‘Tis the season for graduation caps, gowns, and the ceremony itself. But what happens after the ceremony? College; the place where students find where they truly belong in the world. It is known that college can cost an arm and a leg to pay for unless you have a school grant or scholarship. Career Center specialist Pat Phillips directs and informs the entire senior class every year with hopes of making the transition from high school to college easier for students.

She does so by sending emails that contain important information, such as, “(red) scholarship sheets are due to the Career Center by 2:15 this Friday.”

Phillips makes sure to get the word known about different colleges, programs and scholarships that are available. Every so often a college representative will visit the Career Center to explain why you as a student should attend their college and what options can be available for classes, scholarships, and programs for specific careers.

“Some Universities require you to accept or decline your scholarship, loans and grants.  Please log into your student portal and take care of your financial aid and college acceptance and anything else on your to do list!” explains Phillips.

She encourages students to not only apply but follow up on academic proceedings for the benefit of the college and of the student.

In order to gain access to such colleges students must take the SAT or ACT in order to not only be accepted into college but help with finding scholarships or loans.

“The SAT Testing Deadline for the May 7th test is April 26. Sign up today to avoid the late registration fee.” explains the PHS daily announcements.

If a student has questions or concerns regarding the SAT or ACT test they can contact Phillips who will gladly point them in the correct direction.