PHS College & Career Corner

Yes, we are only a month and a half into 2026, but we are planning for the upcoming school year! Seniors, we're still providing you with scholarship spotlights, but the classes of 2027, 2028, ad 2029 are meticulously selecting courses for next year that will help them pursue their passions and interests. We hosted Delaware County Community College for a presentation on dual enrollment and the DCTS Application closes at the end of this month! Juniors, don't forget to register for the SATs/ACTs, attend college/career visits with multiple military visits this week, and encourage your families to come to Junior Planning Night.

Students, please remember to follow Mr. Reimschussel's timeline for course selection noted below. Many of you have already met with counselors, discusses flexible schedules, dual enrollment, independent studies, and much more! Remember that the goal is to have everything in the system by February 27th because the last day to selection classes in HAC is March 13th. See your respective counseling schoology course for our course selection presentation and do not forget the check the 26-27 Guide to Academic Programs for course descriptions and much more!

We had a wonderful presentation from Mrs. Maggie Kilgallen, Assistant Senior Director of Admissions at DCCC, on Wednesday. She explained the requirements to take DCCC courses, the application and enrollment process, and the benefits of exposure to college courses while in high school. Here is a link to her presentation: DCCC Presentation for Penncrest. It is also linked in each schoology course along with course searches, the PHS Dual Enrollment Application, and links to the website. REMINDER: Students must follow all steps outlined through DCCC in order to register for a class and must have the class pre-approved by PHS in order to receive high school credit for the course.

We look forward to seeing our junior families for an evening of looking toward the future! Please see the invitation and plan to attend if you are able! Slides will be shared afterwards with all.

• Wednesday, March 11th @ 6:30 pm in the PHS Auditorium (apologies for confusion about the date)
• Click for details and RSVP: Finding the Right Fit Invitation

It’s time to meet with your counselor for your Junior Planning Meeting! We hope that you are as excited as we are to explore the endless opportunities that are available to you beyond high school.

Steps to take prior to your Junior Planning Meeting:

1. Log into your Naviance Account via Clever. See these instructions for logging in.

2. Complete both the Career Interest Profiler and AchieveWorks Personality, on Naviance prior to scheduling your appointment. Most of you completed one or the other during sophomore year.

3. If you have other “tasks” that you have not yet completed (they would be listed in your Naviance account) please complete them as well.

4. Complete a College Search if attending a 4-year or 2-year college or trade/technical school using Naviance and save the search. Under the “College” tab in Naviance, complete your search using either the “Super Match” or “Advanced College Search” options.

5. Complete your Junior Planning Meeting Questionnaire in SCOIR

6. Schedule your appointment with your counselor. To schedule a Junior Planning Meeting with your counselor, go to the Counseling Department (Guidance): Grade 11 course in Schoology. The Welcome Page has links to schedule an appointment. Use the “Junior Planning Meeting” time slots. If you don’t see an available time, please email your counselor.

7. Please email your counselor ahead of time if you need to reschedule so that we can possibly open up that slot for another student.

8. COME PREPARED!!

During the Junior Meeting session, we will accomplish the following tasks:

1. Review SCOIR resources and post high school plans

2. Review your transcript

3. Review and clarify graduation requirements

4. Review your college search

5. Discuss SAT/ACT testing, preparation, and timeline

6. Discuss college visitations/open houses, college representative visits

7. Additional Resources: College Board 11th Grade Plan and Family Action Plan by College Board

8. Review the results of the Career Interest Profiler, AchieveWorks Personality assessments, and update your Naviance Resume.

The application for 26-27 is due by February 28th, 2026. PLEASE NOTE: They are using a new platform this year and are aware that many students are facing challenges with the submission process and subsequent request for their transcript. If you had a problem, please let Ms. Allen know. All materials are available in the grade level counseling schoology courses in the DCTS Information folder. I have developed the 26-27 DCTS Application Instructions to accompany their Student Directions for 26.27 DCTS Application.pdf.

If you would like help, please come to the DCTS Application Help Sessions on Tuesdays during all lunches and Wednesdays during I/E. They will be held in the counseling office! Also, pick up a DCTS Visitation Day form in the counseling office on the table next to the window on the right side to experience what it is like to be a DCTS student for a day.

MED CAREERS

This honors-level senior only program allows students to perform clinical rotations at Riddle Hospital! You can apply to DCTS using the same application listed above but must also complete the Supplemental App for Medical Careers.

All students are welcome to attend these visits, but must register in advance using the instructions below. Please note that ALL visits start and end within a single block, so you must check in with your teacher prior to attending the meeting.

• 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 AND make a Minga pass to come to the visit! Attendance is documented.
• SENIORS - if you plan to apply to a school or have already applied, ATTEND THE VISIT. The representatives will be looking for you!!! JUNIORS - This is an excellent learning experience for you!

Wednesday, February 18th

• Virginia Military Institute - 10:15 am

Thursday, February 19th

• U.S. Navy -1:00 pm

Monday, February 23rd

• Cheyney University - 1:00 pm
• U.S. Air Force Academy - 1:45 pm

Register for the SAT Spring Dates (you must have a College Board account - thank you to Mrs. Douglass-Garrett for providing us instructions for completing SAT Prep with Blue Book and Khan Academy)

· Offered at Penncrest on March 14th and May 2nd

· Register ASAP but no later than February 27th and April 17th - SPOTS WILL FILL UP!

Register for the ACT Winter/Spring Dates

· Offered at Penncrest on April 11th(Register by March 6th)

· Offered at Sun Valley June 13th (Register by May 8th)

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.

Delaware Valley Association of School Business Officials (DVASBO) Scholarship program: DVASBO Scholarship Application (Linked through Schoology) with opportunities to earn $2500 for your postsecondary institution - Special qualifications required.

LOCAL ALERT FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Media Fellowship House offers multiple scholarship opportunities! https://mediafellowshiphouse.org/youth-education/. Due 2/28.

PENNCREST ONLY:Complete the Penncrest High School Scholarship Application - for PHS seniors only due 4/10.

Celebrating 100 years in 2026, Embry-Riddle is a world leader in aviation training. However, they have robust offerings ranging from certificates to Ph.D.s, specializing in fields such as air traffic management and space systems. With 90% of students engaging in research with faculty mentors, learners are at the forefront of a growing industry! In fact, many of their pilots are offer jobs prior to graduating. With two campuses, Daytona Beach and Prescott, as well as 4 ROTC programs, students are bound to find a program and pathway that fits their passion.

Information about the counselors and links to schedule appointments with your counselors: Counseling Department Schoology Courses or scan the codes below!

Junior Meeting Information:Junior Meeting Instructions

Registration for College & Career Visits: Naviance (under student account only)

College Application Instructions and Information: PHS Class of 2026: Guide to the College Application Process or in the 12th grade counseling schoology course (tons of great information including links to videos and forms)

Penncrest Weekly Updates and College & Career Corner Newsletters: Archived PHS College & Career Corner Newsletters

Job Postings: PHS Job Opportunities

DCTS Application Information: DCTS Application Instructions - Start Here