College Placement & Guidance Department

Guidance Department Staff

Mr. Frank Kerber, Director of College Placement
Mr. Edward Reppa, Director of Guidance
Mrs. Loretta Beck, Counselor
Mr. Joshua Rowe, Counselor
Br. Colman Coogan, Social Worker
Dr. Thomas Petrone, Psychologist
Mrs. Ginny Watkins, Secretary
Mrs. Kathy Ruggiero, Secretary

(P):412-208-3430
(F):412-208-0554

The Guidance Department has information, brochures, course catalogues and application forms for a large number of colleges and universities.  Students are welcome to come in and browse these materials.

NEWS

Financial Aid Presentation

On Tuesday, November, 10th, the Office of College placement will host, Financial Aid and the College Application Process. All Junior and Senior Parents are encouraged to attend.

LUNCH WITH THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR

Juniors and Seniors are invited to informal discussions of the college application process with Mr. Kerber during their lunch hour.   Interested students should sign up for a time. 

Dates to Remember

Nov. 10th Financial Aid and the College Application Process.

SAT/ACT Information

  • Seniors shoud take the SAT Test in October, November or December
  • Juniors should take the SAT Test in March, May or June

SAT: Visit www.collegeboard.com for all registration information, dates, and charges

ACT: Visit www.actstudent.org for all registration information, dates, and charges

 

College Financial Aid Information & Links

Financial Aid Night Presentations 11.18.08

American Education Services

Best Buy Scholarship Program

FAFSA Form (Online)

Fastweb.com

Finaid.org

Keystone Honors Academy

PennsylvaniaMentor.org

Pepsi Cola Tuition Funding Sources

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Sallie Mae

Scholarships.com

SchoolSoup.com (Scholarship Search)

SimpleTuition.com

The Urban League

Veterans Leadership Program

 

Other Helpful Links

Planning Tools:

The Admissions Game

Center for Student Opportunity

My College Quickstart

National Center for Education Statistics

The Partnership of the College Application Processing Service

OfftoCollege.com

Special Programs:

Credit for College

The Path to Leadership: ROTC Officership for College

Tuition Exchange Program

Other:

Behind the SAT-Optional Movement

Colleges Not Requiring the SAT or ACT

NCAA Clearinghouse/Eligibility Center

Virtual Campus Tours

 

Media Resources

"College May Become Unaffordable for Most in U.S."
(New York Times, December 3, 2008)

"Early-Decision Applications Are Up at Colleges, in Spite of the Economy"

"Booming Business in College Exam Prep Services"
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 29, 2008)

"10 Ways to Control the Cost of College Visits"
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 14, 2008)

"Back to School Ready or Not: 7 Part Series"
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 31-September 6, 2008)
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7

"Managing the College Financial Aid Process" (PDF)
(Upper St. Clair Today Magazine, Fall 2008)