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On Wednesday, October 12, the high school will be undergoing a series of events related to postsecondary planning. The breakdown of events are as follows:

Grade 9: Students will be developing an Academic and Career Plan in Xello and completing Entrepreneurship lessons in EverFi.

Grade 10: Students will take the PSAT. Students were provided with a resource guide to help them to prepare for this assessment. Students are encouraged to get a good night's sleep and be prepared with pencils and the approved calculator.

Grade 11: Students will take the PSAT. Students were provided with a resource guide to help them to prepare for this assessment. This test is also the National Merit Scholarship Corporation Qualifying test. Students are encouraged to get a good night's sleep and be prepared with pencils and the approved calculator.

Grade 12: Students will be given a choice of workshops:

• NCAA/NAIA: Students interested in Division I or II athletics will be given an overview of the recruiting process, including determining eligibility, communication with college coaches, and completing eligibility requirements with NCAA.

• Postsecondary Planning:

• Focus on aspects related to college, career, trades/technical, including but not limited to Common Application, Xello, recommendations, resume writing, college/career search, scholarships, financial aid, and the skilled trades. Students are encouraged to come with questions!

We are looking forward to a morning of focused effort on postsecondary planning with your student.

For more information on the resources and topics featured, please peruse the list below:

What is Xello? - How it Works

How to Access Xello

Everfi-Venture - Entrepreneurial Expedition

An Overview of the PSAT

What is the National Merit Scholarship Program?

What is the Common App?

How to Register for the NCAA

How to Register for the NAIA

10 Tips for Completing a Job Application

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation

High School Resume - How-To Guide for 2022

Click on the link below to watch a recording of the presentation.

Jonathan Warner, PHEAA, will be giving a Financial Aid presentation at the Peters Township Public Library on October 5 at 6:30pm. Click here to register. There is no cost to attend.

Every high school student is encouraged to join the School Counseling Resources group in Schoology! Resources including academic development, career development, employment, community service opportunities, scholarships and more can be found there! Students can join the group by using the following access code: DB7QW-K4WWP

Students who need to obtain transcripts for college applications or scholarships may use this form to give permission to the counselors to share it. This form needs to be filled out one time by a parent/guardian or the student if over the age of 18.

Remember, students will still have to communicate where transcripts should be sent. This will occur in Xello.

Senior students may request both transcripts from counselors and letters of recommendation from counselors and/or teachers. Xello integrates with the Common Application. Underclassmen were assigned lessons in Xello to complete either in Freshman Seminar or Social Studies classes. Click here to learn more about Xello. Students are reminded to ask teachers and others for recommendations before assigning them in Xello.

Once a student has begun to track a college application in Xello, they have the option to request a referrer write a recommendation letter to be sent to the institution if it's required for the application.Students are reminded to provide a resume to the referrer, as well as to ask them to write a letter before requesting in Xello. Click here to read more.Source www.help.xello.world

Click here for how to link your Common App and Xello accounts and begin requesting documents. Students will be asked to select their counselor from the drop down menu-this prompts a request for the secondary school report, which includes the transcript and the high school schedule, as well as a counselor recommendation. Teacher evaluation requests should not be sent to a counselor or a principal.

College representatives will be visiting Canon-Mac. To sign up to attend a session, junior and senior students must rsvp on the event link in the School Counseling Resources group calendar. An ehall pass will then be sent.

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Students are encouraged to develop resumes. A resume template is available in Xello. Your counselor and teacher(s) will need a copy of your resume in order to write letters of recommendation as needed next year. To learn more recommendations and their importance in the admissions process, click here.

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The college admissions process puts a great deal of pressure on students, but parents can lighten the load by getting involved in some critical ways.

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When Darrek Harshberger toured California University of Pennsylvania a few years ago, he quickly realized it was where he wanted to attend college. Click here to read more. Source: Post-Gazette.com

Preparation is key for all college-bound students, but thinking through what you’ll need to be successful is especially important for students with disabilities.

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The impression that you make on a college admission officer may involve more than just an essay, a transcript, and some test scores. According to new data, colleges and universities do pay attention to what prospective students post on TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. In addition, potential employers for internships or permanent positions may also review your public social sites. Click here to read more. Source:collegeboard.org

• More than 1,700 colleges and universities so far are not requiring students to submit SAT and ACT scores when they apply for admission for fall 2023, only a slightly lower number of institutions than the previous admissions cycle. Click here to read more and be sure to check out fairtest.org. source:highereddive.com

Our friends at Sage Scholars have provided this resource for you to use as you explore postsecondary education options, including timelines for students at all grade levels. Click here to learn more. source: readysetcollege.org

The Pennsylvania General Assembly created PA-TIP in 2012 to prepare students with the skills in high demand by today's employers. The program, which is funded by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and administered by PHEAA, provides awards to students e enrolled in programs of study in the following career areas:

• Energy
• Health
• Advanced Materials and Diversified Manufacturing
• Agriculture and Food Production

PA-TIP provides need-based awards up to the equivalent of the maximum award (currently $5,000), or the student’s actual unmet need, whichever is less. Awards can be used to cover educational costs, and specific living expenses. Click here to apply.

Scholarships are added to the Scholarships folder in the School Counseling Resources group throughout the year. Students are encouraged to peruse the folder. The newest scholarships are at the bottom of the page in Schoology.

Class of 2023: Complete these 6 college planning steps for 6 separate chances at $500. When you finish all 6, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $40,000 scholarship, but you can still earn money even if you don’t complete them all. Click here to learn more.

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If you have a student in grades 9-11, consider signing up for RaiseMe. It is a micro-scholarship program. Completing a RaiseMe portfolio and following colleges could earn you scholarships for your achievements. If you attend a college that has committed to rewarding you, you will get that sum when you attend that college. Click here for more information.

Selective Service registration is required by law as the first part of a fair and equitable system that, if authorized by the President and Congress, would rapidly provide personnel to the Department of Defense while at the same time providing for an Alternative Service Program for conscientious objectors. By registering, a young man remains eligible for jobs, Federal student aid, State-based student aid in 31 states, Federally-funded job training, and U.S. citizenship for immigrant men. Registration begins at age 18. Click here to learn more and register.

The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program is to help students overcome these barriers so that they may achieve, advance, and remain in school. This program is voluntary and confidential; if you are interested in your student being referred to SAP, please contact your school counselor.

Any time a student changes residences, an Inter-district transfer form accompanied by two pieces of evidence (driver's licence, lease/mortage agreement, utility bill, etc.) must be submitted to the Counseling Department. For more information or to facilitate this process, please contact Ms. Wrubleski, Counseling Secretary, at wrubleskim@cmsd.k12.pa.us. If you are moving out of District, contacting your new school right away to enroll your student ensures that there is no delay with records being obtained.

Work Permits are available in the main office; contact Mrs. Bickmeier at bickmeierd@cmsd.k12.pa.us. Students will need to obtain an application that needs to be signed by a parent/guardian and provide a copy of the student's birth certificate.

Everyone has bad days. Do yours last longer than most? Click here for a screener that can help to determine if you need help managing your mental health.

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A-Dea Karen Rubican rubicank@cmsd.k12.pa.us (724) 745-1400 X 5022

Deb-Hog Susan Humbertson humbertsons@cmsd.k12.pa.us (724) 745-1400 X 5020

Hoh--Mik Nadia Abbondanza abbondanzan@cmsd.k12.pa.us (724) 745-1400 X 5027

Mil-Set Julie Hughes hughesj@cmsd.k12.pa.us (724) 745-1400 X 5023 (starting 10/17)

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