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...]
Guidance News for Sophomores
Guidance News for Sophomores
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...]
STEM Mentor Program: 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures program
1000 Girls, 1000 Futures program is a world-wide effort that pairs motivated, enthusiastic, female mentors with smart, STEM-focused high school women and gives them access to innovative programming that will help them develop leadership, critical thinking and communication skills, while also preparing them for college and university. Be a part of this world-wide movement by encouraging one or more of your students to apply by Friday, October 7th. To apply for the 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures program, mentee applicants must be: Interested in and passionate about one or more STEM areas Comfortable communicating in English Able to participate in the program for one year Able to access at least one internet-capable device A … [Read more...]
Hooked to Books Scholarship – Deadline 12/20/16
“Hooked To Books Scholarship” Link to our Scholarship page: https://www.hookedtobooks.com/scholarship/ Award: $1000 Deadline: December, 20th Here is the list of our requirements: - Participant: all current and future college students who are 15 years old or older from worldwide; - Language of the essay: English (in academic or non-academic style); - Format: Word Doc or PDF; - Submission: Email to scholarships@hookedtobooks.com with the subject line of "Scholarship Application" and the following information in the body of the submission email: full name, contact address, phone number, where the participant are currently attending or planning to attend school, whether it will be ok if the essay is published at our … [Read more...]
TEEN EMPOWERMENT MURAL APPRENTICESHIP
TEMA (Teen Empowerment Mural Apprenticeship) is a paid after-school pre-professional public art apprenticeship program for teens (14 to 21-years-old) interested in using visual arts for the benefit of local communities. TEMA apprentices create public works of art collaboratively with Groundswell professional artists on projects commissioned by community partners. Apprentices will collectively research, design and fabricate a work of public art. About TEMA: Meets once a week – Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 4pm to 7pm (plus 3 Saturdays or Sundays) at Groundswell Dates are the week of October 24th & 25th, 2016 through the week of April 4th, 2017. Apprentices receive a stipend starting at $200.00 for full participation in the … [Read more...]
After-School class in Construction Management @ Pratt
New After-School class in Construction Management (for NYC high school students) at Pratt Manhattan Campus. Taught by Pratt Institute faculty from the Construction Management Program, the class is offered at no cost to motivated high schools students at the Pratt Manhattan campus, located at 144 West 14th Street, New York, NY. Construction Management Construction management represents a diversified industry employing over six million people with job opportunities in commercial, institutional, industrial, residential, and civil construction, as well as academic institutions. Through hands-on projects and tours, this class will provide an overview of these industries, exploring the interrelationship of the team: the … [Read more...]
Pace University’s Upward Bound Program is Accepting Applications
Pace University’s Upward Bound program is now accepting applications for 9th, and 10th grade students. This program is designed for students who are serious about their academic development and who would like assistance in getting into college. If you are a motivated student, and a United States citizen or legal resident, we encourage you to apply to this program. The deadline is June 7th 2016! For additional information and application material please see below (or stop by your guidance counselor's office). [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/What-is-Upward-Bound.pptx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Application-for-Spring-2016-.doc"] … [Read more...]
FREE Teen Design Workshops
DesignPrep is a series of FREE teen workshops, studio tours and college visits, which focus on all forms of design from fashion and architecture to product and graphic design. Are you a budding designer? Wonder what it would be like to study design at the college level? If so, join DesignPrep as we go on campus tours, learn about undergraduate study options, meet admissions officers and current students, and see if studying at NYC art and design colleges is right for you. Open to NYC high school students (grades 9–12). FREE! Parsons the New School for Design - Wednesday, April 27th, 4:00 PM School of Visual Arts - Tuesday, May 3rd, 4:00 PM Cooper Union - Thursday, May 5th, 4:00 PM Pratt Institute - Wednesday, May 25th, … [Read more...]
BTG CITY TECH Summer Courses
Bridging the Gap at New York College of Technology (City Tech) is offering 3 summer courses to students in grades 7-12 with an overall GPA (75%+) and a minimum of 75% average in math, science and English. (See application for further eligibility requirements). Summer 2016 Workshops: Robotics, ELA/Critical Thinking & Writing, Math Advantage - Common Core Algebra & Geometry Prep. See last page of the application for course descriptions. Program Dates: July 6th (Orientation), July 7th (Starts), August 4th (Ends) Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Completed applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. Application Deadline: June 30th Application is attached and/or … [Read more...]
T-shirt Design Contest – Win $100 B&N Gift Card
The CUNY College Now Program will be sponsoring a city wide College Now Summer Program T-shirt design contest. All New York City public high school students are eligible for participation. The winning design will become the official College Now 2016 Summer T-shirt. Eligibility: All New York City public high school students are eligible to submit one design entry by: April 14th, 2016 by email to CollegeNow.Media@cuny.edu or by mail to: Attention: Rana Emerson College Now 16 Court Street, 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 See attached application and guidelines [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/201620College20Now20Summer20TShirt20Contest20Form1.docx"] … [Read more...]