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How to understand your PSAT scores

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College board created a very helpful video providing you with information on how to understand and get the most out of your PSAT scores! It is important to understand these scores because they give you a great understanding of how you will do on the SAT and how ready you are for college. In the short video, you will gain knowledge on how to interpret your test scores, cross-test scores and subscores, which provide you with more specific details on how you did in certain areas. This is a great resource because it allows you to see the areas in which you could improve so that you are ready for the SAT.

Click here to view the video on how to understand your PSAT scores and how to make the most of them!

ACT’s Guide to a Successful Sophomore Year

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Are you a sophomore student confused about what you should be doing this year to prepare yourself for life after high school?

If your answer is yes, please check out ACT’s ebook, “Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize“. This book includes helpful information and tips about:

  • scheduling courses
  • how to be successful in your classes
  • importance of extracurricular activities
  • college and career planning
  • ACT activities

As a reminder, on October 11th all sophomore students will be taking the Pre-ACT at Penn Manor High School. The Pre-ACT provides students with the opportunity to become familiar with college entrance testing as well as gives students an idea on how they would do on the actual ACT. In addition, the Pre-ACT includes an interest inventory which will align students’ interests to college and career paths.

If you have any questions, please stop by the guidance office or email your counselor!

Interested in Taking the ASVAB?

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The Fall 2021 ASVAB will be held on Wednesday, October 13th at Penn Manor High School. The ASVAB is offered to Junior and Senior students only.

The ASVAB is a test used for military entrance as well as for further career development. The ASVAB has eight test areas: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Auto and Shop Information and Mechanical Comprehension. The test will help you identify your skills in various areas and link them to careers of your interest. 

Click ASVAB if you would like to sign up!

If you sign up to take the test, please continue to check your student email account for test day information. You will receive test day information prior to the test date! If you have any questions, please see your counselor. 

Military Contacts:

Staff Sergeant Kenneth E. Wallace – U.S. Marine Corps Recruiter C: (717) 333-4409 Email: Kenneth.wallace@marines.usmc.mil

Second Class Petty Officer Tiara Culp – Navy Recruiter C: (717) 803-0095 Email: tiara.l.culp@navy.mil

Staff Sergeant Cynthia Barraza – Army Recruiter C: (717) 209-1452 Email: cynthia.m.barraza.mil@mail.mil

Staff Sergeant Aaron M. High – Army Recruiter C: (717) 205-5431 Email: aaron.m.high.mil@mail.mil

Sergeant Colton Stoks – National Guard Recruiter C: 610-733-8951 Email: Colton.b.stoks.mil@mail.mil

ASVAB Practice Sites:

Go to 4tests.com
– Select “Professional Exams”
– Select “Military Exams”
– Select “AFQT”
– PRACTICE!

Go to uniontestprep.com, Click section for ASVAB 

For more information on the ASVAB Career Exploration Program, visit http://www.asvabprogram.com.

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SAT/ACT Test Dates for 2017-2018

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2017-2018 SAT & ACT Test Dates and Locations
Penn Manor School Code # 392655

SAT Dates and Locations (Register at www.collegeboard.com)

Test Date                   Registration Deadline                      Location

August 26, 2017        July 28, 2017                                   Columbia, Ephrata

October 7, 2017        September 8, 2017                          Columbia, Conestoga Valley,                                                                                             Ephrata, Garden Spot,                                                                                                         Hempfield, Manheim Township,                                                                                           Penn Manor, Solanco

November 4, 2017    October 5, 2017                              Columbia, McCaskey, Warwick

December 2, 2017    November 2, 2017                          Columbia, Linden Hall

March 10, 2018         February 9, 2018                            Columbia, Conestoga Valley,                                                                                              Hempfield, Penn Manor,                                                                                                    Manheim Township, Warwick

May 5, 2018              April 6, 2018                                   Columbia, Conestoga Valley,                                                                                              Ephrata, Garden Spot,                                                                                                        McCaskey, Solanco

June 2, 2018             May 3, 2018                                   Columbia, Hempfield
Penn Manor SAT Test Center Number: 39424

 

ACT Dates and Locations (Register at http://www.act.org)

Test Date                  Registration Deadline                      Location

September 9, 2017   August 4, 2017                                Conestoga Valley, Warwick

October 28, 2017      September 22, 2017                       Cedar Crest, Garden Spot,                                                                                                 HACC, Penn Manor

December 9, 2017     November 3, 2017                         Cedar Crest, HACC, McCaskey

February 10, 2018     January 12, 2018                           HACC

April 14, 2018            March 9, 2018                               Cedar Crest, Conestoga Valley,                                                                                         Garden Spot, HACC, Warwick

June 9, 2018             May 4, 2018                                   McCaskey, Penn Manor

July 14, 2018           June 15, 2018
Penn Manor ACT Test Center Number: 160230

AP Exam Scores

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AP students will be able to access their scores online in July.  In order to get your scores there are a couple of things that should be done ahead of time.

  1. Sign up for a College Board account if you don’t already have one.  If you don’t have one you can sign up for one at apscore.org. You will need an account to access your scores in July.  Make sure to keep your username and password in a safe place.
  2. Make sure to put the important information (student pack, student AP number) in a safe place so that you know where it is in July so that you can access your scores.  Remember that we did use your Penn Manor student id as an identifier so you should be able to use that number as well.
  3. Make note to visit apscore.org in July to retrieve your scores.  They will not be sent to you.

SAT Registration Deadline Approaching

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Just a reminder that the deadline to sign up for the March 11th SAT here at Penn Manor High School is February 10th.  You can register at www.collegeboard.com  Penn Manor’s test center code is 39424.

Don’t wait until the last minute to ensure that there is still room. If you are interested in a fee waiver for the SAT and think that you may qualify please stop by the guidance office. If you have any questions please talk with your School Counselor.

The ASVAB is Coming!

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If you are a student in 11th or 12th grade and need some help making career decisions, then think about taking the ASVAB. The ASVAB is the entrance exam used by the military and it is also a great personal interest and skills assessment tool. The ASVAB will be offered on October 19th at Penn Manor High School at 7:40 A.M. If interested, please sign-up in the guidance office!

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The ASVAB-Career Exploration Program can help you take steps toward finding a career that is right for you! You can benefit from the program whether you plan to pursue further education after high school, join the military, or enter the work force right away.

The program is designed to help you:

                   A. Learn more about yourself and the world of work.

                   B. Explore occupations in line with your interests and skills.

                   C. Develop an effective strategy to realize your career goals.

For more information on the ASVAB Career Exploration Program, visit http://www.asvabprogram.com or contact ASMEPCOM at 1-800-323-0513.

SAT and ACT Testing Dates

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2016-2017 Test Dates and Locations

Penn Manor School Code # 392655

 SAT Dates and Locations (Register at www.collegeboard.com)

 

Test Date

 Registration Deadline  

Location
October 1, 2016 September 1, 2016 Conestoga Valley, Hempfield, Penn Manor, Ephrata, Garden Spot
November 5, 2016 October 7, 2016 Warwick, Lancaster Catholic, McCaskey
December 3, 2016 November 3, 2016 Conestoga Valley, Linden Hall
January 21, 2017 December 21, 2016 Hempfield, McCaskey
March 11, 2017 February 10, 2017 Warwick, Conestoga Valley, Penn Manor
May 6, 2017 April 7, 2017 Conestoga Valley, Ephrata, McCaskey, Garden Spot
June 3, 2017 May 9, 2017 Conestoga Valley, Hempfield, Lancaster Catholic

Test Center Numbers

Penn Manor: 39424; Conestoga Valley: 39363; Hempfield: 39366; McCaskey: 39365

 

 

ACT Dates and Locations  (Register at http://www.act.org)

 

Test Date

 Registration Deadline  

Location
 
September 10, 2016 August 5, 2016 Warwick
October 22, 2016 September 16, 2016 Cedar Crest, Penn Manor, Garden Spot
December 10, 2016 November 4, 2016 Cedar Crest
February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017 HACC – Harrisburg
April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 Warwick, Conestoga Valley, Cedar Crest, Garden Spot
June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 Penn Manor

Penn Manor Test Center #: 160230

Information Sessions for parents of 9-11th grade to be held at Course Selection Night!

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Course Selection Night Information Sessions to be Offered

On February 18th, PMHS will be holding Course Selection Night for 8th-11th grade students, parents, and guardians to promote the wide array of classes available.  We hope that this helps students choose the best possible course schedule for the 2016-2017 school year.

The counselors have planned short information sessions on topics that we frequently get questions about from parents and guardians.

All sessions will be held in the HS Library.  Please consider joining us for one or more talk.

SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS

7:00 pm  Opportunities at the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

7:20 pm  Ready, Set, Go! NCAA – What you need to know about the NCAA and play a sport in college

7:40 pm   Dual Enrollment – Earn College Credits While in HS!

8:00 pm   College Entrance Testing 101– SAT/ACT/PSAT updates and tips

 

Additionally, a representative from the Open Campus program will be available to answer questions about courses being offered next year.