May 6, 2020 - Guidance Update

Post date: May 6, 2020 8:59:57 PM

High School Guidance News – May 6, 2020

Chrissy Kafkalas

kafkalac@jenkintown.org

 

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/may12020-guidanceupdate

 

View this week’s AP Exam update on my website: https://tinyurl.com/yam62g7y

FOR SENIORS:

Guidance is still accepting the Class of 2020 Graduation Form – this is a required form for all students and must be turned in via Google Classroom. The deadline to submit this form to have your scholarships published was May 6th – forms will still be accepted beyond this deadline but scholarship info will not be be published.

SAGE Scholars would like to help current seniors: Seniors attending college in the Fall of 2020 have many questions and concerns. We have compiled Questions You Need Answered To Prepare For College This Fall based on input from college leaders.https://readysetcollege.org/library/details/RS9ogVfS9kKeiJ9HtMRuAw/Questions_You_Need_Answered_To_Prepare_For_College_This_Fall

  

FOR JUNIORS:  

Junior Guidance Workshops are COMPLETED.

LAST JUNIOR WORKSHOP - Junior/Senior Checklist, Social Media, NCAA and the Common App.  Please go to Ms. Kafkalas’s website to view what was covered in the last workshop and the forms that we discussed. Scroll down to the Junior Section and view the information for the 6th Junior Workshop: https://sites.google.com/a/jtowndrakes.org/jenkintown-hs-guidance/grade-level-guidance-news.

Things to note:

·       The Transcript Release form MUST be turned in via Class of 2021 Google Classroom by the end of the school year

·       The Teacher Recommendation Forms are to go directly to the teachers – MUST be done by the end of school year

·       The Guidance Memo must be a Google Doc and shared with Ms. Kafkalas – MUST be completed by the end of the school year.

·       The Parent Brag Sheet answers can be emailed to Ms. Kafkalas

·       If you would like to play a DI or DII sport at the college level – you will need to create a NCAA student account: http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future

·       IMPORTANT – students can start the Common Application NOW. Create an account and start filling out the application.  The information you enter will roll over in August when the application goes live for the 2020-2021 admission cycle: https://www.commonapp.org/

·       LAST BIT OF ADVICE – We encourage students to create a NEW professional email to use specifically for their college applications, financial aid forms, scholarships, internships, jobs, etc.  We DO NOT want students to use their Jtowndrakes account – that account should only be used for Jtown specific things.

 

Join the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Admission counselors to learn about the great opportunities that the 14 PA State Schools have to offer:

"Meet the PASSHE Team"  - May 19, 2020

"Admissions Survival 101"  - May 12 and May 26, 2020

Students are encouraged to attend one of each. (Keep in mind each student must register individually for each session they would like to attend - the link is below.)  Parents are more than welcome to participate as well.  Please register here: https://kutztown.zoom.us/webinar/register/7115883464516/WN_v6SozF8PTmyJYXSmnyHKpQ

 

Join Muhlenberg College for webinars about College Exploration:

Curious about college exploration in general? Looking to gather information to demystify your college search and application journey? Join members of the Muhlenberg College admissions team for one or more specific workshops! Topics include and are not limited to:

Do any topics pique your interest? Access this link (https://admissions.muhlenberg.edu/portal/workshop_wednesdays) to register for Workshop Wednesday sessions with the Muhlenberg Admissions office. 

 

Scoir has partnered with Peter Van Buskirk to provide a "behind the scenes" look at how colleges are dealing with the admission process during a national crisis - COVID-19.

A 25-year veteran of the college admission process, Peter Van Buskirk is dedicated to helping families find student-centered solutions in college planning. Over the past several weeks, Peter has been interviewing deans of admission at institutions around the country. It's our hope that these interviews lend families further perspective on how specific colleges—and higher education in general—are responding to the coronavirus. Click HERE to watch these informative videos: https://tinyurl.com/yc6bx4la - Here are some of the schools talking about their view on college admissions during COVID:

·       Elon University

·       Georgia Tech

·       Dickinson College

·       America University

·       Swarthmore College

·       Tufts University

·       Carnegie Mellon University

·       And MORE…..

 

SAGE Scholars would like to help current juniors: Use ReadySetCollege (https://readysetcollege.org/) on this free website, Students can:

·      Search for private colleges and universities

·      Research college majors and careers

·      Complete the SAGE Student profile, which can be share with colleges they are interested in.

·      Find a library of information on a variety of college-related topics

 

Virtual College Fair - NAVIGATE 2020 Virtual Conference and College Fair – May 4-6, 2020 - This event will host three days of live-stream expert presentations for students and families and a concurrent virtual college fair with fully interactive booths.  Students can chat live with college admissions representatives, helping to find fit.  This event is free-of-charge to attendees and is designed to help students and colleges connect safely during the COVID-19 crisis.  The event will be live for three days, packed with informative sessions about the college decision process.  During those three days, students can also browse interactive college fair booths, chatting live with admissions representatives. After three days of live interactions, this event will remain posted at the event site until the COVID-19 crisis is over.  Students need access to information and this site will remain a robust tool for exploring their options.  We hope you can join us in this important event!  Register soon, space is limited: https://virtual.gotocollegefairs.com/

 

Manor College – College 101: This available to sophomore and junior students. College 101 is a program for high school students, over the age of 16 who are interested in earning college credit online this Summer. The program will allow students to choose from two sessions - Summer I, which begins on May 18 and Summer II, which starts on July 1. 

These are programs taught by our stellar faculty, who go above and beyond to make sure their students not only meet their goals, but exceed them. The cost for each class is $300. When you think of a traditional college course, one class can cost thousands of dollars. This would allow your students to receive college-level credits at a fraction of the cost. This will set them up for success and put them on the path toward achieving an Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree. For more information, please visit https://manor.edu/college101/.  The classes that will be offered are:

·       Summer I (5/18 to 6/25) - Must register by 5/13

o   BI101 Biological Science with Lab

o   CS105 Intro to Computer Fundamentals

o   EN101 Fundamentals of Composition

o   MH110 College Algebra

·       Summer II (7/1 to 8/6) - Must register by 6/27

o   BI106 Human Nutrition Science

o   EN102 Fundamentals of Composition II

o   PS101 Introduction to Psychology