POST SECONDARY PLANNING
SEPTEMBER 2023
East Pennsboro High School Counseling Department
Mrs. Hillary Miller (HMiller@epasd.org)
School Counselor to Students Last Names A-F and who attend Cumberland Perry Career & Technical Center
Mrs. Christina Zeller (CZeller@epasd.org)
School Counselor to Students Last Names G-O
Ms. Melina Mousoupetros (MMousoupetros@epasd.org)
School Counselor to Students Last Names P-Z and Student Exchange
Mr. Mark Bohlen (MBohlen@epasd.org)
Graduate Student Counseling Intern
Mrs. Christy Lohnes (CLohnes@epasd.org)
Counseling Office Secretary
AGENDA
Graduation Requirements
Students shall meet the following minimum credit requirements in order to earn an East Pennsboro High School diploma:
Required Credit Areas | Required Credits |
English | 4.0 |
Science | 3.0 |
Math | 3.0 |
Social Studies | 3.0 |
Physical Education | 1.0 |
Health and Safety Education | 1.0 |
Career Education | 0.5 |
Economics and Personal Finance | 0.5 |
Computer Elective | 0.5 |
Electives | 8.5 |
| Total: 25 Credits |
All students must also satisfy one of the five Act 158 statewide graduation pathways (Keystone Proficiency, Keystone Composite, Career & Technical Education, Alternative Assessment, or Evidence Based
AND
If student has a non-numeric proficient score in one keystone exam:
High School Transcript�Your transcript will consist of the following information:
Your transcript should only be requested through Naviance and it will be sent directly to listed schools. Learn more by clicking HERE or by going to Google Classroom and visiting the “Senior College Checklist”!
Educational Opportunities
Post Secondary Options
Employment
Good paying jobs that require a high school diploma:
* Please note that these jobs may also require additional certifications, licensing, enrollment at an academy, etc.
Military
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships offer full-time employment and on the job training, while earning a salary. Upon successful completion of an apprenticeship, individuals will be certified in their field.
Careers that offer apprenticeships:
Table 1 provides a list of careers that are projected to grow faster than the national average between 2018-2028.
Trade/Technical School
Trade schools are typically two year programs that offer practical training and education to prepare students for specific skilled careers.
Local Trade Schools:
The Best Jobs for Trade School Graduates. September 2020. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/best-trade-school-graduate-jobs-4125189
4-Year College/University
Ask yourself these questions…
How do I know if this plan is right for me?
Application Process for Post-Secondary Schools
What schools are looking for
The Real Role of Tests in Your College Application. (2021). College Board. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/testing/the-real-role-of-tests-in-your-college-application.
What Qualities Colleges Want
Your Application Shows Your Qualities
Character Counts: What Are Colleges Looking For? 2021. College Board. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying-101/character-counts-what-are-colleges-looking-for.
Application Process for Post-Secondary Schools
College Admission Exams
ACT
Website: www.Act.org
Structure:
Score: 1 - 36
Length: 2 hours and 55 minutes (without essay)
3 hours and 40 minutes (with essay)
SAT
Website: www.CollegeBoard.org
Structure:
Score: 400 – 1600
Length: 2 hours and 14 minutes
*Students are able to take the exam on their personal non-chromebook device, a school-issued chromebook, or a borrowed device requested from College Board*
*Students will also be asked to submit their phone numbers to receive quicker updates about their scores*
Test Score Submission�You have your scores but now what?
Official College Test Scores (from SAT, ACT, and AP exams) must be submitted by the student through their respective account at time of registration for the exam
4 Free score submissions per student, anything over costs a fee
Scores sent 9 days post-exam costs a fee
Do not wait for test scores to apply to colleges!
Click HERE for important information to consider before registering and sending scores to colleges
What students should look for
Naviance has a SuperMatch feature that allows students to select filters to narrow their college choices
Application Process for Post-Secondary Schools
Types of College Applications
School Specific Application
Coalition
Common Application
Apply to schools directly through their website
Application Process for Post-Secondary Schools
Decision Options and Deadlines
Regular Decision (RD)
January or Feb.
Students submit an applications by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time
Early
Action (EA)
October or Nov.
Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institution’s regular response date
Rolling Admission
No Hard Date
Institutions review applications as they are submitted and render admission decisions throughout the admission cycle
Early Decision
Oct. or Nov.
Students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted, they definitely will enroll. The application deadline and decision deadline occur early
Restrictive Early Action
Oct. or Nov.
Students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision early. They may be restricted from applying ED or EA or REA to other institutions. If offered enrollment, they have until May 1st to confirm
Non-Restrictive Application Plans
Restrictive Application Plans
Non-Binding
Non-Binding
Non-Binding
Binding
Non-Binding
Application Process for Post-Secondary Schools
To-Do List:
Step 1) Match your Common Application and Naviance accounts (Skip if not using CA)
Step 2) Add your schools to Naviance for Non-Common App Schools
Step 3) Request Recommendations Letters
Step 4) Request Your Official Transcript through Naviance
Step 5) Send your SAT/ACT Scores to Your Colleges, if needed
Application Process for Post-Secondary Schools
Student
Resources
Important
Announcements
*Complete the Naviance September Task: Post-Secondary Planning Presentation & Reflection Survey