Volume 10: Issue 23 | March 28, 2017
Counselor's Corner
Guidance, College, & Career-Related Information & Opportunities
SAT/ACT Information
SAT Dates for 2016-17
Test Date: May 6 ( Registration Deadline: April 7)
Test Date: June 3 (Registration Deadline: May 9)

Register for the SAT at sat.collegeboard.org/register .

ACT Dates for 2016-17
Test Date: April 8 (Registration Deadline: March 17)
Test Date: June 10 (Registration Deadline: May 5)

Register for the ACT at www.act.org/content/act/en/register.html .

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING TEST DAY PROCEDURE
Students must present a valid photo ID on the day of the SAT and ACT tests.  Accepted IDs include a current, unexpired current school year ID, Drivers License, or Passport. If you do not have ID, please see Mrs. McDonald or Mrs. Tripodi as soon as possible. If you do not have an acceptable photo ID, you will NOT be admitted into the test.
SAT Prep Course
Goldstein Test Prep will be offering an SAT prep class at OLSH beginning on April 1. To register, go to http://goldsteintestprep.com/course/73 . Use the discount code OLSH2017 to save $150. For more information, click here.
Career Speakers
Sign up to attend with Mrs. Pontiere in the Counseling Center.
Mr. Joseph McAndrews
Software Engineer
April 10; Pd. 2

Dr. Sam Urick '99
Internal Medicine Physician
Private Practice, Med Express
 April 25; Pds. 3 & 5
Employment Opportunity

High school students wanted to do outside maintenance and repairs at a family home on 10 acres in Aleppo Township.  Tasks include:  cutting trees, fixing fences, splitting wood, painting and general lawn maintenance (weed wacking, mowing).  Experience using chainsaw, log splitter, mower and weed wacker helpful.  All equipment provided by property owner.  Pay is $12.00/ hour (cash). Approximately 8 hours per week (2 four-hour shifts, preferably weekday). If interested, please call or text (412) 855-5014.
College Acceptances & Scholarship Offers
Congratulations to the following seniors! Please remember to submit college acceptance letters and scholarship offers to the Counseling Center. 
Anar Jani
Edinboro University
Robert Morris University

Daniel Joyce
Carnegie Mellon University ( Humanities Scholars Program)

Rachel Kuchnicki
Saint Francis University ( Founders’ Scholarship; Franciscan Scholarship)
Duquesne University ( Academic Scholarship; Catholic High School Scholarship)

Maria Lohmann
Virginia Tech ( VT Scholar Renewable Scholarship)

Kaylie Szuchy
Thiel College ( Merit Scholarship)
Warner Pacific College ( Achievement Award)
Washington College ( Academic Scholarship)
Waynesburg University ( University Scholarship)
Western New England University ( Success Grant)
York College ( York College Award)
Admissions Events

Cleveland State University (OH), Spring Open House, April 1

Florida Atlantic University, Open House, April 1

Boston University (MA), Open House, April 2017 – Dates vary by College

Virginia State University, Open House, April 8

Roger Williams University (RI), Open House, April 10, 12, 17, 19, 21

Southern Illinois University, Open House, April 14

Penn State University College of Agricultural Science, Spring Open House, April 17

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Open House, April 22

DeSales University (PA), Open House, April 22

Edinboro University (PA), Open House, April 22

Gannon University (PA), Open House, April 22

Marywood University (PA), Open House, April 22

Philadelphia University (PA), Spring Open House, April 22

Rosedale Technical College (PA), Open House, April 22

Shippensburg University (PA), Open House, April 22

Seton Hall University (NJ), Open House, April 23

Christendom College (VA), Open House, April 24

Minnesota State University, Weekday Open House, April 28

Penn State University – Schreyer Honors College, Scholars Day Open House, April 28

University of North Carolina (Charlotte), Open House, April 29

St. Joseph’s University (PA), Spring View Open House, April 30
Summer Programs

The American University Gap Summer Institutes offer rising junior and senior high school students and recent graduates a two-week, immersive seminar that features field experts, lectures, and site visits. These programs are non-credit and open to domestic and international students.  2017 Summer Institute Topics and Dates include:  Government, Justice, and Law: July 10 – 21 and Introduction to the Fashion Business: July 17 – 28.  Click here to learn more. Deadline:  May 1, 2017 

Gain a competitive edge when applying to college by participating in The Bridge, a one-week, residential college preparation program hosted by the University of Pittsburgh. Open to rising high school juniors and seniors, The Bridge offers leadership development experience and college preparation workshops to provide the knowledge and skills students need to successfully navigate the college application process.  Participants will learn how to write outstanding personal statements and essays, prepare for college admissions interviews, apply to colleges, and take college admissions standardized tests. The Princeton Review will provide SAT/ACT test preparation as well as a practice test. The Bridge will take place from July 9-14, 2017. The program fee is $800, which covers room, meals, and social activities. Learn more and register for The Bridge here. Deadline:  June 1, 2017 

High school students with a strong interest in the visual arts are invited to participate in the Penn State School of Visual Arts' (SoVA) Summer Art Camp, Portfolio Thinking. The camp will take place June 25-30 at the University Park campus. Open to high school students entering grades 9 through 12 (and just-graduated seniors), the camp provides an intensive residential studio workshop program across various art media. The cost of the camp is $925.  However, a small number of partial and full-tuition scholarships are being offered. To learn more or register, click here. Deadline:  June 13, 2017 (April 1 for priority consideration for scholarships.) 

The University of Pennsylvania delivers the challenge of an Ivy League curriculum to academically talented high school students seeking a pre-collegiate experience. Explore Penn's historic campus, engage with leading faculty and build intellectual connections within accelerated two, three or six week Penn Summer High School Programs. Available programs include the Penn Summer Prep Program, the Summer Academies, the Pre-College Program, and the Young Scholars Program. Click here to learn more and compare the four programs. Application deadlines vary by program.
Scholarship & Grant Opportunities

The silent auction at this year's OLSH Legacy Gala (April 28) will include several scholarships that can provide significant discounts to students (not limited to OLSH graduates) who plan to attend the colleges and universities listed below:
  • Duquesne University - $5,000
  • St. Vincent College- $5,000
  • Ave Maria University - $30,000
  • La Roche College - $5,000
If you know of someone planning to attend (or currently attending in some cases) one of these colleges/universities, please let them know about this exciting opportunity. For more information, including restrictions, please visit the OLSH Legacy Gala Website.

College-bound seniors can enter to win the $2,500 Superpower Scholarship by answering the following question:  Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?  Click here to learn more. Deadline:  March 31, 1017

Enter to win a $5,000 scholarship from Nitro by completing a Scholarship Survey and answering three short-answer questions.  Refer a friend and receive a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship.  Click here to enter. Deadlines:  March 31, June 30

The Paradigm Challenge will award scholarships of $500-$25,000 to students who submit winning answers to the following question:  In 140 characters or less, describe an idea to reduce waste in your home, school, community or around the world.  Click here to learn more. Deadline:  May 1, 2017

The Taco Bell Foundation will award scholarships of $2,500-$25,000 to the winners of the Live Mas Scholarship contest.  Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 24 and be U.S. citizens. Students need to submit a short film of 2 minutes or less that shows or explains their life's passion. The film can be a short film, animation or simple personal testimonial. Selection is based on the ideas represented and not the expertise in creating a film.  To learn more, click here. Deadline:  May 12, 2017

College-bound seniors who plan to pursue an animation-related degree are eligible to apply for a $1,000 Animation Scholarship from AnimationCareerReview.com.  Applicants must complete a scholarship application and submit an original essay on the following topic:  What specific skill do you most want to develop? Click here to enter. Deadline:  June 1, 2017

OMBAR will award a $1,000 Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship to a high school senior who intends to pursue a business related degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college, has a demonstrable record of academic success, and has a passion and drive for a business career.  Applicants must complete a scholarship application and submit an original 250-500 word essay on the following topic: Why is the formal study of business and its related fields important?  To learn more or enter, click here. Deadline:  June 1, 2017

Peterson’s Nelnet, LLC, is sponsoring the $500 Because College is Expensive Scholarship. Recipient will be determined by random drawing. Applicants must be United States citizens who are currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a college or university. Applicant must also sign up for a Peterson's account. Click here to enter. Deadline:  June 30, 2017

The Open Education Database has compiled a list of Scholarships for Women. Deadlines vary by scholarship.
Susan McDonald
Director of Counseling
School Counselor A-L
(412) 262-3975
Caroline Tripodi
School Counselor M-Z
(412) 264-4650