Middle School Hosts College & Career Day For Students

January 24, 2020

Provided by the Bristol Township School District:

Students receive handouts from Delaware Valley University.
Credit: Ms. Rutecki.

Neil A. Armstrong Middle School’s Counseling Department hosted College and Career Day for eighth grade students earlier this month.

Students learned what choices they need to make during high school to meet the admission requirements of the college or university of their choice. The day featured two components with students meeting with representatives from nearby colleges and also the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).

During social studies classes, a representative from Bucks County Community College, Delaware Valley University, Holy Family University, LaSalle University, Penn State University and The College of New Jersey talked to students about the college application process and how to prepare in high school.

“Bucks County Community College has always enjoyed attending this event. Students are very engaged in the discussion of college preparedness,” said Casey M. Gunmeier, recruiter in the Office of Admissions. “Students truly value the opportunity to meet with college representatives and educational organizations prior to the start of their high school career. It provides them with a chance to create goals and really think more about their future.”

Fran C. McKeown, PHEAA representative, helps students navigate EducationPlanner.org.
Credit: Miss. Jones

The second component of College and Career Day took place in students’ art or foreign language classes. A representative from the PHEAA, one of the nation’s leading student aid organizations, gave presentations on career development. Students utilized PHEAA’s website EducationPlanner.org to identify skills, find careers based on their interest, research job opportunities, education requirements and salaries.

PHEAA representative Fran C. McKeown enjoyed working hands-on with students and exploring their interests with them.

“The students had fun, were motivated and hopefully will continue to use this information in helping them make career, education and excellent money-management decisions for their future,” McKeown said.