Guidance Department

If you would like to broaden your search for scholarships and financial aid information visit http://www.scholarships.com/  The database is updated regularly.  You must register in order to use the site. 

Another good website to check for scholarship opportunities is http://www.fastweb.com/content/college-scholarships 

Please ask your guidance counselor about any of the open houses or information sessions that are listed.  Many of them are out of state colleges holding their sessions in NY.  Some may require registration.  Those that take place on a weekday are generally in the evening.  Your counselor has the details. 

Reminders: 

• Official transcripts may not be given to students.  Transcripts are mailed directly to colleges or scholarship organizations.  The fee is $2 per transcript.  This covers the costs of copying and mailing applications and transcripts.
• Seniors who plan to visit a college/attend an interview on a school day must request a permission form to be filled out by a parent.  Forms may be picked up from your counselor.  Forms must be returned to your counselor for her signature and then be given to the Student Life Office no later than one day before a visit.  Seniors should make every effort to make these visits on days off.
• Remember, if you need to see your counselor, drop by and ask for an appointment.

                                        COLLEGE FAIRS

Big Apple College Fairs 2009

·         Wednesday, October 14,  Lehman College, Bronx, NY….5pm-8pm

·         Thursday, October 15, Washington Irving High School, Manhattan, NY….5pm-8pm

·         Friday, October 16, Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY…1pm-4pm

·         Saturday, October 17, College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY…1pm-4pm

·         Sunday, October 18, St. John’s University, Queens, NY…1pm-4pm

The Black College Expo Tour

·         October 24 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City

www.thecollegeexpo.org 

                    COLLEGES VISITING CATHEDRAL 

10/1                        Union College                                     11:44                                     Cafeteria

                                St. John’s University                           2:15                                      Guidance Office 

10/6                        Stonehill College                               11:44                                     Cafeteria

                                LaRoche College                                  2:15                                     Guidance Office 

10/7                        Manhattanville College                    11:44                                     Cafeteria  

10/8                        University of Buffalo                        11:44                                     Cafeteria 

10/9                        Amherst College                              11:44                                     Cafeteria 

10/15                     LeMoyne College                              11:44                                     Cafeteria

                                Post University                                    

10/16                     St. Francis University                       11:44                                     Cafeteria 

10/20                     SUNY Albany                                      11:44                                     Cafeteria 

10/23                     College of Mt. St. Vincent                11:44                                     Cafeteria 

10/27                     Drew University                                 11:44                                     Cafeteria  

                               COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES
 

DAY/DATE                                                COLLEGE                                                           PLACE 

Saturday, 10/10                                  College of St. Rose                                             Albany, NY 

Monday, 10/12                                    SUNY Fredonia                                                   Fredonia, NY 

Monday, 10/12                                    College of St. Rose                                             Albany, NY 

Monday, 10/12                                    SUNY Cortland                                                   Cortland, NY               

Monday, 10/12                                    Wellesley College                                              Wellesley, MA
 

Saturday, 10/17                                  SUNY Canton                                                      Canton, NY 

Saturday, 10/17                                  College of St. Rose                                             Albany, NY 

Saturday, 10/17                                  Drew University                                                  Madison, NJ
 

Saturday, 10/17                                  UMASS Amherst                                                Amherst, MA 
 

Saturday, 10/17                                  Johnson & Wales University                           Providence, RI 

Saturday, 10/17                                  Manhattanville College                                     Purchase, NY 

Saturday, 10/17                                  Felician College                                                 Rutherford, NJ 

Saturday, 10/17                                  Grove City College                                            Grove City, PA 

Saturday, 10/17                                  Keuka College                                                   Keuka College, NY 

Saturday, 10/17                                  NY Institute of Technology                             Central Islip, NY 

Saturday, 10/17                                  University of Buffalo                                        Buffalo, NY 

Saturday, 10/17                                  Wheaton College                                              Norton, MA 

Saturday, 10/17                                  Lebanon Valley College                                   Annville, PA 

Saturday, 10/17                                  Mercy College                                                    All Campus Locations 

Saturday, 10/17                                  Wheelock College                                             Boston, MA 

Sunday, 10/18                                     Curry College                                                    Milton, MA 

Sunday, 10/18                                     Hallmark Inst of Photography                        Turner Falls, MA 

Sunday, 10/18                                     St. Thomas Aquinas College                           Sparkill, NY 

Saturday, 10/24                                  University of the Arts                                       Philadelphia, PA 

Saturday, 10/24                                  SUNY Maritime                                                 Bronx, NY 

Saturday, 10/24                                  College of Westchester                                   White Plains, NY 

Sunday, 10/25                                     LeMoyne College                                              Syracuse, NY
 

Sunday, 10/25                                     Hofstra University                                            Hempstead, NY
 

Sunday, 10/25                                     St. Joseph’s College                                        Brooklyn, NY
 

Sunday, 10/25                                     Manhattan College                                          Riverdale, NY
 

Saturday, 10/31                                  Delaware State University                             Dover, DE 

                                   INFORMATION SESSIONS
 

DAY/DATE                                          COLLEGE                                                          PLACE
 

Wednesday, 10/14                              Dartmouth College                                            NYC
 

Sunday, 10/25                                     Washington University, St. Louis                  NYC 

OTHER DATES TO NOTE 

10/1        Registration deadline for November SAT exam 

10/2        First day of late registration for November SAT exam 

10/10     SAT exam 

10/15     SUNY applications due to Guidance

Last day of late registration for November SAT exam               

10/24     ACT exam 

10/29     CUNY applications due to Guidance 

10/31     Registration deadline for December SAT exam 

11/1        First day of late registration for December SAT exam 

11/6        Registration deadline for December ACT exam 

11/7        SAT exam

                                                 SCHOLARSHIPS 

1) The Coca-Cola Scholarship (deadline 10/31) awards 250 achievement-based awards each year.  Students must have at least an 85 average at the end of their junior year and be well-rounded individuals with highly developed interests in their community.   

Students must submit an application online at www.coca-colascholars.org for an application.  If you need help, see your counselor. 

2) The AXA Achievement Scholarship (deadline 12/15/09) awards 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.  

3) JPMorgan Chase Smart Start Scholarship (deadline 1/25/10) 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 2010.  The scholarship applies to all majors except life sciences and fine arts.  It requires that you take the SAT I exam no later than December 2008 and submit an essay.  Visit www.jpmorganchase.com/smartstart or see your guidance counselor for more details.   

4) 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.