SHS School Counseling department

Upcoming FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP WEBINARS webinars - Join us to learn all you need to know about financial aid. For all of these webinars, you must register for the webinar to receive the Zoom link and you will be sent the recording. Even if you cannot attend live, by registering you will receive the recording the next day. 

Financial Aid 101 - Recording here (scroll to the bottom)

This webinar is aimed at helping your family understand college financial aid better! Discover the secrets to maximizing your resources and steering clear of common mistakes that could harm your finances.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 7pm 

FAFSA/CSS Profile Overview - This webinar is a walk-through of the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms, how to complete them, and the critical mistakes to avoid. 

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 7pm 

Register here

Scholarships & Grants - This webinar will share tips on how to maximize your odds of obtaining scholarships, how to apply, and where and where not to look for scholarships. 

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 7pm 

Register here

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College Admissions Testing: Your Road Map To The SAT & ACT 

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 6:30 PM 

Recording here

Slides here

Please join us to learn everything you need to know about the SAT and ACT. Our speaker is Summit's Chief Ambassador Drew Heilpern, Ph.D.  Drew is a testing industry expert and works closely with schools and families to help their students navigate the admissions testing process for college.  

Session topics include:

- SAT vs. ACT, how they differ and how to choose

- Components of a good Test Prep Plan

- Preparing for these tests

- The role of standardized tests in the college admission process

Class 2026 11th Grade Info Night with SHS Counselors - Virtual

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 6:30pm

Zoom link here

Meeting ID: 826 3309 0407 / Passcode: 263830

Please join us virtually on Tuesday, December 3rd for 11th Grade Info Night with School Counselors. SHS Counselors will give an overview of the post-secondary planning process, including timelines, areas to focus on this year, and tips for researching what comes next after SHS. If you cannot attend live, this will be recorded and sent out to everyone following the presentation as well as posted on this website.