April 16, 2020 - Guidance News Update
Post date: Apr 16, 2020 8:11:24 PM
High School Guidance News
Chrissy Kafkalas
If you missed last week’s Guidance update – you can read it here: https://sites.google.com/a/jtowndrakes.org/jenkintown-hs-guidance/guidance-parent-newsletter-archive/march272020
FOR FRESHMEN: REMINDER -Guidance has posted information and instructions in the Class of 2023 Google Classroom for the Freshmen to complete their Individualized Career Plan Survey in Naviance. It should only take students about 3-5 minutes to complete this task. I encourage parents and students to do this together as a fun activity.
FOR SOPHOMORES: REMINDER - Guidance has posted information and instructions in the Class of 2022 Google Classroom for the sophomores to complete their Do What You Are Personality/Career Assessment in Naviance. It should only take students about 45 minutes to complete this task. I encourage parents and students to do this together as a fun activity. Here is the LINK to the packet we want students to use once they complete their assessment.
Important AP Exam information (Exam schedule and course content): Please read this newsletter from Ms. Kafkalas: https://sites.google.com/a/jtowndrakes.org/jenkintown-hs-guidance/guidance-parent-newsletter-archive/updatedapexaminformation-april162020
FOR JUNIORS:
Important Message from College Board regarding the SAT’s: https://pages.collegeboard.org/natural-disasters
The June SAT has officially been canceled.
More information will be shared soon.
Please know that we are in uncharted waters and I want to validate everyone’s feelings of uncertainty, we will get through this together. Please know that many colleges/universities will shift their testing policies to match what is occurring right now. I receive about 5-10 emails a day from colleges and from what I am reading, I am confident that all schools come September will have a plan in place to support college-bound seniors.
Important AP Exam information (Exam schedule and course content): Please read this newsletter from Ms. Kafkalas: https://sites.google.com/a/jtowndrakes.org/jenkintown-hs-guidance/guidance-parent-newsletter-archive/updatedapexaminformation-april162020
Junior Guidance Workshops will be held via Google Meet:
Week of April 14th – Resume Workshop – Resume Packet & Top 10 Activities/5 Honors CA Worksheet
Week of April 20th – The College Essay Workshop
TBD – Junior/Senior Checklist, Social Media, NCAA and the Common App
Students will be able to join a live event or watch it later. Materials will be shared in Google Classroom for download and will also be loaded on the Grade Level Guidance News Website: https://sites.google.com/a/jtowndrakes.org/jenkintown-hs-guidance/grade-level-guidance-news
FREE Virtual College Fair sponsored by PACAC – Thursday, April 23, 2020:
In light of recent college fair cancellations across our region and nationally, we have partnered with StriveScan and other associations around the country to provide a virtual alternative. Through unprecedented collaboration, we are excited to announce the Strive Virtual College Exploration Week, which will provide a unique and diverse program for the students as they begin to navigate their postsecondary options. Registration for students and parents is now live:
Strive Virtual College Exploration Week
Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 23, 2020
300+ colleges from 44 states and 10 countries
96 sessions over 4 days
Day and evening options
Panel presentations on a range of topics for juniors and underclassmen
Free and open to students nationwide
PHEAA Financial Aid Webinar – Thursday, April 23, 2020, 6pm: I wanted to let you know that PHEAA will be offering a webinar on Thursday, April 23, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM to gain a complete understanding of the financial aid process. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Agency (PHEAA) will be providing an overview of how to apply for all types of financial aid, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is required to determine eligibility for most student aid programs such as the Pennsylvania State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, institutional offers, and federal student and parent loans. This will also be a great opportunity to have PHEAA representatives answer questions you may have. CLICK HERE to register for the April 23 webinar.
Or copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/w28lde4
Verto Virtual College Fair:
When: Friday, April 17, 2020 - 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET
What: Each college will have their own “booth” that students and counselors can enter to engage with colleges and universities, including admission counselors and staff from Verto Education.
Who: We expect to have 40 colleges and universities attending the virtual fair, from William & Mary, Temple, University of Tennessee, Clark University, University Of Oregon, and Case Western and Butler to Rhodes, Goucher, Lewis & Clark, and many, many more.
For the entire list, please visit our college partnership website.
To Register, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/yad3gdnf
Step Up to College Magazine – Rising Senior Edition: https://tinyurl.com/rng3auh
Being Seen – This one is for the Juniors – College Admissions: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/04/02/being-seen-this-one-is-for-the-juniors/
This is articles if for all of my ATHLETES à Dealing with Disappointment during Coronavirus Cancelations, Postponements: https://positivecoach.org/ask-pca/dealing-with-disappointment-during-coronavirus-cancellations-postponements/
FOR SENIORS:
Please continue to check your email regarding specific information from the colleges you have applied to; most schools at this point have canceled their Accepted Student Programs and/or Orientation Programs. You may also need to log into your school portals to see if messages have been posted there.
IMPORTANT NEWS - The Jenkintown Scholarship Application and the Jenkintown Graduation Form are now available – students MUST turn in these forms using the Class of 2020 Google Classroom (we will not be accepting hard copies). The deadline to turn them in (via Google Classroom) to Ms. Kafkalas is Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
Important AP Exam information (Exam schedule and course content): Please read this newsletter from Ms. Kafkalas: https://sites.google.com/a/jtowndrakes.org/jenkintown-hs-guidance/guidance-parent-newsletter-archive/updatedapexaminformation-april162020
Articles:
Navigating the Waitlist: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/03/27/navigating-the-waitlist/
10 ways to make your college decision without visiting campus: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/04/15/10-ways-to-make-your-college-decision-without-visiting-campus/
This is articles if for all of my ATHLETES à Dealing with Disappointment during Coronavirus Cancelations, Postponements: https://positivecoach.org/ask-pca/dealing-with-disappointment-during-coronavirus-cancellations-postponements/