PHS College & Career Corner

Students, you are off of school on Tuesday, April 23rd. How will you fill your day?

Whether you are searching for scholarships, applying for jobs, performing a civic duty, looking into summer programs, considering volunteer opportunities, or celebrating a holiday with loved ones, make your day meaningful! In this week's newsletter, we'll cover all you need to know to plan for the weeks ahead!

Students and families in grades 9-11, PHS will host College Information Night: An Evening with the Experts on Monday, April 22nd at 6:30. You will have the opportunity to attend two sessions with professionals from Lafayette College, Rutgers University, Widener University, A+ College Financial Solutions, and Penn State's Scheyer Honors College.

Sessions Include:

• Financial Aid Planning
• Cultivating Your Passions and Selecting Majors
• Inside Admissions: Your Questions Answered!
• Preparing for Collegiate Athletics

RSVP: An Evening with the Experts

• Mark Your Calendars: PHS will celebrate National Decision Day on May 15th this year! We know it's been a roller coaster ride with financial aid and applications, but we want to acknowledge your future plans (college, military, trade school, employment, etc.) and celebrate the adventure that awaits you! More details to come soon!

• Speaking of financial aid, PHEAA is extending the state grant deadline to June 1st this year. Learn more about why here: PHEAA extends Pa. state grant submission deadline amid FAFSA delays, challenges and see the application steps here: PA State Grant Program

• SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES ARE APPROACHING! Do not forget to check Schoology for links: PHS Senior Scholarships Folder and make sure you meet the April 29th deadline for our Penncrest HS Class of 2024 Scholarship and Awards Application

Volunteers needed at Garrett Williamson's annual Spring Carnival! This year's carnival is happening on Friday, May 10th, from 5-7PM! This is a fun, celebratory event that we host to commemorate a great school year! I'm looking for any volunteers for set-up (4 -5PM), clean-up (7-8PM) and during the event(4:30 - 7PM). Anyone interested in volunteering should sign up using the link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AAAB2DA3F5C52-49116103-spring

Please contact Molly Scollo directly at mscollo@campgarrett.org or by phone at 610-353-7690, ext. 13 with any questions or concerns!

This week's colleges are actually four smaller, liberal arts Wisconsin schools that you may or may not be familiar with! For those seeking adventure away from the east coast (on a prairie perhaps?), consider traveling to the midwest and remember the value that experiences outside of our comfort zone have on our personal growth and world views.

1. Beloit College - A college older than the state itself, this small liberal arts school of 1000 students draws students from 43 states and 44 countries. Those numbers alone indicate that this college does not have a 'type' of student, but rather students who are not afraid to venture out on their own to create an inclusive environment. With dedicated faculty who ensure students engage in internships opportunities, students find success through personalized programming. Beloit's Center for Entrepreneurship (CELEB) offers a recording and tv studio, a maker's lab, and a lounge to replicate creative spaces at Fortune 500 companies.
2. Lawrence University - Access to a vibrant arts city, new athletics facilities, a world-class conservatory, and miles of nature in a local state park, Lawrence offers something for everyone. Particularly impressive is the philosophy of the Dean of the Conservatory who stated, "Our goal is to nurture and empower students to find their unique musical voices to share with the world. To reach your musical potential, you will need to reach your intellectual potential." Therefore, students are encouraged to double major and explore interests outside of the music curriculum. Lawrence students are dynamic in personality and academic explorations, boasting 78 Watson Fellows at a College that Changes Lives!
3. Ripon College - Rich in history, this small town school is finding new life after the pandemic thanks to the generosity of its alumni who are helping to fund a new STEM building and football stadium. With over 50% of students participating in athletics, involvement is key to success at this school of 800. Unique stories live in a campus that is bordered by a prairie, notably the college's largest classroom with lessons in conservation, and a cemetery!
4. Marquette University - If Chicago feels a bit too large, but you still seek the livelihood of a midwestern city, Milwaukee might be the perfect fit! With a campus that feels self-contained while also immersed in the city, Marquette is a place where school-spirit is abound. Basketball is the heart of the school, while its accelerated health science majors shine academically. Did you know it is home to the only dental school in the state? At the core of this Jesuit school are the commitment to service and growing the whole person. This is reflected in the intentionally with which every space and building on campus is designed, including creating a culture of wellness at the newly renovated Rec Center.

Juniors: Don't forget to register for the May 4th SAT (late registration deadline April 23rd) Online SAT Registration or June 8th ACT (registration deadline May 3rd) ACT Registration | ACT Testing Dates | The ACT Test, both held at Penncrest!

• Main Line Villanova College Fair: May 22nd - in-person event with evening hours (can register online)
• College Information Session in Philadelphia: May 23rd Philadelphia, PA: Group Presentation with Emory, Hopkins, Notre Dame, and WashU (register online)

About the E3 Case Competition:

• Open to all underrepresented students.
• Registration is free!
• Participants will have the opportunity to work on complex cases and present their solutions to a panel of industry experts
• Scholarships will be awarded to the top-performing students or teams
• The competition will take place June 28th-June 30th 2024 , and registration is open until May 8th, 2024
• Held at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV
• See below for details and register here: E3 Case Competition Registration Link

Email: callen@rtmsd.org

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