The College Office Friday Flyer March 8, 2019
JUNIORS: Please return your Appraising Myself as I Plan for the Future packet immediately to schedule your post-secondary planning appointment. You are entitled to 2 college visitation days to be considered as excused absences. Permission slips may be obtained in the College Office.
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.
STANDARDIZED TESTS
SAT and Subject Tests Test Dates (Registration Deadlines) May 4th register by April 5th (4/24 with late fee) June 1st register by May 3rd (5/22 with late fee) August 24th TBD To register: www.collegeboard.org
ACT Test Dates (Registration Deadlines) April 13th March 8th (March 25th with late fee) June 8th May 3rd (May 20th with late fee) July 13th June 14th (June 24th with late fee) ***No NY testing in July To register: www.actstudent.org
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Mini College Fair March 12th Periods 2 and 3 Large Cafeteria Juniors Welcome
Alfred University St. John’s University Clarkson University St. Joseph’s College CUNY John Jay College St. Joseph’s University DePaul University Suffolk County Community College Endicott College SUNY Albany Indiana University - Bloomington SUNY Binghamton Iona College SUNY Buffalo State College Island Drafting & Technical Institute SUNY Cortland Ithaca College SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry Keiser University SUNY Fredonia Lycoming College SUNY Morrisville Maine Maritime Academy SUNY New Paltz Marywood University SUNY Old Westbury Mercy College SUNY Plattsburgh Messiah College SUNY Polytechnic Institute Mount St. Mary’s University SUNY Potsdam New England College SUNY Purchase Nova Southeastern University SUNY Stony Brook University Pace University SUNY University at Buffalo Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Susquehanna University Rider University Syracuse University Rochester Institute of Technology University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Rutgers University-New Brunswick University of New England Saint Anselm College Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology Salisbury University Virginia Commonwealth University Southern New Hampshire University Wentworth Institute of Technology
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INFORMATION SESSIONS
SUNY College at Brockport Friday, March 22 8:30 am Watermill Caterers 711 Smithtown Bypass Smithtown, NY For more information and to register visit www.brockport.edu/go/counselor or call 585- 395-2751
SCAD Saturday, March 30 10:00 am Four Seasons Hotel 57 East 57th Street New York, NY For more information and to register visit www.scad.edu/infosession
8 of the Best Colleges Thursday, May 16 7:00 pm Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel 811 7th Avenue, West 53rd Street New York, NY Colleges attending are: Claremont McKenna College, Colorado College, Connecticut College, Grinnell College, Haverford College, Kenyon College, Macalester College, Sarah Lawrence College For more information and to register visit https://8ofthebestcolleges.org/student- programs/spring-2019/newyork-student/
OPEN HOUSES
Colgate University March 9, 16, 23, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 Reservations are recommended For more information and to register visit www.colgate.edu/visit
Nassau Community College Friday, March 15 9:30 am Nassau Community College CCB Multipurpose Room RSVP to www.ncc.edu/infosession or call 516-572-7345
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Norwich University March 23 For more information visit www.norwich.edu
SUNY Upstate Medical University March 23 Medical Biotechnology, Nursing, Radiation Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Technology, Medical Imaging/Radiography (x-ray), Medical Imaging/Ultrasound, Medical Imaging – CT/MRI For more information and to register visit www.upstate.edu/students - look under admissions events
SUNY Delhi Saturday, March 30 For more information and to register visit www.delhi/openhouse
SUNY Alfred State University Saturday, March 30 Sunday, April 7 For more information and to register visit www.alfredstate.edu
Suffolk County Community College Sunday, April 7 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Meet faculty, explore scholarship opportunities, tour the campuses, speak with admissions and financial aid counselors, learn about student organizations and clubs For more information and to rsvp visit www.sunysuffolk.edu/openhouse
MICA - Maryland Institute College of Art Sunday, April 7 for high school juniors and sophomores For more information and to register visit www.mica2019eventbrite.com
Molloy College Sunday, April 7 at 1:00 pm For more information and to register visit www.molloy.edu/openhouse
SUNY Morrisville Discovery Days (Open Houses) Saturday, April 13 - Campus wide Open House Register online at www.morrisville.edu/admissions-events
Seton Hall University Sunday April 14 Register at www.shu.edu/visiting
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Hartwick College Open House: Saturday, April 27 For more information visit www.hartwick.edu
Salve Regina University Sunday, April 28 To register and for more information visit www.salve.edu/visit or call 401-341-2908
COLLEGE FAIRS/SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Project Excel FAFSA Workshop Tuesday, March 19 6:30 – 7:30 pm 423 Park Avenue – 3rd Floor Free FAFSA workshop will walk students and parents through the application step by step. Bring 2017 1040 tax return, parent FAFSA Id information, Student FAFSA Id information and W-2 forms. To register and for additional information call 631-271-5499.
The Princeton Review Courses at Huntington High School or free self-paced SAT/ACT course For questions call 800-273-8439 and to enroll visit www.princetonreview.com/huntingtonhs
Khan Academy – SAT Practice Free and personalized SAT practice To learn more and access additional resources visit www.satpractice.org/toolkit18
Project Excel’s SAT/ACT FREE Prep The Huntington Library Main Branch Huntington Station Library Call Project Excel for full schedule and to register at 631-271-5499 or email [email protected] Space is limited
Huntington High School Mini College Fair Tuesday, March 12, Periods 2 and 3 HHS Large Cafeteria Juniors welcome to attend
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Adelphi University – Careers in Social Work Find out about this growing career path. Learn about job opportunities, how to make the most of a social work degree and what a day in the life of a social worker is like. Hauppauge Education and Conference Center Tuesday, March 12 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm For more information and to register visit www.enroll.adelphi.edu/careers-in-social-work
Project Excel’s College & Career Program Free Spring 2019 College Tour Trips Fridays March 15th 8:00 am – 2:00 pm – C.W. Post Campus Long Island University March 22nd 8:00 am – 2:00 pm – Molloy College March 29th 7:30 am – 2:00 pm – York College The City University of New York May 3rd 7:30 am – 2:00 pm – Pratt Space is limited – Sign up now! Permission slips available in the Central Guidance office For more information call 631-271-5499
New York State Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation 22nd Annual College Fair Saturday, March 16 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park West 145th Street & Riverside Drive For more information call 212-694-3634
NYU Winthrop Hospital Inspiring Women – A Special Program For Mothers and Daughters Thursday, March 28 7:00 pm Topic: Getting Your Daughter Ready For College For more information call 516-663-2609
Norwich University Youth Leadership Conference March 29 – March 31 Participants learn about leadership, communication skills, teamwork, life at a senior military college and ROTC. Training courses include Climbing Wall, Leadership Reaction, our Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Free Enterprise & Personal Finance For additional information visit www.norwich.edu
Suffolk County Community College Health Care Career Fair Thursday, April 4 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Rooms 113 & 114 Captree Commons Building Brentwood Campus Friday, April 5 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Multi Purpose Room of the Culinary Arts Center Riverhead Campus 6
For more information call 631-451-4552
Huntington Hospital – Northwell Health Women’s Wellness Event – Transitioning to College (a discussion for mothers and daughters) Saturday, April 6 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Huntington Country Club Huntington, NY
NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) Spring College Fair Sunday, April 7 12:00 – 4:00 pm Jacob Javits Convention Center New York, NY
Western Suffolk Counselors’ Association Spring College Fair Monday, April 8 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Radisson Hotel Vanderbilt Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY
Nassau Counselors’ Association Spring College Fair Wednesday, April 10 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
College Lane Consulting – Pathways Symposium for College Bound Teens With Learning Differences Friday, April 12 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Baruch College Conference Center 55 Lexington @ 25th Street New York, NY Colleges attending specialize in Language Based Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD Support, Learning Disabilities Support Many participating colleges Space is limited. Tickets can be purchased by emailing [email protected] or by calling 917-544-7471
Automotive Career & Education Fair at the New York International Show April 23 & 24 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Jacob Javits Convention Center New York, NY For more information call 718-640-2075
STEM Nights Friday, May 17 STEM Career Expo Event Address: 7
New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street Corona, NY For more information email [email protected] or call 212-772-4045
CTCL (Colleges That Change Lives) College Fair Sunday, May 19 1:00 pm The New York Hilton Midtown Sutton Complex 1335 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY Many participating colleges For more information visit www.ctcl.org/new-york-ny-may-19-1029/
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS
CSS PROFILE (AVAILABLE 10/1/18) 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 10/1/18) 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. 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.
Project Excel FAFSA Workshops Free FAFSA workshops walk students and parents through the application step by step. Please call Project Excel at 631-271-5499 for an individual appointment
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:
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www.connections101.com www.scholarships4students.com www.fastweb.com www.scholarshipexperts.com www.scholarships.com www.finaid.org
NYS residency eligibility requirement for recipients of awards administered by HESC is waived for a member of or spouse or dependent of a member of the USAF who is on full- time active duty and stationed in New York State. For additional information visit www.hesc.ny.gov
NYS STEM Incentive Program Provides full SUNY or CUNY tuition scholarship for top 10% 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. The program will be phased in over three years, beginning in Fall 2017. It would first apply to families who earn $100,000 or less, then to those who earn $110,000 or less in 2018, and eventually reaching $125,000 or less in 2019. 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 $3,000, 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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SUMMER PROGRAMS
Washington University in St. Louis Architecture Discovery Program 2 weeks July 7 – July 20 Portfolio Plus Program 3 weeks July 7 – July 27 Applications open: December 15 Early Application Deadline: March 15 Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15 Regular Application Deadline: April 15 For more information and to apply visit www.samfoxschool.wustl.edu/precollege
Duke University – Summer College, Summer Academy, Accelerated STEM Academy Gain academic credit, prepare for college with attending either a four-week credit-bearing program, a three-week certificate program or a one-week program consisting of hands-on labs, tours of Duke’s research facilities, faculty lectures and workshops. For more information visit www.summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students
University of Southern California 2-week programs June 16 – June 30 4-week programs June 16 – July 13 Areas of study: architecture, business, engineering & information technology, global studies, journalism, pre-health & science, pre-law, performing arts, summer theatre conservatory, writing & critical thinking For more information visit www.summer.usc.edu or call 213-740-5679
SPI – LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM – STUDY ABROAD Earn College Credit Study abroad in Spain, France, Italy or Costa Rica For more information visit www.spiabroad.com
Summer Discovery Pre-College Enrichment, Academic, and Internship Programs Collaborative partnerships with the world’s most prestigious universities such as UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Texas at Austin, University of Michigan, University of Miami, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, Pace University NYC, Emerson College Boston, Cambridge University, City University London, Yale-NUS College Singapore For more information visit www.summerdiscovery.com
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Stanford University Pre-Collegiate Studies Summer Program Arts Institute, Humanities Institute, Pre-Collegiate Summer Institute, AI4ALL, Mathematics Camp (SUMaC), Pre-Collegiate University Level Online Math and Physics Learn more about programs offered by visiting www.spcs.stanford.edu/programs or call 650-721-9325
Barnard College – Columbia University Pre-College Summer Program Young Women’s Leadership Institute, Summer STEM Seminar (s-cubed), Athena Summer Innovation Institute, Summer in the City, Dance in the City Various session dates offered Applications open December 17 Application deadline May 27 For more information visit www.barnard.edu/precollege or call 212-854-7489
McGill University Summer Academies July 7 – 20 July 21 – August 3 Students in grades 10 & 11 have the opportunity to participate in classes, workshops and social activities introducing them to life, McGill and Montreal! Submit applications online beginning January 17. Application deadline February 7 For more information visit www.mcgill.ca/summeracademy/
Skidmore College Skidmore is a liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, NY, with a creative approach. From our interdisciplinary approach to learning, collaborative student-faculty research, and off-campus study program, Skidmore students strive to push imagination and show just how creative thought matters. Several programs offered. Applications are open and courses fill up quickly, so apply early. For more information call 518-580-5000
Carnegie Mellon University Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science 6-week residential program for high school juniors and seniors who have an interest in computer science, engineering and/or the natural sciences. Summer Opportunities for Access & Inclusion Programs Students with strong academic records who are U.S. citizens/permanent residents with the following backgrounds are invited to apply: *Underrepresented minorities *Families of low socioeconomic status, which may be indicated by eligibility for public assistance programs or free/reduced lunch programs *Potentially first in family to attend college *Attendance at rural or inner-city high schools with historically low rates of admittance to top-tier colleges For more information visit [email protected] or call 412-268-2082
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Frontiers 2-Week Program for students entering grades 11 and 12 Session I: July 7 – 19 Session II: July 21 – August 9 Application deadline: April 1,2019 For more information about Frontiers visit www.wpi.edu/+frontiers or call 508-831-4900 For full K-12 summer offerings visit www.wpi.edu/+summer
St. John’s College Summer Academy Annapolis June 30 – July 6 Revolution and Rebellion: Justice and Law July 7 – July 13 Freedom and Order: Creating Laws, Government and Society For more information visit [email protected] or call 800-727-9238 Santa Fe July 14 – July 29 Beginnings: Inquiring into the origins of politics, poetry and mathematics July 21 – July 27 The Beautiful and the Sublime: Exploring visual forms in art and nature July 28 – August 3 Technology and Transcendence: Scientific ambition and the human condition For more information visit [email protected] or call 800-331-5232
Tulane University Pre-College Summer Programs More than 35 programs offered in the following areas: Architecture Public Health STEM Women’s Leadership and Social Change For more information contact Kristin Guidry at [email protected] or call 504-314- 2371
Cornell University Summer College Earn credits and experience college life Programs run between June 22 and August 6 Limited financial aid available Apply by May 3 Programs offered include: Adolescent and Sport Psychology, Animal Science, Architecture, Art, Business, College Success, Conflict Resolution, Debate, Design, Engineering, English, Fashion, Hospitality, Human Rights, International Relations, Literature, Macroeconomics, Marketing, Medicine, Middle Eastern History, Politics, Research, Robotics, Science, Sculpture, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Technology, Transmedia, Veterinary Medicine or design your own program from more than 40 undergraduate Cornell courses For more information visit www.summercollege.cornell.edu
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Columbia Engineering SHAPE 2019 3-week sessions (Monday – Friday) Session 1: June 24 – July 12 Session 2: July 15 – August 2 Geared towards students who have demonstrated an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Courses offered are robotics, computer science, electrical and biomedical engineering, which are complemented by electives in research skills and entrepreneurship, labs and college preparation workshops. Applications available in December. For more information call 646-745-8422 or visit https://outreach.engineering.columbia.edu/content/shape-summer-high-school-academic- program-engineers
Babson College Summer Study - Entrepreneurship July 6 – August 3 Immersive 4-week residential program to live like a college student and learn like an entrepreneur. For more information visit www.babson.edu/summerstudy
Pratt Precollege Program Brooklyn Campus July 1 – July 26 Many concentrations and courses offered such as Architecture, Art & Design Discovery, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Digital Arts, Digital Imaging & Photography, Fashion Design, Film/Video, Fine Arts/Painting & Drawing, Graphic Design, Illustration/Traditional & Digital, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Jewelry/Metal Arts, Photography, Sculpture, Sequential Art and the Comic Book For more information and to apply visit www.pratt.edu/precollege
Northfield Mount Hermon June 29 – August 3 College Prep: for students entering grades 10 – 12 Rising Scholars Program: for students entering grades 7 – 9 English for Speakers of Other Languages: for students entering grades 7 – 12 For more information visit www.nmhschool.org/summer or call 413-498-3290
Furman University Session 1: July 7 – July 13 Session 2: July 14 – 20 Get a taste of college life, take part in lectures, discussions, debates, service learning, field trips, group and individual projects and much more For more information visit www.furman.edu/summerscholars
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Marist College Session 1: June 30 – July 13 Business, Fashion Merchandising, Sports Communication, Criminal Justice, Film & Production, Cybersecurity, Pre-Health, Fashion Design, Psychology Session 2: July 14 – July 27 Creative Writing, Fashion Design, Digital Media, Fashion Merchandising, Pre-Law, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Theatre, Environmental Science, Pre-Health New York City Commuter Program Session 1: July 1 – July 12 Cybersecurity Session 2: July 15 – July 26 Game Design
Susquehanna University Many Programs offered Session 1: June 23 – June 29 Exploring Legal Careers, Leadership Institute for Entrepreneurship, Publishing and Editing, Wall Street Susquehanna, Wind Ensemble Institute Session 2: July 7 – July 13 Choral Institute, #GO Media, Stream Ecology Institute, Strings & Keyboard Institute, Wall Street Susquehanna, Leadership Institute for Entrepreneurship Session 3: July 21 – July 27 Actor’s Institute, i-Engineer, Summer Writers Workshop, Sustainability 101: Building a Resilient World For more information and to register visit www.susqu.edu/summer-programs
Miami University Summer Scholars Program Session I: June 30 – July 12 Session II: July 14 – July 26 Apply by May 1 at www.miamiOH.edu/summerscholars
Ithaca College Residential Pre-College Programs Session I: June 23 – June 28 (One Week) Session II: June 30 – July 19 (Three Week) For more information and to register visit www.ithaca.edu/summercollege Ithaca Writers Institute: June 30 – July 13 For more information and to register visit www.ithaca.edu/iwi Pre-College Stem Institute: June 30 – July 19 For more information visit www.ithaca.edu/summerSTEM
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Fairfield University Summer Scholars: July 7 – July 19 Two-week residential program, earn college credits in biology, psychology and economics Pre-College Immersion: July 7 – July 12 Five-day, non-credit residential program to explore career options in nursing, business, the arts and sciences BASE Camp: July 7 – July 19 Two-week residential camp that engages female students in hands-on, research-based experiences in science, engineering and mathematics For additional information visit www.fairfield.edu/highschool
Drexel University Summer Institutes High school students are offered a range of academic programs to explore what life is like in college. Both residential and day options available. Drexel faculty-led workshops, labs, facilities. For more information call 215-895-2400
Fordham University – Gabelli School of Business NYC Business Insider: June 24 – June 28 Finance Institute: July 8 – July 12 Exploring Entrepreneurship Programs: July 15 – July 19 For more information visit www.fordham.edu
Norwich University Summer Design Academy: July 14 – July 20 Future Leader Camp (FLC): Two week program For more information visit www.norwich.edu
Case Western Reserve University June 23 – July 13 Imagine Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, Women in STEM For more information call 216-368-2000
Pace University Summer Scholars Institute New York City Campus July 14 – July 27 Five major academic tracks for 2019: Business, Criminal Justice, Digital Film Production, Psychology, Theater Arts For more information and to apply [email protected] or call 212-346-1915
St. Thomas More School Summer @ STM Summer Camp/Academic Program for boys Various sessions and programs offered. To learn more visit www.stmct.org/summer or call 860-823-38619
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College Board AP Summer Institute Camden County College Programs offered in Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, French Language and Culture, Italian Language and Culture, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, US History Blackwood, NJ Campus August 5 – 8 8:00 am – 4:30 pm For additional information call 856-227-7200 Ext. 4530
Hofstra University – Introduction to Sports Journalism for Young Women Thursday & Friday July 25 and July 26 9:00 am – 4:00 pm For girls ages 12 – 18 Introduction to the world of sports broadcasting. Learn the fundamentals of sports journalism and broadcasting such as research, preparation, writing, basic interview techniques, game and show preparation, on-camera presentation and more For more information visit www.ce.hofstra.edu/sportsjournalism or call Michael Chisena, Director at 516-463-5909
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