College Office Update (Week of 10/6)

Please read this college update carefully, as it has important deadlines and resources:

The SAT is THIS SATURDAY, October 11^th!

- Don’t forget! Be sure to have your photo ID ready, your ticket printed, a calculator, and your alarm set (or two).

 -Tip: Plan out your commute in advance and give yourself at least an extra 30 minutes for train/bus delays or traffic.
 
- GOOD LUCK! Go in with confidence.

CUNY APPLICATION WORKSHOPS:

• Workshops will be held 8^th and 9^th periods Wednesday October 8th, Thursday October 16th, Wednesday October 22nd and Wednesday October 29th!
• You must fill out the“Making the CUNY List” worksheet before attending a CUNY Application Workshop!! This worksheet should include a list of 6 safety, target, and reach schools. Copies of this worksheet can  be found outside the college office or in your email. 
• Once you fill out the worksheet, bring it to your advisor for a FIVE minute meeting. Once the list is approved, you will receive a ticket to attend a CUNY Application Workshop
• If you’ve completed the workshop, remember to pay your fee and send your SAT scores!

OCTOBER COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS

In the coming months, many admission representatives will be visiting the College Office!  These representatives will most likely be the individuals reviewing YOUR applications, so bring your best self and your questions! If you have class, please drop by the office for a special pass.

•  THIS FRIDAY: October 10^th (3^rd pd): SUNY Albany
• October 14^th (4^th pd): NJ City University
• October 14^th (5^th pd): St. Francis College (Brooklyn Heights, NY)

Scholarship for DACA (Deferred Action) Students!

TheDream.US is a national scholarship fund for DREAMers. They provide college scholarships to highly motivated DREAMers who have DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) or TPS (Temporary Protected Status) approval. For more information on the scholarship and how to apply go to http://www.thedream.us/scholars/scholarship-guidelines/. Your application and supporting documents must be submitted by October 26, 2014, by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time.   You can apply for the Scholarship by clicking here: https://www.scholarsapply.org/thedreamus. If you’re eligible, we will work with you confidentially as we understand that this is sensitive information.

Best,

The College Office