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The College Office Friday Flyer October 4, 2019

SENIORS: Please come to the College Office to schedule an appointment ASAP with Mrs. Walsh if you have not yet applied to college or are unsure about your future plans. You are entitled to 5 college visitation days to be considered as excused absences. Permission slips may be obtained in the College Office.

JUNIORS: You are entitled to 2 college visitation days to be considered as excused absences. Permission slips may be obtained in the College Office.

UPCOMING EVENTS October 10, 2019: Financial Aid Night, open to all grade levels, 7pm, HHS Auditorium October 29, 2019: 10th and 11th Grade Student and Parent Guidance Night, 7pm, HHS Auditorium

UPCOMING STANDARDIZED TESTS SAT and Subject Tests Test Dates (Registration Deadlines) December 7th register by November 8th (11/19 with late fee) March 14th register by February 14th (2/25 with late fee) ***SAT Subject Tests NOT offered May 2nd register by April 3rd (4/14 with late fee) June 6th register by May 8th (5/19 with late fee) To register: www.collegeboard.org

ACT Test Dates (Registration Deadlines) October 26th register by September 20th (10/4 with late fee) December 14th register by November 8th (11/22 with late fee) February 8th January 10th (January 17th with late fee) April 4th February 28th (March 13th with late fee) June 13th May 8th (May 22nd with late fee) July 18th June 19th (June 26th with late fee) ***No NY testing in July To register: www.actstudent.org

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College Admission Representatives that will be visiting HHS this Fall

Juniors and Seniors may sign up with Mrs. Catalano in the College Office and receive a pass to attend an information session.

Date Period College Monday, 10/7 3 SUNY Plattsburg Monday, 10/7 6 CUNY Monday, 10/7 9 Colgate University Tuesday, 10/8 6 Northeastern University Thursday, 10/10 6 Binghamton University Thursday, 10/10 9 SUNY College at Geneseo Friday, 10/11 2 Friday, 10/11 4 Boston University Friday, 10/11 9 Drexel University Tuesday, 10/15 6 Tuesday, 10/15 9 University of Massachusetts, Amherst Thursday, 10/17 2 Thursday, 10/17 4 DePaul University Thursday, 10/17 6 University of Rochester Friday, 10/18 2 University of Richmond Monday, 10/28 2 SUNY New Paltz Monday, 10/28 4 University of Hartford Monday, 10/28 6 Tufts University Monday, 10/28 9 LIU Post Tuesday, 10/29 6 Hartwick College Tuesday, 10/29 9 St. John’s University Wednesday, 10/30 2 University of Scranton Wednesday, 10/30 4 Wednesday, 10/30 9 SUNY Cobleskill Thursday, 10/31 4 UMASS Lowell Thursday, 10/31 6 Hofstra University Thursday, 10/31 9 SUNY College at Brockport Monday, 11/4 9 Iona College Wednesday, 11/6 2 Wednesday, 11/6 4 SUNY University at Buffalo Wednesday, 11/6 9 Johnson & Wales, Providence Thursday, 11/7 2 Thursday, 11/7 9 University at Arizona Friday, 11/8 2 SUNY Oneonta Friday, 11/8 6 UMass Lowell Tuesday, 11/12 6 SUNY Old Westbury Tuesday, 11/12 9 Wednesday, 11/13 2 SUNY Fredonia Wednesday, 11/13 6 Massachusetts Maritime Academy Wednesday, 11/13 9 SUNY Delhi Thursday, 11/14 9 Institute of Technology

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MINI COLLEGE FAIR October 23, 2019 Periods 2 and 3, Large Cafeteria Open to Juniors and Seniors

Adelphi University Moravian College Albright College Mount Saint Mary College Nova Southeastern University College of Mount Saint Vincent New York Institute of Technology Dean College Rochester Institute of Technology Eckerd College Roger Williams University Emmanuel College Sacred Heart University Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Siena College Five Towns College St. John Fisher College George Mason University St. Joseph’s College Hofstra University St. Thomas Aquinas Island Drafting & Technical SUNY Alfred State College Johnson & Wales SUNY Brockport Keiser University SUNY Buffalo State Kings College SUNY Cortland Lawrence Technological University SUNY Geneseo Le Moyne University SUNY Morrisville University SUNY Oswego Lycoming College The University of Tampa Lynn University Towson University Manhattan College University of Alabama Manhattanville College University of Connecticut Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health University of Rhode Island University of South Carolina Utica College Monmouth College West Virginia University

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ONSITE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Several colleges are scheduled to meet with students in the College Office for free (except for NCC and SCCC) onsite applications wherein students may receive an immediate admission decision. Application requirements and procedures vary by college. Please see Mrs. Walsh in the College Office to sign up or for additional information.

 Nassau Community College-October 22nd  Suffolk County Community College-October 25th  Molloy College-November 8th  St. John’s University-November 13th  - November 14th  Hofstra University-November 22nd  St. Joseph’s College-December 4th

INFORMATION SESSIONS

 Northeastern University Monday, October 7 7pm – 8pm Kellenberg Memorial High School Uniondale Tuesday, October 8 7pm – 8pm The Stony Brook School Stony Brook, NY For additional information call 617-373-2200 or visit [email protected]

 Binghamton University Thursday, October 10 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Half Hollow Hills High School East Vanderbilt Parkway Dix Hills For additional information visit www.binghamton.edu

 James Madison University Sunday, October 27 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Long Island Marriott Uniondale, NY For more information and to register visit www.jmu.edu/admissions/reception

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OPEN HOUSES

 Colgate University Saturdays at Colgate: October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 23 Fall Open House: Friday, October 25 For additional information visit www.colgate.edu

 Alfred University October 18 (engineering only) October 19 November 10 To register call 800-541-9229 or visit www.go.alfred.edu/visit

October 19 Register today at www.daemen.edu/differentcourse

 Brandeis University Saturday, October 5 Saturday, October 12 Sunday, October 27 Sunday, November 3 Saturday, November 9 For additional information and to register visit www.brandeis.edu/fallforbrandeis

 Champlain College Saturday, October 5 Saturday, October 26 To learn more and to register visit www.champlain.edu/fallopenhouse19 or call 800-570-5858

 Virginia Commonwealth University – School of the Arts Saturday, October 5 (also Portfolio Day) Saturday, October 26 For additional information visit www.arts.vcu.edu

 Ithaca College Saturday, October 5 Monday, October 14 Saturday, October 26 Monday, November 11 Saturday, April 25 For additional information visit www.ithaca.edu/visit

 Hartwick College Open House: Saturday, October 5 Saturday, November 2

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Discovery Days: Monday, October 14 Monday, November 11 For additional information visit www.hartwick.edu

 St. John’s University Sunday, October 6 9:30 am – 2:00 pm (Queens Campus) Saturday, October 19 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Staten Island Campus) Saturday, November 23 9:30 am – 2:00 pm (Queens Campus) For additional information visit www.stjohns.edu/openhouse19

 Ursinus College Monday, October 7 – Seniors Only Saturday, October 5, 19 Saturday, November 2, 23 Saturday, December 7 Saturday, February 1 For additional information visit www.ursinus.edu/visit

 Case Western Reserve University October 11 November 11 Schedule your visit at www.case.edu/admission/visit

 Lawrence Technological University Many different visit opportunities For additional information visit [email protected] or call 800-225-5588

 Tufts University Arts & Humanities Open House – October 11 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Open House – October 11 Voices of Tufts Diversity Experience: Engineering – October 17 – 18 Arts Open House – October 18 Engineering Open House – October 18 Voices of Tufts Diversity Experience: Arts & Sciences – October 24 – 25 For additional information visit www.tufts.edu/open-houses

 Siena College Sunday, October 13 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday, November 10 10:00 am – 3:00 pm For additional information visit www.siena.edu/openhouse

 Dickinson College October 14 November 9 For more information call 800-644-1773 or visit www.dickinson.edu

 Union College Monday, October 14 For more information visit www.union.edu/openhouses

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 Virginia Military Institute October 18 – 19 November 8 – 9 February 7 – 8 February 28 – 29 March 27 – 28 For additional information call 800-767-4207

 SUNY University at Buffalo Saturday, October 19 9:00 am For additional information and to register visit www.admissions.buffalo.edu/visit or call 888-UB- ADMIT

 Bryant University Saturday, October 19 Register at www.explore.bryant.edu/register or call 800-622-7001

 NC State University Saturday, October 19 9:00 – 2:00 pm For additional information visit www.ncsu.edu/openhouse

 New York Institute of Technology Saturday, October 19 8:30 am – Long Island Sunday, October 20 8:30 am – New York City For additional information and to register visit www.nyit.edu/openhouse2019

 SUNY Alfred State College Saturday, October 19 Sunday, November 3 For additional information and to register visit www.alfredstate.edu/admissions/visit-us

 St. John Fisher College Saturdays October 19 November 9 January 25 For additional information visit https://www.sjfc.edu/admissions-aid/freshman-admissions/visit- opportunities/

 St. Mary’s College of Maryland October 19 10:00 am – 2:00 pm November 9 10:00 am – 2:00 pm For additional information visit www.go.smcm.edu/oph

 Manhattanville College Saturday, October 19 Saturday, November 16 To register and for additional information visit www.mville.edu/undergraduate-admissions/visit- campus

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 St. Joseph’s College Sunday, October 20 9:30 am For additional information and to register visit www.sjcny.edu/liopenhouse

 Salve Regina University Sunday, October 20 To register visit www.salve.edu/visit or call 401-341-2908

 University of Scranton October 20 November 3 For additional information visit www.scranton.edu/openhouse

 Wagner College Sunday, October 20 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, November 9 9:00 am – 1:00 pm For additional information and to register visit www.wagner.edu/visit or call 1-800-221-1010

Sunday, October 20 Sunday, November 10 For additional information visit www.lemoyne.edu/openhouse

 Fairleigh Dickinson University October 20 – Metropolitan Campus 10:00 am October 27 – Florham Campus 10:00 am For more information and to www.fdu.edu/openhouse

 SUNY Delhi Saturday, October 26 Saturday, November 23 For more information visit www.delhi.edu/openhouse

 Manhattan College October 27 11:30 am – 3:00 pm For additional information visit www.manhattan.edu or call 718-862-7416

 Seton Hall University October 27 November 24 February 16 April 19 Register at www.shu.edu/visiting

 Nassau Community College Sunday, November 3 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Physical Education Building/Field House To RSVP and to learn more visit www.ncc.edu/openhouse or call 516-572-7346

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 Molloy College November 10 1:00 pm Register online at www.molloy.edu/openhouse

COLLEGE FAIRS/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

 Carnegie Mellon University - Virtual Admission Counseling Session Admission counseling session with the Office of Admission allows rising/current high school seniors to seek guidance or ask questions of the Office of Admission. The intent assist students who have questions about Carnegie Mellon's unique colleges/programs, as well as the admission process. Only students with specific questions about Carnegie Mellon or the admission process should register for an admission counseling session. Admission counseling sessions last about 20-30 minutes and will be conducted via video conference. A phone option is also available. Note that all times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). To register visit https://admission.cmu.edu/portal/adm_counseling_session_videocon

 The New School – The Festival of New Tuesday thru Sunday, October 1 – 6 A week-long series of talks, performances and exhibitions – free of charge To register and for additional information visit https://www.newschool.edu/festival-of-new/

 Wellesley College October 6 – 7 Experience a real class, stay overnight in a residence hall, meet current students, take a tour, eat meals with new friends, attend exciting panels and sessions, learn about affording college. To learn more visit www.wellesley.edu/admission/visit/opencampus

 The University of Tampa Music Auditions and Scholarship Dates October 6 November 3 December 8 January 20 February 16 For additional information visit www.ut.edu/music/prospective

 SUNY College Fairs Thursday, October 10 – Jacob Javits Center – New York City For more information visit www.suny.edu/studentevents

 Oberlin College Multicultural Visit Program November 14 – 16 (application due date October 21) For more information and to apply visit www.oberlin.edu/mvp or call 800-622-6243

 26th Annual HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) October 11 – 13

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Delaware State University, University of Maryland – Eastern Shore, Hampton University Norfolk State University, Virginia State University, Lincoln University, Bowie State University Tour includes: college campus tours, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, pre-departure orientations, backpack, meals For more information visit dstnac.org or email [email protected]

 NACAC STEM COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR Sunday, October 13 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Jacob Javits Convention Center New York, NY For additional information and to register visit www.gotomystemfair.com or call 703-836-2222 Ext. 14

 Case Western Reserve University – Diversity Overnight October 13 – 14 November 10 – 11 Apply now at www.case.edu/admission/diversity-overnight

 Hartwick College Discovery Days: October 14 November 11 Saturday Visits – most Saturdays Financial Aid Days: January 18 February 15 March 7 For more information and to register visit www.hartwick.edu/visit

 Molloy College – Financial Aid 101 Wednesday, October 16 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Rockville Centre Campus • Important tips for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • A helpful review of the financial aid process and explanation of how awards are determined • Discussion of the various types of financial aid available For additional information please contact [email protected] or call 516-323-3550

 Project Excel’s Fall 2019 College Tour Trips Hofstra University: Friday, October 18 8:00 am – 2:00 pm New York University: Friday, October 28 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Queens College: Friday, November 1 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Stony Brook University: Friday, November 8 7:30 am – 2:00 pm CUNY John Jay College: Friday, November 15 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Suffolk County Community College: Friday, December 6 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Farmingdale College: Friday, December 13 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Space is limited. Sign up today! Permission slip in the Guidance/Career office. Call Project Excel for more information at 621-271-5499

 NYU - SPS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY WEEKEND WORKSHOPS Classes begin October 19

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Course options: academic and college-level writing, allied health professions, case studies in real estate development, computer information systems, computer science concepts, creative approaches to writing the college application essay, digital filmmaking: storytelling on film, fundamentals of financial technology, innovative business startups, interactive marketing campaigns: the power of public relations and social media, introduction to architecture. Application deadline October 11 For additional information email [email protected]

 The Cooper Union – Pre College Art Saturday Outreach October 19 – December 14 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Portfolio Review 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 41 Cooper Square Room 101 New York, NY For additional information call 212-353-4202

 ETL Education Foundation – 38th Annual HBCU Tour October 19 – 26 Bennett College, Bowie State University, Claflin University, Delaware State University, Hampton University, Howard University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, North Carolina A & T University, North Carolina Central University, South Carolina State University, Spelman College, University of Maryland – Eastern Shore, Virginia State University. For additional information visit https://www.etleducationfoundation.org/College_Tour_Intro.html

 Big Apple College Fair Sunday, October 20 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Jacob Javits Center New York, NY For more information visit www.bigapplecollegefair.com

 HBCU College Fair – Historically Black Colleges and Universities Saturday, October 26 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Stimson Middle School Oakwood Road Representatives from and Alumni Members of Historically Black Colleges & Universities will be present. For additional information and to register visit http://akasigmapsiomega.org/upcomingchapterevents.html

 Virginia Commonwealth University – School of the Arts National Portfolio Day – New York October 27 For more information visit www.vcu.edu/events-in-your-area

 Western Suffolk Counselors’ Association College Fairs Tuesday, October 29 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Huntington Hilton Hotel, Melville Sunday, April 26 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm – Radisson Hotel, Hauppauge

 SUNY Financial Aid Month - November Get help from SUNY financial aid professionals, discover the types of financial aid available, learn how to apply for financial aid, understand the financial aid award process 11

Over 30 locations offering this program Register now at www.suny.edu/studentevents or call 800-342-3811

 NACAC National College Fairs November 5 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Jacob Javits Convention Center For more information visit www.nacacfairs.org/pva-new-york-city

 Molloy College STEM Event Tuesday, November 5 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm For additional information call 516-323-4035 or visit www.molloy.edu/STEM19

 Clemson University – Performing Arts Open House Friday, November 22 To register and for additional information visit www.bit.ly/majorexperience

 University of Rochester Multicultural Visitation Program Sunday, November 10 – Tuesday, November 12 Apply by Sunday, October 6 For additional information call 585-275-3221 or visit [email protected]

 Providence College Multicultural Program – Pathways to PC November 11 RSVP by October 31 – Space is limited For more information visit https://admission.providence.edu/visit/pathways/

 NACAC Performing & Visual Arts Fair Tuesday, November 12 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Jacob Javits Convention Center For additional information and to register visit www.gotomypvafair.com

 Hofstra University – Discover Music Audition Dates for Fall 2020 Admission Saturday, February 8, 22 For additional information call 516-463-5490 or visit www.hofstra.edu/discovermusic

FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS CSS PROFILE (AVAILABLE 10/1/19)  If one of your colleges requires the CSS Profile, you must complete the profile online via www.collegeboard.org. The Profile assists colleges in awarding private scholarships and grants. The Profile can only be accessed online.

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid- (AVAILABLE 10/1/19)  The FAFSA is the form used by all two- and four-year colleges, universities and career schools for the awarding of federal student aid and most state and college aid. Students should apply as soon as possible online via www.fafsa.gov.

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 Sign up for your Federal Student Aid ID # NOW! Both Students and Parents need to have an FSA ID. Visit www.fsaid.ed.gov to do so.

Scholarships.com Register today at www.scholarships.com to receive FREE scholarship information

Fastweb.com Register today at www.fastweb.com to receive FREE scholarship information.

My College Dollars Register today at www.mycollegedollars.com to receive FREE scholarship information.

Scholarships Visit the websites below for scholarship opportunities: www.connections101.com www.scholarships4students.com www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.finaid.org

 NYS STEM Incentive Program Provides full SUNY or CUNY tuition scholarship for top 10 percent of NYS high school students if pursuing STEM degree and work in a STEM field in NYS for 5 years. For additional information visit www.hesc.ny.gov

 NYS Math & Science Teaching Incentive Scholarship Offered for students to pursue careers in secondary math and science teachers. For more information visit www.hesc.ny.gov

 NYS Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Grants up to $4,000.00 per year to students in exchange for service at public or private elementary or secondary schools that serve students from low-income families. For more information visit www.hesc.ny.gov

 NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Helps eligible NY residents pay tuition at approved schools in NYS. Annual TAP awards can be up to $5,165.00. Because TAP is a grant – it does not have to be paid back. For additional information visit www.hesc.ny.gov

 NYS Excelsior Scholarship The program covers tuition for eligible SUNY and CUNY students whose families make less than $125,000 AGI on 2018 tax return. For additional information visit www.hesc.ny.gov

 NYS Enhanced Tuition Award This program enables NY students attending private not-for-profit colleges in NY to receive financial assistance to complete their college degree. The program provides a maximum award of $6,000, requires private colleges to provide a match and freeze student tuition for the duration of the award – maximizing the financial benefit to the student. For additional information visit www.hesc.ny.gov.

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