College and Career Planning and Information
Preparing for college can be a overwhelming task for students and their families.
We are here to try to help you navigate this process.
Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have questions or concerns.
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Please check back frequently as we will update this page whenever we receive new information about available apprenticeship opportunities in our area.
Click here for more information about Plumbing, Pipefitting, Welding, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating opportunities with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 396.
Open House and Visit Days
Edinboro University
Fall Open House Dates:
Step foot onto campus this fall during a Pennsylvania Western University Open House. Spend time with Admissions, Financial Aid, various campus departments and current students. Get a feel for campus life during your student-led tour, learn more about PennWest opportunities and enjoy a complimentary lunch in our dining hall.
Attendees will receive an application fee waiver to apply!
Click here to register for one of the dates below:
October 14, 2023
November 4, 2023
University of Dayton
Preview Dates:
Attend Fall Preview Day to learn about the unique opportunities and experiences that come with a University of Dayton education. Throughout the event, you will learn about the application process, explore academic programs, meet faculty and staff, and discover for yourself why more than 8,400 students call the University of Dayton their home-away-from-home.
Click here to register for one of the dates below:
October 8, 2023
October 22, 2023
November 5, 2023
For more information, email admission@udayton.edu
University of Cincinnati
Open House Dates:
During our Open House, you will be able to create your own adventure by picking up to three academic colleges to explore. Anything from neurobiology to viola, pre-law to interior design, you're almost certain to find a major or area of study that interests you.
Experience Cincinnati's Community
Explore all Cincinnati has to offer during our information fair and special interest sessions. Learn about our over 500 student organizations, study abroad opportunities, University Honors Program, and so much more!
Imagine Yourself as a Bearcat
View several residence halls, try the food in one of our dining halls, and take a campus tour to get an idea of what life on campus will be like.
Click here to register for one of the dates below:
Friday, September 15, 2023
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Friday, October 6, 2023
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Mercyhurst University
Mercyhurst offers several different options to learn more about their campus. You can schedule an individual visit and campus tour or many other in person events. Please click here to learn about all of the options available to you.
Fall Preview Day - October 7, 2023
Informational Sessions - October 9, 2023
Fall Open House - October 21, 2023
Day in Fashion Merchandising - October 27, 2023
Day In Intelligence Studies, Cyber Security, Data Science - November 3, 2023
Informational Sessions - November 13, 2023
Fall Open House - November 18, 2023
Day in Applied Forensic Sciences - December 1, 2023
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Open House Date:
Aviation is constantly growing due to increased retirement and exponential growth resulting in the demand for the next generation of technicians. Join us for our Open House Exploration Event and learn more about the exciting Aviation Maintenance and Aviation Electronics programs, YOU can be part of the force driving the industry forward.
Saturday, November 4th, 2023
Time: Registration begins at 10:30 AM
Pittsburgh, PA
Hagerstown, MD
Myrtle Beach, SC
Youngstown, OH
Learn more at:
https://pia.edu/open-house-rsvp/
Eastern Gateway Community College
Open House Date:
To Be Announced
Youngstown State University
Penguin Preview Open House
Penguin Preview Day is your chance to experience the Youngstown State University campus for a college visit that's unlike any other! Visit YSU and explore buildings and classes, talk to professors and students, and learn about majors and offerings — all on your own terms.
Click here to register for one of the dates below:
Saturday, October 28, 2023
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Registration Deadline: October 25, 2022
Friday, November 17, 2022
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Registration Deadline: November 14, 2022
Penn State Shenango
Start planning your Penn State experience
In demand majors, unrivaled financial aid packages, top-rated career services, stunning facilities, and a vibrant campus community make the Shenango campus a great place to study. Attending an open house is the first step towards creating your Penn State story.
Click here to register for one of the dates below:
Monday, October 9, 2023 - Fall Application Workshop
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 14, 2023 - Penn State Day Open House
10:00 AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - Health care Careers Open House
6:00 PM
Visitors earn a $65.00 application fee waiver for attending!
Cleveland State University
We know how important a campus visit is to the college search process, so Cleveland State University has created a visitor experience to allow prospective students to safely visit our campus or have the CSU visit experience from the comfort of their home.
Click here to register for the date below or a virtual visit:
Saturday, October 28, 2023 - Fall Visit Day
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Virtual Information Session and Campus Tours are also available.
Ohio University
OHIO Discovery Day is an in-person visit program designed for prospective first-year students and their families. Visitors will hear from current students, meet with admissions representatives, learn more about their academic interest area, tour the OHIO campus and more. Prospective students can also get help completing their Ohio University application.
Click here to register for one of the dates below:
Friday, October 27, 2023
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday, November 3, 2023
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Malone University
A campus visit is the best way to determine if Malone University is the right fit for you!
Click here to register for one of the dates below:
Monday, October 9, 2023 - Discover Day
9:30AM -1:00 PM
Registration Deadline:
October 1, 2023
Friday, November 10, 2023 - Discover Day
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Registration Deadline: November 2, 2023
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Nursing Focus Day
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration Deadline: November 8, 2023
College Night Presentation
This is the recording of our College Night on September 8th.
Test Optional.pdfWhat does Test Optional Really Mean?
FAFSA
The FAFSA is a form that allows U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens to apply for federal loans, grants, and work-study programs. The FAFSA calculates your eligibility based on financial need with respect to your estimated cost of attendance and family contribution.
The vast majority of colleges and universities require that students and families MUST complete the FAFSA in order to receive financial aid.
Please consider completing your FAFSA as early as possible (applications open October 1, 2021) to give yourself the best chance possible for receiving financial aid. We have included a FAFSA tutorial video (from Carroll College) to help guide you through the process.
FAFSA Form.pdfFAFSA and CSS Profile Help
Click here for a video that will help explain how you can lower your EFC.
This video a little over 1 hour long, but very informative! Please check it out!
We are so excited to be able to provide the Naviance college and career readiness program to our students this year! This is an amazing program and we believe that it will be extremely helpful to our students and families as they progress through their future planning journey.
Naviance Town Hall Meeting
Recorded October 15, 2020
Naviance Education Presentation.pdfTown Hall Presentation
PDF version of the presentation
College 101 Town Hall
Recorded October 27, 2020
Girard High School - College 101.pdfCollege 101 Presentation
PDF version of presentation
Click here to be redirected to a short video explaining how Naviance Test Prep can help you prepare for your next ACT exam.
Click here to be redirected to a short video explaining how to request letters of recommendation from your teachers via Naviance.
Click here to be redirected to a short video explaining how to add colleges to your list of applications via Naviance.
Click here to be redirected to a short video explaining how to request transcripts via Naviance.
Please click the link to the right if you would like to schedule an individual session with Mrs. Warga to learn more about the Naviance program.
