SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS
PSAT & SAT SCHOOL DAY
North Catholic will be offering the PSAT and SAT
on Wednesday, October 16th during the school day.

Each grade will take the following exam:
9th Grade- PSAT 8/9
10th Grade- PSAT NMSQT
11th Grade- PSAT NMSQT or SAT with Essay
12th Grade- SAT with Essay

Please note that Juniors have the option to take EITHER the PSAT NMSQT or SAT with Essay. Juniors will be automatically registered
for the SAT unless otherwise noted HERE
The cost of each exam will be billed to your portal
and you will NOT need to register your student.
PSAT 8/9 & NMSQT- $17.00
SAT School Day with Essay - $64.50

SAT scores from the October 16th testing date will be released on the CollegeBoard website between November 8th-13th.

Exams orders will be finalized on Thursday, September 19th.
IMPORTANT ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHANGES
The CollegeBoard has made the following changes to the AP Exam ordering process.

Parents and students should understand that:
  • Exams are now ordered in the fall.
  • Students must decide about taking AP exams in the fall, so that the AP Coordinator can submit the school’s exam order by the preferred (October 4, 2019) or final (November 15, 2019) deadlines. It is possible to request an exam after the final deadline until the spring course orders and fall order changes deadline (March 13, 2020) but an additional late order fee of $40 per exam will apply.
  • If a student chooses to cancel an exam after November 15 or does not take the exam that was ordered for them, they will be charged $40 per exam.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Naviance has transformed the process of sending transcripts, letters of recommendation and other supporting documents to institutions world-wide. This electronic forum is used as one central location that allows students to track progress of their requests and confirm when transcripts, letters and forms were sent. Naviance is also a great resource for researching colleges, as it provides you instantly with quick facts on cost, admission requirements, student life and access to contact information.

Please remember that Naviance is simply the tool used for sending school documents and is separate from the students' applications. Students are encouraged to see their School Counselor with any questions during this process!
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES VISITING NORTH CATHOLIC
Below is a list of confirmed representatives scheduled to visit North Catholic. This list will continue to be updated throughout the fall and winter months.
Slippery Rock University- September 19th
Seton Hill University- September 19th
Allegheny College- September 20th
Westminster College- September 24th
Canisius College- September 26th
Juniata College- September 27th
Penn State Erie- The Behrend College- September 30th
Grand Canyon University- October 1st
Hiram College- October 2nd
The Catholic University of America- October 3rd
West Virginia Wesleyan College- October 7th
Rochester Institute of Technology- October 7th
University of Dayton- October 8th
Michigan State University- October 9th
Gannon University- October 10th
Duquesne University- October 10th
Xavier University- October 11th
Saint Vincent College- October 14th
University of Dallas- October 17th
Waynesburg University- October 21st
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania- October 21st
Ohio State Univesity- October 22nd
Villanova University- October 23rd
Indiana University of Pennsylvania- October 29th
Chatham University- November 12th

Announcements are made daily to notify students of representatives visiting North Catholic. We strongly encourage students to meet with representatives of colleges they are interested in. Having facetime with an admissions counselor could make an impact that may be beneficial during the review of their application !

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Students applying to the University of Dayton are now eligible to apply for the MARIANIST LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Dollar Bank is offering an opportunity to enter their

Employees or dependents of employees of contributing employers listed on the application are eligible to apply for the $2,000

This section will continue to be updated as scholarship opportunities arise.
Peak scholarship application season is typically between November-March.
Be sure to also check individual college websites for their own scholarship opportunities.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
MEETINGS WITH CAREER DEVELOPMENT & SCHOOL COUNSELING
Every fall we offer time for families to meet with both the Career Development & School Counseling Departments so that you can ask questions, voice concerns and get help in the area of college and career prep! 

You can scheduled meetings in ½ hour increments (from 3:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.)
during the following dates:
October 14, October 30, November 11 and November 20.
 
Email Mrs. Parsons your preferred date and time at jparsons@northcatholic.org.

Just a reminder: Mrs. Parsons' office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 
For general inquiries and record requests
Mrs. Standish
412-321-4823 Ext 543
Mrs. Mia R. Gantz
Last Names A-K
North Catholic High School
northcatholic.org | 412.321.4823
Mr. Eric Chiesa
Last Names L-Z
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