College & Career Guidance

Our Guidance staff is a key component in helping each of our students experience academic growth to best prepare them for Success Beyond SLS.

Mr. Shepard is new to SLS this year as the Freshman Counselor. This will be his 8th year working as a counselor after earning his Masters at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Herzog has 7+ years of experience providing counseling and teaching grades K-12. As the Sophomore and Junior School Counselor, Ms. Herzog builds relationships with all the students and supports their educational journey while at Seton LaSalle. Mr. McKay is the Senior School Counselor, helping students manage the daily challenges that they face while they acquire the necessary foundation to achieve their goals. He plays an integral role as our students discover their God-given strengths and explore their options for success beyond SLS.

Aside from College and Career Guidance, Mr. Shepard, Ms. Herzog, and Mr. McKay are dedicated to providing our students the support they need to set them up for success. Visit our Student Support page to learn more.

COLLEGE & CAREER GUIDANCE SERVICES

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Academic Profile

2022-23 Academic Profile copy

SAT/ACT Testing

Seton LaSalle offers our students 2 opportunities to take the SAT on campus. Once in the Fall and once in the Spring during the SAT school day administration. Students should reach out to Mr. McKay to learn more about this administration. To sign up for a different administration of an exam, use the links below.

SAT: To register for the SAT click HERE

ACT: To register for the ACT click HERE

The Student Assistance Program

SAP is offered at SLS is designed to help remove barriers to learning and help students find success in school. A school-based team made up of counselors, teachers, administrators, and staff work to provide a safe school environment and create opportunities for mental health wellness. The team does not provide substance use or mental health treatment but collaborates with prevention, intervention, and postvention community services to address identified needs.

Any student enrolled at SLS may be referred to SAP by parents, teachers, classmates, or other concerned individuals. Warning signs include students experiencing grief or loss, class failure, life or family changes, difficulty in interpersonal relationships, attendance issues, substance use, continued disciplinary problems or mental health issues.

The SAP team meets monthly to create plans to assist identified students. All discussions and information collected are kept in confidence. To make a referral, please click here. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Student Support Services Coordinator or your student’s counselor.

Tutoring

Students who would like to meet with a tutor or earn credit for tutoring should visit the Academic Success Center located on the first floor near the Counseling office. Peer tutors are available for most subjects. Additionally, Mrs. Cathreen Witte is our Reading Specialist for students who need additional support in reading. Family members are also encouraged to serve as a tutor for our school community! If you are interested in providing or receiving tutoring, please contact Mr. David Storino, Academic Success Coordinator, [email protected] at or 412-561-3583 ext. 523.

College Visits at SLS

Seton LaSalle has college admission representatives visiting on a regular basis, sometimes up to 5 admission representatives a day! Colleges from all over the world send representatives to our school because of our great students! These visits are announced each day on the morning announcements, and students have access to the entire list in their Naviance accounts. If students are having any issue with their Naviance account, they should contact their school counselor.

College Scholarship Opportunities

New scholarship opportunities will be posted here as they are made available to us, so be sure to check back often! Students should also search for scholarships using their Naviance account.

CRITERIA-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

The following scholarships have specific eligibility requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the scholarship, such as region, employment, intended major, etc. Please be sure to read all criteria before submitting your application.

Bethel Bakery Scholarship Program
- Must be an employee of Bethel Bakery

Horatio Alger Scholarship
- Must have an adjusted gross household income of $55,000 or lower to be considered
Epilepsy Association Scholarship
Caplan-Lieber Human Relations Award
- A scholarship that is geared toward any student who has done any project or outreach toward bridging the gap in diversity and/or working toward social justice.
Catholic Women's College Club
- A scholarship for women

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY COLLECTIONS

The following websites contain multiple scholarship opportunities, all in one place for your convenience. These scholarships may contain varying deadlines and eligibility requirements, so be sure to read all criteria before submitting your application.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Good Scholarship for students who have or had braces
Club Z! Annual Achievement Award Application
Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF)
For more information: http://www.pmhfos.org
Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Robert. J Schuler Scholarship
The Robert J. Schuler Scholarship is worth $1,000. It is awarded to one high school senior from Western PA who has participated in at least one Junior Achievement program during high school.

Requirements:

High school senior who has participated in at least one JA program in the last 4 years
Minimum final GPA of 3.0
One teacher recommendation
Verification of JA program participation from school or JA coordinator
Copy of high school transcripts or most recent report card
250-300 word essay (typed) answering the following question:
- How has your JA experience prepared you for success in your future academic and professional career?

JA/PSEA Partners for Public Education Scholarship
The JA/PSEA Partners for Public Education Scholarship is worth $500. It is awarded to one high school senior from Western PA who has taught at least one Junior Achievement program at a local elementary school during high school. The winning student must plan to major in Education at an accredited college/university.

Requirements:

High school senior who has participated in at least one JA program in the last 4 years
Minimum final GPA of 3.0
One teacher recommendation
Verification of JA program participation from school or JA coordinator
Copy of high school transcripts or most recent report card
Majoring in education at an accredited college or university
250-300 word essay (typed) answering the following question:
- Why have you chosen education as your career, and how has participating in JA programs as a student influenced your decision to teach?

Thomas A. McConomy Scholarship
The Thomas A. McConomy Scholarship is worth $1,000. It is awarded to one high school senior from Western PA who has participated in at least one Junior Achievement program during high school.

Requirements:

High school senior who has participated in at least one JA program in the last 4 years
Minimum final GPA of 3.0
One teacher recommendation
Verification of JA program participation from school or JA coordinator
Copy of high school transcripts or most recent report card
250-300 word essay (typed) answering the following question:
- How has your JA experience prepared you for success in your future academic and professional career?