PHS Guidance & College and Careers
News and Updates
Important Dates Coming Up!
SAT & ACT @ PHS
Plainfield high school will host the SAT on March 5th and the ACT on April 9th. Students can register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com and for the ACT at www.actstudent.org.
ZAPS Test Prep Seminars - Back at PHS!
ZAPS Test Prep Seminars @ PHS
PHS will host an SAT ZAPS Test Prep Seminar on February 8th & 9th and an ACT ZAPS Test Prep Seminar on March 7th & 8th. All sessions will be held from 6-8:30PM in the PHS LGI room. Cost for each seminar is $89.99.
In the five-hour ZAPS test-prep seminar, students will:
• Learn tips for improvement in all subtests
• Practice strategies to eliminate wrong answer choices
• Take shortened practice tests that mirror the actual testing experience
• Prepare to write a well-organized, persuasive essay
• Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence
• Receive a comprehensive Study Guide and 6 practice-test workouts per subtest
Register at register.doorwaytocollege.com. Or, call 877-927-8378, toll-free, for assistance. Please access the information flyer in the "document library" of Naviance for additional information.
Study Smart! Seminar @ PHS
There will be a Study Smart! Seminar on February 9th at 3:00PM in the PHS LGI room! During this interactive sessions, students will learn tips on understanding their learning style, getting organized, effective note-taking skills, time management skills and how to reduce anxiety! The cost of the seminar is $49.99 and students can register by visiting www.doorwaytocollege.com/seminars.
FAFSA Day @ PHS: February 18, 2016
Come to PHS on February 18th, and work with experts from the National Center for College Costs. They will be here from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. to help!
College Goal Sunday - February 21, 2016
Find a location near you: http://www.collegegoalsunday.org/
Hendricks College Network: College Fair
Mark your calendars for February 25, 2016
Workshops: 5-7 pm Fair: 6-8 pm
Several of the workshops will have added space!
Be there at 5pm to learn how to pay for college!
HENDRICKS COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS AND CONFERENCE COMPLEX, DANVILLE, IN
Join us for workshops, undergraduate schools, technical and trade programs, military options, and graduate degree programs all under one roof!
Take this opportunity to learn about what it takes to pursue the career that you dream of and the education you need to get you there!
PHS Community Career Fair
Save the Date!
Wednesday, April 27th
PHS Fieldhouse
Open to PHS students: 2-4 p.m.
Open to all students and community members: 5-6:30 p.m.
More information to come!
ISM College Planning Night - Juniors!
Mark your calendars, Juniors & families of current Juniors!
ISM College Planning Night for Juniors (students & parents) will be May 5th at 6 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium. Stay tuned for more information
Continue Checking Naviance for Scholarships
College & Career Advisor - Extended Hours
I will be available every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. to meet and answer questions for students and parents.
Not sure what to ask? Take a look at common topics covered for each grade level.
*Naviance will be covered for all grades
9th Grade - School & community involvement, introduction to resume building
10th Grade - Exploring career clusters, job-shadowing, continued resume building
11th Grade - Connecting extracurricular involvement to resume, college visits, career exploration, SAT/ACT
12th Grade - College application process, financial aid & scholarships, other post-secondary options for students not attending college, continued resume building and interview skills
Call or email to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will receive priority. aspillane@plainfield.k12.in.us or 317-754-2210