Saturday Academy, a partnership of the FAO Schwarz Education Center and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, for students in grades 8–12. Classes are held at the Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue @ 103rd Street in NYC. Saturday Academy is a free six-session program for students interested in American History and SAT preparation. There’s no homework and all course materials are provided. Spring 2017 courses meet on Saturdays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 22, and 29. Students are expected to attend all six sessions and will receive a Certificate of Achievement at the end of the program. Spring 2017 Courses include: Bell Curves SAT Skills African Americans and the Global … [Read more...]
Guidance News for Juniors
Guidance News for Juniors
13 Things College Bound Juniors Can Do Now
Junior year is a wonderful time to start thinking about college admissions. Unfortunately many students wait to until senior year to really focus on college admissions. However, waiting until senior year can bring a lot of additional stress that no one needs. Therefore, here are 13 things college bound juniors can do now to help their case as a college applicant next year. ***Reposted from https://jlvcollegecounseling.com (Posted on January 23, 2017 by Jessica Velasco)*** Focus on your studies Junior year grades may be the most important in college admissions. They are the colleges’ first impressions of your academic ability. Colleges will need your senior year grades, but when you submit your application, … [Read more...]
Summer Internship at the West Side YMCA
The YMCA recognizes many teenagers cannot secure work over the summer. The majority of employment opportunities available to teens oftentimes do very little to build their resumes or skill sets. The West Side YMCA has developed Teen Career Connection (TTC) to address this need. TCC is an eight-week comprehensive internship program, providing NYC youth an unparalleled opportunity. TTC is an eight week program, which consists of two weeks of job readiness training and six weeks of the internship. Participants are placed in their industry of choice and are paired to a mentor for the entirety of the program. Participants also received two monthly metro cards, a $300 clothing stipend and a $1,500 "working" … [Read more...]
27th Annual Latino College Expo
27th Annual Latino College Expo & Leadership Summit Saturday, March 18th, 2017 @ NYU Kimmel Center 12pm -3pm 60 Washington Square South, 4th Floor About the FREE LATINO COLLEGE EXPO The Latino College Expo (LCE) is your gateway to meeting admissions representatives from over 100 public and private colleges, universities and community based organizations. Founded in 1990, LCE's mission has been to "elevate the educational aspirations of the Latino community and all youth". Click here for more information and to register … [Read more...]
Need Help Building Your Potential College List?
With close to 4,000 options for college, the selection process can be overwhelming. How do you even start to look at them? This information session will help families understand how to effectively narrow the options and ultimately select the right college. Geared towards 11th graders, participants will learn: –How to identify student strengths and interests –How to match students with the colleges that are the best fit –How to utilize academics, activities and “extras” to put together the strongest college list possible Registration is now open! Click here. Enter through the **77th Street entrance of the Museum** (between Central Park West and Columbus Ave) and head to the Kaufmann Theater when you arrive! … [Read more...]
“Paying for College” Info Session – Saturday Jan 7th
Once the applications are all submitted, parents and students are still faced with the daunting task of paying for college! FAFSA, CSS/PROFILE, TAP... there might be many things that feel confusing. This information session will provide a comprehensive overview of what you need to do to be considered for financial aid, the types programs available, and how families can tackle paying for college, including: –When and how to apply for loans, scholarships, and work study –How to determine which options best suit their needs –How eligibility is determined and understanding the fine print January 7, 2017 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM The American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West, New York, NY … [Read more...]
Full Ride College Scholarship for Juniors
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and required fees for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge Scholarship also provides an annual stipend for books and supplies. This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any Accredited American University. Anyone of any background, pursuing an academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. Students apply for the Coolidge Scholarship during their junior year of high school. Finalists are flown in for a finalist weekend at the Coolidge Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont where they interview with the Coolidge Scholars Finalist Jury, chaired by … [Read more...]
COLLEGE EXPO – JAN 14TH
Bottom Line NY College Expo 2017 At this event you will be able to:-Speak to current students and alumni from over 25 colleges and universities, -Listen to a panel of current students and alumni about the transition to college, -Bring your parent along so that they get more information about how to analyze financial aid packages, -Win gift cards and prizes through our raffles, -And, most importantly, HAVE FUN! Please spread the word about this great event to your friends and family members and make sure they RSVP as well! Event Details: January 14th, 2017 12:00 PM-2:30 PM Forchelli Conference Center Feil Hall, Brooklyn Law School 200 State Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 If you would like to attend … [Read more...]
Junior Bulletin & Announcements
Junior year is in full swing and students have begun the post-secondary planning process. Heather Butts, from HEALTH for Youths, has pushed into all the Junior classes to help students think about what they want in a college and/or career. Several college admissions reps have presented to the students at WHSAD. Many students attend a college fair on Nov 15th at the Aviator Center. We also had a day trip to SUNY Binhamton and SUNY Oneonta earlier this month. We will continue the planning process over then next few months with a variety of PTA workshops designed to help parents understand the college application process, SAT/ACT, financial aid, and more. Please see the attached flyer for details or call … [Read more...]
The Christophers’ Annual Poster Contest – Win $$
Students in Grades 9 through 12 are invited to participate in The Christophers' 27th Annual Poster Contest Create a 16 x 20 inch poster based on the theme "You Can Make a Difference" 1st Prize - $1000, 2nd Prize - $500, 3rd Prize - $250 [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ChristophersPosterContest2017.pdf"] … [Read more...]