COLLEGE COUNSELING SERVICES
Welcome to the College Counseling Services information page! We look forward to working with you and your student who is preparing for college! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Marie Weyback, BSHS College Advisor, at extension 6242 or mweyback@shanahan.org.
At Bishop Shanahan High School, we know that applying to colleges and universities is an exciting time in our 12th grade students' lives. As our students engage in their college search, they will be inspired to develop an attitude of determination, persistence and self-discipline. The application process requires all of this and we are here to help.
BSHS College Counselors work closely with our students and their families as they prepare for this next important step in their lives. It is never too early to begin evaluating the wide range of college choices. Our goal each year is to help students to find their best college or university fit, and we have a 100% college acceptance rate each year.
BSHS College Counselors work closely with our students and their families as they prepare for this next important step in their lives. It is never too early to begin evaluating the wide range of college choices. Our goal each year is to help students to find their best college or university fit, and we have a 100% college acceptance rate each year.
Scholarship Opportunities for the Class of 2019
SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES
PayForED is offering a Scholarship Sweepstakes that will award $1,000 to a college-bound student for college expenses. The Scholarship Sweepstakes began on December 17, 2018 and runs through March 1, 2019 with a winner chosen in late March. Click here for more information.
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 12th year. They will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Scholarship Deadline - June 14, 2019. Application Process: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site. Click here to learn more.
Academic Ambassadorial Scholarships (Rotary) - The Rotary Foundation awards scholarships for citizens of countries that have Rotary Clubs. Ambassadorial Scholarships, The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program, was founded in 1947. Since then, more than 40,000 men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad under it. Today it is one of the world's largest privately funded international scholarships programs. Nearly 700 scholarships were awarded for study in 2009-10. Through grants totaling approximately $16.2 million, recipients from about 70 countries studied in more than 80 nations. Click here to learn more.
AISES Google Scholarship - The AISES Google Scholarship awards scholarships to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian AISES members for degrees in computer science, management information systems and computer engineering. Maximum Amount: $10,000. Click here to learn more.
American Legion Scholarships - Click here to learn more.
Architects Foundation Scholarships - Every year, the foundation awards thousands of dollars in architecture scholarships to high school students, architecture students in NAAB-accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs; to Architect Registration Exam (ARE) candidates who are working toward becoming licensed architects; and to licensed architects pursuing educational enrichment opportunities. Click here to learn more.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund - Eligibility: Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage (as defined by U.S. census). More than 200 scholarships ranging from $2500 to $5000 for first-year college students. Click here to learn more.
AXA Achievement Scholarship - ACA Achievers are ethically and economically diverse, but share these qualities: ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family, and community; and ability to succeed in college. Sponsored in association with U.S. News and World Report. Awards: 52 one-time awards of $10,000 (one from each state), and 10 national one-time awards of $15,000 and the offer of an internship with AXA. Click here to learn more.
Ayn Rand The Fountainhead Essay Contest - Must submit an essay of 800 - 1600 words on one of three topics. Essays are judged on both style and content, and winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of The Fountainhead. Awards for $50 - $10,000. Click here to learn more.
Coca Cola Scholars Program - Coca-Cola awards a number of scholarships to graduating high school students pursuing 4-year degrees, but the company also has scholarships for students endeavoring to attend 2-year colleges. Click here to learn more.
David Brower Youth Awards - Recognizes six people ages 13 - 22 living in North America who have shown outstanding leadership on a project or campaign with positive environmental and social impact. $3000 cash prize. Click here to learn more.
Dell Scholars Program - The Dell Scholarship Program is offered to high school students participating in an approved AVID program. The funding for each Dell Scholar is $20,000. The value of the 250 scholarships available equals $5 million. MSDF funds a significant percentage of college expenses which allows students to focus on their studies and successfully complete a bachelor's program. Eligibility requirements: Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year, earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA, demonstrate need for financial assistance, participating in an MSDF approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years, planning to enter a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after graduation from high school, and be a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident. Click here to learn more.
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association - Available to minority students enrolled in nursing or pre-nursing programs. Awards based on need, scholarship, and health-related activities. Application fee of $10. Send self-addressed stamped envelope with two stamps along with application request. Number of awards varies based on donors. Click here to learn more.
GFOA Scholarships - GFOA provides several scholarship opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in state/provincial or local government finance. Encouraging and supporting educational opportunities for future government finance officers are integral to our mission of promoting best practices in local government. Click here to learn more.
Gates Millenium Scholars - The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in all discipline areas, and graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. Requirements for scholarship consideration are the following: must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States, have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED. Click here to learn more.
Google Scholarships - Google offers scholarships that will help women and minorities enter computing and technology fields. Click here to learn more.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program - $7500 scholarships awarded annually to minority high school students who demonstrate financial need and leadership potential. Click here to learn more.
McDonald's - The Ronald McDonald House Charities: Scholarships for those applicants who live in the U.S., where there are participating local chapters. The applicant must be a high school senior and under 21 years of age. The scholarships are available for either four-year and two-year colleges. Click here to read more.
Microsoft Scholarships - A Microsoft scholarship is for students wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree in computer science and related technical disciplines. Click here to learn more.
National Eagle Scouts of America Scholarships - NESA academic scholarship applicants must be Eagle Scouts graduating from high school and entering college in the year for which they apply for a scholarship/ NESA merit scholarship applicants must be Eagle Scouts graduating high school or undergraduate college students no farther than completion of the junior year. Click here to learn more.
National Peace Essay Contest Award - USIP partners with the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) on the annual National High School Essay Contest. The contest each year engages high school students in learning and writing about issues of peace and conflict, encouraging appreciation for diplomacy’s role in building partnerships that can advance peace building and protect national security. The winner of the contest receives a $2,500 cash prize, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to meet U.S. Department of State and USIP leadership, and a full-tuition paid voyage with Semester at Sea upon the student’s enrollment at an accredited university. The runner-up receives a $1,250 cash prize and a full scholarship to participate in the International Diplomacy Program of the National Student Leadership Conference. Click here to learn more.
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Scholarship - Open to all senior class students who have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, dependability, service, and patriotism in their home, school, and community. Awards: $100 - $250 (state), $500 - $5000 (national). Click here to learn more.
The Philip L. Bartlett Scholarship Fund - Eligibility: Must be a student attending the University of Delaware and in financial need, amount to be awarded annually is at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Foundation. Applications may be downloaded at www.delcf.org; for more information contact rgentsch@delcf.org.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program - This program, which is federally funded and state-administered, is designed to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. The Department awards funds to state education agencies (SEAs), which make scholarship awards to eligible applicants. Students receive scholarships for college expenses. Click here to learn more.
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program - Provides financial assistance to women admitted to and ABET-accredited baccalaureate or graduate program in preparation for a career in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science. Awards range from $1000 to $10,000. Click here to learn more.
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund - TMCF provides scholarships to eligible students attending public Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Click here to learn more.
Tylenol Scholarship Program - The Tylenol Scholarship program helps students who are pursuing careers in the medical field. Tylenol awards $5000 and $10,000 scholarships (totaling $250,000) to forty students based on leadership qualities and academic performance. The Tylenol Scholarship Fund currently awards $250,000 in scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Requirements: Open to all students pursuing a career in healthcare. Click here to learn more.
UNCF Scholarship Program - UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, they award more than $100 million in scholarships to more than 10,000 students at more than 1,100 schools across the country, including the prestigious network of 37 HBCUs. They also manage a variety of scholarship programs, such as the Fund II Foundation UNCF STEM Scholars Program, UNCF/Koch Scholars Program, Walton K-12 Education Fellowship and the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship Program. Click here to learn more.
Vietnam Veterans of America (Major Louis Guillermin Memorial Chapter 436) - The Vietnam Veterans of America Major Louis Guillermin Memorial Chapter 436 is proud to announce its program to provide memorial scholarships to candidates who are performing well academically and who demonstrate character in their life by sponsoring competition for two scholarships The VVA436 Scholarship is $2000, and the Pfiffer Scholarship is $2500. This is for students who intend to attend an accredited college or technical school in the Fall of 2019. Click here to learn more.
The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship: To qualify for The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship, student must: be the legal dependent of a full time Wal-Mart Associate employed for at least one year, be a senior, graduating high school or home school, or have a GED equivalency certificate, a minimum 22 ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) score, be able to demonstrate financial need by required documents. Maximum Amount: $13,000. Click here to learn more.
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce - Offers a $1000 scholarship annually to a graduating senior. Click here to learn more.
- AES Engineering Scholarships
- Drexel University Scholarships
- Karen L. Baker Scholarship
- Munley Law Scholarship
- PA American Legion Scholarships
- PA Society of Professional Engineers (Valley Forge Chapter) Scholarships
- Swope Scholarship
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 12th year. They will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Scholarship Deadline - June 14, 2019. Application Process: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site. Click here to learn more.
Academic Ambassadorial Scholarships (Rotary) - The Rotary Foundation awards scholarships for citizens of countries that have Rotary Clubs. Ambassadorial Scholarships, The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program, was founded in 1947. Since then, more than 40,000 men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad under it. Today it is one of the world's largest privately funded international scholarships programs. Nearly 700 scholarships were awarded for study in 2009-10. Through grants totaling approximately $16.2 million, recipients from about 70 countries studied in more than 80 nations. Click here to learn more.
AISES Google Scholarship - The AISES Google Scholarship awards scholarships to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian AISES members for degrees in computer science, management information systems and computer engineering. Maximum Amount: $10,000. Click here to learn more.
American Legion Scholarships - Click here to learn more.
Architects Foundation Scholarships - Every year, the foundation awards thousands of dollars in architecture scholarships to high school students, architecture students in NAAB-accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs; to Architect Registration Exam (ARE) candidates who are working toward becoming licensed architects; and to licensed architects pursuing educational enrichment opportunities. Click here to learn more.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund - Eligibility: Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage (as defined by U.S. census). More than 200 scholarships ranging from $2500 to $5000 for first-year college students. Click here to learn more.
AXA Achievement Scholarship - ACA Achievers are ethically and economically diverse, but share these qualities: ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family, and community; and ability to succeed in college. Sponsored in association with U.S. News and World Report. Awards: 52 one-time awards of $10,000 (one from each state), and 10 national one-time awards of $15,000 and the offer of an internship with AXA. Click here to learn more.
Ayn Rand The Fountainhead Essay Contest - Must submit an essay of 800 - 1600 words on one of three topics. Essays are judged on both style and content, and winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of The Fountainhead. Awards for $50 - $10,000. Click here to learn more.
Coca Cola Scholars Program - Coca-Cola awards a number of scholarships to graduating high school students pursuing 4-year degrees, but the company also has scholarships for students endeavoring to attend 2-year colleges. Click here to learn more.
David Brower Youth Awards - Recognizes six people ages 13 - 22 living in North America who have shown outstanding leadership on a project or campaign with positive environmental and social impact. $3000 cash prize. Click here to learn more.
Dell Scholars Program - The Dell Scholarship Program is offered to high school students participating in an approved AVID program. The funding for each Dell Scholar is $20,000. The value of the 250 scholarships available equals $5 million. MSDF funds a significant percentage of college expenses which allows students to focus on their studies and successfully complete a bachelor's program. Eligibility requirements: Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year, earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA, demonstrate need for financial assistance, participating in an MSDF approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years, planning to enter a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after graduation from high school, and be a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident. Click here to learn more.
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association - Available to minority students enrolled in nursing or pre-nursing programs. Awards based on need, scholarship, and health-related activities. Application fee of $10. Send self-addressed stamped envelope with two stamps along with application request. Number of awards varies based on donors. Click here to learn more.
GFOA Scholarships - GFOA provides several scholarship opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in state/provincial or local government finance. Encouraging and supporting educational opportunities for future government finance officers are integral to our mission of promoting best practices in local government. Click here to learn more.
Gates Millenium Scholars - The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in all discipline areas, and graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. Requirements for scholarship consideration are the following: must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States, have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED. Click here to learn more.
Google Scholarships - Google offers scholarships that will help women and minorities enter computing and technology fields. Click here to learn more.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program - $7500 scholarships awarded annually to minority high school students who demonstrate financial need and leadership potential. Click here to learn more.
McDonald's - The Ronald McDonald House Charities: Scholarships for those applicants who live in the U.S., where there are participating local chapters. The applicant must be a high school senior and under 21 years of age. The scholarships are available for either four-year and two-year colleges. Click here to read more.
Microsoft Scholarships - A Microsoft scholarship is for students wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree in computer science and related technical disciplines. Click here to learn more.
National Eagle Scouts of America Scholarships - NESA academic scholarship applicants must be Eagle Scouts graduating from high school and entering college in the year for which they apply for a scholarship/ NESA merit scholarship applicants must be Eagle Scouts graduating high school or undergraduate college students no farther than completion of the junior year. Click here to learn more.
National Peace Essay Contest Award - USIP partners with the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) on the annual National High School Essay Contest. The contest each year engages high school students in learning and writing about issues of peace and conflict, encouraging appreciation for diplomacy’s role in building partnerships that can advance peace building and protect national security. The winner of the contest receives a $2,500 cash prize, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to meet U.S. Department of State and USIP leadership, and a full-tuition paid voyage with Semester at Sea upon the student’s enrollment at an accredited university. The runner-up receives a $1,250 cash prize and a full scholarship to participate in the International Diplomacy Program of the National Student Leadership Conference. Click here to learn more.
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Scholarship - Open to all senior class students who have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, dependability, service, and patriotism in their home, school, and community. Awards: $100 - $250 (state), $500 - $5000 (national). Click here to learn more.
The Philip L. Bartlett Scholarship Fund - Eligibility: Must be a student attending the University of Delaware and in financial need, amount to be awarded annually is at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Foundation. Applications may be downloaded at www.delcf.org; for more information contact rgentsch@delcf.org.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program - This program, which is federally funded and state-administered, is designed to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. The Department awards funds to state education agencies (SEAs), which make scholarship awards to eligible applicants. Students receive scholarships for college expenses. Click here to learn more.
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program - Provides financial assistance to women admitted to and ABET-accredited baccalaureate or graduate program in preparation for a career in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science. Awards range from $1000 to $10,000. Click here to learn more.
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund - TMCF provides scholarships to eligible students attending public Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Click here to learn more.
Tylenol Scholarship Program - The Tylenol Scholarship program helps students who are pursuing careers in the medical field. Tylenol awards $5000 and $10,000 scholarships (totaling $250,000) to forty students based on leadership qualities and academic performance. The Tylenol Scholarship Fund currently awards $250,000 in scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Requirements: Open to all students pursuing a career in healthcare. Click here to learn more.
UNCF Scholarship Program - UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, they award more than $100 million in scholarships to more than 10,000 students at more than 1,100 schools across the country, including the prestigious network of 37 HBCUs. They also manage a variety of scholarship programs, such as the Fund II Foundation UNCF STEM Scholars Program, UNCF/Koch Scholars Program, Walton K-12 Education Fellowship and the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship Program. Click here to learn more.
Vietnam Veterans of America (Major Louis Guillermin Memorial Chapter 436) - The Vietnam Veterans of America Major Louis Guillermin Memorial Chapter 436 is proud to announce its program to provide memorial scholarships to candidates who are performing well academically and who demonstrate character in their life by sponsoring competition for two scholarships The VVA436 Scholarship is $2000, and the Pfiffer Scholarship is $2500. This is for students who intend to attend an accredited college or technical school in the Fall of 2019. Click here to learn more.
The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship: To qualify for The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship, student must: be the legal dependent of a full time Wal-Mart Associate employed for at least one year, be a senior, graduating high school or home school, or have a GED equivalency certificate, a minimum 22 ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) score, be able to demonstrate financial need by required documents. Maximum Amount: $13,000. Click here to learn more.
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce - Offers a $1000 scholarship annually to a graduating senior. Click here to learn more.
Other Scholarship Resources
Summer 2019 Opportunities
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME:
2019 Summer Scholars
Program Date: June 22 - July 6, 2019
For rising high school juniors and seniors. Application deadline: February 19, 2019
Program Date: June 22 - July 6, 2019
- Spend two weeks living and learning on the Notre Dame campus
- Focus on one of 22 program tracks, including our newest courses Modern Art: From French Impressionism to American Pop or From Malcolm X to the Beatles: Youth Activism & Repression in the 60s
- Live in the residence halls, eat at the dining hall, and study under Notre Dame faculty
For rising high school juniors and seniors. Application deadline: February 19, 2019
2019 Leadership Seminars
Program Date: July 13 - July 24, 2019
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
Program Date: July 13 - July 24, 2019
- 10 day, all-expenses-paid program
- Three new seminars offered: The Environment: Science, Policy, and Ethics; Global Issues: Violence & Peace in the Modern Age; and The State of Race in 21st Century America
- Experience life at Notre Dame, living on campus and studying under esteemed Notre Dame faculty in this highly competitive program
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
2019 Study Abroad: Rome
Program Date: June 1 - June 15, 2019
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
Program Date: June 1 - June 15, 2019
- Two weeks of study immersed in the history and culture of the Eternal City, with a focus on the architectural landscape and its stories - Learn more
- Scholars representing a range of fields are on hand to guide students in their exploration of this fascinating city
- The Notre Dame Global Gateway in Rome serves as the home for lectures and discussions, while the city itself serves as the program's true classroom
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
2019 Study Abroad: Ireland
Program Date: July 13 - July 27, 2019
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
Program Date: July 13 - July 27, 2019
- 12 days exploring bustling Dublin and serene Connemara, Ireland - Learn more
- Guided by Notre Dame faculty and local scholars, students embark on an exploration of Irish culture, history, and landscape
- Seminars held at the Keough-Naughton Notre Dame Center in Dublin and the historic castle of Kylemore Abbey in Connemara
For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 28, 2019
AT DUKE UNIVERSITY:
Summer College – A four-week, credit-bearing program for students currently in 10th– 12th grade in which they take undergraduate-level courses.
Summer Academy – A three-week program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade in which they take a certificate course.
Accelerated STEM Academy – A one-week, STEM-based program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade that consists of a variety of hands-on labs, tours of Duke’s research facilities, faculty lectures, and workshops.
Summer Academy – A three-week program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade in which they take a certificate course.
Accelerated STEM Academy – A one-week, STEM-based program for students currently in 9th – 12th grade that consists of a variety of hands-on labs, tours of Duke’s research facilities, faculty lectures, and workshops.
AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
- Summer Immersion: New York City (3-Week)
- Summer Immersion: New York City (1-Week)
- Summer Immersion: Barcelona
- College Edge: Gap Year
- College Edge: Academic Year & Summer
- Columbia Scholastic Press Association
AT BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
- Five-Week Summer Performance Program
- Twelve-Week Full Credit Summer Program
- Guitar Sessions
- Vocal Summit
- Stage Performance Workship
- Songwriting Workshop
AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Temple Summer Academy - Summer Owls Leadership Experience (SOLE)
- Visual Studies Academy
- Business Design Challenge
AT DREXEL UNIVERSITY
Summer Academic Programs at Drexel University are summer camps open to highly motivated students who wish to explore what a university-level program is all about.
- Arts and sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Hospitality and Food Management
- Media Arts & Design
- Medicine
- Nursing and Health Professions
AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, DC
- Community of Scholars Program at AU's School of International Service
- Discover the World of Communication at AU's School of Communication
AT GETTYSBURG COLLEGE
Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend academic camps over the summer months. Subjects include psychology, history, creative writing, piano, or information technology. Please find information below:
AT RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
AT JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY
AT DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
American Collegiate Society for Adapted Athletics
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American Collegiate Society of Adapted Athletics (ACSAA) was started in 2009 by Rob Egan, a 14-yr old who saw the need for young adults with disabilities to have a chance to play adapted sports. Since Rob has cerebral palsy himself, he understood the need firsthand. While many programs exist for children and teenagers with disabilities, the opportunities diminish once a person graduates from high school. Because of this, the ACSAA was created.
Ever since its formation in 2009, Rob and the board have been refining the mission of the ACSAA in order to best fill a need. Click the button below to learn more and to review a list of colleges that have partnered with ACSAA! |
College Placement
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The BSHS Class of 2019 has received $35,061,337 in college scholarships! |
The Class of 2019 will be attending the following colleges and universities:
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American University
Appalachian State University Bloomsburg University Bowdoin College Bryant University Cabrini University California University of Pennsylvainia Catholic University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston Cornell University Delaware County Community College Drexel University Duquesne University Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Fairfield University Flagler College Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Franciscan University George Washington University High Point University Immaculata University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Iona College James Madison University John Hopkins University |
King's College
Kutztown University LaSalle University Lebanon Valley College Liberty University Loyola University Lynn University Manhattan College Marymount University Millersville University Misericordia university Monmouth University Moravian College Mount Saint Mary's University Neumann University New Jersey Institute of Technology Northeastern University Ohio State University Pennsylvania State University Pratt Institute Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Sacred Heart University Saint Bonaventure University Saint Francis University Saint John Fisher College Saint John's University Saint Joseph's University Saint Vincents College San Diego State University |
Shippensburg University
Stevens Institute of Technology Susquehana University Temple University The University of Scranton Thomas Jefferson University Towson University University College of Dublin University of Delaware University of Florida University of Kentucky University of Loyola Maryland University of Maryland University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Rochester University of South Carolina University of Tampa University of the Sciences University of Vermont Ursinus College Vanier College Villanova University Virgina Tech West Chester University West Virginia University Widener University |
College Counseling Process
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With the support of the BSHS College Advisor, our Guidance Counselors will meet with your student regularly throughout their high school career and our college advisor will meet individually with them and their parents frequently during their junior and senior year, after the College Process Assembly.
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College Fair
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Bishop Shanahan High School hosts an annual College Fair in October each year. Save the date for Wednesday, October 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM! Over 120 universities and colleges from 18 states, as well as the District of Columbia, have admissions representatives on hand to speak with prospective students regarding admission, majors, financial aid, and student life.
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This College Fair provides parents and students with the opportunity to visit colleges and universities from all across the country in one evening, while making lasting connections with college officials too. In turn, the colleges have the opportunity to meet and greet many prospective students at one venue.
College Athletics Recruitment
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By junior year, if our students are interested in participating in varsity intercollegiate sports, our coaches and Athletic Department help them to begin determining which college/university athletic programs appeal to them.
Each year, college-bound students interested in participating in intercollegiate athletic programs are also invited to a recruitment event held at BSHS. Division I, II, and III colleges and universities and schools from the Colonial Athletic Association attend this event. |
Instant Decision Day
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Students who normally submit applications in November or December can wait up to four or five months to hear a reply from the college or university of their choice. At BSHS, we help interested students to shorten their college/university admission process by hosting an Instant Decision Day. On this day, seniors or rising seniors apply, interview and receive an admissions decision (including, in some cases, financial or merit aid) all in a single day - a great alternative to the long wait. If accepted, students then have until National Decision Day, May 1, of their senior year, to accept or refuse the admissions offer.
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Small Group Sessions
BSHS College Counselors organize an annual small group session with colleges and universities who are interested in meeting with students who measure in the top 10% of their class. Sessions are informational and by invitation.
College Admissions Visit BSHS
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Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students are welcome to connect with college and university admissions officers during their lunch period throughout the school year. The admissions officers are hosted at their own individual table in the Cafeteria, bringing a wealth of information about their respective school. They are available to share information about their school, answer students' questions, and provide brochures to interested students.
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Financial Aid Workshop
Each school year, BSHS hosts a representative of the PHEAA who hosts a workshop for interested parents about how to fill out FAFSA Application. Sign-up and event information is emailed to parents well in advance by the BSHS College Counselor.
Click the button below to view the 2019 - 2020 Financial Aid Information presented by the PHEAA.
Click the button below to view the 2019 - 2020 Financial Aid Information presented by the PHEAA.
Writing Resource Officer
Bishop Shanahan High School partners with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to bring a Writing Resource Officer to the school to provide students with assistance in writing their college essay. Students schedule appointments directly with the Writing Resource Officer, and usually meet during their lunch periods. 12th grade students especially find the Writing Resource Officer helpful during September and October, the peak college admission season. The Writing Resource Officer also speaks with junior students, presenting in their English classes about the college essay and how the Officer may be a resource for them.
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Bishop Shanahan High School
220 Woodbine Road Downingtown, PA 19335 Phone: 610-518-1300 Fax: 610-343-6220 
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