The Mahanoy Area Jr./Sr. High School Way
Achievement For All Through Individual Instruction
SAT & ACT Information
SAT CollegeBoard Registration
Visit the CollegeBoard website at sat.org/register to view upcoming test administration dates.
ACT Registration
Visit the ACT website at actstudent.org to view and register for upcoming exam dates.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The CEEB code for Mahanoy Area is 392355
Please visit the Guidance Office if you have any questions or need assistance to register
Senior Info
What's Important to Know
Please email Mrs. Zilker if you require a transcript sent on your behalf. Please list the name of the institution or agency where the document needs to be forwarded in your email. Mrs. Zilker's email is jzilker@mabears.net
Listen to the announcements for important updates and regularly check Mrs. Zilker's Senior Google Classroom page for upcoming college visitors, scholarship opportunities, open houses, etc.
Be mindful of upcoming timelines and deadlines. If you need information sent out by the Guidance office (transcripts, letters of recommendation,etc.), please give 2 weeks notice prior to the due date or deadline to ensure your information gets out in time.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Night at Mahanoy Area
Presenters from this year's financial aid night held at Mahanoy Area:
Lisa Cecchini- Penn State Schuylkill Financial Aid Office
Provided an overview of the FAFSA process, student loans, parent loans, grants, and deadlines
Contact Information: (570)385-6244; lmc5248@psu.edu
Financial Aid Websites
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
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Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA)
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CSS Profile
Scholarships
Class of 2024 Google Classroom
The classroom code for Mrs. Zilker's Class of 2024 page is:Â lfwdbek
Mrs. Zilker will post up to date scholarship listing, post-secondary presentations and visitors, etc. on the Google Classroom page. If you have any questions for how to sign up, please see or contact Mrs. Zilker.
Schuylkill Area Community Foundation ~ 2024 Applications-Deadline to apply is March 1, 2024
The Schuylkill Area Community Foundation is home to many scholarship funds, and each has its own eligibility and criteria requirements. Scholarships target students graduating from specific high schools, specific areas of study and student financial need. Each scholarship is unique according to its donor’s wishes, and each offers the opportunity to earn a scholarship for your education. Please be sure to check out both the "Educational Awards" and the "Scholarships" sections under the "Students" tab for all opportunities available to Mahanoy Area students.
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***Applications must be completed and submitted online by March 1, 2024***
Scholarship Search Engines
Please visit the following websites for additional scholarship opportunities:
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Please check the "Scholarship" bulletin board and Class of 2024 Google Classroom regularly for updates and additions to the Scholarship information. If you have any questions, please contact the counselor.
Vo-tech
Schuylkill Technology Center
All students in 8th and 9th grade are able to go on a tour to view both the North and South campus of the Schuylkill Technology Center. If interested in attending the vo-tech, students can apply online once they are made available by the vo-tech. Please listen to upcoming announcements for application information, or contact the counselor for more information.
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Applications for the 2024-25 school year are now available. All applications must be submitted by February 5, 2024. For more information, please contact Mrs. Zilker.
Office Hours
Monday: 7:30-3:00
Tuesday: 7:30-3:00
Wednesday: 7:30-3:00
Thursday: 7:30-3:00
Friday: 7:30-3:00
Other times may be available by appointment
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Contact Me
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County 17948
USA
(570) 773-3443 ext. 4009