Virtual College and Career Fair

Monday, November 2nd- Block 3

Students can connect virtually with over 50 colleges and technical schools! Students can find the RSVP for this event in their grade level Google Classroom. There is still time to register.

If you are participating in the virtual Education Day College Fair on Monday, the platform will be on Zoom. We recommend students download zoom on a smart phone or try it on their school laptop over the weekend. Group A students: bring your headphones to school. Students who signed up will be able to come down to the hallway by the cafeteria. Group B students: pick up pop-corn before you leave school on October 29th or 30th to take home.

CTC Watch Party Group A on Nov. 2nd. Group B on Nov. 5th. Students who signed up- bring belongings and laptop to the cafeteria at 8:15am. Students needed to sign up before the end of day Oct 30th on “Education Day RSVP” on the grade level google classroom under “Classwork” to be allowed to leave class for these events.

Click this link for the agenda and list of schools participating. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CQ1IBNTD7YFuj1UUr0AiXKnouVtVOI0gjBkZ-ry20GQ&authuser=0

Financial Aid Night

October 29th at 6pm

Google Meet Live Session, Thursday, October 29th at 6 PM. A link will be emailed to your Penn Manor Gmail and in the grade level Google classroom if you registered. Penn Manor’s PHEAA Representative, Sonya Mann-McFarlane, and counselors will host a Q & A  with breakout sessions to complete your FAFSA.
All parents/guardians and grades welcomed, but it is targeted to 11th and 12th graders
You can watch this informational video before the event.  

High School AI Program by Stanford PhD Students

INSPIRIT AI

Live Online AI Program by Stanford PhD Students this Winter and Spring


AI Scholars Live Online is a 10-session (25 hours) pre-college enrichment program that exposes high school students (Grades 9-12) to fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build a socially impactful project. Taught by our team of graduate students from Stanford University, students receive a personalized, interdisciplinary learning experience with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Students with prior programming experience are placed in an advanced cohort. We offer multiple dates and times for our Winter Break and Spring Semester programs. Students may apply here by October 31st and learn more in the brochure or on our website
AI Scholars Live Online guides students to build a socially impactful AI project in a domain of their interest such as healthcare, robotics, finance, and sustainability to showcase the skills they learned. This past summer and fall, over 900 students completed projects including tracing the origins of COVID-19 and predicting algorithmic bias in legal decision-making. Students attend live online classes in small groups with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1.

Upcoming College Events

 
                              Meet your Counselor, Caitlin!      
 
LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY IS COMING TO A PANERA NEAR YOU! Come meet with Caitlin to discuss the endless possibilities of a high quality affordable education! 

Spots are limited, and you must preregister to attend. Bring along your transcripts. Many students will receive a decision on the spot. Apply HERE before your appointment!

2092 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster — 10/22/20 at Panera Bread.


Indiana University of Pennsylvania

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts

Interested in a career in Culinary or Baking and Pastry? There are three options to see what IUP has to offer! Email Barry Saylor (bsaylor@iup.edu) with a date and time below for a Zoom link to the presentation.

Presentation and Pasta Demo (45 minutes, see dates times below) 

  • October 14, Wednesday, times 8:30am and 12:45pm  
  • November 2, Monday, times 8am and 12:00pm  
  • November 10, Tuesday, times 8am and 10:30am  
  • November 13, Friday, times 8am and 12:00pm 
  • November 19, Thursday, times 9am and 12:30pm  
  • November 23, Monday, times 8:30am and 12:00pm 
  • December 1, Tuesday, times 8:30am and 12:00pm 

Presentation or One on One Discussions with Students (short, approximately 15 minutes) 

  • October 13, Tuesday 8:30-9:30am or 1:30-3:00pm 
  • October 19, Monday 8:30-9:30am or 1:30-3:00 
  • October 20, Tuesday 8:30-11:30am 
  • October 23, Friday 8:00-9:00am 
  • October 26, Monday 1:00-3:00 
  • October 29, Thursday 8-9:00am 
  • November 3, Tuesday 8:30-9:30am or 1:30-3:00 
  • November 5, Thursday 8:00-9:00am or 1:30-3:00 
  • November 6, Friday 8:00-9:00am  

Full virtual presentation and tour of campus (Use link to schedule) https://welcome.iup.edu/culinaryarts/Events/List?ID=10 


HACC is offering Virtual Information Sessions, Coffee Chats with an Admissions Counselor, and Application Days.  We are asking students to pre- register for these events.  Students can find this information online at https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/Connect/virtual-information-sessions.cfm

Fall 2020 Virtual Open House–  Open House will be October 28th, 2020 at noon and at 6PM.  Please have students pre- register at https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/Connect/Open-House.cfm


GET - Millersville University

We are excited to announce our ‘Ville Decision Day for students looking to enroll in the Fall 2021 semester!  Appointments available on October 14, 2020. If you would like to meet with an admissions representative and receive an application decision please follow through these steps:

  • Use the calendar on this page to register for a time to speak to an admissions counselor regarding your application.
  • Submit your completed application at least 48 hours in advance of your appointment.(You can apply here.) 
  • Request to have your high school transcript sent electronically to the university. 

University of Virginia

The following is a list of scheduled programs for the fall:

  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday/select Saturdays: Virtual Information Session and Tour
    • A virtual information session hosted by a dean, a virtual tour hosted by our student interns, and a live Q&A with current students.
       
  • Saturday, October 31st: Native/Indigenous Community Panel
    • A virtual event hosted by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Outreach Team for students and their families to learn more about academics, social life, and cultural involvement.

In late October, we are planning a weeklong series of virtual events for prospective students to learn more about specific schools, departments, resources, activities, and daily life at UVA. There will be more coming out shortly about the schedule and registration for this series.


Keystone Virtual College Exploration

PACAC is proud to present our Keystone Virtual College Exploration program, for all Pennsylvania students, October 1 – November 6. Registration is now open for students, parents, and counselors. Click here for more information.

Post Secondary Planning Month

A month full of opportunities to explore possibilities for your future.  Whether you are thinking of going to a 2 or 4-year college, a tech school, a branch of the military, or just aren’t sure yet what your future holds, explore and gather information now.

Keystone Virtual College Exploration Sessions
October 1st – November 6, 2020
For all GradesPennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC) is offering students in PA free access to 300+ virtual college exploration sessions, over a 5-week period! Talk to college reps in person and ask your questions. Click for more info
PSATs for Juniors
October 14th & 29th
For 11th graders. Any junior interested in taking the PSAT will have to opt in by October 5th, by filling out the google form that has been sent to their student email. Click for more info
Academy Night 2020
October 15, 2020 | 7pm Virtual 
Information about the US Military Academies for all grades RSVP by Oct. 9thClick for more info
ASVAB Military Entrance Exam October 29th, 2020   |   Block 1 & 2 for 11th & 12th graders only Click for more info
Financial Aid Night
October 29, 2020 @ 6pm
Online Watch Party on Google Meet for Financial Aid information from Penn Manor’s PHEAA Representative at 6pm with the school counselors, followed by live Q&A session at 6:40pm! Click for more info

Education Day College Fair
November 2, 2020  |   11am – 1pm
For all gradesConnect with over 50+ colleges, trade schools, and the military online during block 3 on November 2nd.
Click for more info
Lancaster County Career & Technical Center (CTC)
November 2, 2020
For 10th & 11th graders

40+ Full & Part Time Programs, Hands on Project- Based Learning, High Demand, High Skill, High Wage Career Preparation. Join us for aWatch party about  CTC programs. Click for more info
Link to Flyer and Details

Need help figuring out how to register for what is best for you? Come up to the School Counselor’s office during your lunch on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday to talk to a counseling staff member.