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Facebook Reminder:
Please look up the Delone Catholic Guidance Department on Facebook and "Like" us. We will periodically post information about scholarships, important dates and other information that we feel is important. Contact us with any questions about anything you see posted.
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FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Seniors who intend to apply for financial aid to attend post-secondary education should apply as soon as possible. Check with the post-secondary school(s) to find out which of the various financial aid forms should be completed to qualify for financial aid at that institution. Students who apply the earliest generally qualify for the maximum amount of aid. Generally, schools prefer that students submit financial aid forms no later than Feb. 15. However, for Pennsylvania students who intend to enroll in a four year college program and who wish to qualify for a Pennsylvania state grant, all applications must be received by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) no later than May 1, 2021. For students who intend to enroll in business, trade or technical schools, hospital schools of nursing, or two year terminal programs at community, junior or four year colleges all applications must be received by PHEAA no later than May 1, 2021.
One part of the process that is vital to qualifying for financial assistance is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It's recommended that this form be filled out online, as the results are generated much more quickly. Even if a family believes they would not qualify for any assistance, it's strongly recommended that the FAFSA is still completed. Please click here to begin working on the FAFSA. The application process opened in October, 2020.
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COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION
Online Course Registration Procedure
In the near future, students will select their courses for the 2021-22 school year. Students will be able to review the course catalog, outlining all of the courses available here at Delone Catholic. Online course selection will be explained via a power point presentation found in the Squire Wire. An information packet will also be sent home with the students, as they schedule a time to meet with their School Counselor. Parents should contact their child's School Counselor at any time with questions about classes. We will be happy to help.
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Junior Parent Meeting
Navigating the College Process
The Guidance Department invites parents with junior students to an informative virtual presentation on the college process on Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m. Topics to be covered include college visits, applications, transcripts and applying for scholarships. There is a forum for questions at the end of the meeting. Students are welcome to attend. An email will be sent on Tuesday, February 23 to all junior parents containing the link to the Zoom meeting. We look forward to guiding you through this process.
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SAT TESTING
Plan Ahead
The SAT will be given at Delone Catholic on Saturday, May 8, 2021. The regular registration deadline is April 8 for this test date. For an additional $29.00 students may register during a late registration period with a deadline of April 27. In addition, there are numerous schools throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland that offer a June 5 test date, including South Western, New Oxford, York Suburban and Westminster High Schools. Juniors who are considering attending a four-year college are encouraged to register for the SAT for either of these test dates if they have not already taken the test previously. Students should register online by clicking here.
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ACT TESTING
Plan Ahead
The American College Testing (ACT) program offers testing for students who intend to apply for college. Colleges in the West and South typically prefer students to take this test rather than SAT's. However more schools in the Middle Atlantic and Northeast states now accept ACT scores as part of an application. Some students do better on the ACT assessment because ACT's measure achievement, while SAT's measure aptitude. Students who feel that they could score higher on an achievement test should schedule ACT's in addition to the SAT's. Delone Catholic will serve as a test center for the ACT test on April 17, 2021. The regular registration deadline is March 12. Students should register online by clicking here.
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ROOTS FOR BOOTS SCHOLARSHIP
For Incoming or Returning Students in Grades 9-12
Roots for Boots (click here to learn more) is offering the Major David Borden Young Patriot Award to an incoming or returning student of Delone Catholic. The application is due April 15, 2021. For more details about the scholarship, and to obtain an application, please visit the above link. The scholarship will used for tuition assistance at Delone Catholic.
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MARYLAND STUDENTS
Check Out These Opportunities
Guidance Counselor Lori Heberling encourages students from Maryland to visit the State of Maryland Higher Education Commission's website on Financial Assistance Programs for scholarship information and applications.
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
Information Now Available
From time to time, the Guidance Office receives information about summer programs of benefit to our students. Information on such programs is kept on file in the Guidance Office. Students may make an appointment to come into the office to view the materials. Occasionally, information about some of these programs will also be posted on the Delone Catholic Guidance Department Facebook page.
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SUMMER PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
At Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College is offering something called "Camp Psych." While the camp will be virtual this year, the goal of the camp is to provide a window into how psychological science works by exploring some of the significant questions investigated by psychologists. Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology in a fun, challenging, and engaging environment. Campers will not simply learn about cutting edge issues and research in psychology; they will engage in research themselves. The camp will give students an insider view of the field as well as provide preparation for college studies. For more information, please visit the Camp Psych website.
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COLLEGE/MILITARY ACCEPTANCES
Please remember to provide your child's guidance counselor with a copy of any acceptance letters that you may receive. We like to recognize those students for their accomplishments.
The following students have been accepted to the schools or military programs listed below:
Augustyniak, Anna - West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Catlin, Grace - Penn State, University Park
Dolce, Thomas - Flagler College, Fla.
Ellis, Jeana - Mount St. Mary's University, Md.
Fields, Abbigail - California University of Pennsylvania; Juniata College; University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Wisc.
Flake, Evelyn - Penn State, Mont Alto; University of Delaware, Del.
Grenchik, Mark - Drexel University; The Catholic University of America, D.C.; Robert Morris University; York College of Pennsylvania
Nickolas Groft - East Stroudsburg University; Millersville University; Shippensburg University; West Virginia University, W.Va.; Widener University
Hernandez, Rebekah - Franciscan University of Steubenville, Oh.; University of Tennessee, Tenn.
Hoerl, Samuel - The Catholic University of America, D.C.
Jarrett, Abigail - Misericordia University; Mount St. Mary's University, Md.
Knight, Jessica - Frostburg University, Md.; East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania; Penn State, Harrisburg; West Virginia University, W.Va.; Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania; West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Kopp, Trenton - Penn State University, Mont Alto
Lawrence, Ireland - Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Malesky, Emily - University of Pittsburgh
Myers, Grace - East Carolina University, N.C.; Duquesne University; St. Francis University; York College of Pennsylvania
O'Brien, Julia - George Mason University, Va.; Monmouth University, NJ
O'Brien, Michael - University if Pittsburgh
Scamardella, Laura - York College of Pennsylvania
Scamardella, Maria - Albright University; Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; ImmaculataUniversity
Schussler, Wyatt - Alvernia College; St. Vincent College
Schwartz, Alayna - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania; York College of Pennsylvania
Smith, Harrison - Franciscan University of Steubenville
Snyder, Collin - Frostburg University, Md,; Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Stiles, Austin - Millersville University of Pennsylvania; Ohio University, Oh.; Shenandoah University
Swingler, Sarah - Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Misericordia University; Mount Aloysius University; Penn State University; Thomas Jefferson University
Swingler, Natalie - Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Lebanon Valley College; Misericordia University; West Virginia University, W.Va.; York College of Pennsylvania
Watson, Lauren - Immaculata University, McDaniel College, Md.; Moravian College; Salisbury University; Shippensburg University; Washington & Jefferson College;
Wilkes, Michael - Millersville University; Mount St. Mary's University, Md.; Penn State, York; Saint Francis University; Shippensburg University; Wilkes University
Zimmerman, Dylan - Frostburg University, Md.
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SQUIRES OFFERED SCHOLARSHIPS
As with the college acceptance letters, please provide your child's guidance counselor with any scholarships that have been awarded to your son/daughter.
Catlin, Grace - $40,000 over 4 years, University of Delaware
Ellis, Jeana - $100,000 over 4 years, Mount St. Mary's University
Fields, Abbigail - $14,000 over 4 years, California Univ. of Pennsylvania; $112,000 over 4 years, Juniata College; $16,000 over 4 years, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Flake, Evelyn - $12,000 over 4 years, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Grenchik, Mark - $96,000 over 4 years, The Catholic University of America; $44,000 over 4 years, Robert Morris University; $28,000 over 4 years, York College of Pennsylvania
Hoerl, Samuel - $112,00 over 4 years, Catholic University of America
Jarrett, Abigail - $54,000 over 4 years, Misericordia University; $108,000 over 4 years, Mount St. Mary's University
O'Brien, Julia - $64,000 over 4 years, George Mason University
Scamardella, Maria - $28,000 over 4 years, York College of Pennsylvania
Schussler, Wyatt - $100,000 over 4 years, St. Vincent College; $60,000 over 4 years, Alvernia University
Schwartz, Alayna - $10,000 over 4 years, York College of Pennsylvania
Smith, Harrison - $48,000 over 4 years - Franciscan University of Steubenville
Swingler, Sarah - $16,000 over 4 years, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; $72,000 over 4 years, Thomas Jefferson University
Swingler, Natalie - $100,000 over 4 years, Lebanon Valley College
Watson, Laura - $46,000 over 4 years - Immaculata University; $96,000 over 4 years - Washington & Jefferson College; $100,000 over 4 years - Moravian College; $110,000 over 4 years - McDaniel College
Wilkes, Michael - $108,000 over 4 years - Mount St. Mary's University
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Delone Catholic Guidance Department
Mr. Steve Hutton, Guidance Counselor, 717-624-6612
Mrs. Heather Rohrer, Guidance Counselor, 717-624-6612
140 South Oxford Avenue ~ McSherrystown, Pa. 17344 ~ www.delonecatholic.org
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