Attention Seniors & Parents WHSAD will be hosting a CUNY Application Day on Wednesday October 18th. Our CUNY Rep and volunteers will be here to assist all students in submitting their CUNY application for Fall 2018. Sessions will take place during their US Government Class Period. Students must set up their CUNY Portal Accounts before the 18th. Click here On the 18th, you should bring: Your Social Security Number Your list, in priority order, of the CUNY colleges you want to apply to (choose up to 6 schools) A copy of your parent’s 2016 Federal Tax Return (1040) Completed SEEK/CD Worksheet (if eligible) A $65 Dollar Money Order* *Fee waivers are available for qualifying students. Make sure … [Read more...]
Guidance News for Seniors
Baruch College Open House Saturday 10/14
There are a lot of great ways to learn about Baruch College, but one of the best is by coming to our Open House. We invite you and your family to attend our next Open House on Saturday, October 14th at 10am. You'll learn about our academic programs, student life, financial aid, housing, take a guided tour, and more! Come see why U.S. News & World Report ranks Baruch College as one of the top schools in the region. Reserve your spot today! Can’t make it to our Open House? Check out our website to find another time to visit. … [Read more...]
Architecture & Design College Fair
The Center for Architecture is hosting their annual Architecture and Design College Fair on Saturday, November 4, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Price: Free High School students from the tri-state area are invited to attend this free college fair to learn more about applying to architecture school. Representatives from schools both within and outside of New York State will be on-hand at the Center for Architecture to meet with 2017 Participating Schools: Bernard & Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at The City College of New York Boston Architectural College College for Creative Studies Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design, University of Arkansas IIT … [Read more...]
Free SUNY Financial Aid Workshops
Once again, SUNY is offering two Financial Aid Days to assist students and their families in applying for financial aid and completing the FAFSA. This year, the dates are October 14 and November 18. These workshops are free of charge and open to all prospective college students and their families. Students can register at one of the 47 locations throughout New York State by going online at www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling 1.800.342.3811. … [Read more...]
Free Intro To College Workshop – Deadline to Apply 10/10
Bridging the Gap/STEP FREE Program is offering an “Intro to College/ College Readiness Workshop in Fall 2017 to high school seniors (12th grade). This FREE workshop will help high school seniors to prepare and apply for, and succeed in, college. The class will provide college and financial aid counseling, essay writing workshops – everything high school seniors need to get into and pay for college. · Important steps to take in 12th grades o College visits and investigation o Interest assessments o Essay writing o Understanding what colleges are looking for in perspective students o Resources for investigating … [Read more...]
STEM Career Day – November 7th
Registration just opened for the 6th Annual STEM Career Day. High Schools: 6th Annual STEM Matters NYC Career Day Registration Deadline: Friday, October 20, 2017 Event: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Contact: STEMCareerDay@schools.nyc.gov /212-608-6164 High school students interested in learning more about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), are invited to learn first-hand about career pathways in these fields by visiting up to two New York City companies for an inside look. There are so many STEM careers in unexpected places. High school students sign up for the event individually and travel on their own to their chosen companies. Sessions take place at individual companies and occur from … [Read more...]
Senior Rings
Seniors do you want to purchase your high school rings? Date: Tuesday November 21st, 2017 Place: Auditorium Time: 9 - 11 am Cost: $65.00 or $105.00. depending on the ring size and metals used. Payment: Cash, money orders or checks made out to 'Reed Rings'. Please see Ms. Nelson if there are any questions in room 232A … [Read more...]
CLASS OF 2018
Black College Expo
Black College Expo will take place on September 30th, 2017 from 10 am to 3pm Over 50 universities, on the spot scholarships (bring your SAT scores), seminars and workshops. $10 at the door, $8 online at www.thecollegeexpo.org or call 877-427-4100 at Medgar Evers College 1650 Bedford Ave Brooklyn, NY … [Read more...]
STEM College and Career Fair
STEM College and Career Fair will take place October 15th from 1pm - 4pm at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in NYC. Talk to colleges and universities representatives about their STEM degree programs. Learn about internship and career opportunities from STEM industry professionals. Register for free at www.nacacfairs.org/stem … [Read more...]