PSAT/NMSQT 

For more information on how to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT check out the announcement tab on this website. 

Follow the link below for helpful information on how to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT

Mock Interviews

Juniors will participate in mock interviews this spring at Central High School. This is a part of the graduation project and must be successfully completed in order to meet graduation requirements.  If a student is absent for mock interviews, they will be assigned a make up interview. 

When:  Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Make-Up Day: TBD

Attire:

• Business Casual or Business Formal 

• If you are concerned you may not be able to access appropriate clothes for the mock interview, please come down to the Dragon's Den, where you can find clothes to meet your needs. 

Who: Local business and college representatives volunteer their time to conduct the interviews.

ACT/SAT & TEAS Testing Information

When should I take your SAT and/or ACT? 

• Spring/Summer of  Junior Year and/or Fall of Senior Year

What is the difference between the SAT and the ACT?

• Both tests evaluate your skills in reading, writing, and math. However, the ACT goes a step further by offering an optional essay component that can highlight your writing skills to provide a more well-rounded assessment of your academic abilities. Additionally, the ACT also includes a science section, making it a go-to choice for those interested in STEM fields.   

What are the benefits of taking the SAT and/ or ACT?

• Good scores can qualify you for merit-based scholarships

• A good score can help give you an edge when applying to a competitive program 

• If you've not earned grades in high school that reflect your abilities and you are a good test taker, the SAT and/or the ACT can be a good way to show your potential to a college 

What about schools that are SAT/ACT optional? 

• More and more schools are offering SAT optional admission. This means that SAT and/or ACT scores are not required for admission to that school. 

How do I register for the SAT and/ or ACT? 

• Make an account on the collegboard website and follow the instructions there to register for the SAT

  • https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration 

• Make an account on the ACT website and follow the instructions there to register for the ACT

  • https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html  

• Central High School's school code: 

  • 392420

TEAS EXAM:

• • Conemaugh School of Nursing is now requiring the TEAS Exam. 

    • To register to take this exam follow this link: https://www.atitesting.com/teas/register 

  • Passing the TEAS is a key component of getting into nursing and allied health schools, but 30% of qualified applicants are turned away from ADN, Diploma, and BSN programs. Because it’s a comprehensive exam, you’ll be tested on four different subject areas (reading, math, science, English language usage), so thorough preparation is crucial. It is recommend to allow at least 6 weeks of preparation prior to taking the TEAS. 

  • Information on preparing for the TEAS: 

    • https://www.atitesting.com/teas 

Upcoming SAT & ACT Test Dates & Deadlines

Xello Lessons

The following Xello lessons need to be completed for your gradation project in your Junior year: 

1. Career Demand

2. Entrepreneurial Skills 

3. Career Backup Plans

4. Job Interviews

Username: SCSD-your student ID number (Ex. SCSD-999999)

If you cannot remember your password, email us in guidance, and we can reset your password for you. 

If you are planning to attend college consider completing the lesson "choosing a college". You can find it by selecting all lessons on your home page and than changing the lessons from "core lessons" to all lessons" 

Link to Xello: https://xello.world/en/ 

Xello for Families

If you would like  to check out the resources Xello is providing for your student follow the steps below: 

Log in to your account

When your child’s school or district has created a Xello Family account for you, you’ll receive an email. The email will include a link to activate your account within 17 days of receiving it. All you’ll need to do to get started is set a password.

Note: 

• An email invitation to Xello was sent to all families via the email address provided to the school in power school on 1/14/25

• If you haven't received the activation email, it may have redirected to your spam folder. Make sure to remove "xello.world" from your email spam settings to receive this and future messages from Xello.

If you forget your password:

• Visit https://login.xello.world/ 

• Click Having trouble signing in?

• Enter your email address and click Send Email.

• You’ll receive an email to reset your Xello Family password

Planning for Senior Year

The Spring/ Summer Before Your Senior Year

• Don't forget you need 32 hours of community service- summer is a great time to get this done! 

• Schedule and attend College/ Trade School visits

• Get out and job shadow people in careers you think you might be interested in. The best way to learn about a career is to talk to someone working in the field and see what the day to day operations of their job look like. 

  • If you don’t know someone working in your field of interest look up local companies online and contact their HR department and request to have them help you set up a job shadow experience. 

  • If you aren’t sure what career you are interested in, job shadow as many people as you can so you can get an idea of what different careers are like. 

    • Figuring out what you don't like is often just as important as figuring out what you do like! 

• Take the SAT or ACT if you’re considering going to college 

  • SAT and ACT scores can automatically qualify for you for scholarships and financial aid so it’s a good idea to take them

  • If you're interested in applying to Conemaugh School of Nursing you will need to take the TEAs exam

• If you are hoping to play sports in college and you haven't already be sure to register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

• If you are interested in joining the Military, narrow down which branch you want to join and start working with recruiters to prepare for your senior year. 

  • You will need to take the ASVAB test if you have not already done so 

  • If you are interested in pursuing the ROTC scholarship you’ll want to discuss that with a recruiter. You can find more information at the website below: 

  • https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships.html

• If you are planning to continue your education after high school you should talk to your family about plans for paying for that education. 

  • The FAFSA will need to be completed in October of your senior year. Take advantage of webinars that help explain the process and more about the FAFSA

    • https://www.pheaa.org/virtual/index.shtml 

  • Check out the FAFSA website to learn more about the different types of aid available

    • https://studentaid.gov/h/understand-aid 

  • You will need to get your FSA ID:

    • Before you can fill out your FAFSA in October, you need to get a username and password- also known as your FSA ID. 

    • https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

• Before you return for your senior year you should have a list of your top (select which applies to you):  

  • 4 to 5 Colleges 

    • 1 to 2 majors you’d like to pursue 

    • Some students decide to enter college on an exploratory track. If you are very uncertain about what major you want to pursue but feel confident you want to attend college, this could be worth looking into.  

  • 2 to 4 Trade Schools 

    • 1 to 2 programs you’d like to pursue

  • 2 to 3 Career Paths 

    • Companies you’d want to work for

    • Compare benefits offered by each company

  • 1 to 2 Military Branches 

• Resources to help you narrow down your choices: 

  •  Xello has a lot of great resources to help you research colleges, trade schools and career options. Make sure you are utilizing this information! 

  • https://www.pheaa.org/college-planning/education-planner/

  • https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

  • https://www.mynextmove.org/ 

  • https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/which-branch-of-the-military-should-i-join/#:~:text=It%20is%20commonly%20understood%20that,you%2C%20consider%20joining%20the%20Navy. 

• You can being applying to college and trade school the summer before your senior year. For more information on the benefits of starting early, take a look at the 12th grade tab on this website. 

College Application Information

Central High School Graduation Project Information Packet