Guidance Department

SUNY has a schedule of their colleges and universities that are hosting open houses.  If you are interested in any SUNY schools, ask your guidance counselor for details about the SUNY open houses.

                                             COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES 

DAY/DATE                                           COLLEGE                                              PLACE 

Saturday, 11/3                                     St. Michael’s College                           Burlington, VT 

Sunday, 11/4                                        LeMoyne College                               Syracuse, NY 
 

Sunday, 11/4                                        Merrimack College                            North Andover, MA 
 

Sunday, 11/4                                        Iona College                                      New Rochelle, NY 
 

Sunday, 11/4                                        Queens College                                  Queens, NY

Saturday, 11/10                                   St. Michael’s College                          Burlington, VT

Saturday, 11/10                                   NY Institute of Technology                Old Westbury, NY

Saturday, 11/10                                   Manhattanville College                       Purchase, NY 

Saturday, 11/10                                   SUNY New Paltz                                 New Paltz, NY 

Saturday, 11/10                                   Johnson & Wales University               Providence, RI 

Saturday, 11/10                                   Bridgewater College                            Bridgewater, VA 

Saturday, 11/10                                   Western New England College             Springfield, MA 

Sunday, 11/11                                      NY Institute of Technology                 NYC 

Sunday, 11/11                                      CUNY John Jay College                     NYC 

Sunday, 11/11                                      University of Tampa                           Tampa, FL 

Sunday, 11/11                                      Mt. St. Mary College                          Newburgh, NY
 

Sunday, 11/11                                      St. John’s University                          Queens, NY 

Monday, 11/12                                     SUNY Cortland                                  Cortland, NY 

Saturday, 11/17                                   Berkeley College                                  various 

Saturday, 11/17                                   St. Michael’s College                            Burlington, VT 

Saturday, 11/17                                   SUNY Canton                                       Canton, NY 

Saturday, 11/17                                   Felician College                                     Rutherford, NJ 

INFORMATION SESSIONS
 

DAY/DATE                                           COLLEGE                                                 PLACE
 

Sunday, 11/11                                      Mt. St. Vincent                                      Riverdale, NY
 

Sunday, 11/18                                      Mt. St. Vincent                                      Riverdale, NY

 OTHER DATES TO NOTE 

11/1        Deadline for CUNY Honors College application- Early Decision  

11/2        ACT registration deadline date for December test 

11/3        SAT exam 

11/15     All College applications due to Guidance 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

1) The Ron Brown Scholarship Program awards $40,000 ($10,000 per year) scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African American students.  The  scholarship committee places strong emphasis on academic achievement and community service.  Students must be US citizens or permanent residents.  The scholarship may only be used at four-year colleges and universities in the US.  There are two deadline dates; November 1 and January 9.  Ask your counselor for more details.   

2) The Society of Automotive Engineers is offering a number of scholarships (deadline 12/1/07) to qualified students who are interested in studying engineering and the related sciences.  You must intend to earn a degree in engineering or related science, be a US citizen, and meet the minimum GPA and SAT/ACT requirements as outlined by each scholarship.  See your counselor for more details.   

3) The AXA Achievement Scholarship (deadline 12/15/07) awards up to $15,000 in scholarships to students who show ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; and the ability to succeed in college.  Visit www.axa-achievement.com for details.  

4) Commerce Bank is offering $1,000 scholarships (deadline 12/15/07) to seniors enrolled in full-time programs at accredited two- or four-year colleges in the US.  You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be employed or actively involved in your community.  For more details and to apply online, visit commerceonline.com/americandream.   

5) JPMorgan Chase Smart Start Scholarship (deadline 1/4/08) awards a four-year full tuition scholarship at one of its member colleges.  The scholarship is open to all NYC residents who plan to attend college in the Fall of 2008.  The scholarship applies to specific majors and requires that you take the SAT I exam no later than December 2007 and submit an essay.  Visit www.jpmorganchase.com/smartstart or see your guidance counselor for more details.   

6) The Skidmore College Department of Music is awarding a four-year scholarship ($10,000 each year) through their Filene Foundation Music Competition.  You must attend Skidmore College and complete your admission application by 1/15/07.  You may visit www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship to enter.  The deadline is 1/15/08. 

7)  The National Commission for Cooperative Education is sponsoring The National Co-op Scholarship Program (deadline 2/15/08).  They are offering 185 merit co-op scholarships to students who have a B+ or better.  You must write an essay as part of the application.  See your counselor for more information. 

8)  The Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to selected women who plan to major in Physical Education Teacher Education.  The deadline for submission is 3/1/08.  Visit http://nysahperd.org/deitz_scholarship.htm for an application and further information or see your counselor if you plan on majoring in Physical Education.  

9) Discover Colleges provides a free private college information service as well as a $2,500 private college scholarship drawing.  Lon onto www.discovercolleges.com to be entered for the drawing.