Dear Parents & Sophomore Students: Attached is the sophomore bulletin containing information and announcements for the spring term. Note: WHSAD Paid Internship Application and SYEP Applications are current available. Note: The PSAT has been rescheduled to April 24th. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Cohort-V-Sophomore-Bulletin-1.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Workshop: Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters
WHSAD & NY Cares are hosting a free workshop on Understanding Your Financial Aid Award letters on Thursday, March 22nd. You will have an opportunity to review your college acceptance letters and compare financial aid packages to see which is the best fit for you and your child. Please RSVP for this workshop at 718-388-1260 x3311 or terraferma@whsad.org Two time slots are available (6pm or 7pm). [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-understanding-financial-aid-flyer.doc"] … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #5
Attached please find the most recent senior bulletin. Note: Deadline to pay for the senior trip is Friday, March 16th. Note: The 1st marking period ends Friday, March 16th. Any senior failing a class will not be certified for graduation. Make sure you make up any missing assignments! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Cohort-T-Senior-Bulletin-5.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Paid Summer Internship at the Navy Yard
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation’s Summer Internship Program connects graduating college-attending or college-bound undergraduate students to a wide range of work opportunities with businesses within the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Over the course of an 8-week session, students will be connected to Yard-based businesses and departments according to their future career interests, skillsets and educational background. BNYDC’s Internship Program participants are exposed to real world work experiences, provided professional and career advisement, and opportunities to network with peers and a variety of business owners and industry leaders within the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Eligibility Must be: A NYC Resident or attend a … [Read more...]
December Tasks for College Bound Students
Hi Seniors! Here are a few things you should be doing in the next 3 Weeks: Finish your college applicationsand essays and get them to the colleges. It's not too late to apply. See Ms. Terraferma Submit all other required documents to the colleges, such as your SAT and ACT scores. Submit your FAFSA. Our FAFSA day is December 9th. Contact Ms. Terraferma for an appointment. Check your email daily because this is how many colleges will communicate with you. Make sure to read all emails closely because sometimes colleges will need more information from you to make decisions. DID YOU APPLY TO CITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE? The Creative Challenge must be … [Read more...]
FAFSA Parent Workshop – Rescheduled to Dec 9th
Dear Parents, The FAFSA one-on-one workshop has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec 9th from 11am - 2pm. Parents & Students will have the opportunity to work with volunteers to help complete their Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2018-2019 school year. Please contact Ms. Terraferma at 718-388-1260 x3311 or terraferma@whsad.org to schedule an appointment. See the attached flyer for listed of documents you need to bring and sets for creating a FSA ID. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2018-FAFSA-Parent-Flier-and-Checklist.doc"] … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Info Session in NYC on 11/7
SUNY Geneseo will be hosting an information session in midtown Manhattan at the SUNY Welcome Center on 11/7 at 6pm. More information is written down below. Students should sign up for this event if they have not yet made it up to campus! This will be a great opportunity to come learn more about Geneseo, speak to an admissions counselor, as well as mingle with other students who are interested in the Geneseo experience. Thank you in advance for passing this information down to them! Please RSVP since space is limited! See below for more information. When November 7th at 6pm Where SUNY Welcome Center (18th Floor); 33 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 Directions Subway: 7 or … [Read more...]
CUNY Application Day
Attention Seniors & Parents WHSAD will be hosting a CUNY Application Day on Wednesday October 18th. Our CUNY Rep and volunteers will be here to assist all students in submitting their CUNY application for Fall 2018. Sessions will take place during their US Government Class Period. Students must set up their CUNY Portal Accounts before the 18th. Click here On the 18th, you should bring: Your Social Security Number Your list, in priority order, of the CUNY colleges you want to apply to (choose up to 6 schools) A copy of your parent’s 2016 Federal Tax Return (1040) Completed SEEK/CD Worksheet (if eligible) A $65 Dollar Money Order* *Fee waivers are available for qualifying students. Make sure … [Read more...]
Baruch College Open House Saturday 10/14
There are a lot of great ways to learn about Baruch College, but one of the best is by coming to our Open House. We invite you and your family to attend our next Open House on Saturday, October 14th at 10am. You'll learn about our academic programs, student life, financial aid, housing, take a guided tour, and more! Come see why U.S. News & World Report ranks Baruch College as one of the top schools in the region. Reserve your spot today! Can’t make it to our Open House? Check out our website to find another time to visit. … [Read more...]
Architecture & Design College Fair
The Center for Architecture is hosting their annual Architecture and Design College Fair on Saturday, November 4, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Price: Free High School students from the tri-state area are invited to attend this free college fair to learn more about applying to architecture school. Representatives from schools both within and outside of New York State will be on-hand at the Center for Architecture to meet with 2017 Participating Schools: Bernard & Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at The City College of New York Boston Architectural College College for Creative Studies Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design, University of Arkansas IIT … [Read more...]