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The College Office
Friday Flyer
February 27, 2015
SENIORS: Please come to the College Office to schedule an appointment ASAP with
Mrs. Walsh if you did not have a meeting last spring or are still unsure about your future plans.
SAT Test Dates (Registration Deadlines
March 14th (SAT ONLY)
May 2nd
June 6th
To register: www.collegeboard.org
register by February 13th (3/3 with late fee)
register by April 6th (4/21 with late fee)
register by May 8th (5/21 with late fee)
ACT Test Dates (Registration Deadlines)
April 18th
June 13th
To register: www.actstudent.org
register by March 13th (3/27 with late fee)
register by May 8th (5/22 with late fee
INFORMATION SESSIONS
 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSTITUTE OF ART
1st and 3rd Friday of the month
October – May 15 (Excluding December 19 and January 2)
2:30 pm – 4:15 pm
For more information visit www.nhiaopenhouse2014-2015.eventbrite.com
 SUNY OSWEGO
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00 am – 12:30 pm and
Select Fridays 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
For more information visit www.oswego.edu/visit or call 315-312-2250
 HARTWICK COLLEGE
Friday, March 6 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hampton Inn Long Island/Commack – Meeting Room 100
Commack Road
Commack
RSVP by March 2 by emailing nelson@hartwick.edu or call 607-431-4324
 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
Sunday, March 28
For more information call 80-616-2787 Ext. 6049
****Seniors are entitled to 5 college visitation days and Juniors are entitled
to 2 college visitation days (to be considered as excused absences)
OPEN HOUSES
 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Mondays through Saturdays 9:45 am and 1:45 pm
Sundays 1:45 pm
Visit www.clemson.edu/visitors/tour.html for more information
 SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Campus Tours
Monday – Friday 11:45 am and Saturdays once a month
Visit www.saic.edu/visit for more information
 COLGATE UNIVERSITY
March 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 am
April 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00 am
Reservations are required
For more information and to register visit www.colgate.edu/visit or call 315-228-7401
 FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE
Saturday, March 14 1:00 pm
Saturday, April 18 1:00 pm
Wednesday, April 29 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 9 1:00 pm
Saturday, June 13 1:00 pm
Saturday, July 11 1:00 pm
For more information call 656-2110 for more information
 MORRISVILLE STATE COLLEGE
Saturday, March 28
Register online at www.morrisville.edu and click “Visit The Campus” or
call 315-684-6046
 SUNY COBLESKILL
Saturday, March 28
Saturday, April 25
Register online at www.cobleskill.edu/openhouse
 SUNY DELHI
Saturday, April 18
To register visit www.delhi.edu/openhouse or call 607-746-4550
 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSTITUTE OF ART
Friday, April 24 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
For more information and to register visit www.nhiaopenhouse2014-2015.eventbrite.com or
call 866-241-4918 Extension 589
 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
Sunday, April 26 9:00 am
Register at www.shu.edu/visiting
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARHIPS
CSS PROFILE (AVAILABLE 10/1/14)
 If one of your colleges requires the CSS Profile, you must complete the profile online via
www.collegeboard.org. The Profile assists colleges in awarding private scholarships and
grants. The Profile can only be accessed online.
FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid- (AVAILABLE 1/1/15)
The FAFSA is the form used by all two- and four-year colleges, universities and career
schools for the awarding of federal student aid and most state and college aid. Students
should apply as soon as possible online via www.fafsa.gov on or after January 1, 2015
 PROJECT EXCEL – FAFSA WORKSHOP
Monday, February 23 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Village Green Center) Huntington
Tuesday, February 24 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Village Green Center) Huntington
Wednesday, February 25 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (Tri CYA) Huntington
Materials needed: Latest Parent’s W2, Latest Parent’s 1040,
Student’s Social Security Number
For more information and to reserve your spot call 271-5499
Scholarships.com
Register today at www.scholarships.com to receive FREE scholarship information
Fastweb.com
Register today at www.fastweb.com to receive FREE scholarship information.
My College Dollars
Register today at www.mycollegedollars.com to receive FREE scholarship information.
Scholarships
Visit the websites below for scholarship opportunities:
www.connections101.com
www.scholarships4students.com
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.scholarships.com
www.finaid.org
 NYS STEM Incentive Program
Provides full SUNY or CUNY tuition scholarship for top 10 percent of NYS high school
students if pursuing STEM degree and work in a STEM field in NYS for 5 years. For
additional information visit www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-offinancial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/nys-science-technology-engineering-andmathematics-stem-incentive-program.html
 NYS Math & Science Teaching Incentive Scholarship
Offered for students to pursue careers in secondary math and science teachers.
For more information visit www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-offinancial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/nys-math-and-science-teaching-incentivescholarships.html
 NYS Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH)
Grant
Grants up to $4,000.00 per year to students in exchange for service at public or private
elementary or secondary schools that serve students from low-income families.
For more information visit www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-offinancial-aid/grants/teach-grant-program.html
 NYS residency eligibility requirement for recipients of awards administered by HESC is
waived for a member of or spouse or dependent of a member of the USAF who is on
full- time active duty and stationed in New York State. For additional information
visit www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/military-corner.html
 NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Helps eligible NY residents pay tuition at approved schools in NYS. Annual TAP awards
can be up to $5,165.00. Because TAP is a grant – it does not have to be paid back. For
additional information visit www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/nystap.html
COLLEGE FAIRS/SPECIAL PROGRAMS
 PROJECT EXCEL’S SAT/ACT Prep Workshop
Free SAT Prep!
Village Green:
Every Wednesday 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Critical Reading
Every Thursday 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Math
Call 271-5499 to sign up
 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSTITUTE OF ART
Private Tour/Portfolio Review
Mondays – Fridays 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm by appointment
Fuller Hall/Admissions Office
To schedule an appointment and for more information call 866-241-4918 Ext. 589 or
email admissions@nhia.edu
 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
School of Professional Studies High School Academy
Workshops begin in October
Registration deadline is October 10
Many programs being offered: Songwriting, College Writing, Academic Writing, Interactive
Marketing, Translator, Teaching English, Storytelling, Introduction to Stand-Up Comedy,
Debates in Global Affairs, Money 101, Investing Fundamentals, Social Entrepreneurship,
Sports Business, GirlCode, Structure and Process of Sports Organization
For more information and to register email scps.hsacademy@nyu.edu or call 212-998-7006
 FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE
Saturday Seminars and Workshops for High School Students
Many programs being offered: Audio Recording, Music Business & Business,
Music, Financial Aid, Film, Theatre, Literature
For more information visit www.ftc.edu or call 656-2110
 LESLEY UNIVERSITY
College Courses for High School Students
Winter Session begins Saturday, February 14
7-Week College Credit Course
4-Week Non-Credit Courses
4-Week Online Portfolio Preparation Workshops
Month-long summer residency program in July for current Juniors & Seniors
For more information email admissions@lesley.edu or call 617-349-8800
 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Department of Theatre
Auditions – March 20, 21 and 22
Deadline to apply is March 1
Department of Contemporary Dance
Auditions – March 27, 28 and 29
Deadline to apply is March 1
For more information and to register visit www.concordia.ca/dance or call 514-848-2424
ext. 4555
 NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Arts and Science Fair
March 20 & 21
Art projects should be dropped off on March 20 between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm at the
College Center Building, Room 252-253
Science Projects should be dropped off on March 20 between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm at the
College Center Building, Multipurpose Room (Main Floor)
Theatre Competition Saturday morning in the Theatre Building
Awards Reception on March 21 at 12:00 noon. All participants should be present at the
Awards Reception to receive awards
For more information call 516-572-7194
 AUTOMOTIVE CAREER & EDUCATION FAIR at the New York International
Auto Show
April 7 & 8 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jacob Javits Convention Center
For more information visit 718-640-2075 or email CareerFair@gnyada.com
SUMMER PROGRAMS
 COLLEGE VISITS 2015 TOUR
New England: June 7 – 12
Northeast: June 20 – 27/July 11 – 17
California: July 19 – 25
Canada: July 4 – 10
Southeast: July 26 – 31
For more information visit www.college-visits.com or call 800-944-2798
 FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE
Seasonal Saturday Camps and Summer Weekday Camps
Grades 6 - 12
Programs being offered such as: 3-D Printing, Architectural Modeling Bridges and
Buildings, Theatre Appreciation, Forensics/Criminalistics, Introduction to Computer Gaming
Design & Animation, Advanced Computer Gaming Design, Energy and Stem, Future
Camps, Ornamental Horticulture
Camp dates range from February 23 – August 21
For more information visit www.farmingdale.edu/cams or call Steve Campbell at 420-2241
 PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY
July 5 – August 8
Over 100 course offerings
For more information call 603-777-3488 or visit www.exeter.edu/summer
 BROWN UNIVERSITY
Pre-College Programs
More than 300 Academic Courses offered
Sessions 1 – 7 weeks in length
For more information visit www.brown.edu/summer
 STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Many programs being offered.
For more information visit www.precollegiate.stanford.edu/collegecounselor
 MOLLOY COLLEGE
Summer Writing Experience
July 13 – 16
July 20 – 23
A dynamic program including expectations of academic writing, creative writing, personal
statement/college application essay writing, composing interesting sentences
For more information or to register call 516-323-3293 or visit
www.molloy.edu/sumerwritingexperience
 OTIS – Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles: July 6 – July 21
4 week college preparation program
For more information visit www.otis.edu/soa
 MICA – MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART
Pre-College Studio Residency Programs
Baltimore: June 27 – July 25
Tuscany: June 27 – July 18
Create a portfolio for college applications
Earn College Credit
For more information call 410-225-2229 or email precollege@mica.edu
 YALE UNIVERSITY – Young Global Scholars Program
Summer Sessions 2015
Politics, Law and Economics June 23 – July 6
International Affairs and Security July 9 – July 22
Science, Policy and Innovation July 25 – August 7
Apply online by February 26 by emailing global.scholars@yale.edu
 BABSON COLLEGE – Summer Study
Babson Entrepreneurial Development Experience
July 8 – August 9
To learn more or to apply visit www.babson.edu/summerstudy
 USC – UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
2 or 4 week courses being offered
Choose from the following subject areas:
Architecture
Performing Arts
Business
Pre-Health
Engineering
Pre-Law
Global Studies
Science
Intensive English
Visual Arts
Journalism
Writing
For more information and to apply visit www.summer.usc.edu or call 213-740-5679
 CARNEGIE MELLON
Pre-College Programs
June 27 – August 8
Advanced Placement/Early Admission
Fine Arts: Architecture/Art & Design/Drama/Music
National High School Game Academy
For more information visit www.admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college
Or call 412-268-2082
 DUKE UNIVERSITY
Summer College for High School Students Grades 10 and 11 – earn academic credit
Summer Academy for High School Students Grades 9 – 12 – for personal enrichment
Visit www.summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students for more information
 DUKE UNIVERSITY – Summer Session
Competitive Application opens December 1. For more information visit
www.summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students
 NYU COLLEGE ACCESS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Five day residential program for current high school sophomores and juniors aimed to
demystify the college admissions process. Workshops will include:
College Admissions
College Entrance Test Preparation
Essay and Resume Writing
Interviewing and Presentation Skills
Financial Aid Literacy
Space is limited – apply early – deadline is April 1
For more information email Crystal Artis at crystal.artis@nyu.edu
 NYU – School of Professional Studies
Weekend Workshops
Workshops begin in February
Registration deadline is Friday, February 13 – Seats are limited
Many courses being offered to provide students with the leading edge for college admissions
by enhancing college portfolios and improving critical skill sets – while exploring a wide
range of professional options.
For more information visit www.sps.nyu.edu/hsacademy/weekend03 or call 212-998-7006
 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Summer Sports Journalism and Broadcasting
Many programs available. Early application tuition discount.
For more information call 516-463-5909 or email Michael.chisena@hofstra.edu
 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
Session A: June 7 – July 11
Session B: June 12 – August 14
Several programs being offered.
For more information visit www.hscollegeaccess.wustl.edu
 NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON
Summer Session
College Prep Program:
June 27 – August 1
Courses being offered: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, US History, Economics, The Cold War, Psychology, Academic Writing, Creative
Writing, Literature and Composition, Theater, Beginning Chinese and several more.
English As A Second Language:
June 27 – August 1
Community Service in India
June 22 – July 27
For more information visit www.nmhschool.org/summer or call 413-498-3290
 SMITH COLLEGE
Pre-College Programs for Girls
July 5 – August 1 - Science and Engineering Program
July 5 – July 18 - Young Women’s Writing Workshop
July 5 – July 18 - Discovering Women’s History
July 5 – July 18 - Field Studies for Sustainable Futures
July 19 – July 25 - College Admission Workshop
For more information visit www.smith.edu/summer or call 413-585-2165
 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Summer Owls Leadership Experience
July 13 – August 2
Business, Media and Communication, Health Professions or Science
For more information visit www.temple.edu/summerowls or call 215-204-2712
 BARNARD COLLEGE/COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Summer in the City
Liberal Arts Intensive
Programs being offered: writing, literature, art, theatre, film studies, psychology,
architecture, religion, political science, coding/web development
Dance in the City
Programs being offered: technique classes
Summer Science Seminars
Programs being offered: chemistry, physics, neuroscience, psychology, environmental
leadership, environmental science.
For more information visit www.barnard.edu/summer or call 212-854-8866
 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Summer Programs being offered:
Medical Anatomy and Neuroscience Programs, 8-Day Institutes, 5-week Fundamentals,
College Courses, Summer Honors Intensive, College Prep
Priority Application Deadline – April 15
For more information visit www.summer.georgetown.edu
 NYIT – COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Graphic Design & 3-D Animation/Game Production
Session I
Week 1: Brand Yourself
Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Week II: Create Motion
Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
For more information visit www.nyit.edu/finearts
Summer Film “Boot Camp”
Visual Effects/Film/Television Production
Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 17
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Registration deadline: February 1
Visit www.nyit.edu/filmbootcamp for more information
 SUMMER DISCOVERY
Pre-college enrichment, College Prep and Intensive Institutes for high school students
Many locations:
UCLA
University of Pennsylvania
UC Santa Barbara
New York University (NYU)
University of Colorado Boulder
Emerson College, Boston
University of Texas at Austin
Cambridge University
University of Michigan
London, England
Georgetown University
Florence, Italy
Many programs available
For more information visit www.summerdiscovery.com
 UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Summer I Term: May 25 – June 25
Summer II Term: June 30 – July 31
Many courses being offered for College Credit
For more information visit www.uaearlycollege.ua.edu or call 877-823-8759
 SUMMER STUDY
Penn State University
Colorado State University
Fordham University
The Sorbonne – Paris France
For more information visit www.summerstudy.com or call 424-1000
 OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM
Two and Four Week options available
July 5 – August 1
For more information visit www.oxbridgeedge.com
 UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Summer on and off campus academic pre-college programs
Many programs being offered
For more information visit www.enrollment.rochester.edu/precollege
 SKIDMORE COLLEGE
July 5 – August 8
Pre-College Program for high-achieving high school students
Courses being offered: American Studies, Anthropology, Ceramics, Digital Foundations,
Drawing, Economics, English Composition and Literature, Exercise Science, Fiber Arts,
Foreign Languages and Literatures, Mathematics, Painting, Philosophy and Religion,
Photography, Printmaking, Psychology, Physics, Sociology
For more information and to apply visit www.skidmore.edu/precollege or call 518-580-5458
 BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Summer Challenge, Summer Preview, Research Internship in Science & Engineering, High
School Honors, Academic Immersion
Many areas of study offered
For more information email summerhs@bu.edu or call 617-353-1378
 ISLAND DRAFTING AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Drafting: The Language of Architects and Engineers
Week 1: Blue Print Reading (July 13 – July 16)
Week 2: Introduction to Manual Drafting & 2D Drawing (July 20 – July 23)
Week 3: Introduction to Architecture & 3D Drawing (July 27 – July 30)
Application deadline: May 27, 2015
For more information call 691-8733 Ext. 122 or email phausfeld@idti.edu
 TUFTS UNIVERSITY
June 30 – August 7
Nearly 35 summer courses being offered
Residential or Commuter Programs
Application required
For more information visit www.go.tufts.edu/summer or call 617-627-2000
 FIDM
Four California locations:
Orange County: June 22 – 24
San Francisco: June 23 – 25
Los Angeles: June 25 – 27
San Diego: June 29 – July 1
For more information and to register visit www.FIDM.edu/go/SummerProgram or text
FIDMSummer to 57682
 CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Many program options in Architecture, Art Design and Fashion, Business, College Success,
Engineering and Computing, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Hotel Management,
Law and Government, Leadership, Literature, Medicine, Psychology, Research and Science,
Social Change and Sustainability, Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
Session 1 (3 week): June 20 – July 11
Session 2 (3 week): July 12 – August 1
Session 3 (6 week): June 20 – August 1 or 4
For more information visit www.summercollege.cornell.edu or call 607-255-6203
 USC / CHEVRON FRONTIERS OF ENERGY
July 5 – July 10
Summer camp for high school juniors who are interested in a future in the energy industry
Deadline to submit applications is Friday, April 10
For more information and to apply online to www.cisoft.usc.edu/uscchevron-summercamp
or call 213-740-1076
 WORLD STRIDES
University-Based Programs
Cultural, Language & Science Immersion
Service Learning Projects
Many locations throughout the world
6 – 32 day programs
Grades 8 – 12
Earn 1 to 3 College Credits
For more information visit 434-284-9224 or email info@worldstridessummer.com
 ITHACA COLLEGE
One-Week Summer College Session: June 28 – July 3
Three-Week Summer College Session: July 5 – July 24
Ithaca Writers Institute: July 5 – July 17
Online applications due by May 1
For more information email summercollege@ithaca.edu or call 607-274-3143
 WAGNER COLLEGE
Science & Literature/Writing: July 12 – July 31
History & Literature/Writing: July 12 – July 31
Dance Intensive: July 12 – July 18
Summer Music Theatre Institute: July 19 – August 1
For more information visit www.wagner.edu/pre-college or call 718-390-3221
Priority application deadline: April 15
Regular application deadline: May 1
 BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Several Summer Music Programs Being Offered Between
June 12 – August 20
For more information visit www.berklee.edu/summer
 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Pre-college opportunities available in academic, artistic and athletic programs
Scholarships available
For more information visit www.em.rutgers.edu/ncp
 SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY
Writers Workshop
July 5 – July 11
Portfolio required with application
For more information visit www.susqu.edu/about/24777.asp or call 570-372-4164
 ALFRED UNIVERSITY
Programs being offered are:
Art Portfolio Prep
Equestrian
Astronomy
Polymers & Metals
Ceramic & Glass Engineering
Robotics Engineering
Computer Engineering
Swimming
Consumer Chemistry
Theatre
Creative Writing
Dates Range between June 28 and July 23
For more information email summerpro@alfred.edu or call 607-871-2612
Applications due before May 1, 2015