The Bulletin
September 2013
(Revised 9/20/13)
A monthly publication presented by the School Counseling Department!
~Also available at www.glenridge.org~
MARK YOUR CALENDERS:
*Wednesday, October 16th: PSATs for all 10th and 11th grade students starting 8am sharp!! Students are to bring a math class approved calculator and #2 pencils.
*Wednesday, October 23rd: GRHS College Mini Fair from 11:15am to 1:15pm in the high school gym.
*Wednesday, November 13th: 9th & 10th grade Parent Breakfast: 8:00am-GRHS Media Center-important information for parents about academics, extra-curricular activities and post high school planning.
*Tuesday, December 3rd: College and Athletics Seminar: 6:30pm-GRHS Media Center.
*Tuesday, December 3rd: Financial Aid Night: 7:30pm-GRHS Media Center.
*Thursday, December 12th: 11th Grade Parent Breakfast; 8:00am-GRHS Media Center-important information regarding post-high school planning and the college admissions process.
*Thursday, December 19, 2013: The Admission Game at 8:30am at RAS Auditorium; An excellent program regarding college admissions. Details to follow!
SENIORS:
For those of you applying to college, at this point you should have completed the following:
· Use Naviance for the most efficient method of managing your college applications!
· INFO YOU WILL NEED FOR COLLEGE APPS: school code 310435, class size is 146, GPA scale is 4.0, GPA is weighted, School Counselor phone is 973-429-8309, School Counselor FAX is 973-429-3531, our school does not provide rank.
· Request 2 teachers to write letters of recommendation on your behalf. **Envelops and stamps are no longer required! Keep in mind that these letters are provided by the teacher as a courtesy. Complete your brag sheet, Parent brag sheet, & resume via Naviance.
· The College Essay. Be certain to have someone proofread and edit your essay. Check out www.essayedge.com or www.accepted.com.
· If you are applying “Early Action” or “Early Decision” to any college, please be sure to read and understand the stipulations to the process. Remember that these applications have a much earlier deadline.
· Make sure to read the directions to every application thoroughly. Some schools have different requirements.
· Keep in Contact with your School Counselor during the college admissions process. Inform your counselor of your admissions status for each of your schools.
· SATs and ACTS: Colleges will not accept scores sent by high schools. Go to www.collegeboard.org to send your SAT scores and www.act.org to send your ACT scores.
· Athletes considering Division I or II sports must register at www.ncaa.org .
· Financial Aid information can be found at www.finaid.org, www.studentaid.ed.gov, and www.fafsa.ed.gov.
· College Visits: Continue to visit colleges and attend information sessions. Many colleges are coming to GRHS!! See the list in the Guidance Dept.
JUNIORS:
· The GRHS School Counseling Department is holding a Junior Parent Breakfast on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 8am in the GRHS Media Center. This session will focus on post-high school planning including the college admissions process, standardized testing, & bridge year options.
· Beginning Semester 2, we will be scheduling individual post high school planning and college advisement sessions. Details to follow.
· SATs and ACTs: This is the time of year to begin considering taking the SATs and/or ACTS. Visit www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org for test dates and deadlines. See you School Counselor for assistance. Consider taking the Subject Tests; visit the web-site for dates and deadlines.
· SAT/ACT Prep: explore course options at SimpleTuition.com/TestPrep
· FAIR TEST: Many schools no longer require ACTs or SATs. Visit www.fairtest.org for a state by state listing of “test optional” colleges.
· College Visits: We encourage you to visit colleges and to attend college information sessions here at GRHS. When planning a college visit, be sure to call ahead for tour times and other information. To attend information sessions, sign up in the School Counseling office.
· Naviance: Please see your School Counselor for Naviance Login information and start your college search, resume’, and post high-school planning.
· College Fairs: 2014 NJ/NY Spring College Fairs will be held April 23rd & 24th in Secaucus and April 6th at the Jacob Javits Center. Visit www.nacac.com for further information and times.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Most of the scholarships and awards have applications available online. If there is no web-site indicated, paper applications are located in the School Counseling Office.
· The 7th Annual Create-A-Greeting Card: This is a $10,000.00 scholarship contest. Students must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of the greeting card. The student with the best design will win $10,000.00 scholarship and have his/her design made into an actual greeting card to be sold in our line. DEADLINE: January 16, 2013. To enter please go to http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm.
· AXA Achievement Scholarships: For students who have been active in the community and/or who have overcome personal challenges.
Visit www.axa-achievement.com for information and to apply.
DEADLINE: 12/15/2013!!
· Visit www.fastweb.com for scholarship information and for a scholarship “match” program.
· Gates Millennium Scholars Program: This is a scholarship that is eligible to students who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. You must also be A US citizen or national or permanent resident of the US. You must have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 un-weighted on a 4.0. For further eligibility, criteria, and to apply please go to www.gmsp.org DEADLINE: 01/15/2014!!
· Horatio Alger Association: $2500 to $20,000 Scholarships available to qualified students who have participated in co-curricular and community activities. DEADLINE: 10/25/2013!! Visit https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.
· LOCAL TALK: $5000 Scholarship-Public Speaking Contest. Visit www.localtalkprinting.com/home#!contest-info/cely. Frist round is 10/12/13!!
· Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: Open to students who have taken part in community service activities over the past year. Online applications available at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit Once the form has been completed it must be submitted to our principal by November 5, 2013.
· NJCPA: This scholarship is open to all NJ college-bound high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in accounting. Scholarships are awarded based on academic standing, standardized test scores, an essay and performance at a personal interview. Applications are online at njscpa.org/scholarships. DEADLINE: Completed applications must be postmarked by December 20, 2013.
· Questbridge: scholarship and college info for low income students. Visit www.questbridge.org for information and applications.
· SCAD Challenge: Scholarship Competition for all of the visual arts. Visit scad.edu/scadchallenge for info and deadlines.
· Wendy’s High School Heisman: Win up to $500 in Gift Cards. Requirements: “B” average or better, participation in athletics, leadership. DEADLINE: 10/2/13!!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Adelphi University High School Program: 11th and 12th grade students can take college courses!! Visit http://academics.adelphi.edu/hsp/member.php for information.
Boston University: Reception for Juniors and Seniors- Monday, September 23rd at The Bergen County Academies, 200 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack, NJ. Visit www.bu.edu/admissions for info and registration.
Brown University: Info sessions for October 2 and 7. Visit www.brown.edu/go/brownnearyou for info and registration
Bucknell University: Senior information sessions. Visit www.bucknell.edu/SeniorReception for locations, dates, and registration.
Passaic County Regional College Fair at WPU: September 25th from 6-9pm at the William Paterson Rec Center. Registration is NOT required. Here is the link! http://cms.wpunj.edu/calendar/index.dot?id=7e2f12ec-8278-4f2e-a7c6-097c90fb59ac
Carnegie Mellon Info Sessions: Mid-Atlantic dates through October. Visit www.cmu.edu/admission for more information and registration.
College Benefits Research Group: Wednesday, October 2nd, 6pm at the Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street. Visit www.CBRG.org for more info.
Colgate University: Multicultural Open House: November 3-4. Apply by 9/30/2013 at www.colgate.edu/openhouse.
Colgate University: Saturdays at Colgate student visit program for the fall of 2013. Go to /visit for info and dates.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities: November 16 to 21- College fair Info.
Visit: http://www.hbcu-cfnj.com/ for datails!
Manhattan College: Fall Open House- Sunday, 10/17/13. Register by 10/21 at www.manhattan.edu/openhouse.
Mount Holyoke-Focus on Diversity: Open House for students of color will take place on Sunday, November 3-Monday, November 4, 2013. See your School counselor or Mr. Ward for a nomination form. All forms must be submitted by 10/14/13!!
NC State: Open House, Saturday, October 19th. www.ncsu.edu/openhouse
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design: Open House dates- Saturdays 9/28/13 and 11/16/13. Visit www.pcad.edu/openhouse for info and registration.
Scranton: Open House dates- 10/20 and 11/3 2013. www.scranton.edu/openhouse
Seton Hall Open Houses: Sundays, 10/20/13, 11/24/13 and 2/16/14 at 9:30am. Visit www.admissions.shu.edu for more information.
Tufts University: Engineering Open Houses: 9/27, 10/04, 10/11 and 10/25- Visit admissions.tufts.edu/EOH.
Women in Engineering- 10/18- visit – admissions.tufts.edu/WIE.
UMassAmherst: Fall Open House, Sunday, October 27th at 9:30am. Visit www.umass.edu/admissions/openhouse
University of Virginia: Info sessions- Wednesday, September 25th in Edison. College Essay Writing Session: Monday, September 23rd at The Yale Club of New York. For info visit www.admission.virginia.edu/uva-visits-you.
Washington University Information Sessions: Area dates through October. Visit www.admissions.wustl.edu/visit/Pages/eastcoast.aspx for info and registration!
Yale Info Session: Thursday, September 12h at 7pm at the Millburn High School Library, 462 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07041. And, Wednesday, September 25th at the Bergen County Academies, 200Hackensack Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601.
Helpful Websites
College Open House Links
New Jersey College Open Houses link:
http://njsca.org/content/resources-links/college-open-houses
Pennsylvania College Open Houses link:
http://njsca.org/content/pa-college-open-houses
Delaware, Maryland, New York and Virginia College Open Houses link:
http://njsca.org/content/de-md-ny-va-open-houses
HELPFUL WEB-SITES
ACT info: www.act.org
SAT info: www.collegeboard.org
The Common Application: www.commonapp.org
College Search Sites: www.succeed.naviance.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.princetonreview.com
www.ctcl.com (The Colleges That Change Lives)
www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
www.petersons.com
www.hbcuconnect.com (historically Black colleges)
www.nhu.edu (historically Latino/Hispanic colleges)
www.theadmissiongame.com
Athletes: www.eligibilitycenter.org NCAA
www.ncaa.org NCAA
Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.hesaa.org
College Majors: http://www.collegemajors101.com/?3e3ea140
http://keencareers.com/ (just added)