PHS College & Career Corner

May is often known as the testing month in schools. From Advanced Placement (AP) exams to Keystone exams and ACT/SAT offerings, the upcoming month is full of studying, testing and changed schedules. Make sure you plan in advance so you are ready for the changes and prepare yourself for the fatigue that comes with exams! Check out some tips to help you succeed on your next test: Test-Taking Tips (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth

We will also build in some time for fun!

• Monday, May 20th, 2024 - Seniors, mark your calendars for our Decision Day Celebration 2024! We'll carve out time for you to wear your gear, take photos with friends, and enjoy whatever your future may hold - college, employment, military, or a gap year adventure!
• Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 - Juniors, let's dive into the college essay with a workshop to get you thinking about how to get application-ready!

• Class of 2024 - Decision Day Celebration will be held on Monday, May 20th during 6th period. Fun times and photo ops are in the works!

• CHECK YOUR EMAIL: PHEAA is extending the state grant deadline to June 1st this year. The link to apply is being sent to the student email used to complete the FAFSA. They will set up a GrantUs account for you. See the application steps here: PA State Grant Program

• SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES - May 1st is next week! 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

National Scholarship Websites

Going Merry

BigFuture Scholarships: Earn by Planning for College and Career

Fastweb

Scholarship America

*Check with your colleges to see if they have any curated scholarship sites for incoming students - hint: Pitt does!*

Tuesday, April 30th

• PA State Government Employment & Internship Opportunities - 8:30 am
• Learn about jobs available through the state and internships for graduating seniors/college students!

Wednesday, May 1st

• University of Valley Forge - 12:00 pm

Monday, May 6th

• Stockton University - 7:45 am

Tuesday, May 21st

• JUNIORS - A College Essay Writing Workshop with St. Joseph's University - 8:30 am
• Automotive Training Center - 10:00 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. 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!

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors: Make sure you have completed all Tasks from My School as outlined on the right-hand of your home screen on Naviance. You can access Naviance through Clever or through the Counseling Schoology course. All tasks must be completed by May 1st!!!

Need a job? Come to the Springfield YMCA on Tuesday, May 7th for a Job Fair!

Seniors, looking full-time employment? Check out Shreiner Tree Care for careers with health and retirement benefits.

Summer? The Golf Course @ Glen Mills is hiring!

VOLUNTEER @ Garrett Williamson's Spring Carnival May 10th.

Check out the Schoology folder & Mr. Roth's volunteer posts for more opportunities!

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!

Our access to postsecondary educational opportunities is second to none in this area! One option just down the road from us is Delaware County Community College. With something for everyone - from freshmen to adult learners - take advantage of all that DCCC has to offer!

Highlights include:

• As a sponsoring school district, qualified* Rose Tree Media students can have access to their full course catalog through dual enrollment with tuition as low as $68 per credit: Dual Enrollment Steps. Whether students are looking to take one class or complete a degree, they can significantly defray the cost of their education. Through their many articulation agreements, students can ensure that credits will transfer to other 4-year, partnering institutions Transfer Agreements

• A 100,000+ sq ft STEM Complex with state of the art technology to simulate real world work environments: DCCC STEM Complex

• Through partnerships with the Delaware County Council, Workforce Development, and local unions, students can earn FREE credits that can translate into apprenticeships, certificates, or an associate's degree in education.
• The PACE+ Residential Carpentry and Electrical Programs give students and graduates 4 classes in high demand fields that will enable them to seek gainful employment or apprenticeships!
• With a teacher shortages, the Teacher Education Program provides juniors the opportunity to earn 38 credits towards a degree in education for free!

Please see Ms. Allen in the College & Career Counseling Office with any questions

*Students must meet criteria outlined by DCCC in order to enroll in college-level coursework. See here for more details:Placement Testing

Thank you to the students and families who attended College Information Night: An Evening with the Experts on Monday, April 22nd. The slides from the opening presentation and contact information from our financial aid presenter can be found in the Counseling Schoology course.

Juniors: Don't forget to study for the May 4th SAT or June 8th ACT (registration deadline May 3rd) ACT Registration | ACT Testing Dates | The ACT Test, both held at Penncrest! See below for a free SAT bootcamp from Schoolhouse.

• 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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