With close to 4,000 options for college, the selection process can be overwhelming. How do you even start to look at them? This information session will help families understand how to effectively narrow the options and ultimately select the right college. Geared towards 11th graders, participants will learn: –How to identify student strengths and interests –How to match students with the colleges that are the best fit –How to utilize academics, activities and “extras” to put together the strongest college list possible Registration is now open! Click here. Enter through the **77th Street entrance of the Museum** (between Central Park West and Columbus Ave) and head to the Kaufmann Theater when you arrive! … [Read more...]
“Paying for College” Info Session – Saturday Jan 7th
Once the applications are all submitted, parents and students are still faced with the daunting task of paying for college! FAFSA, CSS/PROFILE, TAP... there might be many things that feel confusing. This information session will provide a comprehensive overview of what you need to do to be considered for financial aid, the types programs available, and how families can tackle paying for college, including: –When and how to apply for loans, scholarships, and work study –How to determine which options best suit their needs –How eligibility is determined and understanding the fine print January 7, 2017 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM The American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West, New York, NY … [Read more...]
BTG is Offering WHSAD’s Class of 2018 a Free SAT Prep Workshop in Spring 2017
Bridging the Gap (BTG) is offering an SAT prep course facilitated by Kaplan to 11th grade students. BTG is a public funded program at NYC College of Technology (City Tech). SAT Saturday Course (Spring 2017) Orientation and Pre-test: Feb 11, 2017 Program Runs every Saturday from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm between March 4th to April 29th. An application is provided below and/or see Ms. Terraferma in room 331. Applications are considered on a first come, first serve basis; late applications will be proceed in accord to space availability. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/SKM_284e16121510050-1.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Full Ride College Scholarship for Juniors
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and required fees for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge Scholarship also provides an annual stipend for books and supplies. This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any Accredited American University. Anyone of any background, pursuing an academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. Students apply for the Coolidge Scholarship during their junior year of high school. Finalists are flown in for a finalist weekend at the Coolidge Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont where they interview with the Coolidge Scholars Finalist Jury, chaired by … [Read more...]
January 2017 Regents Schedule & Tutoring
Attention students taking January Regents Exams: After-school & Saturday tutoring has begun!! Students must attend! Below is a list of dates and times teachers are available. **The December 10th Mock Exam is cancelled** The next Saturday session is January 7, 2017. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Regents-Tutoring-Flyer.pdf"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/regents-117.pdf"] … [Read more...]
2017 Ladders for Leaders Program Application
Ladders for Leaders is a nationally recognized program that offers high school and college students the opportunity to participate in paid professional summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations and government agencies in New York City. Eligibility: Youth between 16-22 who are enrolled in high school or college A minimum GPA of 3.00 Resident of one of the five boroughs of NYC Anyone with prior work experience, paid or volunteer Legally allowed to work in NYC click here for online application [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2017-Ladders-for-Leaders.pdf"] … [Read more...]
COLLEGE EXPO – JAN 14TH
Bottom Line NY College Expo 2017 At this event you will be able to:-Speak to current students and alumni from over 25 colleges and universities, -Listen to a panel of current students and alumni about the transition to college, -Bring your parent along so that they get more information about how to analyze financial aid packages, -Win gift cards and prizes through our raffles, -And, most importantly, HAVE FUN! Please spread the word about this great event to your friends and family members and make sure they RSVP as well! Event Details: January 14th, 2017 12:00 PM-2:30 PM Forchelli Conference Center Feil Hall, Brooklyn Law School 200 State Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 If you would like to attend … [Read more...]
Junior Bulletin & Announcements
Junior year is in full swing and students have begun the post-secondary planning process. Heather Butts, from HEALTH for Youths, has pushed into all the Junior classes to help students think about what they want in a college and/or career. Several college admissions reps have presented to the students at WHSAD. Many students attend a college fair on Nov 15th at the Aviator Center. We also had a day trip to SUNY Binhamton and SUNY Oneonta earlier this month. We will continue the planning process over then next few months with a variety of PTA workshops designed to help parents understand the college application process, SAT/ACT, financial aid, and more. Please see the attached flyer for details or call … [Read more...]
The Christophers’ Annual Poster Contest – Win $$
Students in Grades 9 through 12 are invited to participate in The Christophers' 27th Annual Poster Contest Create a 16 x 20 inch poster based on the theme "You Can Make a Difference" 1st Prize - $1000, 2nd Prize - $500, 3rd Prize - $250 [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ChristophersPosterContest2017.pdf"] … [Read more...]
WHSAD Students Visit SUNY Binghamton & SUNY Oneonta
On Thursday, November 10th 45 WHSAD students visited SUNY Binghamton & SUNY Oneonta as part of our ongoing college preparation program. Students took part in an information session and campus tour. Juniors will have the opportunity to visit more college campuses during the WHSAD Spring 2017 Overnight College Campus Tour (Dates TBD). … [Read more...]