Welcome to the Post-Secondary website for Vaux Big Picture High School! Here you will find everything you need to know about college and career resources for grades 9th-12th.
Stay in the loop!
Check the site weekly for updated time-sensitive information on programs, scholarships, post-secondary trips, etc. Planning for your life after Vaux begins the first day of 9th grade.
Outside Program Information
Scholarships, Grants & FAFSA
Merit Scholarships - a running list of schools that offer academic scholarships without a separate application
A running list of additional scholarships
Graduation Requirements
Credits
Calculating GPA lesson plan and activity
Overage Students
PDE Additional Graduation Requirements
Career,Trade, Military Information
General Information
On your applications, use Brandy Meyers for the counselor's name and use bmeyers@bigpicturephiladelphia as the address. This is for applications only.
Union/Trade/and Meaningful Employment lists and links from 2022
List and links to Trade Programs and Schools. Some are free!
Application Tracker you must download and save a copy with your name as the title. Please share with Ms. Meyers, your advisor, your family/guardian, and any other individuals who support you
2 and 4 Year College Information
General Information
On your applications, use Brandy Meyers for the counselor's name and use bmeyers@bigpicturephiladelphia as the address. This is for applications only.
Application Tracker you must download and save a copy with your name as the title. Please share with Ms. Meyers, your advisor, your family/guardian, and any other individuals who support you.
PASSHE Schools (Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education)
3. Vaux College Fair, Feb 22nd, 2023 list with links to the schools
Staff Act 158 materials
Service Learning Project (P5, B)
Service Learning Project Completion
Vaux Act 158 Activity
Staff Naviance
Steppers and guides for searching colleges and recommendations
Dual Enrollment
CCP- please note that dual enrollment is not an internship opportunity. Students who are eligible per GPA and STAR testing will be notified and given further advice. All testing and courses must be scheduled outside of school hours.
Welcome to News Flash Podcast, where we share information about our Vaux students and staff about their college and career plans. Interviews by Bryana Nunes, '23.
Welcome to Let's Talk it Out Podcast with Arianna Trueblood, '25
Coffee with the Counselor days and times COMING SOON
Contact:
Ms. Brandy Meyers, Director of Post-Secondary Services
bmeyers@bigpicturephiladelphia.org
(484) 451-8606