PHS College & Career Corner

March is packed with events, visits, financial aid/scholarship information and more! Scroll down to learn about the opening of the Penncrest High School Scholarship Program Application, and opportunity for families to understand what accommodations are available in the college setting, whose visiting Penncrest this month, and making sure you are completing your success plan tasks in Naviance.

Parents/Guardians - If your child receives accommodations in the high school setting and is planning to attend a postsecondary institution, this is a must-attend! Hosted by the Disability Resources Coordinator at Penn State Brandywine, learn about what services are available, how it differs from K-12 services, and ask questions about navigating the process. See below for additional information. Note: Registration is not required and the event will be recorded.

When: Thursday, March 20th at 11:30

Link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/92560967842?pwd=BqAGTy0rRZdS5UjLOxbSZiaAWALINM.1

• The PA State Grant is NOT open - the platform that PHEAA was partnering with for the state grant is changing so you will likely not receive an email about applying for it until April. Check back here for updates: Apply or Renew PA State Grant. If your financial aid award letter had the PA state grant as a part of your package, you MUST complete the application in order to receive this money.

• Going Merry and the Penncrest High School Scholarship Program Application - Who doesn't want free money for school? This year, Penncrest is using a free scholarship portal for students to complete our local scholarship application. To start, sign up for Going Merry filed and then filll out the Penncrest High School Scholarship Program Application. Multiple scholarships are available exclusively for PHS Seniors, but you will also have access to other regional and national scholarships! Remember to use your personal email address to sign up. See Ms. Allen with questions.

• Go VISIT! Accepted student days are WONDERFUL for getting students on to campus, speaking with professors, advisors, coaches, other prospective students, etc. Most colleges will have financial aid officers on hand to answer questions and help you deposit if you are ready! Remember to complete the PENNCREST COLLEGE VISITATION TRIP REQUEST form in advance of your travels!

• Thinking about a GAP Year? Search a variety of options through the Gap Year Association website. From travel to volunteer work, there is value is taking time to grow as an individual on your way to becoming productive member of society!

• Schedule your Junior Meeting with your counselor ASAP if you have not already! Complete all tasks prior to the meeting: Junior Meeting Instructions
• Good luck to all students taking the SAT this weekend! If you haven't registered already, you should strong consider taking the SAT or ACT this spring. Registration: Online SAT Registration andACT Registration | ACT Testing Dates | The ACT Test
• Contemplating taking a dual enrollment class this summer? See Ms. Allen or your counselor about how to register and review the Dual Enrollment folder in Schoology.

Sophomores

• You will have college and career lessons this week in your biology classrooms. Make sure you know how to log on to Naviance (https://student.naviance.com/penncrest).
• Make sure your complete your course selection process by 3/17!

Freshmen

• Review Naviance to make sure all Tasks assigned to you by your school are complete! Talk to your Freshman Seminar teacher or Ms. Allen with questions!
• This year starts your high school transcript. Remember that only your overall grade for a course is listed on your transcript, but it is comprised of your individual marking period and midterm/final exam grades. Reach out to your teachers if you need help. Do not wait until the last minute!

Check out Financial Aid webinars from PHEAA, CareerLink happenings for March (including Youth events), and a Case Study Webinar from Revolution Prep!

Thinking about applying for a service academy summer session? This site outlines information and details about offerings: Service Academy Summer Program Information. Looking to apply to a military academy in your senior year? Make sure you check the websites for our representative and senators about the nomination process!

Students in grades 9-11: The Main Line Regional College Fair on Wednesday, May 21, is the biggest fair in the area and draws hundreds of colleges. Mark your calendars now for this great event!

Looking for summer employment? Here's our PHS Job Opportunities.

As we enter the spring phase of college visits, it is an excellent time for seniors to get last minute questions answered or even apply to some of our rolling admissions schools (PA State System). Additionally, for our juniors and sophomores, these are low-stress visits for you to learn about schools as you start to plan and build your list of schools. I encourage you to take advantage of these learning opportunities!

Tuesday, March 18th

• University of Connecticut - 11:30 am

Thursday, March 20th

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute - 9:15 am

Monday, March 24th

• Stony Brook University - 9:30 am
• U.S. Air Force - 11:05 AM

Tuesday, March 26th

• The University of Alabama - 1:00 pm

Monday, April 7th

• Florida Institute of Technology - 11:05 am

Tuesday, April 8th

• Washington & Jefferson College - 7:45 am

Wednesday, April 9th

• Immaculata University - 9:30 am

• Details and registration links can be found under the College Visits tab in Naviance (you must be logged in): https://student.naviance.com/colleges/visits. You must register at least an hour prior to the scheduled visit.
  
• Visits will be held in the College and Career Center in the counseling office or Lecture Room A. Please view the location when registering.
  
• You will receive an email prior to the scheduled visit that will confirm your registration. Please show that to your teacher to use as your pass prior to coming to the meeting.
  
• Attendance is documented at all visits!
• Seniors - if you plan to apply to a school or have already applied, ATTEND THE VISIT. The representatives will be looking for you!!!