The College Office Friday Flyer September 13, 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 September 18, 2019: 12th Grade Student and Parent Guidance Night, 7pm, HHS Auditorium 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) October 5th register by September 6th (9/17 with late fee) November 2nd register by October 3rd (10/15 with late fee) 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) ***No NY testing in February 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, 9/16 2 Arcadia University Monday, 9/16 4 Virginia Tech Monday, 9/16 6 The New School-Eugene Lang Tuesday, 9/17 2 Ithaca College Tuesday, 9/17 4 Johns Hopkins University Tuesday, 9/17 6 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Tuesday, 9/17 9 Loyola University, Maryland Wednesday, 9/18 2 Bryant University Wednesday, 9/18 4 University of Miami Wednesday, 9/18 6 University of Colorado, Boulder Thursday, 9/19 2 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Thursday, 9/19 4 Gettysburg College Thursday, 9/19 6 American University Friday, 9/20 2 Bentley University Friday, 9/20 4 University of California, San Diego Friday, 9/20 9 Bates College Monday, 9/23 2 University of Pittsburgh Monday, 9/23 4 Goucher College Monday, 9/23 9 Vanderbilt University Tuesday, 9/24 2 High Point University Tuesday, 9/24 4 Syracuse University Tuesday, 9/24 9 Siena College Wednesday, 9/25 2 Case Western Reserve University Wednesday, 9/25 4 DeSales University Wednesday, 9/25 6 Emerson College Thursday, 9/26 6 SUNY at Albany Friday, 9/27 4 Lafayette College Friday, 9/27 6 SUNY Maritime College Wednesday, 10/2 2 Columbia University Wednesday, 10/2 4 SUNY Potsdam Thursday, 10/3 2 University of South Carolina, Columbia Thursday, 10/3 4 SUNY Farmingdale College Thursday, 10/3 6 University of Delaware Thursday, 10/3 9 Marist College Friday, 10/4 2 Duke University Friday, 10/4 4 Pace University Friday, 10/4 6 Seton Hall University Monday, 10/7 3 SUNY Plattsburg Monday, 10/7 6 CUNY 2
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 Manhattanville College Friday, 10/11 4 Boston University Friday, 10/11 9 Drexel University Tuesday, 10/15 6 Dartmouth College Tuesday, 10/15 9 University of Massachusetts, Amherst Thursday, 10/17 2 Providence College 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 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 4 SUNY University at Buffalo Wednesday, 11/6 9 Johnson & Wales, Providence Thursday, 11/7 2 Sacred Heart University Thursday, 11/7 9 University at Arizona Friday, 11/8 2 SUNY Oneonta Tuesday, 11/12 9 University of New Haven Wednesday, 11/13 2 SUNY Fredonia Wednesday, 11/13 6 Massachusetts Maritime Academy Wednesday, 11/13 9 SUNY Delhi Thursday, 11/14 9 New York Institute of Technology
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NORTH SHORE COLLEGE CONSORTIUM MINI COLLEGE FAIR October 23, 2018 Periods 2 and 3, Large Cafeteria Open to Juniors and Seniors
Adelphi University Moravian College Albright College Mount Saint Mary College Castleton University 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 Long Island 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 Mercy College University of South Carolina Molloy College Utica College Monmouth College West Virginia University
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INFORMATION SESSIONS
Boston University Sunday, September 15 Arrive at 6:30 – presentation begins promptly at 7:00 pm Brooklyn Museum 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY For additional information visit www.bu.edu/admissions/visit-us/bu-in-your-area/
Carnegie Mellon University Thursday, September 19 7:00 pm Hyatt Regency Long Island Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY For more information visit www.cmu.edu/admission or call 412-268-2082
Brown University Wednesday, September 25 7:00 pm For additional information visit www.brown.edu/go/bny
OPEN HOUSES
Brandeis University Saturday, September 14 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
Tufts University Engineering Open House – September 13 and October 18 Women in Engineering Open House – September 20 Arts & Humanities Open House – October 11 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Open House – October 11 Arts Open House – October 18 Voices of Tufts Diversity Experience: Engineering – October 17 – 18 Voices of Tufts Diversity Experience: Arts & Sciences – October 24 – 25 For additional information visit www.tufts.edu/open-houses
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Colgate University Saturdays at Colgate: September 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 23 Fall Open House: Friday, October 25 For additional information visit www.colgate.edu
Dickinson College September 21 October 14 November 9 For more information call 800-644-1773 or visit www.dickinson.edu
Alfred University September 28 October 18 (engineering only) October 19 November 10 To register call 800-541-9229 or visit www.go.alfred.edu/visit
Daemen College September 28 October 19 Register today at www.daemen.edu/differentcourse
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
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Hartwick College Open House: Saturday, October 5 Saturday, November 2 Discovery Days: Monday, October 14 Monday, November 11 For additional information visit www.hartwick.edu
Union College Monday, October 14 For more information visit www.union.edu/openhouses
Bryant University Saturday, October 19 Register at www.explore.bryant.edu/register or call 800-622-7001
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
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
Seton Hall University October 27 November 24 February 16 April 19 Register at www.shu.edu/visiting
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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
COLLEGE FAIRS/SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Rochester Institute of Technology An Admission Interview is not an admission requirement, but is encouraged for interested students who want to learn more about the university and the admission process. Students should come prepared to speak about themselves and their academic interests, have specific questions and bring a copy of their most recent transcript. Interview requests will be honored on a space available basis and will last approximately 30 minutes. Dress is casual. 9/13/19 - Rockville Centre Panera Bread, 313 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre 9/14/19 - Syosset Panera Bread, 407 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset 9/15/19 - Massapequa Panera Bread, 5274 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa Park Students may register for these events on our website http://admissions.rit.edu and scroll down to Visits and Events > Off-Campus Visits
NACAC National College Fairs September, 15 11:00 – 3:00 pm NYCB (Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum For more information visit www.nacacfairs.org/long-island NYC Stem & Career Fair Sunday, October 13 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Jacob Javits Convention Center For additional information visit [email protected] or call 703-836-2222 Ext. 14 November 5 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Jacob Javits Convention Center For more information visit www.nacacfairs.org/pva-new-york-city
St. Joseph’s College – Financial Aid Workshop Wednesday, September 18 6:30 pm McGann Conference Center To RSVP call 631-687-4500 or visit www.sjcny.edu
Yale Science and Engineering Forum Wednesday, September 18 7:00 pm Roslyn High School Round Hill Road Roslyn Heights, NY For additional information visit www.admissions.yale.edu/questions
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College Fair Presented By Fusion Academy of Long Island Saturday, September 28 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Fusion Academy of Long Island 260 Crossways Park Drive, Suite A Woodbury Learn about colleges and universities with acclaimed programs to engage students with unique needs. Find out from schools about their individualized support programs, executive functioning coaching, tutoring sessions, test preparation and other social, emotional, and academic supports recourses. Colleges that will be present: Nassau Community College, Hofstra University, Lesley University, Adelphi University, Mitchell College, CUNY Hunter, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology, University of Arizona, Cedarville University, Pace University, Concordia College, SUNY Farmingdale, Mercy College, University of New Haven, Louisiana State University, Hult International Business School For more information email Abbe Schuchman at [email protected] or call 516-364-5414
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
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 October 10 – 12 (application due date September 16) 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 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]
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Case Western Reserve University – Diversity Overnight October 13 – 14 November 10 – 11 Apply now at www.case.edu/admission/diversity-overnight
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
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
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
Clemson University – Performing Arts Open House Friday, November 22 To register and for additional information visit www.bit.ly/majorexperience
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
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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
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 10/1/19) 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.
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.
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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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