South Western High School Counseling Department

09/16/2024

Sophomores and Juniors: Registration for the PSAT is now open.

DIGITAL PSAT/NMSQT
Location: Middle School LGI
Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
Cost: $20
Registration: Registration Link
Sign up deadline is Tuesday, October 1, 2024
*Please check your email for additional information*

09/10/2024

Are you ready for the SAT? Read below for the details of our School Day SAT.

**Juniors and Seniors**

Location: Middle School LGI
Date: Wednesday, October 16th
Cost: $60
Registration: Complete the ink at the bottom of this post.
Sign up deadline is Wednesday September 25, 2024.

***Testing will be limited to a maximum of 60 students. Once registration is finalized, specific test-day details will be shared. Students should check their school email accounts regularly.***

What is the School Day SAT?
-The School Day SAT is the same as the SAT, only it occurs during the week/ school day
-The SAT is a standardized test that measures students’ knowledge of reading, writing, and math- which are key components in college readiness

Who should take the SAT?
-Students in grades 11 &12 who are considering attending college

How should students prepare for the SAT?
-Students should learn more about the SAT, how its structured, and utilize practice tests available online

Learn More: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat-school-day/taking-the-test
What’s on the SAT?: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
Practice Tests: www.khanacademy.org/sat
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/practice-preparation

What happens after a student takes the SAT?
-Score reports will be available online 4-6 weeks after test administration

Are SATs required for college admission?
-Some colleges require the SATs and other schools are test-optional
-Research and review each school’s admissions requirements and SAT range for acceptance

Helpful resource: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search/filters

Registration Link: https://southwestern.revtrak.net/south-western-high-school/student-testing/rw-sat-exam/

07/22/2022

A new nationwide number was recently introduced: “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline. The 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, provides confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.

03/18/2021

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, will be hosting Dual Enrollment Parent Night April 6th at 6 p.m. remotely.

Students and parentsshould register in advance to learn more about dual enrollment opportunities at HACC. During the event you will be able to:

Learn about HACC’s dual enrollment process.

Learn about pathways and reduced tuition

Meet other parents and current students taking college classes

Learn the differences between Advanced Placement (AP) classes and dual enrollment

Please register before March 30, 2021 at the link below.

03/10/2021

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, will be hosting Dual Enrollment Parent Night April 6th at 6 p.m. remotely.

Please share this flyer with your students and parents to learn more about dual enrollment opportunities at HACC. During the event you will be able to:

Learn about HACC’s dual enrollment process.

Learn about pathways and reduced tuition

Meet other parents and current students taking college classes

Learn the differences between Advanced Placement (AP) classes and dual enrollment


Please register before March 30, 2021, click the link below:
https://start.hacc.edu/RecruitNewWFE/Events/EventDetails?eventId=3e19b69a-956c-eb11-b81b-005056b4de19


Thank you,



Lo**ta L. Lupian

Admissions Counselor

Office of College Advancement

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College



Mailing Address: 731 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 717-339-3505

Internal Extension: 11-3505

Fax: 717-337-3015



To Schedule An Appointment: https://calendly.com/haccadmissions-lllupian

Para Programar Una Cita: https://calendly.com/haccadmissions-lllupian



Website: www.hacc.edu



Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for l

02/24/2021

Our newest department member is doing well with training.

02/16/2021

York College of PA is introducing a new series titled "Spartan Speaks". The series is composed of 18 presentations by our talented faculty and will air every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, February 18 and runs through April 20. We are inviting prospective students and families, high school classes, community members, and alumni to join us on Zoom for these wonderful presentations covering a full range of interesting and engaging topics. Each session will also include an interactive Q&A session with our presenters.

The first session, LIVE FROM YORK HOSPITAL: A hospital's intensive care unit is never "business as usual!", is this Thursday at 6:30 p.m., and is a session live from the intensive care unit at WellSpan York Hospital!

Please see the link below for more information and to register for the events, as well as the attachment, for a full list of presentations and presenters. All sessions are open to the public so feel free to share this with your students, colleagues, friends, and family.

A series of conversations with York College's faculty experts.

02/12/2021

Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend virtual academic camps over the summer months. Subjects include psychology, history, and creative writing. Please find information to share with your students about our academic camps below:
Virtual Camp Psych: Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology during this fun, challenging, and engaging introduction to the field.
Civil War Era Studies Virtual Camp: Campers will get to enjoy historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania while studying American Civil War History through unique learning experiences. Students will explore the circumstances leading to the war, investigate significant battles during the war, and explore the condition of the United States after the war.
Young Writers Virtual Workshop: Students gain an in-depth introduction to all four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen.
Your students can learn more and register on our summer camp website.

Response to COVID-19: Dates for the 2021 camps are listed below. Please see the College’s Coronavirus Response page for additional information.

02/09/2021

PHEAA EVENTS:
To warm up the month, PHEAA is offering two webinars throughout February - one on Covering the Gap: pieces of the puzzle to pay your bill and a repeat of Understanding the Financial Offer/Award Letters as many students and families are receiving their offers, or have, and want to understand and review options for paying their balances. Both of these webinars will address those questions. Please share this information with your families, colleagues, and students.



REGISTER HERE

Or Copy/Paste: http://pheaa-events500.webex.com/



Understanding the Financial Aid Offer & Balances: The Financial Aid Offer, or Financing Plans, that you receive to provide an idea of the costs associated with attending post secondary education can be confusing as each school formats their information differently. PHEAA, represented by Linda Pacewicz and Daniel Wray of PA Forward are offering a one hour webinar to assist in understanding and navigating through the types of Aid listed, what you are being offered and identifying the balances and next steps needed. Q&A interaction is encouraged. Event Dates
Thursday, February 11 – Noon (ET)
Tuesday, February 16 – 6:30 PM (ET)
Thursday, February 25 – Noon (ET)



Covering the Gap – Pieces of the Puzzle to Help Pay Your Education Bill: Understanding education balances can be confusing and whether you’re trying to address the costs or beginning to plan for higher education, this review is for you. PHEAA, represented by Linda Pacewicz and Daniel Wray of PA Forward, are offering one-hour webinars on the topic of Covering the Gap. These webinars emphasize best practices (such as seeking grants and scholarships first), reminds families about additional resources (such as payment plans), and touch on private/alternative loans as a last resort. The discussion will also include the basics of credit: what is a credit score, what factors impact a credit score, how can a credit score be improved and the effects on your borrowing capability. Event Dates
Tuesday, February 9 – 6:30 PM (ET)
Wednesday, February 17 – 12:30 PM (ET)
Tuesday, February 23 – 6:30 (ET)



REGISTER HERE

Or Copy/Paste: http://pheaa-events500.webex.com/

02/03/2021

Introduce a Girl to Engineering event -

This is the third annual "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day," and due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have taken this event virtual!

01/12/2021

Register for this upcoming event regarding ‘College and Scholarship Application Essay Writing’. This event will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsf-6uqzkvHNFl-QheJ145M1ZRyV9KyRrF

11/16/2020

Read or listen below for information on how one can reframe anxiety to better cope with difficult feelings.

Kids have anxiety — but it's not always a bad thing. Renee Jain and Dr. Shefali Tsabary have some ideas about how to help children use those feelings to their advantage.