PHS College & Career Corner

Less than a month until the start of spring! As we look forward to more sunshine, we cannot forget to focus on performance in the classroom. Junior year is important, and the spring is full of activities inside and outside of the classroom. From freshman to seniors, your GPA matters, whether you are just setting the foundation for your transcript, or wanting update your GPA for scholarships (yes, WVU actually allows you to submit your final GPA for scholarship reconsideration until Aug 1st!!).

Read on for an opportunity to learn about SAT and ACT changes, explore new scholarships , a return to visitors to the counseling office, and a PHS graduate advocating for a career in Medical Laboratory Science!

Now is a prime time to search for local scholarships. See below for 2 great opportunities that are also posted in Schoology!

Also, if you haven't filed your FAFSA yet, it's not too late. Facing challenges with completing it? See FAFSA Issue Alerts | Knowledge Center. Make sure you are a savvy consumer when searching for student loans - check interest rates and terms, including incentives. Finally, please be weary of any grant money that could turn into loans if you do not complete all requirements.

This week's career spotlight is on the field of Medical Laboratory Science. Check out the pamphlet below by designed by a PHS graduate!

Looking for summer employment? Have a job you wish to share with students? Email me to add it to our job opportunities board!

If the button is not working, please click here:PHS Job Opportunities

1. Watch the videos andread descriptions of the programs:DCTS Course Guide
2. Apply using your personal email address: DCTS Application. by 2/28/25.Medical Careers (Seniors only) additional app:Supplemental Admission Application for Medical Careers
3. Schedule a visit ASAP: DCTS Visitation Request Form .
4. Write thoughtful essays about why you want to attend that program and where you will grow from the skills you learn at DCTS. Attend an I/E Application Help Session with Ms. Allen!

What programs does DCTS offer? Use the links below to explore programs within each of their career clusters at DCTS.

School of Health & Biosciences

School of Hospitality, Tourism, & Human Services

School of Construction Technology

School of Engineering & Computer Sciences

School of Logistics, Distribution, & Transportation

A big thank you to our friends at Revolution Prep for their presentation on February 19th entitled Navigating the Critical Changes is Admissions Testing!

They took the time to provide PHS families with detailed information about the changes in testing requirements for college admissions and explain the nuanced definition of 'test optional'. All registrants will have a copy of the presentation emailed to them. It is also linked in the Counseling Schoology course.

We encourage students to take advantage of the free test prep for the SATs available through Khan Academy which can be linked through the Bluebook app!

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!

Monday, February 24th

• Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) - 10:15 am
• Shippensburg University - 12:00 pm

Thursday, February 27th

• Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield - 12:15 pm

Wednesday, March 5th

• Widener University - 8:35 am

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

Tuesday, March 26th

• The University of Alabama - 1:00 pm

• 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!!!