COLLEGE BOUND NEWSLETTER ALLEN BARGE, PRINCIPAL JOSEPH WILLIAMS, AP GUIDANCE LAUREN MONACO, DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING TOP COLLEGE EXPLORATION WEBSITES Here is a list of the top 10 college admission websites that deliver top notch information for free: 1. nyccollegeline.org - Find local programs in NYC and online college readiness resources. 2. connection.naviance.com/ermurrow - Begin your extensive research base with Naviance. It offers career inventories, historical statistical college data of previous years, and provides a comprehensive scope of majors and colleges. Sign up using your one time registration code provided on the Murrow website. 3. finaid.org - Finaid.org explains the various financial aid programs available to families, from loans to scholarships. It also provides calculators and the necessary forms for parents to fill out. It s a safe site that will not ask you to pay for information, and it is not sponsored by a financial institution trying to lure you into selecting their loans. The author also puts out Fastweb, a great free scholarship search engine. 4. meritaid.com Merit aid is money available to students regardless of income, but it can take hours to find and read each college s individual information. This website lists all of the merit aid opportunities in the U.S. and allows you to search by college or special talent area. 5. ope.ed.gov/security The federal government now collects campus crime statistics. If you have concerns about the safety and security at colleges, this is the place to go. 6. berecruited.com - Murrow finally has sports! For those of you interested in trying out for a team, here s the site for you! Founded by former coaches and ESPN executives, this athletic recruiting site rocks! It s an excellent place for athletes to get information on the recruiting process and post their athletic resume and videos for coaches to review. 7. collegeboard.org This robust website provides SAT registration and information, a college search engine, and financial aid guidance. 8. act.org If you aren t familiar with the ACT, you should be. It is an alternative to the SAT and accepted at ALL 4 year colleges in the U.S. For many students, it can be a more favorable measure of their abilities than the SAT. 9. fairtest.org Many colleges and universities in the U.S. have joined the test optional route and do not require students to submit standardized test scores. Find the list of member institutions here. Volume, Issue March 2018 Inside this issue: Summer Programs 2-3 Campus Tours & Info Sessions Scholarships/ Updates 4 5 SAVE THE DATE! College Fair @ Murrow H.S. Thur., April 26 5:30-7:30PM 10. newvisions.org Designed to help students find scholarships that fit their interests and qualifications. Take a look at all of the categories listed and start with the areas that more interest you.
Adelphi University Pre College Summer Program. July 22-Aug. 4 in Garden City, Long Island. Take amazing classes, earn 3 transferable college credits, live on campus, take exciting trips to NYC. Apply at precollege.adelphi.edu. Alfred State (SUNY) is hosting a NYS Summer School (NYSSS) for the Arts. Attend an intensive 4-week program that offers filmmaking, video & sound art, photography, animation & more. Applications can be found by visiting www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/media-arts. Alfred University Summer Programs for Teens: Various Programs ranging from Art, Theater, Astronomy, Athletics, Computer, Creative Writing, Media/Robotics and more. For info & On-line applications visit www.alfred.edu/sumer. Applications are Due May 1, 2018. Cornell Pre College Summer Choose from more than thirty 2, 3 or 6 week programs. Experience an unforgettable life-changing summer at Cornell. For tuition costs and more info visit summer_college@cornell.edu. Fordham University Pre College Summer Session. Students with a GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher can take pre college courses at either the Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx or Lincoln Center Campus in Manhattan from July 5-August 6th. Visit Fordham.edu/summer for more info. Marlboro Pre-College Summer Programs 4 sessions through out July. Limited scholarships available for tuition. Visit Marlboro.edu/summer for more info. App. Deadline June 5, 2018. National Geographic Student Expeditions Enjoy Exciting & informative Summer Trips for HS students. Visit NGstudentexpeditions.com or call 877-877-8759. New York Times Summer Travel Programs for HS Students. Learn more about many opportunities. Visit nytimes.com/student journeys. NYU Pre College Summer Program Get a taste of Collee life by taking courses for six exciting weeks at NYU in NYC. Visit nyu.edu/highschool for courses, costs, & scholarship info. Ithaca College Residential Pre-college Summer Programs: Visit Ithaca.edu/summercollege/app for more info about their 1 week June 24-29 session or a 3- week session from July 1-20. Ithaca Writers Institute July 1-13: visit Ithaca.edu.iwi for more info. Pre College STEM Inst. From July 8-20 Visit Ithaca.edu/summerSTEM for info. App. deadline is May 15, 2018. Early Registration is encouraged. Manhattan College 2018 Summer Program for Minority & Women interested in Engineering and Science. Attend a 10-Day or 6-Day program throughout the summer in June & July, at no cost to students. Co-sponsored by ACE Mentorship Program. If you are interested in applying see Ms. Monaco in the college office to apply. Page 2 Page 2
Marist Summer Pre College Programs Earn 3 college credits and attend a 2-week course at this one amazing experience. For costs & info visit www.marist.edu/precollege/apply.html. Oxford Academic 2018 Summer Programs Explore the Arts, Sciences and Business while attending academic summer programs. Visit info@oxbridgeprograms.com for more info. Putney Student Travel visit GOPUTNEY.COM to find out about great opportunities, cultural exploration, language learning, pre college experience, and community service. A brochure is available for your review in the college office, visit our Student Info Table. Sadie Nash Leadership Project 2018 Summer Institute Program for Young Women that want to take a look at you re their own leadership skills while meeting amazing peers and accomplished leaders (filmmakers, activists, doctors, artists, writers). This Free program is fulltime, take fun courses & develop your unique leadership skills. This July 2nd August 10th, M-F from 10:00 am-4:30 pm. Visit www.sadienash.org for more info. App. Deadline is May 3, 2018. Stella Adler Studio of Acting Summer Outreach Youth Program for low income students. Deadline to apply is April 12, 2018. Interviews are required, as well as auditions. Students must be able to commit for 5 full weeks. Visit http://www.stellaadler.com/outreach. Stony Brook School of Journalism Summer Journalism Workshop. Spend 7 days from July 15-21 on the SBU campus learning basic skills of news reporting, writing and editing using video. Visit greenegazette.com. Applications must be postmarked by April 3rd. US Coast Guard Academy Summer Program AIM Academy Introduction Mission is a 6-day intense, immersive hands-on program held in New London, CT in July, that will challenge you, as you discover resources you didn't know you have. Visit www.uscga.edu/aim, Apply by April 1st. UPCOMING MEET & GREET SESSIONS IN THE COLLEGE OFFICE CUNY Macaulay Honors, Monday, April 30th E Band Please register on Naviance All Juniors can attend as long as you do not have a Lab/or exam. Page 3
Arcadia University Sunday, April 29 at 9:00 am. Register at arcadia.edu/springopenhouse. Case Western Reserve University on March 30th and April 6th, 13th, & 20th. Visit case.edu/ admission/visit. Daemen College Saturday, April 21st 8:30 am. Register at Daemen.edu/Openhouse. Hobart and William Smith Colleges Three Days on Wed., April 4th, 18th, & 25th. From 9:00 am-12:30 pm or 12:30 pm 4:00 pm. Register at www.hws.edu/admissions. Hofstra University Sunday, May 6th from 9:00 am -2:30 p.m. Register at Hofstra.edu/visit. SUNY Alfred State College Sunday, April 29th. Register at www.alfredstate.edu. SUNY Morrisville State College Sat. April 21 Register: ww.morrisville.edu/openhouse Touro College Sunday, April 29th 10:30 a.m. In NYC 27 West 23 Street (betw. 5th & 6th Ave) rooms 314-320. Register at nyscas.touro.edu/open-house. Wellesley College Saturday, April 28th 8:00 am-3:30 pm. Visit www.wellesley.edu/admission/joc for more info. Automotive Career & Education Fair on April 3rd & 4th at the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center Hall 1E in NYC on 11th Avenue and 34th Street. Colleges That Change Lives: CTCL College Fair in NYC attend a series of info sessions followed by a College Fair taking place in NYC at 1:00 p.m. on May 20th at the New York Hilton Midtown. For Event details visit http://ctcl.org/info-sessions. NACAC College Fair at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC on April 22nd from 11 am Page 4
NYRR Run for the Future is a free summer running program for current 11 th grade young women. This introductory training and leadership development program is designed for new runners and we highly encourage young women with no prior athletic experience to apply. Those who complete all program requirements receive a $2,000 college scholarship. Apply at www.nyrr.org/ RFTF RIT Rochester Institute of Technology: For students interested in attending RIT. Applicants must meet the following criteria: student should rank in the top ten percent of class and be an involved leader in the school or community. RIT offers The Computing Medal Scholarship to students who have a strong interest/ability in computing. RIT also offers The Innovation and Creativity Award for students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in innovation, creativity, or entrepreneurship. Please see Ms. Monaco. Reminder! THE SAT AT MURROW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR April 24th. Additionally, you should strongly consider taking an additional exam, preferably on June 2nd. Register at www.sat.org. MURROW HAS A NEW COURSE FOR FALL 2018! What would you like to learn about Architectural Design? Learn to draw floor plans, elevations and to build a scale model of your own. Interested students should stop by the Art Department office, room 440 to learn more about this course and Sign Up.