The College Office Friday Flyer January 18, 2019

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1 The College Office Friday Flyer January 18, 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. STANDARDIZED TESTS SAT and Subject Tests Test Dates (Registration Deadlines) March 9 th register by February 8 th (2/27 with late fee) ***SAT Subject Tests NOT offered May 4 th register by April 5 th (4/24 with late fee) June 1 st register by May 3 rd (5/22 with late fee) To register: ACT Test Dates (Registration Deadlines) February 9 th April 13 th June 8 th July 13 th ***No NY testing in July To register: January 11 th (January 18 th with late fee) March 8 th (March 25 th with late fee) May 3 rd (May 20 th with late fee) June 14 th (June 24 th with late fee) 1

2 Mini College Fair March 12 th Periods 2 and 3 Large Cafeteria Juniors Welcome Alfred University CUNY John Jay College Emmanuel College Endicott College Indiana University - Bloomington Iona College Island Drafting & Technical Institute Ithaca College Keiser University Lycoming College Maine Maritime Academy Marywood University Mercy College Messiah College Mount St. Mary s University New England College Nova Southeastern University Pace University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rider University Rochester Institute of Technology Rutgers University-New Brunswick Saint Anselm College Saint Joseph s University Salisbury University Southern New Hampshire University St. John s University St. Joseph s College Suffolk County Community College SUNY Albany SUNY Binghamton SUNY Buffalo State College SUNY Cortland SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry SUNY Fredonia SUNY Morrisville SUNY New Paltz SUNY Old Westbury SUNY Plattsburgh SUNY Polytechnic Institute SUNY Potsdam SUNY Purchase SUNY Stony Brook University Susquehanna University Syracuse University The Sage Colleges University of Maine-Farmington University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth University of New England Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology Virginia commonwealth University Wentworth Institute of Technology OPEN HOUSES Ø Hartwick College 2

3 Discovery Mondays: January 21 February 18 Open House: Saturday, April 27 For more information visit Ø St. John Fisher College Saturday, January 26 For more information visit Ø LIU Post Sunday, January 27 11:00 am 2:00 pm Early bird tours begin at 9:30 am For more information or call Ø Marlboro College Winter Visit Day Saturday, February 16 9:00 am To see the schedule and to register visit or call Ø Seton Hall University Sundays February 17 April 14 Register at Ø Academy of Aviation Saturday, February 16 th Republic Airport, Main Terminal, Farmingdale Ø Nassau Community College Friday, March 15 9:30 am Nassau Community College CCB Multipurpose Room RSVP to or call Ø 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 - look under admissions events Ø SUNY Delhi Saturday, March 30 For more information and to register visit Ø SUNY Alfred State University 3

4 Sunday, April 7 For more information and to register visit Ø Salve Regina University Sunday, April 28 To register and for more information visit or call COLLEGE FAIRS/SPECIAL PROGRAMS Ø Project Excel FAFSA Workshop Tuesday, January 22 nd, 6:30-7:30pm Free FAFSA workshop will walk students and parents through the application step by step. Please call Project Excel at Ø The Princeton Review Fall Courses at Huntington High School or free self-paced SAT/ACT course For questions call and to enroll visit Ø Khan Academy SAT Practice Free and personalized SAT practice To learn more and access additional resources visit Ø Project Excel s SAT/ACT FREE Prep Classes start Monday, January 14 th The Huntington Library Main Branch Huntington Station Library Call Project Excel for full schedule and to register at or info@projectexcel.org Space is limited Ø SUNY FIT Precollege Programs Many programs available For more information visit Ø Adelphi University Department of Music Saturday On-Campus Auditions January 19 (Vocalists) January 26 (Instrumentalists) February 16 For more information call or sdelgiorno@adelphi.edu Ø University of Hartford - The Hartt School Auditions Music Dance Theatre On Campus Auditions January 26 & 27 4

5 February 15 & 16 For more information visit Ø STEM Nights Friday, February 1 Engineering Night Friday, March 8 Women in STEM Friday, May 17 STEM Career Expo Event Address: New York Hall of Science th Street Corona, NY For more information baustin@hunter.cuny.edu or call Ø Hofstra Discover Music Audition Dates for Fall 2019 Admission: Saturday, February 2 Saturday, February 23 Call or visit for more information or to schedule an audition Ø Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County s 2019 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program February 2019 Several Programs Offered Pre-registration is required For more information visit or call Spring Program Saturdays February 23 April 13 For more information visit Ø Project Excel s College & Career Program Free Spring 2019 College Tour Trips Fridays February 15 th 7:30 am 2:00 pm John Jay College of Criminal Justice March 1 st 7:30 am 2:00 pm Stony Brook University March 8 th 8:00 am 2:00 pm St. Joseph s College March 15 th 8:00 am 2:00 pm C.W. Post Campus Long Island University March 22 nd 8:00 am 2:00 pm Molloy College March 29 th 7:30 am 2:00 pm York College The City University of New York May 3 rd 7:30 am 2:00 pm Pratt Space is limited Sign up now! Permission slips available at Guidance/Career Office For more information call Ø Huntington High School Mini College Fair Tuesday, March 12, Periods 2 and 3 HHS Large Cafeteria Juniors welcome to attend 5

6 Ø New York State Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation 22 nd Annual College Fair Saturday, March 16 12:00 noon 4:00 pm Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park West 145 th Street & Riverside Drive For more information call Ø 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 Ø Western Suffolk Counselors Association Spring College Fair Monday, April 8 5:30 pm 8:30 pm Radisson Hotel Vanderbilt Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY Ø Nassau Counselors Association Spring College Fair Wednesday, April 10 5:30 pm 8:30 pm Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Ø 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 FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS CSS PROFILE (AVAILABLE 10/1/18) Ø If one of your colleges requires the CSS Profile, you must complete the profile online via 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) 6

7 Ø 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 Sign up for your Federal Student Aid ID # NOW! Both Students and Parents need to have an FSA ID. Visit to do so. Ø Project Excel FAFSA Workshops Free FAFSA workshops walk students and parents through the application step by step. Please call Project Excel at for an individual appointment Scholarships.com Register today at to receive FREE scholarship information Fastweb.com Register today at to receive FREE scholarship information. My College Dollars Register today at to receive FREE scholarship information. Scholarships Visit the websites below for scholarship opportunities: Ø 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 Ø 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 Ø NYS Math & Science Teaching Incentive Scholarship Offered for students to pursue careers in secondary math and science teachers. For more information visit Ø NYS Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Grants up to $4, 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 7

8 Ø NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Helps eligible NY residents pay tuition at approved schools in NYS. Annual TAP awards can be up to $5, Because TAP is a grant it does not have to be paid back. For additional information visit Ø 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 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 For additional information visit Ø 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 SUMMER PROGRAMS Ø 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 8

9 Ø 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 Ø 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 or call Ø Columbia Engineering SHAPE 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 or visit Ø SPI LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM STUDY ABROAD Earn College Credit Study abroad in Spain, France, Italy or Costa Rica For more information visit Ø 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 Ø 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 9

10 Application deadline May 27 For more information visit or call Ø 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 Ø Pratt Institute Pre College Many programs available in Architecture, Art and Design Discovery, Creative Writing, Fine Arts Painting and Drawing, Industrial Design, Interior Design Program dates: Saturday, January 26 Saturday April 13 For more information visit or call Ø 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 Ø Carnegie Mellon University v 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. v 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 or call

11 Ø 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 or call For full K-12 summer offerings visit Ø 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 Annapolis.academy@sjc.edu or call 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 santafe.academy@sjc.edu or call