Learn about SUNY's two and four-year engineering and engineering technology programs through this special-focus group information session,specifically designed for high school juniors and their families. We will explore the magnitude of SUNY's engineering majors, how to prepare for an engineering career, and discuss the future job outlook. The session will also include an admissions overview and time for individual questions. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Start Time: 5:30 pm Location: SUNY Welcome Center (inside the College of Optometry Building) Schwarz Theater 33 West 42nd Street - New York, NY Register ONLINE Directions: To New York City by Train or Bus If you are arriving in New York City by train at either Grand … [Read more...]
Guidance News for Seniors
Guidance News for Seniors
The City College of New York Open House
The City College of New York (CCNY) is hosting an Undergraduate Open House on Saturday October 24, 2015 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Faculty, staff, and current students representing all of the various schools and administrative units of City College will be on-hand to meet and greet you. Please RSVP online by creating your own personal "My City" account at www.ccny.cuny.edu/mycity. … [Read more...]
Burger King Scholars Program
The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $25.3 million in scholarships and the program continues to grow. Last year alone $2.7 million in scholarships were awarded. Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good citizenship and education were the values that defined BURGER KING® co-founder James W. McLamore. It was those values that helped realize a dream and it is those same values that are the core of the BURGER KING McLAMORE℠ Foundation, which will continue to build on his legacy and his commitment to … [Read more...]
The New York Times College Scholarship Program
Applications are available for the New York Times College Scholarship. Application Due Monday, October 26th The Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors in public, private or parochial schools in the five boroughs who have demonstrated academic achievement and community service while facing significant obstacles. This year, we intend to support ten students with scholarships of up to $15,000 a year. Students must enroll in a full-time course of study at an accredited college or university in the United States. Each scholarship will be renewable, as long as the student maintains a good academic record. The program currently awards scholarships to ten New York City high school seniors in the top 10 percent of their graduating … [Read more...]
THE COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
THE COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 27th class in 2015, the Foundation has provided over 5,550 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $56 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Our application is up! Current high school seniors may click here to apply now through October 31, 2015. Click here to read the application instructions. We hosted a Twitter Chat on October 8 and answered questions about our application … [Read more...]
Senior Contract & Dues
Attached is the senior contract & dues payment schedule. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Nelson, 718-388-1260 or nelson@whsad.org [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/senior-contract-2015.doc"] … [Read more...]
Macaulay Honors Information Session
Macaulay Honors College @CUNY inspires and prepares high achieving students to solve the challenges facing New York City, our nation, and the global community. Selected for their academic merit and leadership potential, Macaulay students enroll as undergraduates in one of eight CUNY colleges and take additional courses designed to build critical thinking skills. Students can earn a full tuition scholarship. Click here for more information. Applications are due by December 1st, 2015 Seniors interested in applying to the Macaulay Honors program should attend an information session. The next session is 10/7/15. Click here to register online. [gview … [Read more...]
Senior Guidance Appointments
Individual guidance appointments will be conducted during the next several weeks. During the conference we will discuss Academic Senior Contracts, your current transcript, college planning and applications. You are required to bring with you the completed College Wish List, Biographical From and Student Questionnaire. Please make sure you attend your scheduled appointment. Students who miss their appointments may be placed at the end of the list. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Biographical-Information-Worksheet.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/College-Wish-List.doc"] [gview … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #1
Welcome Back Students & Parents, I am looking forward to an exciting and rewarding Senior Year. Below you will find the October Senior Bulletin. Each month I will provide you with a Bulletin highlighting key due dates, announcements and items you should be working on. The first order of business is to register for the SAT. Many students opt to take the SAT in October (registration closed) or November to raise their spring score. Students can register on their own or with me. Fee waivers are available in my office. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SeniorBulletinOctober2.pdf"] … [Read more...]