Counseling
Counseling Staff
- Zoe Siswick, Guidance Counselor
- Karina Hirschfield , College Counselor
Check back often for important updates regarding college visits, scholarship opportunities and more!
Accessing Naviance
- For students and parents: http://connection.naviance.com/sla
- For teachers: https://succeed.naviance.com/signin.php
Summer Opportunities 2012
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News
SLA Class of 2011 Seniors
Week of 4/4
- FAQ about Pennsylvania State Grant
Please visit this website if you have any questions about Pennsylvania state grant. It provides you with frequently asked questions on how to prepare, apply and what to do after you after.
- CTCL- COLLEGE THAT CHANGE LIVES
This is a non-profit organization to help and support students through out the college process. They help students find the college that will change and their lives. There would be an event at King of Prussia, Valley Forge Convention Center on Monday, May 23, 2011 7:00pm.
(pre-registration is required) - Who: Philadelphia high school seniors and college students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, service, and academics
What: Six $1,000-$2,000 scholarships will be awarded as well as membership into NAAAP Philly
When: Deadline is April 15th, 2011 email:scholarship@naaapphilly.org for more information - Take Advantage
They give list of scholarships and programs available for seniors. - Summer Bonner Fellows Program at the College of New Jersey
Have an opportunity to engage in community service and earn college credits while having a two week living experience at the college campus - Summer Internship Program
This scholarship is from Merck Respiratory, a leader in respiratory care and asthma management. It will award a total of $50,000 in college scholarships in 2011 for high school seniors with asthma in performing arts, visual arts, science, and etc. And hold min GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale. It’s due by April 30, 2011. For more information please email replytomerck@willtowinscholarship.com
Rowan’s Introduction for Students (RISE) program
Student clinics, exciting engineering activities, campus & industry tours, and mentoring by College of Engineering professors and students from high schools throughout the South Jersey work with chocolate, Legos, Jenga blocks and bottle rockets during hands-on engineering workshops and clinics.
Deadline: June 15, 2011
Temple University Electric and Computer Engineering Program
This is a 5-week program (morning classes) for high school students. Cost is $500 with scholarships available.
Deadline: May 12, 2011
Drexel University Music Industry Summer Program
This one week summer program for high school students (at least 16 and have completed sophomore year by July. Through the classroom, hands-on studio experience in our recording lab facilities, performance opportunities, lectures, and guest speakers, you will gain valuable insight into this dynamic field.
Deadline: May 15, 2011
Student clinics, exciting engineering activities, campus & industry tours, and mentoring by College of Engineering professors and students from high schools throughout the South Jersey work with chocolate, Legos, Jenga blocks and bottle rockets during hands-on engineering workshops and clinics.
Deadline: June 15, 2011
Temple University Electric and Computer Engineering Program
This is a 5-week program (morning classes) for high school students. Cost is $500 with scholarships available.
Deadline: May 12, 2011
Drexel University Music Industry Summer Program
This one week summer program for high school students (at least 16 and have completed sophomore year by July. Through the classroom, hands-on studio experience in our recording lab facilities, performance opportunities, lectures, and guest speakers, you will gain valuable insight into this dynamic field.
Deadline: May 15, 2011
Week of 3/28
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS
Click the title above to put your information and two photos of yourself. The Grand prize winner will have you her photo shoot on the cover of the magazine and $10,000.
SLA Class of 2012 Juniors - Center for Male Engagement/CCP Summer Program
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS
Click the title above to put your information and two photos of yourself. The Grand prize winner will have you her photo shoot on the cover of the magazine and $10,000.
- BBG Communications Scholarship
For students ages of 16-21 with GPA of 2.5 or higher. Due June 30, 2011.
April 27
- Are you ready for your SATs?
April 11
- The SLA College Counseling Office invites students and parents to attend: FINANCIAL AID 101 NIGHT
6:00-7:30
SLA Cafe
Speaker: Chad A. Spencer, Senior Assistant Dean, Davidson College
Topics covered: Financial aid basics, college costs, determination of
aid eligibility, finding money for college
If you have any questions, please contact Karina Hirschfield, SLA
College Counselor.
April 4
- SAT Registration
April 8, 2011 is the deadline to register for May 7, 2011 SATs. Please see Ms. Hirschfield during your X or Y band. - Summer Internship Program
Temple University is allowing high school students who meet certain requirements (GPA at least 3.0, completed junior year, A's in high school courses that you plan to take in high school) to take classs and ear college credit. The summer is split into two sessions: May 16-June 27 , July 5- Aug 16
March 30
- “Pretty Amazing” Seventeen Magazine Scholarship Click the title above to put your information and two photos of yourself. The Grand prize winner will have you her photo shoot on the cover of the magazine and $10,000.
March 29
- MAIN LINE COLLEGE FAIR - TUESDAY, APRIL 12 - 6:30-9:00, VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, PAVILION
A great opportunity for local students to start their college search by learning more about the colleges and universities that they are interested in.
March 23
- College, Trade & Tech Fair
March 1
The Jurist Academy is a tuition-free, two-week preview of the law school experience on Widener's Harrisburg campus designed to increase diversity in law school admissions. This diversity pipeline program includes LSAT preparation and practice testing, introductory coursework with personalized feedback, and conversations with members of the bench and bar.
The program is designed for students to explore in post-baccalaureate programs and professional careers. The program is scheduled for July 5th - August 3, 2011.
The Jurist Academy is a tuition-free, two-week preview of the law school experience on Widener's Harrisburg campus designed to increase diversity in law school admissions. This diversity pipeline program includes LSAT preparation and practice testing, introductory coursework with personalized feedback, and conversations with members of the bench and bar.
The program is designed for students to explore in post-baccalaureate programs and professional careers. The program is scheduled for July 5th - August 3, 2011.
