Information for School Counselors
Penn State offers many great features for school counselors, including an online Web Counselor System that allows counselors easy access to information about their students’ applications and quick, convenient methods to send in student credentials.
Web Counselor Resources
- The Penn State Web Counselor System - Sign up or log in here.
To see a demonstration of the Web Counselor System, watch our training video. - Becoming an Electronic Partner School - There are many advantages for you and your students. Take some time to find out about this productive partnership.
- Web Application Counselor Form [PDF 10KB]- a generic copy of the counselor form for non-electronic partner counselors to complete and mail with transcripts for students applying for undergraduate admission to Penn State.
- Applicant Fee Waivers - Instructions for processing applicant fee waivers.
Applying to Penn State
- Applying on the Web Worksheet - An instructional handout on how to apply to Penn State using our online application, including all of the information we ask of students.
- What students need to know about attending college
- Steps to Apply to Penn State
- Penn State's Majors and Admission Requirements
- Student Body and Admissions Statistics
- Re-enrollment for former Penn State students
Choosing a Career
- 7th-8th Grade Students - Resources for students to match their interests with careers
- 9th-11th Grade Students - Additional resources for students considering college or vocational programs related to their career interests