HAVEN’T APPLIED TO COLLEGE YET? CUNY (www.cuny.edu) The “real” and FINAL deadline to apply to CUNY is January 31st! Please see Ms. Erneste ASAP to get assistance in submitting your application. A small amount of fee waivers are still available but, will expire on February 1st 2017. Students who submit their application after this deadline MUST pay $65 for the application. SUNY (www.suny.edu) Many SUNY application deadlines are February 1st. However, several SUNY colleges have rolling admissions (no set deadline) and are reviewing applications as they receive them. You still have time to submit applications. See Ms. Erneste for assistance. **Note; Students who applied to SUNY 4 year colleges are reminded to complete the … [Read more...]
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Questbridge Prep Scholars Application Available Now for Juniors
Are you an outstanding low-income high school junior? If so, apply to the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program to get an early advantage in college admissions. See your guidance counselor Ms. Erneste if you would like to be nominated. Spring Deadline is March 21st! All College Prep Scholars will receive: Specialized guidance on applying to college: A "VIP club," where you can get exclusive resources and support Essay coaching: Get personalized feedback on your essay from QuestBridge The distinction of being identified as outstanding potential candidate to top colleges Connects high-achieving low-income students with admission and full four-year scholarships to our partner colleges. College Match Scholarships, which are … [Read more...]
Junior Bulletin #1 (January/February 2016)
Juniors, if you missed my presentation on Monday, January 25th 2016, please feel free to review what was discussed. (See link below) In addition, you can walk in to the guidance office for a copy of your transcript and agenda during periods 4 and 8. .[gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Agenda-for-3rd-yr-transcript-review-class-2017.doc"] … [Read more...]
Juniors! Are you interested in taking College Credits while in High School?
College Now Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2016 term. Classes are held on the CUNY City Tech Campus located at 300 Jay Street in the Downtown Brooklyn area. Students who have the following may submit applications to me as soon as possible; 80 Overall Average on Transcript To take any 3 Credit Course other than Math - Passed ELA Regents/Common Core with score of 75 To take Math Courses only - Passed 2 math regents and 1 must be with score of 80+. Also, student must have taken Algebra II/Trigonometry. Juniors if you are interested in taking college credit bearing courses but have yet to take the ELA exam, late applications may be accepted on a case by case basis during regents week in January 2016. Please see … [Read more...]
Saturday College Readiness Program for ELL and non-ELL students
Want to learn more about becoming college ready? Please review the attached information flyer for a program for ELL's (English Language Learners) geared towards assisting students with college application process, SATs, Regents, and everything in between. There are numerous locations throughout the 5 boroughs so it is convenient for students to choose a location based on what borough they live. The program will enroll students in grades 9-12. The program begins this Saturday, November 14, 2015 and meets on Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm and will run approximately 13 weeks ending in March 2016. Students will need to register via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/89BDGVD or can visit one of the sites this … [Read more...]
Big Apple College Fair on Saturday, October 24th 2015.
Jacob Javits Center is hosting their annual Big Apple College Fair on Saturday, October 24th 2015 from 1:00pm-4:00pm. For further details, including location and colleges that will be attending, please go to the link below or see Ms. Erneste in room 207. http://nyccollegeline.org/events/2015-big-apple-college-fair … [Read more...]
Pace University’s Upward Bound program accepting applications!
Pace University’s Upward Bound program is now accepting applications for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. This program is designed for students who are serious about their academic development and who would like assistance in getting into college. If you are a motivated student, and a United States citizen or legal resident, we encourage you to apply to this program. The deadline is Friday October 23rd 2015! For additional information and application material please go to the following links. http://www.pace.edu/school-of-education/ub [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Upward-Bound-Application-2015.2016.pdf"] … [Read more...]
NYC Teen Design Fair – October 13th!
On Tuesday October 13th 2015 at 4-6pm, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is hosting its 10th annual Teen Design Fair, where teens talk with top designers working in the fields of fashion, product design, architecture, graphic design, and more! Check out the link below for further details. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/OCT_13.FREE_TEEN_DESIGN_FAIR.Cooper2.pdf"] … [Read more...]
College Fair Trip at Hostos Community College
Juniors, If you have not yet submitted your trip slip for the upcoming National Hispanic College Fair at Hostos Community College on Tuesday, October 6th 2015, please return the slip as soon as possible as space is very limited. Those who have been confirmed, be ready to depart WHSAD at 9:45am in the auditorium. If you need a trip slip please see guidance in room 207. … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #5
SENIOR BULLETIN #5 MARCH/APRIL 2015 Check list for college Did you submit your college application(s) to Ms. Erneste? Did you submit your SAT scores to the colleges that requested them? Did you request that your midyear grades/transcripts to be sent to the colleges? Did you complete all your supplementary forms for SUNY? Did you complete your FAFSA (Financial Aid)? Did you return your SAR (Student Aid Report) with the necessary corrections? Did you apply for TAP? Did you apply for any scholarships? Have you given your guidance counselor a copy of your college acceptance letter(s)? Did you send your $65 payment to CUNY/UAPC? Did you get an appointment for the CUNY assessment tests? Did you take your … [Read more...]