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Excelsior Scholarship is Now Opened

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Excelsior Scholarship application for the 2018-19 is now available. Students will need there TAP user name, password and Pin Number. Click here if you still have not applied for TAP. (NY State Tuition Assistance Program) The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free. Click here to apply. An applicant must: be a resident of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the term; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have either graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test, as … [Read more...]

Sophomore Bulletin #1

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Dear Parents & Sophomore Students: Attached is the sophomore bulletin containing  information and announcements for the spring term. Note: WHSAD Paid Internship Application and SYEP Applications are current available. Note: The PSAT has been rescheduled to April 24th. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Cohort-V-Sophomore-Bulletin-1.pdf"] … [Read more...]

Summer 2018 Internship Applications

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Applications are now available for summer internships for the classes of 2019 and 2020. Pick up a copy from your CTE teacher, guidance counselor, AP, or Ms. Wilson Applications are due by Monday, March 26th.  [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Summer-2018-Internship-Application-1.pdf"] … [Read more...]

Workshop: Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters

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WHSAD & NY Cares are hosting a free workshop on Understanding Your Financial Aid Award letters on Thursday, March 22nd.  You will have an opportunity to review your college acceptance letters and compare financial aid packages to see which is the best fit for you and your child.   Please RSVP for this workshop at 718-388-1260 x3311 or terraferma@whsad.org Two time slots are available (6pm or 7pm). [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-understanding-financial-aid-flyer.doc"] … [Read more...]

Senior Bulletin #5

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Attached please find the most recent senior bulletin.   Note: Deadline to pay for the senior trip is Friday, March 16th. Note: The 1st marking period ends Friday, March 16th. Any senior failing a class will not be certified for graduation.  Make sure you make up any missing assignments! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Cohort-T-Senior-Bulletin-5.pdf"] … [Read more...]

Paid Summer Internship at the Navy Yard

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The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation’s Summer Internship Program connects graduating college-attending or college-bound undergraduate students to a wide range of work opportunities with businesses within the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Over the course of an 8-week session, students will be connected to Yard-based businesses and departments according to their future career interests, skillsets and educational background. BNYDC’s Internship Program participants are exposed to real world work experiences, provided professional and career advisement, and opportunities to network with peers and a variety of business owners and industry leaders within the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Eligibility Must be: A NYC Resident ­or attend a … [Read more...]

December Tasks for College Bound Students

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Hi Seniors!   Here are a few things you should be doing in the next 3 Weeks: Finish your college applicationsand essays and get them to the colleges.   It's not too late to apply.  See Ms. Terraferma Submit all other required documents to the colleges, such as your SAT and ACT scores. Submit your FAFSA. Our FAFSA day is December 9th.  Contact Ms. Terraferma for an appointment. Check your email daily because this is how many colleges will communicate with you. Make sure to read all emails closely because sometimes colleges will need more information from you to make decisions. DID YOU APPLY TO CITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE? The Creative Challenge must be … [Read more...]