot Camp.mp4: Recording


  • Common Application Instructions Class of 2026 – Information about class size, ranking (we do not rank), and scheduling system


  • Create a SRAR/STARS account: If required to Self-Report your transcript


  • PHS Parent/Guardian Permission to Release Official Records Form: Please sign today!


  • 25-26 Transcript Release and College Application Form: Request form students will use when we return to school

📆 SRAR, wait, STARS Workshop 8/26 @ 1 📆 SRAR, wait, STARS Workshop 8/26 @ 1

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STARS Workshop

Penncrest Families! We are fortunate to have Dana Gowder from the University of Pittsburgh coming to our high school to conduct a workshop for students about how to complete the Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System used by a number of universities, including Pitt, Delaware, and Penn State. Here's a comprehensive list: Which Colleges Use STARS?. College applications are not considered complete until students fill out the STARS, which replaces the official transcript from the high school.

JOIN US TUESDAY, AUGUST 26th at 1:00 pm for this informative session and come prepared to complete your STARS! RSVP encouraged!

When?
Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025, 01:00 PM
Where?
Penncrest High School, Barren Road, Media, PA, USA
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🗣 Financial Aid Webinars ✍🏽 🗣 Financial Aid Webinars ✍🏽

Please check out the array of offerings from PHEAA: PHEAA Financial Aid Webinars

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📝 SATs & ACTs 📝 SATs & ACTs

Thinking about taking an ACT or SAT to submit with your application? Please check deadlines and dates that they must be received with individual colleges. Below you will find the upcoming test dates and links for registration.

Upcoming SAT Dates:

September 13th

October 4th

Upcoming ACT Dates:

September 6th

October 18th
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💡 Your To-Do List💡 💡 Your To-Do List💡

1. COLLEGE VISITS 🧳

Our visit calendar is starting to fill with many colleges and universities eager to meet PHS students! Check Naviance on a regular basis. Bonus - favorite the schools you are interested in and get notified when they visit!

Going out to visit on your own? Don't forget to complete the PENNCREST COLLEGE VISITATION TRIP REQUEST

2. MARK YOUR CALENDAR 📅

  • September 9th - Senior Planning + Financial Aid Night - PHS Auditorium
  • September 30th - Secrets to Paying for College with the College Funding Coach - Virtual
  • October 8th - FAFSA Completion Night with PHEAA - PHS Library

3. FLY-IN OPPORTUNITIES 🛫

Is visiting a school cost prohibitive for your family? Colleges want to provide opportunities for interested students. Check out the Exploring Fly-In Programs and Visit Experiences | Coalition for College to see the application process, eligibility, and deadlines. See Ms. Allen with questions!
Archived PHS College & Career Corner Newsletters

Ms. Cassandra Allen, College & Career Counselor

Email: callen@rtmsd.org
Website: https://phs.rtmsd.org/counseling/overview

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