
The HHS Counseling Newsletter
September/October 2023
Welcome!
Our Wellness Counselor, Social Worker, and School Psychologist offer additional support for all students at Harriton
Our specialists are available to talk with you about yourself and others you care about.
Mara Manfre, Social Worker
Dr. Andi Fina, School Psychologist
Mental Health and Wellness
Harriton Student Services is pleased to introduce our new Mental Health and Wellness Counselor, Ms. Alex Maravelias! Click below to access the latest Health & Wellness Newsletter.
Department Programming for 2023-24
For Seniors
Senior Checklist
Seniors: the below documents are required for counselor recommendations.
Need help with your Common App or Matching Naviance and the Common App? Check out these videos!
ICYMI: LMSD College Summer Workshop Series
Topics included:
- The College Essay: https://www.lmsd.org/about-lmsd/newsroom/videos/view?viewnode=2c11f09fc71c8
- The Common Application, Naviance and the Self Reported Academic Record (SRAR): https://www.lmsd.org/about-lmsd/newsroom/videos/view?viewnode=bdae630bc506d
Join us for a virtual LMSD Financial Aid Night and FAFSA Programs this fall:
Financial Aid Overview (Virtual)
Thursday, October 5th
7:00 - 8:30 PM
FAFSA Completion Night for Senior Families (Virtual)
Monday, December 11th
7:00 - 8:30 PM
PHEAA Financial Aid Webinars
Topics include:
- Searching for Scholarships
- The Financial Aid Timeline - What to Do When
Access the webinars here: https://www.pheaa.org/virtual
Juniors and Seniors
College Visits to Harriton
Admissions Representatives will be visiting throughout the fall to answer questions about the application process and introduce you to new programs at their school. Be sure to register to attend sessions to learn more about various colleges! Attending visits are a great way to demonstrate your interest in a college and get to know your Admissions Representative.
You must have teacher permission before attending a college visit.
How to Register:
- Log in to Naviance
- Click on "Colleges"
- Scroll down and select "College Visits"
- Click "Register" on the college(s) of your choice
*Note: you must have teacher permission to attend
Upcoming College Fairs
- Delaware County Fair - Thursday, September 28, 6:30-8:00, at Penn State Brandywine: http://tinyurl.com/bdfuuu8s
- Montgomery County Fair - Thursday, October 12, 6:00pm-8:00pm at North Penn HS: https://www.pacac.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalevent.detail&evid=69
- Philly National Fair - Saturday, October 14, 11am - 3pm, Philadelphia Convention Center: https://www.nacacnet.org/event_detail/nacac-national-college-fair-philadelphia/
College Testing Links
Juniors and Sophomores
Freshmen
Ram Day is Friday, September 8th!
Naviance Tip
As you join extracurricular activities, add them to your resume in Naviance! To do this, go to About Me (the circle with your initials located in the top right corner of Naviance), and click on Resume under Documents and Notes. Naviance is located on your Classlink page!