October 2019 Happy Halloween!

SAT & ACT INFORMATION CEEB Code: 390490 Test Center Code: 39164

STUDENTS TAKING THE SAT WILL NEED TO REPORT BY 7:45 AM **BHS will offer the SAT this year on October 5, 2019, and May 2, 2020.** SAT Registration Late ACT Registration Late Dates Deadline Deadline Dates Deadline Deadline Oct. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 24 Oct. 26 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Nov. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 22 Dec. 14 Nov. 8 Nov. 22 Dec. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 26 Feb. 8 Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Mar. 14 Feb. 14 Mar. 3 Apr. 4 Feb. 28 Mar. 13 May 2 Apr. 3 Apr. 21 June 13 May 8 May 22 June 6 May 8 May 27 July 18 June 19 June 26 www.sat.org/register www.actstudent.org

POST-SECONDARY REPRESENTATIVE VISITS

Institution Date Class Period Penn State 10/2 3 10/2 8 California University of PA 10/3 7 CCAC 10/4 7 Indiana University of PA 10/4 8 Edinboro University of PA 10/8 9 Clarion University of PA 10/9 3 10/10 9 10/11 7 Malone University 10/16 8 10/21 9 Penn Commercial 10/22 8 10/28 9

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Westminster College 10/29 4 11/14 4

More post-secondary institutions will be added throughout the fall. Please listen to the morning announcements for updates.

INFORMATION SESSIONS: CCAC will hold a Manufacturing Day on October 23, 2019, at their West Hill Center. This event will present information on career opportunities and the use of advanced technologies in the manufacturing industry. Reservations are encouraged - call 412-788-7511.

California University of will host an Open House on October 14 and November 9, 2019. Register online at www.calu.edu/openhouse . (oct) ​ ​

Clarion University will visit the High School Guidance Office on October 9th during pd. 3 and will have paper applications on hand to offer instant admissions decisions. Interested students must have a copy of SAT and/or ACT scores and a transcript (available from the Guidance Office).

Edinboro University will hold an Open House on October 19 and November 9, 2019. For more information or to register, visit www.edinboro.edu/visit . ​ ​

Lock Haven University will hold an Open House on October 14 (seniors only), October 26, November 9, 2019, and April 25, 2020. Register online at www.lockhaven.edu/visit . ​ ​

Mount Aloysius College will hold an Open House on October 27, and November 23, 2019. Visit www.mtaloy.edu for more information or to register, or call 814-886-6383. ​

The North Pittsburgh College Fair will be held on October 7, 2019, at La Roche College, with representatives from over 140 colleges and . Call 844-838-4578 for more information.

Penn State Days will be held October 5 or October 19, 2019. Each branch campus will host the event on one of these days. For more information, including the schedule where the events will ​ ​ be held, and to register, visit www.openhouse.psu.edu . ​ ​

Penn State Beaver will hold an Application Workshop on October 14, 2019. Attendees will have their application fee waived and may receive an admissions decision on the spot. Visit www.beaver.psu.edu/feewaiver for more information on how to have your application fee waived during this visit. Visit www.beaver.psu.edu/admissions-events or call 877-JOIN-PSU for ​ more information on the Application Workshop. (oct)

Penn State Beaver will hold Friday Visit days on most Fridays through December 13, 2019. For more information or to register, visit www.beaver.psu.edu/friday-visit . ​ ​

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Penn State Beaver will hold an Open House on April 18, 2020. For more information or to register, visit www.beaver.psu.edu/admissions-events . ​ ​

The Pennsylvania National Guard Associations will hold a PNGAS Cadet Day on November 9, 2019. Registration is required. For more information email [email protected] or call 717-623-0909. (oct)

Slippery Rock University will hold an Open House on October 19, October 26, and November 2, 2019. Visit www.sru.edu/admissions/visit-the-rock for more information. ​ ​

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology will hold an Open House on October 19, 2020. Register online at www.stevenscollege.edu/openhouse . ​ ​

Trinity School of Nursing will hold Information Sessions on November 7 and December 5, 2019. Call 740-266-1230 or visit https://trinityson.com for more information. ​ ​

The Johnstown will hold an Open House on October 19 and November 9, 2019. For more information and to register, visit www.upj.pitt.edu/openhouse . ​ ​

Waynesburg University will hold a Mock Crime Scene Workshop on November 9, 2019. This event is open to juniors and seniors. Space is limited. Call 1-800-225-7393 or visit http://www.waynesburg.edu/admissions/schedule-visit/group-visit and choose the “Mock Crime Scene Workshop” option. (oct)

Westmoreland County Community College will hold an information session on November 16, 2019, for First Energy’s Power System Institute Program that prepares students for a career in the electric utility industry. Visit www.firstenergycorp.com/psi and click on “Get Invited” for an ​ invitation to the event. (oct)

STUDENT-ATHLETE INFORMATION: Any senior student-athlete wishing to compete in the NCAA Division 1 or 2 level must complete an application through the NCAA Clearinghouse. Log on to www.eligibilitycenter.org to ​ ​ ​ register. You must complete this process to receive any type of athletic scholarship money! Student athletes are reminded to send their SAT and ACT test scores to the Eligibility Center by entering the code “9999” in the box when registering for the tests.

The 2019/2020 NCAA Eligibility Guide for the Student Athlete is available at:http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/CBSA.pdf . ​ ​

Any senior student-athlete wishing to compete in the NAIA level must register through the NAIA Eligibility Center. Log on to http://www.playnaia.com/psaRegister.php to register. You ​ must complete this process to receive any type of athlete scholarship money!

The 2019/2020 NAIA Eligibility Guide for Student Athletes is available at: https://play.mynaia.org/media/1091/naia_guide_college_bound_student.pdf . ​

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TESTING INFO / ACADEMIC REMEDIATION: The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) will be given on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. All sophomores will take the test and interested juniors may also sign up to take the test. More information of registration will be provided later.

Penn State Beaver will offer SAT prep courses this fall. Call 724-773-3700 or visit http://beaver.psu.edu/sat for more information. (sept) ​

The Collegeboard and Khan Academy have teamed up to offer free online SAT practice materials. Visit www.SATpractice.org to prepare for free. ​ ​

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION: Looking for national scholarships? Complete the registration at www.fastweb.com to receive ​ email notifications of scholarship programs.

Another good resource for researching scholarships is www.finaid.org . ​ ​

Paper FAFSAs are no longer delivered to high schools. Students are able to obtain a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov for ​ faster processing.

The US Department of Education sponsors www.studentaid.ed.gov, which provides helpful ​ ​ information on preparing for college, types of financial aid, determining who is eligible for financial aid, how to apply for aid with the FAFSA, and information on repaying your loans.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: AES Engineering offers a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Submit essay to [email protected] . There is no application packet for this award. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year. The deadline to apply is October 6, 2019. (Oct.)

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services offers Dream...Innovate...Grow… Trade School and College Scholarships to three students what have a minimum 3.0 GPA and who have strong qualities of leadership, volunteerism, and character and an overall positive attitude towards life. The $1000 scholarships are renewable for up to four total years if the recipients maintain certain criteria. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline to apply is January 3, 2020. (oct)

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The Burgettstown Lions Midget Football and Cheerleading Scholarship recognizes a former cheerleader and a former football player of Burgettstown Midget Football who have exhibited insight into the educational process and its importance to the future of the community of Burgettstown. Recipients must be accepted as a full-time student in any accredited institution of higher learning. Applications are available in the Guidance Office and are due by October 18, 2019.

California University of PA’s Department of Childhood Education is offering a full scholarship to a student in their Bachelor of Science in Education for Grades PreK-4 program. More information and the application is available at www.calu.edu/rutledge . Applications are due by ​ November 15, 2019. (oct)

The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. The scholarships range in award value from $10,000 to $25,000. Eligible applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, and display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Visit www.horatioalger.org/scholarships for more information and to apply. The deadline is ​ October 25, 2019. (sept)

The Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union offers scholarships to member students. More information and the application is available at www.psecu.com/scholarships and the deadline to ​ apply is February 28, 2020. (oct)

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards are available to students in grades 5 - 12 who have taken part in community service activities over the past year. Interested students must fill out an application at spirit.prudential.com . The deadline to apply is November 5, 2019. Only one ​ applicant can be selected as the school’s nominee. (sept)

Seton Hill University Stillman School of Business is holding a Pirates Pitch Competition for students in grades 10, 11 and 12 . Young entrepreneurs will have a chance to win over $50,000 ​ in prizes for their innovative business ideas. Entrants must submit an original business idea that, in 350 words or less, describes an innovative product or service that you would like to create or have already created. For more information or to enter, visit www.shu.edu/HSPitch . All ​ submissions must be received by October 29, 2019. (oct)

The University of Dayton offers the Leadership in Service Scholarship to students with a passion for personal development and a commitment to community service. Interested students must have applied to Dayton and must be nominated for this scholarship by November 1, 2019. See Mrs. Riley by October 30, 2019, if you have applied to Dayton and are interested in this scholarship.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Army ROTC Program is accepting applications for the 4-year National Army ROTC Scholarship. This scholarship covers the tuition at any participating 4-year college or university for the entirety of the student’s undergraduate career. In turn, the student agrees to enter Army service following graduation as an Army Officer in the component

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WACE offers the National Co-Op Scholarship Program cooperative education scholarships to the following Universities: Clarkson University, , Merrimack College, Miami Dade College, Oregon Institute of Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, State University of New York Oswego, University at Albany SUNY, University of Cincinnati, The University of Toledo, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Apply online at https://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html . The deadline is February 15, 2020. ​

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