Juniors: Use Your Break to Prep for College

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Welcome to SLA’s College Office Text Message Alerts!  These alerts bring you messages and information that help you prepare for life after high school. Make good use of your upcoming winter break: spend some time researching colleges; figure out a test prep plan that aligns with your goals. Check out SuperMatch College search in Naviance – a great tool to help you start researching colleges and SLA’s college acceptance history. Also, PSAT results are in and you can access them from your College Board account. THIS VIDEO will help you understand your scores, study for the tests, and much more.

Lastly, mark your calendars for Junior College Night, January 29, 2020 at 5:30pm!  The event is designed to prepare juniors for the upcoming college process.

Have a wonderful holiday season and success in 2020!

2019 College Fairs at District Bldg.

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The Malcolm Bernard Historically Black Colleges & Universities Fair

Admission representatives from HBCUs will be on site to meet with prospective students. Some of the colleges will offer instant decisions so bring copies of you transcripts and dress to impress! Students will be able to complete their FAFSA application at the fair!
Students should bring their/parent SS card, 2019 tax forms, FSA ID, and any other non-taxable income verification letters.

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Time: 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Place: School District of Philadelphia, 440 North Broad Street

Register at the following link: https://www.hbcufair.com/Registration/Registration

PASSHE College Fair (Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education)

Admission representatives from all 14 State Schools will be here to meet with prospective students.

Students will be able to complete their FAFSA application at the fair!
Students should bring their/parent SS card, 2019 tax forms, FSA ID, and any other non-taxable income verification letters.

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Time: 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Place: School District of Philadelphia, 440 North Broad Street

Meet the MAC (Multi-cultural Admission Counselors) College Fair

High School students and parents are welcomed to meet and interact with 18 Colleges and Universities. Instant decisions will be offered by some colleges/universities – please bring copies of your personal statement, transcripts, and references.

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Time: 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Place: School District of Philadelphia, 440 North Broad Street

Grades 9-11 Official Transcript Request

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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 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.

Diversity College Fly-In Programs

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Would you like to visit colleges but it’s too far away and expensive? Fly-in programs offer students the opportunity to stay overnight on campus to get a feel of their college environment and see if it’s the right college for you.

Check out THIS LIST for colleges that offer fly-in programs with financial assistance for eligible students.

Remember to keep track of the upcoming application deadlines for the programs you are interested in.

Senior Bulletin, September 5, 2019

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images Welcome to senior year! The information in the Senior Blog will help you kickstart the college process with ease. While Mrs. Hirschfield, your advisors, College Access Leaders, and your family are all here to assist you, you have to be proactive and stay on top of the information you will receive in this blog and those that follow.  New bulletins will be published every other week. Good luck to the class of 2020!

College Office Walk-In Time: X and Y Bands

The College Office is open and available for quick questions, brief check-ins, and form drop off during X and Y bands and after school.  Students are seen in order of their arrival. If a student requires an extended conversation or advising from Mrs. Hirschfield, please make an appointment.

Don’t Miss Out On Getting Time-sensitive Alerts and Reminders!

If you haven’t signed up for text message alerts from the College Office go to room 218 and sign up.

Refer to College Prep Day Slides to Prep for College Application Process

You may need a refresher on how to complete recommendation surveys or how to request a recommender in Naviance. Slideshow here.

College Application Tracker

It is very important that you organize well for the application process.  You need to keep track of deadlines for scholarships and financial aid, as well as college applications.  Use this form (or adjust to your liking!) to help you organize.

Transcript Requests

ALL students must review their transcripts first to ensure accuracy. In the coming days, Advisors will distribute documents for you to sign off on to make sure your transcript is accurate and you’re on track to graduate. Transcripts can be requested beginning October 15th.  Continue reading →