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PGA High School Counseling Department
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Mr. David Shiffer (A-K) Mrs. Breanna Morgan (L-Z)
dshiffer@pgasd.com bsattizahn@pgasd.com
Counselor, Ext. 282 Counselor, Ext. 212Ms. Mickayla Backo Mrs. Aurora DeWitt
mbacko@pgasd.com alutz@pgasd.com
Social Worker, Ext. 297 Counseling Secretary, Ext. 216CLICK HERE to view PGASD Grade Scale
Announcements & News
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PHEAA Financial Aid Night Presentation [Virtual]
Join us for a virtual Financial Aid Night presentation conducted by PA Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). This presentation provides an early understanding of the financial aid process. Participants will gain an understanding of the types and sources of aid available to help cover the cost of attendance at post-secondary schools. Participants will also learn how to apply for financial aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), which is required to determine eligibility for most student aid programs, such as the Pennsylvania State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, institutional awards, and federal student and parent loans.
Date: Tuesday, September 24th
Time: 6:00 pm
Link to Register: Click here to register
Scan QR code to register:
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- Information for Parents: Provides parents answers to all of your questions!
- Overview Guide: Provides families with an in-depth explanation of program components, benefits of participation & sample test items.
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College/University Visiting- updated 9/3
Interested in going to college? Want more information on a specific college? Stop in the Counseling Office to sign up for the specific college/universities visiting our school!
The following Colleges/Universities have scheduled to visit:September
- Lebanon Valley College - Wed, Sept. 25th - during 3rd period
- Shippensburg University - Mon, Sept. 30th - During 2nd period
October
- Kutztown University - Tues, Oct. 8th - during 2nd period
- Penn College of Technology - Wed, Oct. 9th - during 3rd period
- Marywood University - Thurs, Oct. 10th - during 7th period
- Eastern Mennonite University-Lancaster - Mon, Oct. 21st - during 4th period
- Lycoming College - Fri, Oct. 25th - during 3rd period
- Juniata College - Wed, Oct. 30th - during 3rd period
November
- Alvernia University - Thurs, Nov. 7th - During 3rd period
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Open Houses - updated 9/9
- Thaddeus Stevens: Sat, Oct. 5 - 9am-1pm - CLICK HERE for more information & to register!
- Holy Family University: Oct. 6 & Nov. 3 - 10am - CLICK HERE to register!
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Aviation Career Fair - posted 5/10
Saturday, October 19th - 9am-4:00pm
The Reading Aero Club is organizing an Aviation Career Fair at the Reading Airport. In addition to the information-gathering and recruiting opportunities, we will also have various military and civilian aircraft on-display, performing fly-overs, etc.
https://readingairport.org/aviation-career-expo
We encourage your students who plan to attend to RSVP, in order to be entered into drawings for prizes, such as an airplane ride, swag bags, and VIP Tours / Meet & Greets. The RSVP Form is located at:
https://aviationcareerexpo.org/
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Earth & Environmental Science Day at Wilkes University
Friday, Oct. 18th | 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Earth and Environmental Science Day at Wilkes University gives you the opportunity to join our faculty experts for hands-on, interactive lab activities and presentations on water resources, earth processes, climate and more.
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College Search Step-by-Step
You Can Find Colleges That Are Right For You!
Although there's no magic formula for choosing a college, you can start by asking yourself some questions that help most students find the right fit.
Use the Collegeboard guide to:It's your journey. We're just here to help you get started. CLICK HERE!