Postsecondary Update
April 13, 2022
SPRING BREAK EDITION!
SENIORS- Scholarship Deadlines are Approaching- Don't Miss Out!
Many scholarship deadlines are approaching in mid-April through early May. Make sure you are checking the available scholarships on the Postsecondary Counseling Canvas. You can view each scholarship and click the link to apply in the AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS module. Applications with deadlines over the spring break will remain open over the break. These scholarships are SPECIFICALLY for Pennsbury students, so they are a wonderful opportunity to earn some scholarship money to offset college costs.
The Pennsbury Scholarship is due May 2nd- click the link to apply!
Naviance is a great place to search for local scholarships. Visit: Naviance Home Page>Colleges>Scholarships and Money>Scholarship Search
Looking for nationally advertised scholarships? Visit goingmerry.com and set up a free account!
Colleges Still Accepting Applications
Are you a senior who is still considering applying to a four-year college? It's not too late! Check out the list of colleges still accepting applications compiled by NACAC. Reach out to Mrs. Stoudt if you need help with this process!
Free Courses in Soft Skills, Resume Building, and Communication and Time Management for Students Entering the Workforce
LinkedIn Learning, offered by the Bucks County Free Library, provides free online courses that may be helpful for students who are looking for employability skills. this information would be useful for seniors entering the workforce upon graduation or underclassmen looking to apply for summer or part-time work! Click HERE to view the tutorial
Bucks Lower Bucks Campus Open House
The Lower Bucks Campus of Bucks County Community College will host an Open House for interested students on April 21st from 6-7:30 pm. The campus is located at 1304 Veterans Highway in Bristol. To register for this event, click HERE
Visiting Colleges Over Break?
Many high school juniors will be using their spring break to visit colleges. Check out this College Essay Guy blog post before you go for tips on making the most of your visits!
Brooke Stoudt
Postsecondary Counselor
Email: bstoudt@pennsburysd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/pennsburysd.org/school-counseling/home-page
Location: Room G100 @PHS West
Phone: 215949-6780