Counseling Newsletter
Upper St. Clair High School / February 2021
-- TRENDING NOW --
Scholarships
- Black Association of South Hills Scholarship
- South HIlls College Club Scholarship for Women
- Common Good Foundation Scholarship
- Landmarks Scholarship
- PA House of Representatives Scholarship
- Pittsburgh Foundation Scholarships
To view the complete list of scholarships, go to the scholarship list in Naviance > Colleges > Scholarships and Money > Scholarship List.
Course Selection
Eighth Grade Parent VIRTUAL Meeting
-- COLLEGE & CAREER --
What Is Trending In College Admission?
Alternatives to 4-year Degrees
-- HEALTH --
Teen Vaping Slows
Addiction, Substance Use, and Recovery
During these uncertain times, those who misuse or abuse alcohol and/or other drugs, are particularly vulnerable. The stress from social isolation and other COVID-19 related life changes can lead to or worsen substance use and misuse. Read more. Source: Medicine.UMich.edu.
-- PARENTING --
Strategies for Supporting Home Learning
Helping Kids Who Are Too Hard on Themselves
Kids say negative things about themselves all the time. Sometimes these things are throwaway lines, or fishing for reassurance. They may be harmless. But what experts call negative self-talk can also reflect an unhealthy tendency in kids to think the worst of themselves, and that can lead to—or be a sign of—something more serious. Read more. Source: ChildMind.org.
-- FINANCIAL AID --
Too Rich for Financial Aid, Too Poor for College
Strategies for Getting Scholarships
-- RESOURCES --
Social/Emotional
UPMC Behavioral Health Resources
PA Commonwealth Mental Health Guides
Crisis Management Institute Resources
Allegheny County Resources (Downloads):
College rankings
College Raptor’s 2021 Best Colleges Rankings
We shine the spotlight on the best colleges and universities that the US has to offer. We’ve divided these rankings into multiple handy categories, allowing students and families to find schools that fit with what they’re looking for.
Niche 2021 Best Colleges
Explore college rankings based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of student and alumni reviews, and see how we calculate these rankings.
Princeton Review: The Best 386 Colleges 2021
For our 29th edition, we surveyed 143,000 students from across the country so we can tell you which college has the best food, best career services, happiest students, and more. Find out if your dream school made one of our 62 lists.
U.S. News Best Colleges
Expert advice, rankings, and data to help you navigate your education journey and find the best college for you.
Washington Monthly 2020 College Rankings
The Washington Monthly magazine released its 2020 College Guide and Rankings ranking colleges on how well they serve the country as a whole.
World University Rankings 2021
The World University Rankings 2021 include more than 1,500 universities across 93 countries and regions, making them the largest and most diverse university rankings to date.
COVID
Live Updates: Latest News on Coronavirus and Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Live Coronavirus Updates: Here’s the Latest
Inside Higher Ed
College Board Coronavirus Updates
College Board
AP Online Classes and Review Sessions
College Board on YouTube
COVID-19 Resource Center
National Association of School Psychologists
Where to Get Free WiFi for Students During COVID-19
Campus Technology
College Fairs & Tours
NAVIGATE 2020 Virtual Conference and College Fair
Click here for a Virtual College Tour Checklist.
General Information
The Impact of Coronavirus
Impacts - NACAC
Secondary school updates - NACAC
PA State System of Higher Education - PASSHE
Applications
Message Regarding the Coronavirus - The Common App
College and university updates - admissions & coronavirus - NACAC
Admissions
Updates on College Testing- The College Board
College Admission Status Update - NACAC
Colleges & Universities with Virtual Admission Events - NACAC
Two New Tools Tracking the Status of College Admission - NACAC
Financial Aid
USCHS Counseling
Email: hs-counselingoffice@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Website: https://www.uscsd.k12.pa.us/domain/200
Location: 1825 McLaughlin Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Phone: 412-833-1600