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College Information
Senior Post-Secondary Planning Packet- Click Senior timeline, College Resource links, SAT/ACT registration info, Request a Transcript.
Senior Parent College Slideshow- Click PowerPoint slides from College Planning Meeting. Senior Student Post-Secondary Planning Slideshow- Click PowerPoint slides from class meeting: College, Career, Military.
Junior Post-Secondary Planning Packet- Click 2024-2025 Junior timeline, SAT/ACT registration info, Online resources, college fair, etc.Junior Presentation (for parents & students)- Click College planning, College search/SAT/ACT test, etc.Previously recorded videos
- Video: Understanding the College Application Click
- Video: SAT/ACT & Test Optional Click
- Video: Financial Aid & Scholarships Click
Spring Berks College Fair, held at Alvernia University
- Tuesday, March 4th 8:30am-10:50am HAHS field trip
- Return permission form to the HS Counseling Office, due 2/26/25.
PACAC Virtual College Exploration- (Schools in the Keystone State, PA) https://www.pacac.org/virtual
Fairs to be announced....
NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS- Sign up to join hundreds of colleges and programs: NEW DATES NOW OPEN. REGISTER TODAY!! https://www.nacacattend.org/25virtualfeb16/begin
300-600 colleges and universities hosting college information sessions for high school juniors and seniors. You must register in advance to attend!
- Sunday, February 16th 1pm-6pm Register @ nacacattend.org/fairs
- Sunday, March 23rd 1pm-6pm
- Sunday, April 27th 1pm-6pm
Each virtual fair is a free, one-day event. Attend as often as you like. Parents invited, too.
College Search:
View the short video on College Scorecard - search and compare colleges
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
Hamburg Area High School CEEB Code 391 620
- A CEEB code is a standardized number that is assigned to a high school, college, or university.
- You will need this number when you take standardized tests (the SAT® and ACT®) and for college and university applications.SAT - www.collegeboard.com
ACT - www.actstudent.org All Juniors should take the SAT and/or the ACT at least once their Junior year if they are planning to attend a college or university.
SAT/ACT Test Prep & Study Programs:
- Penn State Berks SAT Prep - http://berks.psu.edu/sat-prep-courses
- Kahn Academy SAT Prep - https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
- Sylvan Learning Center - https://www.sylvanlearning.com/ or 610-376-7040
- Huntington Learning Center - https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/reading or 610-373-5821
- Kaplan Test Prep - www.kaptest.com or 1-800-KAP-TEST
- Local/Virtual SAT Prep course! Check with the HS Counselors about local test prep opportunities.
Common application - www.commonapp.org
- One on-line application for all of your schools. Only certain schools participate. Check with the admissions office webiste to learn if the school(s) you apply to use Common App.
Virtual College Tours- https://campustours.com/
Campus Reel- College Videos made by students: https://www.campusreel.org/
TRANSCRIPTS
Hamburg Area High School uses a program called Parchment to send your transcript to colleges, the NCAA, employers, etc. Questions? Follow the directions here.
* Only order an "unofficial" copy of your transcript if you want a copy for yourself. Official copies must be electronically transferred or mailed directly to your destination to be accepted.
* Click on the "Request my Transcript" link to create an account and order your transcript now. Contact Mrs. Fink in the Counseling Office for questions or unique circumstances.
**Current Students** If you have applied to college(s) using Common Application, there is no need to request a transcript through Parchment. The HAHS Counseling Office will electronically send a transcript through Common App. Always follow the directions for each school that you apply to.
College-bound Athlete? Visit NCAA Eligibility for more information about how to qualify to play.
NCAA Covid Q&A Click here
Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete. Click here
BCTC - www.berkscareer.com
- Visit this site to find outstanding programs where students can gain college credit in high school.
Career Cruising - www.careercruising.com
- All students in Pennsylvania are required to complete a Career Portfolio. Be sure to complete your Career Cruising Portfolio assignments each year. See Mrs. Benz with any questions.
Military Careers - www.todaysmilitary.com - The site will give you great information on all branches of the military. Visit this site to see the top notch career and educational programs the military can offer.
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11th Grade Timeline
This guide will help Juniors and their parents prepare for post secondary education.
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10th Grade Timeline
This guide will help students and parents navigate through the process of selecting a career and preparing for their post secondary plans.
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9th Grade Timeline
This guide will help students and parents navigate through the process of selecting a career and preparing for their post secondary plans. -
SAT vs ACT score comparison chart
This chart is designed to give you an approximate comparison between your SAT and ACT scores. -
SAT changes - Class of 2017 and beyond
The spring 2016 version of the SAT will look significantly different than the current test. -
Is the wait list worth the wait?
You have been wait listed at the college of your dreams. Should you accept their offer of placing you on the wait list? If so, for how long? -
Job skills that students should develop
Today's job market is competitive. What can your student offer a potential employer? -
Guide for College-Bound Student-Athletes
This Guide has been designed to help you, your family and your high school administrators understand the NCAA initial-eligibility process and to prepare you for transitioning from high school to becoming an NCAA Division I or II student-athlete. -
NCAA Eligibility Brochure
If you wish to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics, you need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. You need to qualify academically and you will also need to be cleared as an amateur student-athlete. You are responsible for achieving and protecting your eligibility status!
