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Guidance
Services
Mrs. Corey VanSickle
724-966-5045 ext. 3102
cvansickle@carmarea.org
Our School Code (many
applications require this): 390565
Announcements:
JR./SR. High Students:
Students in need of
summer school: Please be aware that in addition to our local summer
school program, The Intermediate Unit also has a "Credit Recovery" program that
is online. Information is available in the Guidance Office, and
applications can be obtained by visiting www.iu1.org.
Tutoring Program: Help
is available Mondays-Thursdays from 3:00-4:30. The program will consist of
a high school teacher and honor society students who are most willing to help!!
Applications are available in the high school office.
Students interested in
educational summer programs in our area should pick up a flyer in the Guidance
Corner of the Sr. High Office. Many programs are available at local
colleges and universities!
Miss Teen PA Pageant:
Any girl, 14-19 years old, wishing to be considered for the Miss Teen PA USA
Pageant, should inquire about the process in the Guidance Office.
Applications will need to be filed before school is out!
Juniors:
The Navy is now accepting applications from 2009
graduates for the ROTC Scholarship! Start your application online today at
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Seniors:
Any
Senior interested in an accredited Mining Technology and Training Center,
located in Prosperity, PA, should come to the Guidance Office for a flyer
or visit www.umwacc.com. Instruction also
includes New-hire and Pre-hire training for mining.
Any student 18 years of age or older, please
be aware that if you are an eligible dependent of a veteran, you may
already qualify for the GI Bill and money for post-secondary education.
More information is available in the Guidance Office if you want to explore this
option.
Senior Year
Timeline:
September- November:
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Register for a fall SAT or
ACT. If your chosen major or university requires an SAT subject test, make sure
that you register for one. Be sure to obtain a valid SAT or ACT I.D. Form
if you do not have your driver's license.
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Begin attending College
workshops/Open Houses etc. Sign up for College Representative meetings in
the Guidance Office. Work on applications and sending transcripts once you
are happy with your SAT/ACT scores. Unless you are interested in an "Early
Decision Program, " it's okay to not have applications in until December.
Some schools have "rolling admission" and admit students all year long, but
others do not. Try to decide which schools you would like to attend early, so
that you may prepare in a timely fashion.
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Buy your California
University in the High School credits, if applicable. Remember, you MUST
meet the deadline for payment, or you will not be permitted to buy these
credits.
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Work diligently on your
Senior Project, and obtain help EARLY in the year if you need it.
December-January:
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Be prepared to have filed
an application for which schools you would like to attend, so that your FAFSA
forms can reflect those colleges.
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Attend the
Financial Aid Workshop in the evening at our school ( Monday- January 4, at 7:00
p.m.).
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Give your
Senior Project Speech in January, and be prepared with all your materials
needed.
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You MAY begin
filing your FAFSA form, but you cannot begin the process until your tax
information is completed, and it is after January 1st.
February- March:
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Your family will need to
file the FAFA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov/
or by using a hard copy available in the Guidance Office. This form MUST be
filed by May 1st, though you should check to see if the particular school in
which you are interested has an earlier financial aid deadline. You will need to use your tax return information to
complete this application, and everyone MUST do this form to use or qualify for
student aid. You may indicate which schools you plan/want to attend,
and once you file this form, if you have noted these schools, you will receive a financial statement
regarding their school. Then you can make your
choice using this important knowledge.
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You should be hearing from
the schools to which you applied, and as previously indicated, you can note this
on the FAFSA form. Make sure you meet your deposit deadline so that you do not
lose your place for admission.
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Register for any AP tests
you wish to take in May.
April-June:
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Do as well as you can, even at
the end of the school year, as many schools require transcripts/grade reports to
track you even after your admission to the school!
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Make sure you know how to
obtain your transcripts after graduation and how to obtain your College in the
High School transcripts, using the appropriate form (see the FORMS section on
this website or stop in the office).
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Finalize plans for next year,
so you may have a safe and happy Graduation Day!!!!
Forms
College
Representative Visits to our school
Bethany College - September 10
Indiana University of PA - September 18
Wheeling Jesuit University- September 21
St. Vincent
College - September 26
Penn State
University - October 9
Waynesburg University - October 12
Point Park
University - October 22
Washington and Jefferson College- October 31
West Liberty College - November 5
La Roche College - November 9
Geneva College- November 13
West Virginia University- November 16
California University of PA - November 20
WCCC: December 10
PSU Fayette: February 22
West Point: March 14
Scholarships
and Local University Events:
Open House/Visitation
Events:
Duquesne University is hosting its DuquesneFest on Sunday, June 8,
2008 from 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Students can register online for the school's
largest open house of the year by visiting
www.admissions.duq.edu or by calling
(412) 396-6222.
La Roche College is having a Summer Open House on July 13, 2008..
Visit www.laroche.edu to register.
The University of Pittsburgh is announcing its summer visiting opportunities
for fall high school seniors. For more information, contact the
Undergraduate Visit Center at 412-624-7717 or
viscntr@oafa.pitt.edu.
Scholarships:
The American Legion is pleased
to provide scholarship, grant, and loan information for veterans' dependents.
Visit www.needalift.org for more
information.
Westmoreland County Community
College has expanded its scholarship base to include Greene County. Brochures
are available in the Guidance Office.
Helpful Links: (SAT/ACT, Application
help, Scholarship searches, Colleges etc.)
Testing and Application Help:
Financial Aid/Scholarships
& Programs/College
Searches:
Official College Websites:
(according to prior senior interest)
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