Counseling Newsletter
Upper St. Clair High School /March 2020
-- TRENDING NOW --
Parkway West Open House
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2020, 05:00 PM
7101 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale, PA, USA
Summer Wellness
Scholarships
Summer Programs
Looking for the most popular summer programs for high school students this year? Look no further. This article covers TeenLife’s top 100 most popular summer programs for high school students, organized by category. Read more. Source: TeenLife.com.
Many college enrichment programs are also available in Naviance and on the bulletin boards across from the USCHS Counseling Office.
Some educators, however, question the value of summer programs at elite colleges and universities. They claim that these programs may sound prestigious, but in most cases, the programs don't carry the weight that their university brand names might suggest. Read more. Source: CBSNews.com.
Job Postings
-- COLLEGE COSTS --
PA State System's Financial Health
Here’s How to Break Down Your College Financial Aid Award Letter
So much hinges on the financial aid award letter, but it can be difficult to understand what that missive means to your bottom line.
To get a better sense of what you’ll pay out of pocket for higher education, here are the do’s and don’ts to deciphering college aid. Read more. Source: CNBC.com.
-- TECH TALK --
Let’s Tell Kids What They Can Do Online, Instead of What They Can’t Do
-- PARENTING POINTERS --
If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?
When Teachers Are Tough Graders, Students Learn More, Study Says
-- CAREER INSIGHTS --
The Benefit of Career Exploration: A Reality Check for Students
Career exploration isn’t just to figure out what students want to pursue in the future—it’s also about learning what they don’t want to do and/or what’s ultimately not realistic for them. And the earlier they can get all the facts they need to get an accurate picture of potential pathways, the better. Read more. Source: Xello.world.
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