Whether you are decked out in green and preparing for the festivities of the weekend or checking the weather to see if the mid-week storm will actually bring snow, looking toward the future brings joy and excitement! It might be two hours, two days, or two months from now, but the future is right in front of us. Preparation is the key to a successful celebration, safe travels, and graduation/the upcoming school year! Read on for our College and Scholarship Spotlights, reminders for senior success, and course planning information! Don't forget to register for the SATs/ACTs and attend the virtual Navigating the Critical Changes in Admissions Testing webinar, exclusively for Penncrest families!

1. Send your grades as requested by colleges using the PHS Mid-Year Grades Request Form.
2. File your FAFSA: some colleges are offering a $2,000 incentive award for completing it by 2/15!
3. Check your personal email (students) for the PA State Grant application, which should open in early March.
4. Breathe - everything is happening quickly. If you know your plans for next year, great! If you are still feeling unsure, you are not alone. If you need help finishing applications, finding a job, or interpreting letters from your schools, Click here to schedule an appointment with Ms. Allen.

As Penncrest works to grow its career exposure and awareness for all students, we are seeking individuals who may be interested in serving as a guest speaker on a career panel for our future events. We welcome professionals from all backgrounds in all fields. Please complete the form and our Career and College Counselor, Ms. Cassandra Allen, will be in contact about future opportunities as they arise: Penncrest High School - Career Speaker Series Interest Form

Register for the SAT at www.sat.org (you must have a College Board account)

· Offered at Penncrest on March 8th and May 3rd

· Register ASAP but no later than February 21st and April 18th - SPOTS WILL FILL UP!

Register for the ACT at www.act.org

· Offered at Penncrest on June 14th (Register by May 9th)

· Offered at Strath Haven April 5th (Register by February 28th)

· Late registration for the February 8th test day is January 20th

If applying for accommodations, see your school counselor or school psychologist as soon as possible to make the request which can take weeks to process. Any accommodations must be approved by outside agencies and are not guaranteed. Fee waivers are available to students as part of the online SAT registration if you meet their eligibility requirements. ACT fee waivers are available in the counseling office.

A Practice SAT exam will be held on Feb 22nd. See flyer below for details (moved from Jan 25th)

SOPHOMORES...talk to Ms. Allen or your counselor if you are taking a higher level math course (e.g., precalculus or beyond) and would like to learn about how it might be beneficial to take an SAT this year.

Thinking urban? Want to stay on the east coast? Why not consider Pace University, with two campuses, including one in the financial district of New York City? Founded as an accounting school, Pace has grown with its top-ranked AACSB-accredited Lubin School of Business and is thriving within the growing Sands College of Performing Arts, which is getting a new building 2026. Fun fact: 16 of their students were Rockettes in this year's Radio City Christmas Spectacular! As an institution, they value experiential learning through co-ops/internships and highlight their diversity and opportunities for upward mobility. The NYC campus is a true mid-size school, while the Westchester campus is a smaller institution and hosts their D2 sports teams.

LOCAL ALERT FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Media Fellowship House! Right here in our neighborhood, see below and use this link to apply for their wonderful scholarship opportunities! https://mediafellowshiphouse.org/youth-education/. DEADLINE 2/15!!!!