Attention Seniors, May 1st is National Decision Day which means the pressure is on for high school seniors to make final college decisions. WHSAD will be hosting a celebratory party during 3rd & 4th period for students who have committed to the college of their choice. In order to receive a ticket, you must provide Ms. Terraferma with a copy of your college acceptance letter. Students (& Staff) are encouraged to wear college attire. Photos will be taken. #IDecided Click here for a National Decision Day Checklist … [Read more...]
Guidance News for Juniors
Guidance News for Juniors
Excelsior Scholarship is Now Opened
Excelsior Scholarship application for the 2018-19 is now available. Students will need there TAP user name, password and Pin Number. Click here if you still have not applied for TAP. (NY State Tuition Assistance Program) The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free. Click here to apply. An applicant must: be a resident of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the term; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have either graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test, as … [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...]
Senior Bulletin #4
Attached is the senior bulletin for January. Note: The deadline to apply to CUNY is Feb 1st. Make sure you have submitted all your CUNY/SUNY supplements by Feb 1st as well. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Cohort-T-Senior-Bulletin-4.pdf"] … [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...]