Class of 2026: The year has ended but we're working hard to help you prepare for the fall. Read on for these Can't Miss Opportunities...

• PHS Class of 2026: Guide to the College Application Process
• Individual Rising Senior Meetings
• College Application Boot Camp Webinar
• SAT and ACT Dates and Registration
• Scholarship Sites
• Visits and Fly-in Programs

The college application process is overwhelming! Your PHS Counselors have developed a guide to help you find all the information you need in one spot. Bookmark it and come back as often as needed.

The PHS Class of 2026: Guide to the College Application Process will provide you with a timeline, resources for essay writing, steps to complete the Common App, how to request letters of recommendation (spoiler alert - you cannot do this until you come back in September), and much, much more!

Parents/Guardians: Feel free to sign the transcript release form today for the 25-26 school year PHS Parent/Guardian Permission to Release Official Records Form

P.S. It's linked on the Penncrest homepage in case you forget to bookmark it. Available all summer long!

Students and families, take advantage of time set aside just for you to meet with your counselor or Ms. Allen to discuss your future plans. Not sure where to start? Have a question about applying to a nursing program? Unsure about sending test scores? We're here to help! Use these links signup as registration is required:

• Lori Rice-Spring (students with last names beginning with A and D-K): Lori Rice-Spring’s Calendar
• Karen Kerr (students with last names beginning with Ba-Bo, Ca-Ck and L-Q): Karen Kerr’s Calendar
• Helen Douglass-Garrett (students with last names beginning with Bp-Bz, Cl-Cz, and R-Z): Helen Douglass-Garrett's Calendar
• Cassandra Allen (College/Career Counselor, available for all rising seniors.); Cassandra Allen's Calendar

Now is the time to go see your potential schools! Connect with them virtually or in person, and read those emails. Don't forget to set up your own college email address (consider sharing the password with a parent/guardian so you can both view important emails from your schools). Some colleges look at demonstrated interest, so the more you engage with them, the more they are aware of your knowledge of the school and its fit for you!

You may be eligible to visit colleges for free if you qualify for a fly-in program: Exploring Fly-In Programs and Visit Experiences | Coalition for College. See program descriptions and requirements under individual colleges and reach out to Ms. Allen if you have questions

Miss one of our awesome presentations from this school year? Not to worry! Here are all of the slide decks (and recordings, if available) from the Counseling Department and Guest Experts!

Senior Parent Night Presentation

Financial Aid Presentation

Junior Parent Night Presentation

Selecting Colleges: Finding the Right Fit Presentation

Accessing Accommodations in Postsecondary Education

Financial Aid Presentation - Evening with the Experts

The Value of your Voice- The College Essay and Activities in Applications - Evening with the Experts

College Admissions Insights - Evening with the Experts