SENIOR BULLETIN #5 MARCH/APRIL 2015 Check list for college Did you submit your college application(s) to Ms. Erneste? Did you submit your SAT scores to the colleges that requested them? Did you request that your midyear grades/transcripts to be sent to the colleges? Did you complete all your supplementary forms for SUNY? Did you complete your FAFSA (Financial Aid)? Did you return your SAR (Student Aid Report) with the necessary corrections? Did you apply for TAP? Did you apply for any scholarships? Have you given your guidance counselor a copy of your college acceptance letter(s)? Did you send your $65 payment to CUNY/UAPC? Did you get an appointment for the CUNY assessment tests? Did you take your … [Read more...]
Scholarship Opportunities!!
The Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering Application deadline is March 1, 2015 Awarded to a high school senior from an ethnic minority (African-American, Hispanic, and Native American) who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university. Scholarship awarded in two, $2,500 disbursements each at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters of the freshman year. See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply and for the application. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship $7,500 annually A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22 Present evidence … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #4
HAVEN’T APPLIED TO COLLEGE YET? Many colleges have rolling admissions and are reviewing applications as they receive them. You still have time to submit applications. See Ms. Erneste ASAP! COLLEGE APPLICATIONS–.CUNY/SUNY applications are also still being processed. See Ms. Erneste if you have not applied. If you have not sent your $65 payment to CUNY – YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT BEING PROCESSED! Send your payment ASAP! **Note; Students who applied to SUNY colleges are reminded to complete the supplemental application. Students who applied to CUNY City College are also reminded to complete the supplemental application for the Engineering. Baruch and Hunter also require essays!! SCHOLARSHIPS - Information available in … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #3
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS CUNY---Apply now for the City University of New York. CUNY at www.cuny.edu. Application fee is $65. Many of you have missed the soft deadline of November 15th for college applications. Please note that the extended and FINAL deadline is December 22nd 2014. *NOTE Students who applied to CUNY City College MUST complete the supplemental application for the Engineering and/or Architectural majors. Baruch College and Hunter College also require essays. Please see me for further information. *To find our school when filling out your college applications please type in “Architecture and Des” on the CUNY application. DO NOT ENTER “HARRY VAN ARSDALE”!! WHSAD’s CEEB code is “330711” SUNY---Apply at … [Read more...]
Senior Bulletin #2-September/October
SAT REGISTRATION DATES AND DEADLINES STUDENTS APPLYING TO A 4-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY MUST TAKE THE SAT. TEST DATES DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION *LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 11 SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER 26 NOVEMBER 8 OCTOBER 9 OCTOBER 24 DECEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 21 JANUARY 24 DECEMBER 29 JANUARY 9 MARCH 14 FEBRUARY 13 FEBRUARY 27 Test Fee - $52.00 Fee waivers are available to qualified students in the guidance office. Registration and information available online at SAT.org/register. Fee waivers are not available for late registration. ACT Fee waivers are available on a limited basis. Most colleges do not require for you to take the ACT’s if you … [Read more...]