Counseling Newsletter
Upper St. Clair High School /November 2020
-- TRENDING NOW --
JUNIOR MEETING
Virtual College Visits
All college visits to USCHS will be virtual this year. To access college visit information, login to Naviance and go to Colleges > Research Colleges > College Visits. Click on a college visit to view visit details and/or to register. Each visiting college will provide an access link for the virtual visit that will be operational 15 minutes before the scheduled visit. For a permission form and/or more information, click here.
Scholarships
-- COLLEGE & CAREER --
The Pumpkin Spice of College Admission
What is the Counselor's School Report?
Why Kids Need to Own Their College Essays
Top 16 Careers for the Future
Unless you’re one of the lucky ones who knows what they want to do when they grow up at birth, then finding the perfect career path is never an easy decision. Always keep in mind that finding your dream job often comes after having a variety of experiences in different industries before settling into that perfect fit. Read more. Source: GoodFinancialCents.com.
-- FINANCIAL AID --
Pandemic Increases Importance of Filing Early for Financial Aid
How to Predict Merit Aid in a Strange College Application Season
-- PARENTING --
Empty Nest Sadness: Siblings Feel Pain and Loneliness, Too
Many younger siblings are significantly affected when older siblings leave home and family roles begin to shift. Empty nest syndrome — when parents or caregivers experience sadness, loss, anxiety and loneliness after their children leave the home — can affect siblings, too, even siblings who are not particularly close. Read more. Source: WashingtonPost.com.
Transition to High School
Starting high school is hard. What can I do to help students make the transition into high school? Read more. Source: EdWeek.org.
-- MENTAL HEALTH --
Mental Health and Teens: Watch for Danger Signs
As children move through the various tumultuous transitions that accompany adolescence — physical, emotional, hormonal, sexual, social, intellectual — the pressures and problems they encounter can all too easily seem overwhelming. Read more. Source: HealthyChildren.org.
Yes, You Should Smile Behind Your Mask
Does it matter whether I offer an unseen smile to someone I don’t know? The short answer: Yes, because it can affect your emotions as well as theirs. Here are the reasons you should continue smiling behind your mask. Read more. Source: WashingtonPost.com.
Healthy Relationships
These three great resources: Love is Respect, Very Well Mind, and DemiBrae are helpful in creating responsible relationships on smartphones. Read more. Source: ShapeTheSky.org.
-- RESOURCES --
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