IN THIS ISSUE OCTOBER 25, 2013 (Please click on the topic you are interested in reading about!) Important Upcoming Dates to Remember SAT and ACT Registration Early College Program Senior Center: Key information for applying to college Upcoming college visits to MHS Scholarships available now! MHS Opportunities After School Academic Support Odds and ends: Rutgers Science Symposium Bard Entrance Exam Kaplan SAT Courses Offered Princeton Review hosts Getting In workshops Information Session at the Mountainside School of Nursing Marist Offers Full 4-Year Scholarships for Technology Students East Stroudsburg University Instant Decision Days
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER November 7-8 NJEA Convention district closed November 14 Curriculum Thursday Schools close after abbreviated day November 21 Financial Aid Night (7:00 pm in the LGI) November 27 Schools close after abbreviated day Thanksgiving break November 28-29 Thanksgiving District closed January 13 Junior Parent Night (7:00 pm in the Atrium) SAT Registration (www.collegeboard.org) Test Date: December 7, 2013 Deadline: November 8, 2013 Late Registration: November 22, 2013 ACT Registration (www.actstudent.org) Test Date: December 14, 2013 Deadline: November 8, 2013 Late Registration: November 9-22, 2013 Early College Program Essex Community College What? Applications for the ECP are available in Team Offices When? The application deadline is Friday, November 1, 2013 Who? Please contact Ms. Csuka or Ms. Meyer for additional details
SENIOR CENTER Senior conferences began on Monday, September 23 rd. Students should sign up in their counselor s office for an appointment. All seniors are required to have a senior meeting. Priority will be given to students who have early application deadlines. It is necessary to provide 10 working days notice prior to the first transcript and recommendation letter being sent. If only a transcript is needed this should be noted on the orange card and we will complete the request in a reasonable period of time. The 10 day notice is not in effect when only a transcript is requested. Reminder: Rutgers University does not require or want a transcript or recommendation letter. Students self report grades. Please inform the appropriate Guidance Secretary when Rutgers applications have been submitted. College Applications Submitting Transcript Requests 1. Complete the FERPA and Waiver of Access NEW PROCEDURE (2013-14): Click here for step by step instructions! 2. Complete your orange card with your Team Guidance Secretary. Be sure all your Common App schools have already been added to your Common App account, prior to putting them on your Orange Card. Team Guidance Secretaries Ms. Witt (Team III): Mr. Walters, Ms. Csuka, Ms. Maynard Ms. Glasgow (Team II): Ms. Kirn-Sottilaro, Ms. Meyer, Ms. Clark Ms. Abell (Guidance Center): Ms. Sharples College Visits Be sure to check Naviance for the schedule of all college visits to Montclair High. Colleges will meet in our new Guidance Resource Center! Students should pick up a pass from their Team Guidance Secretary to attend. Don t have a login to Naviance? Follow these steps to the list of schools! 1. Go to https://succeed.naviance.com/montclair 2. Enter as a Guest 3. Click on the Colleges tab at the top left of the page 4. On the right side, 3 schools will be listed with a link underneath them that says, view all upcoming college visits
October 28 th 8:00 a.m. McDaniel College 8:00 a.m. Rhode Island School of Design Rm 15 8:45 a.m. Williams College 11:15 a.m. Syracuse University 1:45 p.m. Hollins College October 29 th 8:45 a.m. Lafayette College 9:45 a.m. University of Massachusetts Amherst 1:45 p.m. Widener University October 30 th 8:45 a.m. University of Scranton 10:30 a.m. Ursinus College 11:15 a.m. Salisbury University 12:15 p.m. Rice University October 31 st 8:00 a.m. Alfred University 1:45 p.m. Pomona College November 1 st 8:00 a.m. University of the Arts (UARTS) 9:45 a.m. Towson University (TENTATIVE) 10:30 a.m. Vanderbilt University 12:15 p.m. American University 1:45 p.m. Reed College November 4 th 9:45 a.m. Rider University November 5 th 11:15 a.m. Hamilton College November 12 th 1:00 p.m. Alderson Broaddus University November 13 th 8:00 a.m. Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) 1:45 p.m. Spelman College
SCHOLARSHIPS MONTCLAIR HIGH SCHOOL US JCI Senate Scholarship - Each year $1,000. Grants will be awarded to high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited colleges, universities or vocational schools. Further information and applications are available on line at www.usjcisentate.org. Deadline for submission is January 11, 2014. Make the U Scholarship Program Colgate Palmolive and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund is offering grants for Hispanic Students. Further information and applications are available on line at www.colgate.com/hazlau. Applications are being accepted from September 1, 2013 through January 20, 2013. Ron Brown Scholar Program For African American students who excel academically, exhibit leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Further information and application are available on line at www.ronbrown.org. Deadline for submission is November 1, 2013. Local Talk Community Foundation Scholarship Further information and applications are available on line at http://www.localtalkprint.com/home#!contest-info/cely MBNA Scholarship Mid State Black Nurses Association of New Jersey - For all eligible nursing students. Further information and applications are available in the Guidance Center. Deadline is October 12, 2013. Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Scholarship The scholarship programs provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Further information and application are available on line at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. Students must apply online by October 25, 2013. Mensa Education and Research Foundation For all eligible students. Essay contest. Scholarship awards are between $300-$1000. Please stress importance of application guidelines.ww.mensafoundation.org/scholarship Students must apply online by January 15, 2014. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps $180,000 scholarship opportunity for qualified candidates. Further information and application are available on line at www.nrotc.navy.mil NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation $1000 Scholarship for budding entrepreneur or student who has started his or her own business. Further information is available at www.nfib.com/yea Students must apply online by December 17, 2013. Ge-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program - $10,000 renewable scholarships to 20 college bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Further information is available at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships. Students must apply by January 9, 2014. Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - $1000 to the winners for this annual scholarship from Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the company s website at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Scholarship deadline is June 14. 2014.
MHS INFO What? After School Academic Support available NOW! When? The application deadline is Friday, November 1, 2013 Where? MHS Writing Center, Room 210 Who? Organized by Ms. Stein ODDS AND ENDS! Symposium at Rutgers University Students are invited to participate in the Rutgers University Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, a science fair for high school students interested in science, mathematics and technology research. For further information online http://soe.rutgers.edu/files/2014invitationabstractpaper.pdf or http://soe.rutgers.edu/jshs Bard Entrance Exam Offering a new way to apply to Bard that bypasses existing standardized tests and admissions processes, leveling the playing field among applicants worldwide. Further information is available at www.bard.edu/admission. Kaplan SAT Course Montclair High School: Meets Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. October 26, 2013-Janaury 11, 2014 Class Code: SAKN14103 Livingston/West Orange JCC Metrowest Meets Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. November 3, 2013-January 12, 2014 Class Code: SAKN14108 Getting-In Events, hosted by the Princeton Review Seminars offered at Rutgers University, Ramapo College of New Jersey and Monmouth University to demystify the admissions process and provide insider advice on how to choose and get into the best schools. Workshops are free; registration required at wwww.princetonreview.com
Mountainside School of Nursing Information Session Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 1 Bay Avenue, Montclair. Learn more at www.mhson.com! Marist Offers New Technology Scholarships Marist College has announced that they will offer 17 four year scholarships, including tuition, room and board, to students interested in studying technology at Marist. Marist technology students are sought after by some of the top companies in the world. Many students are doing internships and securing employment with companies such as IBM, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Traveler s Insurance, CitiGroup and so many more! East Stroudsburg University Instant Decision Days East Stroudsburg University will offering Instant Decision Days on campus on November 7, 2013 & November 8, 2013 and at the PASSHE Center in Philadelphia on November 23, 2013. For more information, please visit www.esu.edu/apply<http://www.esu.edu/apply.