THE COMMON APPLICATION FOR COLLEGE
The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. The Common Application simplifies the college admission process by saving time and eliminating duplication of effort. Once completed online or in print, copies of the Application for Undergraduate Admission and associated secondary school forms may be sent to any of the participating colleges / universities. Membership is open to colleges and universities that evaluate students using a holistic selection process. For more detailed information, see The Common Application website.
COMMON MYTHS ABOUT CHOOSING A COLLEGE MAJOR
Most students begin exploring majors with some preconceived ideas about how to choose a major and about the impact that choice will have on their lives. Unfortunately, many of these ideas are really just myths and misconceptions. Click here on PSU to see some of these myths.
YOUNG MEN AGES 18 TO 25 REGISTER WITH THE SELECTIVE SERVICE
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR 18th BIRTHDAY, YOUNG MEN ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR THE SELECTIVE SERVICE. If 30 days have already passed since your 18th birthday, register immediately, either online at the Selective Service website or at your post office. Although the Selective Service will accept a late registration, the longer you wait, the longer you are breaking the law and jeopardizing your future benefits. If you FAIL TO REGISTER, you CANNOT QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL GRANTS OR LOANS FOR COLLEGE, JOB TRAINING BENEFITS, AND MANY STATE AND FEDERAL JOBS. If prosecuted, you COULD BE SENT TO PRISON FOR UP TO 5 YEARS AND MAY BE FINED UP TO $250,000. For further information, contact Mr. Samanka in Guidance (814) 372-3880.
2011-2012 SAT CALENDAR
The SAT is the nation's most widely used college admission test. More than two million students take the SAT every year in over 170 countries. Register online quickly and easily by visiting College Board.
Here are the test dates and the registration deadlines:
Test date Oct 1 -- register by Sep 9
Test date Nov 5 -- register by Oct 7
Test date Dec 3 -- register by Nov 8
Test date Jan 28 -- register by Dec 30
Test date Mar 10 -- register by Feb 10
Test date May 5 -- register by Apr 6
Test date Jun 2 -- register by May 8
Any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call Mr. Samanka at (814) 372-3880.
TAKE THE OFFICIAL SAT PRACTICE TEST FOR FREE
To prepare for your SAT, you can practice with College Board resources.
If you've taken the PSAT/NMSQT, sign in to "My College QuickStart." There you can review your previous test performance and follow a personalized study plan aligned to the lessons in The Official SAT Online Course.
Answer different SAT practice question every day with "The Official SAT Question of the Day."
Use "SAT Skills Insight" to help you discover which skills you need to get to the next level.
Order "The Official SAT Study Guide: Second Edition," featuring 10 official practice tests, free online access to detaiiled answer explanations, hundreds of practice questions and test-taking approaches.
Suscribe to "The Official SAT Online Course," with 18 interactive lessons and multimedia content, 10 official practice tests, sample essays, auto essay scoring, personalized score reports and more.
To access these resources, build your own staudy plan and much more, visit College Board Resources.
SEARCH FOR A COLLEGE
The most popular college search tools on the Web is from the maker of the SAT. Search their database of over 3,800 colleges and universities by location, majors, cost and more.
NEED FINANCIAL AID?
Here's a great place to start looking for financial aid resources. Use Scholarship Search to review 2,300 sources of funding, including scholarships, internships, grants and loans, totalling nearly $3 billion in aid.
COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE
This is a list of colleges having an open house this school year. Check this list often!
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN;
September 17, 2011
November 12, 2011
January 14, 2012
March 24, 2012
April 24, 2012
Times for the events each day are from 11am to 2:30 pm.
To register with the Admissions Department on-line or by calling 800.689.0379.
GROVE CITY COLLEGE;
September 10, 2011 (seniors)
October 15, 2011(seniors)
April 24, 2012 (juniors)
Times for the events each day are from 9 am to 1 pm. For more information, click on Senior Crimson Days or call 724.458.2100.
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY;
-- FALL OPEN HOUSE, September 18, 2011 (registration begins at 8 am. To register click on Duquesne University or call 412.396.6222.
-- 45th ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR, October 9, 2011 from 1 pm to 3 pm in the A.J. Palumbo Center. This is a great opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to meet with representatives from over 150 of the best colleges and universities in the country. For information, call Tamia Pringle at 412.396.6197 or pringle@duq.edu.
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON;
FALL VISIT DAY, November 12, 2011 from 8:30 am to 3 pm. For more information click on University of Akron.
HOLY CROSS;
Come and See Weekends for high school seniors September 22 to 24, 2011 and for juniors March 22 to 24 2012. For more information click on Holy Cross.
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME;
September 14, 2011 at 7 pm, Seton LaSalle Catholic High School, Pittsburgh, PA or September 15, 2011 at 6:30 pm, Pine Richland High School, Gibsonia, PA. For more information click Notre Dame.
DUBOIS BUSINESS COLLEGE;
The following dates are scheduled for Open House: September 17, October 8 and 22, November 12, 2011 and Februaru 4, 2012. The hours are 10 am to 2 pm. For more information click on DBC or call Admissions at 1.800.692.6213.
PENN STATE DUBOIS;
You are invited to attend Penn State Day, Fall Visitation at the Penn State DuBois Campus on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 9am to 12pm in the Hiller Building. To R.S.V.P., click on FAll VISITATION or call Patty Maholtz (814) 375-4720.
SCHOLARHIP APPLICATIONS FOR SENIORS
The Human Resources Management Association of North Central PA is pleased to announce a one-time scholarship offering. One Central Catholic senior will be awarded $500, paid directly to their college. The student is required to provide two letters of recommendation and a personal essay of 500 words or less describing how the applicant will use their Human Resources and/or Management major to make an impact in the world. Applications and recommendation letters/essay are due to the front office not later than November 23, 2011.
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