PHS College & Career Corner

We made it! The 4th marking period is here and spring break is one week away! Let's all make the most of this week as we prepare for a time of rest and relaxation (and likely a final college visit or two!). For our seniors, take time to process your acceptances and make informed decisions about where you will head after graduation! Social Media posts quickly fade, but where you spend your next year, two, or four, will be a lasting choice. Talk over your options with trusted friends, family members, teachers and counselors. Check out this article that provides reflective questions to help you make a decision that is best for you: Facing the Fear: Am I Choosing the Right College?.

Dual enrollment on your mind? Please make sure you schedule an appointment with Ms. Allen or your school counselor if you are planning to take a dual enrollment course this summer or next year as part of your high school programming. The course selection window closed last month and we want ensure all information is accurate as we plan for the 2025-2026 school year!

Mark Your Calendars

April College & Career Visits - Throughout the month!

NOCTI Testing at DCTS for Seniors - Thurs., April 10th

Penncrest Scholarship Application Program - Due Tues., April 22nd

DCCC STEM Career Day Field Trip - Thurs., April 24th

PHS College Information Night: An Evening with the Experts - Wed., April 30th at 6:00 pm

As the school year winds down, there will be less visits and more open houses, admitted students' days, and fairs. Underclass, if you have not already, please make your college/postsecondary email address, which will allow you to sign up for mailing lists and track information from potential schools!

Monday, April 7th

• Florida Institute of Technology - 11:05 am

Tuesday, April 8th

• Washington & Jefferson College - 7:45 am
• Venus Beauty Academy - 10:00 am

Wednesday, April 9th

• Immaculata University - 9:30 am

Tuesday, April 22nd

• 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. 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 to use as your pass prior to coming to the meeting.
  
• Attendance is documented at all visits!
• Seniors - if you have questions about admitted students, attend the visit! Sophomores and Juniors, this is a great time to get to know your postsecondary options!

Best of luck to all of our DCTS seniors taking the NOCTI exam on Thursday, April 10th. This is their opportunity to demonstrate the skills they have learned and the knowledge they've acquired over the past two or three years at DCTS.

DCTS Seniors:Please complete this transportation survey as soon as possible to ensure we have proper bussing for you on that day! NOCTI Transportation 4/10.

Seniors, looking for a little extra money to fund your college experience? Apply for the Penncrest High School Scholarship Program Application 2025 - Due April 22nd! Additionally, check out the Penncrest Scholarship Information found on our high school's website. Scroll down to see additional scholarships that are offered only to RTMSD students from varies schools within our districts and programs within our community!

Juniors & Seniors: Interested in pursuing a career in the STEM field? See Ms. Allen, Mr. Gramo, or Mrs. Wolff to register to attend DCCC's STEM Career Day on April 24th. Learn from experts in the field, network with employers and postsecondary institutions, enjoy live demonstrations and a free BBQ lunch! Space is limited and students must complete a field trip permission form to attend.

Families and students in grades 9-11, mark your calendars now! PHS will host our second annual College Information Night: An Evening with the Experts on Wednesday, April 30th at 6:00 pm. You will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of admissions professionals and attend two sessions with experts from a variety of local and national institutions to learn about financial aid, the application process and the value of highlighting your strengths, non traditional pathways (including ROTC and two year colleges) and more!

Invitation and RSVP to follow!

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Upcoming Events

• PA CareerLink April Events (check calendar)
• April 12th - Maris Grove Job Fair
• April 16th - DCCC Spring Career Fair
• May 8th - Youth Job Fair @ Springfield YMCA

As final decisions were released this past week, discussions of low admit rates, who was accepted, and how much higher can sticker prices go (yes, Wellesley Surpasses $100K Sticker Price) dominated the conversations surrounding higher education. But, what if we focused less on numbers and more on the individual and how one can grow and change based on the institution they attend? Enter: Colleges That Change Lives. Consider this excerpt from their website:

CTCL was founded on a philosophy of building the knowledge, character and values of young people by introducing them to a personalized and transformative collegiate experience. Although the member colleges approach this challenge with varying perspectives, institutional missions, and pedagogical strategies, a student-centered mission is common to all campuses.

I was fortunate enough to visit three of these schools recently: Goucher College, McDaniel College, and St. John's College all located in Maryland. Each distinct with their unique offerings - Goucher students MUST study aboard during their time in college and Johnnies all graduate with the same degree after reading 200 Great Books - and each committed to transforming the lives of their students. Consider perusing these schools and questioning what it is that you truly want to gain from your/your child's postsecondary experience!

Mark your calendars now!

• NACAC Virtual College Fair: April 27th - virtual event
• Main Line Villanova College Fair: May 21st- in-person event with evening hours (can register online)

Email: callen@rtmsd.org

Website: Penncrest High School
Phone: 610-627-6212