PHS College & Career Corner
October 21, 2023
We Have a Resource for That!
This week's focus is on resources to help students finish up applications. Please see below for useful tools to finalize supplemental essays, track application requirements, and insightful podcast recommendations from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
Need Help with Supplemental Essays?
Track Your Application Requirements
Want to Hear From Professionals?
Check out this curated list of podcasts recommended by NACAC (including their own) for parents and students:
Still Stressed? See below for details about how you can get help!
College Application Help Workshops
Every Tuesday and Thursday during I/E. Sign up on the clipboard in the counseling office lobby and grab a pink lanyard pass. Show your I/E teacher the pass and come get the support your need!
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023, 08:30 AM
College & Career Center - Ms. Allen's Office
College Visits to PHS: October 23-27
Visit Updates
1) Please attend the session if you sign up for it. If you need to cancel your registration, you can do so up to an hour before the event.
2) If you cannot attend but would still like information from the college, email Ms. Cassandra Allen at callen@rtmsd.org and ask for a set of materials to be left for you.
3) Even if you have already applied to the school - ATTEND THEIR VISIT! The person you meet with is often the first person reviewing your application. It is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and build a personal connection.
4) Some colleges measure demonstrated interested in the school as a factor in the admissions process. This can include visiting campus, taking a virtual tour, and even attending their session when they visit PHS! Don't miss your chance to let the college know how interested you are in them!
Monday, October 23rd
- Monmouth University
- Holy Family University
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
- Salisbury University
Tuesday, October 24th
- West Chester University
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Hamilton College (Virtual)
- Oberlin College
- Delaware Valley University
Wednesday, October 25th
- Fairfield University
- Bucknell University
- Merrimack College
- University of Florida
Thursday, October 26th
- Belmont University
- Johnson & Wales University
Friday, October 27th
- Clark University
- Neumann University
- Drew University
- Kean University
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. Attendance is documented at all visits!
College Spotlight: Kenyon College
Kenyon visited PHS on Thursday and the students who attended engaged in meaningful dialogue about the college with a senior admissions director. Learning about fun traditions (watch out, music majors) as well as strong academics (calling all writers), students walked away enlightened about this small, selective liberal arts school in Gambier, Ohio! Check out the video below!
