Philly Colleges
Founded in 1884, Russell Conwell started teaching students at night due to student work schedules, giving them the nickname "night owls." Their mascot is still the owl to this day!
Not a Church, not a Mosque
Temple
This basketball player started his career at Lower Merion High School. Today, people mourn his loss in LM jerseys.
Kobe Bryant
Owners, developers, and publishers of the SAT
College Board
the FAFSA
You could join one of these if you want to meet new people and go to parties. I didn't join one so its all Greek to me...
Fraternity/Sorority
This school was the first university in the world to require its students to use microcomputers, rolling out a partnership program with Apple in 1984. Go dragons!
Drexel
This actor really was "West Philadelphia born and raised..." He wasn't just doing a character for Bel-Air
Will Smith
Although this section was optional at one point, it was cut from the SAT all together on January 19, 2021
The essay section
You'll fill out this form to apply to most colleges
The Common App
If you're looking for some on the job experience, you can apply for one of these. They look great on a resume, just look for one that compensates you for your time if you can!
An internship
From 1756 to 1898, this schools motto read Sine Moribus Vanae… until someone pointed out that the motto could be translated as “Loose women without morals,” The current motto is Leges sine moribus vanae, or “Laws without morals are in vain.”
University of Pennsylvania
This TV show put Philadelphia on the digital map, but most of the scenes, streets, and even the Paddys Pub exterior are all shot in LA.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
An early prototype of the SAT was used on this branch of the military during the first World War to test intelligence
The Army
You'll ask me or one of your teachers for this so we can tell schools about how awesome you are
Letter of Recommendation
Although programs like this sound like a luxury, a lot of colleges will offer amazing financing options for you to cross the ocean. Sometimes, you can travel the world for the same tuition on campus!
Study abroad
This college claims to have invented the term "froshies" for Freshmen students. I wonder what the founders, The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, would have to say about that...
La Salle University
This Philly musician recently directed a movie "Summer of Soul" about the 1969 Harlem Culture Fest. Additionally, he has produced songs for Elvis Costello, Jay-Z, Amy Winehouse, and John Legend, just to name a few.
?uestlove
Before 1942, the SAT was only given to incoming college students trying to compete for this type of academic award
A scholarship
You'll have the option to applying to one of these one campus jobs where the government pays your wages
Work-Study Jobs
Quidditch
Although not located in Philadelphia, this college has twenty campuses over Pennsylvania. They go crazy for football and their campus in State College has the fourth largest stadium in the world, and the second largest in the Western hemisphere
Penn State
In Clueless, protagonist Cher incorrectly assumes this Philly musician is a man because of a masculine sounding name. Although she's now considered one of the best musicians to ever live, all of her Grammy Awards came posthumously.
Billie Holiday
In 2019, the College Admissions scandal broke out, alleging that wealthy parents were paying big bucks to help their kids get in to college. Although 53 people were charged, this actress arguably got the most heat and paid 15,000 for her daughter to have unlimited time to take the SAT rather than the 3 hour limit.
Felicity Huffman
You'll have the option to take this college entrance exam. It's the only test you'd ever want to get a 36 on.
The ACT
Colleges are full of resources! Make sure you research what your colleges have to offer so you get the most bang for your buck. This department at most schools will even help you try to find a job after you graduate.
Career Services