WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE BULLETIN

2016

The College and Career Center, located in Room C-141, is open to all junior and senior students. Please visit the center and familiarize yourself with its resources. Learn about scholarship opportunities, research colleges and career data, get financial aid information, participate in informational sessions with college admission representatives, and obtain additional information related to this current guidance bulletin. Come by and use these great resources to help you with your college and career planning.

Please review the guidance bulletins with your parents and your counselor, and use this time wisely in order to secure the information you need regarding post high school possibilities. If you have any questions and/or suggestions, please see your guidance counselor.

IMPORTANT TESTING DATES 2015-2016 SAT Reasoning Test and Subject Tests (Saturdays) (To avoid late registration fee register by deadline) May 7th Registration deadline: April 8th June 4th Registration deadline: May 5th ACT Test (Saturdays) April 9th Registration deadline: March 4th June 11th Registration deadline: May 6th

Guidance Department Evening Presentations for April & May Held in the WPHS Media Center, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. th Thursday, April 7 , “What You Need to Know About the NCAA” th Thursday, April 14 , “Safety Awareness – College Bound Students” Thursday, May 12th, “Naviance Night for Juniors”

Black College Expo rd Saturday, April 23 Pre-register for $8.00 or pay at the door for $10.00 For details visit: www.thecollegeexpo.org

NACAC National College Fair th Sunday, April 24 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Jacob Javits Convention Center, NYC Free and open to the public for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors For information:Program www.nacacnet.org/college at WPHS -fairs To pre-register: www.gotomyncf.com

Southern Westchester College Conference Monday, April 25 th 6:30–9:00 p.m. Westchester County Center Approximately 300 Universities, Colleges & Schools will have a representative to speak with you.

Programs at White Plains High School

 WPHS Community Service Program Receive high school credit for local and in-school community service. See Ms. Geiger Thursdays during lunch period in the Main Office.

 White Plains Youth Bureau The White Plains Youth Bureau is looking for students to participate in the Future Excel Program. Students go on college trips, receive academic support, do community service, receive job training and after school job placement. The Youth Bureau has an office located in the H-Cafeteria or they can be contacted at 422-2617.

 Exploring Career Pathways The following lunch time sessions will be held in the College & Career Center and lunch will be provided: Arts & Entertainment - April 4th, 11th

* * * * * * * * * SUMMER PROGRAMS

Information on summer programs at various colleges and institutions are coming in for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders. Visit the College & Career Center to view materials and information.

SCHOLARSHIPS New scholarship information will be coming in continuously so please visit the College & Career Center often for the latest information and to pick up a print out of applications and/or information.

Ferncliff Lodge #367/Rosebud Temple #297 A non-profit African American organization has scholarship awards for students who are not financially secure and need assistance and whose grades range from “C-A”. Applications in the College & Career Center. Deadline: April 9th

Westchester Community College Scholarships Go to College & Career Center or your guidance counselor to pick up information. Deadline: April 15th

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Graduating senior in good academic standing (3.0 GPA or above) who will attend a college or university full time during the 2016-2017 academic year. Applications available in the College & Career Center. Deadline: April 15th

Westchester Alliance of Black School Educators [email protected] Candidates must be African American or of African descent, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, financial need. Applications available in College & Career Center. Deadline: April 15th

Dorothy Ann Peters Memorial Scholarship Nursing scholarship based on ability, grades, dedication, financial need, co-curricular activities and sports. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA. Go to College & Career Center for applications. Deadline: April 15th

Sonny Katz Scholarship Seniors who will be majoring in performing arts are encouraged to apply for this $750 scholarship. Applications are in the College & Career Center. Deadline: April 15th

Westchester Alphas Educational Foundation, Inc. WAEF, Inc. book awards in the amount of $1,000 and the Gerald L. Barbour Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to African- American/Black and/or Latino male seniors who will attend a two or four year college in the Fall of 2016. Applications are the College and Career Center. Deadline: April 18th

WPHS PTA Scholarship Seniors who have completed 30 hours of community service between July 1, 2015 and April 8, 2016 are eligible to apply. Pick up application in College & Career Center. Deadline: April 18th

Guy Matthews Scholarship A selection committee will choose a recipient based on academic performance, athletic excellence and good character. Visit the College & Career Center or your guidance office to pick up an application. Deadline: April 18th

Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP www.citrincooperman.mobi/grant/grant_app.pdf Seniors who will be majoring in Accounting/Business in a four-year college/university. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident have a GPA in junior and senior year of 2.75 or better. Deadline: April 20th

Tom Eaton Memorial Scholarship WPHS seniors who participate in a high school sport may apply. A selection committee will choose a recipient based on academic performance, athletic excellence, community service, character and financial need. Applications are in the College & Career Center. Deadline: April 21st

CSEA Local 860 Scholarships Children of active CSEA Westchester Local 860 are eligible. Eight scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each and one scholarship in the amount of $2,000 are available. Applications in the College & Career Center. Deadline: April 22nd

North Broadway Citizens Association For North Broadway area residents who exhibit excellent citizenship, attitude and potential for future success and confirmation of post-high school education. Applications in the College & Career Center. Deadline: April 25th

Chaminade Club of Yonkers Scholarship $1,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior who is a resident of Westchester County and who is accepted to an accredited school of music or college. Audition required. Applications are in the College & Career Center. Deadline: April 23rd

NYSSCPA For students who will major in Accounting in an accredited college or university. Applications are in the College & Career Center. Deadline: April 25th

CSEA Local 1000 Scholarships www.cseany.org Children of Region 3 CSEA members are eligible. Deadline: April 29th

Comite de Damas Peruanas Westchester Were you or one of your parents born in Peru? You are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applications in the College & Career Center. Deadline: May 2nd

Maureen Brown Memorial Scholarship For WPHS seniors who receive special education services. Recipient chosen based on academic performance and good character and post- graduation plans. Applications are in the College & Career Center. Deadline: May 6th

Dr. Calvin Martin Memorial Scholarship GPA of approximately 3.5 or above, minimum of 1800 on the SAT, and an African American male. Applications available in the College & Career Center. Deadline: May 6th

The White Plains Retired Educators Scholarship $1,000 scholarships to seniors who plan to pursue a career in some field of education, i.e. teaching, counseling, psychology etc. The applicants must have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or better and plan to attend a two or four year institution. Deadline: May 6th

H2M Architects & Engineers 2016 STEM Scholarship For seniors who are pursuing an education in a STEM program and plan to enter a career in architecture, engineering or environmental science. Applications are in the College & Career Center. Deadline: Your guidance counselor needs to receive your application by May13th.

Horatio Alger Association www.application.horatioalger.org Scholarship program for students who have financial need and have a commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical certificate/degree. Apply on line. Deadline: June 1st

Nursing Schools Almanac -- Aspiring Nurse Scholarship www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com Awarding a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse who best demonstrates: A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics and a passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare. Deadline: June 30th

JUNIOR CORNER

SUNY COLLEGE FAIR Sunday, M ay 22nd, NYC www.suny.edu/studentevents Explore all that SUNY has to offer!

EXPLORING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE nd Sunday, May 22 in White Plains www.exploringeducational excellence.org Information Session Presented by: Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University, University of Chicago

Learn more about the selective admissions process, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs and campus life.

Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) Program All expenses paid four-day learning program for the purpose of exposing juniors to careers in the business world. Recruitment is focused on minority groups historically

underrepresented in the profession. Held at WCC June 27th – 30th. Applications in th College & Career Center or see your guidance counselor. Deadline: May 18

SCHOLARSHIP FOR JUNIORS Positive Coaching Alliance is offering Triple -Impact Competitor Scholarship for high school Junior student athletes. If you are a Junior and play a high school team or club

sport you are eligible. Apply online: www.positivecoach.org/scholarships

FINANCIAL AID

Below is a listing of current privately-funded scholarships. Please remember to check at colleges you are investigating or applying to for information on current institutionally-based scholarships. Institutional scholarships can be need-based, merit-based or specifically-oriented. Contact the college financial aid office or go to the college’s web site for additional information.

For a more comprehensive listing of scholarships and financial aid information, visit the College and Career Center.

Some key web sites to visit for more information on college planning scholarships and financial aid are:

COLLEGE BOARD www.collegeboard.org

FASTWEB www.fastweb.com

FINAID www.finaid.com

U.S.DEPARTMENT www.ed.gov OF EDUCATION

FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov

HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES CORP. www.hesc.ny.gov (New York State)

CAPPEX.COM www.cappex.com

SAT, ACT AND PSAT PREP

College Board and Khan Academy www.satpractice.org Daily practice and personalized preparation for the New SAT is available at no cost through the College Board and Kahn Academy. Receive daily questions, instant practice test scoring, download scoring and practice apps, full-length practice tests, video lessons, interactive problems and instant feedback.

C.C.B. School of Westchester www.westchesterccb.com 914-683-0099 Chyten College Tutoring www.chyten.com 914-949-3005 Evolve Exam Prep & Tutoring www.evolveexamprep.com 914-522-6270 Hackley School www.hackleyschool.org/summer Summer SAT Two Week Prep Course July 25th to August 5th, (Monday to Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Comprehensive course will introduce the new and redesigned SAT.

Huntington Learning Center www.huntingtonhelps.com 914-761-8173. Ivy Bound SAT Prep www.ivybound.net 877-975-1600 JCC Academic Center www.jccmw.org 914-472-3300 Kaplan Test Prep www.kaptest.com/college 1-800-KAP-TEST Kaufman Tutoring Service 9 Pine Brook Drive, White Plains, New York 914-948-6783 Princeton Review www.PrincetonReview.com 1-800-2Review STUDYPOINT www.studypoint.com 877-883-9764 Sylvan Learning Centers www.sylvanprep.com 914-948-4116 White Plains Public Library www.whiteplainslibrary.org Free online practice tests.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL VISITATION PROGRAM FOR SENIORS ONLY

Juniors may attend only if they have a study hall during the scheduled visit and there is room to accommodate them. Freshmen and sophomores may not attend

Our College/School Visitation Program will be held in the College and Career Center (C-141) at the time indicated. In order to visit with a College Representative during a period in which you have a class, you must first: 1. Fill out the College Visitation Pass at the back of this bulletin (extra copies can be picked up in the C&CC or your guidance office). 2. Take this Pass to the teacher whose class you will miss and have them sign the Pass. 3. Sign the attendance sheet when you arrive in the C&CC for the college conference. 4. At the end of the session, have the WPHS guidance counselor who is attending the college visit sign the Pass. Bring your signed Pass to your house office so you are not marked as cutting for that period. 5. You will be responsible for all work from the class you missed. SENIORS: Be sure to put any college(s) that you are interested in into Naviance. Naviance will notify you of the college(s) upcoming visits.

COLLEGE VISITS

College Date Time Period SUNY Buffalo Wed, April 6 12:16 PM 6 College of Mt. St. Vincent Wed, April 6 1:04 PM 7 Tompkins-Cortland Community College Thurs, April 7 10:52 AM 5 Lehman College (CUNY) Tue, April 12 10:52 AM 5 The College of Westchester – Application Day Thurs, April 14 10:52 AM 5

Check regularly at www.naviance.com for updates to the college visit list. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY VISITATION PASS

FOR SENIORS ONLY Juniors may attend only if they have a study hall during the scheduled visit and there is room to accommodate them. Freshmen and sophomores may not attend

(Pass not necessary if you have a study hall)

YOUR NAME______

DATE OF COLLEGE VISIT______

NAME of COLLEGE ______

CLASS YOU WILL MISS______PERIOD_____

Get your teacher’s signature BEFORE THE VISIT

Teacher: ______

Get the counselor’s signature AFTER THE VISIT

Counselor at college visit: ______

AFTER THE COLLEGE VISIT YOU MUST BRING THIS PASS TO YOUR HOUSE OFFICE FOR ATTENDANCE SO

YOU WON’T BE MARKED ABSENT.