Once again, SUNY is offering two Financial Aid Days to assist students and their families in applying for financial aid and completing the FAFSA. This year, the dates are October 14 and November 18. These workshops are free of charge and open to all prospective college students and their families. Students can register at one of the 47 locations throughout New York State by going online at www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling 1.800.342.3811. … [Read more...]
Free Intro To College Workshop – Deadline to Apply 10/10
Bridging the Gap/STEP FREE Program is offering an “Intro to College/ College Readiness Workshop in Fall 2017 to high school seniors (12th grade). This FREE workshop will help high school seniors to prepare and apply for, and succeed in, college. The class will provide college and financial aid counseling, essay writing workshops – everything high school seniors need to get into and pay for college. · Important steps to take in 12th grades o College visits and investigation o Interest assessments o Essay writing o Understanding what colleges are looking for in perspective students o Resources for investigating … [Read more...]
STEM Career Day – November 7th
Registration just opened for the 6th Annual STEM Career Day. High Schools: 6th Annual STEM Matters NYC Career Day Registration Deadline: Friday, October 20, 2017 Event: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Contact: STEMCareerDay@schools.nyc.gov /212-608-6164 High school students interested in learning more about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), are invited to learn first-hand about career pathways in these fields by visiting up to two New York City companies for an inside look. There are so many STEM careers in unexpected places. High school students sign up for the event individually and travel on their own to their chosen companies. Sessions take place at individual companies and occur from … [Read more...]
Black College Expo
Black College Expo will take place on September 30th, 2017 from 10 am to 3pm Over 50 universities, on the spot scholarships (bring your SAT scores), seminars and workshops. $10 at the door, $8 online at www.thecollegeexpo.org or call 877-427-4100 at Medgar Evers College 1650 Bedford Ave Brooklyn, NY … [Read more...]
Parsons Scholars Pre College Program for 10th Graders
Are you a 10th grader interested in going to college for Art & Design? The Parsons Scholars Program is a free college access program. Required Info Session is Friday Sept 22 from 3 - 5 pm. 55 West 13th St, Room 202, 2nd Floor See flyer for more information [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Parsons-Scholars.pdf"] … [Read more...]
STEM College and Career Fair
STEM College and Career Fair will take place October 15th from 1pm - 4pm at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in NYC. Talk to colleges and universities representatives about their STEM degree programs. Learn about internship and career opportunities from STEM industry professionals. Register for free at www.nacacfairs.org/stem … [Read more...]
Class of 2018 Senior Bulletin #1
Welcome Back. Senior year is in full swing. Below you will find the Senior Bulletin. All students should be finalizing their college list. Student can begin their college applications but DO NOT HIT SUBMIT until a guidance counselor reviews your application. Each student has been assigned a one-on-one senior guidance conference. Please bring your college list, copy of your resume, and red folder to this meeting. Students will need a copy of their parents 2016 tax return, budget letter, and proof of income to apply for EOP/HEOP/Seek programs as well as obtain fee waivers for applications. Parents are welcome to attend the one-on-one meeting or feel free to contact me at 718-388-1260 x3311 if … [Read more...]
Posse Scholarship Nominations Are Due
Are you interested in becoming a Posse Scholar? What is a Posse Scholar? Posse Scholars… … Are leaders in their high schools and communities … Are committed to their education and demonstrate academic potential … Are interested in teamwork and diversity … Are positive, motivated, talented, ambitious young people. The Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. The Foundation extends to these students the opportunity to pursue personal and academic excellence by placing them in supportive, multicultural teams – Posses-of 10 students. The Foundation’s partner universities and … [Read more...]
PACE Upward Bound Applications Available
Pace University’s Upward Bound program is now recruiting current 9th and 10th grade students. The Pace Upward Bound program is an academic program designed to generate and enhance the skills and motivation necessary for success in education and life. This program is designed for students who are serious about their academic development and who would like assistance in getting into college. In addition to providing academic support through tutoring, mentoring, classes, and workshops, students in the Pace Upward Bound program are also taught higher order and critical thinking skills. If you are a motivated student, live or go to school in Brooklyn, in the 9th, 10th, and a United States citizen or legal resident, we … [Read more...]
WHSAD Seniors Celebrate National College Decision Day
Over 50 seniors attended WHSAD's 2nd Annual College (& Career) Decision Day Party on Monday, May 1st. Students got to share their post-secondary plans, celebrate their accomplishments, and support their fellow classmates as they venture forth into the next phase of their lives while enjoying some ice cream and cake. Shout out to Ms. Erneste and Ms. Small for making it all possible! WHSAD's Class of 2017 will graduate on June 28th at 4:00 pm at Cooper Union's Great Hall. … [Read more...]