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 

College Office Update (Week of 9/29)

Good afternoon seniors!

Each week, look out for an update like this one that will give you the latest deadlines, updates, and resources to best help you in the college process.  We have tons of college representatives coming in his month, so be sure to scroll to the bottom for the list! You can also find this information and resources on CUNY, SUNY, scholarships, financial aid, and more on our HPHS College Facebook Page.
 
SENIOR PARENT NIGHT

-        - This Wednesday night, 6-7:30 in Room 321

-         Join us for resources, a review of the college application process, and more!  

CUNY APPLICATION WORKSHOPS:

• Workshops will be held 8^th and 9^th periods every Wednesday in October (Oct 1^st, 8^th,  22^nd, 29^th).
• You must fill out the attached “Making the CUNY List” worksheet and meet with me before attending a CUNY Application Workshop!! This worksheet should include a list of 6 safety, target, and reach schools. Copies of this worksheet can also be found outside the college office.
• Once you fill out the worksheet, bring it to me for a FIVE minute meeting. Once the list is approved, you will receive a ticket to attend a CUNY Application Workshop.

**If you attended Summer College Seminar and are prepared with your list, come ASAP for a ticket- you are eligible for this Wednesday’s workshop.**   

UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS + Visits

-         - Barnard College HEOP Breakfast Program, THIS Thursday, October 2^nd at 7:45am: For females interested in Barnard College, located on the Upper West Side. We will hear from Admissions, Financial Aid, and their Opportunity Program Office, as well as tour the campus. We will return to the school by 12:45pm. See us for a permissions slip – ASAP!

-         - Hispanic College Fair @ Lehman College, Tuesday, October 7^th at 10:15 AM: ONLY 50 seniors can participate (you do not have to be Hispanic to attend), so pick up your permission slip from the college office today!

-         - Is Baruch College your top choice? Do you have at least a GPA of 85 and SAT of 1100 (CR + M)? You may be eligible to a special visit to Baruch for a day. Reach out to me if you’re interested. 

OCTOBER COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS
In the coming months, many admission representatives will be visiting the College Office! These include CUNYs, SUNYs, and private colleges. These representatives will most likely be the individuals reviewing YOUR applications. Meeting face-to-face with them is very important.  If you have class, please drop by the office for a special pass.

-         John Jay College, THIS Wednesday, 10/1, 7^th Pd

-         Johnson & Wales, Friday, 10/3, 5^th Pd

-         College of Mt. Saint Vincent, 10/6, 2^nd Pd

-         Arcadia University, 10/6, 5^th Pd

-         SUNY Albany, 10/10, 3^rd Pd

-         Vanderbilt University, 10/16, 3^rd Pd

-         Lafayette College, 10/15, 5^th Pd

-         CUNY Central, 10/20, 2^nd Pd

-         Adelphi University, 10/20, 4^th Pd

-         College of St. Rose, 10/21, 3^rd Pd

-         University of Bridgeport, 10/21, 5^th Pd

-         University of Connecticut, 10/22, 5^th Pd

-         Wheaton College, 10/23, 4^th Pd

-         Juniata College, 10/23, 5^th Pd

Stay tuned for more updates. Reach out with any questions or concerns. If we’re not in the office—send us an email!

The College Office

Weekly Tip: Check your email every day. You will be receiving important information from the college office, intended colleges (including potential acceptances, information on financial aid), and from future professors that you can’t miss!

College Office Update (Week of 9/13)

Hello Class of 2015 seniors!   

In this post, I’ll be covering the most important deadlines this fall.   Be sure to jot these dates in your planner.

Upcoming Sessions/Workshops

• Informational CUNY session, Monday, 9/22  8th or 9^th Pd and Tuesday, 9/23  7^th or 8^th Pd, Upper Auditorium: You’ll get a brief overview of CUNY, the application process, receive an admissions profile, and learn next steps!

• ·         CUNY Application Workshops:

o   EVERY Wednesday in October, 8^th and 9^th Pd (location to-be-determined)

o   We will take you through the application online and answer any questions

o   ** In order to attend the CUNY Application Workshop, you must have filled out the“Making the CUNY List” worksheet (you will receive this in the informational session) and have your CUNY list approved by me. This means you must stop by the office BEFORE the CUNY application deadline on October 31^st!**

·         Senior College Planning Night, October 1^st from 6-7:30pm: You and your parents are invited to learn more about the college application process and how to prepare for your senior year

Tips and Tools

• SAT registration: If you missed the October deadline, sign up for November. Remember that colleges take your BEST COMBINED score from two tests! You may receive up to two SAT fee waivers, however, if you fail to show up to the test, it’s still considered as a fee waiver used. With that said - be sure to attend and arrive to the test no later than 7:45am with your admissions ticket and photo ID in hand. Map out your route to the test center in advance – being mindful of bus detours or changes in train schedules.

•  Like HPHS College Office on Facebook for updates, articles, and more! www.facebook.com/HPHSCollege

• Scholarships: You may search for scholarships at websites such as www.fastweb.com and www.highfivescholarships.com. Scholarships should NEVER cost money. If a mailing you receive seems like a scam, see your advisor before giving out your information.

• College Representative Visits: In the coming months, many admission representatives will be visiting the College Office! These include CUNYs, SUNYs, and private colleges. These representatives will most likely be the individuals reviewing YOUR applications. Meeting face-to-face with them is very important! See a calendar of upcoming representative visits on the College Office door. Our next rep visit is TOMORROW – SKIDMORE COLLEGE (located a few hours from NYC in upstate NY) is visiting us during 5^th Period.  Skidmore is an awesome college that offers a ton of unique majors and really amazing financial aid. Please attend if you’d like to learn more! http://www.skidmore.edu/.

Thanks to those who have already dropped by and filled out a CDI College and Career Readiness Enrollment form for senior year. If you haven’t done so, please come by (and spread the word!) during a free period or after school to pick up a form and say hello. We look forward to meeting with you!

Best,

Fatimah and Marina

Welcome!

Welcome to the first HPHS College Office blog! Here, you will receive the LATEST updates, UPCOMING deadlines, RESOURCES, relevant news, and MORE! Check back frequently (or subscribe to our emails by adding your email address to the right side of this blog.

Meet your advisors and CDI staff!

Seniors Last name A-K, your advisor is FATIMAH: Fatimahshalash@cdi-ny.org

Seniors Last name L-Z, your advisor is MARINA: MarinaRoyo@cdi-ny.org

Check out the college office expectations in the "About Us" tab for general guidelines, and browse through other tabs for great resources. Look out for our next post!

In the meantime, swing by the college office (during a free period or after school only) or send us an email with questions or introductions. Looking forward to meeting all of you.

HPHS College Office