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...]
Guidance Posts
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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...]
Bridging the Gap/STEP (FREE) Summer Program
Bridging the Gap Program is a State funded program at New York City College of Technology and we are serving middle and high school students (7th to 12th grade). All Classes are FREE!! In Summer 2017, BTG is offering: * Robotics * English Language Arts (ELA) * Math (Algebra I, II, Geometry, Trigonometry) * SAT. Math Prep. (ONLY for RISING 12th Grade) Deadline to submit applications: June 16th, 2017 by 3pm Program Starts: Monday, July 10th, 2017 Program End: Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 (4weeks) Time: 9:30am- 1:00pm (Monday thru. Thursday) * MetroCard and Lunch will be provided. * Attached is BTG Summer 2017 application … [Read more...]
Rising Seniors College Workshop
The WHSAD guidance department is hosting a “Rising Seniors College Preparation Workshop” for students and their parents on, Tuesday, May 16th 2017, from 5:30pm-7:00pm and Saturday, May 20th 2017, from 11:00am-12:30pm. Topics to be covered include: TRANSCRIPT “Is your child on target to graduate in June 2016?” SAT’S/REGENTS “Is your child considered College Ready?” 2-YEAR VS. 4-YEAR PROGRAMS CUNY/SUNY/PRIVATE/OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, COMMON APP, FEES AND DEADLINES SEEK/EOP/HEOP FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS RECOMMENDATIONS & ESSAYS SENIOR DUES AND ACTIVITIES Please RSVP to Ms. Terraferma at 718-388-1260 x3311 or terraferma@whsad.org. Please indicate which session you will … [Read more...]
Intro To Engineering Summer Course @ City Tech
Students entering 11th and 12th grade this fall are eligible for the College Now: Introduction to Engineering and Computer Technologies Summer Course. See your guidance counselor for an application. This course, will introduce them to four engineering disciplines through an exploration of basic concepts in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design Technology; Computer Systems Technology; Electrical Engineering Technology; and Electromechanical and Computer Engineering Technology. Every Thursday trips are scheduled to expose students to career information at local industries and government labs, including Linda Tools, the Electronic Maintenance Division of MTA, and the NY Hall of Science. Students in the New York City … [Read more...]
Free College Prep for Juniors
Attention Juniors: Do you want help getting into college? Bottom Line provides the FREE 1-on-1 college prep and financial aid services. Student meet with a dedicated counselor of help on the following services: creating a college list researching college options analyzing admission chances developing a college application plan brainstorming and editing college application essays preparing applications NACAC fee waivers submitting applications searching for scholarships completing financial aid applications arranging campus visits and admissions interviews analyzing financial aid packages deciding which college to attend based on fit and affordability Students should be: NYC … [Read more...]
SUNY – NYC Info Sessions
The SUNY Welcome Center in NYC is excited to announce our spring Information Session schedule. I hope you and your child can attend! Students can register for all sessions here: www.suny.edu/studentevents. Which SUNY Are You? Perfect for the high school junior beginning to explore SUNY campuses, academic programs, and the application process. Wednesday, March 1, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 5:30 p.m. Engineering & Engineering Technology A session specifically designed for high school juniors interested in Engineering. Wednesday, March 15, 5:30 p.m. Educational Opportunity Program Understanding EOP, … [Read more...]