Become familiar with the virtual college visit calendar. See video.
Virtual College Rep Visits for 11th and 12th Graders
Student-Athletes: Choosing a College
College Selection and Application Process: https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/prepare/athletes/college
NCAA Eligibility Basics:
https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/prepare/athletes/ncaa-eligibility-basics
Postsecondary Planning During Remote Learning
We aim to provide you with real time guidance and support during these uncertain times. Here is a postsecondary planning guide to help seniors prepare for life after high school. Select the 12th grade tab to get a list of tasks to complete with advisors.
SAT & ACT Fee Waivers
The College Board and ACT offer fee waivers for payment to students who are economically disadvantaged and meet income eligibility guidelines. Find PDF of fee waiver form HERE. If you have are eligible for a fee waiver, come to the College Office during your lunch band with your computer. (No email requests will be granted.) Fill out the registration questions in advance and when you get to the fee waiver section, ask Mrs. Hirschfield for the fee waiver number. She’ll give you a form to sign and return to keep in your college file.
Grants for 9th-12th Grade Girls
The Ellis Trust provides financial support to enhance the high school experience of Philadelphia girls. Rising 9th-12th graders can receive funding for school supplies, summer courses, STEM training, arts lessons, and much more: learn more and apply at THIS SITE.
Common App Help Guide and FAQs
THIS GUIDE will help you understand the layout of the Common App and acquaint you with the information you will need prior to creating a Common App account.
Sign Up to Get College Office Text Message Alerts!
When you sign up, you will be able to receive notifications and reminders from the college office. We want to help you stay on top of the college search process and deadlines!
Grades 9-11 Transcript Request
Students are sometimes asked to provide an official transcript to an academic institution, summer program, or community agency. All SLA students in grades 9-11 can request official transcripts by completing a Transcript Request form HERE. (When students are asked for unofficial grades, a report card or grade printout from SchoolNet will be sufficient.) Bring all completed requests to the College Office, room 312.
Notes:
- Allow TWO WEEKS to process the request.
- If sending a request via email, complete the Transcript Request form, scan, and email (preferably in .PDF) back to Mrs. Hirschfield at khirschfield@scienceleaderhsip.org.
- Seniors who need official transcripts must add it to the Transcript Request Log in the College Office.
Class of 2021 School Profile
Click HERE to view the Class of 2021 School Profile.
