The Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering Application deadline is March 1, 2015 Awarded to a high school senior from an ethnic minority (African-American, Hispanic, and Native American) who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university. Scholarship awarded in two, $2,500 disbursements each at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters of the freshman year. See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply and for the application. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship $7,500 annually A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22 Present evidence … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #4
HAVEN’T APPLIED TO COLLEGE YET? Many colleges have rolling admissions and are reviewing applications as they receive them. You still have time to submit applications. See Ms. Erneste ASAP! COLLEGE APPLICATIONS–.CUNY/SUNY applications are also still being processed. See Ms. Erneste if you have not applied. If you have not sent your $65 payment to CUNY – YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT BEING PROCESSED! Send your payment ASAP! **Note; Students who applied to SUNY colleges are reminded to complete the supplemental application. Students who applied to CUNY City College are also reminded to complete the supplemental application for the Engineering. Baruch and Hunter also require essays!! SCHOLARSHIPS - Information available in … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Marjorie Vargas-Matute, Winner of TheDream.US Scholarship
Congratulations to senior Marjorie Vargas-Matute who has been awarded to be the 2015 recipient of TheDream.US Scholarship of up to $25,000 due to her academic achievements. The Dream.US Scholarship open the doors to education for high achieving students who have demonstrated leadership, community involvement and academic excellence. Marjorie was selected out of over 800 finalists in New York City. Congrats Marjorie, the WHSAD family is proud of you!! … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #3
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS CUNY---Apply now for the City University of New York. CUNY at www.cuny.edu. Application fee is $65. Many of you have missed the soft deadline of November 15th for college applications. Please note that the extended and FINAL deadline is December 22nd 2014. *NOTE Students who applied to CUNY City College MUST complete the supplemental application for the Engineering and/or Architectural majors. Baruch College and Hunter College also require essays. Please see me for further information. *To find our school when filling out your college applications please type in “Architecture and Des” on the CUNY application. DO NOT ENTER “HARRY VAN ARSDALE”!! WHSAD’s CEEB code is “330711” SUNY---Apply at … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #2-September/October
SAT REGISTRATION DATES AND DEADLINES STUDENTS APPLYING TO A 4-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY MUST TAKE THE SAT. TEST DATES DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION *LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 11 SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER 26 NOVEMBER 8 OCTOBER 9 OCTOBER 24 DECEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 21 JANUARY 24 DECEMBER 29 JANUARY 9 MARCH 14 FEBRUARY 13 FEBRUARY 27 Test Fee - $52.00 Fee waivers are available to qualified students in the guidance office. Registration and information available online at SAT.org/register. Fee waivers are not available for late registration. ACT Fee waivers are available on a limited basis. Most colleges do not require for you to take the ACT’s if you … [Read more...]
WHSAD Senior College Week!
Seniors…welcome to your last year of high school! This will be a year of successes and a year of anxieties. Just know that we are here to help you every step of the way. It is my intent to prepare a bi-monthly bulletin for you (and your parents) as a way of communicating important senior information. I will also post on the school’s website www.whsad.org. Please check periodically! DEADLINES WILL BE VERY IMPORTANT! Please keep a personal calendar and/or college folder so that you can meet deadlines for colleges, scholarships, financial aid, etc… WHSAD will be having “College Week” for all seniors during the week of September 29th-October 6th. See your guidance counselor Ms. Erneste for more information. Some of the activities … [Read more...]
College Prep workshop for Juniors & their Parents
A reminder that on Saturday, May 17th 2014 12:00-2:00pm, there will be a workshop for rising seniors and their parents to discuss various college, financial aid, and senior year related activities. A letter was mailed out several weeks ago. Please see attached. Hope to see you there!![gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/College-Prep-workshop-letter-to-parents.doc"] … [Read more...]
Upcoming College Fairs!
Please refer to the list below or see your guidance counselor regarding information on the following upcoming college fairs. Juniors, this is an ideal time for you to explore different college options. Go visit!! Saturday, March 1, 2014 12pm-4pm at the Riverbank State Park (145th Street & Riverside Drive NY) Saturday, March 15, 2014 8am-3pm at the NYU Kimmel Center (60 Washington Square South, 10th Floor, NY) Sunday, April 6, 2014 11am-4pm at the Jacob Javits Center, Hall 1B (655 West 34th Street, NY) … [Read more...]
Guidance Workshop for Juniors!!
For all 11th graders who missed their workshop or need to obtain another copy of the agenda and worsksheet, please see the link below in order to retrieve all pertinent information discussed. See your guidance counselor if you did not receive a transcript with your rank. https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Junior-Transcript.College.Workshop.Agenda.pdf … [Read more...]
Pace University-Upward Bound Program
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. Applications can be emailed to the student and/or obtained in your guidance counselor's office. Deadline is Monday, October 7th 2013!! … [Read more...]