Science Leadership Academy
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: College
The Elizabeth Block Memorial Scholarship
We are pleased to announce the Elizabeth Block Memorial Scholarship, a $16,000 award available to a deserving member of the Science Leadership Academy (SLA) Class of 2026. Dr. Block was dedicated to helping students overcome academic concerns and always willing to assist with college applications. This award would be awarded in increments of $4,000 each…
What are Junior Meetings
Be sure to check your email for your scheduled meeting! Growth Mindset Self Poster
Deciding on a College Once You’ve Been Accepted
You’ve been accepted! All of your hard work is starting to pay off and now you’re lucky enough to be able to choose where you would like to go. Let’s go through the steps you should take before hitting “accept” on a school’s offer. Compare Financial Aid Once you receive the email that you have…
Guide to Financial Aid
By: Marissa Williams Financial Aid is money that assists students when it comes to educational expenses.This can include tuition, housing, or fees. When it comes to financial aid, students don’t know where to start. This guide will help students have a better understanding of what aid is and how to move forward with receiving it!…
College vs. Trade School
Links in post. https://research.com/universities-colleges/trade-school-vs-college https://mwcc.edu/blog/community-college-versus-trade-school/#:~:text=Learning%20Environment,training%20using%20real%2Dlife%20equipment. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/trade-school-vs-college
Writing your Supplemental Essays
By: Marissa Williams Supplemental essays hold just as much weight as any other part of your application. Supplemental essays allow for the admissions office to see how you directly connect to the college and or its values. Supplemental essays should be personal and show a clear connection between you and as to why you believe…