PHS SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWSLETTER Term: Winter Is s ue : # 6 Fa l l 2020

Peekskill High School 1072 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 914-73 7 - 0201 Financial Aid Applications

Mr. Rodney Arthur Attention Seniors! If you plan on attending a college or university next year, you may want to consider applying P rincip a l for financial aid. Check out Peekskill’s guidance on financial aid here. Applying for financial aid is something that you should discuss with your parents/guardians. Below is information that will help you with the application

process. Dr. Jenna Ferris Asst. Principal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Your parents/guardians should help you apply for the FAFSA. Most recent tax returns are required. Ms. Naima Smith Mo o re • Applications are due June 30, 2021. Asst. Principal • Visit the websites below to begin the application process:

Dr. William Toro https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid Asst. Principal https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/ https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/nys-tap/apply-for-tap.html

SAT/ ACT Dates Although the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted college entrance exams such as the ACT and SATs, taking these PH S Motto: tests may help you get into the college of your choice as these tests are a consideration factor when colleges Building Bridges of accept applicants. Your scores on these tests can also increase your scholarship potential. Check the application requirements when you are applying to colleges to see whether they require test scores. Click here for a Excellence breakdown of the SAT and ACT and their components.

SAT: Please refer to this website for information on SAT registration deadlines test dates for the SAT as well as subject tests. You can also register online.

ACT: Refer to this website for registration information to take the ACT. Test dates are announced frequently, so check for updates.

Mrs. Lisa Dorado, Ed ito r & SAT Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline Important Newsletter Designer March 13, 2021 February 12, 2021 February 23, 2021 Update: College School Counselor Board has May 8, 2021 April 8, 2021 April 20, 2021 postponed the SAT Mr. Noel Cabassa , Ed ito r June 5, 2021 May 6, 2021 May 18, 2021 Test scheduled to School Counselor take place at PHS ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline on December 5. Ms. Meredith Lynch , Ed ito r The new SAT School Counselor Intern February 6, 2021 January 8, 2021 January 9-15, 2021 testing date will April 17, 2021 March 12, 2021 March 13- 16, 2021 be Saturday, December 19. June 12, 2021 May 7, 2021 May 18-21, 2021

PSAT Information for 11th Grade Students January Test will be on Tuesday January 26, 2021 Regents Exams PSAT Day Schedule (times are approximate) 8:00 AM Students begin arriving to rooms All January 2021 Regents Examinations Cancelled Due to 8:15 AM Begin distributing answer sheets to students Ongoing Pandemic. 8:25- 8:45 Guide students through bubbling answer sheets No decisions have been made Begin Section 1 Estimated regarding the June and August 2021 8:50 AM ***Students are not permitted into the testing room if has begun*** administrations of Regents Examinations or any of the other 12:00 PM Anticipated End Time for regular end time location rooms State assessment programs. 12:15 PM Bagged lunch available and anticipated student dismissal If a parent / guardian or student has any questions please contact 2:00 PM Anticipated end time for 50% time location their school counselor. This test is for 11th Grade only. Taking the PSAT can prepare you for the SAT, which you will take next year, and your scoresVirtual can also qualify Collegeyou for the National Tours Merit Scholarship Program. Qualifying for this program can lead to NCAA college scholarship opportunities. Please Note: Pre- Registration was required and due by November 20, 2020 All student-athletes are recommended to take challenging classes that are approved by the Virtual College Tours NCAA. Visit our PHS Course Catalog or visit the NCAA High School Portal All college visits will be virtual this year, and Juniors and Hi! I’m Mrs. to see approved courses. Gordineer, your College & Seniors may have to sign up in advance to participate. All Scholarship Seniors interested in playing a sport virtual tour dates will be made available to students via advisor at a Division I or II college should register at eligibilitycenter.org to Naviance. We advise students to add the college visits to their register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. google calendar so that a reminder will be sent to the students.

If any students are planning to If you have any questions about college tours, please contact attend a Division III school, they can create a free Profile Page at Ms. Gordineer at [email protected]. eligibilitycenter.org to learn more about college sports. College Volunteers Night School Preparing for college is something you can do no matter which grade you are in right now. Contact Peekskill High School’s College Volunteers for any assistance, questions, or concerns you may have regarding wherever you’re at in the college Night school classes began the week of November 23, 2020. Classes are application process. held from 4pm-7pm on Monday- Thursday. Taking night classes is a Mary Ann George Nancy Costa great opportunity to earn class College Entry Process Volunteer College Entry Process Volunteer credits that you may still need for Phone: (914) 588-5789 (available via call or text) Phone: (914) 359- 8315 graduation. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

If you would like information about participating in Night School, please contact Dr. William Toro at Important College Terms 914-737-0201 ext 3529. Safety Schools: A school you will certainly get into. Your GPA & SAT/ACT Scores are higher than what the school is Night School Registration Link looking for.

Target School: A school you have a good chance of getting into. Your GPA & SAT/ACT Scores are within the range of what the school is looking for. Gap Year Reach School: Your GPA & SAT/ACT Scores are lower compared to the schools requirements. Interested in taking a gap year between high school and college? Early Decision: Binding Contract - If a student is accepted, they must attend. Learn more about the possibilities here. Early Action: Non-Binding-Students receive a decision letter beginning of January, if not sooner

Rolling Admissions: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-Decision letters are sent out 3 - 4 weeks after application is reviewed

Regular Decision: Generally, the deadline is around January 1st. Differs depending on the school.

Marking Period Dates

Quarter Start Date End Date Grades available on Infinite Campus Upcoming 2nd Quarter November 16, 2020 January 29, 2021 February 1, 2021 Counseling 3rd Quarter February 1, 2021 April 16, 2021 May 2, 2021 Department 4th Quarter April 19, 2021 June 25, 2021 June 27, 2021 Events:

PHS 2020- 2021 Videos December 1st College applications are due for January 1st PHS Virtual College Fair college deadlines

December 3rd

PHS Parent/ Teacher Conference Night 6:30- 8:30 PM Virtual

Over 50 Colleges & Universities attended our PHS Virtual College Fair. December 14th Among attendees were: Westchester • Adelphi University • • Binghamton University • Community College • • Buffalo State College Last opportunity to • Clarkson University • Purchase College • Culinary Institute of America • Quinnipiac College apply for FREE • St. John’s University • 8:00-12 PM Virtual • LIU Post • SUNY New Paltz • To view this presentation along with others please visit: December 16th https://www.peekskillcsd.org/Page/9655 Other presentations include: FREE Application Day Freshman Guidance Night 2020 Sophomore Town Hall Meeting 9:00- 1:00 PM Virtual

Mercy College FREE Application Day 9:00- 1:00 PM Virtual

th PHS Junior College Night PHS Senior College Night December 17 PHS Historically Black College & University Roundtable Discussion 6:30 PM Virtual

December TBA Welcome Back- Student Presentation PHS Financial Night 1st Quarter Honor Roll Recognition TBA Virtual