Guidance
Students and families are encouraged to email their school counselor to schedule an appointment or to ask general questions.
In case of emergency, simply report to the guidance office to speak with a counselor. If not at school, contact the Guidance Department at 266-3644 and press 2. The Guidance Department Administrative Assistant Ms. March will transfer you to your school counselor if available or find another staff member to address your concerns.
Guidance Staff
Scheduling
NCAA Requirements
Student athletes who want to play NCAA Division 1 or Division 2 sports should research NCAA eligibility requirements. NCAA eligibility requirements exceed Northeastern graduation requirements; courses must be college-preparatory. Parents and student-athletes should understand the college application process and the NCAA.
Transcript Requests
Current students and alumni may request a transcript by completing the Transcript Release Form and submitting it to the guidance office.
If you have any questions about a transcript please contact Ms. Vanessa March at marchv@nebobcats.org or by phone at 717.266.3644 x81040.
* Parents/Guardians must authorize the release of all transcripts for students under the age of 18. It is Federal Law. Have your parent/guardian sign the transcript release before submitting.
Dual Enrollment
What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment is a program for“academically eligible” high schoolseniors and juniors to enroll in coursework at the college level while still enrolled in high school.
Dual Enrollment Options
- Harrisburg Area Community College
- Harrisburg University
- Mansfield University
- Messiah University
- Penn State University-York
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
- Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
- York College of Pennsylvania
Basic Information
- Students may take one or more Dual Enrollment course in the junior and/or senior year
- Most Dual Enrollment courses are accepted by other colleges and universities.
- Dual Enrollment courses count for both college transcript and high school transcript (graduation requirements). Classes can be limited based on various factors
- For each Dual Enrollment course taken, a student typically earns 3 college credits and 1 Northeastern High School credit and the course is weighted 1.1 for CUM
Requirements for Dual Enrollment (Tentative)
- Minimum GPA of 85% (or school counselor recommendation) by the end of the sophomore year
- Students must have successfully completed all courses attempted at Northeastern High School (no F’s on transcript)
- Completion of all required paperwork and all deadlines met
- Placement testing when required
- Ability to pay for any courses taken
- Ability to provide/coordinate your own transportation if necessary.
Costs of Dual Enrollment
The tuition for each dual enrollment course varies atdifferent institutions. Additional fees not included.
- HACC - $127.50 per credit (Fall 2021)
- PSU - 3 credit course- roughly $1,147
- York College - 3 credit course-roughly $1,055
Tuition for each course is responsibility of the student andhis/her family and must be paid by the date required by each college.
How do I sign up?
- If interested in Dual Enrollment, please completethe Northeastern form by the date stated and return to your school counselor in the Guidance Office
- When you return the completed form (signed by parent/guardian), if you meet the minimum requirements, you can apply directly to the college of your choice for their dual enrollment course
- Do not sign for courses and pay unless you have cleared the classes with the school counselor and Northeastern’s schedule
What happens next?
- Once all paperwork has been collected, Guidance will send transcripts and applications to college that you have selected
- Each college will determine acceptance
- Once accepted, the colleges will advise you on testing (if required) and other tasks. Be mindful of start and end dates of semesters at the colleges and how they align or do not align with our schedules. Also, know your schedule (sports, music, work) so that you don’t create a conflict
Act 158
Foundation Scholarships
College & Career Resources
State Universities
Financial Aid
AFSA (Fededral and State Grants and Loans for Education After High School)
- Do the FAFSA on-line: (filed after October 1st of Senior year)
- Glossary of Financial Aid Terms
- TuitionFit - This website is a resource for students to compare the true costs of universities and college.
College Planning
- Pennsylvania Colleges with the Most and Least Student Debt (you must consider debt as part of your college planning)
- College Savings Guide
- Student Loan Report
Money Help
If you need help with money and being a teenager, these links can help you out: (from US News and World Report)
- Nearly Half of Students Aren't Taught About Credit Cards Before Getting One
- How Credit Cards Work
- The Costs of Credit Cards
- Types of Student Cards
- Credit Card Best Practices
- Teaching Teens About Money
- WalletHub's Best Credit Cards for College Students - updated weekly. WalletHub also offers free credit scores and reports updated daily, and they have a large database of financial product reviews.
SAT & ACT
Test Prep
Varsity Tutors - Free SAT and ACT Prep
Varsity Tutors’ new Test Prep 4 All Initiative. Like you, Varsity Tutors believes that higher education can have a tremendous impact on people’s lives, and that college admissions should be fair for all students.
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- Enrolled students can benefit from a wealth of resources, including 25 hours of live, group instruction; a digital test prep book and app; an adaptive assessment tool; weekly homework and practice exams.
SAT Information
College Board is the the maker of the SAT. Juniors are automatically registered for the PSAT. No cost, paid for by the district. Sophomores should also take the PSAT if they are considering college.
- Register for SAT (typically Juniors take it in March at Northeastern and Seniors take it in the Fall at another location)
- Please save login information as it is difficult to recover from College Board.
ACT Information
The ACT can be a good alternative to the SAT and is used for college admissions as universally as the SAT.
College Planning for Students with Disabilities
The team at Study.com recently developed a comprehensive college guide for students with disabilities. Our goal is to inform students about critical information regarding their college education to help set them up for success. The College Guide for Students with Disabilities offers in-depth details in several areas, including:
- Legal rights of students with disabilities
- Services colleges can or need to make available
- Required accommodations for students
- Technologies and helpful apps for students
Apprenticeships & Internships
- Associated Builders and Contractors - ABC is a non-Union apprenticeship program and it is headquartered in Manheim, Pa in Lancaster County. About 35 minutes away from Northeastern HS.
- Kinsley Construction operates its own apprencticeships training program.
For students wanting to get into the Building and Construction Trades (Union), below are some links to local organizations so that you and your parents can find more information and apply. Just click your area of interest below. If you need some additional help, please see your school counselor.
Career Resources
- National Career Clusters
- How to Choose a Career
- Women in STEM
- O'Net Interest & Personality Career Profiler - A good assessment to see how your interests and personality can relate to a career.
Health Career Resources
Nurse and Nurse Practitioner Resources
- How to Become a Neonatal Nurse
- Nursing Programs
- Nurse Journal - a guide so that Northeastern students have an opportunity to explore a unique specialty in the field of nursing. Our resource defines neonatal nursing, provides the steps to become a NICU nurse, and identifies unique experiences that could increase an individual's chances of entering the field.
- Nursing for Men - a guide that provides guidance to men aspiring to pursue nursing as a career, with the understanding that everyone should feel confident to take on any role they so desire. This resource is designed to assist them with overcoming stereotypes, criticisms, and the obstacles that come with earning respect as a male nurse.
Social Worker Resources
- What Can I Do with a Social Work Degree?- Accredited college programs in social work prepare degree seekers for a variety of exciting and rewarding careers. While earning a social work degree, you will learn how to help individuals, couples, families, and communities work through important health and social issues, and position yourself for a career where you can be a positive difference maker.
- Best Online Social Work Degree Programs - Thinking about starting or continuing your social work education with an online degree? Here’s everything you need to understand your program options, find a quality school, and take the next steps on your social justice journey.
- Guide to Social Work PhD Programs - Learn about this advanced degree where you’ll work on new research that creates positive social outcomes in local communities, across the nation, and beyond. From listings of top accredited online programs to answers to your critical questions, you’ll be ready to take the ultimate leap in your social work education and career.
