I hope you enjoyed your summer break!
I'm Mrs. Luraschi, your College & Career Counselor. Whether you are a senior or a freshmen, I'm here to help you with your future plans.
Each newsletter will offer helpful resources, news and events including college and career fairs, field trips, college planning nights, military visits and more!
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- Last Names A-L: Text @phs20xxsr1 to 81010 (xx=your grad yr)
- Last Names M-Z: Text @phs20xxsr2 to 81010 (xx=your grad yr)
Learn about the college research and application process from college admission professionals representing 2 & 4 year colleges & universities as well as current college students & PHS alums.
Topics will include:
- How to Apply to College & Deadlines
- Finding Good Colleges
- Highly Selective Colleges
- Essays & Letters of Recommendation
- Using SchooLinks
- Expert Tips for Success
Watch this brief video on how to request your College Transcripts & Letters of Recommendation on your SchooLinks account.
- Sept 18, 6:30-8 pm, Auditorium, All Grades Welcome
- Nov 12 or Dec 3, 6-7:30 pm, B208
- COMPLETE YOUR 2025-2026 FAFSA application between Oct 1 - Dec 1
SENIOR students and parents: create your FSA ID account now so you are ready when the FAFSA application opens later this fall.
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Dept of Defense Dellums SMART Scholarships
To find more community sponsored scholarships, students should visit their SchooLinks account > Finances > Scholarship Matching > District Posted Scholarships.
11th-12th: RSVP for a College Visit on SchooLinks under School Events.
All visits occur in the College & Career Center (next to STUCO and the Commons)
8/28, 10:00 am, Principia College, Illinois
8/30, 8:00 am, Murray State University, Murray, KY (very affordable out-of-state)
9/4, 10:00 am, Drury University, Springfield, MO
9/4, 1:00 pm, University of Missouri, Columbia (MIZZOU)
9/6, 10:30 am, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, (very affordable out-of-state)
9/9, 9:00 am, Kansas State University, (very affordable out-of-state)
9/9, 1:00 pm, Purdue University, Indiana
9/10, 10:00 am, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
9/10, 1:00 pm, University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy, STL
9/11, 10:00 am, Ranken Technical College
9/13, 8:00 am, University of Southern California (USC)
9/16, 8:00 am, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
9/16, 9:00 am, University of Chicago (competitive admissions)
9/16, 1:00 pm, University of St. Mary, Kansas
9/17, 8:00 am, Quincy University, Quincy, IL
9/17, 9:00 am, University of Memphis, (very affordable out-of-state)
9/18, 8:00 am, Truman State University
9/24, 10:00 am, Washington University
Military Mondays: Speak to military recruiters every Monday during lunch in the Commons.
Sign-up to take the ASVAB Military Entrance Exam at PHS on Nov. 12
